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“Unless you love history its boring and dreadful”
HIST109 - 1.0 rating“worst hour and half wasted with a barely passing grade”
HIST109 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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HIST1091
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HISTORY
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I thought this class was much harder than it should be
Good professor but kind of stuffy at first. Not much class discussion. Mostly just lecturing. Tells you exactly what will be on the test though!!
A geek. Unprofessional and his position is beyong his abilities
Way too much reading for a lower-division G.E.--it's a 100 level for crying out loud! He also only lectures and does not use many visual aides. He tries to tie everything together with FIVE BOOKS, rather than other methods of learning.
way to much reading. even the smart kids dropped. maybe he is to smart and he thinks mesa is a real college
Ive never had a teacher so ridiculously boring. I hated every second definataly, bring a pillow and ear plugs. He thinks he is einstein of history and his monotone voice caused everyone to drop out at an astonishing rate. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS
horrible class! abssolutly the worst teacher at mesa college.
she was very knowledgeable. course was more like dissecting literature.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!
Hard Class!!! (HUM 101) Not very clear on what you should be focusing on until you get to the test and then it is too late. I think only 3 or 4 people in the class had a grade above a C.
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only class i ever dropped. guy thinks he is jesus christ of history. really professory, it's an entry level history class not rocket science. do not take this guys class unless your crazy and want to live and breath history for a semester.
This is the absolute worst teacher at mesa! he is very monatone, and If you go to him for help he will just tell you that you are not smart enough to get through college or reach your goals so just drop out now...real supportive dont you think...dont take
This is the worst teacher at mesa. Will fail you if he doesnt like your style of writing. If you go for him to get help he will tell you that you are not smart enough to get through college and tell you to drop college all together. he sucks never take
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hard class, boring lectures, way too much reading, makes you feel studip when you ask for help. do not take him! got a C but stressed out the whole time!
People that dislike McCleod are lazy,and are looking for a free ride.This man was an excellent teacher,and ALWAYS went out of his way to help me during his office hours.He's tough, but he makes you work, and I learned A LOT!He pushed me to excel!
I have fond memories of Dr.McCleod.He pushed me to excel,and taught me a lot!I am sick of all the lazy, whinning, inmature students who get pissed because they actually have to read/and study. This is college morons, and McCleod is one of the best!
Extremely boring! And you can forget about leaving early, he will take note...but, he will never end his class on time! He keeps you after class atleast 10 to 15 minutes!
The person that is 2 comments under this is a retard. If ur not sleeping by the time hes done callin role then yeah u can learn. He knows his **** but it is the least engaging class. There are better teachers and classes that are fun.
Not really clear at all on the subject matter. Tends to assign things and not talk about them in the discussions during class. Doesn't incorporate the lecture with the assigned homework and provides little help with exams.
lectures are boring.. and his quizs and tests dont match his lectures. Tests are very unclear and if you ask for help he provides very little
Very unclear on all of the class material. Lectures do not help with any of the tests/assignments, because he does not lecture on the material in which he tests on. Very poor teacher
Worst teacher ive had to date, lecture through all of class, most sleep or drop, 5 or 6 books to read and if u dont read u wont pass,
When he talks he sounds like a robot reading out of a book. The epitome of monotony. Keeps you after the end of class 5-10 minutes. Has the most unfunny sense of humor. Seems to like teachers pets and annoying girls, or is that the same thing.
Wow people welcome to college.All History classes assign 5 to 6 books its not a shocker.Stop whinning or go work at McDonalds.McCleod is a real historian and very talented to bad it was wasted on you guys who critize him!
the 2 positive comments are probably by mcleod himself..look how they both spelled "whining" the same..spelled as "whinning" Yes its college, learn how to spell.
If you want the opportunity to take the WORST TEACHER EVER, TAKE HIM! Mcleod is a legend for being the most horrible teacher in San Diego. He almost made me quit college. Luckily I didnt, I am going to graduate from SDSU in May with a 3.5 GPA.
