Richard Barton - University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Professor: Richard Barton
Department: History
College: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIS542
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing! This class literally helped me decide what I wanted to study. He's VERY helpful and teaches like an actual college history class where there are actually readings and papers. If your parents did the dishes for you growing up you'll hate this class but if you actually want to get better TAKE IT! TAKE IT NOW!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIS391
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Want a professor that grades your assignments before the last week of classes? Well, if you do, don't take Barton. Most grades (all but 3 or 4) were NOT uploaded until the day he submitted grades to the university. Have questions about an assignment? Too bad. He will not respond to emails. Steer clear of this professor if you care about your grades
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIS221
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class to knock out a history credit and it seemed like the most interesting one. Barton knows a lot about what he teaches, but he takes a while to get to the point. We would review the previous class for twenty minutes at the start and we'd only have thirty minutes for the new chapter. It could get frustrating. He's a nice guy though.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIS312
  • 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:
This is my second class with Barton and once again, he has exceeded all expectations. Never seen this man get upset, even when he could tell the class did not do the readings. He is extremely knowledgeable in medieval history, always willing to help, great sense of humor, laid back, and will gladly help you. Do the readings! You will be fine.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIS709
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very knowledgable. Care's more about what you are learning than whether you got everything right. Works with you to help you think deeper, write more clearly, be a better historian. You can't go wrong with this professor.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIS391
  • 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. Barton is a great professor. He genuinely cares about his students and it shows. He is always willing to help and is very patient and wants students to succeed.. I will definitely take another class with Dr. Barton.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIS391
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As a professor he's ok. He's nice. But probably shouldn't be teaching this class, Historical Skills and Methods. Spent a lot of time on things that should be known before the person gets to this class, ex: what primary and secondary sources are. Spent little time expanding on what makes a good research paper. Feel very unprepared for HIS511.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIS221
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing Professor! And his TAs were Awesome too!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIS705
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Barton was an excellent professor. Very knowledgeable. Very friendly and approachable. He graded everything more than fair. I would highly recommend taking any of his classes. Show up and let him know you want to learn and you'll have an easy A waiting for you at the end of the semester. He had hysterical anecdotes on most days that are worth it.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIS312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class is pretty interesting but there's a lot too it. Expect to do a ton of reading with quizzes afterwards, but only a couple of major assignments. Barton is pretty easy going and tends to make everything as easy as possible, especially if you ask him about it. Go to class, pay attention, and participate, and he'll make sure you pass.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MEDIEVALLEGACY
  • 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:
Dr. Barton was phenomenal! I graduated in 05 and I remember he was such an awesome professor. He made it a point to get to know you on a personal level and he was never angry if you didn't do the reading. Great guy everyone deserves an awesome prof at least once during their college career!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIS373
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm pretty certain Dr. Barton became a medievalist because he likes knights and dragons. He's such a fun professor to have and he never makes you feel bad about anything. Didn't do the reading? He's not gonna hate you for it. He's genuinely interesting and enthusiastic. Everyone should take one of his classes whether you're a history major or not.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIS211
  • 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:
This guy is a genius! It can be intimidating but he is very understanding and helpful. Didn't really like the class overall but he was a good professor.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIS221
  • 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:
Had him for 221 and 312. One of the nicest profs. I've ever had. You can tell he's really in to the stuff teaches because of his enthusiasm. If you have a class with Barton but you also have a TA, email the TA first. he's kind of a slow grader but he's pretty lenient. His powerpoints are long but your exams/quizes are on the reading so no worries!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIS303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Brilliant and funny!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIS705
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very helpful and has a great selection of very helpful readings. Leads discussions in a way that helps students to understand even more complex topics. Highly recommend!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST221
  • 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:
Too many readings
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIS221
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very smart, definitely knows his stuff. He is quite nice, but not particularly helpful with questions unless you go to office hours (don't email). A lot of writing and reading.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIS221
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's an ok professor. This class has TAs. Quiz every week on the readings. I felt like this class had too much reading to do every single week. He doesn't respect students time. Class was from 1-1:50, but he'd keep right on rambling up to 3 minutes after I dropped the class when I found out we had a 5 page essay mid term to do over Fall BREAK.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIS705
  • 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:
Superb professor--highly recommend.
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