Jason Glenn - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Professor: Jason Glenn

Department: History

College: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Glenn makes the subject interesting. He is friendly and encourages his students to share their views, but isn't afraid to challenge them. The amount of reading for this class was heavy and you will need to invest a lot of your time into this class to do well. Grading was fair if you are consistent in your efforts and try to participate.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a tough Gen Ed, but it's really run by the TA. Glenn had outfits that made it all worth while. Those pants. And sandals and that purple shirt. And sometimes, the ski cap.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Inspirational. Dapper. Smells great. He seems like he's totally spacing out and you're not learning, but then at the end you realized that you learned stuff.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my fave classes evarrrr! A very interesting approach to history and oodles of uber fun reading! Plus and let me clue you all in on a little secret, best thing about the class is that Glenn, scratch that Dr. Glenn has a Leonardo DiCaprio look to his complexion ;-)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CORE103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Glenn has his own unique teaching style, and it's actually really cool. You read primary texts, make your own ideas about them, and discuss them in class - you read textbooks at the end of the semester. He's all about history in perspective, not just accepted at face value. He challenges you to read a LOT and work hard, in a good way.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CORE103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Favorite professor at USC. Wasn't really interested in subject matter before taking this class but Glenn makes it interesting and engaging. Doesn't lecture too often and lets students make their own conclusions about the reading material before saying anything -- interesting teaching style.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

This was one of my favorite classes at SC. HE IS NOT AN EASY PROFESSOR. Don't expect it. You have to do a lot of reading, and actually think about it. Participation is important. But I've rarely learned so much, it was like a minor epiphany every class. HIST 300 (now 201) is a strange course, and his version is brilliant.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a great professor. Extremely unclear in lectures and does not agree with you if you're point is different from his. extremely harsh grader. Please drop ASAP and stay away.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take this pass/no pass. Lectures were useless. Grading was fair. Only 2 short essays throughout the semester and short-responses every other week. Not a difficult class, but a lot of reading. Though, the final is 50% of your grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

BY FAR the most work I've been expected to do for any class this year, which says something, I'm an engineer. 13 books listed plus more on blackboard, and is a jerk about making everyone read everything. It is too much work, but he says he doesn't care. On the plus side, the papers are short, and no real exams... doesn't make it any easier >:|

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

So much reading. I also got my first F on a paper, and I'm a writing major. I usually love reading, but this class required more time put into it than all of my classes for my major put together. It's also expensive with all the books you need. Only take this class if you're a fast reader, and have an interest in medieval culture.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HISTAB
• 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:

This class is ridiculous. Way too hard and intense for a GE. I feel like the professor wants everyone to fail and the TA's also expect an abnormally high level of comprehension from their students. I dont know anyone that is taking this class and enjoying it in the slightest.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

One of the best history professors in the department. Very thought provoking and encouraging to form your own opinions. Allows a lot of freedom for creativity. If you're smart, hard working and have an interest in your education (not just grades) definitely take the class. If you're just looking for an easy A with no work, run for the woods :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

Glenn expects a lot of you. People talk about how hard a grader he is- you HAVE to go to class and you HAVE to do the reading, but there are no midterms or finals and he's pretty easy on the papers. Not hard, just a lot of work. If you can do it, you're fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

In the beginning he tells you to drop the class because its a lot of work. Its not an empty threat. He assigns a ridiculous amount of reading from books not in the bookstore. You have to hunt them down yourself. Expensive! He urges you to talk but berates you during discussion no matter what your point is. I dropped with a W. Stay away!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST102G
• 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:

Prof. Glenn is a great professor. He doesn't lecture much, he just moderates the class discussion. He is clear on his expectations and is fair on grading. Attendance policy is strict-your grade will suffer for not attending discussions. More than 14 books required for the class! Expensive!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

dropped. should've read the reviews earlier. thumbs down.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the guy thinks that not giving you background or any kind of help allows you to figure it out on our own. all you gotta do is read like ten medieval books. well, i don't think so. and he was so mean everyone had to drop the class. the ta's were also very aggressive and didn't let you make your point. horrible class. stay away! tough grader.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If reading isn't your favorite thing, DONT TAKE HIST102!!! His approach to teaching is interesting, but he doesn't give enough background for the class to make much sense at the end. Bottom line: if you're lazy don't take it. If you don't mind reading, it's a great class

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had him for 2 classes at Syracuse...He had a different approach to teaching which was hard, however, they were the two best classed I took there.