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you CAN get an A in his course, but he doesn't aid you in that at all. do the reading, complete the guides, and study. he tests on things before he teaches them and his lectures are impossible to pay attention to because he's so incredibly boring.
Dr Mcleod is a devoted educator. He always came to class ready to teach, and he always expected people were in class to learn. Poke at him, challenge him, make him open up and you'll discover a real character.
Knows a LOT about History. Unfortunately, it seemed like I was in a maze while attending this class. Tests on unlearned material at the time, papers seemed to be based on his opinion. If unwound, he could be one of the best history teachers.
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Make notecards with the outlines he hands out. Gives essay questions prior to taking the test. Very easy class. I don't see what everyone is complaining about.
Essay questions are absolutely ridiculous,doesn't teach so much as try to show you how smart he is. Personally, he is an insensitive jerk.
1ST WEEK made examples of 2 students for being late when he lost his concentration(no,it wasn't me).Tests are on material not yet given! Need a history class? Take Wolinski (west.civ)She's excellent, a true intellectual w/o the sarcasm & god complex!
Know MLA and cite sources! He provides excelent study guides for all chapters and materials. Treat these like bulleted lists. Learn each item he puts there. If it is on the study guide, it is on the test. His class was challenging but extreamly rewarding.
He is very nice guy. He explains material very well and very intelligent BUT...you really need to study and read A LOT!! But I still like him though.
this is one of those guys who is not willin to give out an A. His class starts with 40 people and gets down to 6. I had an A on everything during the semester, and on the big paper he said he didnt like my opinion, that was all and gave me a C, he sucks
Boring class. Lots of reading. All he grades are two take home essays and one in class essay. But he does not grade easy. His lectures have nothing to do with the essays.
HORRIFYING! I love history and this man could not give any information that wasn't pompously presented in a clear,unbiased,intelligent manner. Gives lectures on subjects after you have already been tested and "Changes in the Land" is absurdly p
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DO NOT TAKE HIM, i took histoy of the united states with him and he is horriable. he is very mean and is a bad lecturer, i worked my butt off and i got a D. He also grades really hard no matter how hard you try in the class. DON'T TAKE HIM!!!!!
This guy is as stiff as a dry martini. All he does is lectures, he gives out some take home essays and a couple quizzes. He is very bias, so just be willing to write down what he wants to hear. Difficult class, look for another teacher before this guy.
prof. mcleod is the worst teacher i've had in my life! his lectures have nothing to do with your take home essays, and even if you try to get help from him you still will not understand. I like history, but he is very boring and mean!
Ahhh Mesa students, how you hate to work...its college. I had McLeod when I was there, now at SDSU..trust me he prepares you for upper division, plus he is totally a cool guy once you get to know him, funny even! Quit ****in and just do the work!
guys, I'm at Berkeley now and I took this McLeod's class while at Mesa.Because of this Prof I can actually write an analytical paper and see all the things that might be wrong with my judgements of the prompt.He's gr8 if u want 2 learn smth.GO BEARS!!!!!!
To be honest this class was a pain in the ***. There are about five books that you need. If you're lazy stay away from this class because you have to really read a lot to succeed. But even though the class was hard, I really learned a lot. This class will prepare you for upper division.
This guy is a nightmare. His lectures dont go anywhere and they have nothing to do with the "take home" tests and quizzes. Plus this guy dresses and acts like his life is a funeral. If you want to learn to hate history then take him.
don't do it!! save yourself time and money. you need to buy 5 books, which really aren't that bad to read. if you like to read. but the exams are impossible to get a good grade in, even if you go to office hours for assistance. he loves to lecture about 1400 when you are testing that week on 1850
Had to take this class and I HATE history. prepares you for upper level classes, but if you don't give a damn about history, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. You have to buy tons of books and his lectures have nothing to do with anything. he's a nice guy and his political viewpoints are liberal, though
DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! LECTURES ARE VERY BORING AND THE TESTS ARE TAKE HOME BUT ARE GRADED UNFAIRLY
Don't enroll in this class if you're just looking for requirement fulfillment. He does use many texts, but rich sources that should be appreciated. He prepares you for upper level courses. He gives study guides and essay topics for every quiz and exam. What more do you want from college?
