Brian Williams - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Professor: Brian Williams

Department: History

College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST359
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I promise you, you won't regret this course. Williams was the BEST professor I have had at UMass Dartmouth. Being a CJS major, I was skeptical to take a History Elective but it absolutely was worth it. Read the books, they're actually very entertaining and interesting. If you don't, you'll struggle. If you don't believe my words, check his rating.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST359
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

William's is THE professor to take a class with at UMD. Honestly the best classes I've taken at this school. He keeps class interesting and takes you on a journey as he's teaching. Made me passionate about a subject I had little interest in. Great teacher. Don't hesitate, his classes fill up quick!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST357
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Williams is an incredibly passionate & caring man. I had to miss a week of classes & he was incredibly understanding/accommodating. Even if you arent a history buff youll get into what he teaches because his excitement is infectious. He knows his stuff - hes lived it & studied it for decades. I highly recommend taking one of his classes!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST359
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am not a history buff at all, but this was such an eye opening class. A lot of work for an elective, but if you go to class and do the readings then you'll be fine. It was nice to finally have a professor that doesn't just read off of powerpoints or practically have you teach yourself. He makes you want to go to class, because its so interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST357
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Extremely knowledgeable and cares about what he teaches. There are times you'll leave class amazed at some of the content he teaches. Semester consists of easy map quiz, quick one-on-one meeting in his office for mid term, four page paper final and 10 page paper due at end of semester which is easy if you have been reading.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST357
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy with incredible stories. Come to class, pay attention and ask a few questions. He loves participation and makes absolutely sure everyone is doing their readings. The books are essential to passing the class, as his exams draw directly from them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST357
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is amazing, he is the best prof. at UMass Dartmouth even if you aren't a history major take as many classes as you possible can with him, you'll learn more than you could ever imagine

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST359
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was honestly my favorite class at the University, The lectures were very informative and eye opening. Attendance is mandatory to understand material, overall a fantastic lecturer, Will be in your top five favorite professors you've had.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST340
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is hands down the best professor I have ever taken and is the best class as well. I had him for the Terrorism in the Middle East class. I think everyone should take him as a professor and this class as well. You will pass as long as you read, he hates students that do not read and will call you out on your test if you don't. amazing class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST357AND359
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Williams' classes offer great depth and insight into the history of the Middle East and the extremist groups which plague the area. I have taken both Empires in Central Asia and History of Terror in the Middle East and they were easily two of my favorite classes I ever took at Umass Dartmouth.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST347
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A legend among men. He has been to some of the most dangerous places in the middle east and lived to tell the tale. He will make you forget about people like the Kardashian's and help you focus on real life. Take his class. DO IT. For Real. Enroll RN.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST357
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took professor WIlliams Eastern Empires course and it was perhaps the best class I have taken in all my years at UMD. The material I learned is unforgettable. Take it yourself to find out more. Williams is a kind, hilarious, and unforgettable educator that goes, literally, over mountains to bring his students the most in depth and enjoyable class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRW113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fun professor, knows how to make a class be interested in what he's teaching. Cool guy. Serious when needed but very helpful, will be there for you

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• 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:

Professor William's only tough policy is on his attendance. If you miss three classes you fail. He holds two a week on the course I took, but if you show up it's flawless. Extra Credit Galore for doing the reading, he wants you to show off! The class I took was HST Major specific. It was all about Barbarians, and very inspiring.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST
• 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:

Best professor at UMD! Don't miss taking him!!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST357AND359
• 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:

Hands down the best professor at UMD. His classes on Central Asian History and Terrorism in the Mid. East were fascinating. I looked forward to each and every class and was very disappointed when he cancelled(which was often). He is extremely energetic and helpful. He feeds off positive energy form his students. Also extremely intelligent. Take him

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST359
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I'd heard great things about Williams before taking the class, and he definitely lived up to expectations. He has so much real-world experience to compliment his lectures, and the class is always interesting. I gained so much perspective on the wars in the Middle East.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST359
• 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:

Dr. Williams is most definitely my favorite professor at this school. He is absolutely brilliant and knows everything about the subject he teaches. Reading is definitely necessary to success. The world needs more professors and people like him. He made me passionate about the subject he teaches. I looked forward to going to every single class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• 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:

This class was very enjoyable, the professor teaches with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. You'll leave class the first day thinking he talks wayyyyyy too fast but you get used to it. The tests are pretty easy and you get to really show how much you know. TAKE IT!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

such a smart knowledgeable teacher always ready to help. Interesting class. quizzes are easy he gives many ways to show you know the information. BEST CLASS I HAVE TAKEN