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“Professor Dunlap is the best history professor”
HISTORY118 - 5.0 rating“The best history teacher at GCC”
HIST117 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
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Reviews (98)
Professor Dunlap loves his subject. He likes the students too and is really on their side. He wants you to succeed. Tests are pretty easy, and he gave us a study guide, so we knew what to focus on. His passion and knowledge are inspiring and I love history now too! Easy grader really. Is more than fair. Funny too. You'll enjoy him!
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER!!!
I have never been fond of history for some reason. It always bore me and would manage to pass with a C in highschool. I took this class at 7:35 A.M. yeah, A.M. way to ealier for me to function, however I was always awake in that class because he made history fun to learn. I passed with an A. Quizes are easy, just read and pay attention.
Professor Dunlap made me like history and be more interested about it. He is very nice and a fun professor! Recommended.
I love Mr. Dunlap!He is seriously one of the best professors I've ever had, not only is he super chill and fun but he cares about his students and makes his lectures interesting. Show up to class take notes and pay attention to his lectures with that you should def pass! wish more teachers were like him!
Professor Dunlap is the best! He actually cares about his students. He goes out of his way to help you. It is easy to ask questions. Just take notes and study your notes and you'll be fine. Expect a group presentation + an individual paper which are not that bad actually. The paper he gives you a guideline so you exactly know that to write about.
Professor Dunlap is the best history professor!!! He knows how to teach and make you love history like an interesting story. Actually, I was afraid of the "History Subject" because I assumed that it would be challenging. However, it was so easy at Professor Dunlap's class. I am so glad that I chose his class in Spring 2016 and passed it with an "A"
He's the best. That is all...
Best professor. He is so understanding and accommodating and is so friendly with students. His lectures are very interesting and his tests are very fair. He is awesome and is probably the best professor I've ever taken. Would love to take another class with him
Professor Dunlap made this History 118 very interesting. He does not use PP, and explains everything you need to from each time period in this history course. He is not a tough grader, the tests are very easy and he provides a study guide on what you need to know. There is one group presentation and an essay, He's very helpful and funny too.
John is AMAZING!. He's so caring and well informed of what he's teaching. There is only one group project at the end of the semester, and 3 tests and one final. He gives you a study guide as well. There are one or two movies that you will be watching in class, but most of the time is you show up, take notes, and you will be fine.
John Dunlap is probably the best professor you will ever have at GCC. He is hilarious, he can make history interesting and fun for anybody and is very influential. I highly recommend taking his class.
He's a very nice helpful guy and good professor and doesn't make your life difficult. There were a few exams and an essay, all of which were relatively easy. More professors should be like Professor Dunlap!
He's a good teacher, I really liked having him and wouldn't mind taking him again. You need to study for the tests but he provides a study guide which covers everything that will be on the test. He's really understanding and overall a great person! I highly recommend him
He is truly a caring professor who wants his students to understand. It is his 2nd year teaching, so he's changing up his test formatting until he finds the right fit, but that's not a big deal. He takes student's advice and suggestions into consideration and is a fair grader. Lots of terms to memorize though. If you do the work, you'll be fine.
Amazing and inspirational professor. Mr. Dunlap truly cares about all his students and his class gives you not only perspective about history but about life as well. Stays in contact with his students and wants to see them succeed. I look forward to taking many more classes with Mr. Dunlap.
One week in, I realized that his class will definitely require some work. If you take your time and thoroughly go through his study guides, you will be more than prepared for the tests. He really wants to help all of his students, so if anything is unclear, do not hesitate to ask. Meet with him after class for extra help! He's a great teacher!
He is a great professor. Study guides are provided for the tests and if you study you will do good. He's very funny and wants the best for this students.
I wish every single professor taught the way Dunlap does. He is amazing, super friendly, super clear with lectures and work, and really easy to talk to. You will never regret taking this class. AMAZING CLASS AND TEACHER.
