Dr. Nicholson explains things in a very easy to understand manner. If you have any problems you can ask him, hes always willing to help. I thoroughly enjoyed his class.

He tends to be dry, but throws in the occasional hilarious comment. Tests are highly objective in nature and have an overemphasis on spelling, so make sure you know how to spell every random name. Very little if any analysis of literature... sad...

Tests cover lectures, slides, and text. Lectures involve a lot of writing, but if you go to class and take the notes, it's not that hard. Attendance is very important. I missed several days, though, and still got a B.

He seems very withdrawn from the class while teaching, but he is very knowledgeable on the subject and has a lot to say. There are review sheets in the course pack for each test; no questions are covered on the test that are not on those sheets. It's an interesting class, but it includes a lot of memorization.

Very boring lectures, but straightforward with the material. The test questions aren't tricky, but require a committed knowledge of the subject. Not an easy A, but doable if you put the work in.

He taught the material well, but it is pretty loaded material. The class goes fast by nature. He can be dry, but he makes it pretty funny every once in awhile. Do the classwork, or he will punish you with hard tests.

Tests are extremely detailed and hard, however everything you need to know is on the review sheets. You must really master the material to do well.

The class was challenging, but if you do the work you'll get an A. Don't expect anything but work during class, as basically the entire time is going over the translations from the night before

Very nice, funny in a subtle way. Great professor.

I had him for two classes at once and I found him to be quite enjoyable. He's a good storyteller, although kinda monotonous and it's easy to fall asleep. It doesn't matter though because he never looks at anyone in the class. I would recommend this professor; if you go to class, take notes, and get the review sheet the tests are no problem.

Not the most charasmatic guy but can be funny in a dry way. The tests are hard but everything you need to know is on the study sheet. I found his lectures interesting but that's probably because i like greek history/mythology..wouldn't recommend the class to anyone who isn't. extremely nice guy, very willing to help.

He is dry, but the class was relatively easy. He uses sentences from class on the test and tells you what will be on the test. Do your homework because he calls on people and if no one has the sentences done it takes forever. I would've taken him for 2001 if a mandatory class with only one section hadn't been at the same time.

CLAS1020H: He is a nice guy. The most common complaint from my classmates was that he never makes eye contact with the class. And he doesn't - but that didn't bother me. He has powerpoints and the tests follow straight from them. In his course pack there are very comprehensive study guides - if you write those out and use those you'll be fine.

He can be a little dry at times, but he knows his stuff. Sometimes, though he can be pretty funny in a weird sort of way. He does a good job of explaining all the grammar rules. It helps to do the translations, as parts of his test come straight from the translations.

Not very personable, but not mean. For the most part, his tests follow the study guide and power points. Its hard to stay focused in this class because he just reads straight off of the slides without any class interaction. I took it to get my 3 hour humanity out of the way, and kinda wish I would've taken something else.

Dr. Nicholson had no personality but really knows his Latin. He teaches straight from a powerpoint and while he helps you with the translations, it is necessary to prepare them before class. His tests are very fair.

Dr. Nicholson isn't very personal with the class, but if you go to his office hours he will help you. His tests are mostly quotes from the reading but if you know the story well enough and if you study the review sheet in the course packet you will do fine. The worst part about this class is trying to memorize and spell all of the names.

Dr. Nicholson really cares about teaching Latin to each and every student. If you are willing to do daily translating, it comes very easily too. He color-codes the sentences you have to translate, making learning the concepts simple. Gives daily quizzes, and his tests aren't that hard. I'd recommend taking him for Latin II to anyone.

Dr. Nicholson is very fair and he is very knowledgeable. He is very good at explaining any grammar. I like how he color coats the text to help with translations, it's quite clever. However, he is a little dry at times and the class is very routine. You have to prepare for class, he provides no vocab on tests, and you better know your stuff.

Lots of reading & memorizing a bazillion names, but I loved it because it's super interesting. Dr. Nicholson is pretty quiet, a little quirky, & reminds me of the wise centaur Chiron. He gets straight to the point & knows what he's teaching but doesn't connect with students. Tests are the study guides & you get points back if you argue your answer.

This class is easy if you are good at memorization andor already have background knowledge about classical mythology. There is a lot of material to read and memorize. Grade is based on 4 tests which have 100 short-answer questions. The lectures can be very boring if you are not interested in the material itself. Dr. Nicholson is nice, but dull.

