Professor: Paul Newman
Department: History
College: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very pssionate about history and civil rights. His lectures were like stories. He was very funny and showed us the reality of history. He was always very helpful. The class wasnt that hard. If you show up to class, take notes, and participate, you will have a good grade. No presentations or papers, just small assignments after every class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HIST1430
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Newman made the civil war come to life. His passion for history spilled out into his lectures and I gained more knowledge of American history in this one semester history class than I had during my entire high school career. He demands effort and deep thought but is willing to help you every step of the way. Wonderful professor!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Probably the best Professor at UPJ. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you want to pass the class, you should definitely show up. His courses are heavy in lecture, but he's such an amazing storyteller, and he knows what he's talking about, which makes the material much easier to remember. He also gives extra credit. Plus, he's quite funny.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Newman made the topics interesting and his method of teaching made the material easier to learn. Also the dude is hillarious
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I enjoyed Dr. Newman's United States to 1877 class so much that I almost changed my major. He is engaging and animated. If you show up to class for lecture, you'll have an easy time with the class. Participation is graded, so it's a good idea to read the few things that he requires. He cares about teaching and it shows.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's an excellent professor, who really has passion for his subject. He teaches the things you didn't learn about American History in high school. Be prepared to study your ass off for tests, but he's always willing to help you figure out how you did and how to do better. I just wish he taught more classes.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- 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 a very good professor, I suggest taking him if you can. although, the course is difficult, he offers SI which helped my grade, and after each exam he lets people go to his office to review how they did and what to improve on.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His lectures are not boring at all. The exams go up in points. The first exam is 25 points and the fifth exam is 150 points. Discussion is a MUST!! Don't wait until the last month to start answering questions. Answered 8 discussion questions and received a 3750, but his scale changes every semester. The class size is large, roughly 100 students.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HIST
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hardest history professor on campus. If you get him, DROP IT IMMEDIATELY
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Energetic and intelligent.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: HIST101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very easy to figure out what he is going to put on an exam. He has a rather strong bias on topics but overall is easy to understand and pass the class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: 2141HIST0610
- 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 class is indeed challenging, but Dr. Newman tries his hardest to help you out. He is a very nice guy as long as you are nice to him. i recommend the class, as long as you are ready to work pretty darn hard for a passing grade!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you don't go to class you wont do well. He often gives extra credit for those that attend class. Most of his notes are verbal so if you don't go you wont pass a tests. The tests aren't that hard but you have to study and MUST READ. Very good teacher though, loved the information he taught and the way he taught it.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you read the material and attend class it's hard to get a bad grade. Trying to meet with him out of class is difficult as he is pretty rude and disregards his students.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall he is a great professor, who definitely knows his history. He makes classes very interesting. The only points are exams, which can be tricky. However if you pay attention in class and read the textbook you will have no problem at all. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HIST610
- 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:
he is awesome, the class was easy if you studied and showed up. he is a mice guy. TAKE HIS CLASS it is awesome. got a 100% with great ease. -history major. PS READ THE ZINN BOOK IT IS AWESOME, no complaints about this class at all! lifechanging and great guy. any one who goes to UPJ should take his class!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: USHIS1877
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Newman really knows his stuff! Highly recommended class for hist/polisci major. But the one book he requires you to buy (about the history of PA) is one he wrote and is hardly used but the other book is helpful.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HIST0610
- 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:
Knows his stuff!! 500 points total in class. 4 exams. YOU BETTER STUDY!! Read all the materials assigned!
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: HIST610
- 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:
Funny and entraining! You'll never think the same about history again. He basically proves that everything you learned about history from elementary to high school was a lie. He definitely knows what he is talking about! The tests can be tricky; only because there's a small amount of questions, where each question is worth a lot of points.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: HIST610
- 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:
Take his class, it will change your life.
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