Robert Forrant - University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Professor: Robert Forrant

Department: History

College: University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1960
• 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:

Loved Professor Forrant! Such a nice person and an incredible teacher. He's won awards for his teaching, and they were well deserved. I'm not a history major; I took this class for honors credit, but I loved it. One of the best professors I've ever had. Highly recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Course was unlike any I've ever taken - we did research on the history of urban renewal and then participated in a conference where we presented our work. Great experience.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST380
• 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:

US Business History. A few short writing assignments, mid-term essay and final take-home essay. Lectures and discussions were real good. Wants us to talk about the material. More business majors should take this course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: US1920S1930
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! He explains things really well and engages Q&A! Always around for help and is understanding!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IMMIGHISTORY300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Upper level Immigration History course this Fall term and it connected the long history of immigration in the U.S. and Massachusetts to current issues, esp. refugee resettlement. A lot of reading and discussion and a few papers and a mid-term exam. Like the class a lot.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1877
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for History Since 1877. Said that we would be doing 2 tests and 1 paper. Ended up doing 3 papers. Really tough grader on the papers. Easy class to pass but very tough class to get an A in. If you want a B, take him. Attendance isn't mandatory.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 43112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a very nice guy. He asks you to get 6 books and you do not necessarily need them. No test, just papers. He is tough on grading, so make sure you're good writer if you want to do well. Gives extra credit which only helps minimally. Usually I'm considered a good writer, but I received all B's on my papers. If you want a B, take this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 43365
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is awesome, if you get the chance definitely take one of his classes!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 43365
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a history major, but I really enjoyed this class. He is super helpful and presents history in an interesting and interactive way. No tests, but 3 or 4 papers. He assigns readings but we never discussed them, they're to help with the papers. I didn't do any reading, I just skimmed for quotes, and I got an A on all the papers. Learned a lot!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: US1920S1930
• 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:

Never liked history all that much but this class is lively and is making me think! Uses music, art, poetry, movies from the time period to help us figure out what it was like back then; even cartoons.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST380
• 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:

a good man. a passionate man. a man completely blinded by his politics and his version of the stories. Fair enough grader, just do as he says and you'll get a good grade. and as long as you can stomach his politics, he's super-nice and incredibly kind gentleman. but you really can't take what he teaches as 'true' at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST365
• 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 have very little interest in history but Prof Forrant is now one of my favorites. His class is engaging and he's an excellent lecturer, its never boring. He always gives exam reviews with a study guide. He genuinely wants his students to do well. He gives funny/easy extra credit questions and you get stickers on your test if you do well! haha

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1960
• 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:

US since 1960: lots of history but keeps it moving along with lots of music videos, old commercials, political commercials. Exam review a week before exam and cares that we do well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1877
• 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:

Forrant is a cool guy and really helps you to understand things. He's passionate about what he teaches so it stays interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: USHIS102
• 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:

US History survey course thta begins after civil war and goes to the present. Never liked history too much but this was good. I learned a lot and we got to talk and think for oursevles. Teacher is very, very helpful and fair and wants everyone to learn and do well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Work & Society - a labor history class that covers lots of history from first mills in Lowell to mills today in China. Lots of discussion, great lecturer, films too. I really enjoyed the class a lot and professor is helpful and fair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: USHIS102
• 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:

US History since 1877 - prof is as good as my friends said he was. Great stories help you learn how the country was formed, decisons got made. The 1960s and Vietnam and civil rights - never thougt I liked history - who knew

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WORK101
• 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:

Fantastic lecturer - never boring, never unclear. Very helpful, cares about the topics and presents them fairly. You figure out the story/your beliefs.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

GREAT, GREAT CLASS - opened up my thinking on the world, on trade, on public health and development and so much more. Professor's energy and care for the material was incredible and inspiring.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is ok. There's a lot of reading, so avoid if you want an easy-going semester. The material is fairly interesting but can be boring at times. There are 3 tests and one final paper. He gives a sheet that will help you prep for the test pretty well. Do the readings and study- you can get an A.