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“Assigns an unreasonable amount of work”
HIST313 - 2.0 rating“Show up every day, take great notes from his lecture(to fill into your journal) and get started on all of the work and extra credit assigned ASAP because there will be so much writing and reading in this course you will be unprepared no matter how much you read this and think, "not me”
HIST312 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
60%
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Reviews (82)
Good professor, lectures are kinda boring, and his hand writing is no better than a 2nd graders. (all over the place and extremely hard to read overheads) A lot of information thrown in at once.This class does have a high work load. Each Chapter has 5 questions, research paper, article assgnments, videos, After The Facts novel-lots of questions
Unclear what he wants and when he wants it.
Professor Nielson,allows plenty of opportunity for extra credit for reviewing&commenting on related articles& movies.He is very fair in his ways.Organizes students into groups for communication, discussions,& debates.At end of semester half of class plays Southern side,while other on the Northern.Good Class in fall 2007! Except,"Lucy"theory isfalse
presents material, does his job, exeprt I don't care about prior colonial history and don't want to hear about it.
Lots of extra credit
You may feel like a slave because there's so much work, however if you just don't come to class stoned everyday, pick up you papers as you leave, and communicate with him, he tends to work with you.
Way too much work. 10 hours a night. I'm an A student, and I can barely keep up with all the work. Teacher badgers students for answers. Students are required to answer 25 questions per night in essay format. Way too much work for a 3 unit class. Teacher also vague about wht is expected. Syllabus useless. Not worth taking this class from him.
there is an awful lot of work required, but you don't have to be that creative, just a lot of hours involved. took the summer class (3 units but in one third the time, so like a 9 unit class)...(even a lot of work for a 9 unit class)the way he speaks in his lectures is anoying and hard to understand
Way to much homework! Enough for four classes. An unreasonable amount. Would highly recommend looking into another professor based on workload alone.
If i ever liked history before, i don't now. If I ever liked writing before, i don't now. He has sucked all the fun out of learning. It is clear that finishing work takes priority to learning in his classes. Worst is he is a hard grader. His expectations are grand yet ambiguous. It is very difficult to do well in his class AND other classes!
he does give out a lot of work but he tells you about 90% that needs to be done on the very first class.So if you work ahead & pace yourself well,you can get a lot of it done early & then be able to focus on JUST the research paper & final. plus he gives out the most extra credit ive ever seen so if youre not doin great, just watch some movies! :)
(I took a summer course, so the amount of work is obviously acceperated) Yes, he does have a ton of HW. He requires 4-7 pages each night during our summer class. However, all that homework could be used during the "quizes" each week (and the final exam) which made the quizzes and final exam a breeze to get through. You do the work and you'll be OK.
Took him during summer so obviously the work will be crunched. A LOT of work, especially writing. A lot of in class essay as well. I did all the extra credits and all the work and I still got a C. He does not give progress reports so you do not know how you are doing. I'm a A and B student and I'm so devastated with my C. I do not recommend him.
I took this course over the summer, so the amount of work is obviously crammed. Yes, he does have a ton of HW. He requires 4-7 pages each night during our summer class. However, all that homework could be used during the "quizzes" and the final exam, which made the quizzes and final exam a breeze to get through. He also gives tons of extra credi
His lectures are boring, but the class is easy. Take home midterms & Final. Puts you in a group and assigns one question per chapter that you present in class. There are also journals due at end of semester with identification terms and questions from each chapter.
Way too much work. Easily more than 20,000 words for the semester, all assignments told. Assigns terms and Q's not in txtbk and not discussed in class. *Grading is ambiguous and subjective.* Lectures only, no PPT, no other media/visuals. A few class discussions-can BS by talking about anything remotely related as long as you give specific examples.
This should of been a writing class. 16 chapters plus writing assignments. Take home final is good part of class. You need to stay ahead on your journal work! Lectures and syllabus hard to follow doesn't make sense and repetitive Definitions.
Good Lord, where do I even begin. Atrocious lectures filled with pauses and stuttering--loads of sidetracking. The work load is more than my other 4 classes combined; ended up turning in a 90 page journal, 12 page research paper and a 11 page final exam on the last day. If you're up for destroying your soul, then by all means take this class.
