John Hickman - Berry College

Professor: John Hickman

Department: TBD

College: Berry College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Adore him as a person, and loved the class, but he starts lectures by telling a long historical anecdote to demonstrate the main idea, and there's no way to tell what's essential until he explains afterward, and he talks too fast to write everything. Then the tests put too much weight on random examples given 5 seconds of in-class attention.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

After taking his course, it really opened my eyes about politics. He makes you think about every point, instead of blindly following everything you hear. Raises a lot of interesting points. Made me actually want to go to his class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hickman is awesome! He is such a cool professor. I was skeptical about taking this class, but I am glad I did! He lectures the entire class, but he makes unique points and is never dull. Just know that you have to read the book for the tests. He asked specific questions about things from the book, so read up. Take this class for foundations!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Hickman's class is great! He really cares about you learning the material. His lectures are interesting, but his exams are hard. You have to attend class and read the book in order to pass the exams. The chapters are long so do not wait last min to read. Overall, his class expanded my knowledge of politics

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Hickman is a genius who never gives a boring lecture. Outspoken, hilarious and articulate- listening to him talk always had me looking forward to the next class. However, many topics are covered at a very fast pace (many that have nothing to do with eachother) so reading the book and attending class very important.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOV393
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Hickman is hilarious. He makes every lecture a thrill to show up to because you learn so much and you grow to love it. His teaching style makes any class fun to go to because you get really excited to know what he is going to say next about the Russian oligarchy or anything for that matter. Do yourself a favor and take his class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Dr. Hickman! He's so funny and his class was really interesting. Your whole grade comes from participation, a short map quiz, and 4 exams that were kinda hard but as long as you study and read the book you'll do fine. I made As on all of them so don't worry. He let you write a paper for 5% extra credit if you wanted. Will take again!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Wild. His lectures go all over the place and are really dang interesting. However, that's not what the test is over. You're going to have to read that ridiculously thick book to get A's on his test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hickman is one of my favorite teachers. He always had interesting lectures, and cool stories about life. He taught the material well, although he can get off topic sometimes. Tests are somewhat hard, but you WILL NOT PASS if you either A) don't listen in class or B) don't read. Put in effort and you'll be fine. Can't wait to take him next semester

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOV320
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Hickman's classes are insightful and full of hilarious stories and anecdotes. I've taken nine classes with him, and I'll be friends with Hickman for the rest of my life.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I highly recommend this class for anyone who is interested in PoliSci or International Studies. I know a lot of people who aren't one of those majors and really didn't enjoy the class, but I personally loved every lecture we had. He gives you such a different view of international affairs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GOV465
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hickman is, without a doubt, my favorite professor at Berry. I had him for a lower level class as well as the one I'm in now. For the lower level, he was engaging in class and made sure to add humor to his lectures. I think he's hysterical, but then again I'm liberal. Conservatives might not always find him so funny. I love his classes, TAKE HIM!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

VERY opinionated. I would not recommend revealing to him that you are either dumb or a conservative. So keep your mouth shut during lectures. His tests are dumb because they largely come from the reading and not from class, and the reading sucks for a Gen Ed. He liked to give tests the monday after spring break, and is usually never in his office.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HON250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

A professor who will make you think. Not very personable. He's pretty opinionated so if you are sensitive to certain comments (especially political or religious) I would avoid.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOV393
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is nothing exceptional. He has trouble with interpersonal relationships so don't be surprised if he is not understanding when you ask for extensions or exceptions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hickman is great, but his class is tough. He is extremely smart and you can tell just by listening to him, but sometimes the lectures did go over my head. It is absolutely vital that you go to class and read the textbook. GET THE BOOK and voice your opinion, he loves it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOV207
• 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:

This was probably the best class I have ever taken. His lectures were always informative and backed with examples. You have to go to class or you will miss material on the test. He was always willing to stay and talk after class. He was very respectful to me, though we had different opinions on some issues. Learned and retained a lot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOV232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was my favorite professor all semester! He was funny and easy to listen to very smart. I would recomend him to anyone that wants to further their knowledge of the world. He was very nice about questions and explinations. The way to make a good grade is do the readings and show up and ask questions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Hickman's class. You definitely have to do the readings and pay attention to his lectures in order to do well. Don't be afraid to go in and talk to him if you're struggling. He's very sarcastic and witty, and I enjoyed his sense of humor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOV217
• 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:

Very cynical and witty--loved it. Makes you think critically. Grade was determined by exams only, which wasn't great but at least we had no papers! You have to really study for the exams, but if you pay attention in class and read you'll have all the info you need, straightforward. Likes to single people out in class though.