James Broussard - Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA

Professor: James Broussard

Department: History

College: Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his Civil War class and really enjoyed it. He is fun during lecture and is easily thrown off topic (mostly trying to get people to talk about golf). Just take notes on the readings and get ready for quizzes. Participation matters.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor I have ever had. This was a gen ed for me, and I had to work 40 times harder in this class then my four other WRITING PROCESS Soc classes combined. He has quizzes almost every class, and do not even get me started on the exams. They are hard and no matter how much studying you put in the likelihood of you failing is high.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FYE113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is very easy, but be sure to read and take notes for the quizzes. Class is entertaining.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I like him as a person, but as a professor he expects way too much from students who aren't majoring in history or education. You will probably fail his tests unless you know how he grades. I did all of the homework, essays, study pods, tutoring, etc. and barely scraped by.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most of my peers weren't willing to put a couple of hours into reading the text book a week, which is why I did better than almost everyone else. If you study outside of class, you will ace quizzes and exams. His lectures aren't very beneficial. Success is dependent on reading every chapter and speaking up in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader; unless you write down things he's looking for specifically in essays, you'll receive a poor grade. Quizzes every week, loads of readings, and with the way he grades exams, they're quite hard. Too much stress if you're taking him for a gen. ed credit

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS 185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He lectures for half the class time.. expects you to participate just so he can degrade you infront of everyone... also hates the North

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Strongly recommend not to take this class unless you are a history major or extremely good at history. You have a quiz every single week on the readings and you have to read around 50 pages for every class. Class discussions are usually not related to what you read. He marks down when you participate and exams are difficult and completely essay.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Broussard is a very interesting professor. He likes to make jokes, play random games, and giveout chewing gum. He follows the book for class, and he is looking for contribution from students (he likes being asked a question and not answering it). All in all a very good professor for a history class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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 have even a mild interest in American History, you will find his classes incredibly fascinating. Also, he provides study guides for EVERY test and quiz, which contain the contents of the test. Doesn't get much easier than that.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• 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:

Definitely the star of the history dept. His classes are difficult, and they require you to do the reading to do well on tests and quizzes, but he's funny as hell, and if you zone out during his lectures, it won't hurt your grade. Very laid-back, although he thinks the South won the Civil War..

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For a 200 level class there is way too much reading and writing. I am taking this as an "easy" elective but it's taking up just as much time as my 400 level business major classes. Do NOT take this class unless you love history.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Interesting teacher, very hard if you dislike history. His tests and quizes require study time you cant just wing it. All of his classes are lectures, but it is very easy to get him off topic, just talk about paper airplanes or rolling various fruits down the hallway! Also, he thinks the south won the civil war

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"As long as you study enough" Yeah, that's an understatement! While Broussard is funny and care-free, i had to study more for his course than i did for my major. I'm no history buff, so this course was an extreme challenge for me. I don't recommend it unless you are fully prepared for the work required!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST400
• 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:

Doc B is the man! Found this site looking for his email address and had to rate him. I'm class of '86 and changed major to history beteen soph and junior year. Was terrified I'd suck...but didn't because he is a great teacher. I survived law school due to Doc B. I should have taken his advice, stayed in school, and never went into the real world.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS315
• 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:

Broussard is a great professor. I have attempted to take as many classes as possible with him. His lectures are long and boring, but you can zone out because you don't need the information. As long as you read and study, you will do well in his class. He's a great guy and I gurantee you will have fun in his class often, albeit being bored at times.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Broussard is a great professor. In order to do well on his exams you must put in a lot of hours studying. Quizzes are easy if you just read the material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• 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:

the funniest man on campus

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Broussard is the man. Yes, the class requires a lot of reading, but he is very passionate about United States history, and it shows in his lectures. What other professor do you know that lets you roll grapefruits down the hallway? Quizzes aren't too bad, either are the tests, as long as you study a decent amount the class is easy~

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't go over the reading, impossible to follow his lectures, is a really bizzare man, but can be funny. Quizzes aren't that difficult, but the hour exams are.