Tom Mockaitis - DePaul University

Professor: Tom Mockaitis

Department: TBD

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST499
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The criteria for papers & assignments is very unclear. He is just totally unwilling or incapable of telling you what he wants you to do, then he takes it out on your grade when you don't meet his expectations. His lectures were worthless and he's very condescending towards his students despite his rather modest capabilities.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his history 111 class over 5 weeks in the summer. Its a lot of reading and papers and one final paper. Participation matter, you to respond to a minimum of 2 or 3 peoples post with a minimum of 100 words. He gives zero to those who submitt assignements late. Submit papers, posts and response on time and you will get A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST173
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unless you really want to learn about European history, and spend hours reading and writing, please avoid his class at all costs. His lectures are extremely boring and have absolutely no substance to them. The structure to his class makes no sense, and his grading scheme is a bit confusing. He's a very nice person, but not a blow off class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HON102
• 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:

We didn't have any tests or exams at all. The class was very discussion and lecture-based. Three books to read and two movies to watch for the class over the course of the quarter. There was a short paper for each. They weren't difficult and he gives amazingly helpful feedback. He will make you a much better writer!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HON102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am very interested in the Third Reich but this class was torture. Probably the most reading I've ever had to do, and a paper for each book. You will have to buy all of the books he requires. Extremely tough grader, unclear criteria, and very condescending on students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HON102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unclear grading criteria for the whole class, and the feedback he gives on papers seems almost arbitrary in nature. Very inconsiderate with his students schedules, assigns large amounts of reading two days before they are due. Avoid taking him if you can.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's hybrid, mostly in-class, some online. So much reading! 4+ long books. 4 papers, 5 pages each. Very proud about his PhD and makes that VERY clear. Would only recommend if this topic is your ultimate passion in life or if you have A LOT of time on your hands.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Endless reading. Easily 100-250 pages of reading for each class. Unclear grading criteria. Very egotistical of his 9+ books. Discussion in class is torture. Very subjective overall. Can send in drafts of papers for review before final submission. Understanding when things out of your control interfere with completing schoolwork.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST173
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, has clear expectations on what he wants from his students. Just spend a couple hours each week reading the chapters and watch the online lectures to complete an easy weekly quiz. Some assignments can get stacked up around the same time as other classes but that is to be expected in college.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• 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:

The class consisted of 15 multiple choice quizzes, 5 graded discussions, 2 exam assignments each with 5 essay questions that have to be minimum two pages (exactly 20 pages of work) Then a four page cumulative take home final. Plus another separate four page paper and he is not an easy grader. My advice don't take his class especially in the summer.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• 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:

The class consisted of 15 multiple choice quizzes, 5 graded discussion questions, 2 exam assignments each with 5 essay questions that have to be minimum two pages (exactly 20 pages of work) Then a four page cumulative take home final. Plus he is not an easy grader. My advice is don't take his class if your looking for an easy class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My course was hybrid. Half online, half in class. It was also a night class. Really boring but you can get through it. If you like hearing someone humble brag about their achievements, this class is for you. Jokes aside, he's an alright guy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• 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:

He is such a biatc that if you dont speak in class that he will notice you and try to fail you from everywhere even if you have chance to pass the class and gets focused on female students only old guy

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy thinks that if you dont do good in first two week than u cant pass class. NEVER EVER TAKE CLASS WITH THIS GUY. HE STARTS TALKING ABOUT RANDOM STUFF EVERYTIME

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• 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:

He is not that good as i thought and not easy at all even if you miss one assignment he is like you have very low chance of passing class even if you have five more assignment coming up. NOT RECOMMENDED DONT TAKE

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough professor & the class is a lot of work but I've learned so much & enjoy learning from him. Expect to write several long papers. Has a high writing standard but offers help and actually doesn't grade too hard. If you are diligent and participate in class you'll be fine. Downsides: not many details on assignment instructions, TONS of reading.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely intelligent IN HIS FIELD, but ultimately I tend to take criticism of my "writing mechanics" more seriously from rhetoric or discourse faculty - specifically when addressed via e-mail by the good professor utilizing the wrong form of "you're." Not worth the damage to my GPA.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST399
• 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:

Took his capstone section my last quarter at DePaul. Prof. Mockaitis is a smart dude. He literally knows everything. He's able to combine numerous disciplines in the field of history, thus, making a very compelling and interesting class. I wish I took his classes more often.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Discussion style class focused on Nazi Germany. He almost always kept class interesting. The papers weren't too hard and the reading wasn't too dense. Highly recommend this class. He will definitely improve your ability to think critically!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST277
• 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:

Very interesting lectures. It was a night class, so a little difficult to pay attention the whole time. Exams were all in class essays - must study!