James Clarke - Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Professor: James Clarke

Department: History

College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST109
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He fell asleep during a movie he put on for my class, he also had very long lectures and it was extremely difficult to take notes. He was quick to answer emails

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Clarke is fantastic, he really cares about the success of his students. His class is easy to get an A in if you do the work - a paper proposal, 10 page research paper, oral presentation, on paper topic, and two essay format tests. Try to get the front left corner (from a seated students perspective) on the first day of class to get the best topic.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am not much of a history fan, but Clarke is open to everyone. very personal, he likes smaller classes. he talks very fast and doesn't leave powerpoint slides up long. fast paced course. textbook isn't really necessary. he's a very approachable guy - like Santa. Rarely uses entire lecture time. He understands that you have a life outside his class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall a really great professor. Personally, I am not a history fan and he was able to teach it in a way that is easy to understand. He offers lots of extra credit throughout the semester. There's an essay midterm and final and a research paper along with a presentation. Totally recommend him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

James Clarke is a great teacher! Comes across as tough and opinionated but is a great guy. There is a midterm and final but in essay format and he gives the class the topics ahead of time. Gives plenty of extra credit assignments but otherwise no homework besides one paper and a presentation. Highly recommend!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he's a grade professor! very interesting and gives good lectures. 1 research paper and project all semester. tough grader but offers extra credit. nice person, I had him for an 8am class. must go to class to pass. we never use the textbook

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very, very easy teacher. Breeze of a class. Sit down and listen to him talk for the entire class, other than student presentations. Take notes on your computer whenever you want to. 2 tests and a paper/presentation. Not hard at all. Nice, sorta funny, old knowledgable guy. Take this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Clarke really is into history and knows everything. We never were quizzed and he assigned readings but I never bought the book. Don't buy the book, you will never use it. There's a huge presentationpaper near the middle towards the end of the semester but you chose your topic like the second day of class. Clarke's really easy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He wants you to do well. If you go to him for help and want a good grade in the class you will receive one. The only required work is a project and three tests. Tests take 20 minutes and then you can leave. Great teacher for people who don't like history. Sit in class and listen to him and you may find it interesting. Would take him again!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Clarke is extremely knowledgeable of his subject matter, and does a superb job of articulating this information to the students. I had no prior interest in American History, but after I took his class, his passion for the subject motivated me to learn as much as I could. I highly recommend taking his class, as he cares about his students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Boring class if you aren't history major but SUPER EASY A. He really wants you to do well. Two tests no final and one paper/presentation.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Don't know if Clarke is going to be here next semester but he was by far my favorite professor. Really enjoyed his job and although the class got boring sometimes, it is really easy. 1 short midterm and short final with 1 8 page paper. Easy workload. If you can take him do it, you won't regret it. Don't buy the textbook.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is terrible. He does not know anything about history and just lectures about nothing for 3 hours. He says "you know" more than anything because honestly he doesnt know what else to say. He is an embarressment to ramapo and should have been fired years ago. I could teach a better history class than this clown

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: US2
• 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:

Amazing Prof. very interesting and really knows his stuff. Cares about the student,fair to easy work load. This is a real college class, 2 exams, one research paper and oral presentation. Encourages classroom discussion. work load. Fair marker. A must take teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

idk what people are saying, he is a terrible teacher. He has his 10 mins of cool, then talks for 3 hours and feels like 9 ... worst class NA

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely boring because he just lectures from his notes and does not facilitate class discussions. However, there is minimal work because there is one midterm and one final and he gives you the essay question beforehand. There is also a project and a paper, but as long as you go to class and do the work theres no reason why you cannot get an A

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He seems intimidating but he's nice. The expectations of his course are outlined right from the beginning and he gives you the questions before the exam which makes the class easier

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Easy for a gen-ed history course. Half of the semester he lectures class, then students teach the second with a presentation and 10 page paper. Only two tests. Its recommended you take notes, but not required. Overall easy going guy, but he knows his facts; don't mess up during the tests or paper. He never made us use the textbook.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This review is from the p.o.v. of someone who has no interest in political history, so my opinion may differ from someone who enjoys the subject. Anyway, Professor Clarke is easy going and grades fairly. There isn't much work in the class aside from a project and two tests, but its very dull and you only learn from other student's presentations.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Prof. Clarke is no-nonsense, lets you know what he wants from day one, and is a really easy-going guy. He is very understanding for students with disabilities and very willing to work with you as long as you are willing to work. Take him if you want to take a good grade but expect to have to do SOME minimal work. It IS college.