Michael Mangus - Ohio State University: Newark Campus, Newark, OH

Professor: Michael Mangus

Department: History

College: Ohio State University: Newark Campus, Newark, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS2002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mangus was an excellent professor. You're actually going to learn history in his class because his lectures are so in depth and amazing. I enjoyed his class so much that I am now considering a history minor. Your grade is determined by three papers and as long as you are a decent writer who includes a thesis and supporting evidence, you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2650
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I have had at Ohio State. Never read the books. Lectures are very interesting. He loves to ask for the students' opinions on issues. As a republican, dude is super liberal and lets you know about it but isn't like most college professors who tell you that you are wrong and try to prove you wrong. Just the best hands down.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2002
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Mangus is an excellent lecturer, take comprehensive notes during lecture and you will succeed. My only complaint is his constant tangents criticizing any political view that is not his own (die hard liberal who suckles at the teat of the fake news).

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST2002
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Magus is one of the best professors I had thus far. He taught in a way that was vibrant and engaging. I love history now because of him. He does tend to talk about his political views a lot, but I did not mind. Take him. Easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST2002
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Best Professor at Ohio State. I had him for both History 2002 and History 2650. Probably some of the best classes I have ever had were taught by him. He is a funny guy and truly cares for all of his students. Classes consist of 3 papers and he is always there to help. I loved every minute of these classes. You're the man Dr. Mangus.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2650
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Doesnt take attendance but takes class participation so you need to show up. Hes hilarious and really gets to know everyone and their opinions on anything. Would definitely take again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2002
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Come to class and write notes to help write your midterm and final. If you go to class every class you do not need to get the history book just the 3 books you need to read for the term paper. He reads rough drafts so he can help you get an A. For the term paper I only read 1 book and got a B- on the paper thats how easy of a grader he is.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2650
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Mangus made this history class super fun. Easy A if you show up and participate. Love his rants and views on politics. Only homework you ever get is three papers based on two books you have to read, no tests or quizzes. If you're a republican or conservate, I suggest staying away from this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST2002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The best prof in the OSU system. He gives a great lect. He will tell you there is a participation grade but he cant match your name with your face but you should go bc you will need to give info from lect+3 books on 3 papers he has you write. they are straight forward, just answer a question and support with lect and book. Hist2650 you have to read

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mangus has been my coolest professor so far. He genuinely cares about everyone. His class is structured on reading 3 books and writing 3 papers about said books, along with 6 weeks of lecture with the remaining 8-9 as class discussion. If you email him drafts of your papers, he'll tell you what needs to be done to get a 100% every time.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor and always makes sure that his lectures are engaging. You can tell he knows his stuff. The tests are an essay format in which you will choose a prompt to form an opinion on while using the assigned novels and lecture notes to support it. It can be any length as long as you get your point across. Ask him for help if you need it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS2650
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

By far the best professor I've ever had. Super nice, straightforward, and funny. Be ready to read, show up for class and talk in class during discussions and you'll do fine. No final, just a final paper. Literally the best!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing!!! He has inspired a newfound love for history. He turns lectures into stories and his midterm/term paper and final exam are all papers. Easy AND interesting class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This man made my first semester of college a great time. I'll be taking him next semester for History 2002.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This man made my first semester of college a great time. I'll be taking him next semester.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was an awesome professor! Just make sure your attending class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly a pretty good professor. He is definitely liberal and makes no efforts to hide that. Overall though, he's decently fair. Interesting material and he provides it in a funny context. Not bad, I could just do without his personal political opinions.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing professor. I highly recommend getting him for your history class. He has a great sense of humor. He offers to read your mid term and final papers for editing before you turn it in. No tests. Easily one of my favorite professors I have ever had. He made history interesting for me and I am not a huge fan of history. Easy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 2001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Mangus for May term and I had a GREAT experience. If you cheat, DO NOT TAKE HIM. He takes plagiarism very seriously. If you are decent at writing and come to every class, you will be okay. He makes lectures as exciting as possible and sometimes gives key words to put on tests for bonus points. I would take him again in a heartbeat!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

There are 3 written exams, but they are all take home. There are 3 books you have to read. He's an easy grader. State your opinion and support it and you will receive an A on every paper. He's hilarious when lecturing. He likes to keep his lectures entertaining so you will never be bored i promise. TAKE HIS CLASS. HE'S AWESOME.