Chuck Hier - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Professor: Chuck Hier

Department: History

College: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST0302
• 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:

He is enthusiastic, a great speaker, and very knowledgeable about the subject matter. He really manages to get the class interested in the material and to pay attention.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1315
• 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:

Chuck might be the nicest teacher at Pitt. Both times I've had him the amount of reading has been intense, but he grades easy and, for all of his frequently stated opinions, is very open minded towards alternative interpretations no matter how much they clash with his own. Thoughtful, clear, really respects his students, all around great professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST0302
• 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:

Dr. Hier presents a refreshing revisionist perspective of Soviet history. Rather than taking a partisan look at sensitive topics, he gives a balanced look at both views of the Soviet period. There are frequent but short papers, none of which are graded too hard. Effective teacher and interesting class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

easy teacher, ok subject. only papers, one midterm essay and an inclass final. not too bad at all. ta's are awesome.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST0302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Chuck is a good, funny guy. He vaguely reminds me of Phil Donahue... His Soviet History class was extremely informative. His lectures are pretty scatterbrained, so go to recitations (big part of grade anyway). Also, the grades all papers, no tests - 6 two page papers, one 5 pager, and a final that is a handwritten essay. Highly recommended.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chuck is a great professor, and ridiculously nice outside of class. He always responds to questions, and appreciates student interest in the material. His perspective is actually different, which makes things more interesting to listen to during lectures.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTSOV
• 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:

Nice guy and knows his subject very well. However, a self-proclaimed socialist and has a hard time not ranting about how evil capitalism is at times. 2 Midterm papers (5 pages), 6 small papers (2 pages), and a final. Not a hard class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOVRUSS
• 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:

Great Teachers! Always available to help you outside of class! One of the nicest professors at Pitt!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST0102
• 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 dont know what is wrong with all you cry monkeys talking**** on chuck. By far the coolest professor I've had over my 3.5 year tenure. really knows his stuff and is one of the nicest guys i've met. tryna take another course with him. peace

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very laid back, easy going, likeable professor. very knowledgeable. teaches some unorthodox approaches to viewing soviet history but well worth taking the course. most assignemets were take home essays with only the final essay written in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV2
• 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:

Class was typical history..some what boring but he made the two hour long class worth going to. Only missed one all semester. Handed in stuff late all the time still recieved an a. great guy...loved him. wanted to take more of his classes...:)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

a very interesting lecturer and knowledgable on a great many subjects. he's an interesting guy to boot, but can be a harsh grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RUSHIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

On the first day of class he told us that this subject was not his strong suit... enough said. He is basically a student teaching students. However, he is very dedicated and wants to help as much as he can. A genuinely good guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RUSSREVOLUTION
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy was ridiculous. Had the speaking skills of a middle school cheerleader. Graded unfairly. He is very nice though, and very approachable. I just don't think he should be lecturing. He is a STUDENT of history and it shows.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WESTCIV2
• 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:

Eh...not so great. He wasnt BAD, but not good either. Honestly, he seemed kinda dumb to me. He didnt really seem to explain everything that he should've. Also, would mix up stories and get your historical time-frame out of whack. Grading is okay, the final was graded unfairly. Doesnt like giving A's

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV2
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very interesting and knowledgable guy. was actually in siberia during the fall of the soviet union. the earlier history doesnt seem to be his thing, though, as all of the lectures prior to the ones on marxism were unintentionally hysterical.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Pretty easy overall. All the work is graded pretty fairly, and the quizes are easy. The only think I didn't like about him was how anti-american he is.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV2
• 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:

chuck is the bomb. very knowlegable on almost every topic. Friendly, and his lectures are interesting to boot. If you pay attention to what he has to say and take some notes, the quizzes are a breeze, and he tells you what is going to be on the midterms beforehand. Very interesting class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

excellent class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOVRUS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Had him when he was a TA... horrible recitation, very unclear, not an engaging speaker at all. Not very helpful.... Might be better at lecture, but small section is rough