Nice guy. Takes advantage of the whole class time to talk/teach history. gives study guide for tests, so as long as you know everything on study guide youll do fine on each test. very approachable!

As long as you take notes in class and follow his study guides you should do fine in his class.

nice guy, fun subject matter, I recommend

I thought it was a very informative class and if you listened to what would be on his test it was an a.

Extrememly easy class as long as you come and take notes.Gives review sheets that are basically the test. Grades papers pretty easy too.

Dr. Wegner is a very nice man and he is a very fair grader.

Very knowledgable; lectures very organized and knew the materiakl off the top of his head every lecture. Is a nerdy history expert but makes it interesting, id take him again

My favorite teacher! I learned so much from him, he is great. If you get the chance you should take his course!

Lectures are boring but very informative- don't bother buying the book, all the information you need to ace the test is provided through lectures. As long as you show up and stay awake (not as easy as it sounds *-*) you'll do fine. He's the typical nerdy history prof and he talks in a monotone, which can get kinda boring, but he really loves histry

sweats alot...but he is a pretty damn cool guy

Very boring class, but if you take good notes, you'll be fine in the class. He has no variety in his lectures, but he's a great guy

This guy is kinda strange, but knows his stuff. Do not buy the book, take extremely good notes and come to class EVERYDAY. He gives study guides, just know the entire study guide, and you're good to go.

Wegner is an odd man of sorts in the class room but when you like to discuss something about your person effort in class ie grades His lectures are wonderful everything he talks about is helpful to his study guides which are basically TRUELY NEEDED FOR EXAMS also obtain info from book if stuck Great class! and a great professor

This guy knows his stuff. You will have to take alot of notes but you wont need to buy or read the book. He gives study guides that are almost exactly like his exams. recommended

Wow, I actually like history now. Very helpful and interesting. He assigns a research paper, not bad. I needed help finding info on my topic and he returned next class w/7 sources! Everything they say is true. Great teacher and class.

This class was boring, but if you go to class every day and take good notes you should do well in his class. The study guide that he gives is exactly like the test.

Wegner is very easy, he kind of reminds me of the teacher from Ferris Buller's Day Off. But other than being very monotone and boring, his tests are very easy. They are all multiple choice and follow exactly to the study guide. Just basically memorize the study guide and you should be good! Have fun!

When you think of a typical college class, you're probably thinking of this guy's class. Straight lecture, a couple pages of notes a day, occasional slides and transparencies in an attempt to break the monotony, three tests and a paper. Not a bad class by any means - I prefer lecture classes - and pretty easy. Oh, and he needs a new hairstyle.

Best lecture I've taken yet. Stays on target with a structured presentation that makes note-taking easy. He lists "Retrieving The American Past" as a required book, but it is simply primary source documents. If you want to save money, use the Halle library online databases (like JSTOR) to look up the questions from the study guides.

This guy knows his history for sure. Don't miss class because you'll be way behind. All you need to do is take the notes from his lecture. He gives study guides and the exams match them perfect. Exams based on his lectures, not the text. Not very good at relating to students. Comes off as a jerk to students. Keep quiet, take notes, you'll do fine.

I agree completely with the person below me. He was a fantastic professor, he really knew his stuff. You will fly through the tests if the study guides are followed, and you will fly through the study guides if you pay attention in class and take thorough notes. It is usually pretty easy to tell what will be on the test.

Never did I think I would be capable of enjoying a history class...I've now taken 3 classes with him! John Wegner knows so much about the subjects he's teaching, it's amazing. He tells stories and interesting facts to engage and fascinate even the most amateur history students. I would recommend any of his classes to anyone

His class can be interesting and boring sometimes. He teaches very well and explains matters in details and he tells you what you need to know so that you don't write down junk notes. Prior to tests, he may also give out study guides. The study guides are similar to the tests so if you study it, you're very likely to pass.

good class. easy, just pay attention or read the book.

It is definitely mandatory that you attend this class! Or just read all of the chapters. He gives out study guides every exam and you should always fill them out because they are exactly like the exam. His questions on the exam can get pretty tricky sometimes. Can be a boring class but hey if you need the credit...

John Wegner is a great professor. He makes history interesting with his random tidbits and fun facts that he incorporates into every lecture. Study guides are given prior to the exams making it clear what you need to know. Attendance is not mandatory but you need to go since most of the exams are based on his lectures. Great guy!

This class was great. Teacher was very fair. Study guide contained exact same info that was asked on exams. I would love to take one of his classes again.

He lectures during every class which can get boring but if u pay attention and take good notes u will do well. His exams are exact from the study guide so if u do the study guide n study u will definately learn a lot and do well on the tests.

He gives you a study guide that is basically the exact test so its impossible to do bad! for those on here that said he was hard thats because you probably didnt take good notes and attend EVERY class! That is mandatory. take good notes, come to class, stay awake, do the study guide..you will do well!! oh and dont chew gum he hates that (lol)

Online course - homework due weekly - though not always on the same day. Weekly essay and post - no textbook but I filled a 3 inch binder with all of the printed lectures. Use the exam study guides - test is almost exactly from that. He always gave feedback on essays - cite sources in the essays for full credit!

i missed one day of class and it really hurt me on my first exam, i never missed a day afer that and each exam got better. always come to class because he covers so much in one sitting

There's so much info in H313(I had 8pgs of notes everyday)!He has some visual slide shows, but the rest is up to your note-taking skills.4exams &1 paper (=400 pts).DON'T MISS A CLASS!I busted my butt &went to office hours &received a better grade than most ppl did; B+ (most ppl had C's &below)!Study guides written exactly like exams.Exams~70 Qs ea.