horrible!!!!! Please,don't take this class with him.I wish I would have known about this web site before. He is unhelpful,condesending, and rude. Nothing he talks about relates to what wer're suppose to be learning, and it is impossible to get a good grade.. he is OCD and nothing is ever good enoug
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If you get better grades writing essay rather than mult. choice or whatnot, then great class! His prompts maynot make sense at first, but just take out the big words and ask him to simplify what he wants, then it makes sense. This guy prepares you for a REAL college course. No babying.
I'm now at a UC and this class was a waste of time. No matter how incredible your paper may be, he'll criticize it. If he were given a best selling-well written book--even Shakespeare he would not give it an A. Horrible class! The lectures dont relate to anything and are extremely mundane.
this guy knows his stuff but is boring as heck and wants you to buy way to many books if you like to sit down listen to someone talk and use a map all day he is your guy if want a class that is easy dont take him if you want a class to learn and be hard god right ahead he knows his stuff
The hardest prof., by far, that I have ever taken in my life. He is extremely unclear, and extremely stubborn.
Lectures are completely off topic, they have *nothing* to do with the exams or papers. For instance, we're writing a paper on why its 'dangerous' to refer to the patriots as revolutionary, yet he's never even said the word patriot in class, not even once. NOR the American Revolution.
I loved McLeod he prepared me for SDSU unlike most History profs at Mesa. Also he is so helpful once you are no longer a student, hes a totally diffrent person, witty, funny and great. He wrote me an awesome letter of req for grad school, and I go out of my way to stay in touch with him, great prof
DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY. Listen to the majority. Yeah college should be challenging, but 5 books and tests are take home essays that you couldnt get an A on if witnissed what happened in history. Totally went ape &*$% when a phone went off once. Take Locke, much better teacher than this krazy KOOK.
Warning, do not take this guy! The worst teacher i ever had....Nothing made sense and the way he speaks is not clear...
what the fuc*? this guy is terrible, hes about 75 years behind in what were studying, and its useless to write a paper in his class, youll get a "D", trust me
Regardless of what is written about this professor this guy IS a stand up man and if his course is tough it is because he cares - really. Of all the professor at Mesa College he was one of the few who showed up for our graduation and applauded louder than anyone!!!!!
Terrible teacher, lectures have nothing to do with the essays and he grades really tough and unfair. He is an @#$%%$#@ . Whatever you do, don't take this class!!!!!
DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASSES!!! He is the worst professor I ever had. He is rude. He is condescending! He will not help you even if you ask for it! He is never clear with his assignments! He should not be a teaching. I got a B in his class and I am still this angry. To get a B, I had to work ten times harder than the rest of my classes.
He is the best instructor I have ever taken! His lectures are probably the most clear, concise, and interesting I have ever heard in a class. But keep in mind, he expects you to do the reading and he tests accordingly. He is also one of the most helpful instructors. He will continually remind people to come by his office if they need help.
McLeod is an outstanding teacher who is better than anyone I've taken at SDSU or here. Sure he's a bit on the boring side, but c'mon it's History not Funtime. Cares more that his students learn the material he covers and take some initiative to want to do well on their own. Despite his rough exterior he's very fair and credible. Requires 5 books.
This guy cares about American History, but his class is a HUGE pan in the ass! I'm pulling a A-/B+ but it is WAY too difficult for a 100 level course, AND the books cost like $120!! We were in class for like 2 days befre we even talked about America, and he is a bit Preachy. Not a bad human being but I would NEVER take another course from him.
