John Beeler - University of Alabama

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John Beeler - University of Alabama

Professor: John Beeler

Department: History

College: University of Alabama

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Much like HY101 each of the exams where essay based. Beeler gave possible essay prompts before-hand, I never felt that I was truly prepared for an exam. Every exam is graded by an assigned TA. Therefore, each TA grades differently. Whereas with one you might receive an A, another you might receive a C for the same work. Grades: Exams, attendance.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Beeler knows what he's talking about and is very passionate. I really think I would have enjoyed his class more and his teaching style if it wasn't all online. All of the exams for this class are essays and they count for most of your grade. But the other percent of your grade is just participation. Make sure to take lots of notes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Beeler is a good teacher and good guy. His class is definitely more interesting than any other starting level history class. The essay format tests are difficult to prepare for but you won't get much better for a starting history class than this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His exams give me the most anxiety I have ever had from a 100 level class. This was my last GenEd and it was such a stressful class. I failed the first exam because I gave a fully formed and correct answer to the question and mentioned things I learned from class but because I didn't name drop the specific works I was referencing I failed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HY305
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

There is basically no outside reading that you have to do except for the two papers you must submit. My biggest piece of advice is to come to class and take good notes. You will not have homework and all you have to do is study your notes for the test and read a little in the book for quotes when writing the papers which has NO deadline.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HY306
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Beeler is awesome. His lectures are super interesting and he's hilarious. Attendance is not mandatory and he is incredibly lax about due dates. You can literally turn a paper in 6 years late and he will accept it without penalty (6 years is actually his record). I thought his grading on written assignments was tough, but he's great.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

By far my favorite professor. He makes his lectures so interesting, he's funny and passionate. He responds to emails quickly and will send you the class notes if you were sick. Highly recommend taking him. His tests are based directly on the lectures and he gives you the potential essay topics beforehand. He really wants you to do well and enjoy!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HY300
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm a senior History major and my only regret is that I just got to take Beeler once. Dude is the best lecturer on campus and a super fun guy. His class has the most relaxed structure in the entire History department and maybe the whole university. No deadlines at all, you can even turn your stuff in years after you finish the class. Take him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love Professor John Beeler. I enjoy his class and believe that he is a truly inspirational man.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love Professor John Beeper. He makes lectures fun and understandable. He is opened to questions and very accessable. I would gladly take this course for the next four years if I had the chance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

By far the nicest professor Ive ever had. You can tell he loves history. Attendance is not mandatory but will help you SO MUCH if you go. His lectures have lots of information so take notes. No HW. Only graded on 2 tests and the final. He gives a study guide and essay questions. Go to his office if you have questions- HE WANTS TO HELP YOU PASS!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HY635
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Truly an exceptional professor - equal parts compassionate instructor and frighteningly brilliant academic. Wonderful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Tests and section are the only grades you get, so attending lecture is a must. I never touched my book and got an A. He's a very passionate and funny professor, I love listening to him. A. I looked forward to his lectures every day. It also doesn't hurt that he's a total zaddy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Beeler knows his stuff.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious man, not on purpose, but because he will get distracted in class and start ranting. Absolutely take his class if you don't like history. Absolutely take his class if you love history. His class is easy enough and he's never in a bad mood.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

GO TO CLASS. His tests are always straight from the lecture. I went to lecture and took notes and did no reading outside of class and got 100s on the tests it's so easy to get an A+ in his class. He also makes the lecture interesting so I actual enjoyed the class. Highly recommend him if you are willing to go to class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely take him. I've never seen a man get more riled up about German Unification than Beeler. I had him for 8:00 A.M. so if you need to wake up, listen to him yell about the French Revolution! The tests are fairly easy although your grade will largely depend on your TA, so be nice to them! Kevin was the best! 10/10 would recommend!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HY300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Beeler for British Pop Culture History. He is so sweet and extremely knowledgeable on the subject. He is so willing to help his students succeed, and will help you with anything, if you ask. The content was really interesting as well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy and passionate about what he teaches. I unfortunately had to drop the class because he talked way to fast and I couldnt keep up! Very lecture heavy and was hard to type off the words he was saying because it was way to fast and hard to study if you have bad notes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HY102
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Beeler is very passionate about what he teaches, but his tests are unreasonably difficult for an entry level gen ed class. He talks a mile a minute and goes off on several tangents so it is really hard to keep up with what he says and theres no other way to access the notes. I actually used to like history but this class ruined it for me

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