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“Stark's class is painfully easy, this is true”
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Reviews (102)
Very nice and helpful teacher inside and out of class. His requirements are a little much with the amount of papers he wants, but is flexible with what you want to write on. He sometimes gets off on tangents in class, but definetly loves to teach.
Mr. Stark is who you think of when someone says "absent minded professor." He knows from life experiences the things he teaches. He forgets things all the time, and he has great discussions. I recommend him for anyone.
really simple teacher asks the normal load. tests are usually open book or take home. i took him twice
This guy is totally clueless. He thinks he knows that he's talking about then he rambles on and forgets his point. Beware of the diet pepsi he's a spitter. I'd recommend this easy A to anyone.
The worst teacher that I have ever had.
He is ok. He is certainly hard to follow, in class you always end up talking about subjects that are completely irrelevant to humanities. I admit he is an easy teacher but he is very boring. Easy A.
I took his class online. He's a cool guy, but he grades papers late. Otherwise, he is fairly clear and easy to make an A. I'd recommend him to anyone.
EASY class. A lot of paper writing but it is easy if you are not lazy. He is cool and funny.
Mr. Stark is a very interesting man, and an EASY "A". Basically you just have to write 8-10 papers and attend a few lectures ( I have never had a teacher cancel classes like he did!) But pe prepared to hear stories about him rather than the subject matter.
easy "A" but alot of work is required
A lot of writing, but as long as you do that it is an easy A
Mr Stark is not a good teacher. He blabs on and on about absolutely nothing that has anything to do with the class. His tests are very easy so if you are looking for an easy A then this is it...but other than that...I wouldnt recommend him
He is a great teacher. This online course was easy as long as you do your assignments. I really learned alot in his online course. He would help you in any way.
Excellent teacher!! A lot of writing but it is a very easy class. I received A's in both his classes, wish he taught other classes!!!
easy class but for being online this guy takes forever to respond to emails, forget a return phone call, and don't hold your breath if your waiting for him to grade a paper. good thing his syllybus is clear cuz you're really on your own!
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easy A, bad professor. If you don't respond to email-don't teach an online class. If you want to take a two week vacation in the summer-don't teach an 8 week class (especially if you won't have internet access during those 2 weeks to keep tabs on your online class)
A more than fair on line teacher. If you are not independently motivated, then you should not take an on line class. If you are motivated, you will receive an "A". In class teachers do not hold your hand nor should you expect it from an online teacher. I have taken several on line classes and he was one of the best.
Class is not bad, Prof takes forever grading and responding to emails and phone calls. Its annoying when you really need the response of a teacher when you are paying for your classes!!
Same as other comments about slow grading and answering questions. Overall, it's an easy course to take online.
Stark is a nice enough guy...but blabs on and on about absolutely nothing if you are in his lecture class...definitly know what his religion is cause he talks about it like it is everyone elses too. Takes forever to give papers back and don't even think he grades it...just counts words...easy A but not fun and no guidance...manditory musesme visit
True, he does like to carry one topic to the ends of the Earth and he takes forever to grade papers, but he's a fun teacher! He's very nice and easygoing. His syllabus is clear, so you know exactly what's expected in the class. The museum trips were mandatory, but we could all use a little more art in our lives.
the class is really easy but he is really boring
Got grades? I got one paper graded in the first month of class, but didn't get the other seven graded until the last day of class. I e-mailed him, and at first he seemed concerned. However, I never got a grade and he never answered me again. Ended up with an A, but not knowing that was my grade until the last minute was frustrating.
I guess he is getting better at grades, but still a little slow though.Not very interesting class.95% of the time we watched videos recorded off PBS,but it was a waste of time because all tests were take home.Hardest part was 4 650 word research papers that he grades very easy.8 other papers were required to,but only needed to be 2 paragraphs long.
