Always very clear notes, NO homework, only two tests - a midterm and final. As long as you take good notes and study at exam time, you can easily get an "A"...

Very lecture based teaching style. doesn't like when students comment/ask questions. Kind of has a "high and mighty I am a professor attitude." I got a B. Just take good notes. Midterm not open notes. Final is open note. That is it: no Homework

really good teacher, and class is interesting, makes time go by fast

when you first sign up for the class he makes it aseem like the class will be dificult.. YAH RIGHT!! EASY FREAKIN A!!!!!

this class is cake. No homework or essay. Only a midterm and open note final. Test is full of different types of questions, but you pick the ones you want to answer for a total of 125 pts. and you don't need the book

this is the easiest history class ive ever takin! he makes it very fun and interesting too!

Mr. James is the best. Trust me his history class will really open your eyes to your cultural history. Take good notes.

Really enjoyed this teacher, former comedian and likes to teach so you learn. Gives some extra credit chances. Most of grade depends on mid-term and final (only tests given) are in essay form, however, he gives you all information you need to get A

good teacher. he likes to make some corny jokes and one of his favorite words is "otherwords." i mostly slept in that class but managed to get an A+, maybe its osmosis. you dont need the book, just try to take REALLY good notes.

You have to attend all classes and take good notes. His wild antics help clarify some things and he made me want to learn more about some little known and often hilarious historical facts. Hard to figure out at first but totally cool prof.

this teacher made me aware of what historical omission is and what the real facts are!

I had little to no interest in American history before taking his class - despite the fact I am a history major. Afterwards, I was voracious to learn more, even considered taking his African-American History class despite the fact that I am white.

Mr. James is one of the best teachers I've ever had. I dig that he doesn't assign meaningless busy work. Since his lectures are energetic and interesting, it's easy to pay attention and take notes. You can get by without reading the book, but the book adds a lot. No homework. Just essay tests.

Great teacher, very helpful and informative. Gives all the information you need for class during lecture, take good notes and your class will be easy. Funny guy and entertainining lecturer.

The first day u think its gonna be all hard but its a pretty kick back class. Take notes and pay attention. Write down everything he writes on the board but dont ask questions. He will think you werent paying attention. Hes coo. Two test no busy work assigned. Take him!

If you want to learn about black history... this is the perfect class for you. You learn so much from his lectures.I never thought I would be this interested in history.If you have a chance to take him...Do it!Plus he is extremely easy. I havent read anything and i got an A+ on my midterm.And final

This class is so boring, lecture after lecture after lecture. I didn't pay as much attention as I should have, and didn't read one page from either of the books, so accordingly I was very worried about the midterm and yet I passed with a 100%. Only a midterm and a final in class, no other work! So in conclusion, class is a bore, but an easy A!

This was the easiest A i have gotten. Take notes and take notes, the book was never really needed.

great class, very easy, lots of lecture but only one midterm and an open book final, hardly uses the book for test so dont worry if you dont read it, write down clear notes from the lecture and you will get an A

Prof.James is a man with a lot of wisdom and knowledge. I enjoy his class and lectures very much. He reveals the truth about history that not many people know and I cansee why people would try to hide so much history or why people would try to avoid the truth. He's cool and if you just take good notes youe set!!!Midterm and final!!Nothing else.

James was funny and difinately knew his stuff. His calss is and easy A as long as you take CLEAR notes always write down the dates of the wars the names of the wars, important battles, and imortant captains and so forth. There is a mid term and open book final. I recommend him to everyone

He's great as long as you don't interupt him. But hey this guy is like a genouis, he knows what he is talking about. And his test are easy all you have to do is take good notes, you can't go wrong.

@ first the class seems a little intimidating...but you'll find out that its pretty easy.Take Notes as much as you can becuase they can be used for midterm. EASY A as long as you pay attention.No need for Buying book.Dont be late.Coo person if u get to know him.Videos and lecture is what to expect...easy tho

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great teacher! you have to take lots of notes and have to be there every day. it is a very easy class. he is very interesting and his final is open book, what more do you want!

