Very nice, sometimes funny, extremely friendly.

A great person, great teacher and a great friend.

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God, he is so cool, he gives everyone a chance and is willing to help all

It was a pleasure having such a wonderful professor. Stern is one of a kind and is very funny and highly intelligent. His tests are fair and his class is not boring which gives everyone the opportunity to succeed.

Stern is just plain awesome. His tests are easy. He tries his best to make history lively, and it works half the time. I won't lie when i say i do fall asleep in his class sometimes (it IS history class!). however, Stern is still a cool cat.

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a GREAT teacher. he loves history and current events and is hilarious (reminds me of Ray Romano). makes history very enjoyable!

he is such a good professor. everything is clearly presented and he grades fairly

Great teacher. Really knows how to make a boring topic like history lively and exciting.

He's great, and funny which helps through history class since it's not as interesting. you don't even have to remember the dates, and he gives quizes at a good time. He's such a nice guy! i don't know who doesn't like him.

HE IS THE GREATEST! lol he is very funny and easy! He gives no HW at all, and even if u don't read the material u'll still pass! He is awsome!

Cool yet very professional. Does not play any games but has a welcoming "ore" about his attitude. Helpful.

Great Professor. Makes everything clear so you can learn a tough subject. Nicxe guy!

Very good professor! He likes history and explains it very well. His tests are easy and he cares a lot about the students. His classes are hilarious and he makes fun of current events at times. You will have a blast with him! I promise you this.

he is a really nice guy. i had him once for history and im taking him again. he is easy to get along with and isnt that hard. the test arent that hard.hes a great professor.no HW.hes great!

the best best best teacher u can ask for, i had him for his 231, regret not talking him for his 232, whoever left him a bad rating is on crack

He is funny, fair, lively and he actually makes history interesting. He is THE BEST.

hes is such a great teacher. I mean i dont normallye participate in class, but the first day he had me raising my hand. He is great. The test are easy, and you get along perfectly wit him. He is pretty funny.

This guy is the man, he is very helpful and funny, and has so far been the best professor in JJ. I highly reccommend. 3 papers midterm and final.

He is very smary and funny. He LOVES history. The class consist of 3 quizzes (or papers if u are in a writing intensive class) and amidterm and final. He gets a bit off track but means well and he is a very fair grader....u WILL need the text book though, cuz he gets off track sometimes. Good prof. Take him.

He is a great prof. Very helpful... Tests are very easy.. Makes class interesting

this man is one of the best teachers i've had in my collegic career. You can tell he makes the class interesting.

OMG this is the bestest teacher in the whole wide world he is funny, cool, and very very very leinient he doesn't care what you do, as long as you write something in his class u'll get an A...i literally slept in all his classes and I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO IS JULIUS CASER AND I GOT AN A FOR HIS CLASS...IF U WANT AN EASY EASY EASY A...GET HIM

VERY VERY funny and easy guy! His class is intresting as he cracks jokes on political people like Bush all the time. TAKE HIM!!! Just 3 papers, drops the lowest, easy midterm and final! Easy! Easy!

hes very good. its a little boring but what can you expect its history. besides that he gives quizes, 1 paper, 1 midterm and a final. if you read the required chapters youll be fine. i got an A

This is a great professor. He knows his stuff and and is always willing to assist his students.

I HATE HISTORY, BUT I PUT MY MIND TO IT AND GOT AN A. QUIZZES ARE EASY. IF YOU DO THE READING, YOU'LL BE FINE. HIS FINAL IS EASY TOO. HES A GREAT PROFESSOR. HE GAVE PEOPLE WHO DIDNT TURN IN THEIR PAPERS ON TIME SO MANY CHANCES TO TURN IT IN ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY. HES NICE. TAKE HIM.

Very good professor. Lectures are interesting, 3 quizes, a midterm and a final. Mutiple choice and true/false questions. Tells you what's on the quizes and is understanding. You have to participate. My grade was slightly lowered for that. I think it's stupid b/c I got high grades on his quizes, mid term and final.

best professor i ever had. he is the only professor who actually talks not just about history but introduces philosophy to his students. He talks about life and gets us thinking. his class is easy to understand and i think he is a reasonable grader.

awesome prof as long as you go and do the readings .. but the quizzes are easy nd the exams are easy and even though he goes off topic a lil hes still interesting and plus the day of your quiz he tends to say questions that are on it before but hes good i acutally like going to the class and stay awake

This guy is great. He has a sense ogf humor and he makes the class interesting. Though he's prone to go off on irrelevant tangents for a half hour at a time, he still manages to cover the material in a manner than is clearly understandable. His exams are also pretty easy. Definitely not a hard calss to get an A in.

