The best teacher. Cares about students. Tough, but knows how to make history interesting. Very passionate and competent in the subject matter.

I really like him. He has a sarcastic sense of humor and makes history interesting. I did not like history until I took his class.

Fun Teacher! Cool Guy! Gives great notes. Gives study guide for his tests based on the text and notes. Very easy to prepare for. Couple papers, but be factual and they're easy.

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Heis soooo easy and very clear. Just go to class, hand in your home work on time and studt EXACTLY what he tells you for the test. It's an easy A.

Very helpful teacher. Really cares about his students. Very friendly

This guy is great. I never liked history but he presents it in a way that gives you a better understanding. He's very laid back and a great story teller. As long as you go to class and listen to him, its a piece of cake.

he's very good, very smart, keeps you awake, never boring. I liked his teaching and how he is.

If you want a really great teacher you found one here. He is always available for help to all students. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his subject matter. You need to do your reading and keep up with your work - but isn't that how school is supposed to be? Zennes ROCKS!

By Far the BEST History Teacher I have ever had! His passion for the subject matter comes out in his knowledge of history. You have to do your reading and questions but if you go to class and study what he tells you, It will be an easy class. The extra credit is a blast and easy points!

I took this guy twice! Great teacher, and made the subject bearable for me. He will work with you if you participate and make an effort.

very friendly and caring professor

One of the best professors at Wright.

THE GREATEST HISTORY TEACHER EVER ALIVE. Everything lecture and all the notes are carefully thought out and planned. He has a flare for teaching and his passion for the subject is visible when he speaks... great man great teacher...if u can take his class... do it.... u won't regret it

The reason why I chose History as a mojor is because of Zenes. Great professor and always willing to help out outside of the class. I am also grateful to call him my friend.

Probably one of the most interesting professors to have. Makes you write lots of papers but makes topics interesting enough so that you learn something. A really fun class and easy A if you do the work and participate in class discussions.

he was a really good teacher, he keeps you interested in what he teaches he will answer any question without having to look it up, in ways you can relate with. if you do the work you will do really good

If you study what he gives you and do all the work you can get an A. He is very passionate about his class and don't bs him. If you need help he'll help you.

GREAT PROFESSOR!!!!!! HE IS FUN AND RELATES TO STUDENTS BECAUSE HE IS YOUNG AND UNDERSTANDS. STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING ANY OF HIS CLASSES.

awsome instructor, keeps student interested, great knowledge on history, pleasent personality

He is simply a REALLY good teacher! He knows his history very well and if you do all the work he gives you it is easy to get an A. There are no papers to be done just two map ID tests all quizzes are announced and he gives study guides. His tests are a little hard but he does give a lot of work to make up bad test scores. GOOD TEACHER!!!

have to show up everyday and take good notes on what he says b/c it'll show up on a test, he knows what he's talking about, good teacher

One of the best history teachers I've ever had. I've never been so interested in a history class until I took his 111 class. I'm extremely looking forward to his 112 class.

HE is an awesome teacher. he truly has a passion for history. He is not that easy, he requires a lot of work and he's exams required tons of memorization, but if you do everything on time and study hard, he is easy to pass. The person that would take this class has to be ready to commit, study, and take school very serious.

awsome

Excellent teacher, you must be a piece of mold to not get an A in this class.

Zenes is a good teacher he knows what he ia talking about and is great in class. gives a lot of homework so I suggest you take him only. TEst and quizzes can be hard but gives a lot of extra credit to make up for it. agree with others when he has his favorites. Once your not in that click very hard to feel part of class.do the work n xtra credt.

A ton of work is assigned. Books, maps, text are just part of the course. He knows his stuff and is great in class. Beware of the work.

I like Zenes a lot, and I am not afraid of the work. Dates and dates. Other than that, he has a great passion for Civil War and plays a mean sitar but I think of History as a society class, if you can't remember dates & the 15 battles that happened in Long Island don't sign up.

The greatest teacher ever!!! Always ready to help, easy to reach, smart, funny. Take his class! Girls and boys, he is hot!

