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A fun teacher. He gets into his lectures, and encourages student interaction. His tests are based off his lectures.He makes you do a "book journal", basicly he makes you read a normal book, and then wright what you think every couple of chapters.Not very hard when you do it. Slight louisiana accent.

Two semesters ago I dropped this class the 4th class meeting. Thought it was hard and he wasn't a good teacher. But when I re-registered and got used to his heavy accent it was a great class. He's a cool prof. The book journals are pretty easy. He will gladly help you anytime you want with history.

he is a kool teacher. knowes what he is talking about. Do take good notes and dont miss class. Look at the reviews and do the book journal. then you will get a B or A in class.

Profoundly superior professor!!! If you are ready to learn, Means is the man for you.

Means, is a good teacher. He works well with his students. To pass you must do the book journals, take notes, and ask questions...He's "high off questions!" :)

He is a good teacher. Very helpful and is "High On Questions". Take notes and refer to his lecture outlines.. He picks test Ques from this list.don't miss the previous day of the test !

Good Teacher...better than most history professors

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Took him several semesters ago when I still went to NLC. Excellent professor. Tons of help provided. High recommend this one! Accent is a little thick, but it doesn't get in the way if you are actually paying attention.

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his class is fun

Without a question the best teacher I have come in contact with. Intelligent,articulate and passionate about his field. I think even those who dispise history will enjoy his class. It is hard to resist history when your teacher is so enthusiastic and available to help you pass. I highly recommend Means for any history class!

Fun class! I wish there were more teachers like him. Passion is the key in making the learning process fun. "History is the light of truth, the witness of time, and the mistress of life." -Cicero Thanks for keeping History enjoyable!

great teacher.... lectures are actually good. teacher has great amount of knowlege about hist. i would recommend him

Great professor. If you're taking history, go with this guy. He is funny, and interesting. We had three exams with 40 mpc, 5 short answer, 1 essay. He puts good reviews on his website. 2 book journals are easy if u do in a timely manner. he'll boost your grade if u ask a lot of questions. no need to read the text if u pay attention & go 2 class.

I love Means idiosyncrasies, that is what makes the class so much more fun. He enjoys teaching History and wants you to enjoy learning it as well. He makes it easy to understand. I never read the book but took good notes and passed with a B. I highly recommend him. I'm "high" on Means!

He rocks. I used to hate history but he made me love it. He knows what he is talking about. I love the way he teaches. You will love it too. His test are not that hard. He is awesome. I havent many teachers like him. You just cannot sleep in his class. He gave a new touch to history. Take him.... He is funny.

He's good and easy, but just hate the Journal writing... sometimes you can get a good grades and sometime you will be piss off... but i like his test... you have to read 2 book and write your thought about it... thats what i have about it...

His materials are hard. I studied really hard for exams and he always gave me a B. He makes mistakes on his exams and expects you to find the mistakes so he can correct it at his convenience. Didn't like him too much. On the reading journals, I wrote alot in each chapter and he still gave me 90 out of 100. Dont take his class.

Means is a wonderful teacher. I highly recommend him he teachs you in a way that engages you from the beginning. He is also very helpful. The book journals are easy if you don't procrastinate... I think everyone should take him.

you have a lot of fun in his class. hes a great teacher!

If History isn't your favorite suject and you leave it to the very end, you should take Means because he'll not only help you understand it but he'll make you enjoy it. His class isn't that hard, study his notes,ask lots of questions cause he is high on those and participation can help your grade. His voice doesn't leave room to try to fall asleep.

As long as you take good notes, this class is pretty easy. Most of the multiple choice questions are straight out of his lectures. The book journals are very time consuming, but as long as you do the work your grade will be OK. He is very interesting, and I will definitely take him for my other history class.