Amazing professor. He's very friendly and helpful, always there if students have questions or need help. I had so much fun in this class and learnt a lot. It's not too hard and he makes sure you get all the attention you need to get a good grade. He's also funny and his class is absolutely stress free. Take him for sure.
He's the BEST history professor ever. I can't describe how AMAZING is this professor. I wish I can have a class with him again. I recommend you guys to take him. Easy A
Professor Dunlap is the best history professor I have ever taken at GCC. From a person who does not like history, Dunlap's lectures were fun and inspirational. He is so passionate of what he teaches and really makes sure you understand the material. The best part is that he is very much accessible outside of class when you need help! Take him!
professor dunlap is the most caring teacher i've ever seen. he wants to give everyone A as long as you participate and listen to him. the class was based on 3 tests and one take home test. no midterm , and the final was half in class half take home. he gives many extra credit questions . and study guides are all based on the exam questions.
I just took him last semester, and he is awesome!! He gives his cell # out to students and prefers texting him rather than emails. He is so nice and really makes a 4 hour long class fun! I highly recommend taking him!
One of my most favorite professors of all time. I've learned a lot in this class simply by the way he taught. Would definitely take him again!
John Dunlap isn't your average teacher. He is a teacher that really cares about his students. He is the first teacher I've ever had that really wanted to see me succeed and pass. He is passionate about history. I wish I can have him as a teacher for all my classes. Just an amazing person.
Simply the best. Just take him and you will learn and have fun at the same time.
John is a GREAT Professor that cares for his students and his lectures are fun! You can get the book or just take notes on his lectures. If you need help just go talk to him! He'll definitely help you. Also he gives study guides to what to study for the exams!! JUST TAKE HIM!!!! YOU WILL LOVE HIM!! YOU HAVE TO BE A IDIOT TO NOT PASS HIS CLASS!
The best history teacher at GCC. Dunlap > Kevin Mack thats all I can say. Everyone with a brain knows that.
This guy is a LEGEND! Easiest history class Ive taken in my life. He makes history really fun and makes you actually want to wake up in the morning to go to his class. He lets you throw markers at him and if you hit him you get EXTRA CREDIT!! DONT HESITATE TO TAKE HIM!
People say he is an "easy A" professor, but he really isn't. You really have to work for that A and during a short semester it might be tougher. Extra credit is given, but based on how much of it is correct is the amount of points you'll get. He's a funny Professor and will do his best to help you.
John is one of the best teacher's I've ever had. He always makes class fun and is very easy-going. He assigns plenty of extra credit and his tests almost always involve a take-home portion. If you need to take a history class, DEFINITELY take Mr. Dunlap's class. He tends to enjoy when students participate in class too. Overall amazing professor.
Such a great person. Unfiltered sense of humor combined with very passionate teaching. Almost all of the tests had a take home portion to it. For the other half of the test he would either tell you what to study or provide a study guide. He offers lots of extra credit and really wants people to do well. I'll miss his class.
He was AMAZING and words can not describe him. Nice, easy going, cool, extra credit, and so on. What else you really looking for??!
He is literally the BEST professor youll ever come across at gcc. I always had a hard time understanding history but he made it so fun and easy that even I learned. I highly recommend this professor to anyone. Hes a very understanding and intelligent professor I took him over summer thinking it was gonna be an annoying class but I loved it
No words can describe how amazing this class was. He is one of those people that isn't your professor, he is your friend. Would take any class that HE is teaching in the future.
Amazing, easy going, and nice PERIOD
Professor Dunlap is a real gem. He genuinely cares about his students. His lectures are great and he gives you an effective study guide before each test, including the final. Of course, his class does require you to study but honestly, if you fail his class it is because you are lazy. He is a good person and I am glad to have known him!
This is a class you most definitely need to work for. I had him as a night course that was about 4 hours and we just sat and took notes. Although cracking jokes was the best part of the class, the tests had written parts that had to be LONG AND DETAILED. Dont miss anything! Good luck.
