Kenneth Hanson - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: Kenneth Hanson

Department: Humanities

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HBR1121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever!! So understanding and helpful!! 10/10 ! loved him

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JST3120
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hanson is the most engaging and passionate professor I have ever had the privilege and honor to be taught by. He is very articulate about what he presents and makes the "learning engagement" fun while personally enlightening. If the scholars who taught were as committed to teaching, their would be more "Einstein and Newton's" in this world.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JST3104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is phenomenal! His class is the best one I'm taking this semester and I've already signed up to take another with him! He really knows his stuff and what's you to learn. Don't take his class if you're looking for an easy grade, he'll make you do your work, but you'll love all of it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JST3701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the BEST professors I've ever had. His lectures online are incredible and you learn a lot. Wish I could take all my classes with him!! Very passionate about his work and it shows....a little quirky but funny. Thank you for making learning an experience I will never forget and look forward to next semester with you!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JST3701
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wow, best professor I've ever had. I've taken online classes before but he made it like watching an interesting Netflix history documentary. So interesting and his dedication in making his lectures was incredible. PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR! Thank you Dr. Hanson for such a good class, I will take another from you.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JST3701
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hanson is a very knowledgeable professor. Weird, very weird. But he knows what he's talking about. If you pay attention in lectures, you'll pass. His review lecture is basically the exam, verbatim.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JST
• 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:

Very good professor, knows quite a bit, a little quirky, but worth taking his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JST
• 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:

Pretty good professor, very passionate, be ready to work, learn lots

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JST3701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hanson makes it a very interesting subject and is super lenient with grading. He's funny and loves all Judaic studies courses. Allowed a notecard for tests, write down everything from slides(easy to do), research paper isn't hard, tests aren't bad I only studied the night before and never got below a 92. Highly recommend. Hope to take him again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JST3701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST,AWESOMEST TEACHER EVER!!!! His History of Holocaust class is very interesting. very interesting information given if you are really into this type of theme. Easy tests and you can do an academic issues list or a 6 page research paper. he is very lenient with his students and also his grading. i would take this professor again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JST3401
• 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:

A great scholar! This class was so great and Dr. Hanson is wonderful. So funny and knowledgeable. Take notes and you will be fine. I hope to take him in the future.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JST3701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher! Don't buy the text! Show up and study the slides and you will do great! Taking him again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JST3144
• 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:

I felt completely lost at first but he did a great job explaining everything and giving great insight. I definitely feel like I learned a lot. There was 1 test, 1 research paper (5pgs), and 1 issues list (3pgs). BUY BOOKS, it'll help understand the subject more. Bring refreshments! He gets swept off his feet when ppl bring food on test days :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JST3401
• 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:

Super interesting! Awesome professor!! He makes history fun and interesting. There is 1 short research paper (5 pages) and 3 tests in total. He reviews before tests. Bring refreshments on test dates and he will be more lenient on changing answers on the test! BUY the Josephus book! TAKE HIM! :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JST3701
• 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:

Absolutely one of the most great scholars UCF has! He gave great insight of the Holocaust. He's very clear and willing to help. He does take attendance. I didn't read all the books, however, the books DO help understand the material and give deeper insight. 3 tests (he reviews before each one) and one 5-page paper. EASY!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JST3401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Quirky&fun I dnt like history but he made most of it interesting enough to swallow Never read any of the books assigned, took great notes that I converted into flashcards to study and got a 98 on the test B4 he put a curve. Curve is generous,& he doesn't expect perfection on the term paper. Always helpful,overall easy class, not bad material either

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JST3144
• 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:

Awesome class, I had no idea what I was getting into when I registered for the course. I know so much now about the Dead Sea Scrolls it's unbelievable. He may be perhaps the best professor I have had in my college career.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JST3401
• 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:

Professor Hanson is amazing, I took his class to have a full schedule, now i am getting a minor is Judaic Studies because he makes it so interesting! Can't wait to take him next semester...He is a teacher who makes the class enjoyable and does not try to suck the life out of you!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JST3401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There's a midterm, final, research paper and issue list every class. Usually pretty easy. If you do the work you'll get at least a B, if you care you'll get an A. If you bring food and diet mountain dew you get major brownie points. He lets you have a notecard on exams. Knows what he's talking about. Probably my favorite professor!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JST3401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Midterm, final, and 8-page term paper. He is passionate, but in a disjointed way. I feel like he expects everyone to have prior knowledge. Do NOT expect to get notes from him at any point, even if the posted ones are broken. His review guide is accurate, and he let us use a 5x7 notecard for each exam.