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He is very interesting! You MUST show up and TAKE NOTES. I recommend watching historical documentaries. He is "high" on history. The book journals are fine, just use a lot of adjectives and personally RE to situations, I avg'd 90's on those. Tests are pretty hard, even though I studied a lot! He is hilarious and cares about you actually learning!

during the entire semester i just missed just a single class. did good on the exams and journals. at last he gave me a B. when i asked for my score he said I had 89 due to which i got B and not an A. It really made me mad but even then he's a knowledged and makes the class intresting.

He's a cool teacher. If you pay attention in class and do the book journal, you'll at least get a B in that class. He's cool to talk to, you can talk to him about anything. If you bring up a subject or something that you don't understand, he'll make sure you get it before moving on. It also cool to hear his accent. Also ask questions.

Class is OK... but his grading is messed up. I got in 90's in all the exams but made only a C cos of the book reports. So if you plan to take him.. easy class but u wont get marks and he spoilt my GPA too so I wouldn;t recommend him.

He rocks! I am taking him for all of my history classes! Very helpful, is "high" on class participation, so ask questions and give opinions, it will boost your grade, but don't be ridiculous, and don't brown nose. Be prepared to take a lot of notes, study hard. I had no interest before this class, now I LOVE history!

Mr. Means is an ok prof. I expected him to be more serious though. He likes to make certain historical figures, events, and groups seem overrated and likes to think his views/stories are always historically relevant/accurate. Read the book. Tests aren't too hard. The book journals are what you have to work hardest on. (Write more; get A's)

I enjoyed his class. His sense of humor kept most students awake and engaged in the discussion. I felt like I learned a lot in the class. Attendance was taken everyday at class and points were deducted if there were too many tardies/absences. Thats life, deal with it.

The only people who people who grade him low are either not going further than an ASs., or aren't mentally ready. He grades very fair, if you work hard he'll give you what you deserve. Over two semesters I have only gotten 1 B, and no Cs. His class discussions are fair, it's not just about talking but thinking actively in your assignments.

He mad History a lot of fun!! I didn't think it could be possible, but with him it is. He is very clear and extremely funny. He LOVES it when people ask questions even if they're completely random. I took him for maymester just take good notes and study them. I made an "A" just with that never looked at the textbook. HE's AWESOME!

Avoid this one! I have a 3.8 GPA and this is one of the only B's that I've made in college. You have to participate in class discussions frequently or you lose points off your final grade (Even if there's 100 people in your class). This will definitely be the hardest history class you take!

He is extremely funny, well his accent is mostly. He really makes History a lot of fun and interesting to learn about. Ask questions this guy loves to answer them even if they are completely stupid. If you participate during class he will love you, seriously. The exams are so easy! Basically act interestes, ask questions, and study for the exams. A

He is a wonderful teacher, but if you are expecting an easy grade whether it is an A,B or C, this isn't the class for you. He makes everything clear, and he will answer all questions, but he expects for his students to be on a college level. He doesn't have time to baby sit. He is awsome if you are serious about learning.

I have never had the privilege to be taught by such a handsome professor. The only reason I made a B in his class is because his looks distracted me throughout the semester. Take this class! You will never be the same.

Prof. Means is awesome! As long as you show up, study for tests (3 total which he gives reviews for the first day of class), and do your book journals you will pass this class with an A. He goes in depth with the material and makes it interesting. He doesn't just read out of the text book.

Means is the man! He made history a lot of fun, and his lectures are top notch. He was the best history teacher i have ever had. Gives 3 tests and 2 book assignments. However, if you don't like reading i wouldn't reccomend this class.

If history is your favorite subject, then you would definitely love his class.

I LOVE, LOVE his class! He is a fascinating lecturer, and knows how to keep your attention.I learned a ton while taking his class, and there wasn't much effort required because his lectures help cement so much on their own. He only has 5 grades in the class, but as long as you give these some attention you'll do fine. (3 tests, 2 book journals)

Fair, Passionate about history, fun to listen to (southern twang) and easy to look at. Do the work, and get the grade.

This professor is great, very passionate about the subject he teaches. He has a great sense of humor and has a lot of quarky things he does in class that keeps your attention. He makes sure you understand what he's teaching, and his tests are relevant and fair.

