Henry Heller - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Henry Heller

Department: History

College: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1370
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very bad. Does not seem like he cares at all. Will not take another history course because of the horrible experience in his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 1945VIETNAM
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good professor who knows a lot about history. You NEED to take notes, but I found that both classes I took with him were incredibly fascinating and furthered my interest in history. He sometimes needs to speak up though as he talks quietly at times.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great prof and really into history. The only thing I don't like about him is he rambles off topic a little bit and his lectures always go long.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1350
• 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:

Never chose this course again. This professor will lock the door if you are a little bit late.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about history, this is immediate. Clear expectations as to what he wanted you to include in the assignment, essay, and exams. Gives excellent reviews, this man does - it's really all you need to know. Information given quickly, sans powerpoint, but will repeat the info if you ask him loudly enough. Overall, good prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST2720
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Has a lot of insight on what he's teaching, not the boring follow along with textbook lectures. As long as you show up for class and take good notes, you will have no problem with the course. Up front from the beginning what he expects in essays/tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof, he's really clear and extremely knowledgable. He pulls facts clear out of his head, and has an answer for everything. Also, his lectures are very smooth but be prepared to write a ton of notes. You'll need them.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST3580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very insightful, great exam guides (questions on exam given during first class!), office hours were adequate and our conversation was great. Be in class however, you MUST be there because you will be taking notes every second-and that's fine. That's what university is, or at least one of the things that I knew when I signed up.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WORLD1945
• 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:

Heller is great. He has probably forgotten more than most will ever know.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2720
• 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:

probably my favorite course I took at the u of m. excellent marxist class-based analysis of the world since 1945. changed my opinions on the modernization of china. free market my eye! perhaps a bit on the "crotchety" side, but outstanding stuff nonetheless.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1370
• 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:

He is an excellent proff! His lectures are brilliant and all that he teaches in class has a valuable meaning for life! I love history with Henry Heller :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST3580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not the best "people skills" in the world, but absolutely brilliant lectures and not a hard marker for a 3000-level course. Kept my interest the whole time- take his Vietnam course before he retires!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST3580
• 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:

Hard to understand, often droned on and sometimes repeated the wrong or a different date. Didn't talk at all about the 5 books we had to buy, just required we write an essay on them as well as a television series he never finished showing us. No in-class discussion, not very approachable. Wouldn't take another class with him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2720
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

History Since 1945. Very interesting course. He knows his stuff--he wrote the textbook we used. Went over the possible exam questions with us. Will let you revise your term essays after he marks them, and he will look over them if you have a rough draft ready early enough.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WORLD1945
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

nice professor, good notes, good lectures.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you plan on not reading the textbook and just using your notes, don't skip class, don't zone out. Very good speaker, sometimes easy to get lost when he jumps from one time period to another and you don't have a background understanding of the subject. Leaves lots of comments on papers, chances to resubmit, etc, very fair. tough ish marker though

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST2720
• 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:

Very good prof. He knows his stuff and gets his points across in a clear manner.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST358
• 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:

Bright prof but clearly in his own world at times. Little absent minded and it would be nice if he would tuck his shirt in but overall, I would take another course with him. tough, but fair marker

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: VIETNAMWARHIS
• 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:

Terrific teacher. Can be a bit dry at times, but is a fair marker for those who comprehend the material. Quirky sense of humor, and he looks like a happy snowman. One of the most intelligent men I have had the pleasure of meeting! Thanks Henry!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 11272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely the most intelligent prof I ever had and has good lectures. However, that is meaningless when the prof is miserable almost every day. Doesn't respond to e-mail and left exam before everyone was done ~ I experienced this! Easy marker on essays, tougher for tests. Recommended for lectures, not recommended for personality. Grumpy old man!