John Williams - Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Professor: John Williams

Department: History

College: Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a person he's a really nice guy, but the comments about reading isn't truly necessary. Yeah there is a lot of reading assigned but to get a solid grade his lectures and slides do the trick. He does like to teach about film study and appreciation, which doesn't make sense in a Western Civilization course, but he insists that it is relevant.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You have to read to pass this class. Participation is a lot of the grade, and you have a quiz every day (j-term). The exams are the exact questions from the quiz that you get the right answers to and get to keep. So much extra credit offered. Great lecturer, really has a lot of knowledge on the subjects. Definitely recommend this for western civ

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE A FULL STUDENT. He is very passionate about what he is teaching but assigns SO MUCH READING that is required because sometimes there are quizzes and he grades participation. There are 1 paper and 3 tests and he requires A LOT from you. It's just not realistic taking into consideration that we have other classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIV113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! His rating would have been a lot higher because he is a great lecturer, but this class caused me so much stress. It is NOT worth it! He destroyed my confidence as a writer, and I still push off writing papers because he has forever placed a mental block in my head. Also he assigns INSANE amounts of reading! BEWARE!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really just an all around great professor. He had great knowledge of the subject and really cared about it as well. Also, as long as you participate in class discussion, you will do just fine

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS323
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really great professor and always extremely knowledgeable on the subject and if you have a question that he doesn't have the answer to then he'll look it up after class and email you the answer. Just be prepared for all class discussions as participation makes up a big portion of your grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS451
• 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:

I took as many of his classes as I could when I was at Bradley because he was a great teacher. He's a really tough grader, but at the end of it you'll come out with amazing writing skills, which is what he wants. If you skip a class you're behind because so much is covered at once, but it's all interesting and presented well. I'll miss him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS375
• 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:

Williams is a very good teacher, but is an unbearably harsh grader when it comes to essays. He was a critic in his younger days, and it shines here. This is an upper level course, but students should not be expected to put out doctoral level work. Absolutely ridiculous. Show up or you won't pass, and by all means, make sure you do your readings!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIV111112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Williams is a genuinely nice guy and cares a lot about all of his students. Class participation is a must, so if you're like me...might want to stay away from this class. I hardly ever talk and it affects my grade...20% is based off participation. Hard grader on essay tests and papers, but if you make all changes he says to, you'll do fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy. Go to class and read. A lot of reading and stressful essay exams, but he gives you the questions in advanced. He expects a lot from you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• 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:

I was so nervous to go to this class after reading these reviews. However, he is a great professor that should not be feared. He is not mean, rude, or inconsiderate. You don't write papers all the time. We've written one paper so far and it was 4 pages. He's a great teacher and is really passionate about his class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• 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:

My favorite professor this semester. While his class does require a significant amount of work, I felt very challenged in his class. The class environment is very open and he works hard to foster group discussion. He is one of the friendliest men Ive met and he is so eager for his students to learn and to succeed. Id recommend him any day.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• 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:

The class has a considerable amount of reading. As far a gen eds go, the class is more difficult that it needs to be, but it is not impossible. He really makes you work to earn an A, but otherwise he is not an incredibly harsh grader. Be prepared to participate in class discussion, by doing the assigned reading. Be sure to read!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Here is the deal. He is a really nice guy but man he expect a lot. You will write at least 5 papers, AT LEAST. All of which range 4-12 pages each. Also, you have to a crazy amount of reading. His class can be interesting but again the bad out ways the good. Stay away from his class if you are just filling a gen ed unless you have a lot of time

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NOT an east professor but he is AWESOME! Passionate about most topics which kept me interested. You have to keep up with the reading!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HON42
• 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:

I had Williams for the Foreign Cinema Honors Seminar. He was great. He is very nice and never belittles students. He encourages a very open and friendly classroom atmosphere. He grades fairly and his expectations are clear. Take his class at the first opportunity!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is taught at a level way above a freshmen level class should be. Professor Williams is too concerned spreading his own agenda and living in his own world. Take an easy teacher like Kamfl and stay away from this guy. Don't stress yourself out on a 100 level class if you don't have to.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS382
• 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:

Williams is awesome. The class is engaging. There is a ton of discussion so do the reading and prepare. Tests can be tough if you dont prepare. One of the best lecturers at Bradley. Tons of reading.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

taught off of slides. would not post them. very interested in the material. liked it when students participated. essay tests werent too hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIV101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was so helpful when I came to him during his office hours. All my questions were answered, and he helped me in developing my outlines and writing. This class is NOT EASY though. The workload is heavy, so don't take this class if you're not ready to do a ton of work. Other than that, my experience was enjoyable. Oh and Prof. Williams is HOT!!!