Mr. Means is a great teacher and makes sure you understand what he is teaching, but make sure you do the work, go to class, and take good notes or you won't pass. But he is a great teacher.

Dr. Means was just fine!:) You only have 3 tests and two book journals! The picture above has probably not been updated in like 20 years but here is his website that is really helpful when it comes to lecture outlines! http://nlfaculty.dcccd.edu/means/homepage.htm He makes history really fun and I would definitely recommend him to you!

Took class for summer 1 2012 along with another speech class. Workload is intense, dates for 4 exams not flexible, covers alot of content including a couple hours of video lessons for each test in addition to textbook. Reviews are kind of mixed up, doesnt follow order of book. Also have a book journal over 250pg novel. Made an A, put in alot of wrk

Great teacher. Usually I do not do well with professors who only lecture but he is an attention grabber and can keep you focused. If you want to boost your grade, I recommend sitting near the front and join in on any conversation. He grades on participation!

Dr. Means is one of the greatest professors I've ever taken. His lectures were filled with information and humor injected to keep the class moving. If you don't do well in his class, it means you were asleep, did not attend class or simply did not study. Be prepared to write and express your thoughts on topics he has clearly left notes for. "TP"

Mr. Means knows his information. If you take notes and study, you will do well. He loves what he does and it shows in his lectures. He has a way of keeping your attention the entire time period through humor. I highly recommend him if you want to learn a lot in history.

Only a couple of grades for the whole semester, his lecture notes dont always mirror his lectures, and his exam study guides are pretty time consuming (but they definitely help with the exam). He's very knowledgeable and seems to have great interest in the subject. He's always "high" on government. Weird/funny sense of humor.

He jokingly exaggerates things that will be on tests, so that helps. He's pretty funny and at least doesn't put you to sleep. He is so nicely dressed to I love it lol. His tests are pretty hard, but you just have to pay attention to what he says and you're good. Book journal is really easy and he's not very critical. Good professor!

Dr.means is an awesome professor but his tests are a little tough. He really gets you interested in history. He's also a very fun and out going professor. He does assign book journals that are tough. To earn extra credit he only asks his students to be interactive.

He is really enthusiastic about history. Lectures are not as boring as I thought and paying attention is must. His exams are a little tough and book journals must be taken seriously. Extra credit is given if you participate in class. Overall, just study and you'll pass.

His instructions were very clear which is not always the case for online classes at North Lake. A helpful study guide was given. The class is mostly based on reading the textbook and watching videos for tests plus one book journal. If you do the work you can get an A.

Yes he lectures all class long and yes you should write down everything you can get down on paper but it's worth listening to him because his tests are based on his lectures! People who dislike him or tend to fail is because they can't simply take the effort to write notes or listen to the information that is given during class.

I took his history 1301 class and it was the best class I have ever taken. Means is hilarious and great teacher. I never used my textbook and his lectures where entertaining! You only take three tests and write one book journal! Participation is his form of extra credit, so ASK QUESTIONS! Make sure to start reading the book early!

Dr. Means' class can be tough if you don't do well with lecture only classes or if you don't like to show up to class. Your grade in his class depends on you. Take good notes and you will be fine. I took him for both 1301 and 1302 and made an A. Study for tests! I would take him again if he taught any other classes I needed. Excellent professor!

I have taken Means twice in the pass for both of my History credits, why do you ask? it is due to him being that great of a professor! Yes his test and grading are tough but if you place the effort in his class you will be rewarded, and he does notice the students that are placing that so forth effort! In both classes I recieved an "A".

He was an awesome professor. Most definitely wil take one of his classes again.

I took an online class and it was the most time consuming thing ever! Although I received an A, I feel that there was very little direction given in the online course, which made tests hard to prepare for. I have not met him, but from his announcements, he does not feel like a very lenient person.

