Theodore Cook - William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Professor: Theodore Cook

Department: History

College: William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ASN270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

EVERYTHING IS DONE ONLINE! NO QUIZZES OR TEST. I show up to class and don't even take notes. HOWEVER, he assigns ALOT of online homework. It's not so bad always comment on the "respond" and "react" threads. Then comment on additional threads for that week and you'll get extra credit. Just post a lot online and you'll be fine. He is boring in class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ASN270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely strict and has no problems arguing with students in the middle of class and will make an example out of any student that breaks any rule by mistake. Extremely unprofessional with using different fonts/colors for text/underlining to add to the confusing assignments. He is why tenure should be taken away from professors

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2720
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Making Japanese Pop Culture. Nice guy, but expects a lot from students. 90% of class work is on blackboard, and he expects you to post in almost every thread. Not difficult, but definitely time consuming. Take this professor only if you're sure you won't be swamped with work by other classes because he will only add on to it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ASN4800
• 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:

Dr. Cook is an extremely knowledgeable,caring, and enthusiastic professor. I was lucky to have the privilege of taking his course. In order to succeed, you need to do the weekly readings, attend class, and participate actively. If you do this, you will learn a lot and have a truly enriching experience. Highly recommend!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ASN270
• 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:

Very dry. Fair, I suppose, not the worst professor ever. Just very very dull. Don't take him if you have problems with strict and boring professors; there are plenty other challenging and interesting profs out there.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had him for Military History. It was a lot of work, but than again, it was a grad class. He expects you to read a book every week anywhere from 150-700pgs long. He is very long winded. Research paper topic can be on any related topic. While it was a lot of work, it was a very interesting class. I did learn quite a bit from Dr. Cook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST482
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoying the class. Very helpful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST462
• 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:

Theodore Cook is extremely knowledgeable and interesting. He is probably a little stricter than the average WPUNJ professor - but that's still not very strict at all. Highly recommended.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISR364
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, very very well informed on his subject and enjoys teaching it. Go to class and do your work and you'll do just fine

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ASN351
• 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:

EXCELLENT Prof! Knows his subject inside and out. Including some of the contemporary figures personally. Extremely enthusiastic, sometimes goes off on tangents but they are cool tangents. Does require alot of reading, but its usually pretty interesting. Especially if you like history and world politics. Definately a great prof

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ASN364
• 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:

This is the WORST CLASS I have ever taken. Lectures are so boring. I feel like this is a grad level class. Dont take this class if you are suicidal. Teacher gives hard paper topics and a huge final project. PLEASE GET THIS GUY FIRED

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knows his subject inside and out...was exremely understanding and helpful. A lot of reading so make sure you do it because everything is based on the readings. He was interesting and he has a great sense of humor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This was my first online class and it was so awesome! The reading was that bad, and his assignments were easy. Got an A- in the course. Even thuogh he was in Japan through Summer 1 he answered our questions and gave us as much help as possible. Graded things quickly...Awesome!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I found he knows alot of history and shows alot of passion on the subject. I enjoyed his class. Found him very easy to talk to.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The class was a little overwhelming at first because he throws a lot of info at you in the beginning, but once you get used to the names and places, it gets a lot easier. There was a lot of reading, but it was still enjoyable. If you want to learn about Japan, take this course because he probably knows more about Japan than the Emperor himself.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THIS WAS THE WORST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN IN ALL MY YEARS OF SCHOOL. I TOOK MODERN JAPAN ONLINE, AND IT WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. HE REQUIRES SO MUCH FOR AN ONLINE CLASS. WORK LOAD WAS UNBEARABLE IF YOU ARE TAKING MORE THAN ONE CLASS. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR INSTEAD. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST361
• 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:

Mr. Cook is an outstanding historian. He is not only extremely knowledgeable in teaching Japanese History but is very exited about it as well. He tries his best to get students involved in class and to be curious about Japan in general. His lectures are extensive, relevant, and highly professional. Few have shown paralleled dedicated to his work.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MODERNJAPAN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does not help with any questions you ask and when he does actually respond, he is very abrasive and treats you like you are in Kindergarten. The class is boring and even though it is online, it is harder than a regular on-campus class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Boring as hell! The only reason this guy isn't getting all 1's is because all you are graded on is the midterm and final which is easy as hell since he gives you the questions. Other than that, he might as well have taught that class in the Japanese language he loves so much, because you won't understand a single word out of his mouth.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

ummm horrible all i gotta say horrible!!