Christopher Oldstone-Moore - Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Professor: Christopher Oldstone-Moore

Department: History

College: Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is a gen ed for me. It Is honestly so boring but it is not difficult.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Professor Oldstone-Moore's class. I took the online version, which must have been changed from previous years because it wasn't anything like what past reviews have described. Fairly easy and very spaced out so that a lot of work wasn't demanded of you (four weeks to complete the first module, etc.) He seemed funny the only time we spoke

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Oldstone-Moore teaches to get student's truly thinking about the inter-relatedness of cultures as well as using primary sources. As long as you take the time to do the reading, show up to lecture and his homework questions, his exams are extremely fair. He is a bit harsh of a grader on papers, so be sure to visit office hours for questions.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took as an online course for a core credit, as my only option for the history credit. Tough grader, tests are impossible considering half the material asked isn't covered in the lectures. The book was more help than the lectures. I would not take this class again and would tell students to take another professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult class but you learn a lot. Especially hard over summer where the class is condensed into a shorter time frame. I think if you space out the assignments/readings the workload is very manageable. The presentations he prepares are also informative easy to understand. Very good prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Online class was well put together and interesting. So much work for this class its crazy stupid. 12 mini quizzes in the lectures, 24 quizzes on the lectures (TAKE NOTES), 3 tests, 4 essays, textbook to read, and read the book All Quiet on the Western Front. Threatened to get a worst grade if you attend the online versus in-person book discussion.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Online version of this class was extremely demanding. Way too much material if you have a full courseload. Just didn't have enough time to read, listen to lectures, review, write, etc. If you are taking any other "heavy" classes, I don't recommend adding this one.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 1200HIST
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Made class interesting by interacting with students and having a sense of humor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was a hybrid class so half in person and half online, he had hw assignments that he took very seriously, the online test were actually tough, i listened to the podcast that were boring. It was an okay class ended with a B

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is stupid hard for an online elective. He thinks that everyone should care about history when 90% are taking it as our required history elective. If I would have known that this class was going to be this hard, I never would have taken it. Tests are very hard even if you read/listen to all the material and theres a lot of work to do.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is difficult for a online elective. You have to read a lot of information, and some of the test questions are not even in the reading. If you take it, don't do it online, or get a different professor. Content is very dry and boring too.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is way more difficult than any pre-req needs to be. He grades things really harsh and his tests are ridiculously hard. You can read/listen/take notes all that you're supposed to and still be screwed on his tests. He isn't helpful at all and acts like his class is the most important class in the world. Wouldn't recommend at all.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You would think with this class being online it would be easier. It's not.. First exam we had 60 questions with only 45 minutes. I listen to all the lectures and I read the text but somehow I am still struggling. I would recommend not taking this class online.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class, the reading was a little long but if you paid attention to the online lectures you really didn't have to read to in depth. I loved the references to art as well, which is not normally my thing. Take the online version, he has one of the best set ups I have ever seen, as a future teacher I may steal some of his ideas!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST3600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing teacher & knows his British history. There are only two tests & four small 2 page papers. You also have to do daily questions about the book he assigns but it is super easy & he only collects them every so often. Also, quizes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There online lectures for a lecture quiz and a reading from the textbook for a reading quiz and you have both of these quizzes every week.I read what I'm supposed to and take good notes but when taking the quizzes the the questions and answers are unclear.I do everything I'm supposed to and still get an average grade. Exams are hard too.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST3900
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oldstone-Moore is great with lectures but it doesn't make the material any less dry. My advice: Just push through it and do all your homework and papers and you'll pass no problem. If you go to class you will 100% know and understand what he wants. Not a blow-off class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was in the online section of Professor Oldstone-Moore's West & World since 1500 class. There is a lot of reading but he posts online video lectures which really helps solidify the content. The exams are hard but with it being online you could use all your notes. The textbook though is really essential.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST3900
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is extraordinarily good. He is committed to giving prepared material and wants to make everyone participate. He makes history live and encourages students of particular majors to take notice of certain terminologies related to their future professions. He has material at his fingertips. He's not only good but he is also intelligent

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST1200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He LOVES his job. Even watching lecture power points online was fun because of the little comments he would slip in. He is very understanding and goes over everything very well. Just do all of your assignments! Oh, and get ready to do some reading. Even though this was an online class, I am glad I took him.