Everyone is able to read textbook. Real teacher must organize his lessons more interesting, especially if it is history.
Boring teacher
Don't take this teacher's classes!!!
The bad reviewers below me combined can make one person. I'd take Dunlap's class again for his amazing easy Bowling Final at the end. His study guides lists all the terms you need to know for the test but, his multiple choice Q's are memes so know your terms precisely (generally easy). Make sure to throw a marker @ him for extra credit. He's a god.
Nicest and most caring professor ever. His study guides are extremely helpful. If you study and read, the exams are not challenging at all
This professor is amazing he makes you love history, he will give you extra credit in the end of the semester, he gives a study guide before the test . Highly recommending him !!
Great teacher. really funny. A lot of easy extra credit. Definitely recommend this professor. Gives a study guide which helps the tests, which are not really that easy. There is also a group project at the end. The best professor I've had in GCC so far.
Professor Dunlap is an interesting character. Caring and cracks jokes here and there. Tests are really easy if you study his guide and read the book. I always studied off the book on test days and did just fine. The lectures are helpful too, he makes his lectures fun and easy to follow through. Cant wait for the bowling party!
Qyasar the best teacher had in GCC. A lot of lectures tho and it may seem a lot but he is a great guy, great teacher.
His lectures are extremely boring. He has 4 or 5 tests and a final. All his tests are unnecessarily hard because he has tricky questions that ask on the most specific details. He also has a 6-8 paper with a verbose and unclear prompt. This class was extremely frustrating. He may seem nice and relaxed first day but trust me he's terrible.
If you're a lazy student or don't have time, maybe this professor isn't for you but if you are willing and enjoy learning I would highly recommend him. Don't hesitate to ask him questions. Pay real close attention to his lectures, he will tell you what to focus on for the tests. If you don't take the time to study his tests will be hard.
My favorite professor ever. John loves his students with his whole entire heart. He goes out of his way for all of his students. He is hilarious and his lectures are interesting. Never thought i would come across such an amazing, caring, hardworking and intelligent professor. 100% recommend. DO NOT THINK TWICE!!! love him
You can get an A. Just follow my directions. Show up to class everyday, he gives extra credit every day. He also tells you the questions that are going to be on the test sometimes throughout the lecture. Print the study guide, and memorize everything on it, 2-3 days worth of studying, so you can really remember. DURING THE test ASK HIM QUESTIONS!!!
Amazing professor. The class is not easy and you have to read the book and study hard to be able to get an A at least, but he helps you a lot. His lectures are long sometimes, but they are entertaining. Sometimes he can hint answers that could be on the exams. Exams consisted of multiple choice questions and short answers. I recommend him.
Professor Dunlap strives to help everyone pass. Lecture can get a little boring but its nothing too bad; he usually makes it fun. Tests are alright but I'd recommend studying to some degree (tip: ask him questions during the exams). Definitely would take him again! :-)
Professor Dunlap is one of the most amazing professors at GCC. He is so funny and his class is not too easy and not too hard. I was working and taking another class over Winter and I still got an A. Just make sure you make time to study and show up to class! Pay attention during lectures and take notes and you'll be fine. Good luck and have fun!
Well, he is the best. He loves History and makes you love it. Gives a lot of extra credit if you participate. The lectures are great and he is the kindest professor ever. Love him!
An amazing professor. While 3 hour straight online history lectures are a tall order, he makes it fun enough with interesting examples and humor in between. His tests are very doable as long as you pay attention to his lectures and do the study guides. Tests are a few multiple choice and 3-4 short answer questions, all covered in the book and class
He is one of my best professors and amazing person as teacher, teaching perfect, grading little by little on your work .He is appriciate even your little participate and that is perfect!!!I recommend proffessor Donlup.