If you miss a test, u MISS! NO MAKE-UPS! LOTS OF HOMEWORK, BE PREPARED! If you didnt hear something in class - YOUR PROBLEM. DON'T E-MAIL HIM ASKING IF THERE'S A TEST TOMORROW! He wouldn't even bother to answer, you know. ReAd SyLlAboUs! Didnt prepare=YoUr ProBlem! You Had Time. WILL HAVE TO READ A BOOK, 2, oR tHrEe!! SPARK NOTES NOT A GOOD IDEA!

Hard but very interesting teacher. Makes the class fun. Do not expect an easy A. Get you involved in class. Read the book, listen in class and take good notes. It's a history class , so expect the normal war, dates, names. Took him twice because he is an excellent teacher. Would take him again if I had to.

Exceedingly knowledgeable of the subject matter, offers various perspectives and approaches to history that challenges students. Excellent class, would recommend.

He is the best History teacher I've ever had and I enjoyed the subject before his class. Gives a good amount of work but also gives extra credit opportunities. If you attend class you should do well. He's also the first teacher I ever had a crush on, something very sexy about him...

He is a great teacher. Ladies he's super hot too.

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best History Class you will ever take. Mr Zenes is an amazing teacher who has knowledge about anything in History you want to know about. I learned so much from this class and I am not really interested in History because of it. People say there is too much work, but WE ARE IN COLLEGE PEOPLE, you are supposed to do work!

Professor Zenes is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about history. I would recommend his class to anyone.

Zenes is a phenomenal professor! The C+ is cuz I was too busy staring at him! He's witty, intelligent on oh so many levels, extraordinarily sexy, has a passion for history that happens to be communicable, he has various musical talents(mmmhmmm!), he has a super cute way of blushing, don't blush too hard Mr.Z! If you take his class I'll be JEALOUS!

Zenes is an intellectual, and hes hot! What more could you ask for?

Mr. Zenes is smart and knows what he is talking about and he's hot! There is something about him that is so sexy! Great teacher, take his class!

Smart teacher who knows what he is talking about. The class is interesting, but VERY work intensive. If you're not used to tons of homework avoid this teacher, though I would recomend him for anyone who hates History like me. He's very fun and helpful.

its a hard class but only b/c Zenes actually teaches history in a way one can relate to it by mixing the present w/ the past. His map tests are simple if you actually do them. u have to be very detailed when it comes to his written tests.reenactments are pretty fun specially the one in Lowell Indiana! Got well deserved A & actually learned somethin

Took him for 111 now for 112 he is great. don't be afraid to ask questions and talk to him and you'll do great. the tests are easy if you study, you read one book but you have a choice from 3. the map tests are easy you just need to spend at least one day studying. TAKE HIM if you hated history before because zenes will make you learn to love it!

Professor Zenes was an amazing teacher. I was dazzled by his vast knowledge of history and his passion for the subject. You will work hard, but it is completely worth it. I highly recommend taking his class.

He was a fantastic teacher and very interesting. Hes super cute too : )

I think it is going to be a great class:-)

Lot?s of requirements but doable. He?s very interesting and has a passion for the subject. He is a bit confusing at times but he?s always available to explain after or before class.

The prof. is strict. You will have homework every week. And read a book out of 3. There will be 2 map exams STUDY if you want to pass with good grades, no JOKE. The exams are essays like and if you pass two exams then you are exempted from final, good luck. The class aint easy. You will learn alot! The prof is good & he knows the stuff. Study hard!

Very hard teacher, and its not just passing the exams to be excused from final. Person who said that, dont know what their talking about. Get enough points and get excused from final and an A for the class. Its very heavy work, my advice do the home work, all the extra credit, and study study, and you will do fine.

He is pretty difficult, class is a challenge but you will learn a lot. If you really want to learn about american history he's your choice. Very passionate and caring professor, will go out of his to help you but you have to make an effort!

Professor Zenes is tough but fair.. He has to be one "of" if not "the" favorite teacher that I've experienced. Overall I would take his class again, it was worth my time and money.

Zenes is actually pretty harmless. I am not sure why everybody here says that he's so difficult. I find him knowledgeable, helpful, clear and occasionally somewhat amusing. On a lighter note, I must say that his appeal is obvious (and it's obvious he knows it).