Professor stark's class is so easy, if u dont pass then your just lazy! He gives like 4 essays that he tells about in the syllabus and has due dates for them throughout the course.His class is all lectures and videos EVERY time. I missed class more than i was there and i made an A in the class! Hes always letting students turn in papers late too!
Good teacher and knows how to help students very well. you may have to go to the museum for research, but that is okay. He love research papers so if you do not like writing or typeing that much do not take him. but if you follow all the steps for the paper then you will get an "A" for the class.
Does a not return e-mails. Grade slow the class is easy as long as you have no need for any questions to be answered.
very easy class on line self pace I am finished with the class an still have two weeks left. Is slow about grading papers. I am still waiting for four grades on papers turned in last month. Does not answer e mails but will reset test if you have a problem. I woould take this class again it is to easy.
He goes off topic too much! He makes come to class but you can do EVERYTHING home since the tests are all essay and reading out of the book! He is very easy but really BORING! He is also very slow at grading.
Take his online class. Gives you three weeks to take one test a write one paper. Both of which can be done in an hour or two.
Professor Stark does not teach, It is an easy A, if you are in need of an easy A. However, unless you take it upon yourself to do more research, you will lot learn anything. If you take his online course, you will hear from him once for the whole semester. He will not return phone calls or emails. You will never get feedback on your essays
TOTAL BORE. YOU CAN DO OTHER WORK IN CLASS. HE TOTALLY GOES OFF SUBJECT ALL THE TIME. SHOW UP TO SIGN THE ROLL. SMART GUY, MAYBE TO MUCH FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. EASY A. COPY AND PASTE WILL GET YOU THROUGH THE CLASS. I DON'T THINK HE READS ANY PAPERS. NOT TEST IN 2450.
This teacher is so out of it. I took the class online. I am still waiting for work to be graded from 14 weeks ago. If you email the teacher he will not respond. The class is so easy you really don't need his help, but if you do you must go to his office to get anything done.
I took his online course. The class was pretty managable, but not helpful at all. He does not respond to emails like he should. He grades fairly, but wasn't impressed on his teaching. Sometimes it would take a few weeks to hear a response to an email or grade. However, I did hear that he was excellent on campus.
Prof Stark is an awful teacher. He does not every respond to emails. He put the final grades in without grading my last 3 assignments. Then he only gives "1" point for any extra credit work that you complete. Do not waste your time. If you are looking for a lazy teacher that you do not want to communicate with. Then take this class!
I would reccommend professor stark....his class is pretty easy and interesting. He does not give a lot of erroneus work and the test comes straight from the study guide, which comes straight from the book, usually in order!
I took his online class and it was a breeze. He grades fairly and the work load was not to bad. I have not taken English 1101 yet and still made straight A's on my papers. Grades where posted in a timely manner as well. Got back with me pretty fast when I had an issue. Take him, he's a good teacher.
This was a very easy class. Follow the sylubus and you should have no problem. He responds to e-mail. I took this class in eight weeks online. If you do the required reading, take test and do the essays you should excell.
Prof. Stark is a terrible teacher, he never responds to emails, doesn't clarify the work, I had a 4.0 average untill this class, and it was my next to the last class I had to take. STAY AWAY!!!
I took this class over the summer. The subject in itself is very interesting, however the professor grades papers with NO feedback and does not respond to emails....and in my class he posted the grades after the class was over. I would not reccomend this teacher unless you like independence...because he will give you plenty!!!
NOT A BAD TEACHER JUST COMPLETE ALL OF YOUR WORK BECAUSE IF YOU MISS ONE ASSIGNMENT HE'LL AUTOMATICALLY GIVE YOU AN F SO MAKE SURE YOU DO EVERYTHING SO THERE ARE NO EXCUSES OTHER THAN THAT HE'S COOL.I GOT A B IN HIS ONLINE CLASS WHICH IS COOL.I ONLY GOT ONLINE ONCE A WEEK TO DO ASSIGNMENTS SO IT WAS THAT BAD.
