John Stifler - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: John Stifler

Department: Economics

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 397B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Textbook definition of what trump is talking about when he calls the media scavengers and roaches. Lies and rumors drip out of mouth like diarreah. Hes completely full of himself and seems to hate his job. He has publicly threatened to quit his job several times and banged his fist on the desk in anger during class. University finally let him go.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 397W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are going to serve as an advocate of the devil you should let people know so that they know they are not dealing with a normal reasonable human.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 397BW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Told one his students they are going to hell and then when everyone looked at him he says "my daughter is gay". Can someone please explain how this professors unique choice in genital attraction makes it ok to curse people? i Don't understand. i guess all we can do is pray for this professors mental problems as well as his daughters

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 397B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Told one of his students that they are going to hell and I believe that claiming to be able to make a decision like that and saying it to someone is unbelievably rude. Hopefully he earns God's forgiveness for his transgressions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 397B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although this professor is caring and a nice guy overall, he can be eccentric. This professor swore, tried to reveal private information based on gossip, banged his fist on the desk, and put a curse on one of his students. These things to me are a spectacular display of unprofessional behavior. This is a classroom not Jerry Springer or a bar.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON397B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is a Nazi in the sane that he is aggressively/violently intolerant of political and religious views that are not in line with his own.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON397B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of reading.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON397W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

John Stifler is a one of a kind professor. He is a man of the world and his assignments reflect the complex economic issues of other countries. His class makes you think like a real economist while making analyses on real problems and developing solutions to them. If you come to his office hours prepare to be inspired. One of the best professors.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 397W
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome, genuine, caring guy. I still stay in touch. Challenging class, forces you to analyze complex issues and develop a conclusion. Stifler's lessons improved my writing immensely. Not an easy course, but one that will leave a lasting impression. Junior writing sucks and is tedious, but I left with a deep appreciation for his teaching. Take it

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 397B
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Very worldly and intelligent guy who makes great use of the small seminar format. The grade is based on attendanceparticipation and six 3-4 pg papers which he grades fairly easily. I would highly recommend, especially if you like reading and writing. You'll get an A and enjoy it, too

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 397W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of my favorite professors so far! He's super helpful and understanding and cares for his students. You need to work for your grade, but an A is possible. He's so sweet and encouraging and I would definitely recommend him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON397W
• 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:

Amazing professor. I learned more in his class than in almost any other class. I had ECON 397W and 397B with him and his courses really helped me revolutionize my writing style. I recommend him to all of my friends and though his courses have a lot of written assignments the payoff in the end is well worth the effort. My favorite teacher at UMASS

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON398W
• 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:

I went into Stifler's class thinking I wouldn't need it, that it would be a waste of time. To my surprise, the class was the most genuinely interesting course I had the pleasure of taking at UMass. Stifler is a generous and outstanding person. Anyone would do well to take this class, not just Economics majors. He will influence your education.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON397W
• 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:

I took 2 classes with Stifler and I have to say he is hands down my favorite professor at Umass. He keeps class interesting, chooses great reading material, gives more feedback on ur papers than you can imagine, and shows genuine care for his students which is nearly nonexistent at Umass.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON397W
• 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:

He's a great professor. Makes the class interesting. The work load isn't what I thought it would be for a writing class. Most assignments are short, only 3 long papers and if you do the assignments and go to class and show some sort of effort at least a B+ is attainable.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON397W
• 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:

One of the best professors at Umass, he is extremely knowledgeable about all sorts of interesting things. I expected writing to be super boring but this is one of my favorite classes. Good reading list, good papers and assignments, overall excellent teaching and great class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON397B
• 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:

FABULOUS professor. take any class you can with him because he's really a great person and a great teacher. really cares about his students! TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON397B
• 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:

Professor Stifler is one of the best and most knowledgeable teachers at this University not to mention he's been everywhere. This class is awesome, if you have any doubts just take it. I'm a polisci major and I loved it and did pretty well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON397W
• 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:

Stifler is by far one of the best teachers at UMass. As an Amherst graduate and professor at UMass for 25 years, he has the expirience and knowledge to keep his class involved every week! I had him for 397W & 397B and he made me want to do well! He is now the advisor for my honors thesis, and has been extremly helpful!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON397B
• 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:

Absolutely the best professor I've ever had. The 397B course was vastly different from any econ class I've taken: it was more like an English or CompLit class in terms of structure and discussion. The 397W class was phenomenal. Attendance is mandatory, as is effort. You cannot coast through these classes, but you will enjoy the progress you make.