EXCELLENT-Prof. Stern is the best. He is very intelligent and extremely funny. He not only teaches his pupils history but also politics and philosophy. Regardless of what he is teaching, he still manages to bring in his great sense of humor. Stern keeps his class simple. It was an honor to be in his class. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PROF. STERN!

THIS IS ONE OF THE EASIEST PROF FOR HISTORY, U REALLY DONT NEED THE BOOK, BUT ITS HANDY TO HAVE JUST INCASE U MISS A CLASSES AND WHAT NOT. EVERYTHING U NEED TO KNOW ARE ON HIS LECTURES, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO GO TO CLASS. EVERYTHING IS STRAIGHT FORWARD. THERE ARE ONLY 3 QUIZES, A MIDTERM, AND A FINAL THERE IS NO PAPER REQUIRED IN THIS CLASS,

Really wants you to pass. Very fair. Would take again.

Best professor in JJ. If you need this class you should definitely take him.He knows his stuff.

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This class is boring. He provides a review sheet prior to midterm and finals. 3 Quizzes(difficult). Attendance isnt mandatory but you'll miss out on valuable info. No paper!!!

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Talks about politics all the time. He should have became a politician instead, but I'm guessing he'd rather teach. Easy professor, 3 quizzes, a Midterm & a Final. No paper at all. Just do the reading, do well in the given exams & you get an easy grade. Recommended for those who would prefer this kind of professor.

Professor Stern is AWESOME!!! His classes can be boring if your not into current events or politics or history... but he is an easy professor. For his History 219 class, we had to write 1-2 page journal entries every week during the semester and 3 book or movie reports. It sounds like a lot, but its really not. Easy grader and easy A!!

Professor Stern is a good professor, however, you MUST pay attention in his class, because the notes given in class are not helpful at all! His review sheets are the most best way to ensure a passing grade on his exams and in the class. He tries to make History interesting!

Great History professor. Probably the best in the school with Bilinkis. Current event papers for 12 weeks 1 a week, 3 papers and thats it. you talk current events during class. Great class if you are interested in politics and history. Debates and arguments in class over controversial topics were great. You can hammer at his ideas. Take his class!

HE IS VERY GOOD AND FUNNY U WONT BE BORED IN HIS CLASS U SHOULD TAKE HIMM...

prof stern is so funny. i hate history and i brely aid attention in class but everything he goes over is in the book. he asks for 3 papers which are essays and he will give you the topics in advance. it is straight from the book. he has a midterm and a final and they are multiple choice, and essay questions. just read the material and you will be

if you dont like doin alotta work and getting a good grade this is the teacher for you. just pay some attention to what he says before the test and youll most likely do pretty good. take the class, get an A

This professor is GREAT!!! Just be prepared to write a journal entry every week 1-2 pages. 3 5p. book or movie reports,he gives the list and movies are shown during class time.He really made me think and view the US in an etire different context.And o boy does he love Obama and his Cat... Overall a wonderful professor.

Prof. Stern is amazing. Soo knowledgable and very funny. Such an easy grader. And yet you walk out with a good knowledge about history! take hiM! you won't regret it!

Outstanding!!! Its history---with a touch of humor. What a wonderful Professor. His humor and intelligence transformed the course to that of joy. I would surely miss this Professor. Highly recommend for any history course he lectures!!!

Great professor. Knows his stuff. I do not get people who complain, his tests come out of the lectures and if you pay attention in class and read the book you should get an A in this class. Simple as that. I would highly recommend him to all who want to learn something.

Great Prof. He gives six quizes and drop the lowest 2 and a 3-5 page paper. The midterm and final are M/C with 2 essay questions which he gives ahead of time. It might seem like a lot of work but it's really not. The only problem I had wass that he tends to stray off topic at times and talk about things that have absolutely nothing with the class.