You will spend your whole class listening to boring lecture that doesnt appear on any quiz or exam. Your will have to buy and read 5 books. His grading system is horrible. Class is way too hard for a 100 level Gen Ed class. I worked hard enough to get an A in 3 classes just to get a B in this one. Class started out full and finished w/ 12 students
Jonathon, is extremely passionate in the history area, unfortunatly he seems to be stuck in the Pre-civil war colonoial times. Not only does he write and talk in a "Declaration of Independance" language, he expects his students to also to the same. If not, YOU GET AN F on any paper you will write. will fail you if you don't agree with him
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This is the rudest most condescending man in the world. I am a very good student so I am not just complaining because I had to write a paper. I am complaining because he was ALWAYS behind in his lectures, testing us on things he hadn't covered yet and wa
worst teacher he yells at you and he only cares about himself he hates teaching he only is in it for the money
An outstanding professor! His class is a bit demanding but prepares you well for classes to come. I have looked at the negative reviews for this professor and I see spelling errors and childish comments comments about there being a lot of reading. Obviously these were written by students probably not planning on continuing with their education.
I took this class two years ago and found it tedious. However, after a year at UCSD, I realize what a tremendous help it was. He taught me survival skills for upper division. I never thought I would be saying this but easy is not always best.
Down right BORING! The man lectures for the entire time and is mono-toned. Find a different teacher if you can.
Who the hell gave him the job?!??!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. TEST ARE TAKE HOME ESSAYS, GRADES EXTREMELY HARD. SO MANY BOOKS TO BUY AND DEMANDS READING. DONT TAKE. HE SUCKS
He is the worst teacher I've ever had. Even if you ask him for help you still won't get a passing grade in his class. Take someone else.
Yes, his lectures are long and monotone. And yes, you HAVE TO READ everything (often several times to absorb it). His exams/essays require time and thought, his quizzes require a great deal of study time as well...don't take him if you want an easy grade but, if you do take him, you may be surprised to have learned quite a bit.
Demanding does not mean worst. This is a dedicated, knowledgeable and kind professor. I judge the class based on how much I learned and the professor’s teaching style. Professor McLeod gets A. Bravo to a student who left rating #9, I agree with you. Lazy students! Keep your negative comments to yourselves.
been at college 4 years, worst class i have ever had, boring teacher, verrrry hard, makes u buy like 5 books and makes u read all of them, hardest teacher i have had as well, i cant believe they havent fired him, cant connect with students, he knows the stuff but thats about it
He is not a bad teacher. Mesa-slackers hate him because he cramps their slacky-style. If you're a slacker, don't take him. If you want to know what it's like up @ big college/univ, take him. His cuffs are all sewn to same-EXACT lengths, so you know he's particular (call it what you like). He shuts shades before he begins to lecture. Smile!
sometimes talks to much and boring
This teacher should be history not teaching it! I don't think this class could be any more boring, and I love school! DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!
Hands down worst teacher in san diego. Hardest and most boring as well. should be fired. anyone who rated him over 1 is lying. Terrible terrible teacher.
I thought that he was a wonderful teacher but I did have sleepless nights trying to finish papers and meet his standards! McLeod is an excellent teacher and anyone who says otherwise is a lazy slaker. I leared a lot from him and he gives a unique view of history that encourages you to open your mind to other views.
The class didn't help me much at all - I thought the he made his assignments confusing and inconsistant with his lectures. It's also hard to work so hard for a teacher who doesn't seem to listen to his students much at all.
This man ruined this class for me. All he talks about is what the slaves ate on plantations. Makes you buy 5 books, and makes you write very difficult essays. Though I believe deep down that he prepared me for higher level learning, I feel he could have made it more interesting. Sometimes he lectures past the end of class. I wouldnt take him.
Do not take this class! He is more interested in being smarter than you then getting you interested in this class. Far too many books, jumps around so you can't follow the topics, ridiculous essays... the list goes on. Drop this class unless you're a history major. He's not interested in teaching.
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Horrible!!! Before this class I liked history, not any more! He never actually gets to the point. His instructions are vague but you are expected to be very specific when doing assignments. He also flips out when if you leave the classroom for any reason. Very bitter.
