John Wight - University of Richmond

Professor: John Wight

Department: Economics

College: University of Richmond

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly don't do it... Material is all over the place and teaching is not great. Constantly contradicts himself, essays make no sense at all and is SUCH a harsh grader. Class is boring, either whole class lecture or you answer questions about reading (high school??). All in all felt like a waste of time AND hurt my GPA. Nice guy but not worth it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is definitely not an easy class. But if you enjoy economics, finance, etc., then it can be a good choice. There is a lot of reading. Two essays. A few journals. A presentation. About as much work as any FYS. Discussion is a big deal for him. Tough class, but I'm glad I took it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class without having taken econ, and have had relative success with hard work. It's more about econ theory but I had to put a lot of work in to get on the level of other students. He makes the class really interesting and the topic is interesting, so it was fun doing the work and reading was never a chore, but be prepared to put in work

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great person and is passionate about economics. If you haven't had econ before don't take this class. Ideally one should have taken or be taking Macro to do well in this class. There are a lot of tough readings and he is never clear about expectations. Class participation is necessary. There are a lot of papers and the final paper is 40%.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wight's classes can get really boring at times and he goes off on many tangents. His grading is pretty arbitrary and you never know what he wants from you. He assigns readings for EVERY class and you really have to think a lot for his papers. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher interested in students doing well. He doesn't want to trick you and wants his students to do well. I love the topic and find class very interesting, and he loves teaching it! Overall, fair teacher, fair grader, fun class, just pay attention!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• 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:

Not too hard of a class. Lots of reading for homework but if you keep on top of it, you'll do well. Quizzes and tests aren't too hard but they aren't easy either. Can choose to do final exam or research paper. He's a pretty nice guy who is enthusiastic about the material he teaches.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

really nice guy, calls on everyone each class and does not care if you are wrong, just wants you to try and participate. counts on you to do the homework and learn the concepts, and spends class reinforcing the material. has online quizzes that can be difficult, but tests arent too bad and the essays are easy. offers tons of extra credit

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is not the class to take if you are looking for a basic introduction to economics. He assigns three extra books that no other class has and ignores the textbook. If you miss class you're basically screwed. All the homework he assigns he expects you to teach yourself and then he gets confused by why no one could do what he never taught

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON250
• 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:

Amazing professor who try's to make his information as accessible as possible. A great class if you are interested in development. He calls on everyone in every class, so come prepared or prepared to B.S. Really good office hours willing to explain everything in new ways.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Take his Econ 101 class as early as you can. You are in college to learn lessons for life and to meet people that inspire you to question people's opinions. He is one of these people. The class itself is not rocket science as long as you pay attention. Prof. Wight is kind and goes out of his way to help every student succeed.Definitely recommended!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

This class is not for lazy people. That said, Dr. Wight is absolutely amazing--he is one of the best professors at UR. As long as you do the homework (it's "optional" but you're only hurting yourself not doing it) and pay attention in class you should be fine. I would recommend this class to everyone, no matter what they're majoring in.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MICROECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to take econ to full-fill your requirement stay as far away as possible from this class. Tried hard to understand economics but I will never get it. Calls on everyone every class and his quizzes are impossible. Seems to be overly friendly and says thank you to everything you do. If you plan on being an econ major you will learn a lot

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this guy's tests were impossible, tried to be cool and call on people, yeah thats real effective pal

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, loves economics... Will call on you in class at least once, lives by class participation... Homework is not required... online quizzes.. and LOTS of extra credit, doing the extra credit can increase ur grade by at least a whole letter grade. If you don't like participating in class don't take Wight...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

dont know what this last person is talking about. i thought wight was my best teacher this semester. he is a great guy his tests arent too ahrd if you study for them. he offers lots of oppurtuities to get extra credit. dont really have to read the text book but do the other readings and the slide shows and go to class. he will call on you in class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

makes you think you understand it, but then you bomb the tests, incredibly boring, the guy goes around the room and asks everyone questions, he admits everyone hates it, so why do it?

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MICRO101
• 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:

great professor. makes everyone know the material. tests come straight from the book he uses.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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 professor. He teaches using the socractic method, so if you can't take being called on at least once every class he may not be for you. Dr. Wight incorporates real-world examples which really bring the subject to life. Although he may sometimes appear condescening, he really wants you to succeed. Loves trick questions. Highly reccommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• 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:

Condescending and doesnt really help you at all. material seems really easy and the class lulls you into thinking itll be really easy but it isnt. coulda have been a lot better