NO! Got stuck with this professor after one dropped at the last second. Surprised I got an A without E.C. b/c he gives out a TON of work and textbook is > his lectures. We had a class journal (mine was 50 pages), "group" discussions, midterm take-homes, 10+ pages for the final essay, and an annoying amount of regular homework. A lot of E.C. though.
I took his class last term and I soon realized I had to teach myself. He was such a sweetheart to me, but his lecture was hell to sit through. Due to his age, his stories turned into tangents.. I could barely write down a paragraph of notes. His high level of vocabulary made it hard to follow him. TURN IN JOURNALS COMPLETED, and do the work = A
I loved this teacher! he is the sweetest guy ever and very understanding. Takes late work and really works with you to improve your grade! take him!
This man stutters and reads a script of the lecture you will talk about for that day. I basically had to use the internet for all my answers because this man was never clear with his lectures or was never specific on where we were in the textbook. A lot of work due at the end of the semester,if you want to pass, don't procrastinate.
Heis a fantastic professor, and truly cares about the student's education. He gives you the freedom to explore all avenues for learning about history. His lectures are informative and relevant. Everything I learned in his class has helped me tremendously in my other classes as well especially when writing essays. He's the best.
If you're willing to attend class, take some notes, and do the work, there's no reason why you shouldn't do well in his class. He was one of those professors that believed everybody should have a chance at education, so he added everybody, those on the waitlist plus the ones who weren't! That shows a ton about his character. Take him!
Worst class ever! Boring lectures, so hard to keep up with him talking, pausing, talking. Too much work, more that all the classes I took this and last semester! He is somewhat understanding, but that doesn't help me. I learned everything online. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS
His lectures are based on him speaking through a written lecture/script, hard to keep up & understand. YOU WILL NEED THE BOOK, for his class. The class has a lot of work, vocab terms, journal questions, film component due on the last day of class. The class has 2 take home midterm and 1 final (2-3 essays, 10-15 vocab terms). Do not procrastinate!
Procrastinate and you will fail. Pretty fair professor that is more than willing to assist you. Tons of work: vocab, group discussions, 2 take home midterms, take home final, video reports, misc short essays and a TON of extra credit. Grades on a bit of a curve as a "C" is 65-79%. Failing to do the work is the only way to mess up this easy grade.
Assigns an unreasonable amount of work. My final exam paper was 20+ pgs, key terms 40 pgs, journal 200+ pgs. The workload is 2x more than my other 4 classes combined. His lectures always go off on a tangent a reads straight off his paper. Assigns a lot of repetitive writing assignments, as I think reading them is his hobby. Avoid at all cost.
If you're slow writer, you will love him. He allow student to do all essays at home. Just perfect for ESL students. However, he will give you a ton of work you will have (1)article's summary/response every week (2)3xessays exams(4)summary/response from pocket book (5) chapters outlines (6)VDOs response (7) semester's lecture (8) research papers
AVOID HIS CLASS IT IS BORING AS HELL AND HIS WORK ENDS UP BEING WAYYYYYYY TOO MUCH. His grading is easy though so if you don't mind being bored to death and can at least bs some papers you'll be fine. But be prepared to spend a ton of time working on hw
The class is very easy all you have to do is stay on top of the work assigned. If you don't like reading or writing a lot this class isn't for you. The class setting is dull so make sure you're up and ready or else you may fall asleep in class.
Weird class. I didn't expect that the 100+ pages of written journalsvocabvideo summaries were legitimate assignments, so i got really behind and didn't finish all of them. Do the journalsvocab for each chapter as you do the chapter, or you will be overwhelmed. Otherwise easy class. Midtermfinal was take home, and I used my notes.
Worst class you could ever take. Not that the course is hard but bc he is super vague in his instructions & most times there are 0 instructions other than here's an assignment just do it, good luck. Super dry, lectures are long & boring, & you can barely read his writing on the board, oh & he never answers questions instead beats around the bush!
