Jonathan Bryant - Georgia Southern University

Professor: Jonathan Bryant

Department: TBD

College: Georgia Southern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He made the online transition smooth. His test are hard but you can pass them if you listen in class. Tests are timed so you have to know the material to finish in the allowed time. Papers will help your grade but I made 100 on all and made a B overall because of the three tests which are weighted more.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Literally the best professor i have ever taken. Go to class if you want to do good on the tests (which are online but a lot of questions asked about what he talked ab in class). Hes so funny and describes things in terms that actually make sense. Dont have to get the textbook he links all the books we read on the syllabus.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. Attendance is not mandatory, but the test material is somewhat based upon his lectures so if you don't have that information it might hurt your test scores. A ton of textbook reading, but the tests are multiple choice so even if you don't read you will still have a chance to get some answers right. He is very understanding and down to earth

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST4130
• 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:

Dr. Bryant is a really cool guy. I would definitely take him again. He grades easy based on a few papers and a presentation. You need to do the reading to write good papers, but it isn't too bad.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Outstanding professor!!! However, the test are based on how much effort you put into reading the textbooks. He genuinely cares about your grade and is open to reviewing your tests and reading responses. READ READ READ. Lectures are funny and he's active with the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor i have ever had. His tests are based off of the chapters in the text book and each chapter is like 45 pages long. Also you only have 3 tests in the class. My TA we had wasn't helpful either, i emailed both the TA and the professor multiple times on multiple occasions and never heard back. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST4130
• 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:

This guy was the highlight of my semester. He doesn't do tests in this class, just response essays and projects. But he is king of cutting slack and he will work with you on anything! He's extremely funny and even though attendance isn't mandatory, he makes you wanna come.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• 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:

Dr. Bryant is a really nice teacher. Although, his class seems to be more difficult than it should be. You will need 3 books for his class. Reading is necessary for his tests. The tests are usually 50-50. He wants students to do well! Going to class is not mandatory, but recommended! He does not post his lectures, so take good notes during class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• 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:

3 text books. Reading response due every week, just get the voices of freedom book from online $10. Tests are hard to prepare for, he asks questions straight from what he talks about, whats on the pp which(he doesnt give you), and random facts from the book. Had to read to get an A. 2nd test replaces your 1st. 4 extra credit reading responses.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I ever took at GSU. You only have 4 grades (the exams) his lectures isn't that informative since he spends most of the time ranting. Had to read 30+ pages per chapter. TA wasn't as helpful either. I attended every class & barely passed the class. His test average for each one would be 60-65 after he adds extra points. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Funny & made things interesting but this was the hardest class Ive ever taken. Gave 1 textbook and only 4 test grades (no other grades) I took 2 pages of notes each lecture & read every chapter but still failed tests. Each test was over 7 lectures and 7 chapters but mainly on lectures. I ended up having to record and listen twice. would not take

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant has been one of the coolest I've had. He makes jokes that are actually funny and actively keeps you interested in the material by relating it to relevant topics, plus he curses for fun. There are only tests in this class so take notes or record lectures. Coming to class isn't mandatory, but really, it's not that bad at all.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant is one of the most interesting professors I've ever had. He makes lectures interesting, and if you come to class and listen, you will pass the tests. He does give outside reading. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bryant was an amazing instructor! He has a sailor's mouth, but he has a great sense of humor and KNOWS what he's talking about. He's gonna make class interesting so you're gonna want to go, and as long as you turn your essays in on time, take GOOD notes and study... you'll pass. "No one is gonna fail this class if they tried."

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The only reason the class average on tests were C's was because a lot of students never came to class due the fact Dr. Bryant doesn't take attendance. If you go to class most of the time and take notes you'll make an A. I highly recommend his as a teacher. I just made an 88 because I didnt study for the final exam :'( my bad not his

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bryant's lectures were interesting, engaging, and often hilarious. Because he didn't take attendance, relatively few people showed up to class, so the class average on tests was a C. If you show up to almost every class, take decent notes, and read the books for the essays, you'll probably make an A. It's not a difficult class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bryant was a great professor. I am not a good test taker and I went to class everyday and took his notes and ended up with a B in the class. He explains the lectures well and I found him to be interesting. Go to class and take notes of what he says and on the board. Definitely would take him again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

50%-60% of the tests are from his lectures and the rest comes from the textbook. I didn't like his use of profanity for the first month or so. For some reason it grew on me and I began to realize everything he did just added to the lecture. I loved his teaching. It's SO MUCH material. I made an 89. Overall I liked his class a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I initially liked Dr. Bryant. However, he is very abrupt in his lectures and uses a lot of cussing and sexual innuendos in order to get the classes attention. He does not have an attendance policy. His tests cover several hundred pages of notes from the text. I studied a lot and often and still could not absorb all of the material. Overall enjoyed

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bryant is very funny and a great teacher. Cares more about the knowledge rather than the grade. If you do all the work you are guaranteed to pass, he even says so. The papers are participation. Lectures cover maybe 55-65% of each test so reading is encouraged. IF you end up 1-2 points shy of the next letter grade he will round up.