John is demanding; take him if you want to learn!

Fair and not judgemental -- you are free to think anything, just be able to articulate your position. Best Prof. ever!

one word: explicate. difficult, but GOOD professor. WILL teach class like a university class. smart guy.

Great teacher. Will expect alot from you. YOu will love going to class

Great instructor!

Be prepared to think and write at university level. If you aren't a very good-great writer, you will be by the end, but requires a lot of work. Very worth it. Take him, prepared to be enlightened. He's also very intelligent, willing to help,passionate

John is hard...very challenging. Didn't enjoy the class at first, but I eventually realized why: He's the first teacher who didn't pamper the students!! Very smart. Very credible. Strict...yes, but I think thats just what the students at COC need!

Best teacher ever! Although I did not like him at first, once you get into the swing of his class and personality you will like it. Very challenging, but you learn a lot and actually enjoy it.

He's absolutely brilliant, intelligent, and amazing. Not to be corny, but he TRULY inspires me. He's a good speaker, but makes the most simple points seem terribly complex and uses big words all the time. It's hard to take notes cuz he's hard to follow.

Very interesting guy. He was always there to help me during office hours. Take it from me, base your essays on what he says; use the book only as additional info. Usually I had enough to write solely from all the info he dictated. Be rdy to work & learn.

This class is hard and the teacher very strict. I recommend only for serious students. You must read the book and be good at writing essays. John is a good teacher, but he will not take any BS from students. Are you up to the challenge?

I took almost all my history classes with him. He's a great teacher, he's always willingo to help you and he lets you re write essays if he knows that you need help. because of him i decided to take history and now i'm doing really good!he's hard,but nic

The professor singles people out for being unprepared. From day one he let the class know the difficulty involved. He has been fair by making allowances for his early semester absences. Sounds as if someone is bitter because they do not know what it me

very hard teacher, his notes suck, and you cant even understand what the hell hes talking about most of the time. you should only take the course if you can keep up with the work.

Very hard indeed if you do not read, which is the biggest problem in my class with Professor Varga because people are unprepared eventhough he tells us what to expect. Next week he is going to teach us how to write a paper and he has given us more than enough time to prepare. He is not to blame.

John is a hard teacher. Be prepared to read, pay attention in class, and ask questions. He is a tough but fair grader. He actually treats students like they are in college. I highly recommend him.

One of the best instructors I have had. His lectures are extremely informative and interesting. He expects you to think, write and behave at the university level. A great class to take if you are interested in majoring in the social sciences. I really looked forward to coming to class everyday.

Varga was one of the best professors Ive had, but he was also one of the hardest. Very fair. He gave everyone in my class 10% extra on the first test because he missed a few lectures. Tests are hard but do the readings and study hard and you should do fine.

Nothing from the lecture is on the test...all from the book. Participate, laugh at his jokes, and come to class and you will pass. I learned a lot from the lectures and he is a nice guy.

Varga is by far my favorite teacher at COC. He is very challenging and wants his students to think. You WILL learn in his class so if your looking for ease I don't suggest his class. Do the reading and pay attention and you should be fine but keep up with the reading because there is alot. Just dont fall behind.

WARNING!!!!! this class is soooo hard unless you want to spend the whole semster reading, taking notes, writing essay tests(like 5 pages), a hard essay at home, never sleeping at night. then take this class, he is interesting and funny... but seriously you will be sacrificing taking 4 other classes and wanting a life... is it worth it?

One of the best teacher at COC. He makes history interesting. A lot of work, prepare to read and write a whole lot. All the work is duable don't panic. Try to pay attention in class, he'll give you key points to write the essays try to stick to those key points and you are sure to get an A.

favorite teacher. Highly intelligent. If history is your major or you just really want to learn, take his class. Encourages you to think on your own. I got an A in the class but I studied every day for hours for each test. Take really copious notes...that was most helpful for me.

Great Teacher! I enjoyed his class. He is very deamnding, but if you work hard you will be rewarded. I would take him again.

A great person. Went above and beyond what is required of him as a history instructor. Truly dedicated to his profession.

The very best of the best in History instruction. Truly passionate about his work, this is a treat for history majors. Highlights the true concepts of history study, such as examining human nature, and looks beyond the textbook for examples.

