John Norman - Western Michigan University

Professor: John Norman
Department: History
College: Western Michigan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3660
  • 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:
2 papers, 2 exams, 5 or 6 quizzes, and attendance and attentiveness is mandatory. He is very intelligent and passionate, but he goes off on tangents, says 'um' a LOT. As an ED major, I have to say that he doesn't *teach* his subject as well as he knows it. Pay very close attention during lectures; take notes. The texts are very helpful for exams.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I enjoyed the class a lot. He is very intelligent, with a great sense of humor. If you take notes and pay attention then you should do fine. 7 quizzes, mid term and a final. I didnt do great on the quizzes but still got an A in the class.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3664
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Interesting class and very knowledgeable professor. Can be really hard to follow as he uses um, uh, and fumbles over his words a lot and he goes off on minor tangents now and again. If you go to class, participate and discussion and do not disrupt the class you shouldn't have to hard of a time.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
My man! But horrible class
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't know why everyone says they had such a hard time in this class. If you go to class pretty often and take notes you'll be fine. Just don't text or basically disrespect him while he's lecturing.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • 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:
He is constantly going on tangents that somehow relate back to nazi ideals or Marxism and the choke hold put on western society by the dictators of the 20th century. Also he interjects "uh" or "um" about every third word and really has trouble getting to the point and being concise, though he IS knowledgeable and teaches well
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is really smart and interesting, but he interrupts himself constantly to call out people on their laptops or sleeping-- it's REALLY distracting. The material is really interesting in this class but it would be hard if you are easily distracted and the prof tends to be really pretentious about everything.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
VERY knowledgeable about history, extremely passionate. Which is why he gets so mad when people walk out early, if you do this expect him to say something to you on your way out. Don't try to text or use your laptop, he'll come up directly to you and tell you to put it away. Easy class if you come and take VERY careful notes. Stutters a lot though
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He doesn't know what he is talking about half of the time
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy class, just show up. I didnt ever buy my textbook, but it would have been helpful. Don't get caught talking or texting he will try to embarass you.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • 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:
i hate this man
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was the freaking EASIEST A I have ever gotten in my life. Seriously, this class was a friggin cakewalk. The subject was interesting, I learned a lot about history, and I enjoyed the films and artwork we viewed in class. I am glad I took this course, if you want to do well in this class just pay attention.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • 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:
OMG. He's terrible! seriously, I read his comments & took his class anyway, but DONT. he's RUDE and even though laptops are permitted he said hed kick people out for 'not paying attention' & he DOESNT TEACH ANYTHING! a lot of whats on the exams isn't ever mentioned and what is mentioned rarely's ever on exams. He's a real jerk DONT WATSE YOUR $$$!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very high maintanence Plan to do nothing in the class but take notes No extra laptop use newspapers or sleeping esp. Make huge use of TA and use notes for quiz's or you wont do well Know basic vocab type stuff for Midterm and Final Pretty General and Easy
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It is impossible to pay attention to him in class because right when you're focused he pauses just long enough for you to forget what he was talking about. He didn't show up for the midterm and the TA came in 20 mins late and we had no extention. IF you can stand him, just know the artists, their genre and the names of their most famous works
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3010
  • 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:
First off. WORST PROFESSOR EVER! I have already graduated from a different college and I have been in many class. I have to tell you, I have never had a professor like this. He can't complete a sentence. He doesn't know how to work the old equipment. His TA does everything. The midterm most people failed. What he talks about is never on the exam.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took this class in the summer. Prof Norman was a little scary sometimes but overall I think he is a knowledgable prof. His tests weren't overly difficult and required minimal studying if you go to class. Just NEVER fall asleep because he will publicly embrass you!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3660
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He says 'um' between every word. I asked him to write a Russian name on the board (because I don't speak it) and he refused. The text books were too boring to get through the 3 chapters a night he asked us to read. He gets off subject, doesnt include dates or pertinent data and seems to just like the sound of his own voice. Avoid like the plague.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIST4660
  • 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:
even if do not slack off in the class. he picks his favorites. He Is a rude and consending man towards you if you ask a question to gain some clarirty from his "class discussions". if don't want to deal someone who thinks he is funny for hour and half twice a week do not sign up for any russian history classes. drop if you must save your gpa & self
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST466
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's very intelligent in his subject area. But unfortunately he kind of trails off and jumps around topics. It's always relevent to the big picture and worth writing, but it sometimes creates confusion in my notes. Has a sense of humor, though sometimes appears rude to you if you slack or sleep(for understandable reasons) in class.
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