Thomas Curran - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Thomas Curran

Department: History

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• 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:

I graduated with a BA in History in 1986. Professor Curran was an outstanding Civil War History teacher. Today I teach history and still remember Professor Curran. I remember his kindness in helping someone in trouble. He challenges you to be your best. Go to every class. You will learn.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he tired already. so dont expect him to teach any urban, american or immigration history.... he was okay. gave u the exam before, but weird cuz he graded them harshly... with his own definitive answers too.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awsome prof. Optional attendance. Knows more than anyone could fit in thier head. Show up once a week and you will get the information you need. 2 essays. No exams and no final. Was able to get an A without trying.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he was an interesting teacher and what a sweet lil man! his mid term and final are take home essays which are essay...the 10 pg. term paper was a little difficult but i ended up w/ an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Poor Dr Curran, Yes every class no matter what becomes "irish history" and he says "in this framework" alot. I took him 5 times and I loved him. You will have a 10 page paper, but you can re submit it as many times until you get an A. Tests are easy, 10 questions, study them, know them, Get an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

completely confusing to understand.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very hard! Lots of readings! Gives long and pointless papers! But at the end i don't how i end up with an A. I think u just have to do the work!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What a terrible professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he hates this class so much he's the 1st one out of the classroom everyday

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's 20yrs overdue for retirement.Cant get a straight answer out of him and everything has to do "within this framework". did well but that was because I wrote a 16pg term paper.most of the time listened to him argue with a 99yrold****in the cla

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE TO THE TENTH POWER. DON'T TAKE HIM. YOU'LL FALL ASLEEP IN HIS CLASS AND STILL SEE HIM RAMBLING ON AND ON ABOUT NOTHING IN YOUR DREAMS. THE GUY SOUNDS LIKE HE'S READING A 500 PAGES BOOK WITH ONE LONG PARAGRAPH WITH NO COMMAS IN BETWEEN SENTENCES.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a very hard teacher!You may think that since he doesn't require attendence this class will be great, but it is really not. Midterm=25%,Final-25%,termpaper=50%must be a minimum of 10 pgs)meaning if you don't write 20 you'll get a C.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

how do u explain 5 A's...and a C in this stupid core class???

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Within this framework, we would have the realization that...Curran is a waste of time. I got a B+ in the class, but his class itself is a waste of time. The class should be called: "My Daughters and My Republican Brother Are Very Boring"

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His midterm and final is unreasonable. He asks one question on each and that is to tell how the readings and the lectures have helped or not helped you understand the materials that were covered in the classroom. He is horrible and your worst nightmare.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

RUN! don't ask, just RUN!!!!!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Worst class ever. Get ready for a C

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

People may get put off cause hes a tough grader.but you have to look at it as a challenge. If you want help, make sure to see him often. Very helpful in my research paper on philhellenes and final. If you get F on your 1st test..no prob if u improve