John is by far the best instructor I have had at COC. His is such a good teacher and pushes his students to the best of their abilities. Don't get discouraged in his class. At first it can seem difficult but stick with it and you will do fine. He tells all the students to stick with the class even if you think you will fail. Trust him! Don't drop!

Hard teacher, but very fair. He made copies of the example exams for us to study. It is a college course-it is not supposed to be a cake walk. He went over the exams with us and showed us how to study. The previous comment is so out of context because he is helpful, clear, demanding, fair, passionate, and very understanding. Great teacher.

Varga is totally fair. Since the quizzes come from the text he should be expected to repeat what we have already done on your own. The point of the class is address topics from various perspectives not to hand you the answer. By the way you spelled congratulations incorrectly;but i suppose that his fault.

Don't take this class if you want a free ride. Doesn't care what your parents do for a living, or what you think you are entitled to. Have to THINK to succeed in this class, will do anything to help you become a successful student

He is an amazing teacher. he expects you to work in his class just as he works. you will learn in this class, but only if you want to. i would recommend this teacher to anyone who would like to test their intellect. also very helpful if you ask for it. he has study guides available for assistance in the library.

Hands down, one of the best damn instructors to ever grace the halls of College of the Crayons. He's TOO good to work here, yet my experience in his class tells me that he's exactly the kind of person who would work here to help the students. We're lucky to have him. As for you ****s who knocked him, get a life.

very smart and energetic man. His teaching style is different but his lectures are interesting. An A is possible if you work hard.

Varga is a tough, tough teacher. But if you are very involved with the class and you try hard, then a good grade is easy to accomplish. But it is not learning for the sake of a grade, it is learning for the sake of learning. Good man, hard teacher.

This guy is by far the best teacher I have ever had! He is very tough, but if you stick it out, his class will be worth it. I think he is to good to teach at a Community College. He should be at Stanford or some other highly regarded University.

This man is a brilliant teacher. He may be tough when it comes to grading, but it is totally worth it to take this classes. He inspires students to do their best for the sake of learning. He challenges students to think on their own, and that alone is the mark of an awesome teacher. Oh yes, he is very funny! Two thumbs up!

Don't be intimidated by him! He is such a nice man, and his level of intelligence is amazing. He likes to give tests and quizzes frequently, but they are right out of the book and lectures. You will learn a lot and be very inspired.

Absolutly amazing. He kept my jaw on the floor. Makes you crave education. Very interesting teacher. But PAY ATTENTION!! He gives you the info. but you are responsible for taking it in and applying it.

Arrogant man, seems to know it all, and says he is related to Alexander Hamilton. Demands respect and gets pissed off if you don't know the answer wen he calls on you. expects you to read the chapter so that he can discuss it in class the next day. the only good thing is that he only gives you 1 essay (gives you the ?'s beforehand to research) and

Very hard teacher but very fair. Don't dislike him because he is an intelligent man. He knows what he is talking about and you cannot BS in this class. You need to prepare and study but he gives the essay question a month in advance, so preparation is easy. Demands too much of students? That's what being a student is about!!!!

Excellent instructor who provides Instructor's guides and example exams for his students. Almost always provides a review of material previously covered in lecture. Exams cover material from text and lecture. Syllabus provides instructions on how to succeed as well as a preparation checklist. He was always available for help. Good guy.

tough class. everyone bombed the tests (there are 2). the final and midterm were tough- focused on material learned during lectures and in book. just for sticking around, i got a C after failing the tests. He's a very cool guy when he's not lecturing. take lots of notes!

Great guy, very fair.....show respect.....get respect...tests are a little hard.....but can be passed!

Truly honorable professor. Very genuine and dedicated to students. Students think it's hard because they have to actually do work. Go figure, actually having to do that in college. He's not you're average COC professor. I suggest him if you're up for a challenge and truly want to learn. Great guy!

History 130 covered so much; if one read the catalog they would understand how the class is like covering 111 and 112 in one semester. Almost every exam was a take home exam in which we had a week to work on the questions. He went over an entire example exam with us to prepare for the final. He was very fair and very clear.

very good teacher. He make history sound entertaining and he is very clear about how the class works. the only bad thing is that th blue book tests have to be incredibly accurate. I learned a lot of history in his 111 and 112 classes but he wants an incredable amount of detail. other than that the multiple choice tests are normal and easy.