Nicholson's quiet and kind of thoughtful, so sit closer to the front if you get him. He gives really good study guides and he goes in depth about the subject in class, so you don't have to do the assigned reading if you take good, in-depth notes. Also, he's very understanding if you have problems or if you're unable to take a test. Really nice guy.

Great man.

The tests are detailed, but Nicholson is good at making sure everything is covered beforehand. Reading is a must, but lectures help drill in the more important information. He does have an attendance policy, however you can just sign in sometime before or after class and he wouldn't know the difference. Wouldn't recommend if you're not a reader.

I love Dr. Nicholson! The course I took with him was great. He really helped us by pre-parsing our work and have a powerpoint of the text on the screen! 10/10

I really enjoyed this class. Professor Nicholson is really good at explaining the material, and his study guides are very thorough and clear-cut. I found the material to be interesting. If you are willing to do the reading, an "A" should not be difficult to obtain.

He summarizes the readings in class very thoroughly to the point where you can get away with not reading if you take really good notes and attend every lecture. Four tests total and an attendance sheet that doesn't count. He's a really nice teacher and the subject matter was interesting, but the class is incredibly detailed. Mostly memorization.

I took this class to fulfill my hours requirement in my last semester at UGA and it was easily the worst class I took my whole undergrad career. This wasn't entirely Nicholson's fault- the grad student who graded papers was mainly the issue. However, tests are hard and /A LOT/ of very specific memorization. I wouldn't recommend this class at all.

Nicholson is great! He does give quizzes almost every class period but they are generally easy. It forces you to stay caught up in the material so you don't have to study as hard for tests. He really cares about your progress in the course and will take extra time to explain things if you need it. He gives extra credit on tests. There were no TAs.

Dr. Nicholson is sedate and quiet, but has an entertaining touch of dry humor. Every day there is a brief quiz, then new material is covered, and finally he calls on students to work through translations. Dr. Nicholson emphasizes technical, literal translation; pay attention to the translation to become accustomed to his style and preferences.

This class is straight memorization. You HAVE to pay attention in lecture and take notes, but if you can do that the class isn't too hard. Textbooks and readings are helpful, but not totally necessary, as he lectures on all the relevant parts. Nicholson explains things effectively, but if Greek doesn't interest you, this class would be unbearable.

I took this class to fulfill my lit requirement, and its my favorite class I've taken so far. The professor is obviously very knowledgeable about the topic, plus he kind of looks like Homer. The only thing I didn't like was the grade is four tests. Do know though the tests are word for word whats on the rubric - just memorize those and you're good.

Professor Nicholson is a great man.

It is possible, though not easy, to get an A in Nicholson's class. Showing up to every class, taking notes, and DOING THE READINGS are essential. I find his dry deadpan sense of humor to be hilarious personally but I can see how some would be bored by his lectures. He's incredibly smart and well respected you will learn a lot in his class.

Professor Nicholson is a really nice guy, but most people don't like taking him because he is a stickler for the rules. While is a rather tough grader, he genuinely wants his students to succeed. There are 4 tests, a final exam, and grammar/vocab quizzes in nearly every single class period. Bottom line, you're going to have to work for your grade.

I enjoyed my time in Dr. Nicholson's class. His classes were very laid back, but we did do almost the same thing everyday, so I could definitely see where the boredom factor could come into play. This class isn't an easy A, but Dr. Nicholson is always willing to help and explains things clearly.

Dr. Nicholson is a very kind teacher who is really passionate about what he does. His tests are long but if you take notes and do the readings it is not so bad. All of the tests are graded by graduate students, but he is easy to talk to if you think something was graded incorrectly. He tried to make his class engaging with lots of pictures.

Dr. Nicholson is a great educator. He really cares that the students are learning. The homework load is heavy but they prepare you well for the tests. The information in class is super clear.

Your entire grade is based off of 4 tests. You have to study and read a lot if you want an A.

Definitely not the most engaging teacher but he knows his stuff. His lectures are boring but if you pay close attention and take notes, along with actually doing the readings, you'll be plenty prepared for the tests. He's pretty chill though and his (rare) jokes are actually pretty funny. Not a hard class if you actually work for it.

I took Professor Nicholson for CLAS 1020, and although it was definitely more work than I anticipated, it was a good class. He lecture's from start to finish (but he does have a sense of humor), the powerpoints are all on ELC, and he tells you exactly what to know for the 4 tests, which are fill in the blank, so known how to spell every name!

