Steven Mintz - University of Houston

Professor: Steven Mintz
Department: History
College: University of Houston
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1336
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Easiest HIS 315K class. He teaches at UT and its literally the EASIEST history class you can take. ALL ONLINE
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1336
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took Mintz last spring. Class structure was very confusing. The tests are very specific and dont even correlate to the readings. You have to read roughly 60 pages a week
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1301
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was hard in the sense that the readings and the lectures did not help at all. The tests were mostly short answers and they were oddly specific. Also he grades attendance stringently. I barely scraped by with a B- and Im an avid history person
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1301
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was particularly hard because the reviews were nothing like the tests. You get essays EVERY week and the TAs are very stringent. If I remember correctly only 10% of people made As in this class
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1301
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Do not take him!!!!! WORST CLASS EVER
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1337
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
unless you like history, DON'T TAKE HIM! i hate history and i sucked at his class and everyone else sitting around did too *average grade is a C so think before you take him*
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST0000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Several very interesting classes. Lecture material is great (if you like history - I do!). He looks like Abe Lincoln, but don't let that scare you away. His classes were all very interesting and he obviously has a passion for history. The class is easy if you listen to the lectures and take notes. Don't try to walk in an ace an exam w/o effort
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures were mildly interesting, however, taking notes is strongly recommended. He does provide extra credit opportunities so I strongly urge you to attend. His exams require studying and it's good to read the book as well. Not an easy course but if you put forth the effort, you should be fine.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
NO! NO! NO! Avoid if possible! I failed (I don't fail! All my other classes were A+) He only has two test grades so if you fail one then you're screwed! GOOD lecturer but does not help students. His TAs are no help either, they talk to you like they're superior. Have to show up for notes and buy the book it will help a lot! Again AVOID IF POSSIBLE!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • 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:
GREAT LECTURER! easy to understand but the T.A.s are the one that grade your test. 2 TEST each has 20 MC, ID's, choice of 2 long essay topics. Review for both TESTS are on SYLLABUS! RECOMMEND. if u are a slacker dont take this CLASS! u need THE BOOK, it really helps
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • 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:
Clearly interested and excited by the subject. It's difficult and takes dedicated time but it's worth it. There'll be lots of extra credit opportunities and study sessions. I enjoyed his class very much.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • 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:
Great Professor, but he is a straight lecturer. I recommend you bring a laptop to class to take notes, and pay attention to key points he makes. Only two test which really sucks. Go to class, read the text, take notes and you will be fine.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1336
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy prof.Have to read a lot. Go through the review thoroughly. Two exams consisting of multiple choice, identifications, and essay. His lectures are interesting, shows lots of videos related to time perraiod.Lots of extra credit opportunity towards final.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Avoid this professor. He is an excellent lecturer, however he has no personal interaction whatsoever with his students. Everything is handled through the T.A.s who are very harsh graders. There are only 2 tests (multiple choice, short answer, & essay) and they are difficult.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • 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:
He is an amazing teacher! Lectures are really interesting. I have always fallen a sleep in my previous history classes..but this one keeps my attention. He relates hist to movies and shows video clips. Only two tests for his class!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
easy class.just right lots of notes. study from the book and you'll be fine
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took him for the first US history and hes real cool. you dont really have to come to class if you dont want cause you can get all the info out of the book if you want. juat study the reviews on the sylabus and you will do good. its fairly easy to get a B or B+ if you want and A it will take a lil more work but still easily achievable
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • 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:
Dr. Mintz he's a GReAt teacher!extra credits toward your exams;I would highly recommend Dr.Mintz. he's really passionate about what he's talking about and his lecture is VERY, VERY, interesting you can never fall asleep in his class.There one TA that grade better harsh; but if you study you should be fine.(hint:you should read the book)
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1377
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Mintz is a great lecturer. I have always hated history, but I looked forward to going to his classes. He made history very interesting and helped you understand it by showing video clips and telling stories. I think the TAs grade kind of hard on the test though. I put in quite a bit of work for the first test and made a B on it.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I DO NOT recommend taking him because you only have 2 grades--2 exams. But he is very easy-going and interesting. He knows his history really well. Attendance is only mandatory because of his lectures and no textbook needed. He is very clear on what you need for the exams though.
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