The man will be fair, and if you attend class and do all your work, you will go no less than a C. If you like discussions and learning then this is the class to take.

J. Varga is doing what college proffesors are supposed be doing. That is teach you to think for yourself and not have someone else tell you what to think. The tests are hard and there is some reading. Not that much though. every chapter can be read in a little over and hour. If you want your life enriched then take his classes.

Had him several years ago

Interesting instructor. Hard grader, but very fair. He is very concerned about his students. His lectures are fast paced, but if you follow his syllabus instructions you should be fine. His class is for serious learners.

It depends on what your education goal is. If you just want to glide thru to get an AA then this class is not for you. If you are planning on going on to university and want to be well prepared than John's class is a perfect place to prepare.

It depends on what your education goal is. If you just want to glide thru to get an AA then this class is not for you. If you are planning on going on to university and want to be well prepared than John's class is a perfect place to prepare.

good guy. gives an outline before all of his lectures and follows it in order. tests are rather hard, but follow the material and read like you are supposed to and you will be fine. drops lowest test score and gives up to 100 points for participation and attendance. if you want to learn a lot, take him.

The classes consist of lecturing taking notes and tests. He is a hard teacher but only because he wants to actually prepare his students to be able to transfer. He's a great teacher and is able to capture attention the whole class.

good teacher that actually makes you think for a change. one of the best teachers at coc

Great teacher...learn how to spell ridiculous and maybe you will do well in the class. He gives the answers and expects students to pay attention and take their studies seriously.

i LOVED this teacher! he was extremely helpful and willing to help any student who asked for it. he'll explain things as many times as needed for anyone who doesnt understand the material. there was no homework only two essay tests. i recommend taking him!

Excellent instructor. I had him for an intersession and he was very helpful. You need to stick with his class in order to really understand what a great professor he is. He is challenging, but it is because he cares and wants students to succeed and make something of themselves.

I passed his class with flying colors. As long as you READ and pay attention you should be fine. If you want to learn history then take his class, if you just want a "grade" then don't bother. In fact, if a "grade" is all you want then you shouldn't bother with college.

I thought this professor was amazing!I got a A because I studied for it. If you want to skate through, don't even bother.

Overall: Challenging but with humor! Gives take home exams. one essay and the rest are scantrons. Listen and take down notes if you want to pass. Great teacher!!!

I think its amazing the amount of people at COC, who really think that school is about how easy it is to get a grade. WE ARE IN COLLEGE. In life, there is no "easy way out", so when someone tells you that you actually have to work hard in a class you freak out. Varga is tough, but he really makes you think. I am a history major now because of him.

John made sure each student got the most out of the material as possible. he not only uses the notes he prepares for us, he tells side stories, that allow us to gain more of an affinity for the material. if you want to bear down and be challenged, he is the best professor possible! dont bother if you are just looking for an easy way out.

I dont know who is writing all of these nice comments about Varga. Do not be fooled. He is so so so hard. I was more confused about History after i left his class. I got a B and I really do not know how. If you take his class, GREAT! just do not take any other class at COC. He is very nice though and if you need help he is there to help you.

He is a nice guy, speaks quickly but will go on tangents about who knows what. I enjoyed his class, exams were essays. He is a very hard grader though. STUDY AND TAKE GOOD NOTES.

Varga was fantastic! His class was the only one of my academic classes I actually looked forward to going to every week. He's tough yes, his tests are essays (could never get higher than a B), but he makes the class very entertaining, and he's available for you to ask questions. It IS a college class though so just be ready to work and you'll be ok

Best teacher i've ever had. Luckily for me he was my first experience @ the college level. He's what a class should be, i got my grade and i can honestly hold it as an achievement for myself because thats what it feels like, his class is so ****ing hard but that's what its all about. It pays off, no matter who you are this class will benefit you.

Varga rocks. This class was really good, I took it over summer (5 weeks) and as long as you listen to the lectures and take notes the tests are great. He drops the lowest test.. His opinions and tangents are great, but my only complaint is that sometimes they detract from the lecture time.

What a great proffesor. Very tough class. He lectures for the whole class period. The lectures are brutal but are amazing. Tests are half essay and half multiple choice. If you want an easy class, DO NOT TAKE HIM. If you want to learn something, take his class. I am not the best student, but I worked hard and passed wit a B+!!!