I thought Dr. and yes DOCTOR, he likes to be called by that, was an amazing professor I had. He gave feedback on my tests, very straightforward. You seriously don't have to read the textbook (obviously if you want to to get a REALLY good score), but I didn't and I studied my lecture notes (TAKE GOOD NOTES) and passed with a B. His class is not hard

Dr Means is an amazing professor! I took him for 1301 and 02. He's always making jokes and dresses really nice. His lectures will make you like history even if you don't and will keep you awake even early in the morning. For the people that are giving him bad ratings, its probably just cause they didn't like taking notes but hey, that's college.

Dr. Means is a very good professor. I absolutely hate history, but he makes it interesting. He's absolutely hilarious by the way! I do have to say that you should start your book journal early and to study for his tests. You have to answer some questions in paragraph form on his tests and theatres always a short essay required. Also, don't skip!

He talks a lot and you should write what ever he says down. If you study that your good. Not an easy A if you don't pay attention. Easy A if you study what he says in the lectures.

He is a really funny teacher. He gives his own opinion a bit, and I didn't always agree. But other than that he was an enjoyable teacher, funny, not boring at all!

I took Prof Means for HIST 1301 online for Summer II. At first, he comes across really abrasive and you're like" OMG what did I sign up for?!" His class is NOT bad. Online course is just 4 tests and one written paper with LOTS of reading. The only way to not do well is to not read your lessons and follow simple directions. Taking him again for 1302

Very good at being detailed

I took Professor Means Summer II. It was quite challenging but he was always available to help when I needed him. He is very understanding. I did pass his class, but he made me work for it. LOL

Dr. Means is a great professor paints a picture in your head when he speaks history. If you follow the learning objectives and study hard you will make a good grade

Means is a very good lecturer. History is an information heavy class by nature and he is good at giving said information through really good lectures. The class was not easy but he gave us things to prepare for the tests and his homework assignment(s) was doable as long as you didn't try to do it all in one night.

Dr. Means is a fantastic orator, which is exactly what you want for something like History. His outlines tell you EXACTLY what will be on the test, so you really have no excuse for not doing well on them. He asks for two book journals over the course of the class, and wants to know your actual thoughts and opinions, not just a summery.

Amazing, energetic lectures, a great teacher, and his tests are designed for you to pass. In his syllabus he includes quiz outlines for each of the 6 quizzes/tests you'll take and he's understanding of personal matters as long as you're up front from the start and not afraid to ask for help. truly wish he could continue to be my history prof. 10/10

All you have to do is pay attention, take good notes, and youll do good on the tests and quizzes.

I took the class online, so I don't know how he does in lectures. I would suggest taking the online class because you don't have to show up to a class. There are only four exams and one assignment which is a book journal. The book was 12 Years a Slave. It was a really good book so it is not painful. Make sure it is submitted as a doc and not a pdf.

You need to take notes while he gives lecture and complete journal on time. His quize are easy as it comes from the notes.

I personally loved Professor Means class. He has his own quirky sense of humor which keeps lectures interesting. I showed up to lecture everyday, took notes with the lecture outlines he provides, & I would study before any quiz and exam and i got an A. Looking forward to taking him again for 1302.

Professor Means gives interesting lectures and clear grading criteria. If you pay attention and read the textbook you should get an A. He is also quite funny and answers questions well.

Took him for Hist 1301. Classes are pretty interesting, but you need to work on it. Attendance is needed, as the questions are generally from the lecture notes. If you are a history major, then he is a must. Got an A

I took professor Means for 1301 and 1302, he is very passionate about his class and is a great professor. Make sure to take good notes and study if you want to pass. If you are a slacker don't take this class.

Means is really a fantastic teacher, what matters most in the class is paying attention. There are 4 tests and 1 or 2 book journals depending on the semester. He always made History so fascinating, I really loved going to his class. The tests are purely made from the lectures, very straight forward. He has a fantastic personality. 10/10

Honestly, Means is my ideal professor. Teaches solely by lectures, gives GOOD lectures, and grades by few things (3 quizzes, 3 tests, 1 book journal, participation). As long you pay attention in class, take notes, and look over them, there's literally no need for a textbook. Not an easy A course, but not nearly as hard as everyone says. Fun class.