Professor Dunlap is one of my favorite professors! Though his lectures are lengthy, he makes learning fun and he interacts with all his students. He gives easy points if you participate. 100% recommend taking his class
Great professor. Class is consisted of four exams, four homework assignments, and a final exam. The tests are relatively easy, about 12 questions; three of which are written. Offers extra credit points for class participation. Wish he taught more history classes!
Professor Dunlap is one of my favorite professors! Though his lectures are lengthy, he makes learning fun and he interacts with all his students. He gives easy points if you participate. 100% recommend taking his class!!
He is the best professors that I have ever had in and out the class. He gives lots of compliments and encourages students to participate and try to make them feel welcomed in his class. Although his short essay questions are, in fact, paragraph long at least, he is really generous at grading them. You will never regret having his history classes.
Professor Dunlap is great! His class was engaging and enjoyable. He teaches the material according to the textbook and his tests are very straightforward. If you listen carefully during class and refer to the book if you miss something, you will be fine. You also have so many opportunities to earn extra points just by participating every day!
One of the best professors Ive taken at GCC no joke. All you have to do is listen to the audio lectures before class and participate, youll get a bunch of extra credit that goes towards ur tests. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS. Great and funny prof I recommend him to everyone, very passionate about history. Excellent class!!!!
DE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE TAKEN. If you love political sarcasm and history, and keep your every work up you'll be totally fine. He is like the guy living next door and talking about any stuff to you, though there is NO PP slides or stuff he gives AT ALL. FYI -- take advantage of ECs during every class that boost your grades up, for sure.
Please please do NOT hesitate to take Professor Dunlap's class! Took in winter 21; He is such an amazing and hilarious professor and makes learning so much fun! Lots of extra credit opportunities too. He is truly a great professor; wish there were more like him! Makes online learning very comfortable. Loved his sarcastic comments throughout too
One of the best instructor at GCC, knowledgeable, respected, cool, and decent individual
I love this professor. He's very caring and hilarious. His audio lectures are long but it's so worth it bc that's exactly what's on the exams. Extra points if you participate in class. 4 short answer questions are included on tests. Only 5 easy assignments throughout the semester. He makes learning history very interesting. TAKE HIM ASAP.
his classes are very lecture heavy but you dont have to listen if you dont want to since he also posts audio lectures. the tests are straightforward and you will get full points as long as you answer all parts of the questions. if you struggle with the tests, you can participate in class for ec points!! very nice professor :)
Great guy great class. He is a must take. This is coming from a guy who struggles with history. GOAT.
Mr. Dunlap is a fantastic professor. Both his lectures and the book are interesting. Participate frequently and you can earn extra points on exams, plus become one of his favorites. The exams can be a bit hefty, but if you do the readings and study, you'll pass.
Make sure to listen to his audio lectures before class and take script notes. Earn 1 extra credit by answering his questions in every class. No homework during summer, but you should complete "all" possible questions in his study guide on your own if you want a good grade. He is not a hard grader on short answer questions, but MC could be hard.
Professor Dunlap really does care about his subject, and his students. He is a bright, charismatic lecturer and engages with you often. Make sure to pay attention to his lectures, which can be drawn out, but are quite detailed and include key points he includes on his exams.
THE most understanding teacher ever! You can tell how much he loves his job. He gives extra credit when you participate. Our class had a TA, & if you went to her lectures, she helped you prepare for tests and HW + you got 5 extra credit points for attending. He gives HW (read + answer 4 questions) every 2 weeks. Tests 8 M.C. + 4 short answer.
One of the best professors I have ever had! Professor Dunlap is so caring and listens to what all his students have to say. Yes, he could be a tough grader at times, but he made sure to give us opportunities to improve our grades through participation and by dropping subtle test hints here and there. We were so sad to leave his class at the end :(
Professor Dunlap is one of the BEST profs. I've ever taken! He is really inspirational, he gives great lectures during every class. I would take him again and again if I had a chance. He made it an amazing class while being remote! Great person and caring Professor! He is the best! I enjoyed every minute of his class!
