Jonathan Clark - University of Kansas

Professor: Jonathan Clark
Department: History
College: University of Kansas
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST301
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was one of the toughest classes I've ever taken, but it was also my favorite. Be prepared: If you ever want to make an assertion, Prof. Clark is going to challenge you on it! It doesn't mean he disagrees, but a big part of this class is learning to defend your positions. He's really, really good at the "devil's advocate" stuff.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Just show up and pay attention. Many people give him low grades, but the class is rather easy. All you have to do is just show up with the assigned readings and write 2, short 5-8 page papers. He basically gives you your paper content through his lectures so just underline the phrases he highlights in his lectures and use them in your paper--Easy A
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is classified as an intro to the history major, but it is absolutely not taught like one. I regularly would take notes on his 1:15 lecture, and would look back and none of it made any sense or connected at all. Forced us to write the term paper on his specialty, Thomas Paine. Other Hist. 301 classes get to choose their own topic.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The lectures are long and slammed with information. It's hard to follow because so much information is packed into the lecture. The tests don't correlate with the study guides he gives out. He is hard to contact as he has no blackboard and didn't give out his email or phone number at the beginning of the semester. Hard class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
First off, he doesn't have an email or any blackboard access, and his office hours are limited. His study guides and his tests don't correlate which causes so much stress. He knows a lot about British History, and seems incredibly passionate, but if you're looking for an easy 101 class, stay away. He has never taken verbal attendance, either.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Jonathan Clark is a fantastic teacher. I took this class as a senior and it is NOT taught like a 100 level class. He lectures from memory/basic notes and he has a wonderful sense of humor. He is easy to converse with one-on-one(albeit a little intimidating too) and was quick to recommend Evelyn Waugh as pleasure reading. Has his own Wiki page...
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST112
  • 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:
Taking British History with Clark is like taking English from Shakespeare. He's written tons on the subject and knows EVERYTHING. He lectures from memory, which is really impressive. He's also wonderfully British, tweed suit and all. I didn't think this class was all that hard, and it was really interesting. Plus Clark is awesome. TAKE THIS CLASS!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST559
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Clark conducts the course like an Oxford tutorial, lecturing the first class of the week, with students reading their weekly papers the second day. No assigned readings, merely assigned topics for which students are expected to find their own sources. Well worth the extra effort; he challenges the CW and prompts students to rethink history.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • 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:
Professor Clark is a wonderful teacher with so much knowledge and passion for what he does. Attending class is mandatory as takes attendance. He intentionally makes his exams impossible to ace, so a C-D on exams is normal. Attend class, do well on the 2 papers, and his curve will give you an A in the class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is so British! And helpful and a nice guy. Just go to class and do well on your papers. Tests are hard, but he takes that into account when he gives you a final grade. I suggest bringing a laptop, writing down everything (or a tape recorder) and reread it all before tests.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best avoided
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Clark is the man. Intellectual rigor does not mean that he's hard ... it just means you have to work hard to earn a good grade. Plus you should try to read his books ... a compeletely new way of looking at history in general; deep, deep description of British society.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He doesn't give you a chance to write anything down. Bring a tape recorder and study your ass off for tests.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took this class 4 years ago, and I remember it being one of the worst classes of my life. All Clark does is barrel through the material, and it doesn't seem to matter to him if you are actually learning. Plus, he is extremely inaccessible.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
British History was a little boring, but he did have a few instances of humor. (I don't think everyone in class got it, though.) I managed to get an A without doing many of the reading assignments. Our grade was entirely based on two essay tests.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is just a really dull and boring British guy...his test are extremely hard...if he says you dont need to know dates YOU NEED TO KNOW DATES!
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