Good Luck. This isint an easy class but its not impossible to pass, you just have to pay attention and most importantly read everything in the assigned chapters. His tests are made to see if you really read everything and not just skimmed through the text. His lectures are really good on the other hand, just try to avoid missing class.

Mr. Varga is a great teacher. He really knows his subject! And he doesn't assign homework. However, you must read and study for his tests. They are not super simple, especially if you haven't read the textbook. His lectures are truly helpful. He is really a wonderful educator!

he was the best teacher I ever had. I learned a lot in this class. You will know what he wants, HE SAYS what he wants. You do it, you get a min. B! Very very nice. I would take any class with him in a heart bit:)

Phenomenal teacher, one of the best I've ever had. Highly intelligent absolutely hilarious easy class 4 tests an that's it fairly easy grading. Defiantly can see where students may not agree with him on certain points of view but a great teacher

I love this guy. This is the second time i took him. He tries to scare people away the first week with the essay tests, but the class ends up super easy. He is honestly one of the smartest people i have ever met, but if you have trouble comprehending advanced English, maybe not right for you.

Varga is an awesome professor. He is very educated and he makes history interesting. I would definitely recommend taking him. If you put in a decent amount of effort an A is definitely attainable. He also brings up current social issues and gives thoughtful and interesting insight. If you are a history major you have to take him!

Very well spoken teacher. THE BOOK is only needed for key terms and the take home exams. I would recomend borrowing it from a friend or sharing a book. The test are challenging but study THE NOTES and you will do just fine. Be sure to take very ORGANIZED and DETAILED notes so study time wont be stressful.

This professor is great. He is clear, provided outlines, covered material, gave us two exams to take home, a final exam prep that was exactly same as the final exam itself. He discusses the material and also larger issues related to the material. He is funny, challenging, and hi expectations.

Great teacher. Come to class everyday, take detailed and organized notes (it's best to keep them in an outline form for help with essays). His lectures go till the end of class but are filled with interesting info. My essay grades were average because he grades spelling and im dyslexic but i got a B in the class. Make sure you take time on the fina

If you do not want to fail this class you must be ready to write 7 to 8 pages for the exams!! I missed 1 lecture, took notes, sat at the front of the class and I still could not manage to get a "C"!! He outlines but doesn't stick to it, seems a bit 'machista' which didn't bother me (Lol) but I could see the other girls reactions. knowledgeable.

Varga was great! He gives clean lectures which are easy to take notes on (which he outlines on the board). If you take good notes while paying attention to his lectures you wont have to read the book! He doesn't assign Homework! His tests are bluebook essays which if you memorize your notes you will do just fine! He rambles but LOVED the guy. Funny

I took History 111&112 with him. Tons of writing in this class! But he gives great notes and knows what he's talking about. Just show respect in class and he'll remain awesome. Sometimes he goes off on strange tangents completely unrelated to class, but they're usually hilarious and a good break during lectures.

John Varga was a GREAT teacher, he makes the class really interesting. He's very thorough in his lectures, writes tons of stuff on the board for you too. Make sure you read & TAKE NOTES!! You have 4 essays tests, he gives you questions to choose for the topics and you will write ALOT, so study!

Awesome. He is an amazing professor because he wants us to learn the material so we understand ourselves better. He lectures with such passion and knowledge. His tests are fair. He gives you every opportunity to succeed. If you don't it is your fault. I would take a class with him again in a heartbeat. I never liked history before I had his class!

Tests were in essay format but he gave a study guide as to exactly what he was going to make you write about. Final was the easiest thing in my life. Gives you the answers the class before basically. Good teacher. Really liked him in the end.

Great teacher. He is really knowledgeable if your get to pick his brain consider yourself lucky . He expands on the topics you learn in class and quotes danish writers and thinkers a journalism majors dream

For summer, he gave us 4 test and 1 final essay. For the 4 test are multiple choice with each of them 100 questions. He will drop the lowest score. For the final essay he gave us a guide lines. So READ the book, it will help a lot.good luck guys

Great professor, favorite class. Gives very detailed notes (although a lot of it won't be on his tests). He doesn't follow the textbook very much but you will want to go through it yourself. Very clear and helpful, awesome personality.

