James Manley - College of Central Florida, Ocala, FL

Professor: James Manley

Department: Humanities

College: College of Central Florida, Ocala, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All of your grading is based off 4 test. You are expected to know way too much information for 1 test. He is not good at giving you help you do not understand. He gives a lot of online lectures to watch so get ready for teaching yourself. If you can, take another professor...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: REL2300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Manley was awesome! I was very intimidated at first because he clearly is very knowledgable about religion. Class was very easy and to the point. He is very lenient when it comes to deadlines because he knows sometimes we fall behind. Discussion posts and a test for each chapter is all. Very simple discussions and tests are straight from the book!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You are only graded on timed quizzes, but they are very specific to lengthy lectures. You'll get an A if you listen and take good notes. Sometimes they are hard to pay attention to, but you can tell he is very passionate about the subjects. He offers his own textbook, but displays all the info needed in the video lectures.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL2240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy online class to pass, everything is straight from the textbook and easy one liner discussion posts. Took during a mini semester and finished it two weeks early.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL2240
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took REL and HUM with Dr MAnely . In HUM there are a bunch of lectures, in REL its the book only. If you do not watch the lectures or read the book, you will not pass. Welcome to college, no freebies with Manley.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As long as you pay attention to his lectures, you'll be fine! Study for the tests!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Manley provides excellent lectures. He cares deeply about the subject and makes learning the material interesting. The course work is done at your own pace as long as the quizzes and exams are done by the required due dates. As long as you watch the lecture videos and take notes, you will pass with an easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL2240
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Manley really knows his stuff. he chose to make the textbook for comparative religions a cheap to buy one from our bookstore (I didn't like the author, he was hard to understand at times). online you can finish all of the work for this class quite quickly.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty much non-existent. Definitely a self-motivated class. You need to make and keep to a schedule to complete the work. All in all, an interesting class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His demeanor in class is that of an individual who deeply cares about the topics that he teaches and about those who would like to learn. He is fully understanding that the people who take the class are adults and treats them as so. Lectures are done by telling stories and are fascinating if you pay attention. Highly recommended.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had! The tests were not relevant to the lectures that were given. We had this class during summer & he STILL gave the same amount of homework as he would have during a full term. Not helpful, VERY rude& big headed. Do NOT take this professor if you want to succeed at HUM1020!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Thought this class would be extremely boring, but I actually learned a lot from Professor Manley. Awesome teacher and his witty humor is refreshing during lectures. Just pay attention and keep up with your assignments (it's best to stay a little bit ahead) and you'll pass the class easily. Would take another one of his classes in a heartbeat!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just started taking this class and i thought it would be boring, but it was very interesting. He knows his stuff and makes you actually interested in the thing you used to think were boring. Has a sense of humor which is great. Assignments are easy. Taking online and it's great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Manley class is a piece of cake! You must watch his lectures or you won't pass (they are long), but he makes a few jokes to break the ice. His class contains mostly quizzes and three exams. (You are able to work at your own pace!) Make sure you study! He has no final exam!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Posted all assignments on day one. Very easy course.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class to take with Dr. Manely. No final which is amazing. All of his work is posted in the first two weeks of school then he gives you until the end of the semester to complete it. Also, i suggest submitting the work in early so he's no struggling to grade them, trust me. Awesome, teacher all around. Book is Peter Kreeft's Socratic Logic 3.1

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online, and I absolutely loved it. I was never really that interested in history before, but after taking Dr. Manley's class, I love it. He makes the material interesting, and he has a dry sense of humor that he adds to his lectures every now and then. His quizzes are very easy if you take good notes. Definitely take this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. James Manley Ph.D. is an incredible professor. Totally knows his subject and is a walking encyclopedia. If you take on-line course, he provides video tutorials of all chapters form either his classroom or office. Very personable, nice guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• 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:

Amazing! Prior to taking the class I was less than thrilled because I hated history in high school. However, Manley changed my mind. He makes the material so interesting. He comes up with funny little stories to get the information across. Only had to do 20 HW assignments, 4 quizzes, 2 exams. Take this professor! He is awesome!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUM1020
• 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:

His class is really easy if you keep up the the lectures, and the videos that he posts online. Do not wait to the last minute to look at the videos. Always pay attention to the key terms because they are always on the test. The only downfall to his class is that he doesn't get to the point. HE GIVES A LOT OF EXTRA CREDIT.