This class is super easy as long as you show up and do the assignments. As soon as he gives you the journal start doing it,and work on it through out the semester, and you will do fine. Try to do a semesters worth of work in the last weekend and you will likely not do well. Lectures are amazing! He lets you explore history on your own.
Show up every day, take great notes from his lecture(to fill into your journal) and get started on all of the work and extra credit assigned ASAP because there will be so much writing and reading in this course you will be unprepared no matter how much you read this and think, "not me."
Attend and pay attention to lectures, because although insanely boring they make the class much easier. He gives out tons of extra credit and is a relatively easy grader. Midterms are open book, but if you haven't been to lectures and taking notes then good luck. Procrastinated on my work and missed out on approx 500 points, but still got a c.
Prof. Nielson is awesome. He knows his subject very well and always prepare to answer all the questions regarding the history. He goes on details with his lecture & gives tons of extra credit and assignment/articles to read that goes along with the chapter for better understanding. Keep doing the reading and hw daily and its an Easy A.
Hes a good teacher and has a lot of knowledge to share. You do have to do journals and there is quite a lot of work including weekly essays that are about a page long. Would recommend to anyone interested in history or majoring into something similar to history but if you want an easy a for general class probably not for you.
Take-home essays. Homework consists of 1-page journal about articles. However, one of the most boring classes I have ever taken. I skipped a number of classes and don't think it made a difference in the lectures. Nielson is very professional and cares about the subject, but if you don't ask then don't expect any extra help. He doesn't use canvas.
I would imagine him being a good professor face to face, but online he is one of the worst teachers I have ever had. He has no idea what he is doing, he gives us home work by email and gives us less than a day to have it turned in. He wont use the school website for grades so we never know what our grade is and we just have to hope we are passing.
Im taking this class online this semester. This class has been a nightmare. My class meets for discussion over snapchat because this professor will not do zoom. I also have absolutely no idea what my grade is because he will not use canvas. We send all of our work to his personal email which just feels unprofessional. It sucks i paid for this
I'm in his online class for the pandemic. This is the worst class i've ever taken. he doesnt teach or have class meetings. our midterm was 4 essays and 22 descriptive paragraphs. i'm not even exaggerating, it was an insane amount of work. we had 1 week to finish it too. my classmates have been dropping all through the semester, it's a lot.
STAY AWAY! I took this class and I regret it. We had a huge final and he is very poor on his explaining, albeit he knows a lot about history. The weekly work was a discussion post, but he gives 7 essays throughout the course. If you do not like doing work, stay away. My class had to create a group chat because we were all confused on what to do.
Very interesting class, manageable class/homework/reading, great professor!
I knew I made a mistake with this professor on the first day. He told us we were meeting on zoom at 8:30, but showed up at 8 and left after a few minutes, so those of us who were "on time" missed it completely. he does not use canvas. he uses his own website for class materials and filters contact through his personal email. no clear grade criteria
I honestly struggled with learning important coursework concepts and taking down notes while reading the history textbook,then failed to successfully communicate with instructor and didNOTget any feedback responses neither on homework assignments nor via email messages. There wereNOTany clear and concise due dates for different typesOF assignments.
U.S. History to 1877 course was extraordinary fun topic to learn about old Native American frontiers and legendary historical events which unquestionably mind-boggle critical thinking mindsets. My student related concerns were poor via email communication channel routes and unclear set of rigorous expectation to satisfy, otherwise you're withdrawn!
I honestly appreciate Professor Nielson's American History to 1877 course strategically designed with each and every curriculumStudentLearningOutcome concepts online with Microsoft Word documents. The via email communications and Zoom Conference meetings were crisp and clear well done presented with quality care representation valuing our homework!
American History to 1877 course offered most plausible insights towards accurately redefining historical events and explaining important outcomes within greater context details which offer relevant information. TheZoomConference meetings, textbook, and articles further assisted us on homework assignments including midterm plus final exams. AWESOME!
I honestly appreciate American History to 1877 Enduring Vision course learning objectives where students were given Microsoft Word homework assignment documents and follow upon conference lectures every week involving lengthy discussions. Only setback involved misbehaving group peer member classmates and students experienced technological problems.