I took him for HIS 201 and 202 and I loved it! He is definitely smart and you can tell he read so much. He will remember ever name and a book that he read. During summer session, you will have 3-5 pg paper, quizzes in the end of each week, and a final.

one of the best professors i've had. knows what he is talking about and is very funny at the same time. as long as you read from the text, listen and take notes while in class, you will pass. he gives quizzes almost every week or every 2 weeks(multiple choice/very easy), 3-5 pg paper(real easy)as long as you do it and don't plagiarize, final.

one of the best history professor in john jay. if you wabt learn the different aspects of the American history you should take stern. he is on the left but listens all the views with respect and accepts the valid arguement. you can learn aloy about American history in his class and he helps alot to get good grades.

My all time favorite professor. He made history come alive for me and piqued my interest outside the classroom in other areas. A truly inspiring professor and a authenic idealist.

WOW! Why can't we have professors like him? He's awesome! I did not like history before this class, and he made it interesting for me. 7 quizzes, one paper, and one final. He gives you the answers to all these. You must be dumb to miss them.

Taking Professor Stern is like having front row seats to an informative, productive and enlightening talk show. He should be on stage, he is hilarious! It's hard to argue with him and win, he is a excellent at debating because he knows practically everything. Politics make sense, it's all relative. FUNNY,INSIGHTFUL,CAT-LOVING, GENIUS EDUCATOR.

Well, after all these positive reviews I can only add mine: John Stern is an A-list Professor and personality. In fact, I would nominate him for US President right after Obama's second term. Seriously!

he is hysterical, the quizzes are ridiculously easy, the term paper was simple, and the final was easy as well...best history class!

Very recommended... TAKE HIM. He is so smart and honest person.

EASY CLASS. GREAT PROFESSOR.

7 quizzes and drops the lowest grade, 5 pg paper, and a final with a review sheet. Must read the chapters for quizzes and to help with final in addition to taking notes. He's very helpful.

He is a nice teacher. His class is boring sometimes. quizzes, term paper and final, no midterm. He is funny in the class sometimes, not a harsh teacher. I am happy I finished his class.

Easy and fun A. Stern is one of the most laid back professors in the school. He will talk about politics a lot and it may seem off-topic, but in the context of violence and social change it is right on point.

very fun prof! class is interested and will never be bored! he is very smart and knows what hes talking about while making the class fun! quizzes and final paper are mandatory but very simple if you do the reading. take him if you can!!! you wont regret it!!!!

My opinion - the best professor. He maybe not explain a lot, but gives plenty information, so you want to know more of the subject

To my opinion - the best professor in John Jay. His lectures gives you the opportunity to learn more.

Lots of movies in this class. It was mostly about the assassination of JFK. I took this class as an elective but you need to be interested in the material, otherwise you will fall asleep. Stern is a nice guy, very knowledgeable. 2 papers and 1 test. Not a bad class just boring. Definitely read the book, it will help.

One of the best professors! Must take his class

Super lay back and great professor you learn a lot based on his movie selection in relationship to his lectures. dont buy the text though you dont use it

Hilarious guy. Very laid back and not afraid to run his mouth. He loves conspiracy theories.

Cool guy. One paper, easy class.

go to class and you will pass, there are 2 papers and no midterm, the final is easy as long as you come to class and watch the movies, its really sad if you don't pass his class, had him for history 127 and it was the same grading for history 320. took him twice!!!

Professor Stern could lecture off but he wants change and for students to know about the corruption in the United States. Primarily movies during the semester and two papers. There is also a final but it is based on the movies and material during the semester. Hes a great professor, he hates phones and computers so dont blink it out.. OK.

great professor, knowledgable and very understanding while still expecting your part as a student.

Basically, you watch movies for the majority of the semester which is A- ok for me. There are 2 papers and a final. The final review sheet is not much help though, but the final is based on the movie. As others mentioned, he does vent a lot about the government and government conspiracies.

Just as others have mentioned below you basically watch movies the entire semester. The assignments are straightforward and easy. The final is based on the movies so if you watch the films and can manage writing a few decent papers it's an easy A.

