Jan Kiely - Furman University

Professor: Jan Kiely

Department: TBD

College: Furman University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS52A
• 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:

If you don't appreciate this professor, you probably shouldn't be in college. He is very thoughtful, passionate, and brilliant. I was immediately draw in by his depth of knowledge, ability to communicate well, and his easy dry wit.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HSTA52
• 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:

Kiely is a baller. Spent 3 months in China with him. A lot have my friends have had him at Furman and love him. He knows more about China than my entire family knows about America. Despite the fact he is so intense, Kiely is warm and has a great dry humor. He really cares about his students and the subject he teaches.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HSTA95
• 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:

He's my advisor and I think he's absolutely brilliant. He is interesting and very passionate about his subject. Sometime his lectures seem to go on and on. It's more because of his voice rather than the actual material. There weren't any tests in this class - just a lot of discussions and a huge term paper. Deal with it. You're in college.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST52A
• 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:

Dr. Kiely is a great teacher. He is very knowledgeable and not really intimidating, more funny and approachable. Loves Chinese history, very passionate. Not that hard. Lots of reading, dont really have to do it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST11
• 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:

I had wayyyy to much trouble with this one. His lectures are confusing, boring (to me anyways), and therefore nearly impossible to take notes to. The reading is equally as boring so nothing is soaked up. This all leads to slow classes, bad grades, and a very very mad history 11 student. If you love history it might be diff, but otherwise beware.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HSTA95
• 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 passionate about this subject, which makes him think you want to devote your entire term to it. It included lots and lots of reading, and a term paper, but no tests. An intimidating but helpful man.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY11A95
• 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:

Very intelligent, but drones on forever and ever. If you show up interested in the topic you will leave bored. His classes aren't that difficult, just make sure you don't have a life so you have time for all the tedious reading. He is willing to help you out if you have trouble, though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kiely is a GREAT teacher. He is very intelligent and an awesome lecturer. He expects a lot out of his students. If he knows you are making an honest effort you will be fine. A little bit intimidating at first. His class was surprisingly enjoyable for me.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST11
• 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:

An awesome teacher. obviously loves what he is teaching and is very engaging. his tests can be kinda difficult, and it is important to pay attention to detail, especially in the reading, but a great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: A52
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I've taken two of his classes at FU and was with him during study abroad in China last fall. Amazing guy. Absolutely one of the most intellegent proffessors at FU. there isn't anything he doesn't know about or knows personally a person who has written about it. Probably not good if you dun do your work. attendence is strict but he makes you work hard for your grade and after all isn't the whole point of learning to LEARN and not just get a good grade??

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Incredibly intelligent professor. Interesting class, but tests are challenging. Expects a lot from his students, but a nice guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MODERNCHINA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The man lectures at the speed of light. It's like he doesn't realize that not everyone knows Chinese phonetics. He doesn't answer emails either. In short, the man is a walking ****.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HSTA52
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Difficult professor, but extremely intelligent. He really made the 8 o'clock class interesting and is willing to help you out if you go talk to him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible, awful HST 11 teacher. His class is not Western Civ, it is way more focused on Asian stuff (his specialty). His lectures are very unclear, and it is impossible to keep up with him while taking notes. You must memorize everything he says and all reading assignments to do well. He's very helpful if you go meet with him though!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this man for history 11...he is very unclear and will never give you constructive advice on your papers. Treats this intro course like you are a history major. Definetly the worst professor for history 11...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HISA52
• 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:

Awesome guy! Had a ton of fun with him on foreign study (you should hear him sing karaoke). One of the most intellegent people I've ever met- he really knows how to engage his audience. He also really cares about his students. Highly recommend taking any of his classes, but be prepared to work.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HSTA52
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely amazing! Study abroad was so much fun because of him! He's the most knowledable person at furman about China and so many other things in general. He expects a lot out of his students- so don't slack off. His lectures are clear and interesting. Kiely truly cares about his students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HSTCHINA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he really, really, likes China! even knows the eating habits of chinese guys. tests aren't bad; know the term list. only 2 essay tests, so don't screw up!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HSTA51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

really laid-back, loves China, knows everything about China; very good at leading discussions, excellent organizer, very thorough and focused, but never boring.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HSTA52
• 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:

One of the best profs I have ever had. He is the best to fulfill the Asian/Afircan requirement. Lectures are intense but clear. Very knowledgeable about Asian history. A very laid back and down to earth guy.