Stan James is one of the best teachers at SWC! He is funny and entertaining even when he doesn't mean to be. You'll definitely get the serious version at first, but his lectures are great! If you take great notes you will recieve a guaranteed A in the class. Buying the book isn't neccessary. Chuuch!

Great instructor. Funny at times. Very clear with his topics. Attention to detail and take very good notes. Great having you here.

Wow!! he can really intimidate you at first BUt he is really FUN to litsten too and wow he is very easy, onloy two test and no mult choice, blue book easy questions, i only glanced through my notes one night before and got an A, as for final open notes, his lectures are clear that you'll remember & trust me i procratinate and usally loose memory bu

Great Teacher..very intimidating, but he knows what he is talking about. Probably the most interesting course I have taken so far...just a mid-term and a final, essay format..it is SO easy to get an "a" in the class, all you have to do is show up, buy the textbooks, and take notes. You shouldn't get bored beause this is a very entertaintaining clas

Don't buy either book,you don't need to read anything. Take good notes, the final is open note. Study the notes for the midterm and you'll be fine.

Very simple teacher, all you need to do is attend class and take good notes =)

Amazing Professor!! He has a really cool walk.

i always hated history and thought it was very Boring before i took this class.No HW.He made the class interesting and understandable through his lectures.notes are allowed@ midterm.The final is a list of questions with pt. value.u pick an amount of questions(use the 1's u know)to satisfy the pt value req. your test could be 5 questions or15.GREAT

He is a very easy teacher, no text book reading needed at all, just go to the lectures and take good notes, no material from the text will be asked about in the tests so dont even waste your time reading them, just take good notes and the tests are a piece of cake.

Lectures are very interesting. Take a lot of notes because the midterm questions are all on lecture notes and the final is open note. If you come to class,pay attention, and take good notes there should be no problem getting a great grade in his class.

Professor Stanley is amazing. His class is EASY... Just a mid-term and a final. TAKE GOOD NOTES & READ THE MATERIAL HE ASSIGNS. You should have NO problem getting an 'A' or 'B' in his class.

TAKE HIS CLASS. only two exams. midterm and final. midterm is not open notes but the final is. u have to take his class. i got an A because u can answer the questions u only know and if u dont know something u dont have to answer it. TAKE IT! lol

Take notes and read, study for his test. Hes really passionate about what he does and he knows a lot of stuff that people SHOULD know.

Go to class and take good notes and you are pretty much guaranteed an A. Class is interesting, and he really is one of the best lecturers on campus. Just don't expect a lot of student-teacher interaction. Let him do his thing and you will learn a lot.

this guy is funny and sarcastic. really u dont need to buy the damn book, just buy the book that he personally pubublis or ill just photocopied the buffalo soldiers chapter and return it. TAKE REALLY GOOD NOTES CAUSE, EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF HIS MOUTH IS ON THE MIDTERM & TEST. i got an A and i learned alot.

If history has been a subject you hated because of your past history teachers, enroll in one of Prof James' classes he will teach the real history of the USA and further more he will make it interesting and enjoyable. Prof James is very straight-forward and gives you the answers to all the exams ahead of time so if you fail your a moron!

He's knowledgable and funny. Everything he spits out is the truth, because he researched it for accuracy.

all you do is take notes in this class. cant really talk to people. dont need the book. final is open note. pretty easy class.

take his class. easy A if u normally go to class and on time. DONT NEED book. just take notes and write down important stuff he says. u take two tests in blue books and u HE GRADES THE QUESTIONS U ANSWERED ONLY. if u leave any unanswered he doesnt care. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

seems like everyone complains about sitting down, shutting up and taking notes. its college what do you expect! if you think this is bad, wait till you get into a university where the professors completely ignore their students and TA's grade your papers! if you cant handle this, maybe college isnt right for you.

I really don't know what everyone is complaning about. Mr.James is my favorite teacher of all time.To prove it to you, I took him for five semesters, some classes I didn't even need, but he was so funny and smart it was worth it.Yes, he likes to talk, but take all his notes and you will pass the final. ITS OPEN NOTE FOR CHRIST SAKE!!!

