R. Mayer - Kean University (all campuses), Union, NJ

Professor: R. Mayer

Department: History

College: Kean University (all campuses), Union, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: US1AND2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him online and he is not clear on exactly what he wants until after he grades it. Deducts points for any little detail you miss in your paper. Got an A for both US 1 & 2. You have to throughly research the topic (Google will be your best friend, book is useless). So happy this class is over! But I wouldn't have taken it with anyone else!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS4368
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you love History, you will enjoy this professor. Yes, his lectures are very very long but as long as you are there and participate once in a while you will be ok. You must hand in all assignments and he takes attendance every class. Make sure you save all his e-mails because sometimes he forgets to put in your grade but as long as you have prove

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST4366
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are a new student of his, just know it'll take a few weeks for him to warm up to you but once he realizes you are a serious student he'll respect you. Whatever you do, do not play with your cellphone in class. He will kick you out. We learned how the U.S. became a super power and he explains it verbally. You do a final, a midterm,& 5 reviews

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WW1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's my third course taking him as a professor and has become a good friend. GREAT guy! Very intelligent and passionate about history. His lectures are long (mind you I take the 3hr courses), but you do learn a lot. It's an easy breakdown: in class midterm (two essays), take home final, do a few movie reviews. That's it! All classes have been A's

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1877
• 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:

Professor Mayer prepares you to learn and pass the class. All you need to do is read what he assigns, and write well structured essays. He is straight forward and to the point. As long as you answer the questions for his essays, you will do fine. He is a very fair grader.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WWII
• 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:

One of the most insightful and knowledgeable profs at Kean. He really knows his stuff and his stories keep you intrigued. He really has a command of subject matter surrounding WWI and WWII. Your knowledge will increase tenfold just come to class and pay attention/seem interested. The assignments are very easy. Longest was a 250 word final.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST4368
• 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:

Depends on how your learning style is. Class participation is limited except having questions. GREAT PROFESSOR though!! Answers e-mails, very insightful. Definitely enjoys history and tells good stories. Just do well on the 4 film reviews, attend class and take an interest. One midterm and final...not that bad. No notes, but you should be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST01
• 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:

No interaction whatsoever...you are on your own for this one!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISTWW1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

took him for Hist WWI. one of the better professors ive had. he really enjoys teaching and the grades are based on essays from film reviews and a midterm and final. lectures are long but interesting. i also never had to open the book once, he gives everything you need in his notes. Best Professor

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took online class. Whole grade is based on 5, 300-500 word essays. First 3 essays I was able to google the answers. Get your stuff in on time and just answer the questions. No need to bs them since they're short. Easy A and the dude is easy going.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST4369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very smart guy but lectures get boring. gives essay questions as final.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST3864
• 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:

I really enjoy taking professor Mayers class. He is a great guy who really knows his stuff, if yuo dont mind taking stright notes all the time then your good. there is just essays and a final its great. I love it, i learn alot and well I enojoy it! I am taking him 2 times next semester.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST01
• 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:

He is hands down one of the most intelligent history professors there is. I have had him many of times. You need to be respectful of him, go to class, pay attention, and you do well. He is a genius

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTWW1
• 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:

I love him as a professor just come to class and take notes. His work is simple. I'm a psychology major and to me his classes are easy and relaxing compared to my other courses. I have this professor three times awesome!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST3847
• 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:

History of sex class gives 3 essays to do, take home through email, that was good. then one final its commulative pick 2 essays out of 3 also very good as long as you read everything he assigned then this should be piece of cake, he can be cocky at times if you catch him on the wrong side other then that he's pretty kool

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Okay, very mixed reviews I see.And I can explain why... One day I went to speak to him about being on vacation during midterm and he had NO problem and allowed me to take exam when I came back.The next time I asked him a question he chewed me out and told me I was incompetent... hmmm...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. mayer for 6 classes, and never got less than a B+. Show up to class and take detailed notes. He will spend entire class periods on 1 topic, and repeats things about them, which usually become the essay questions on the tests. If you can handle stories and lectures with no other interaction, take the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST3865
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for WWII and i thought he was a great professor. Granted he lectures for more than 2hrs straight but he knows his material. His stories are good. The class can either be easy or hard depending on how you treat him. If your mean and disrespectful than itll be harder. If your nice than itll be easier.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTO1O1
• 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:

The best if you want to learn about history and life. if you need to talk on cell phone while class is going on,then you shouldnt take the class. He has some nerve to ask you to leave when you are talking on your cell while he is talking. Its only a cell phone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST3201
• 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:

He is ridiculous apparently listening to him talk about WW1 is more important than caring about ur family members being shipped out to IRAQ got a fone call in class that my bro was goin to Iraq i stepped out to take the call wen i came back he kicked me out! I waited fought with him after class and he had no sympathy...JERK