Nice lady, fun and intersting class for the most part, loooots of reading though.

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A very nice instructor. Mid-term and Final was pretty easy but there is a lot of reading to do. I had 11 books for her class and you have to keep up with it because you get points for talking about it in class. One 3 page paper at the end. If you love to read and hate to write then this is for you.

motivated and passionate about the subject, too much reading took away from more class discussion and retention of information. not realistic in reading expectations.

I thought she was an awesome teacher. She was really helpful and easy to talk to. There is a ton of reading but I liked all the books.

Knows her subject. Too many books, not enough class discussion. Too many ID's for tests, not realistic. Class would have been better with more of Noonan's knowledge, not just from reading books.

she's one of the best history professors.knows her stuff and will write a great letter of rec if you can get a A+..great readings!

SHE MIGHT BE THE BEST PROFESSOR AT THIS SCHOOL. I DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS ABOUT HER CLASS, TAKE IT. IT IS SO REWARDING. YA IT'S A LOT OF WORK BUT THIS IS COLLEGE WHAT DO YOU EXPECT. SHE IS EXACLT WHAT YOU EXPECT TO BE A HISTORY PROFESSOR AND MORE.

the readings are academic, dry, and super dense,and yes super interesting! and as a history major and i hate fellow history people that just take up space and breath people's air..read the articles and have something say for god sakes! have an opinion!

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You will learn a lot in her class. She has informative lectures and you will have about 8-9 books to read...which is not a lot, when compared to REAL university-level work (SSU is a bit like intellectual wiffle ball). There is a lot of material, but if you are serious about learning, take her. Compared with a lot of SSU professors, she actually pushes her students, rather than letting them slide when it comes to comprehending course material.

To the person who isn't happy with her 251 class obviously doesn't know much about what a college prof. is to be like. She is not condisending and I am sure I have that class with that person and they probably don't participate or do the work that is assigned and that's why they feel that way about Noonan

TAKE THE SUMMER CLASS!!!!

She is a great professor and if you don't mind reading you will love her. She is tough on the reading though (200+ pgs/wk) so you have to read for the class but overall you will learn so much from her. Her midterms are not that hard (essay and IDs) and she is one of the best lecturers at this school. A wealth of knowledge!

Teaches her class the way college courses were intended to be taught--challenging, enthusiastic, and engaging. Gives ample opportunity for students to get involved in class through questions/participation/disussion although about 90% of the class sits there like passive lumps on logs :( Her T.A. John is also absolutely brilliant!!--Great Course

Her passion for teaching history absolves her teaching flaws.

noonan is a very nice teacher who knows her stuff. she assigns 10-12 different novels and no textbook, and her lectures are supposed to to supplement a textbook. the problem is that her lectures jump around alot so its hard to get a linear sense of whats going on. it would be nice to have a textbook/ course reader to help with this.

Noonan was so much fun. She's sweet, smart, and personable. Just be sure you keep up on your reading and study those ID sheets.

Professor Noonan is the most helpful professor I have ever met! Her lectures are really fun and make it easier to digest some of the dates and battles etc. Her attendance policy is not mandatory though the student is the one who will miss out- one lecture is all it takes. This is a must take professor in the History Dept.

really passionate about history, she tries to make her lectures more interesting but it was difficult because there's alotttt of reading required. she gives study guides for the midterm and final weeks in advance. also difficult because it's a GE class that requires more than GE knowledge to be confident with this class.

Your all haters. I graduated last year and just looked at this out of interest. Professor Noonan is the best Professor I had. She always wanted to help, was very nice and extremely fair. If you hated her then your just an idtiot

Noonan is a great teacher, you really learn interesting history in her classes, and she picks some good books to read. But if you dont like history or reading about it then you might want to take your GE at SRJC. Professor Noonan is a College level history teacher, and really applies herself, shes not just here for the pay check like many at SSU

I am horrible when it comes to learning history, but Professor Noonan made it interesting. I think I only missed one class. She is friendly and helpful. I actually retained what I learned in that class.

I took her class a year ago during intersession. There are less books for intersession than a regular semester:4 amounting to about 2,000 pages. Lectures are very clear. She shows enthusiasm for the course. Tests are "identify and define" and essay questions. It really expanded my knowledge and understanding of the period.

Noonan rocks. She's a great lecturer, always keeps a firm grip on the classes attention, and reveals why the material she's teaching is in fact very interesting.

I am glad that I took this course during winter intersession; reading was held to a tractable amount. Dr. Noonan's competence and passion for the subject were always evident. This course gave me a new respect for a subject that I had previously found not especially interesting.