Mr. James was a wonerful instructor! He did work with students if they (for a good reason) missed a test. He KNEW his material. He does want you to listen and take notes. I think that is just because he gives us so much info. and he has a real passion for his subjects. I loved his teaching and would take his class again!

Easy class, but you really do learn alot. Took is 111 class also, passed with a B in 110, and an A in 111. All you have to do is take good notes. He gives you A LOT of information and you watch each video twice. Midterm and Final are the only test he gives you.

He seems a bit intimidating at first. His lectures are puzzling & controversial...in a good way that is! He has a funny sense of humor as well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him...a wonderful professor who is straight forward and honest about the subject. Want to know the truth about African American History? Take this class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i just started and so far he's funny and makes his class interesting. no group interaction or dinamics though.

Easy, all you gotta do is show up and pay attention. you have two test a midterm and final, thats it. Nice if you have your book but its not that necessary. Easy class, and my second time taking this teacher for another hitory class.

Easy A. you have two choices either pay attention to his lecture or buy the books and read them at home. either way, you have to listen to him babble on. he tends to repeat stuff a lot. but theres no homework and two major tests. one of which was open notes.

Pedantic and arrogant, Stanley believes that African-American history revolves around him. Although he suffers from self-exulted hubris, his course is necessary for a complete understanding of U.S. history. His treatment of slavery, racial apartheid, and reconstruction, as well as race riots are exceptionally well done.

I thinks he's funny. The way he explains things about his past and race relations is kind of crazy but its helpful. It made me pay attention in class.

funny-not the first 4 weeks though, if you are a student who thinks this is high school and can come to class unprepared,ask unclear questions and expect him to waste his time with you then this is not the class to take. if you read the book before class and ask intelligent questions then he will answer you respectfully. easy A

I enjoy his class very much. I learn something each class and he goes above and beyond what standard American History has taught us about African American culture. He is funny and very intellectual. I must agree however that he is intimidating and makes some people feel stupid when they ask questions, but if you pay attention you won't need to ask!

Best teacher ive ever had. he actually KNOWS his material.. very smart, genius i'd say. funny guy sometimes and will keep you interested, except when he puts those videos. Easy A...NO HW people! what else do you want!!?? only a midterm and open note final... just go to class.. PAY ATTENTION... take notes! you'll need them.. and thats it....

Two tests, no HW, no need for book. All you have to do is remember what he says, and write down what he writes down. You will pass the tests just by writing down exactly what he teaches. I got an A. Oh, and he mentions that over 10 years of his teaching career he can identify people who make up BS on tests. I studied 10mins before class and passed.

The best teacher i had yet attending southwestern, he knows what hes talking about.. and the way he lecture makes you actually want to pay attention in class, he cracks jokes and tells funny stories everyday. Not to mention theres a only 2 grades,a midterm and final.. i passed his class with an A easyy.

He's a very arrogant man but on the flip side he's very intellegent and knows what he's talking about. The class is a easy A as long as you take good notes( copy everything he writes on the board,important details he says ) and the books are helpful too. There's only a mid-term and final.I would recommend the class if your not a slacker.

any negative reviews on this guys are wrong. this guy knows his stuff and wants you to know the same. just dont ask stupid questions or comments, he WILL make you feel dumb. lol. just write all that he writes on board. i didn't even read the textbook and got an A. the notes are that good.

This professor was indeed the most insightful and knowledgeable professors on this campus. I never learned so much about history in my life and now, history, especially African-American history is my passion, it is what I will continue to study when I transfer. Be on your A game, because he will call out behaviors that are unexceptable.

This class is so easy! all you need to do is take good notes because everything he says and writes on the board will be on the tests. Notes are allowed on the final. I never read the book and still the class was a piece of cake. Great teacher, better than Tuyay !! He really knows his stuff. Arrogant sometimes.

