Incredibly easy professor. Go to class for lectures and you've got an A. His curve is 80% = A; which is pretty darn easy. One paper, midterm, final and LOTS of quizzes. Don't even need to read the book (really).

Interesting professor. He helped me on my papers. Boring, I fell asleep, but I got a B thank god, but he knew I was trying really hard though. Ten page papers was ridiculous about Alexander the Great. But oh well

OH GOD, HES SO BORING, HE TAKES UP THE WHOLE PERIOD TALKING & TALKING ABOUT HIS GREEK OBSESSION.. ABOUT 5-10 PEOPLE WOULD ACTUALLY SHOW UP TO A 40 PEOPLE CLASS. EASY QUIZZES EVERY OTHER WEEK, 2 PAPERS & FINAL. OFFERS EXTRA CREDIT.. BUT I WARN YOU, DONT BS ON ANYTHING YOU WRITE, HE KNOWS EVERYTHING!!

dude, he's such a frikken weirdo. but he's pretty cool. if you know greek myth from high school, this class is really easy. easy quizzes & semi-easy test.

This class was easy, but alot of heavy reading an writing. His quizzes and tests were simple and easy.

Very informative, and understanding. Willing to help. His note giving skills are less than perfect, but his testa and quizes are nothing to worry about. Dont even have to do all the readings, just pay attention

This class was really boring. You dont need to read as long as you show up for class and take good notes. If you have a class right after it'll be hard to make it because he likes to take the whole class lecturing.

Very good at what he does, his quizzes, final exam, and research paper were very easy. I would recommend this professor, even though he could be very boring!!!!!!

Very good at what he does, one of a kind. The only downfall is that he keeps you the whole time, but you do get breaks. Very interesting.

Professor Sugars knows a lot about what he is talking about and makes the lectures very interesting. Gives quizzes as class is ending, so you have to rush. There is a lot of reading, but that is to be expected of a greek mythology class. the quizzes are very reasonable if you pay attention during class. the final was easy if you do the guide.

A really nice guy, very funny. Always willing to answer any and all questions. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Material is sometimes hard to follow. 4 books and 2 reading packets. Go to class, he explains everything.

Dr. Sugars is very laid back. When he hands back papers, he estimates the scale off the top of his head. His grades have a 30 pt. gap per grade. Do not buy the books until you get lost in the lectures. His tests are completely on the lectures.

Okay if your looking for an easy grade this is the class for you. Like im a 3.5 grade student and thought thsi class was beyond easy. Seriously, when i was tired i slept when he talked about war issue i listen and when i felt like it i read the books. As for his grading it is more then generous and u only have to pay attention to get an A

Not bad when it came to lectures. I didn't fall asleep, but it was difficult to take notes because he wasn't going in order - he would randomly through out names and info. His essays were graded pretty easy. His final study guide was a joke though. It looked like a child through words onto a page. Overall not too hard, I barely went and got a B.

Professor Sugars is such an eccentric, funny guy. He knows a lot about the subject and is well prepared for class each day. The problem is that the reading he assigns jumps all over the book, and he keeps the class until the very last second or he keeps us after. The lectures are sometimes interesting. He's a great teacher.

Very nice class... Just boring after awhile cause just notes and listening him talk... Better take class later in the day not an 8am class like I did.. Not too hard though but hard to keep attendance after boredom kicks in. Must like classics and interested to fully get that easy A.

He is a pretty cool teacher. Very geeky but brings in the geeky humur ie. Star Wars. If you ever watch the simpsons his voice and personality is like the comic book guy. He is not really that boring but if you take him arly enough in the day he can put you to sleep. I recommend taking him at night or during the day.

Very easy if you attend class. He gives so much easy extra credit its hard not to get an A in the class. Final was extremely easy. He has quizes every 2-3 weeks, which he tells you ahead of time, based on things he talked about in class. If you listen, the class will be easy.

VERY QUIRKY! I loved going to his class cause he's always entertaining. If you just sort of pay attention in class and take some notes, you'll do fine. Offers an array of extra credits... Quiz every 2 weeksish and the final was very easy. Tends to be in his little world sometimes but is always interested in what you have to say.

Lectures can be interesting. Doesn't always notice when people have questions, but when he does he answers in detail. Sometimes goes off in tangents but overall if you read the book or attend class, it's enough. quiz every week. Easy.

He is a very sweet man. Lectures every single day. Short quiz's every once in a while, but must attend class to pass them. Most student's do not appreciate him and are disrespectful, but he is very helpful and always willing to help his students understand and pass. Loved his class, learned quite a bit. Great Professor, good class.