AmericanHistory to1877was the most respectable detail oriented information providing important coursework frame conceptual materials and summary analysis of chronological historical events, which thoroughly answered students questions and effectively prepared learners for homework assignments including midterm plus final exams. Marvelous well done!
U.S. History to1877 course was beyond believable with most accurate and precise credible information officially presented by Professor Nielson's historical work experiences combined with EnduringVision textbook reference tool resource. ZoomConferenceMeetings and Snapchat applications required technical software upgrade repairs. MARVELOUS WELL DONE!
U.S. History to 1877 course involved weekly ZoomConferenceMeetings and group discussions mapping plot outlines from ProfessorNielson's supreme quality intellectual work ethic experiences and EnduringVision textbook was accessible reference. There's summary analysis of historical events and online MicrosoftWord documents. TOP NOTCH QUALITY LEARNING!
American History to 1877 course included detailed descriptions on Microsoft Word documents and Enduring Vision textbook reference source guide combined together with enriched conference lecture meetings with Professor Nielson clearly answering historical events occurrences. Technological applications needed maintenance repair and software upgrades.
History of the United States1865 to Present Modern DayTimes course requires following neatly organized outline setup through Professor Nielson's school website and then open up download Microsoft Word documents thoroughly reading assignment instructions. Students are responsible upon establishing mature behavioral attitude learning environment.
Throughout after classroom Zoom Conference Lecture Meetings students are most definitely welcome to appropriately ask questions and produce comments about United States History from 1865 to ModernDayTimes course for brief few minutes. Remember, students must be respectful and patient with any ongoing coursework curriculum detailed explanations.
United States History from 1865 to ModernDayTimePeriods requires BOTH group member participation efforts and directly contacting Professor Nielson via email communication HOTMAIL address. Students are also required to submit homework assignment chapter summaries; extra credit Going to the Source reading questions; and midterm plus final exams.
Students must attend weekly Zoom Conference lecture meetings and attempt chapter summaries, then accomplish Going to the Source reading comprehension questions and apply critical thinking skills. Contact Prof. Nielson through HOTMAIL address with homework assignment submissions and address any further concerns. Most importantly, attempt ALL EXAMS!
History of the UnitedStates of America from 1865 to ModernDayPerspective was quite appealing through readers digest and audiences attention span development, essentially learning most accurate and precise historical events including critical summary and analysis about discussing today's technologically advanced NorthAmerican societal frontiers.
Students learned plenty of quite interesting historical subject topics covering Native American societal frontiers and European based immigrants whom are today's modern day NorthAmerica involved waging wars, purchased land and established business workplace environments, farming plantations, medicine drugs, then technology gradually progressed.
UnitedStatesHistory to 1877 course was exquisite through Prof.Nielson contributing professional news headline lectures and taught students critical thinking skills through reviewing Going to the Source section questions. Although,I honestly recommend utilizing LRCCD Canvas Instructure for homework assignments and overall grade feedback comments.
Mastering course goal objective with AmericanHistory to1877 student learning outcomes then comprehending most accurate historical data information well done explained by Prof.Nielson and EnduringVision authors truly inspired students attention span levels with formal representation. Via email communications and group contacts implied strategies.
UnitedStatesHistory to 1877 was definitely worthwhile learning about reconstruction efforts and other important major progress developments. Although,we had group classmates which utilized Discord application and unfortunately lead onto unprofessional low quality grade experience, because other students were uncooperative and rude disrespectful.
Throughout UnitedStatesHistory from 1865 to Modern 21st CenturyTimePeriods course, students attend weekly zoom conference meetings and check-in with group partners then contact Prof.Nielson via email communications applying Hotmail address. Homework assignment and exam guidelines are clearly addressed BOTH via email and Microsoft Word document.
The presented homework assignment and exam instructional prompt materials including extra creditGoing to theSource reading comprehension review questions were clearly addressed. In all honesty and fairness, we had uncooperative group classmates ignoring INFO research and other guest visitors invadingDiscord chat application. FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE!
