Gillian Weiss - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Professor: Gillian Weiss

Department: History

College: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HSTY250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, very reasonable. Kind of picky about grammar but other than that a very fair grader and understanding. Heavy reading.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HSTY398
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gillian was rude to students. She treated us as children and was overcome with shock when we responded in a childish way. Avoid at all costs. Never recieved below an A in a history course until this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HSTY235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a horrible lecturer. Disorganized and rude. She does not answer questions and expects you to be as knowledgeable about pirates as she is. She is extremely unprofessional and does not dress appropriately. This is the worst class I have ever taken.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FSSO141
• 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:

Super hard grader. Pretty annoying.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HSTY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were disorganized. Class was easy. You just signed your name for attendance. Most people slept or did other work. Her Teaching Assistants did the grading and discussion, the one I had was arrogant. I hated this class, because of the TA, but Prof. Weiss was ok.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HSTY218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, knows the subject well, makes the course material very interesting. She is very lenient and kind and is an overall great professor. I highly recommend her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTEME
• 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 class sucked badly, lots of work and it was painful to sit though the daily discussions

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST234
• 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:

This was a great class. My section was scheduled to meet once a week for 2.5 hrs and the class was discussion-based. Thus, in filling that 2.5 hour block, the class did often resemble a SAGES class. Very interesting readings though and Weiss is more than eager to help. If you have any interest in 'France and Islam,' I heartily recommend it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HSTY234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice professor and a fair grader. Class was run too much like a SAGES class for my liking. Sometimes has difficulty controlling the discussions which usually resulted in off-topic and unfounded statements by class members. A lot of theoretical and philisophical discussions that seemed out of place considering it was a history class. Nice lady.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FSSO108
• 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:

BECOME ONE OF HER FAVORITES. She can be rough on you, especially if you dont do the readings and write a paper on it. SHE WILL KNOW -- NO BS WITH HER. Also she's a much rougher grader than the writing instructor. Slavery is not one of the most interesting topics ever so hope you get a really fun group of kids. Nice lady overall, though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HSTY234
• 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:

She encouraged us to be interested in the material and was very willing to try new teaching techniques. Very nice and understanding!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HSTY224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, if a bit new at the whole teaching thing. Interesting lectures and perspectives, and genuinely invested in her subject and teaching. Fair grader, helpful comments.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HSTY227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

YOU ROCK! I think you are the best prof at Case!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HSTY224
• 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:

good, interesting lectures that seemed to have a point; mixed in class discussion well; fair grader - people who said she isn't probably just can't write! no one likes 113 no matter who the prof is

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HSTY113
• 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:

You would think that a Stanford education would prepare a professor more than Prof. Weiss seems. I wonder if Case realizes the quality of professors they've been hiring...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HSTY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

terrible prof, grades hard yet doesn't know the material herself

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HSTY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

um, what a moron, y'know, um, y'know? good material, as hard as the teacher tries to have no command of it, can be interesting stuff.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HSTY113
• 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:

NO COMMAND OF CLASS OR MATERIAL, YET GRADES TOUGH. HARD TO GET AN A IN THE CLASS. GENERALLY TERRIBLE. DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH HER. WORST CLASS AND PROF AT CASE.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HSTY113
• 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:

HORRIBLE TEACHER. NO COMMAND ON MATERIAL BUT CLASS IS EASY

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HSTY113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

worst lecturer EVER - save yourself, DO NOT TAKE WEISS