Charles Cox - Bridgewater State University,Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Charles Cox

Department: History

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 1500PRESE
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cox is probably one of my favorite professors! He is hilarious, and he is all for extra credit. Just go visit a museum write a short paragraph paper on it and boom! His lectures can be confusing, but normally when he writes on the board, that's the important stuff! If you get a 93 on three of the tests you don't have to take the final!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HI132
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cox is a very nice guy don't get me wrong but the way he "teaches" is unexplainable. Every class is a long lecture about nothing that links to the subject of the course. I learned more about his southern charm and sweet tea than I did about World History. Love the guy but teaching wise I'll have to pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Cox is hilarious and really easy to talk to. However, I HATED him as a teacher. His lectures never make any sense, and are impossible to take notes on. Tests ask a lot of questions on things never taught, but he usually scales them. You're only graded on the tests, which are super short but difficult. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunity

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cox is a funny guy, definitely likes to jump to different eras and cross reference. But as others have said, his lectures are rants, tests are quick, and if you are a good writer, you'll do well. Contrary to what others say, as long as you arent a History major, take him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was fortunate enough to have Professor Cox last semester and this spring semester for my history requirements. He has bestowed much wisdom and superb knowledge of the course material, as well as a very interesting and wonderful philosophy of life. Prepare for an amazing semester with Cox and his wonderful personality and great sense of humor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are basically useless but you have to go to class, he makes you write your name on a notebook. He is a nice man, kind of bitter and rude, but also sort of nice. 3 tests and a final, no homework/quizzes, just the exams, he drops the lowest grade and if you get 3 A's u can skip final. Overall an OK class, not a great one.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the funniest professor i have ever had. As long as you do well on the tests you're good for the class. You take 3 tests and as long as you get a 93 or above on all of them you don't have to take a final. Super easy to talk to. Very understanding. Very much lecture heavy and lectures are all over the place.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I adored prof. Cox. He is easy as pie! Always willing to take extra credit! Go to a history museum and he'll love it. I would take him again and again, such a funny guy

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HI131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. There isn't any homework just four tests, including the final. If you get an A on all three tests you can skip the final. He's not a good lecturer; he's all over the place(will jump from 1500s to Nazi germany without really any connection) so you really have to depend on the readings and Google for the tests. Really sweet & funny

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher, switch out of class ASAP. He rambles on about nothing important about the class. And good luck trying to take notes, he writes one word then completely goes off topic with it. Each test you have to answer 3 essay questions in which he just gives you a selection and you have to figure out what is "IN" it. Goodluck with him

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, very interesting professor. If you study the guides you will do well on the exams. Gives extra credit for the museum trip. Enjoyed this class alot!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY hard to follow. He rambles on about nonsense and thinks he is way better than everyone. The tests are on moodle but it is impossible to search the answers because the questions don't make sense to begin with. Three essays for every test

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Cox is great! Evening class and was always entertaining and informative. Optional field trip for extra credit was interesting. Three tests (mix of multiple choice done in class and essays brought in from home). If you get a 93 or higher on all three you don't have to take the final. Otherwise you get to drop the lowest of the three tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Study guides for three tests & final that are terms and essays that rely heavily on the online reading. Easy weekly forum questions online, all tests on online also. Expects students to buy the book, but you can survive without. Says he is always available for extra help but can seem unapproachable sometimes. Nice enough to take for a requirement.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is rude and has no respect for his students. He thinks he is better than every one and when you ask him questions through email such as a test date he responds by saying that you should know when it is and does not give you an answer. Lots of readings. 3 Essays per exam. Extremely hard to follow in class. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST131006
• 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:

Great course. If you pay attention you will learn alot! Funny stories included! Gives study guides and is there to help you if needed. Take this course!8

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. All of our tests were used on moodle including final. Just brought in the essays the day after the test. You take notes and go to class your'll be fine. TAKE HIM =)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cox was always there to help and easy to understand. If you go to class, take notes on everything, not just what he puts on the board, and study, you will do well. Also two of the tests were online including the final. How could you fail? Great Guy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you study , you will learn. He is not easy but it great fun to learn from.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance can only skip 5 classes! Test there are 4, including the final. get to use a notecard on test. say if you do good on 2 test dont have to take third. drop lowest test grade. he is very helpful & love the class. he can jump around alot but its really not that bad. dont buy the book I never used it at all. he says to but dont! uses google!