Lots of reading on a regular basis, be prepared to read over 100 pages a week. Little to no homework expect reading. Tests are mostly remembering terms and concepts, good lecturer and very helpful.

Professor Noonan assigned interesting readings, demanded that we treat the class seriously and was, overall, an excellent example of how a professor should operate. She is always willing to help, and takes an interest in the student as an individual. And she brought bagels and coffee for the last class...YAY!!!

She comes across as passionate about her material. She's smart, friendly and fair. Engage yourself in class discussions and come prepared, and you'll do well.

Tough class but well worth the work if you want an A. A lot of reading and lecture material, but she presents the information clearly and is definitely possible to get a good grade. Drops lowest essay score also. Very nice and passionate about history.

worst teacher ever. so hard. you have to do all the reading or you won't get anything. if you really like history it might be a cool class. otherwise DON"T TAKE IT WITH HER!

I liked this teacher so much I took her twice, and History is my worst subject! There is a heavy emphasis on literature reading (Not text book, so sign up English majors!). Your grades toward the end of the semester count more than at the beginning, so you're not penalized for shoddy beginning work. Took time to help me in office hours. Wonderful

Expect to read a book each week and write a 2-3pg response paper. Some are really interesting, some are kind of dry but the class is worth it. Ms. Noonan is very knowledgeable and always helps students who ask/visit office hours. Read the books, pay attention in lectures, & participate in discussions & you'll get the grade you earned.

Incredible professor. So knowledgeable and willing to help students succeed. Does lecture a lot w/o visual aids, but is interesting. Also assigns a LOT of reading, but it's not dry textbook material. She expects her students to act mature&respectful, so she doesn't tolerate goofing off (which is great). I hope to take a class with her again!!

Got to show some appreciation for Noonan. Reading was overwhelming but she is very understanding if you tell her in advance that you are struggling.she is a tough grader, so don't write your essays at the last minute. 2 essays and two exams total. Gotta admit I struggled at the end but she was very forgiving and helped me out a lot!

Long lectures, and lots of reading. Hardly cracked the textbook, but must read the novels for in class essays. Tough grader, but wants students to succeed; always gives students a heads up about key themes and focus points in books. Good notes during lecture are imperative. If you are not a hard worker, do not take this class. Office hoursGO

Love Professor Noonan. She's incredibly nice and patient with students. Her lectures are very clear. She talks close to the entire time you are there because she believes you paid for this time to learn, so you should use it all. Go to office hours if you have an issue and she will help you. Takes attendance randomly.

Just finished taking Professor Noonan, and I really enjoyed the class. Not too hard of a class, some weeks there are heavier amounts of reading then other weeks, but it's never too overbearing, but this is upper division, so there will be reading. Likes having discussion with her students, and encourages them to participate. You will work hard.

Go to class, read the assigned reading, participate, and you'll be fine. She doesn't use powerpoint and hardly ever writes on the board. The more you're involved, the easier your life will be. She doesn't use Canvas, so you'll never know your grade, go to her office hours.

A pretty solid experience, she loves to talk about history, and ask questions to the class. The assignments are easy if you read the books, take notes, participate, and review the questions. All the lectures are recorded as well making it easy to go back and review. There are few assignments, and they have graded slowly Some lectures were sloppy.

Professor Noonan is a very kind and attentive professor. She responds to e-mails in a timely fashion and makes herself available to students. She is knowledgeable about a number of subjects and is very helpful. I appreciated the opportunity to have her as an instructor and will definitely take classes with her in the future.

I loved taking Novel History with Professor Noonan. The discussions in class were very informative and enjoyable. We read a wide range of books and I learned how to better critique literature. I recommend that anyone who life to read literature to take this class.

Professor Noonan is fantastic! Do the reading and show up to class and you'll be fine. She cares about the success of her students and is very supportive. I took multiple classes with Prof Noonan and they were always fun and interesting. Her feedback is amazing and in-depth, and it really helped me become a better student.

Don't understand August 2024 comments. Classes just started. Professor holding the line on AI so we actually learn to write. Bookstore has a scam going where students rent (can't buy) books for all of their classes for a flat fee (like $275). Besides, all class books/readings are available online or Canvas except one so not cost effective for us.

Amazing professor, incredibly knowledgeable in what she teaches. Taught my AP Gov teacher from highschool through his masters schooling at SSU. Read many books and had a some in class essays. In class discussions were important as well as participation. Slept through 80% of the final and she gave me extra time when I came into class!