Probably the hardest teacher ive had all year. I got an F in his class but i think he is a wonderful professor. His lectures were really interesting and i loved going to his class. i love the way he speaks, he is not afraid to say what is on his mind. Take him if you want a CHALLENGE!!

I found Varga very difficult. I made flashcards of my notes and only got about 5 questions relating to what he talked about in class. Most of the test contained things I had never heard about. There is a lot of information he expects you to know for the test but when it comes to the written and essay portion most of the information will be useless

Great teacher! Gives a lot of fun historical facts that aren't found or widely known. Tough grader, but expects to have college-level writing skills and grades so. He expects a lot from you and is very clear about expectations.

Very tough and demanding professor, but he is very fair with his grading and helps you out by dropping the grade of prior assignments.

At first difficult. But he made the class one in which people had to read the text to get basic undertdanding and then assigned four papers on a variety topics in which we had to interpret a important hsiotircal issue. The papers were tough, but he makes people better writers whether they are history majors or not.

Many people complain about the difficulty of this class, but the truth is it's probably one of the only classes comparable to a UC course. He provides an incredible amount of resources. I transferred to a difficult school in the UC system and wish all my classes had the same level of help he gives.

Loved this class! John is so awesome and passionate about what he does and is so knowledgable about history. His class isn't the easiest, but if you do what he asked and in a timely manner, you will be totally fine! He is completely willing to help you, as well. HIGHLY recommend taking any of his classes.

This professor was one of a kind. HE tested my ability as a student.He instilled most of the information that would be on the tests within the lecture periods, which is more effort than some teachers put in such as professor Pennington, who assumes their students will never need her assistants. Anyways, Varga is by far the best choice.

He isn't easy, but he isn't impossible! If you send him a copy of your essay, he will happily go over it with you and help out! His lectures are very interesting and fun to learn about. His tests are a little hard, but a majority of your grade is in your essays. This isn't high school anymore, people need to learn that a teacher won't baby you.

I was a new student and took his Latin American History class. Great professor respects people views and opinions, funny, and overall a great professor. If you were confused about something, just ask and he'll help clarify. Contrary to some of these reviews, I recommend this professor if you need to or just want to take a history classes.

Easy class, too many students think writing in history does not matter. These students will fail when they transfer. John Varga's class is not difficult, he only requires one book for an entire semester. Apparently this is too difficult for most students.

He was a great teacher! You would have to try to fail his class. Just study the study guides he puts up before the tests and you'll pass the tests. Papers are a little tough graded but its not that hard some people just don't know how to write papers apparently. I definitely recommend taking him!

I took his class for Chicano studies, and honestly i enjoyed his class so much! Not an easy A, but as long as you apply yourself, you will be fine. I learned so much from his lectures and he really gets into them. He is very helpful and very respected. Grade is mostly based on essays. I would definitely recommend his class!

Only exams no HW/Quizzes. All exams are essay & short answer. Read the book, listen in lectures to pull small details which he'll expect for the exam. He goes on a tangent OFTEN, makes you feel like the lectures are pointless. Format of class is pure lecture, hardly ever any slides. You'll have to prove a point on exams & use historical evidence.

Not the easiest grader ever, but he gives everyone plenty of opportunity to prepare; practically gives you the test questions in advance. Expect long winded lectures with little room for class discussion or activities. He's a little intimidating sometimes but he seems to genuinely care about his students' success.

Seems like a really nice guy, will help if you ask. He does go off on tangents that have nothing to do with what he's teaching, but they're often entertaining. Five tests, all writing, drops your lowest score. Grades pretty easy on the writing, but expect to write a lot and back it up with evidence. Book reads easy but expect to read.

I was skeptical of taking one of John Vargas classes from reading previous comments about him being a mean/hard teacher, hes actually quite amazing. He gives amazing feedback and is always available to answer any questions. As long as you read your weekly chapters and complete your assignments, passing the class is not an issue. Hes great!

This class was challenging, but definitely not difficult if you put in the time to study and apply yourself when writing the discussion posts. Read the syllabus carefully, do the work, and you'll get an A for sure. Don't pay attention to the people that claim Varga is a difficult grader (not true). This is college, right?

