James Spiller - The College at Brockport (SUNYBrockport), Brockport, NY

Professor: James Spiller

Department: History

College: The College at Brockport (SUNY Brockport), Brockport, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST521
• 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:

Dr. Spiller's teaching style fostered stimulated, open, and honest discussions of modern America. His probing questions elicited deep and thoughtful analysis and reflection of issues that are still affecting America today. Can be a bit difficult, as far as reading req. and grading, RECOMMENDED.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST357
• 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:

Prof. Spiller's great. He can come across to some as arrogant, but not like others at B-Port. He makes his expectations clear at the beginning. The question sheets may be a pain to do, but you're guaranteed a good grade on them if put in the effort to make them detailed. He's very helpful in office hours. The readings are lengthy it IS college!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST357
• 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:

Prof Spiller is probably one of the best teachers I've had at Brockport. He is very interesting and usually discusses current events and he is definitely liberal. Most likely anyone complaining about him is right-wing. He is very obvious about where he stands politically. He knows about his topics, sometimes we watch old movies relevant to class

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's really not that hard. People say he's very boring and arrogant, but they must have mouthed off that they were right and were WRONG. There is a lot of work, but if I ever did any of it, it would be that hard... lol.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Every time I listened to him talk I didn't know if I wanted to cry, or punch him. Only plus side is he constantly BS's his way through lectures, so the class is easily BS'd by a student. Guarenteed at least B+ (as long as you go to class)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST390
• 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:

Not always very clear and may take over your head. Does not seem to respect others point of view. Especially if you are apart of the Republican party.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST390
• 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:

He has very unrealistic expectations. Does not respect his students. Plays favorites.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST390
• 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:

Not a good person. Comes off like he is better than everyone else. Makes everyone feel uncomfortable, like they are being criticized constantly

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST421
• 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:

The man loves history and loves to teach. Knows his stuff big-time. Willing to help and come in to accommodate your schedule if need be. Highly recommend. Warning - keep up with the reading and the writing assignments or you'll be toast, but if you're taking a 400 level course, you should know that by now.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST421
• 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:

things that seem difficult to get to grips with are made clear by Spiller.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST390
• 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:

Awesome teacher. Is committed to helping students. Many struggle with Dr. Spiller as his workload is heavy and expectations high. But, he is always willing to meet with and share expertise and offer guidance. Most just do not take the chance. He offers it over and over. Listen up people!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST429
• 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:

He is why I chose history I have taken all of his courses at Bport. He makes you work hard but is able to help whenever it is necessary. Likes to get to know who you are and what you are about. His class is very interactive with group and class discussion. Be prepared when you go to class. Hard grader, but will work to help you succeed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST302
• 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:

great professor, highly recommended

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very bias. The class should be "socialism in American History"

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST602
• 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:

Dr. Spiller is a very bright, quick-minded, and articulate professor. He's a fine teacher, and he handles seminars, for the most part, excellently. For Modern America courses, particularly at the graduate level, I recommend him very highly; he does very well with themes such as labor, economic history, globalization, and consumerism.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MODERNAMERICA
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hmm lots of info..kinda boring, long assignments, corny jokes all class...he is nice and means well but its not a easy class :-b

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST426
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a great guy. His class is difficult because he expects alot but he is there to help at anytime. Just work hard and its fine. Has a sense of humor that he mixes in with his teaching. Knows alot of information and just wants to share it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MODERNAMERICA
• 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:

Spiller is such a great teacher. He's so full of information and jam-packs his classes full of facts. Cares a lot about the topic but mostly cares about spreading his knowledge. Brings in humor and meshes it with the history to make the classes interesting. History can be boring, but he makes it fun.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, cares about his students...He is hard on people because he cares.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 390
• 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:

EXTREMELY condesceding. If he does not like you, prepare for a bad grade.