His feedback was timely and helpful. Tests were reletively easy.
nice but talks alot. gets off subject often. never get out of class on time. DO ALL THE HOMEWORK. miss one assm. and you fail. don't look at him in the eyes or he will stare at you for the rest of the class.
I read the post prior to this class but I did'nt think he could possibly be that bad about grading. The course is over in a few days and I have 7 things still ungraded. He only graded 1 paper this entire semester. I have a paper that I submitted the end of Feb. it is now the end of April??? Don't even think of getting an email answered.
Fairly easy class. 4 quizzes/4 tests/3 essays. Quizzes/tests are only 5 questions (multiple choice or true/false) with a 4hr time limit. Essays are only 850-1000 words. He wasn't very involved but he doesn't really need to be since it was online. But I had a good impression from him in the little we communicated.
Never stays on topic. Attendance is mandatory but find a friend who can sign ur name and u will never have to come to class. You will not know any of your grades because he doesn't return work. (i have a feeling that he only grades the first one and averages your score based on that)
As long as you do your work this is the professor to take. Sure he is slow on the grading process, but it is an easy A.
I took this class online, and it was very easy. Just make sure that you post on the discussion board each week and reply to other posts. 4 essays on each religion.
i took starke's online class..it was a breeze..i recommend anyone who needs an easy "a". trust me asbolutely easy online...
you have 5 tests and 5 essays and you must visit 3 different religious ceremonies for a participation grade. My class ended today and he hasnt graded 3 of my papers so I have no idea what my grade will be. He does offer a lot of extra credit.
Easy class, do the work,5essays on each religion but very slooooooow to grade.
I just finished his online class for the spring term and made an A. Just make sure your essays are in MLA format with 3 references and minimum 600 words and your good, plus 5 tests which you have 4 hrs to complete. Yes, he was slow to grade at the end of the semester, but he lost his 26 y/o daughter. He could've had someone else grade but he didn't
this teacher was pretty easy if you did what he expected. all you had to do was take the quizzes and write the 4 essays and you were good.
Interesting class but boring sometimes so be sure to bring your laptop or some source of entertainment!!! test is usally in the order of the study guide and there is three papers due each time there is a test make sure to do a works cited page in MLA format
Online class was easy. Five chapters, five tests and five papers. Just follow MLA standards and use citations and you'll get a good grade on papers. Got an A.
Awesome professor, easy A, just do the assignments
Very easy A. Mr. Starke is a very intersting man and very smart. Only had 3 assignments but they had a multiple choice test you do at home and 3 essays per assignment. The class can be boring at times but I would still recommend him.
Great professor, Easy A! If you take his class dont sit in the front row he spits when he talks. Very crazy funny guy! Recommend him to everyone!
Good teacher.Very interesting person and likes to talk (in a good way).
Took online. Class was interesting and there are only 5 tests, 5 papers and 3 visits to church, temple etc. Did not grade any papers until last week of class. Did not respond to email or phone msgs. Not a bad class as long as you do not need guidance.
Professor Stark's class was terrific! His passion for history is clear in his teaching. There are only three tests which are multiple choice and open-book. Also, there are only nine papers! He's a little slow on grading. He is interested in answering any questions and has a lot of knowedlge on history. Definently recommend!
Knows a lot about humanities but has the tendency to stray off-topic during lectures. Easy professor, pretty boring at times. Very unorganized
Do Not Take This Professor!!! He talks the whole class time about nothing, you have 3 tests which is a 875 cited and parathetical cite paper, 200 biography paper, 200 paper on a piece of art, take notes off a video off the internet, a 50 question take home test, and class time. He is awful, u will pass if u dont have a life.
Enjoy Mr Stark was easy,enjoyed this class and I If you fail him your are lazy was a easy class.
Very easy. 3 take home tests. No final. Boring class unless you lik Hum. Get yor essays edited by someone in the library though if your not a good writer. And not to be rude but try not to look in his mouth if you have a weak stomach.
