Stephen Taylor - Middle Georgia State University (all campuses), Macon, GA

Professor: Stephen Taylor

Department: History

College: Middle Georgia State University (all campuses), Macon, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST27762
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Taylor is a smart guy but he's losing his touch, and fast. He never grades anything. When he does it takes forever. Any time someone asks about it he just gives them a random platitude and hopes they'll forget. Also, I may be mistaken on this, but I don't think films are a good substitute for lecture. He isn't doing his best for the students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST2112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'll never take him again. He needs to work on a LOT of things. I took him for a summer online class and he just expected everyone to read 3 different papers that were 40+ pages along with 3 vids that were up to 2 hours long. He barely did a good job getting back to emails about grades but whatever. I passed by QUIZLET (barely) and the grace of GOD

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS2112
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He lectures in class but not much on much on what he'll test you over. One day, the pop quiz was over something we didn't even read. He doesn't require a test books because he posts things on d2l for you to read which could be about 80 pages or some.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS1111
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the worst professors Ive had in college so far. He rambles for 20 to 30 minutes and then plays a video for the remainder of the class. He barely ever gives an actual lecture. He gives essay exams. I dont recommend this professor at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS2112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had this professor for an online class. I don't know how he is in person, but as an online professor, he was not good. Most of his notes were 1 hour long videos. Plus, he takes FOREVER to grade papers. Currently, I have turned it 6 papers and have only gotten one back. I don't know if I am passing or failing. I would not recommend.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS2112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not use this professor. Very tough grader! Lots of reading!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2112
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. Emailed the professor numerous times for my class and was completely ignored. Ended up contacting the head of the department and dean to have the class withdrawn with no penalty. Do NOT take this professor (online at least).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher. Plays videos in class, give no homework. If you want to play you have to teach yourself by reading the textbook.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS2112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had a horrible experience. Materials were unabailable, teacher wouldn't respond to my emails, didn't grade any work until after mid terms, mostly made us watch YouTube videos, and graded very harshly even after he was aware materials were not available and didn't make them available. I don't know how his class is in person, but online sucked.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS2112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

History is my worst subject so I went in to this class looking to work hard to pass. I didn't receive any grades or feedback until almost the end of the semester. I ended up failing most assignments because I never knew what exactly he was looking for. It was really discouraging considering how hard I was trying.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AWFUL TEACHER. It was an easy class in the fact that we watched movies EVERYDAY and only had 2 papers, a midterm, and a final; however, he did not grade anything until the day grades were turned in, and he graded EXTREMELY HARSH. Told me twice I was doing great in the class and then on the grade turn in day I had a C. WORST TEACHER IVE EVER HAD.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM. Does not teach. You teach yourself by reading the book and taking two quizzes a week. Awful. All you do in class is watch videos that put you to sleep. No help.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

We watched videos almost ever class; most were interesting but does not give you what you need to know on the test. The test are essay, he gives you the same choices to write about on each exam(I suggest using the same topic on all three test), you just have to come well prepared for each test and you will do fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2112
• 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:

The tests are over themes you learn throughout the history book i.e role of women, role of the fed. gov't,etc. You have to read the textbook in order to pass. He did not teach much at all in my class. He taught us through always showing a video, which I disliked.He's an average teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST4820
• 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:

Seriously underpaid when you look at the quality of the instruction that you are given. He is always trying to engage students and make them think about the material. His tests are simple essay tests that force you to draw connections between different ideas in history, which is what a historian is supposed to do.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST4020
• 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:

Brilliant and Kooky, mysterious and spooky. an intellectual historian. If you don't like to think and ponder, do not take his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST3150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Solid job in History of Africa especially since it is not his field of expertise. Very willing to offer help outside of class. The grade you get from Dr. Taylor will reflect the amount of work you put in. Do your reading, attend class and you will be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST4130
• 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:

Great lecturer. Encourages students to speak up in class about the material and subject at hand.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTMTHD
• 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:

This was the first semester this class on Historical Methods was taught and all in all Mr. Taylor did an fine job. He does ramble and get off subject, but he is very good at what he does. I recommend setting in the back of the room. He can get extremely loud at times.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST2112
• 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:

Lectures are very passionate and engaging. If you want a one sided view on life...don't take his class, Dr. Taylor knows how to make lectures engaging and relative to your life today, highly recommend.