Very nice man but incredibly boring. Attendance is not essential to do well. Go for the quizzes though. There are about 5 worth 50-70 points each throughout the semester. The final was kind of random but not too bad if you do the study guide. One essay of your choice on anything to do with greek mythology.

Very chill teacher. Can talk about pagan culture FOREVER in class, mouth is just rolling lol, but can be tangent at times. Quizzes every other wk and four 4pg essays, which are very fair because he really lowers the grading scale on them so you actually do well on them. Okay prof you can say. Taking him now, spring2010.

GREAT TEACHER! interesting lectures, if you get bored easily, just take some notes throughout the class to stay away, but I've never been bored in this class. quizzes every 3 weeks, very easy. one essay on ANYTHING on the subject. and a final. curves. very nice guy and knows a lot on the subject. TAKE HIM!! (:

He lectures every single class so if you miss, you need to get the notes from someone. Doesn't believe in tests so he has quizzes every few weeks that are straight from the lectures. The final was easy and there was 1 term paper that was also easy. Just take notes and you'll get an A.

If you simply read the weekly readings and attend class, you'll do just fine. I wrote my term paper on Harry Potter! I found the class very interesting and comical! :)

you either have to go to class every day and pay attention to the lectures of just read the textbook. No need for both. I would choose going to the class, though. He is really entertaining and really passionate about greek mythology. Makes it easy to want to learn. I felt like it was story time twice a week for an hour. I really enjoyed this class.

i LOVED this class. it was such a nice break from my other courses. he REALLY knows his stuff and it felt like story time twice a week. take him!! show up to class, relax, and just listen and you will get an A!! grade based on [easy] short quizzes about things he emphasized in lecture and one paper bc he doesnt believe in exams. TAKE HIM!!

Very knowledgeable & passionate about Greek myths. Lectures without notes all class, fascinating that he knows so much. Quizzes based on lectures every few weeks & one 4 page paper on pretty much anything relating to greek myth. wrote on mine on harry potter. 1 final, good class, take notes.

Loved him. Witty and funny. Incredibly informed about his subject. Go to class and take really good notes or read the book

Real good teacher, he is not boring at all. The stories about Greek Mythology are good. The quizzes are easy, I recommend that you go to all of the classes because the notes are the quiz basically. The paper is easy, it is on anything you want that relates to Greek Mythology. I highly recommend taking this class, I would take it again lol

go to class and take notes or read the book. you really don't use the book at all. attendance isn't mandatory. quizzes every other week or so, 1 essay on anything you want, and 1 final. start the studyguide EARLY or you'll regret it when finals come around. bring a laptop cause he talks pretty fast and sporatic. one of my favorite class. TAKE IT

Quizzes are real easy, he curbs them all. One paper but its not much. Easy class and all but you gotta pay attention and take good notes cuz his lectures are disorganized and all over the place. Very friendly and helpful if you have questions or anything.

Very easy class. Quizzes are a joke, only one essay (you get the whole semester) and the final. Lectures are thorugh; if you go to class, you don't need any of the books. Highly recommend

Overall really boring class if you do not like the subject. He can be hard to understand at times, but will be happy to answer any questions you have. There are some random quizzes, an easy paper, and the final exam. Harder than I thought it was going to be, and I think the only reason I got an A was because he liked me. Go to class though!!

i am biased because i enjoy greek/roman myths i was exposed to the material before taking this class. sugar's lectures may seem disorganized but there is a flow. record lectures if you can't keep up, do the short readings (they are fun), and study your notes. this class was a fun/easy A for me.

All he does is lecture so attending class is definitely in your best interest. If you take the time to pay attention, lectures are fairly interesting. Super nice guy! Multiple (easy) quizzes, one 4 simple 4 page essay, & a final.

Great teacher. Really knows what he is talking about and in his lectures he doesn't use slides or anything like that, he just talks about the subject. Tends to jump around a bit so you have to pay attention, but that is easy because he makes the subject very interesting. Encourages questions and always has a thorough answer for you

His teaching is to the point and well explained. I was amazed by the fact that he was able to tell all the greek myths from top of his head. Do except to take alot of notes, however, the book is not needed. he does have pop quizes which are big chuck of your grade. and there is one paper due. Overall, pretty easy class, do recommend for GE.

If you're in to Greek Myth, take the class because you'll get an A. If you're not... I wouldn't recommend him to you. His lectures get very boring at times, but like I said, if you're interested you'll have no problem. He knows the myths off the top of his head, occasional five question quizzes, one five page essay in which you choose the topic.

