Don Johnson - South Puget Sound Community College

Professor: Don Johnson

Department: Humanities

College: South Puget Sound Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: IIS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class involed a lot of reading and writing. He took attendance and factored that into grading. The mid terms and final were big in class essays that asked too much. He is a nice guy and cares about the class but should have focused more on facts and learning of students. Extra credit is available. Map quizzes easy. Become a teachers pet.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IIS125
• 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:

I loved this class. So much information, so many ideas, such an eye-opener. Latin American literature is amazing and Latin American history is very intertwined with ours (US). I can't recommend this class enough, but be prepared to engage in class discussion, DO NOT MISS CLASS EVER, and expect to do a fair share of reading, researching and writing

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: IIS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought it was very English based, not humanities based. I expected to learn a lot more of the history of Latin America, where in this class, it was about diagnosing books and stories that were set in Latin America, much like an English class would do. A lot of reading & writing!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM240
• 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:

Don is a great guy, and he is most definitely liberal about class time spent discussing what YOU are having trouble with. He is incredibly well-read and throughout whatever course you are taking with him, you will likely get something recommended to you. His finals and essays aren't the easiest, but he is up for one-on-one office discussion.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class made me sick by how politically correct it was. I got the feeling that because I am a white Christian male I am responsible for the world's problems. Despite my distaste for the class Don Johnson knows his stuff and is very helpful when it comes to writing papers and such. Attendance is key here.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don made clear things i don't think any other professor could have about world ideologies and imperialism. Great class 88 percent of the class is spent watching and analyzing imperialistic films

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don's A genius! he's a great teacher and does a great job at explaining things clearly in a way that is easy to understand but not redundant and not time consuming. One of the best teachers in the school. And he speaks fluent spanish if that'll help you any

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUM140
• 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:

Don is a little quirky but funny. He has a great attitude and I would reccomend him for 1st year students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WRIT102
• 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:

Don was fabulous instructor! We spent the quarter writing about a specific commodity (of our choice). He would spend extra time chatting about our direction and offer very good suggestions. He was very clear with his instructions and expectations...easy listening. He expected alot and pushed you to achieve, but isn't that what college is about!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Don rocks the house around. He is really helpfull and informative. Also is very handsome and has a great sense of humor. Don is cool and easy and if you have to take writing 101 or 102 take his class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101
• 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:

Don Johnson is a pretty good teacher. he in depth explains all work and material. i got a B- in the class, but i think i should have got a little higher. i did miss alot of class though. pretty tough grader, but very clear teacher. overall i think you should take him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUMAN24063
• 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:

Took several classes from him, he was one of the best teachers I've had. He makes sure that you understand the subject and offers a lot of help. Learned a lot from him and his classes were always interesting. Didn't get off subject too much, and is one of the best teachers at SPSCC.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101FILM
• 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:

EASY!!! I skipped so much class (I know, I'm bad). It was a linked class though. Got an A in the writing, B in the film. Plus he's really, really nice and helpful.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101
• 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:

This class is very difficult if you're not into politics because a lot of the writing, lecturing, and discussions revolve around politics. If you follow his writing criteria you can get a good grade. But you have to work very dilligently at it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101
• 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:

Wonderful

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101
• 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:

the class is confusing

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101
• 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 picky. You write, he grades, then he expects you to improve based on his previous comments and grading. Very little actual instruction going on. Tells what to improve on but not how to improve on it Carries a bright yellow bag that hurts my eyes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• 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:

i thought he was very good; if you need help he is always willing to help you.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WRIT101
• 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:

Great Class, great teaching style. Encourages individual thought, and not a lot of teachers do that. Great reading material, class discussions, and grading policy. I learned a lot, and felt good about going to class every day.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUM240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Classes are boring, and tend to be sickeningly Politically Correct. He does, however, have extensive experience in the subjects he teaches, and brings in excellent guest-lecturers. He requires lots of writing.