Zenes is an interesting teacher. Not only does he incorporate some of his life into the subject as a way to express humor and make himself seem human but he's also incredibly knowledgeable in his teachings. Another thing that's interesting about his class other than the humor and teachings is that he's great to look at.

Great, amazing teacher. Wonderful mentor, a guy who knows his stuff and is extremely passionate about it. You have a question? Stop by his office or email him-he is there for you! Will explain everything to you! I would recomend him to anyone! If you are serious about history, take Zenes!

He gives you all of the work for the semester on the first day, so as long as you stay on track you'll do fine. He offers pretty cool extra credit too. You get to go to Civil War reenactments and a Beatles tribute band concert. I would take him again. Pretty cool intellectual, and he will usually let you out of class a good 20 minutes early :)

Prof. Zenes was a very good teacher. I am not a fan of history so I was dreading this class but he made it interesting. I will not lie though he does make you work for your money. But he is up front with his expections from the beginning of class. I am happy I took this class.

Wow! What a passionate teacher! I did not know very much about WWII but he made me realize how fascinating and interesting this period of history really is. Would highly recommend, really enjoyed this class and learned alot. Has high expectations and is a sincere and caring prof.

This prof. is a walking encyclopedia!! I agree with others. He's an extremely passionate, helpful and caring teacher. Good class discussions and interaction. Made a boring subject manageable. He's tuff,but he's awesome.

Great Teacher, makes learning History a breeze, not something that's easy to do, especially for someone like me. Map tests are hard but you learn, that's the point of College, to learn. He gives a lot, of homework, but if you're dedicated to your studies and do all your work, you should get a good grade in his class. He is candy for the eyes!

Previous review? Are you a moron? Its college, its a hard ass test,and hes a tough ass teach- but Im learning alot and understand these places better- im glad he does it and that's what counts

He is a very hard teacher. I don't know what I put myself through.I dislike his map tests they are extremely hard to even take. I love going to the reenactments because you are able to really live out real history without just reading the book. Yeah he is tough but sometimes its good to have hard teachers because it means you are learning something

Since I can remember, History class put me to sleep. This class however, kept me wide awake. Yes, I agree he definitely is HOT and has a sexy confidence that sometimes made it difficult for me to concentrate. However, his ability to explain history made the class interesting and surprisingly enjoyable for me. He is excellent in many ways.

He will take you to heaven!!!! Hot, smart, easy going:) = great incentives to go to class!!! I've heard he's pretty cool outside the classroom.

Knowlegdeable, interesting, and attractive to boot. Tough teacher, but its worth it. Reenactments were awesome--wouldn't have gone of my own accord, but I enjoyed them immensely. Great class.

He is very hot!! Class is very difficult. You need to read a lot. Many quizzes, tests and other staff to do. But I will never forget what I learned in that class because he made it so clear, easy to understand and interesting!

if you're a history buff or just need an elective, take this teacher. Easy, goes off the book, tells you what you must study to know for tests. Bottom line, fun and easy class.

This professor is walking encyclopedia of American history. Watched movies, learnt tons of dark secrets of American History. You'll have to work hard to get an A. Just too much to read. 2 quizes; 2 exams and you'll have to attend history re-enactment and you'll get an A. Just make sure you put a lot of effort and work hard.

He speaks clearly and made history interesting. he can be a tough grader because most of his tests are short essays, but if you actually read there shouldnt be any reason why you dont do well.

awesome

homework is not hard. have to come to class everyday to get notes that will come on the midterm/final. cant be late or ur homework will be late. gives map quizzes that are really hard. If you work hard you'll probably get a B.

Do not sign up if you're not planing to work and study! I've taken him twice and over the years he's gotten easier but it's still a lot of work. He's available to meet if you need help. He may seem like a hard ass but he's not. Super passionate about his subject which I LOVE in teachers. He offers a big chunk of Extra Credit which is great.

awesome awesome awesome! Zenes is a remarkably intelligent and passionate teacher.I always looked forward to his class/lectures. He has completely changed the way I see the world.I understand people places events better then before. He really wants students to succeed.I plan on taking his other classes. Never thought I would love history. Nuff said

Lot of homework. 2 map quizzes that burned me. Zenes speaks clear, and really shows lots of passion that's contagious. Generous w/ extra credit. Book review credit and essay?'s that help if u study. If u study u can get a B. Class not too easy but, he makes it interesting and Soo my type so it was hard concentrating. May 2011

I got a D in the class and that was totally my fault. To be honest, I didn't study as much as I should have. Zenes has a passion for his work and it clearly shows. He is dedicated and will help if you ask him. He makes the subject interesting, and it's important to show up to class because he covers almost everything. RECOMMENDED.