Easy going professor with a lot of knowledge. Attendance is mandatory (based on notes, plus a bump up in grade if you are there to sign the sign in sheet). He uses he owns text book (a collection of stories). Exams are just like his study guides. Students have to write one paper as well (not hard at all). I recommend everyone to take him. Nice guy!

Lectures can get a bit dull and if you miss any class it would be hard to catch back up. 1 term paper in this class (graded easily as long as you have a few sources) Test study guides match the tests almost exactly in order

His lectures are pretty exhausting but it is very easy to get a good grade in this class. Take through notes until he gives out the study guide, then just answer the questions as he lectures. There are never any questions on the test that aren't on the study guide. I suggest using flashcards. One paper, no page requirement. Easy class.

I really enjoyed the way he lectured--throwing in his personal opinions and jokes that helped certain dates and names stand out in the students' minds. I would certainly recommend taking a class from him... I tried to get Michigan History with him this year but the class was too late.

Class was all lecture based and attendance is crucial to do well on tests. The study guides are word for word on the exams and he gives review days. 3 tests & 1 research paper is the class so make sure you do good on those. Attend almost all classes and he'll boost your grade. Nice professor!

Print out and complete the study guides thoroughly and study them and you will do just fine. Three exams, one paper. Exams match study guides perfectly. The paper was graded easily, all you have to do is research and have some semblance of logical order. By no means a difficult class. Pay attention and take notes. Good professor, would recommend.

Knows the history very well. Class consisted of three exams (which he provides study guides for) and a research paper. If you put the work into the class you'll do good. If not you'll struggle. He graded fairly.

This one of the harder history classes I have taken at EMU. He is very knowledgeable and a very likeable person. All tests are lecture based with a few questions from some online readings. If I didn't come across this class on Study Blue I probably would have struggled a bit more. 3 tests and one paper. I believe I ended with a B.

He's a great professor, very passionate. There was confusion on what time I was to take an exam by and I missed it. I emailed him right away and he allowed me to take it for full credit. All readings are his typed lectures, or articles, NO BOOK! Essay and discussion for each module. Read everything do the work and its an easy, interesting class

I took HIS313 online so I did not personally meet Professor Wegner, but he seemed very nice. There was no textbook, but all the lectures were done like a power point. There is an essay due every week along with an online discussion

Great class. We have reading but it's not a textbook, it's reading written by him. Thought it would be worse than a textbook at first but I actually liked it a lot better. 18 units within the class, a discussion and essay (1 page) for each. However, you only have to do 10 of the 18 essays which was sweet. Lax on due dates. Gives good feedback.

3 exams, one paper If you don't read the assigned readings you won't pass

I really enjoyed this class. The professor lectures all class so if you cant handle that dont take him. I really liked all of the lectures. If you like history you will like him. Hes very knowledgeable. Its graded on 3 tests and 1 research paper.

He is a very understanding person and very knowledgeable. The hardest part about the class is knowing what to write down for notes. He lectures from his own notes and does not give the class access to them. As long as you are attentive you will do fine. His lectures are intriguing and interesting, i enjoyed him very much.

If you're a history major, be sure to check John out. He's excellent at teaching and adds in fun tidbits of info every lecture.

professor Wagner was a great professor. There was a lot of reading involved but the lectures were pretty interesting. Grading was clear and he was very quick to respond with an answer. All information was provided

This professor was amazing. He was super accommodating and very kind for online. His lectures consist of a word document with a typed lecture with pictures, and side documents to read about the topic you are learning. Then you write an essay and a discussion. The class is a fair amount of work, but if you make a good schedule, you're fine.

I loved Professor Wegner however I could see why some would not. His classes are only lectures and graded by three exams and a paper at the end of the year. Take extensive notes and show up to every class or you will not pass. His exams have questions on them that cover specific minute details. Overall he's a nice professor but his class is hard.

Professor Wegner is a good teacher. If you want to pass the class you have to show up every time and take good notes. The class is only ever lectures and your final grade is based on 3 tests and 1 paper all worth 25% of your grade

His classes is lecture from the start to the end!!! Please Please Please write down notes. He talk an thousands miles per hour so its kind of hard. If you don't want too take notes, wait until he give the study guide then go back on the recorded zoom to fill out your study guide. To me this the best best you don't write down unnecessary

All lecture BUT he is very willing to help you out if you have any questions or missed a class. Grades are based on 3 exams, but he lets you take them online and has a detailed study guide that goes question by question. While it is all based on lecture, he is an amazing lecturer to listen to if you let yourself get into the topic a bit.

Wegner is one of the most knowledgeable professors at EMU. His lectures are very dense and fast paced, but that's expected in a history course. He grades off of about three exams and a short paper on the topic of your choice which he grades very easily. If you want to learn more about history definitely take his class.

I really enjoyed attending Dr. Wegner's classes. The class consisted of pretty much just lectures to take notes on, making attendance important. However, they are worth coming to since they are extremely informative and pretty interesting. He graded only a few things, I believe three quizzes and a research paper. A very easy class to take!

The whole class is lecture, but he knows what he's talking about. There were 3 tests in the whole semester and an essay. I thought I would fail at first after my first two bad grades but I talked to him and he's one of the nicest teachers I've met in a while. He offered extra credit and I did it. He's caring towards his students and the content.

Professor Wegner's lectures are dense and fast-paced, but engaging. Attendance is crucial, as notes are key for the 3 exams and paper. unstuckstudy helped me prepare by summarizing lectures and providing practice questions.