Best professor ever. He is willing to explain anything and everything you do not understand. I'm taking him again for HIST 1302. Super FUNNY, smart, and handsome. Take notes and study. Just use the required book from the library instead of buying the book or code. Repetition is his number one thing that will help you pass and understand. OUTLINE!!!

if you are a procrastinator do not take this class. It is easy all you have to do is read literally read like you are reading a fiction book and you will pass you do have to remember certain events but that is what the class is about. it is easy as long as you pay attention.

A great professor. Very dedicated and always offers to help. All questions from the review on the test. Will surely take his class again! Gives very good lectures.

Professor Means gives great and entertaining lectures. You will pass the class as long as you show up and take notes. Some may view this class as being too difficult, but he goes over all test material in lectures. There is also one book report given, and you will fail if you dont turn it in. Take notes, listen, and you will do just fine.

He loves his job and you can tell. Mr. Means is such a good quirky professor- his lectures are thorough, quizzes are easy if you pay attention, and he doesn't assign hw other than 1 project. He makes class enjoyable and fun to follow. He takes attendance in the first 5 mins so if you're late you'll be marked absent though. It is lecture heavy.

Prof Means is so funny and I enjoy going to his class. He only takes up a few grades but as long as you listen and take good notes and go over your outline, then you'll be fine. I suggest to print out the outline, and make sure you do your book journal. His class is very easy just play very close attention. I will be taking his 1302 Hist class.

Professor Means was by far one of my favorite professors! Hes super hilarious and I was never once bored of his lectures. His class is super easy if you pay attention and take notes. I was really satisfied with his teaching material and I would definitely recommend :)

Professor Means is not a bad professor by any means (no pun intended). He is different in that there is only 5 grades in the class (4 tests and 1 short essay). He gives the terms that will be on the test beforehand to study but do not expect to just know the definition of the term, but know the how and why of the term. Easy B, hard A.

I had him for lecture but then transitioned into online classes due to COVID-19. He is very funny and his lectures are really interesting. His online class is very easy, just make sure you watch all the videos, read a lot and also take notes. I did have to buy a book for the book journal that is a big chunk of your final grade.

Mr. Means is awesome! You have "a lot" of reading to prepare yourself for tests, but you have no homework besides the few discussions boards he gives. His class is basically self-paced as the tests are spread far apart from each other. Beware of the Book Journal as it counts as a great portion of your grade, but he gives you a lot of time for it!

The lectures were very interesting and he encouraged active participation from everyone, which helped the material stick for me. The detailed study guide was very helpful to study for the quizzes and exams. I almost got an A but I missed the required book journal. Do the work and you'll get a good grade, trust me. Overall great Professor and class!

I love Dr. Means. His classes are lecture heavy, make sure to show up and take notes. There is a textbook but I never used it since he goes over what you need to know in class. He's extremely funny and loves to be clear. There are a total of 3 exams and a book journal. Make sure you take good notes and study before each test!

Professor Means' HIST1301 class is challenging but rewarding. The lectures are engaging, and the detailed study guides are extremely helpful for acing the quizzes and exams. Using Unstuck study alongside the textbook made studying much more efficient. Worth the effort!

very passionate and funny teacher, when he teaches he will have your full attention for the whole class. and the work is very east. 7 assignments total,3 quizes,3 tests, and 1 book journal. if you pay attention in class, and spend a day or 2 studying for the test youll pass with an A easily. and I'm going to be taking his 1302 class to.

He is a really great professor, and I enjoyed going to his class. He makes it lively and gives you time to ask any questions you might have. He loves it when students ask and answer questions. It goes towards your participation grade, and you get extra credit. Attendance is mandatory, but you will enjoy going to his class.

Dr. Means is very thorough and explains things clearly. He doesn't give a ton of unnecessary assignments, which makes the class manageable. I'd take his course again for sure.