Professor Nicholson is a very knowledgeable person and gave informative lectures that YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO! He generally summarizes the info in the readings and he posts the powerpoints online, which is helpful. He has only 4 tests and no extra credit. Study the study guide. Everything that you need to know is on there. Don't just wing it!

This class is fairly interesting , but the readings are heavy and are EXTREMELY helpful if you wish to make a good grade. There are 4 tests and they make up your entire grade, and the largest section on test is filling in quotes from readings. However, attending class and MEMORIZING the test outline he gives will be enough to pass with an A.

He is a great teacher but this class is STRESSFULL. There are 4 tests-100 open ended questions filled with facts you have to memorize from over 7 different books you have to read. This class takes up ALOT of your time. He does NOT give extra credit nor does he curve tests.

This class is going to be a piece of work no matter what. There will be tons and tons and tons of translating. You will eventually learn about previously obscure figurative language and scanning meter. That being said, Nicholson is an excellent choice for this class. Very knowledgeable, patient, and willing to help students. Keep up with the trans.

This class was TOUGH but Nicholson clearly cares about the material & his students which is so awesome to see in a prof! The only grades are 4 tests that are 100 open ended qs which is stressful but he details EXACTLY what is going to be on the tests and if you make & memorize your flashcards & study you can do really really well in this class!

A lot of people complain about this class, but it isn't really that hard. DO THE READINGS. GO TO LECTURE. That's it. He literally gives a study guide with all the test material on it. This class is a lot of memorization, and you do have to study but its not hard if you do the readings.

Personally, I loved Dr. Nicholson. He's a sweet old man that loves mythology and is terrible at photoshop but tries his best. However, his class is graded solely on 4 tests (1 Hour, 100 Questions, Short Answer). If you don't take tests well, do not take. If you do, then this class is the best. Super fun, full of memes, and fascinating. Arthur4Evr<3

The entire grade for this class was tests. If you don't like mythology or have little interest / prior knowledge to it, I suggest not taking this class. He was an amazing lecturer and, personally, I never read any of the books and managed to get by just fine. Just don't skip class and actually pay attention and you'll do good enough on the tests.

He knows his stuff. Hard to learn so quickly. 2 days per chapter. Physical textbook. Participation for sentences weekly. Quiz every class on vocab/new content. Hard grading on English to Latin sentences. Difficult but can do well with lots of practice. Helpful elc videos. No makeup quizzes and 3 drop. Doesn't give makeup even for being in hospital

Class is the same format as LATN 1001. A bit dry, but he knows his stuff. Review your vocab regularly and do the translations before class. If you do your practice with Latin, you'll do fine.

Professor Nicholson's passion for what he teaches is very clear and he's a very sweet man. The material was always interesting. The class is pretty much story time with additional outside reading. Grades are based on 4 tests (100 questions, short answer) but if you study they are VERY easy.

This class is not *that* hard. Keep up with the readings and lectures to do really well. There are 4 tests no multiple choice, but he gives all of the necessary terms and names to go over so you know exactly what to study. Nicholson is such a nice man and he is clearly passionate about Greek Myth. The class is also very interesting if you engage.

This class was somewhat difficult but Nicholson is very knowledgeable and definitely makes you better at reading latin. In class everyday there's a short quiz at the beginning. Towards the end of class you translate latin orally; he corrects every mistake you make and explains what you missed and why. The tests were 80% cold read translations.

While there are only 4 tests, which are all 100 questions and not multiple choice, you get a sheet with exactly what you need to know. If you pay attention and take notes during the lectures, you can get an A. He is a nice professor, but not interactive in lectures. If you are decent at memorization this class is quite easy with some studying.

loved the class. professor looks like homer too so bonus points for immersion. straightforward-- come to class, sign in, take notes, repeat. four (noncumulative) tests make up the whole grade with no exam. make sure to memorize the definitions and work on the family tree beforehand, and tests will be easy. also unintentionally hilarious at times

4 tests (no HW or EC). I loved this class, but it is LOTS of info. There is a lot of reading that is "required," but I got all As without reading at all (there are quotes to fill in on the tests but they are intuitive if you paid attention to the stories). Review sheets listing what you need to know for each test. I took notes directly in a Quizlet

4 tests each 25% of grade, just go to class and take notes, read the books he assigns, study a week out by just re reading notes, all memorization and you will pass, he tells you exactly what you need to know, nice guy gave me a rec for cortona but can't get close to him, honestly really fun class if you find mythology interesting, take with friend

The entire class is graded on 4 exams, but they're not hard. Dr. Nicholson provides a list of all the terms/names you'll be tested on, and the exams are entirely multiple choice/matching. No homework, but a lot of reading. Lectures are engaging enough, and Dr. Nicholson is surprisingly funny on occasion.

