J. Vinyard - Eastern Michigan University

Professor: J. Vinyard
Department: History
College: Eastern Michigan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class online. There are 3 exams, 3 small discussions, and one long paper. You have to read the entire book cover to cover, and there are no pictures or diagrams. The study guide questions for the exams and what you're tested on are not identical so you really have to read and understand the material before an exam. You have to work hard
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • 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:
Fairly easy online class. You have to do the reading and go onto the websites she provides, but all the information is right there for you. No trick questions on tests. Each test has a one to two page essay associated with it. You get the question in advance and have four days to write it. Highly recommend.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Take it online! It's an easy class. There is a lot of reading, but you have three units, and they are about a month long each, so you just have to manage your time. 3 exams, 3- 4 small discussions for each unit, and a 1-2pg essay for the exams. Not very difficult if you do the readings. And you can always look online for answers.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • 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:
Online class. I really enjoyed this class. The book is a boring read, but there is plenty of information linked to the online lectures. Lectures are printed (no powerpoints). Good feedback and quick grading. Three exams with separate essays and unit discussion questions. She gives you the essay topics in advance which is helpful! Take her!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIS313
  • 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:
took Michigan history 313. Thought Ms. Vinyard was wonderful. bent over backward to assure everyone had fair chance at succeeding . Even posted essay questions well in advance of exams. Style was casual. Encourage anyone with half a brain who is interested in Michigans history to take this class. Will do very well if apply college -level effort.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST300
  • 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:
took 2 classes, 300 and 313. 300 on campus was great, very helpful and interesting/interested. 313 was online, and i hated it. no real lectures, and its hard to learn that way. had i taken it on campus, it probably would have been a better experience.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
WORST TEACHER EVER!!! I took her for the Michigan History class online and she was terrible! Material on the exams mostly came from the book and not lecture. I asked her for help on my essay and she basically told me that I was as smart as a elementary student and belittled me as a person. (Note: I get all A's & B's) Don't take her!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST533
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was my third graduate class with Dr. V, two online and one blended. I already published about a dozen articles on ancient history. My focus was on how she helped -other- students and in that, she is spot on. She directs well the interested and aware learner. She is also willing to wait for you to catch up to her.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took online, and she is impossible. She requires you too read 2 chapters a week out of a book that is both big and has little font. Grades essay super unfair. Her lectures consist of a link to the online michigan webpage. Serioulsy she has the easiest job ever, I don't think she has used any of her own material. Horrible teacher!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • 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:
Online. Ideal class. Vinyard is the most helpful prof I've had at EMU. Answers all emails within a day or two AT MOST. Comments included every time she grades you. And grades were in WAY before other profs. Take her classes!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST534
  • 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:
She is AWESOME!! Lots of communication and tons of reading. This was an online class. She is so helpful. This was my 1st class with her and I can't say enough good things about her. She always replied promptly to her emails. A++++
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Advice for those taking class: 1) attend class every day and take a lot of notes; the notes will help in writing your essays, 2) memorize class notes for exams. The key to the class is to have complete lecture notes. Don't focus a lot on the huge Michigan History text. She is an enthusiastic and friendly professor. Fair grader. Enjoyed the class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • 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:
Great Prof. She loves history and tells the stories well. She truely wants you to learn the material rather than just recite it back. Take her!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, I wish there were more classes I could take with her
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, Extreemly helpfull.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST300
  • 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:
AMAZING. She is so fun and extremely wonderful overall. She is open to new things so what she says doesn't always go. She is very helpful and passionate about history. We had to write on 12-22p. paper for the class and many times we didn't meet throughout semester for "research time." TAKE HER, TAKE HER, TAKE HER!! You won't be sorry!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST124
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is a really good instructor because she is so interested in history. You can tell she loves what she does. Includes MI in everything. Class offers study sessions and help with a grad student.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST313
  • 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:
Dr. Vineyard is a great teacher... She will help those who need it to become better writers and better historians... She looks for the good as well as the bad in your papers... Take her while you still can...
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIST
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Her Michigan History course was one of the most interesting courses I've taken to date. The complete and lengthy book required for the course is not necessary for a passing grade, though reading of it will make you an authority on all things Michigan. Frendly, clear, and helpful describe Prof. Vinyard.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST124313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Vinyard has all the fine qualities you could hope for in a professor at EMU. Her lectures are fun, she knows her History very well, and she is very likable. Above all it's about getting a good grade and if you have a pulse you can get an A. Absolutly recommend her if you can get into her classes.
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