Ian MacLean - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: Ian MacLean

Department: Theology

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL102450
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Maclean jumps around a lot during his lectures, which is why skipping class isn't a great idea. But he's a nice guy and doesn't go out of his way to make the class hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very charming guy. I like his accent and he says witty remarks that make me laugh. You're only graded by a midterm, one, short essay, and a final exam. You will be fine as long as you are really focusing on his lecture. He rambles a lot, but you get used to it. He can be rather forgetful at times. Take good notes and the class will be easy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a funny man, loves cheesecake and doesn't do well with technology; TA handles that. one test, midterm, paper, final. He just lectures in class about the readings due that day, doesn't really write on the board. Slight accent, ask him to repeat or a question and he happily will. Go to office hours

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's so sweet. Go to office hours if you have questions and he will gladly help you. The final paper is a book review and its pretty easy to get an A on. Study for the tests and go to class, it's not too bad. I would take him again. Takes random attendance.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ian is a great professor. You can tell he is very knowledgeable about his course, however his lectures are somewhat confusing and hard to take notes on. He does not write very many things on the board so it is difficult to go back and look at your own notes for help, however he does make a study guide to assist you for tests. Expect reading.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Maclean is the cutest old man ever and he loves his cheesecake. His lectures are sometimes all over the place but it's a great class. I loved the material we learned as well as the week off we got to watch Lord of The Rings. 3 easy tests (including final) and a book review. He doesn't posts grades which can be frustrating though.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Maclean was a hilarious teacher and I would definitely take his class again. As long as you take good notes in class, the tests are easy. There is only one book you have to read to write a paper on that is due at the end, and the book was actually an interesting read. Also, an assignment is to watch the Lord of the Rings, so it's a great class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL340
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Can I just say that I love this man? Class could be super dry but he makes it so interesting. I wish I could take all of my classes with him. The work load is what you make it, he is so reasonable though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GREL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of my favorite professors ever. Dr. MacLean is amazing. His class is kind of boring and seems like it will be hard at first, but the 3 exams (basically the only grades besides participation) are the easiest exams I've ever taken. He himself is hilarious and so nice. Just study a little bit and you'll be fine. TAKE PROFESSOR MACLEAN!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GREL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has a south African accent. However it is bearable and he definitely knows his stuff. Very into religion and can get the basic idealism across pretty well. With no studying it's an easy b, but if you put work in an A is easily accessible. Definitely recommend as a gened .

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL340
• 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:

Dr MacLean is awesome. His class is always interesting and he is hilarious. I really had no interest in taking a religion class but he made it worth the time. Takes attendance but I never wanted to skip because he makes class worth going to.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• 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:

Professor MacLean is wonderful. He's hilarious and keeps his lectures interesting. He pretty much clearly reviews the material covered in the readings. His tests are fairly straightforward and not too difficult if you study. He designed the course specifically for JMU, so he's probably the best professor you could ask for for GHUM 102

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• 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:

I love love love Professor Maclean. He has that wonderful british humor, and he is not too difficult. Just do your readings, and come to class! Oh, and bring him cheesecake! He's the best. I recommend his class, most definitely.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• 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:

If you give me a cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory you'll get a an A. But all kidding aside, you can slack off a little and get a B. Just read 70-80% of the readings and you will do fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• 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 was so excited to take this class after looking it up on rate my professor! After taking it I can honestly say this has been the worst class I have taken at JMU. Dr. Maclean is a horrible professor. The readings are super hard to understand and the exams are extremely difficult. His class was a waste of time and money. DON'T TAKE!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GHUM002
• 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:

He is a very easy professor so far as you do the readings for the class. I took him in the summer and he makes his summer class pretty easy and fun. Be ready for his cheesecake jokes. He is a very great professor and does his best to help you pass his class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures can be kind of hard to follow sometimes but just take notes and you'll be fine for tests. Really interesting guy to talk to and loves when you visit office hours.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• 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:

The class was not as interesting as I was expecting, and Prof. Maclean is a real nice guy but the class is rather boring and not very easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• 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:

Good guy. loves everything cheesecake and Monty Python, and will tease about accepting bribes. uses LoTR to apply concepts. Reading is necessary to understand where he's coming from, but classes are necessary for his explanations. a few small papers, one group presentation.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GHUM102
• 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:

Really funny, approachable person. Very knowledgable and passionate about what he teaches. 4 2 page papers, easy. 3 tests all straight from the book, difficult but pretty straight forward if you study a lot. you can miss 3 days. One group paper/presentation. Difficult for a gened, can be dull at times but generally an enjoyable class