John Weiss - Cornell University

Professor: John Weiss

Department: History

College: Cornell University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST4600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

just amazing.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST2791
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolute sweet heart. Didn't learn a thing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2791
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Clearly passionate about the work that he does and the material that he teaches, but lectures are extremely disorganized and thus difficult to follow. Grade is based on a project (which you can get a good grade on if you put in the work) and take-home exam (three 4-5 page essays). Surprised by grade received b/c I didn't read at all.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST2791
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

fantastic professor! never met one more caring about his students. doesn't use TAs for this class so it just enhances the learning and experience. the few assessments he assigns are substantial but very reasonable and manageable over the course of the semester. TAKE ANY CLASS WITH HIM!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST3710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Weiss is a fantastic guy, super knowledgeable about WWII, the world, and humanitarianism. His lectures are extremely disorganized to the point of not being very useful (for completing the assignments). You don't really have to go to class. Many readings and weekly discussions, but you can bs the discussions if you understand what the book is about

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST4600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Weiss is hilarious and if you show up and read our stuff, he will notice and help you out a lot. I wrote a paper that was presented in Washington DC and it was the best experience I've ever had at Cornell.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST3710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Passionate about the material. Engaging professor

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST3710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were disorganized but discussions were great and Weiss always goes above and beyond to engage you in the course material as much as possible. Very likeable and friendly guy

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST3710
• 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:

Prof. Weiss may not be the most laser focused professor Ive ever had, but he certainly is the nicest professor Ive had at Cornell. He goes above and beyond for his students and really knows his stuff. You wont do poorly in his class if you do the work but you will learn something and meet a great guy, you have nothing to lose if interested in ww2

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2163
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Weiss is unconventional for a CU prof.â€"class is free-flowing and discussion-based, which is nice but leads to organizational challenges. He is exceptionally kind, reasonable and goes out of his way to help students. Unbelievably smart, willing to tap every resource from textbooks to his connectionsâ€" he lined up great, big-name guest speakers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2791
• 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:

I absolutely recommend any class with Professor Weiss. He is one of the nicest and most supportive Professors you will find at Cornell. He has his own style of teaching, but if you take the time to get involved in discussions you will find you learn an incredible amount.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST3710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The mid term for the WWII history course was barely comprehensible. Not that it mattered because it didn't count if it hurt your grade. This class is a great filler class for busy semesters-- you don't have to attend lecture or section and will probably get an A anyway so long as you skim the readings on your own and aren't an idiot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2791
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The professor was very poor in lectures, but he is a great guy that is very passionate about the material. The class itself education wise was not the best, but it did open me up to a new world. Professor is not bad overall. No better, no worse.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST216
• 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:

If you don't appreciate/like Professor Weiss then you're an idiot. Yea some things in his classes aren't conventional. Hey guess what, if you go to class and read the material then you will learn a LOT. That's what he cares about and that's what really matters. Take his classes!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great, fun, relaxed class. Weiss is a WWII historian so you learn about Iran as the course moves along. He has ambitious goals for the semester, don't worry if you don't reach them. Also no pre-lim, no quizzes, basically a guaranteed A with an amazing professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I step into class wondering how he has slipped through the cracks. While the readings and subject matter are fascinating, his lectures consist of him rambling about unrelated topics totally unrelated to WW2, and generally disregarding the curriculum which he set forth. His lack of structure in the class room is really a shame.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST279
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were completely pointless, and none of the notes were ever needed. Weiss did provide an extremely interesting reading list and was very enthusiastic about is subject. I never went to class, got an easy A, and learned a lot about the subject from the readings. Would absolutely recommend this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST279
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were pretty useless, otherwise tried hard to get people to be proactive.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST371
• 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:

JW is fab, fab, fab; the best teacher at cornell. take his class before he retires - which i hope is never; an asset to all undergradt

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

World War II - Prof Weiss is a very nice guy. The class might be difficult for someone who does not have a good background in the material - it's very unstructured - but for those who enjoy WWII history this clas is right up your alley.