All you people saying his history knowledge turns you on, wow. You people have issues that need addressing. The guy is very, VERY smart. He can teach you a lot, if you manage to keep your panties on long enough. I enjoyed the class, I would unequivocally recommend him.

Professor Zenes is a genius. Even if you have never liked History before take this class and you will learn a lot! This is better than the water-downed History that they taught you in high school. He presents the facts clearly. Be prepared to work hard (I was able to get an A). I always look forward to his class. A very nice guy and mentor.

Zenes is extremely passionate about history and actually makes the lectures interesting. He does give daily homework to better prepare you for the exams. Loved the class and definitely recommend him as a teacher!!

Professor Zenes is very passionate about history, and thanks to that I enjoyed the class a lot! It is not an easy class, don't get me wrong! The midterm exam wasn't easy! Come to class, do the homework, readings, participate in class and take advantage of extra credits and you might have a chance for a decent grade! I had to work hard for mine!

Amazing

Prof. Zenes gives out a good amount of work but I have never met a teacher more passionate and determined to make students passionate. He is beyond nice and so willing to help anyone out. He has a clear interest in the subject and I really enjoyed his class this year I would def. recommend taking it. His teaching style was extremely beneficial.

Great professor..He knows his stuff, and he loves history. He's very clear with what he wants you to do and what will be on the tests . Tests are hard but if you study, you will be fine..He does give a load of hw but the assignments aren't hard. And take advantage of all the extra credit. Also,, laugh at his jokes and stories at all times :)

As a student majoring in history and education,and after taking 3 classes with him, I hope to be half as good as zenes. He is a teacher and professor I wish to emulate and an extremely intelligent and caring professor. Never thought a teacher and subject could change my life.

A combination of knowledge, passion and humor makes Zenes one of the best! He expects a lot out of students so expect to do some work. There are Map Tests, 2 Book Exams, no homework (except notes for the quizzes). Thankfully he supplements the textbook with primary sources and articles. Shows different viewpoints in WWII that the mainstream ignores

Awesome prof; knows his US history. Take him and Professor Padilla, who teaches (mostly) Latin American History--both are awesome!!

He is very understanding and helpful. Participation is required and there is a lot of work. Homework almost every day, but it is very easy. Tests are hard but as long as you study you can pass. He gives you exactly what you need in order to pass. He also gives plenty of extra credit. All the Extra credit could replace 1 test. Def. recommend him.

Very good teacher and down to earth guy. If you know much about history , he will give you a new way to see what history was like. My time in his class was great and I took another class with him the following semester.

Knowledgeable but socially awkward. So strict on homework. Won't cut you any slack. Prepare to work really hard on this class.

Most interesting and best class I've ever taken in college hands down. Test and finals are based on homework. 2 easy map tests. Very straight forward and easy going. Lectures are never boring. You'll learn a lot in this class.

i droped history class three times and never passed until i took zenes. youll have to work for your grade but homework is not hard at all and majority of your grade is made of it. extra credit assighnment and quiz exeptoim made this class alot easier to pass so dont miss out on those oppurtinitys if you take his class. u wont regret this class!

Such a passionate prof, loves history and knows how to make it interesting. Learned so much from him. He's not so easy so you have to do your work but it was so worth it in the end. He actually makes you go to war reenactments which was pretty fun. But class was never a bore with him. Great guy, laugh at his jokes, makes him feel good. :)

Professor Zenes has an admirable passion for the classes he teaches, and definitely expect to become more interested in the content, as you can't help it in his classes. There is a lot of work, but it is worth it if you appreciate what you will have learned. Definitely recommend any of his classes.