Took history 112 online and best class ever! No tests no final just simply discussion posts online chapter quizzes and an easy 2 page easy, this class was a breeze just read the weekly chapter take quizz and post discussion and you will pass with a high grade it is the best easiest history class I have ever taken bless this proff !!!!!

He really is the hardest history teacher that I've had but his lectures made me interested and I know he goes off on tangents all the time but he has definitely been the best teacher at giving you a good idea on how the time period was. Its easy to pass but dont expect an A.

Not the easiest class I have ever taken, but definitely worth taking. He is a tough grader at first, but once he gets to know you he lightens up. He cares and wants you to succeed in not only his class but also in life. His tests are essay questions, but they are exactly what he lectures in class. Go to class, take good notes, and participate.

Definitely not the easiest class, quizzes were difficult, essays were also not very easy but as long as you do what he requires you will do fine. Very fair professor, hard to find someone like him these days. Very fair grader and makes it very clear what he wants from you. Im glad I took his class.

Took the online version of History 112, and you will need to read the book. Participation in weekly discussions is mandatory, follow the outline given in the syllabus it's very clear with his expectations. He is great with feedback, he is very strict on the grading of papers. Overall just do the work, the class is not hard if you do the reading.

Professor Varga is really passionate and good with history. However, his class is challenging. His tests are written essay forms, but he picks the answers apart. There are only two questions but he expects a long long answer and he picks apart every sentence. Since he's so good with history he is really particular. A very challenging class.

Although I found the multiple choice tests a little tricky, I enjoyed the curriculum. Professor Varga's grading criteria is clear, as are his expectations. Plan on doing all required reading and don't stick to minimum requirements in this class.

He is an awesome professor! There is a lot of reading but tyen again what history class doesnt. Just stay on top of it and respond to the discussions on time and reply. If you email him he will respond within 24 hours usually less. There is only one essay and he gives you two months to write it. He is a tough grader. Overall, I would recommend it.

This man is what you want out of an educator and a mentor, he talks all class about the days topics written on the board and genuinely knows the information and knows what hes talking about. Tests are hard and essay format but pay attention and tell him what you know and you will pass. Even him off tangent I still learned something important.

I would strongly recommend that you read ahead to prepare for the lectures. He provided lecture guides that helped with taking notes and preparing a framework to touch upon all the topics he expected during the tests. The tests were essay questions to analyze certain events or time periods. He treats students as adults and provides plenty of help.

His online isn't that bad but can be time consuming. There are two discussion boards & two-four quizzes per week. Make sure to go over the min word count and CORRECTLY answer the board. Make a study group for quizzes, they can be really hard. Overall, hes a really good teacher, and he really cares. He answered all my emails and was very helpful.

I took his online course for history. He is very clear with how the assignments are and how they should be done. The whole month was exactly how he described it. You will need to read and make time to watch the videos he assigns for the quizzes. In overall his class wasnt the hardest, but you cant slack off. I enjoyed and recommend him.

Im not sure why Varga has so many poor reviews. I took him for both Hist 111 and 112 (online). As long as you follow his syllabus for answering the discussion questions you will be fine. There is no final, only one essay that can be no longer than 750 words. He also drops your 3 lowest grades. There is a lot of reading though.

I've had him for two classes. the only times I've gotten less than 80 percent on a exam is when i did not follow the study guide. he is a great guy that treats you like an adult. he will not baby you but will help you if you do not understand something. he may go off on a tangent or two but it is mainly because he is passionate about his beliefs

One of the best professors Ive but had in years.

This class was truly great and rewarding in the end. He lays it out plainly, so pay attention to the syllabus! He is a tough grader but gives excellent feedback to improve on every assignment. This isnt an easy class, you will have to read a lot, and take plenty of notes but if you put in the work its great. Dont let some reviews discourage you!

Online class. Must read everything in the chapter, quizzes are detailed but each of them can be repeated for better grade. Overall good class, fair grading

So overall the class was a lot of information He uses the textbook a lot and his tests are in essay format so study groups and studying is definitely needed. Its hard to figure out what you need for the exam but overall he is an amazing professor.

Prof. Varga was good. I liked the fact that we knew from day one what were going to be graded on. The class was tough workload-wise, meaning that there was a lot of reading to be done. As long as you keep up with reading and assignments, you should be okay.