Took this guy in 1997, first semester in college. Received A's and B's in every other class, but had to drop this one near the end after he blasted my test essay and forced up the white flag. The man simply believes you should be writing a master's thesis in every essay. This is introductory history for goodness sake. DO NOT TAKE HIM PERIOD!
Anti-technology, don't let him see ur cell phone. doesn't stay on topic. essay exams r take home but impossible unless your a history major.u read 5 books simultaneously. lectures r monotone and unorganized. goes off on tangents about unimportant topics like the slaves diet, which u know he will not b testing u on. basically drop now or be sorry!!
This is a senior level history class. If you are not doing a history major do not take this class. He makes this class extremely difficult to follow along. His test(s) consist of at least five pages in witch you will have a hard time figuring out what he wants out of you. You will have a hard time comparing his lectures with your required reading.
He is a nice guy, and is willing to sit down with you and go over exams. But his lectures are extremely hard to follow, he seems to be weeks behind in his lectures. The quizzes are pretty straight forward, just have to read all 5 books. Exams are very difficult and he has high expectations. Only take this class if you are willing to put in the work
Oh boy. 9 people took the class, the rest dropped w/in the 1st week. 4 papers with an unclear assignment. Tests were no problem. Lecture was off by 1-2 weeks. Hardest easy class I've ever had!
He means well, but has a temper, esp. in the start of the semester. Expects you to be able to read 5 or 6 different books at one time and keep everything straight. DO NOT USE PHONE IN CLASS! Exams are take home papers but REDICULUS! Not clear on what he wants, grades as if you should be devoted to this class only. ONLY TAKE IF HISTORY MAJOR!!!
He is very passionate about his work, and about History! If you are not willing to create an interest for the content, then you are screwed! Contrary to what many people say, he is very interested in the success of his students and will go out on a limb if asked for help. Dont be fooled by his tough talk! he expects a lot from his students! Try it!
Very knowledgeable about the subject he teaches and obviously has a great passion for it. However, taking this INTRO class was like taking an upper division class. He sometimes comes across as arrogant and smug in class, but if you get him alone during office hours he is quite helpful and compassionate as long as he can tell you're trying.
WOW!!! Imagine Ben Stein from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Ferris..Ferris....his monotone voice makes class unbearable. If you're a good writer, then this class is for you. I rarely attended class but wrote two good papers and did well on the exams and quizzes and received A. This class was hard to everyone else though=(
So i enrolled in a new Hist 109 section after failing his, and i can honestly say that i MISS the content in his class! Much more interesting and does not fail to get you to think more deeply about the early Americas. Less time line and more why things happened in the past.I wish i tried harder because now ill never know what he had to teach!
This professor is ridiculous. As he say's in his completely monotone voice "history is so exciting, i don't understand how anybody could not like history" i sighed and sat in my chair ready for the most boring semester in my life..to be continued
I once took his summer class once. It was the worst three hours of my life. I am not kidding. He makes history so monotonous and yawn-worthy that I wouldn't recommend taking his class. He grades fairly hard on essays and it's not like I'm incapable of writing good history essays. Even if he's the only professor left with openings, DON'T DO IT!
Truly his classes are full only because he is in charge of history and gets the best times. best teachers get worst times at mesa!
I took his class over the summer and it was a dreadful 3 hours each class. Only half the class is left by the end of class cause they all ditch. ITS SO BORING. You dont even need to listen to the lectures and youre basically learning from the books. The key is to READ. I got a B cause I got A's on my essays but failed my quizzes. Make sure you READ
I agree, he is the worse teacher at Mesa college and I hope he reads this. He makes you feel as if you are an idiot on your essays, and come on I can write and essay....Unless you love history its boring and dreadful
Honestly, he's a happily married older gentleman who has a passion for history. He has a good heart and is willing to help outside of class. You have to be extremely smart in order to pass this class. The lectures are boring and he's a tough grader. I don't think people should be so hard on him. He really is a nice guy he just has a very hard class
Guy is super boring, speaks in a monotone voice which doesn't help since the assignments require you to reflect very heavily on the material. if you are allergic to higher order thinking (answers wont be from a book) and working insanely hard to pass then McLeod is up your alley. plus textbooks are a rip
DO NOT TAKE HIM! HE IS POSSIBLY THE WORST TEACHER AT MESA AND MAKES US HISTORY SEEM LIKE THE MOST BORING CLASS. I noticed that his lectures were always behind the actual reading for the class. If you are not a history major, I would strongly advise to not take his class. worst hour and half wasted with a barely passing grade.
