John Chris Arndt - James Madison University

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John Chris Arndt - James Madison University

Professor: John Chris Arndt

Department: History

College: James Madison University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST395
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Arndt was one of my FAVORITE professors. He is so caring, sweet, and gives you really good advice for your papers. He is a tough grader on the final paper but hard work in the class will 100% pay off if you ask him for help. He cares so much about having his students pass and will always answer your questions within minutes to hours. love him

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIST316
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Arndt is quirky but wants you to know the material. He is very passionate about history and his students. There is a lot of reading and writing but he reviews in class. I recommend meeting with him one on one to discuss the material or review papers if you get confused. He extended deadlines if asked.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST306
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Doctor Arndt is increible. I am currently enrolled in his History of James Madison. He is amazing; his lectures are fantastic. He goes over the readings before any paper is due making it impossible to get confused. He assigns SHORT 100 word summaries for the readings assigned. He is amazing and would recommend him 12/10.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIS150
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Arndt is a very hard grader. The class is extremely lecture heavy. The midterm and final are the only exams. The midterm is to create an informative website with groups. You may or may not be paired with competent peers because groups are random. Your grade will also depend on two essays about two books that you must read on your own.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GHIS150
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The class is very arbitrary and Dr. Arndt is a tough grader. You do not need the text book, but the books are crucial. You will take notes from the beginning to the end of the class. There are about four long papers assigned and six short papers based off of the books and notes in class. Participate in class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GHIST150
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tough grader. Grade is based off of 2 papers (of books you read), midterm paper, final paper, and participation/attendance.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST150
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Arndt is an amazing professor. His lectures are fast, but he goes into great detail and you can tell he is really passionate about the subject. He is also very helpful and understanding; you can tell that he cares about you as a person and not just as a student.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HST395
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Arndt is awesome. I had him for the dreaded "History 395" class , the one everyone told me to avoid my first year at JMU because of how hard it was. It's only difficult if you make it so. There is A LOT of work to writing a successful paper, but he prepares you and helps with everything. Very understanding when I had life issues too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIST395
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Choosing Dr. Arndt for HIS 395 was a great decision. He is really helpful and cares about his students. He knows his history and will help you narrow down your topic. You have to go to class and to the readings to do well. He makes you work for your grade and isn't going to hand it to you. I got a B but only missed one class all semester. Take him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST395
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Arndt is by far one of the best and smartest professors I've ever taken. He is understanding about deadlines, but doing homework and doing it on time will boost your grade in the end. He knows his history VERY well and is super helpful with the required 20 page paper for 395. He teaches you how to research and to research in DETAIL. Take him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 395
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Dr. Arndt!!!!! Although he is a hard grader and expects a lot out of his students, isn't that what we pay for? Arndt is a wonderful professor who really cares about his students from personal issues to school work he is there for you. A real stand up professor. HIGHLY recommend IF you are going to work and like early American History.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST395
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Arndt is probably the best college professor I have taken. Although the course is very difficult, he explains assignments extremely well and often, gives excellent feedback, and does an excellent job of reducing the inevitable stress. The assignments are constant, but if you keep up, you will do just fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST395
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very helpful for future classes when writing papers. Extremely hard grader. Assignments are very vague and his responses are straightforward and critical. Be prepared to work harder than any other class you've been in before. Again, EXTREMELY TOUGH GRADER.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST422
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Professor. Structured just like 395 so if you do not like writing a 20 page paper then do not take. Otherwise he is very helpful and a fair grader.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POL382
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

welcome to Miami Prof. Attar- Also the class itself may seem intimidating at first, but it is structured and very logical

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GHIST120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Ardnt teaches a good class. He is a great lecturer and is obviously very smart. He is very specific about the criteria of the required papers, and study sessions are very helpful. If I were to take upper level history, I would want to study under Arndt.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GHIST150
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

OK class, Good lecturer, fun project, somewhat of an easy grader and I think he's hott, So I'd recomend taking the class

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GHIST150
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Interesting and enjoyable class. He does a good job of clarifying the material and is very strait forward.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST150
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Guy, but lectures are long and boring with almost zero in depth details about anything. Loves to talk about his critical thinking glossary that is pointless and redunent. Awful grader. Gives me an A on one paper and a D+ on another and i took the same amount of time and effort on both. Very Inconsistant. Do not take him if you dont have to.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GHIST150
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

GREAT TEACHER

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