Final grade is only based off four tests that each have 100 free-response questions. You have to do well on each test to do well in class. There are lots of readings, but I honestly just skimmed over most, and I made an A. While his grading system is difficult, it is nice not having homework or other quizzes. Don't be afraid to take this class.

John Nicholson brings you the real classical experience. He is an excellent teacher, very understanding and cares about his students. If you have questions he is happy to answer them. He helps you learn the material well. Studying outside of class is necessary to learn the material well. Latin is hard in general, so it should be expected.

If you like lectures and you like mythology, this is your class for sure. There were four tests and it made your whole grade up, but you learn everything from his lectures/powerpoints and he gives 'study guides' that are basically the test. Chill teacher, if you're sick for the test he's very understanding about it.

Honestly I was worried about this class because of the reviews but it's actually my favorite class right now. Just go to class, take notes, use the exam review sheets to study. No need to do the readings because he usually adds the quotes in the lecture slides. Start studying at least 4 days before an exam.

Nicholson is respected and agreeable. A small quiz every day before class. The quizzes help you prepare for the tests so I really appreciated them. Latin itself is hard and as long as you study hard passing Nicholson's class is fine.

I enjoyed this class a lot. There are 4 exams that are 25% each, but he gives a study guide for each one with literally everything that will be on the exam. His lectures are not the most interesting, but they are thorough and he covers the assigned reading in class, so you do not need to read outside of class. He's nice and the class is interesting

Dr. Nicholson is such a knowledgeable and caring professor. If you are looking for a challenge in Latin as a classics major, I suggest him. He is open to talking in depth about the material at office hours. Hard class for non-classics majors, though.

Dr. Nicholson is a gem of a Latin teacher. He is able to balance difficult concepts with a tight schedule very well, and he truly values engagement and gets you properly prepared in the practice of the language. My favourite thing about him was that he would regularly research tougher questions I had outside of class and come back with an answer.

Tip for Mythology: Look at the study sheet before the unit starts, put all terms into a blank Quizlet, and add notes to each term during lectures. Makes it super easy! Readings not necessary if you pay attention. All you have to do is go through your Quizlet flashcards a few times the night before and day of the test. Don't "wing" the tests...

Entire grade is 4 tests, which is daunting but they're literally all memorization. A lot of texts you need to buy (ex. Medea, the Odyssey) but they're all cheap. Unfortunately they do add up bc there's a lot. Honestly you probably don't need them, bc I stopped doing the readings and the exam questions are common sense if you know the myths.

Personally, I really enjoyed his Greek Mythology class. He provides study guides for every exam, and you can also find quizlets for the study guides. He also posts all of the slideshows in advance. However, there is mandatory attendance so you do have to come to class.There are only 4 exams in the whole class and no extra credit.

Graded on 4 tests, 25% each. Gives a study guide w everything you need. It's a long list but I found it best to copy it into a doc and then make a "empty" and "answer" side, and test myself using the empty side. Downside is that attendance is mandatory. We get 3 free unexcused absences, and then every additional absence gets -1 off our final grade

Not a bad class as long as you actually keep up with the readings and lectures. You're only graded by 4 exams, but he's very clear about what you should know for each and they're not too difficult. Almost everything you'd need to know he puts in his slideshows, and he posts those to eLC before every lecture.

John was an amazing teacher who really cared about Mythology. Grades were based on 4 - 100 short-answer question test, but there were study guides with everything you needed to know. Attendance was mandatory and lectures were a little tedious at times, but overall, loved the class!

He reads off slides everyday. I did better writing notes and doing Quizlet the day before test than I did doing the readings. There are no assignments or activities, just the reading and the 4 tests. There are 100 questions on the tests: mostly fill in the blank, 10-20 matching, 10-20 true/false, 5-10 making a family tree or marking a map.