Zenes is simply the best professor at Wright. He is passionate about the subject and you truly leave the class with usable knowledge.

Professor Zenes focuses on the history of American Government. This keeps the students engaged and focused.

I took him for poli sci and history during the same semester and was able to get an A in both classes. He is everything a professor should be. He is really knowledgeable and passionate about the subjects he teaches. He gives tons of room for extra credit, such as attending civil war reenactments. Do all the reading and homework and you'll get an A.

Professor Zenes is by far awesome. Learned a ton, and enjoyed the class. As long as you read and study for the map tests you will be fine. I took him for 112 as well, GREAT CLASS. I suggest if you do 111 definitely take 112 as well! They mold together nicely. But yeah, great Professor, great courses, and do the extra credit. Got A's in both classes

Great lectures - has a conversational style that keeps it interesting. The hardest part was the book quiz- just read carefully and DON'T wait till the week before to study. Lots of extra credit by going to reenactments, which I enjoyed. The class was just challenging enough and I now know more about the Cold War than I ever wanted to.

One of the best here.

He knows that the subject is hard, but he prepares you for it. Makes a hard pill easier to take and understands the challenges of the subject, and prepares the class accordingly. Good sense of humor and very down to earth, which is refreshing considering his high intellectual capacity.

I took 2 classes with this Professor and it was great! He really made you work for your grade and there was a lot of reading but it was always fun. I learned a lot in his classes and I can't say that for many of the other classes I took. Tests always come with a detailed practice test. Not much homework.

Awesome prof! Knows his stuff. A lot of work/assignments but doable. Can't complain. Make the effort and You will learn alot. This isn't your typical history class. He makes it worth your time and money. Do not take him if you want EASY street. This is college the way that it should be. Highly recommend.

He's okay. Most of the learning happens on your own. He assigns a lot of busy/homework that requires you to read the text and essentially teach the material to yourself. Lectures were all over the place, and he would regularly dismiss the class early because, again, the learning happens on your own, not in the classroom. Attending felt pointless.

Prof. Zenes is very knowledgeable, down to earth and passionate about his subjt. Be prepared to read and study for the exams and quizzes. You definitely have to work for your A if that is what you are looking for. The living history events were awesome! I would have never gone to any of these if he had not made it part of the grade for the course.

Very Good professor over all. I know a lot about American history so the class was easy for me, and I ended up arguing in class with him about the Atomic Bombs respects opinio. Gives lots of Homework though its not difficult stuff, expect much reading and attendance is important. In short, If you want to truly learn American history take his class.

Overall a good Prof. Had him for 2 classes the past year and finished with hard earned A's. I was not realy interested in the subject but did learn a lot about American history. Goes into lots of detail and assignments and exams are related, reenactments were awesome. He can be both funny and serious about class but you got to make the effort

Best History professor at wright college, extremely knowledgeable in his area of study.

He is everything a teacher should be. Down to earth, funny, intelligent serious when it matters and very fair. He pushes you to appreciate history and see its relevance today. Wasn't sure id like him at first but am glad I stuck it out to find he was worth every penny i spent for the class.

If your Academic Adviser reads his name off a list of possible classes, you best be smacking that yes button because he's worth it. Such perfect blend of engagement and sternness. I promise you, he's not a monotone corpse like most other History teachers you might have met in the past. I may fail his class (I'm dumb), but I'll retake it, mmhmm.

For me Zenes was not a problem, the students in this class were. Embarrassing, disrespectful, whiny. I thought I was back in grade school. He's a very good teacher, in fact darn good. If you don't want to make effort than steer clear and take an easier prof. I came to learn, did what I needed to do and passed with a B.

Hes full of stories and facts . Hes amazing! Would take him again for sure .

Zenes is a great teacher. The only students who do not like him are the ones who want an easy A. There are reading assignments every week. There are two book exams along with the midterm. You dont have to take the final if you hit the required points. There is optional extra credit, you have to go to 1 or 2 rienactments. PARTCIPATION MATTERS.

James Zenes IS A FUNNY TEACHER. BE READY TO READ ALOT. PARTICIPATION IS A MUST. PIZZA PARTY AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER. HE IS VERY HELPFUL. EASY CLASS YOU JUST HAVE TO READ.