Took Professor Varga online. We basically did 2 discussion boards per week along with 2 quiz's up to 4(Only if u do bad on one of them). 2 main papers one that's 500 words and the other 2000 words. No EC. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE and you should be good. His grading criteria is very easy to understand. I would recommend to keep track of scores.

Excellent professor.; makes things clear, wants students to write and provide analysis with lots of evidence .... he grades based on how well the analysis incorporates the strongest evidence available .. he says in his syllabus as well as his announcements ... some people just dont get it and take no responsibility

Professor Varga is excellent. Expect to pass with an A as long as you actively participate in discussions and quizzes and include every possible detail in discussions. Professor Varga makes sure to leave feedback on all discussions and primary source projects (2) to help you understand the content and learn from your mistakes.

Take his classes only if you are interested in learning and willing to study. Mr. Varga is not an easy grader (you won't get a good grade unless you know the material). I recommend students to take good notes during class to do well on the exams. You will learn a LOT in this class about history and being a good human being. Great teacher.

I took John's HIST112 online class this semester (Spring 2020) and found his style to be quite good. He assigns readings from the text and supplies videos that you must watch. The assignments are discussion board posts every week. There are also 2 quizzes per week. This class can be easy enough if you give it the time it deserves.

1 discussion and 1 discussion reply per week plus 2 quizzes( takes the highest grade!) 2 Unit Discussions and 1 Primary Source Analysis. Weekly chapter reading + videos. Struggled at first but realized he wants every detail possible in discussions and my grade went up. Breaking discussions down into parts makes it easier.

I'm taking this teacher right now for winter and really he's not as bad as he seems in these unfair reviews. He doesn't do online lectures so it's basically a teach yourself class but it's pretty much just reading the textbook. His discussions are pretty standard and quizzes are easy. Just put in the time and work and you'll get a decent grade.

You definitely have to work for a good grade in his class as he does take points off for anything you miss on discussions. As long as you do good on the quizzes, you should finish with an A/B because he drops your lowest scores. Easy to reach and am taking him again for a different class.

Prof. Varga pushes you and a tough grader. However, you'll figure out what you need to do quickly in order to succeed: take quizzes while material is fresh, take notes as you're reading to incorporate into your discussions and unit analyses. Professor wants as much supporting detail as possible - easy to do as long as you jot notes while reading.

I had Professor Varga for my last history General Education portion of my Associates Degree at COC. Professor Varga is really a nice person if you connect with him via canvas and express what is happening, it's all about communication. BE PREPARED TO READ and do not leave out any important details when it comes to assignments, you'll pass it!

I have taken 3 classes with Professor Varga over the years and found his lectures interesting and easy to understand. Professor Varga has a way of connecting the dots and applying it to modern times. I read a few negative reviews and just think the person who wrote it might not be ready for the college level.

I took a quick 5 week course with him this winter and learned so much. Sometimes "give 2 examples of.." and you give 2, but he'll dock points because they're not the 2 he wanted lol. Still gave really fair grading. The work load wasn't crazy it's still a class you have to do work but it was a perfect amount. I really enjoyed Varga and his class.

Lecture heavy will ask some questions during class but not a lot. Make sure to read the syllabus because it will tell you what to read each week. He will not tell you what to do the syllabus will. USE the lecture guide, do the readings, and go to the TLC for that extra help. Going to the TLC was a game changer for me. Good luck.

One of my favorite, if not my favorite, professors I have had. Genuinely cares about his students and will absolutely work with

Professor Varga gives clear instructions for how to be successful in his class and also at the end of the semester drops your two lowest grades to help you out. I found that doing the reading and citing evidence and going a little bit beyond the minimum word count was enough to receive a good grade in his class. He isn't a bad or mean professor.

16 week course with Professor Varga Weekly discussion boards that required evidence from a chapter reading (30ish pages) and 2 lecture videos (1hr each). Every few weeks we had a discussion based on present day events and 2 required short essays. Yes he is a strict grader, however READ THE SYLLABUS! He drops low scores discussion scores! He is kind

Professor Varga is a straight forward and great professor! There are discussion boards that are easy to do and some other big writing assignments. However, the textbook is pretty easy to find information and he provides the videos each week as a resource. Sometimes, the grading can be a little tough. He excuses three assignments if needed.