Neal Raymond Clemens - Illinois State University

Professor: Neal Raymond Clemens

Department: TBD

College: Illinois State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS355
• 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:

This was one of the greatest classes I have ever taken. Dr. Clemens is super engaged in the subjects he teaches and his multimedia way of introducing concepts to people guaranties that regardless of learning style that you will understand what he is talking about. Awesome class, awesome prof.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IDS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seemed like the best choice for my last Gen Ed, however the difficulty was much more than any other Gen Ed I've taken so far. 3 Essay tests like previously mentioned, however a very tough grader. Ended up with a B, felt the effort I put in deserved an A. Take with caution.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: IDS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As others have noted, this class is definitely not an easy Gen Ed. However, if you skim the reading and go to class everyday it is extremely easy to get an A. I didn't read that carefully and I got a 91 and 98 on the first two tests. Just a friendly hint- he likes when you put information that he didn't go over in class in your papers!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: IDS121
• 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:

I was really excited to take the witchcraft class. It was interesting but school has a way of making things boring. Grade is based on 3 exams, all essay and identification terms. He is a tough grader, but he gives you the questions in advance so you can plan what to write. Hard to get an A. Overall I would recommend this over other MC:LIH options.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IDS121
• 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:

You would think Witchcraft and Magic would be interesting and not very hard, but that's not the case. This class involved so much reading it was ridiculous. Majority of the readings aren't interesting and are long so they take a while. There are three tests, all essay. Need to put in a decent amount of effort for the grade you want.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor that I've had at ISU. Fair grader, funny guy. Zero stress from the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTHIST
• 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 took Dr. Clemens class on the Renaissance and enjoyed it so much that I took his class on the Reformation the next semester. EXCELLENT teacher. Extremely knowledgeable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS225
• 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:

Dr. Clemens is an amazing professor. His class on the Reformation was one of the best I have taken at ISU. He is incredibly knowledgeable about his subject area and shows a serious concern about his students. He made this class fun to attend. If you are a history major and do not take Dr. Clemens at some time you are missing out.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST224
• 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 had zero interest in the Renaissance, but Clemens made is incredibly interesting. Very funny! You'll get so much out of it if you participate and get to know him, one of my favorite profs!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST224
• 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:

Fantastic porfessor, highly recomended, participate in class, get him to know your name, talk to him about your papers, and your garaunteed a B or higher ;-p

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS496
• 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:

Dr. Clemens is awesome! He cares about the success of his students, and you will learn in his class, for sure. Just be willing to read and participate and you will get a lot out of it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS224
• 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 didn't know much about the Renaissance but he made each and every lecture understandable and very funny! he has a great personality and is very easy to talk to if you have any problems. i would highly recommend him if you are taking any of his classes. he is a great teacher!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS224
• 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 guy is hysterical. You laugh at least once during the class. Lectures could be boring at times but he tried making them interesting. The quizzes and attendance points are what will save your grade in the end. Otherwise you have three other papers to write that need to be 2-5 pages and you have plenty of time to finish them. TAKE HOME FINAL

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST219
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funny as hell!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ray is awesome! He has a great sense of humor. His classes are fun and interesting. And he is always available for questions or discussion.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS355
• 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:

This guy is the best prof I've had at ISU. He really makes the seminars come alive and he has a great sense of humor. He seems like a really nice guy, too.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is a history DORK. he is awsome

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hilarious! Self-depricating humor. I had him for a class about the Protestant Reformation. Heavy material, but he was an extraordinary lecturer. He made it fun.