I have never worked harder at any other class. I thought about dropping this class at first but stuck with it and I am happy I did. This is the ONE class that I have actually LEARNED something. If you want an easy A and want to slack off, this is not the class for you. I loved this class and the professor was very knowledgeable.

Professor Zenes was truly an inspirational teacher. His class requires skilled reading, and effective time management. Your knowledge of American government will increase. He is very passionate about his work and truly cares for his students. There is extra credit for the class also quiz and tests are common. However really enjoyed the class!

He changed my outlook of what history is. He made me love coming into his classes and actually caring. If you just show up, listen to his lectures and read the chapters that he assigns, you WILL pass with an A. He lets you have cheat sheets with your tests to better aid you. He's just the best. Take his class!!!

Awesome, Awesome! Best class ive had at the college thus far. Not into subject so much but i am now. Taking him for 111 as well.

Really enjoyed his class. Great storyteller that helps under stand events in American history Made a difficult subject for me interesting and easy to understand. Plan to read and prep and you will do fine. Very helpful if you ask. Highly recommend.

Many opportunities for extra credit (very simple- like going to a history museum). I would recommend students take advantage because his test as easy. The homework is definitely necessary & if you're expecting an easy A, Zenes is not the professor for you! I appreciated this class and actually learned useful information though,v good professor!

Zenes is a great professor through & through. Probably my most challenging class but sometimes it's good for you. You read a lot and get tested for it, mostly with the help of a cheat sheet. If you put in the work, you'll get the grade you deserve. Extra credit worth a ton, but overall learned a lot of interesting things you'd otherwise never learn

Best history and political science professor ever. His lectures are very interesting and go way beyond the text book. This is not an easy class, but if you are willing to learn something; follow the guidelines, do your work and you will have a lot of fun.

Took him on a recommendation of an advisor and other students. Boy, were they right. This guy is the real deal. Never thought I could learn so much about american history. Great lectures, book reads, assignmentt and activities. reenactments are awesome. Take his class! He's handsome too. :)

He is a great professor. That you like reading is good for this class. I took the class in the Covid-19 pandemic and it was something new for both of us. If you turn in work late, it is less points. But if you study and follow the guide he gives you, you can have a good grade

Awesome Professor! Readings and topics were really interesting. Not happy about remote learning but I enjoyed his zoom sessions and brief duscussions there. I managed my time to do everything needed and passed with a B. I plan on taking him when back to school. He sounds/seems interesting and prefer being back in class.

I took his class online and during Covid-19 and it was a fun class. We didn't have zoom meetings all the time, only 3 or 4 times for group discussions/ our final. There was quite a bit of reading for the homework but when it came to writing the papers, it wasn't as bad. He was a really good professor and would take another class with him

I really liked how his class was structured. Only met probably 6 times over the semester, so it felt more like an online class than a remote one. There were a couple hefty assignments, but most of them were just answering questions from the book. Zenes is personable and easy-going. I do wish he gave more feedback on assignments, though.

Class with Professor Zenes is standard. His grading can be all over the place and its more confusing when you do not receive feedback. Overall, I recommend taking his class.

Absolutely love this man! Fascinating stories, hilarious, and best of all, a great teacher. He is stern and serious at times and has high expectations but is so passionate about what he teaches. Love his style, love his look!

Possibly the best Professor ive had at the college. Very caring and pushes you to be a better student. He helps you to see and understand different perspectives on history and even life. Love his stories (jokes arent that bad :) great personality and very down to earth guy. If you want an easy A, dont take him. Extra credit reenactment helps!

Professor Zenes is a fantastic instructor who makes history engaging. While the class is challenging, staying on top of the work and using resources like unstuck ai can really help. His lectures are insightful and he genuinely wants students to learn.

Good class, good professor. Assigned books were really interesting never would have known about. Class made me a better reader and more into a subject I wasnt before. Time management is important. Allows cheat sheets for exams. Reenactment was cool.

This was a good class. I learned lots of interesting things in american history that was passed over in high school. He's a tough instructor but makes class interesting with the lectures and activities he has. Will take 112 with him next semester since I liked what he does. Reenactment for extra credit helps alot.