He is an amazing Professor, I got a really good experience with him and I am very proud of knowing him.
This teacher is ridiculous! So boring lectures thats all I want to say!
best teacher. such an easy class. lectures are very fun and interesting, just pay attention quizzes and papers.
Professor Dunlap cares for his students and makes American history accessible and fun. Take notes during his lectures and audio lectures- the audio lectures are very helpful for exams. Exams can be tricky, so read the questions carefully. Earn some extra points for participating in class. Encourages healthy debate and critical thinking.
I dont leave reviews for anything because Im really too lazy. I made sure I put this up for this man. By far the most fun class Ive had in college and Ive been to 4 schools at this point (veteran life) Id take his class again just because, it also helped that our class was fun too. He refuses to be a tough professor and wants to see you win.
Dunlaps class was so fun. Who knew history could be fun. He is very insightful and has strong opinions which is always fun. Tests were not too hard.
Taking his class is definitely a good decision! His lectures are fun and very relaxed, his tests are a little more tricky though. But except for the final they are all online. He is super nice and very understanding if you have any problems. His SI is also great and you'll get extra credit for attending. I would definitely take his class again!
Prof Dunlap has made class insanely interesting and by far the most fun. I wish i took 118 tho, sounds more interesting and recent compared to 117. Listen to online audio lectures and take notes from the study guide sheet he provides for each possible chapter. You wont regret it.
Just trust me and take him and if you are still having a hard time during his class go to his office hours before the exam and he WILL HELP GET THAT A
Mr. Dunlap is a great History teacher. All you have to do is pay attention to his Lectures and Audio Lectures. If you have done that, then you basically got an A+ on the next test. He even took our class bowling.
He is a really caring and good professor Exams could be tricky but he give you extra credit opportunities .
Prof. Dunlap is really great! He's a pretty chill professor and seems really caring. He's not a harsh grader and the class overall is super easy. Answers for exams can be found from the textbook/listening to his lectures. Couldn't recommend enough!
He is a great history teacher. Highly recommended
The best professor ever! It has been truly an honor for me to be in professor Dunlap's class and get to know such a wonderful person like him. He is truly passionate about history and makes you enjoy it. Classes are fun, lectures are engaging, not hard, and he'll help you succeed. Just take him and you won't regret!
This professor is very understanding and easy going and accepts late work. Hes also a great guy in general. If your taking US history, make sure to enroll in Mr. Dunlap's class!
One of the best professors I have ever met. Very chill, knowledgeable and supportive person. But get ready for group project and make sure to listen his audio lectures.
Great Professor. Wish I could study with him more. You'll do well.
I learned a great deal about early American history in this class. There was one quiz a week, a midterm, and final. He wanted a lot of particular responses in the short answer replies, if you fill in the study guides and pay attention to details you will do great. This teacher made history fun, he is knowledgeable and a great teacher.
his final exam was kinda hard, but he helped us and he do accept cheat cards for finals. he is cool
Professor Dunlap is one of the smartest and greatest professors' I have ever had.He makes History interesting and really does a great job teaching It. He is honestly in my opinion the greatest professor in GCC due to how knowledgeable he is in History.
This professor was pretty cool. He cares about his students, and he's very knowledgeable with his lectures. I couldn't get past is how he refers to the African Americans as blacks. Literally every time its blacks this, blacks that. He uses the term way too comfortably. It made me uncomfortable. If your a POC take caution, steer clear.
My favorite teacher of all time. He is funny and very easy-going. As long as you attend and participate, you will get an A.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.26 avg changeRatings by Course
HISTORY117
5.0
(3)117HIS
5.0
(1)HIST115
5.0
(1)HIST119
5.0
(1)HISTORY18
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
HIS101
3.5
HISTORY118
2.6
HIST118
2.4
HIST117
2.1
HISTORY117
2.0