Stephen Francis - Weber State University

Professor: Stephen Francis

Department: TBD

College: Weber State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST4710
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course may have been my favorite of the semester. Dr. Francis was an absolute delight to work with, and gave the class a certain energy. He successfully engaged the class in conversation rather than giving long, dull lectures, and his unceasing enthusiasm wore off on all the students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken 1 online class and 2 in person classes from Dr. Francis. Make sure to read his syllabus and follow the rules. Go to class, do your reading, and if you are taking an upper-division class, get a book on the Turabian/Chicago system and use it, as he expects perfect footnotes. Do all this and you will have a great time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS1700
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class because he sounded like a great teacher. However, he has no textbook, no power points, no study guides/review for the test. All you have to go off of are the notes you take in class. Attendance isn't mandatory but you won't pass if you don't go. Doesn't teach whats on the test/doesn't point out things you need to know.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1700
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Francis is the best professor I've had at Weber. Take notes in class and don't miss class and you'll pass. Attendance is definitely required there's no textbook or PowerPoint online, but he makes you want to attend class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST4230
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Francis is AMAZING. He cares about his students' education, and that's why you have to work hard for a good grade. He wants his students to succeed, but he wants them to learn even more. He is a Turabian NAZI, but you definitely learn from him. He forces you to think and come to your own conclusions like an actual historian. 10/10 would take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had Dr Francis for HIST 1500 Online. He did a great job in dividing up the work through out the school year. He has 6 exams but one is Map quiz with pictures and the other is a Syllabus quiz which is very easy to pass if you read the syllabus. His other 4 exams are from the readings and he gives out study guides to all. No comprehensive final.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A very nice and knowledgeable historian. He certainly knows his craft. Clear grader who wants his students to succeed. HIST is easy to pass with an A if you show up and do the little amount of work he asks of you. I would recommend him as he is experienced in his field. Be sure you are an expert on Turabian citations!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS1700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is probably the best on campus, he is hilarious and makes history funny/interesting. I had Tues/Thurs class. You have a Journal due every week. No textbook for the class. Pay attention in class and take notes. Tests are 20 questions only. Honestly you won't regret taking it from him. He should teach every class on this campus.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It was a good class. I just wish that he more of had an answer key to check to see if the study guide answers are correct. Other than that he is a pretty good teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS1700
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class. You will need the textbook but the good news is that it's actually a very interesting book to read. Homework is reasonable and the Instructor lets you work ahead and finish the class early. Very easy exams with great study guides. The only reason I didn't get an A was because I didn't turn in all of my assignments.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the online class. You have to read this huge book (not traditional textbook, thank god). His assignments are pretty easy, just make sure you responses are 300 WORDS! He does offer some extra credit and he is an easy grader. He offers a great test study guide (most if not all questions are on the test). Do your homework and you are just fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST4730
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was an experimental course, but happened to be one of the best I've ever taken. This professor clarifies confusing concepts and is a fair grader. There are times when his classes get tough, but they are ALWAYS rewarding. Take notes, lots of notes, and you'll succeed in his courses. Excellent professor, excellent at his profession.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST4335
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This course was fantastic. The professor is fantastic. All the courses that are taught by him? You should take them. He is brilliant, witty and hilarious. Here's what you need to know: take LOTS of notes, attend the lectures and put some thought into your papers. Also, KNOW YOUR TURABIAN. Do all these things and you'll be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST4720
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this course not having a clue as to how it would work or how it would be taught. But! It was absolutely incredible. Go to class and pay attention to the lectures, take notes--all that jazz. This professor is tough, and he'll make you work for your grade. Let me just tell you, it's worth it. Take his courses if you want to be challenged.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST4720
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Francis is funny and he really knows his stuff. Be prepared to do the online readings and show up, and you can succeed in his course and learn a lot. He is always willing to help, but be sure to know your Chicago Style. I highly recommend his classes if you want to learn and have fun

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST4990
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the fourth class I've taken from this professor. He is one of the very best in the department. He is brilliant and hilarious!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST4240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the second course I've taken from Dr. Francis. Trust me, he's good at what he does; he's very easily the best history professor in the department. I'm signed up for two of his other courses. Why can't all professors be this animated, enthusiastic, challenging and ridiculously FUN? Run, run, run! Go, go! Go sign up for his course now!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online Wonderful professor very fair grader wonderful class. Text book a must!!! 15 papers 300 words minimum 5 test. Take advantage of this class you will learn a lot. Wonderful class I will take another class from Dr Francis in a heartbeat .Wonderful wonderful professor lots of readying.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was the perfect example of an online class. Not too much work, but a lot of learning. Awesome professor with easy tests who cares more about your understanding of the material than doing a bunch of busy work.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST4335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor, I have taken four classes from him (2 online, 2 in person) loved all four. They weren't easy, but the work is worth it. Grading is fair, but he expects results and good writing on the papers. Comments in here that he is inconsistent in his grading must be from people who don't know how to write and don't ask for help either.