2 papers & 1 final. The final is based on the movies. Tip: Submit papers for feedback (before the due date). Use the book "War Is A Racket" & scholarly sources for citations and footnotes. The review sheet is vague. Pay attention to the movies and take notes on class discussions to do well on the final. Outside research on films helps w/final.

Bruh, hes lit. 2 test, Most of the class is watching movies. You will need a small book but you can get it online through the john jay pay for free Allows 4 absences. He himself was absent about 3 times.

easy class. two essays (4 pages) and a final. pay attention to the movies so you can be ready for the final, you can also use the movies and the small book to write your papers. phone is not allowed at any moment during his class. easy A.

Professor Stern is funny and actually knows what he is talking about. The class is mostly movie watching but don't fall asleep, the final is based on the movies (just key facts) He lectures for 20 minutes beginning of class and then movie time. 2 papers (4-5 pgs) and a final. 50% attendance, 50% final. Final is multiple choice.

We watched movies every class, and had discussions about them. He's a good professor, I would definitely recommend taking his class. Two papers and a final exam.

All he talked about in class was about his hate for Trump. Pretty annoying. He took forever to just play the movie in class. His class is based on movies. Super easy. 2 papers. 1 on the first few movies and the 2nd on the last few movies. He gives the topics. USE FOOTNOTES. Once switched to distance learning, he posted no notes but handed out As

During the pandemic, this was an easy class. Told us to watch a few movies and answer few multiple choice questions. One term paper on a movie, 5pgs. Couple one page papers on a book. It feels like he doesnt even read the papers and just gives you an A cause he emails the grade real quick. Lol ill take it. Take him if during pandemic, easy A.

Professor Sterns class was easy and very straight forward just complete the assignments and readings he assigns and you should get an A. It was asynchronous so you did not have to worry about showing up to a zoom session, which was great. Highly recommend Prof. Stern.

He is a good professor he requires one textbook, no homework just one weekly quiz regarding the chapter readings. Then one paper for the midterm.

Super easy professor! For a 300 level course, his assignments are very reasonable. No more than 3-5 pages. He also chooses interesting topics. Simply do the work and you will do well.

Straight forward class and professor. Gives quizzes and the occasional essay. A really good class to take for gen eds.

the best professor ever easy A I took three classes with him( history201, 202,219). the best teacher in john jay college for history. take him and you will see. he give only quiz and ask you to do it for two weeks and his quiz only 10 questions multiple choose and true and false questions. if you need history take him

Prof. Stern's assignments were straightforward 3 papers with a minimum of 750 words. The essays are centered around material from the required text. He provides several subjects that you can address within your papers. Honestly, just set time aside to do the readings and your paper will be easy to write. I genuinely enjoyed taking this class!

Easiest class in John jay. Literally never wrote anything on the white board. No assignments besides 3 papers all semester. Watch movies every class. Talks about conspiracy theories every class. Really interesting guy.

Professor Stern is a great professor, reading is a must he will call you out if you don't participate. He lectures based on the reading he assigns but theres no powerpoint he just talks. He assigns quizzes based on the chapters he assigns (so read), theres a term paper thats 5 pages long, and a final exam. Also attends is a MUST HE WILL FAIL YOU

Attendance is mandatory but you can miss up to 4 classes unexcused. Three five-page papers that are pretty straight forward.

Your attendance is required. There are three 5-page papers to do for homework, and they're all rather simple. Also, you should get used to going without your phone, computer, and other electrical devices during class. He gives great attention to his discussion.

Professor Stern is an amazing teacher. He is funny, straightforward, and easygoing. You get 3 five page papers (which you get a month to do) and 3 discussion boards. I would love to take him again for HIS 202. God bless him!

It is an easy class to get an A but you have to work for your grade. 3 papers and discussion board and 2 quizzes . However they are all rather simple. You will need to buy 3 books for your paper but you can find the pdf online though. Watch movie during class but he does talk about conspiracy often. Btw try not to use your phone during class.

This is the easiest professor you can take. Talks about conspiracy and you'll watch two movies in class. 1 Discussion board for a whole month, 2 quizzes and 3 papers that aren't hard. Just show up and don't be late. No phones either. He's genuinely hilarious.

Easy class with straightforward assignments. No phones allowed, but the lectures are engaging. Use unstuck study and other study aids to breeze through the 3 papers. Interesting conspiracy theories too!