He is the kindest man and he is very helpful. He trails off of subject from time to time but he makes you interested in the subject.The homework is relatively easy, and its hard not to get an A in this class. You have to have your book because you do a lot of writing other than that be organized and have extra copies of your work just in case.
This was an 8 week hybrid course. The class was 3 hours long and boring, but easy class. He only gives you 5 tests and 5 essays. You have to visit 3 temples in order to pass the class, but it don't count. The only bad part is that he takes forever to grade your work. He is a very nice professor. I totally recommend. I got an A.
Easy teacher. Boring class.
Mr. Stark is a great professor. He is passionate about his subject and always willing to help if you don't understand. Highly recommend him; you would have to want to fail to do so.
EASY A! 3 take home tests, that's it! Take him! You will learn a lot if you are interested in humanities. EASY A
Pro. Stark is a nice guy but the class was VERY VERY VERY boring. We had only 5 open book test and 5 essays. He is slow in grading.Class ends on 6/26, he has yet to grade our work. We spent 3 hrs 55 mins in class listening to him talk. I will Not take this Professor again.
Professor Stark is an easy going professor. He is very helpful if you need help. Try to build a relationship with him and he will look ut for your grade. 3 take hometests and essys. Easy A
Prof. Stark is not hard, and he is also very lenient. He is also boring and gets very offended if you walk out on him. WARNING: DO not sit in the front. He has a chronic saliva condition, and YOU WILL FIND A GLOB ON YOUR DESK IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL. (His spit tends to build up and then...PEW! A saliva catapult!Overall, his class is worthwhile.
He is a really cool guy. Really eager to answer any question you could think of and yeah he likes to talk but I wouldn't consider it boring if you just engage in the conversation. People complaining about his work are ridiculously lazy its all take home and only three due dates the whole semester. I learned more than I thought I would from him.
Professor Stark was a pretty ok professor. Class was really easy as all you had to do was take notes on a video. Plus you only have three take-home tests for assignments. He did nag about you not being late sometimes but that's about the extent he would go. Other than that I'd reccommend him.
Hybrid course, nice professor, BORING class, easy A
DO YOUR WORK AND GET A F. 3 TAKE HOME TEST FOUR PARTS TO EACH. HE TALKS TO MUCH AND ARGUES W/ STUDENTS. HES BORING. NEVER RETURNS CALL OR EMAIL. LOST MY WORK NEVER GAVE ME A GRADE ONCE I EMAILED IT TO HIM. HES A LOST CAUSE!!! YOUVE BEEN WARNED!
The class is boring but very easy to pass.
Very Boring, Talked too much and lost focus. Really disappointed in the course as a whole.
This professor was awesome! Such a kind man who is passionate about his subject. He does tend to get off subject.. but all in all I will be taking another class with him!
He's cool.Yes he talks a lot,but we didn't have to take notes,or take any test/quizzes.Four papers due (easy).Only negative is the last paper he doesn't give back to you,he grades it after the semester has ended so you don't know the grade.BUT... he explained that whatever grades where on the other papers, probably expect the same. I made an A.
Very easy class. Only 3 take home test, and 3 research papers. Just make sure your CITATIONS are on point! Really easy A.
I took Professor Starke for Fall 2014 for his Zombie based class. It was the most intriguing and fun class I have ever had. All we did was watch a new zombie movie every day and he had snacks in the back. 3 essays, super easy topics. He's also so sweet and reminds me of the nerdy uncle. He talks A LOT but he's very interesting. I would suggest him.
his class is not helpful at all he gets off topic very easy even if he is funny
He gives 3 take home tests throughout the semester, each test has four parts. You must complete all parts of these tests to pass the class, failure to do so, will result in failing the class. His lectures are really long and boring, he always drifts off topic. Class feels like a waste of time. If you miss more than 2 classes it'll effect your grade
The professor cancelled a class and didn't mention some of the work until the 2nd class which came down to him expecting the class to write an essay every 3 days for the last month of the 8-week semester, while taking a test every week on a different religion. The dude left an hour of lecture every class for why Christians are morally superior.
