James Johnson - Boston University

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James Johnson - Boston University

Professor: James Johnson

Department: History

College: Boston University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HI200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes super accessible and an amazing listener - go to office hours!!! There is a lot of reading and writing, five books and five responses, plus two project check-in writing assignments; two papers, you choose the subject. They are so much fun to do. My second time taking a class with him. Wonderful! Attendance mandatory.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HI266
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's also my major advisor, and I couldn't be happier. Read the assigned readings and talk a few times in class. For papers, go to office hours! He's great to talk with, and it shows him that you're invested, so even if it's not the best paper, he knows the process of writing it. He can seem dry, but after the first two lectures, it's all good

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HI266
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Johnson is a great lecturer. I really recommend this class, it's really interesting but he is also really passionate about the topic. There are 3 quizzes that are easy to do well on, and 2 papers plus the midterm and final. The workload is kind of a lot with the reading, but I still loved the class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HI200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While you definitely do a lot of reading for Historian's Craft, Professor Johnson has chosen books that give you a lot to talk about in class discussion. Also, our two major essays were incredibly interesting and innovative.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CASHI200
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Johnson. He is kind, calm, wise, and he will push you. You absolutely must read for this class. There is almost no online summary info of them. Very very helpful in office hours. Participate actively in class, if you don't you'll miss out on the learning/ get as much out of it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CC101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Johnson is a great discussion leader. He sometimes brings us cookies on Fridays, and he is always sweet. He wants to listen to the opinion of every student, and he provides good directions for discussion. He is a fair grader too. Remember to use loads of quotes in your essays and to use them organically. Try to take his class if possible!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HI190
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Johnson led insightful discussions in class that I looked forward to participating in. The readings were mostly interesting and I loved how he structured the class. Really great guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HI190
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely hated History of Boston. It was too focused on just a few boring topics like busing and immigration and completely ignored the fascinating history of the revolution, etc. Johnson, though, is a stand up guy. He cares a lot about the subject and his students, but his classes are better suited for history majors.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HI190
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 LOVE Johnson. He doesn't talk down to his students, and he makes a point to know who each one is. He's a fair grader and he's very helpful. I was able to go to his office for help with a lot of my work in the course and he was always able to steer my partner and me in the right direction. Definitely recommend him and the class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HI224
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:

I absolutely adore Professor Johnson, and this course is a thing of beauty. Lectures are delivered with grace, wit, refinement, and a profound passion for history and the arts. Brilliant yet deeply humble, Professor Johnson is a warm and decent man who sincerely cares about his students' lives and learning. He makes me want to be a better person.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HI221
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:

Loved Professor Johnson! Cares about his students and pushes them to improve their writing. Always available to sit down and get to know his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HI102
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:

I had Professor Johnson for my KHC seminar, The Culture of World War I, and he was easily my favorite professor that semester. He took us to the symphony. He expects everyone to participate in discussion, but he's so brilliant that you wouldn't dare show up to class unprepared because you don't want to disappoint him. Take one of his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIA1
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:

Professor Johnson is the best teacher I've had in college! He's genuinely intersted in his students and his subject, and makes class discussion a priority. While his grading style and expectations take some getting used to, the class is well worth it. Very highly recommended!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HI132
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:

Best professor ever. Handsome and gentle, very talented and kind.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HI426
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:

I cannot recommend this professor enough. An expert in cultural history but never didactic; he leads from behind and truly values any and all ideas in class. An enthusiasm (if not, appreciation) for the material and an ability to express these ideas in writing is foremost.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIA1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would NOT recommend this class. Johnson is a kind man and a fair grader, but his teaching style lacks direction, cohesion, and clarity. He often demonstrates a distinct lack of engagement or command of the text he is teaching. This class had a lot of potential, but fell far short of expectations.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HI223
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:

Really helpful! Interesting lecturer who knows his stuff

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HI316
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:

A very kind and helpful man. He is good at what he does. Sensitivity and an eye for beauty make his classes all the more enjoyable.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HI316
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:

Prof. Johnson is one of the best professors I've had at BU. HI 316 is a combination of lectures and discussions; Johnson does both extremely well. He expects you to make an interesting argument in papers that goes beyond stating the obvious, without one you will not get above a B+. Also, do not be late for class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HI315
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:

One of those rare professors who's capable of both lecturing AND leading discussions, and one of the few classes I've taken where I've thought about the material outside of class in any significant way. He sometimes meanders into the realm of art-related topics a bit more than necessary, but is nevertheless an awesome professor.

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