Dwight Watson - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Professor: Dwight Watson

Department: History

College: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST3359AFAM
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

We did not talk about African-American families. We had repeat lectures about urbanization. The guest prof was 100 better. Dr. Watson didn't finish I solid thought. Lots of rambling. Stressful tests because you don't learn. Not enough course work to boost grade. Cuts you off and expects you to be on his level.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: TEXAS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

assigned a mid-term, when students showed, he passed out the mid-term and said it is now a ake home exam.....but, remember to cite your work.....turned an inclass exam to an out of class reasearch paper without a seeming understanding that people spent hours studying and now will have to double thir effort to write a paper....totally clueless/weak

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HISTO1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What can say? He's funny as hell, but sometimes his comments can be humiliating. I'd NOT recommend anybody to take him if you are an international student, specially. HARD to understand his lecture. Jumps from topic to topic then he comes back, etc. NOT so organized during lectures.must read, must prepare FOR EVERYDAY.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST3380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very stimulating lectures, POOR organization. Syllabus was wrong, didn't provide instruction for major assignment. Essays all take home; with instructions on page that conflicted. Changed assignments whenever he felt like it. Felt stupid when I asked questions. Refused to email; poor office hours.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST3380
• 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:

Maybe Dr. Watson teaches different in his other classes, but i took Desegregation of the South. I'm a junior and i would have to say his lectures have been my favorite since going to Texas State. He answers ALL questions with concision and factual backup. His exams and essays are not impossible to do well on. Take him if you're a responsible studen

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST3359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was very very disrespectful to his students. He makes unprofessional comments constantly that make students uncomfortable. He grades unfairly and does not take attendance but says he remembers who was there everyday and lowers your grade if he thinks you missed. He will not answer most questions, and makes you feel dumb for even asking them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST3359
• 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:

Great teacher, good guy, fun class. Brutally honest, clear and concise. Just a lot of work, writing and the like.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST3372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the evil of tenure....no way to affect his manners in the classroom, berates students, pulls 7th grade assignments and then kills on others, HAS ZERO TEACHING SKILLS, why do we let "experts" teach and not be taught to teach....ZERO PREPARATION, rambles, keeps an 80-min class only 30 min, several walks, NO RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS on assgmnt format

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST3372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

most unprepared/disaffected prof ever seen. changes assignments mid stream, changes in class test to take home AND required citations AFTER everyone prepped for exam, makes wrong statements in class, never holds class for entire class length, people now say -- oh, you actually took him for class -- when I say I have him, unprofessional attitude

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He made the class interesting and tolerable. However, I recommend not taking it during the summer!!Be prepared to write FAST & A LOT!! Sit close to the front of the class because he talks kind of quiet. Powerpoints are pointless, write down everything he says!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST3372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great great great!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST3372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

sit in front, take lots of notes! you have to read the text book to pass the class. he messes up the facts sometimes. he does allow time in class to go over info for test and gives a study guide. but def take watson instead of selcraig!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST3372
• 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:

this is not a class you can slack off in! pay attention. takes good notes, sit up front so that you do not get distracted, READ what he asks and dont miss class, and you shouldnt have any problems! he's a pretty cool teacher, funny too!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has some entertaining jokes, but his age is showing in his ability to remember facts. He will cover up his lack of knowledge with blaming it on students not asking enough questions, but never gives room in his lecture for questions. His TA is a terrible grader. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST3359
• 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:

If you are a teacher's pet or hate yourself, take him. He is the worst lecturer and goes off talking about himself the majority of the time. He boasts about how much he wants to help, come to his office hours, etc, but then he's 15 minutes late to his office hours and only wants you in there for a min. 1st & only class i've dropped & it's bc of

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST4375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Watson is a good professor, fun class and ready available. However, you work a lot, you read a lot, and you must hand in papers EXACTLY as he specifies. I suggest using the writing center.I felt that he was confusing in his specifics, so ask questions. He's hard but completely fair. Got a B, should have been an A, but I'm not perfect. I give a B-.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST3359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yes his lectures are random but all of what he says (besides personal stories) are important. He would confuse himself but that doesn't mean he's incompetent. He's intelligent and entertaining...just some what confusing. Either read the whole book or go to class everyday- just keep organized notes. Don't take him for an intro level

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Watson is a horrible prof. He rambles and attending his class is a waste of time. Definately have to rely on your book and that's not even a gaurantee that you'll understand enough for the tests which make no sense as well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult class, but a great professor. I see people say that he is incompetent, and that is completely untrue. Very, very, knowledgeable and intelligent. Well organized lectures. He actually teaches, rather than acting like a human study guide. Know every name, event, and year in the text.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Too demanding for a required intro course and throws in a lot of excess information during lectures that can overload students. Pointers from TAs are survival tips. SI sessions are highly recommended. Essay grading is very strict and basis behind some of it is often irrelevant to the course itself. Reviews aren't guaranteed, study guides don't exist.