Professor Stark's class is really interesting especially if you love history! This course doesn't require much busy work except 3 take home tests. In Class, we just watch American Visions videos and took notes on the videos and listen to him lecture. I would recommend other students to take this course especially since it is a easy A!
This was by far my favorite class ever. This class was the "zombie" class where we met once a week for 3 hours and literally watched movies pertaining to zombies. Not joking. So if you love zombies, take his zombie class. You wont be disappointed. And there was only 3 papers we had to due also. He even provided popcorn and candy.
Stark's class is painfully easy, this is true. But the guy is a schmuck you watch videos all day of a British guy talking about America. Oh and he rants and rants about how millennials are lazy and unmotivated. 3 test,3essays,3 art analysis, 3 biographies(both are 2 para each) you will pass if you do them all.
I learned a lot about different religions. Class was easy 5 essays, 5 test (online) at home, very easy. 3 mandatory visits to different churches. Give extra credit. His lectures are very informative. Will take him again. Loved this class.
Professor Stark class was interesting. You have to attend every class, if you miss a day he will allow you to make it up. 5 quizzes 5 summaries and a research paper. His lectures are long. Ask questions and he will clarify what he wants done. Especially for his research paper. He is very passionate about his job and the class. Do the extra credit
I have taken Prof. Stark for several classes and I have enjoyed each one! Not alot of homework, but he makes his expectations for the assignments known in no uncertain terms! He is very lecture heavy, but they are always fun and interesting! Plus, his HUM2020 Sci-Fi and Zombies in film and literature classes are FAMOUS around campus!
His lectures are horrendous. I didn't find out until the first day of class that he would be lecturing for three hours about science fiction.
Mr. Stark isn't bad at all. We only had 3 test which took him awhile to give back. The last test he kept because we turned it in on the last day of the semester. He does talk a lot but you can understand it & it helps you. The textbook is needed because he asks test question based on pages. Come to class get your attendance grade & you will pass.
The lectures are very interesting and draw you in, so they are not a bore. As long as you put in effort in the work you are doing, and show an interest, you will most likely get an A. He loves questions, and group discussions are fun. The papers are not graded heavily by the MLA format and he gives you choices on how to format your paragraphs.
He can talk to the whole class. He makes you watch movies for most of class. Miss an assignment you fail. He seems to be a great guy though.
Prof. Stark is a really good teacher. This is my second time taking him for Humanities. He's really good at what he teaches. Come to class watch the Zombie films and interact with him at the end. You do have homework but its not hard at all. I would recommend him to any student that has to take Humanities. He's awesome!!!
Prof. Stark is amazing. This is my second time taking him for HUM. I took the zombies film class. It was very interesting. He's not hard at all 5 quizzes with 5-6 questions and the final paper that was due at the end of the semester. Other than that he's a really good teacher I would recommend him to anyone!
Prof. Stark is a really good teacher. I've taken him many times and this time I took him for a world religious class. He's not a complicated teacher. He lets you know what he wants from you. He's not good with responding to his emails but overall he's a good teacher. He does have long lectures but there all good lectures to listen to & learn from.
There's nothing personal about him that I dislike. He's nice, will answer all of your questions and he will stay a few minutes after class to give advice on the homework. However, you won't get your first test grade back until a month in and sometimes his lectures get off topic. Overall, he's a decent pro and he does give all work ahead of time.
He talks a lot. Even after the clock says its time to go, hell still be talking. But overall, His class is and easy A. I take world Religion with him, we had five major test and five esays and 3 small papers on religions visit that we had to make either online or live. The test were all taken at home open book.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
94%
Textbook Required
50%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
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A-
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Rating Trend
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HUM2211HUM2450
5.0
(1)HUM2250
5.0
(1)HUM2450
4.6
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4.5
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4.3
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