John Moretta - University of Houston, Houston, TX

Professor: John Moretta

Department: History

College: University of Houston, Houston, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take him. 3 chapter tests and 1 test on a book he wrote. Thats it. Fair grader, just make sure you write a lot for the essay portion on the test.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME PROFESSOR! Very engaging lectures for Texas History. Two MC exams and one essay exam. Just read and go to class, and you can get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best history professor i've ever had, 2 tests mainly focused on his lectures, the second test you have to read a book which is an easy read, just show up and take good notes and its an easy A. His final we had to read a book(which is very interesting). He makes the class really fun and i was always looking forward to be in his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

took this professor online for hist 1302 there is only 3 assignments 2 test with 100 questions each and a book analysis he makes you buy his own book called the hippies you need to write a 5 page paper about the book. If you email him he answers kind of rude. if you do not read the book or write the paper you will fail. remember He Wrote the book.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1378
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Moretta is incredibly helpful. He makes coming to class fun and gives great lectures that are engaging and interesting. Essays are straight to the point, although he is tough, he gives great feedback.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1378
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far one of my favorite professor's of all-time! He's hilarious and extremely knowledgeable of the material he teaches. He truly cares about his students and he always goes on a rant about political things which is hilarious but overall great guy, easy class, just make sure you read everything he gives you and you'll get an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have ever had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Moretta is one of those teachers who inspire you and appreciate you for your hard work. Unforgettable, hilarious and straightforward.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1377
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I hate history, but he makes it so much easier to sit through an hour of lecture. He isn't afraid to speak his mind and he is absolutely hilarious. He also refers to the class as gang which I thought was adorable. Also you don't need the book if you listen in class. The TA added 20 points to your grade if you attended every class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1377
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are good but leave out some information needed for tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

It's been years I had this professor but what I learned from him is be positive, be energetic and be brave. Great professor! Hope to read more of his books.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1378
• 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:

Dr. Moretta made learning about History relevant, fun, and interesting. His class had essays and multiple choice tests. Do your part and you'll do well! He's an AWESOME professor, funny stories, tells it like it is...one of the best I've ever had the privilege of learning from. I highly recommend him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2302
• 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:

Grades essays too hard for an introductory class. Glorifies progressivism. Doesn't have a clue about the great depression. Good lecturer but take what you hear with a grain of salt

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST4309
• 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:

Moretta is AWESOME! He makes things interesting. Attendance is not mandatory but beneficial;4 essays over the four books you read and he goes over the stuff you read in class and discusses it. If you take notes, you will benefit in your papers. He isn't the easiest grader on papers but it's impossible to fail this class. I'm taking him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1378
• 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:

Great teacher, but a hard grader on essays. Pay attention in class and go to class. He makes history really interesting.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1378
• 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:

Moretta is really easy going and his stories are hilarious. Class discussion is really the class filling in blanks for him and it's fun. Easy A if you attend class and take notes. Essay based, no tests, and we go over EVERYTHING you need for the essays in class. Don't buy all the books at once!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1378
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honors 1378 is all discussion based and essay based. Take good notes because your papers will be much easier to write if you have structured notes. Participate in class and read the books. Do not purchase ALL books at the beginning of the year, he won't get through all the books... usually about 3 out of the 5 he assigns.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST4301
• 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:

Awesome, laid back, entertaining, humorous, and extremely helpful!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1377
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME PROFESSOR!!!! seriously he is one of the best you can get. class layout is disscussion and if you dont read the books he can get aggitated (which isnt pretty). verry approchable. NO TESTS! we had 4 essays and he never gives below a C-. Participation is a big key so make sure you go to class. but the class is fun already so attendence is ok.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST1378
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hope that, one day, Dr. Moretta will grow sidewhiskers. It would complete me. Fantastic, funny, endearing lectures, even more fun if you can get him going on baseball. His papers are pretty much just telling him what he told you with a little bit of your own opinion thrown in. Extra points for using his favorite phrases. Great guy. TAKE HIM.