Edgar Mcmanus - CUNY Queens College

Professor: Edgar Mcmanus

Department: History

College: CUNY Queens College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST776
• 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:

Excellent professor, knows his stuff and teachers like a college professor should. Those who think college is a continuation of high school should stay away, the "good-feelings" group work is not used in his classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST341
• 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:

I strongly disagree with the ratings below. The workload throughout the semester is very little. He usually makes no sense and speaks very unclearly. It is almost impossible to follow his lesson. When the final comes along, he is VERY specific as to what he wants and does not make it clear to the class. If you want a good GPA dont take this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the man! Although grumpy, but he knows so much about the Constitution and has every Supreme Court case memorized. He offers more than just stats and facts, he provides stories and fun facts that many of us would not know.Recommended to anyone interested in going to law school. This guy is just brilliant!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for History 340/341 great professor, knows the ins and outs of the constitution and the stories behind each supreme court decision. excellent teacher recommended for history majors!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST776
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Have him for both HIST classes [776 & 778). Don't buy the books, just do the easy case reports and make sure you're in class when it's your turn to present. Easy grader, hardly did work. Only thing annoying is his constant coughing & the tan suit he wears every class day [lol]. Easy A or B :)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS778
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very "traditional" professor in the best sense of the word. Teaches about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights utilizing the Socratic method; therefore, you must know what you are talking about if asking or answering a question. But, this isn't bad. He gives crystal clear and informative notes, so you don't need the textbook, although it is helpful. If you take the Bill of Rights class, you must know the cases--get them from the 'Net--and know the Amendments and you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST775
• 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:

Amazing professor. The man is like an encyclopedia. Lectures are clear, down to the point, and interesting. Cases are pretty easy. Make sure you remember them for the final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST274
• 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:

easy class, all you have to do is report like 4 cases to the class for the entire semester, about 20 mins of work each time, easy to get 100 on each one. until final, you have to know a lot of court cases, however he is so old, he cannot see that well, i cheated on the final easily, he leaves the room too for like 30 mins

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CONSTITUTION
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for all three of his graduate classes that dealt with the Constitution and I learned a lot. He knows his stuff and actualy has a sense of humor. He does make you "know everything" for the final and won't give you choices before hand. But, this is college, isn't it?

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

boringggg...easy on grading but final is cumlative so that will be hard...smart man but boring...take if u are reallyyyy interested

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

don't dismiss him after the first class. mcmanus is smart, sharp as hell and actually a funny guy. very subtly leftist

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 778
• 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:

I took McManus' courses undergrad and then at the grad level. He is the best professor by far in the college. He is a walking book of knowledge. I left his class with a better understanding of our Constitution and our rights. He comes across as a nasty person but in reality he is a very nice professor. I recommend him to anyone without a doubt.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AMERHISTORY
• 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:

This professor should wear a hearing aid, anyway, at this age he should already retire and allow younger professor to get a job. He is a very unpleasant person to talk to. I personally do not recommend him. However, he is alright with grades.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Intelligent man and articulate lecturer who doesn't suffer fools (****ters beware). Comes across as gruff and unapproachable, but is really friendly and encouraging.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY103
• 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:

GREAT professor! Was very interesting even though he doesnt talk very loud. Take notes becuz he lectures and know what you're talking about cuz he doesnt like to hear nonsense! I DEFINITLY recommend him to any student and who is willing to take notes! TAKE HIM!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS775
• 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:

I agree with the other posts. Very knowledgable, a good amount of work, fairly easy grader.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS103
• 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:

Wow! Amazingly knowledgeable.. as a history major i was so impressed... just be prepared to write alot of notes as all he does is lecture.. and he know what he's talking about! Very fair grader.. never read the text book at all.. jsut studied the notes and did some research on my own and i got an A

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

excellent teacher - he knows his stuff prepare for final during the entire semester will help out in the end - i did not do that and learned my lesson - still able to get a good grade - very fair grader take his class - he is a nice man

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: H103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows all there is to know on the subject matter...make sure to sit in the front and have ur oen handy b/c he talks low and fast. I thought it was a good class and the exams were fair. He can be funny when he wants to be. Those who can keep up with a fast lecturer should take him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

smart guy, knows everything there is to know about american history.. hes extremely boring, just keeps on talking n never stops, talks so low you cant even hear him and he wont repeat anything.. do not recommend him..