If you like Greek/Roman mythology and way of life then you will love this class. My class was once a week so it was 3 hrs long. He lectures the whole time. No images or powerpoint but all the information is interesting. take notes, study, ready the book you will be fine. 4 essays, 3-5 quizzes, one final. Most knowledgable professor I have had.

good sense of humor/relaxed teacher. EXTREMELY HEAVY LECTURE PAY ATTENTION! Definitely knows a lot about greek mythology. Recommended if you like greekmyth. Some quizzes but not difficult. Has slight lisp. If you don't like Greek Myth, I would advise you to look elsewhere. A lot of people did not show up and it was clear that they were struggling

Took the Greek Myth 101 class cuz greek myth interested me but this was kind of different. He knows what he's talking about but he repeats himself a lot so the lectures get boreing. Take all the extra credit he offers. So much reading but I barely read and passed. DO THE STUDY GUIDE! share notes. it helps to know basic greek myth.

Great teacher. Lectures are a little mixed around and seemingly unorganized - only terms on the whiteboard, so you better listen! 4 easy essays were scattered throughout the semester, as well as a bit of reading (not too bad). I hate reading but Sugars would talk about this stuff and made me believe it was the most interesting things in the world.

He is extremely knowledgeable and will answer to any of your questions. Although, lectures are all over the place, even though he has an outline to go off of, he is a good professor, but might require good listening skills in order to pass the class. He goes on a ton of tangents so teach yourself how to select important info and you will be okay.

Good luck honestly. I had this huge interest in Greek Mythology and wanted to have an easy class to mellow my hectic schedule out but found myself trying to stay awake during his lectures. They're interesting, but I find myself struggling to separate what's important from him rambling. He has this tendency to wander from topic to topic.

Great professor, would recommend. Although he can have ramble-lectures which are seemingly unorganized, I personally found that his interest and sense of humor does him credit. If you're into the subject even a little bit, he will make you feel right at home. 4 easy essays, a few quizzes (one on an interesting reading). Has study guide for final.

Sugars is very passionate about what he teaches and is a fantastic orator. However, his lectures were a bit unorganized and did not follow the syllabus schedule. Beware of the study guide; it is 10+ pages long, but is definitely a good outline for taking notes during his lectures. There are 4 essays (1000 words min.), a few quizzes, and the final.

I accidentally took this class instead of the Greek Myth class, but Sugars is literally one of my favorite professors. He's super passionate about what he teaches and he's actually pretty funny. Lectures are long, but it gets interesting if you actually pay attention. His tests are both lecture and reading, but they're really straight forward.

Passionate lecturer. Can go off tangent and be disorganized in his lectures sometimes. He provides an outline of the lecture on the white board for each class. I recommend recording his lectures. Quizzes and exams are straight from lecture. Book is only necessary for essay references. Essay grades aren't bad. Gives a lot of feedback to improve.

Reading the book only gave a better understanding of his lectures, so if you are a good listener and note taker, then the book shouldn't be necessary. He is a very lenient and nice person who always has a smile on his face.

Even with fascinating topics it can be difficult to keep your eyes open for the full 3 hours, but he is extremely intelligent and so passionate about what he's teaching. High expectations for at least 4 papers. Pop quizzes are generously graded but based on information you probably don't remember because they do not immediately follow the lecture.

Amazing and hillarious sense of humor. Love this man. Definitely stands out as a professor. I have really enjoyed his greek mythology class because of his teaching style. He is a very out of the box thinker. Brilliant man and knows his stuff. A true expert when it comes to greek anything. Lectures sometimes get boring, but an easy class.

He is a great professor, he is very intelligent in his area. Lectures can be quite heavy but as long as you go over what you need to in the syllabus you'll be fine. He does have pop-quizzes and usually notifies you when they are so you have time to prepare. One paper as a final but is on a variety of topics you get to choose from but interesting.

I liked him a lot. He is really passionate about the subject matter he teaches and is accessible. He is very lecture heavy, but the only real homework you get is reading. It's an easy class and he is a cool guy.

Really fun teacher and loved his lectures! They were interesting, but I'm someone who loves Greek Myth. They do get quite random and disorganized though, but it didn't bother me much. There's only a few quizzes, but he tells you the class before if there's gonna be a quiz next class. EASY final if you studied. I never got or read the required book.

Sugars is a great professor. Just come to class, pay attention, read the book and it's an easy A.