Yea like the previous person said you don't need the book just take good notes from what he says and writes. Your grade will be based on 2 things only a midterm and a final. Midterm is 40% and Final is 50% of your grade. The final is the only test your allowed to use notes in and 10% of your grade is on participation/attendance.

a very good professor. I learned alot from him. you just have to take good notes and study really hard and you will passed. I got A's on all the test so its not that hard. Tahnks professor for everything

OK, Mr. James is very intelligent and depicts history in a clear way. You'll learn though!He repeats his lectures more than once and writes almost everything out so it's easy to follow even if you miss a class but the class was a drag because #1. He goes out of his way to make u feel insecure as a student #2 He's rude #3 He talks to show off a lot!

Professor James is very educated and you learn alot from his class. But he is VERY arrogant and that can get annoying. DONT ASK QUESTIONS OR MAKE COMMENTS, cus he strives to make a fool out of you. Just sit, shut up, take notes and you'll be cool. i recommend this class.

AMAZING PROFESSOR. Easiest ive ever had and the most I'm ever learned from. He knows his stuff. Dont buy the book, you won't need it. Just go to class take notes and don't talk ( he hates questions and comments... I made the mistake of asking one) if you take note you'll pass

He's better then the text book! He knows his stuff and will provide you with more than enough info. I recommend recording his lectures bc of the amount of material. By the way don't ask questions and don't talk in his class. He will make you feel very small with his responses. Overall a good teacher and would recommend!

Excellent professor. He is very knowledgeable about the subject. He delivers his question in an intelligent and funny way. Don't buy the textbook the two exams of the class will be from the notes he writes on the board. Only thing don't ever talk he will embarrass you. Other than that take him.

I learned more in this class than in any other history class. The lectures were fascinating and very clear, and in addition to simply lecturing, he would show documentaries to help cement the concepts. Very skilled teacher, great class. Highly recommended.

I HATE History yet I loved eve minute of his class! he told it like a great story full of action and adventure. He made me interested in history and hes a great guy on the side. Loves to talk, spends most of class story-telling or showing movies. Very comical too, overall hes very entertaining. Not hard at all. TAKE HIM!

Prof James is a good one. As long as you take notes and listen to his lectures you will get an A. His class is geared for you to pass. If you have a question wait till the end of class to ask. He will probably answer it during his lecture.

Took this as a short course. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a wide range of life experiences, but I think it was his 1st semester teaching at SWC. Group presentations got a little crazy because so many people did not show up on their day to present or came unprepared. As a result we got way off schedule.

Great Lectures I learned a lot with just taking notes in class.Be sure not to miss a day as you will miss a lot.

I love Professor James, he is one of the best teachers at Southwestern. You do not need the book so don't bother getting it!

A bit full of himself but he deserves to be. I personally hate history but he makes it really interesting. Highly Recommend!!!

Amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge. He will teach you more than you ever wanted to know about history. Just sit back and listen.

Best teacher I have ever had! I love history but this guy is talented. He can inspire you to become greatness! Instructors have failed to show the good in a culture. Professor James is passionate about history and when he speaks,you can't help but retain all the information. His lectures are like stories and they come to life like movies.

I freakin hate history but this class has been the BEST HISTORY CLASS EVER!! there are only 2 tests and you might think that is tough but it is incredible how an easy grader he is! PLUS, he curves!!! No homework, no quizzes, just lectures which are not boring at all, mostly interesting videos. no need to buy the book, just write notes

Good Professor, very passionate, no homework, provides everything you need for exams. Gives two test a mid-term and final. You need to show up for class because he provides all the notes.

I really enjoyed Professor James' lectures. I wasn't a big fan of history until I took it with him. Outstanding instructor and an incredibly intelligent person. He literally knows so much!!! Test are not too tough if you attend class everyday, just make sure you study. Overall I highly recommend him!

Wonderful history teacher. Prof. James cares about your understanding of historical events, NOT concerned about whether or not you correctly memorized a bunch of dates and numbers like most history professors. Lectures are very detailed and lengthy, but if you attend class regularly and pay attention, you are guaranteed to do well on exams.

Stanley James is a straightforward, no BS professor. Does that mean it's a hard class? Nope, in fact, you'd have to be pretty stupid to get a C. All you have to do is show up and take good notes, and the man's an easy grader, you could even choose your own questions on the two tests. Midterm is not open notes, but easy. Final IS open notes.

your grade depends on minimal extra credit, midterm and final. the midterm and final is completed on a blue book, all short answer/essays with a curve so it's super easy to pass. i BSed my answers and got an A. one of them is also open note. take him

Awesome professor.