He is a really great guy with a great heart. unfortunately his teachings don't reflect this. You will be required to write papers on material not discussed in class, as well as the quizzes and tests. He is a very tough when it comes to grading. If you want a challenging class, take it. He truly is a great guy though!
even thought Mcleod is a really gentle men when it comes to his manners he is very difficult in grading he is also very specific on how to write your essay i suggest to not take his class unless absolutely need he is really unclear on what he wants on a 3 chapter mini quiz that is not coherent of what he was lecturing on
I wasted an entire semester thinking this class was going to be interesting. I should have listened to the reviews here. He was a horrible teacher. Doesn't believe in technology. Unclear lectures. Makes you feel like an idiot on your essays. Honestly, do NOT take his class unless you need to.
This class has a lot of reading. He uses like 10 text books, but barely lectures on any of the reading. The lectures have nothing to do with the tests or the essays. Technology is a big NO NO,the only technology that is of use is his microphone.... Tough grader but nice person. Always offers office hours (which will be needed).
I seriously recommend that you do not take this class. Nothing he talks about is relevant or helpful for your assignments. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.
Do NOT take this class!!! He is a nice man if you show that you are trying. His quizzes are confusing and have ridicules expectations that no one can pass. This class requires writting essays that have very strict requirements. His lectures are NOT on the text, but all the testing is. This class has LOTS of reading!! 5 textbooks. Worst class ever!
This guy is super boring you can honestly miss every lecture in the class and only attend the days that there is a quiz or a writing assignment is due and receive at least a c. I went to sleep in his class constantly and he didn't care. Just a very boring teacher
Super boring.. I fell asleep in every single class. Lectures are irrelevant to the text. Quizzes are not relevant to the text. Very strict on grading essays. Just a horrible professor overall. Unless you are an expert in reading and writing, I advise you to not take his classes.
The most boring professor ever.
DO NOT take this professor! He does not believe in visual aids so all he does every single class period is just lecture. THE most boring teacher I have ever had. You can trust me i usually don't like saying anything bad about a person but i felt obligated to help you guys out. also i tried my hardest on an essay and he gave me 530 thanks dude.
Just don't. Even if it's your only option.
Incredibly boring and tough grader. Has very specific requirements for his essays. Will lecture all class long. He is very into history but can't make it interesting for the students. I would recommend to either take someone else's class or just wait.
I took five classes this past semester. I got an A in all of my classes except this one. I am usually a very good student but this professor is tough. He will help a lot for the essays if you go in and ask but if you don't you will fail. His quizzes are 30% of grade and require a TON of reading and he only has 10 questions for 200 pgs of reading.
Liking this course!
Good professor and deep class
Very smart guy and overall a nice guy. Doesn't use visual aids ever, just lectures the whole time making it impossible to stay focused. Essays and quizzes are very specific and he's a tough grader. Be prepared to teach yourself all of the course information. NOT an easy, put in a basic effort kind of class.. take any other teacher if possible.
There was only 3 multiple choicefill in the blank tests and 3 essays. even if youve read the chapters, youll still be unsatisfied with results for the tests. His expectations for essays are very high, be sure you understand the essay questions. Class lectures consist of him talking the entire class and it doesnt coincide with chapters assigned.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
50%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.18 avg changeRatings by Course
HISTORY110
4.5
(2)HIST639
4.0
(1)HUM101
3.5
(2)HIS109
3.3
(7)109
3.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
HIST1091
5.0
HISTORY
5.0
HISTORY110
5.0
USHIS
5.0
HIS201
5.0