Sugars is very passionate in Greek Myth which is great but his lectures are all verbal--he doesn't have powerpoints or any notes online so to take notes you need to be listening to what he's saying. He has one paper which is easy because you can choose your topic but has pop quizzes and doesn't tell you what you need to study for them.

Has him in fall 2018. Did not need to read if you went to class. He explains myths really good. Three quizzes based on lecture and he would announce the class before. Final was easy if you looked at his study guide (the answers are on quizlet) and an essay.

Professor Sugars is an amazing professor, especially if you are someone who is already interested in pagan cultures of antiquity. He's like a charming, funny dad at the bbq cookout. You don't /really/ need to read the book since he goes over the topics in class. He gives a study guide and also a grading rubric which is helpful.

Do not get a textbook. His lectures are quite slow and all over the place, he doesn't do slide presentations so he just kind of talks and rambles about random things he can remember about mythology. But, he grades easily. Your whole grade is basically 3 super short "midterms" (quizzes), final, and an essay. He'll email when quizzes are don't worry

I would recommend attending every lecture since it is what his quizzes are heavily based on. He will always announce when the quizzes will be given. I only had to write one paper and got an A on it. Your paper is mainly based on the prompt that you chose for your Greek God. Lectures sometimes get boring, but the info sticks to you if you take notes

Professor Sugars has a very unique style of teaching. His lectures are all over the place at times, but what he teaches is so fascinating. He'll let you know what to do and how to do it to receive an A . If you show up and pay attention you'll get a good grade no problem.

Not sure why he has a low rating. He is a solid choice, especially if you love Greek Mythology! Lecture heavy and it's kind of hard to follow along but it's an overall easy and passable class. I skipped a bunch of times. Funny super smart guy!

I've completed my bachelor's degree, so I can say with certainty that John Sugars was one of my favorite professors, if not my favorite one. He went through my papers with me line by line, and I really feel as though I improved as a writer because of his feedback. This guy is smart, respectful, and takes his job very seriously. He is ideal.

The good: I learned a lot from his class and the material is really interesting. He did a good job making it memorable. Easy to take notes with his lecture style. The bad: he does exams on how he interprets Greek myths. The study guide was 14 pages long. And I was always struggling to stay awake in lecture which was new for me

Grades by 5 quizzes, an essay, and the final. The quizzes are composed of a few short answer questions, and he provides a study guide that is very useful for studying for them.

Very easy class for people who like to hear about Greek myths. Just pay attention to lectures to ace each quiz and essay. The people complaining that he did not use powerpoint or have "Lesson plans" are slackers. The lesson plan is the study guide of Greek myth topics and figures that he gives you in the syllabus.

Class consists of only lectures, he mostly just talks, there will be no power point or organization. He is at times humorous and knows so much of what he teaches, you can tell he has a passion for mythology. Your final grade consists of 4 quizzes one essay and a final. He grades very lightly with a lot of extra credit opportunity! Easy A!

Great class, I loved his lecture style. He told the myths with passion so it was easy to stay engaged. Students complained about being bored but I found class really interesting. Easy quizzes every couple of weeks, 1 paper thats 4 pages, many extra credit opportunities. You can make up quizzes you miss, he is understanding and an easy A. Take him!

A great and enthusiastic professor who clearly loves to teach. I would take more of his classes if I could.

I took him years ago as an elective. This guy is awesome. You have to pay attention in class and read the assigned reading since he didn't really use PowerPoint (maybe he does more now). Getting an A in this class is a breeze if you do that. It is just reading and active listening.

Literally no tech skills at all. I'm sitting here May 16th, (our last class was the 14th) and there's not a single grade in the grade book. I really have no idea what my grade is, could be an A, or could be an F. So if you want GPA, don't be in this class, if you love greek mythology and want to learn a lot, this is your guy. He's funny, and caring

He's actually not that bad!! I promise! He's a great professor and his lectures are very interesting. I'd say take down notes since he just yaps. He'll say you have a quiz two days before. I never do readings and I'm fine!! As long if you have knowledge about Greek myth beforehand! No homework! He waits til the end of the year for our grade tho

Online class that doesn't require attendance. Never went to lecture unless there was a quiz or exam. He's very lenient with due dates for essays and there were 4 essays total. Super manageable and hes very passionate about the subject matter. Grading took awhile but if you put in effort its a guaranteed A. Saw other student just didn't do the work.

Proffesor Sugars is someone who is heavily interested in these subjects, fairly easy class, as it he lets you make up tests you missed, very understanding, and is a easy grader.