Never was a fan of history but his class is so eye-opening. He is an amazing speaker and though his lectures are long, they are very informative and obv useful for the midterm & final. Just show up and take good notes and you'll pass. It is not a hard class, I would definitely take any class he offers.

Taking Afro-American with Professor Stanley, the best Afro-American historian. As I was learning about the Afro-Americans history, it got me to think why I was never told in grade school history time the important facts about Racism, hate because of skin color. A must take class that will open up your eyes and enlarge your heart for humanity.

I took this class during summer and the information given to us was simple enough though it was a lot to take in. The midterm's easy if you review your notes afew days before but the final is actually really hard but I bs'd my answers and still got an A. I'd take his class again, he's funny though he can be rude when talking 1 on 1.

Great teacher with a lot of information

I took American civilization (history 100 I believe) I did not get his book, I simply showed up to class, wrote notes of his lectures and passed with an A. No homework, only midterm and final. He does not care if you can't remember the dates, he just wants you to tell him a story of what you learned, he's a great story teller so you will be hooked

Listen and it may be life-changing.

GREAT Prof. One Midterm paper. One midterm, one final Paper. Take great notes. Enjoy truths.

Clear lectures, supported by films and his own experiences. You can hardly get bored because he isn't monotone and speaks from his mind. He is respectful, as is respected. Your whole grade is reliant on the mid-term and the final. The final is open note. He grades both on a curve.

Your whole grade is dependent on one midterm and the final. It is necessary to attend class because all lecture material are in those two tests. There is no homework or any quizzes but, the class is very lecture heavy.

Professor James is an expert in History. He makes the subject come to life and really interesting. The grade is 40% midterm, 40% final, and 10% participation (No one even participates). It's intimidating however, he designs his tests so that you don't even need to answer half the questions and still get a 100%. Awesome teacher!

The teacher is fine. You need to pay attention when he talks because everything that comes out from his mouth will be on the exam. The things he says is easy to remember. There is one midterm one final exam.

James may seem intimidating to most. Just show up, take notes, and leave (take my word for it, took him for two semesters lol). Ask questions and he will make you feel like a fool. Make sure to write down everything he writes on the board as well as anything that comes out his mouth. Two tests, midterm and final. The final is open note.

1 closed note midterm & 1 final exam (optional & open note) If you have get a B on the midterm, you can opt out of the open note final and write a 10 page essay. The essay is an easy A if you write it purely on facts and do not give opinions. The midterm was moderately easy, make flash cards of important topics events people etc from lecture

On the first day of class he was 30 minutes late and on the final day and that caused people to drop out. He lectures then resumes whatever film is on and walks out for snacks which I thought was cute haha. On midterms and final you can use notes!

Professor James is an amazing professor and life changing lecturer. When I took his class at age 27 he opened my mind to the history and the american story of the Africans that were kidnapped and brought to the west as slaves. Thank you Prof. James you have changed my life and I am a better person mentaly, physically, and spritually. Thanks

I'll be straight out. If you're looking for an easy course professor. Hit the man up, sure he's rude and whatnot. But his final is open note and there is NO classwork-homework or essays to be done. Just take notes and be mature and he'll pass you.

Being a African American woman I truly enjoyed this class. He brought humor and made learning fun. I would love to take his class again.

It's a perfect summer class if you have a heavy course load. No homework, no required readings, graded on three things 1) final 2) mid-term 3) class participation (i.e. just show up). He shows up late ALOT and tends to get off topic ALOT but his lectures are interesting because of his communication style. Learn how to take lots of notes!

hes funny and has no homework but you want to listen to his lectures they have all the answers and he gives lots of sources.

Lost of notes, use of textbook is optional, gives extra credit, as long as you come to class and take notes youll pass. Test are a little difficult but the final is open notes. Only 2 test for the whole semester. Be prepared to laugh, hes funny as heck !!! Taking him next semester. Passed the class with an A+ !

