Andrew Cohen - Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Professor: Andrew Cohen

Department: History

College: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Cohen's class. I took it for my PAF topical specialization and HIGHLY recommend it. I was always telling my friends about what I learned in class because I found it so interesting. I was feeling very overwhelmed before an essay was do so I emailed him, he totally understood and gave me an extension. Great professor!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cohen is a real history genius. He gives really informative lectures. 2 papers, a midterm and a final. They are all manageable as long as you read what he tells you to and actually attend lectures. Isn't mandatory to go but you'll enjoy it if you do and do well in the class. Great guy, very understanding and kind. Highly recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST385
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The content is tough and there is a lot of it- Professor Cohen wants you do to well, but you do have to work for it. I enjoyed HST 385 and his lectures, and he helps as much as he can to prepare for exams. You definitely have to study and read, but the class is good for history majors/minors or those interested in law.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Went into this class thinking I would fail and was pleasantly surprised at how engaging and understanding he was. Definitely my favorite professor. Even felt like changing my major because of how much I loved this class. Take it if you can and don't get scared away by the syllabus!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST385
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Prof Cohen for HST 300 - US Capitalism and HST 385 - US Legal history This man really knows his knowledge around anything based on US history. His lectures are really engaging and offers a lot of information that will be used on tests, so I recommend going to class. absolutely great prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST385
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best professors at Syracuse. Super approachable if you need help. Extremely knowledgeable about what he's teaching and gets students into it as well. Class is very interesting, the course readings are enjoyable. This class would be tedious and boring if taught by anyone else. Plays music Awesome, enthusiastic, and interesting guy

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cohen was one of the best teachers I have ever had at Syracuse. Was super helpful when I had questions and when writing the 1 paper we had for the semester. Really wants everyone to get an A. I recommend him to anyone taking history classes at Syracuse. Seriously one of Syracuse's finest.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Cohen for 102 and 386 and absolutely loved both! 386 was better just because of the content but Cohen knows his stuff about both and is very enthusiastic in his lectures! He won't let you get by without doing the work but he's really helpful with any questions you may have and excited to talk about the content. My favorite prof at Syracuse!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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:

straight forward history class, midterm, final and two essays. lectures are easy to sit through, he is a very good speaker. many people find skip class and those are the ones that think this class is hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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:

Very interesting professor. Enjoyed his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST386
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He knows how to speak and keeps you interested throughout his lectures. Each lecture is sort of like a story but in his smaller classes he stops the story to discuss with students. He wants to give everyone an A. I e-mailed him the night before a paper was due explaining that I wouldn't be able to hand it in and he told me to hand it in when I can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST386
• 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:

Great professor. Very interested and passionate about what he is teaching. Super nice guy and very helpful too

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST386
• 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:

Stand up guy. Class is boring. But the class reading simply because he asks for specific references to the text on the midterm and final. Not a lot of work outside of one major essay and the midterm and final. I definitely recommend this class or any class taught by Cohen.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cohen was great! He was engaging, helpful, and always blared music before class which helped me wake up. Lecture is mandatory. I got mono half way through the semester and he gave me a week extension on a paper no questions asked. My TA sucked but Cohen made the class worth the time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I agree with everything everyone else has said. He's engaging, looks like a very Jewish Andy Dick, and will regrade anything you don't like how your TAs graded. Very helpful and nice on a personal basis.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Great guy and teacher. Very interesting lectures and great speaker. Grading is left to TA's which can be tough. My TA was a very hard grader, but still enjoyed class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting speaker. His lectures were like watching the History Channel

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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:

Cohen knows his stuff! His lectures are somewhat tedious but he does his best to keep students interested, at it usually works. The grading is all on the TAs, so hope you get a good one. Coen's a class act, and 102 is worth taking if you're willing to go to class for a good grade (attendance/being familiar with the material is KEY).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

pretty much the nicest guy ever.. this is the least boring lecture i've ever attended.. the grading is all on the TAs, but i've had paul arras and he's great. strongly recommend taking this class to fulfill a history requirement.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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:

very boring lecture, going would be pointless but they do take attendence so bring something else to do. Two papers a mid term and a final did not use anything from his lecture just used the books and readings to study. TAs grade everything