Glen Harris - University of North Carolina Wilmington

Professor: Glen Harris

Department: TBD

College: University of North Carolina Wilmington

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I cant believe there are any negative reviews... Harris is easily the best professor Ive ever had. He is the most informative and inspirational teacher. If you genuinely care about America, history, and learning, I can guarantee you will enjoy Dr. Harris and this class. Greatest teacher Ive had in my entire life. I wish I could type more words.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST290
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if you are looking to actually learn about history. There is an 18-24 pg final paper. Notes are never taken in class, no historical events or people are ever mentioned nor talked about. He goes off of tangents that can last up to 45 minutes that has nothing to do with the topic being discussed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1865PRESENT
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris was very funny during lectures but claimed to teach history through it's ideas so i found myself walking out of class almost everyday not really knowing what we were supposed to have learned. He gives good feedback on papers and the weekly discussion boards. Very clear on what is expected and flexible if you pay attention and try.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely worst class I have ever taken. Spent more hours on this class than my 2 other nursing classes combined. Stupid papers and discussion boards

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not recommended. It's lots of readings and paper, paper, paper. He wants you to use ideas to learn history. First paper was: Do Puritans identify any threats to the communal idea? You cannot think of these terms in a contemporary sense, it has to be historical. This is a terrible way to teach history.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris was an okay prof. There was a ton of reading and homework that felt like busy work at times. But he does really care about your grade, and if you put in the effort you will do well in the class. Overall, it wasn't a bad class. But if you don't like papers or reading it is not the class for you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, must be willing to read and write a lot. Class is mostly all papers, but context of this course is amazing!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 1865TOPRESENT
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Harris is great! Even online he makes it very clear that he is there to help you do well in his class. He does, however, make you work for your grade. Be ready for lots of reading, and lots of papers (with CMS style citations!) Overall though I enjoyed him as my professor, and think very highly of his character.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1865PRESENT
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class- if you are a graduate student who doesn't care about their GPA. This is an "intro" class in name only. And it's not history- it's "Philosophy of Early America." Not a single even was studied. Dr Harris teaches through "ideas." Don't take this class unless you want to work your ass off for a B

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST105
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Grades strictly come from discussion boards and papers. No clear expectations for papers and how grades are given. Hardest course taken in four year program at UNC-W.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST106
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THIS MAN IS THE GOAT OF HISTORY. Yes the work in his class is heavy with essays and blogs once in a while. I'm no history major but Dr. Harris made history interesting. He has a hilarious side to him class class and has a passion for students and teaching. This man deserves a 5.0+ on a scale. He is the Michael Jordan of History.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1865TOPRESENT
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sit in front of class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST209
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris has by far been my favorite professor at UNCW! The papers can be very difficult, but if you participate in the class discussions and ask questions whenever you are unsure, you will be ok. If you are looking for a challenge, definitely take this class. It will change your way of thinking and improve your writing and communication skills!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST209
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris was by far the best proffessor I have had so far at UNCW. If you don't read, you can't participate in class, so pretty much to get a good grade: 1. Read all books assigned 2. PARTICIPATE IN CLASS DISCUSSION 3. use what you and your classmates say in discussion for you papers. If you do these things, you're golden. Good luck!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris is a good professor; he expects the most from his students, so don't slack off or get offended by his feedback. He assigns reading every week, but as long as you get the gist of the books/articles, you'll be fine IMO. If you want to actually challenge the way you think, I'd recommend taking him. Participate too!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST303
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris is by far the worst instructor I have ever had. I am a Senior history major and the lowest grade I received in any history course was a B. He is unclear with what he wants. He baits the paper prompts so that there is only one side discussed. Didn't have office Hours and would only respond with cryptic emails. Avoid at any and all cost.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST290
• 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:

290 is pretty much the hardest class I have ever taken. Everyone told me that I was an idiot for taking it with Harris, and at times, I believed them. But coming out of this class with him has made me a better student overall. He was always there for me for both classes I've taken with him and would happily help me with anything I needed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2099
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unbelievably difficult class. We had to have a book read every week. A BOOK, 300 pages typically. Completely intimidating and makes you feel dumb if you don't know the material and ask a question. Citing your papers has to be in Chicago style. He also makes it clear if you cite it wrong he has to report you and could get possibly expelled ): BAD!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris is a great professor. This being said, he is not teaching just for the heck of it. He is a tough grader and holds everyone in the class to a high standard. He wants to make every student in his class better by pushing them, and requiring a lot out of everyone. He is very willing to help and wants to see everyone succeed.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST105
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this online summer session. My final was 11 pages, took all day to finish. The powerpoints are nothing short of ridiculous. HST 105, do not let that fool you it was anything but an entry level gen ed credit. I did better in Gen Chem than this class.... a book a week, not a chapter, a book ....