Prof James' class is purely based on lecture. You start taking notes since the very first day of class until the very last. You're grade is only based on the midterm and the final, last one being open note. Maybe not the best choice if you have test anxiety, but if not I really recommend his class if you're not really into HW or random quizzes.

Many years later and I still regard him as one of the best teachers I've had.

Loved his classes! Mr. James is really smart. I took his classes more than once. Do the reading and take good notes. He values his time and expects you to value yours as well.

The only things you need to pass his class: Common Sense, Take notes, Attend class. This class is really not that hard. All you do is watch videos and take notes. His assignments are extra credit and His midterm is based on the videos you watch in class. Easy A, but if you like structure, assignments, quizzes, tests, etc. don't take the class.

Professor James is the reason I became interested in history. His classes are well organized with the outline of what is going to be discussed in class already written on the board. To basically pass or get an "A" in his class all you have to do is write down what his writes on the board in his class. He allows you to use your notes on the final.

His class depends a lot on lectures and if you pay attention in class then the mid-term and final won't be too bad, but they are the only things in your grade. Take notes on paper, the final is open note. Write down anything he writes down and pay attention. He isn't a bad teacher but make sure you attend class and take notes.

The class is very lecture heavy and the only homework is to show up and take notes. The only two graded assignments in the class are the midterm and final with the final being open note. I really liked this format of teaching but if this sounds awful to you, do not take this class! It was literally the same for both semesters that I took him.

He is a good professor. He gets off track a bit and can be a little difficult to learn from if you don't take notes, but the class overall is very easy.

Stanley is that MAN! Professor James is by far the best History teacher I've ever had. He goes into detail on the topic at hand. All the notes given are your success in the class, the documentary as well. Overall his class isn't for slackers, so if you care about your grade this is for you.

Don't listen to the bad reviews. Prof. Stanley is truly an expert. To pass his class, attend his lectures. He does drop for excessive absence. Take good notes and you will be all set. You can achieve an A+ by taking notes and studying them. He is strict and old school but that does not affect the lecture. Give it a shot, its really worth it.

Attendance and class notes are mandatory, and you will not pass without them. The lectures are good but you will need a little bit of background information and review to fully be ready for the tests.

I took this class slightly worried because of what I had heard, but Professor James was excellent. You are only graded on the Midterm and Final Exam (40% and 50% respectively), alongside attendance (10%), but taking good notes and paying attention will help you succeed. The final is open-note as long as you pass the midterm. Excellent professor.

Got an A for showing up to class everyday and writing notes from the whiteboard. Didn't get a textbook. Only had to study a few hours before each exam. His grading scale is forgiving, we got to pick our questions. He's intimidating at first and his handwriting is hard to read but he knows what he's teaching and I genuinely learned from his class.

He is very knowledgeable. I enjoy the structure of the class, lecture first and questions at the end. If you need clarification on a topic, I would suggest to wait until the end of lecture. Professor James is passionate about what he teaches and it shows. If you show up, pay attention, and take notes I promise you, you will pass with a high grade.

Lots of documentaries with his commentary; I personally enjoyed it. Write down every stat/number/date he mentions. Copy whatever he writes on the board. Just TAKE NOTES. Midterm isn't difficult, but you do have to memorize names and events to pass. Overall not difficult if you're good at note taking. Attendance is 10% of grade though, so show up.

The most important thing to succeed in this class is to show up to the lectures and take notes since that is the only material that you will be tested on. Review your notes throughout the week to be ready for the midterm and final which are the only things you're graded on. Make sure to read instructions for tests, as he has a very specific system.

Prof.James is an amazing, first yr friendly professor!!! His Afro-American History lectures are engaging, funny, and passionate. He really knows his material (he even wrote the textbook!). Attend class, take notes, and you'll do well. I'd absolutely take him again! Don't worry about the other ratings He's so awesome, he has some sass but it's cool!

Professor James is a really lecture-heavy professor, but he's incredibly knowledgeable about the material he is teaching. The only assignments are the midterm and final, which he preps you for with classes of integrated documentaries and lecturing. As long as you take and review your notes, you should be fine.