Prof.Nielson, I honestly appreciate your most important time;energy;and commitment providing helpful feedback to hardworking learners then ensuring students attend classroom lecture instructional periods. Although,I truly expect improved disciplinary standard expectations and obligations added-on with syllabus to prevent classmate bullying issues.
American history courses withProf.Nielson would be described above and beyond valid logical and cohesive information presented through advanced knowledgeable work experiences plus adding on other textbook research. Although,PaulKirby andJonathanGuyer notable authors and historians should be referenced on news report during lectures for credibility.
U.S.Historyto1877course structure materials were clearly addressed on Prof.Nielson's website andZoomConferenceMeetings, therefore students MUST present mature adult grown-up behaviors and remain professionally committed with fellow classmate partners. Also readEnduringVision textbook and answer all given homework assignment prompts including exams!
Prof.Nielson most definitely addressed homework assignment and exam related instructional directions through both via email communications and online website including live Zoom application meetings. Although, we honestly recommend avoiding off-topic historical news press commentaries from co-authorsEdgarBenitez;GabbyLopez; andRobertDees please.
ProfessorNielson's course obviously mastered history requirements and formally explained relevant content information within timely manner without costing any additional time. Myself and close classmate peers have abundant amount of respect for coursework material structural organization including any instructional suggestive advise. UtilizeCanvas!
Fellow classmates including friends and acquaintances honestly recommend Prof.Nielson's history courses,because there were plenty of talented lecture meetings given during class sessions and reminded me of CNN's NEWS REPORT Anchor Gary Tuchman talking outloud presenting clear relevant historical information. We felt INSPIREDandMOTIVATED everyday!!!
Prof.Nielson's history courses are perfectly designed for hardworking learners and college history majors!!!
Stemming from history major and social science including emphasis of liberal arts studies college student, I found Prof.Nielson's rigorous course expectations and stated requirements upon satisfying both homework assignment and exam instructions were thoroughly explained. Pay closer attention and work on assignments ahead of time schedule periods!!
At first his class was confusing since he does not use Canvas. Each week is a new chapter in the book. Since he does not use Canvas everything will be turn in by email (Weekly or end of semester). His class is really easy if you read the syllabus over and over. This class is not for everyone since you will have to keep track of your own work.
The history course structure and homework assignment expectations are thoroughly stated on published Microsoft Word documents, which I noticed other classmates were slacking off and procrastinating until last couple of days approaching due date deadlines. I truly appreciated Prof.Nielson's news broadcasting delivery style and course representation!
U.S. history courses were appropriately structured on Prof.Nielson's website with Microsoft Word document instructions and students sent out homework assignments through via email communications. I honestly recommend this course for self-paced and independent hardworking learners! Don't trust what anybody else says negative about HISTORY courses!!!
Prof.Nielson's history courses were structurally engineered with comprehensive agenda framework and goal objective student learning outcomes,therefore I strongly advise students to follow all emailed instructions and homework assignments please. Presentations remind me of CNN'sNEWS REPORT AnchorGaryTuchman andCNNmilitary analyst Col.CedricLeighton.
He's a good professor in terms of organization, but he doesn't use Canvas, (he has his own website) so it tends to be confusing for students because you can't track your grades through canvas. You have to e-mail him to get your grade and you have to turn in everything by emailing him. He's nice, but there is alot and i mean ALOT of work.
Over 85 writing assignments in this class, very heavy in writing. I would not recommend if you are not passionate about history and dislike writing like me.
This class was insanely easy. I took his summer history course and literally finished it in 20 days. It's so easy to just do a chapter a day by giving 2-3 hours for it. Albeit his grading and submission is really weird, he's a lenient grader and I had no difficulty in this class at all. My high school history was 10x harder than this.
This prof was very unorganized. The class overall was not difficult... everything was done at your own pace. My biggest issue that was very frustrating was that he does not use Canvas AT ALL! Everything for the class was done through his own personal website that he created. The website does not include grades so you cant follow your progress. 5/10
This class is pretty easy, the final was just how he did, only downside is that you have to his website instead of Canvas.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
60%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
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