Austin Allen - University of Houston Downtown

Professor: Austin Allen

Department: TBD

College: University of Houston Downtown

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A very knowledgeable historian who is very passionate about teaching. Lecture-heavy, posted several lengthy videos per week. Discussion posts are very detailed, must interact with peers. Tests consists of two questions that must be answered in essay form. VERY LENIENT GRADER! If he sees you trying you will get credit for just putting forth effort!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took him in the spring. Great professor, pretty funny and tries to engage the class in the lecture. Pretty easy course, just make sure you do the assigned readings and be ready to discuss them in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS1305
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class in a 3-week mini, he has quite a bit of video lectures, but I honestly didn't watch any of them. There are 4 discussions worth 25 pts each, the final was a 4-page paper that is half of your grade. For the discussions, the more you post the better your grade. Overall, I actually learned a lot, and it wasn't too bad.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST3332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most methodical professors taken. He his lecture heavy in addition to lots of reading material. I guess its expected in studying American Constitutional History. Would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Really great professor his UHD seminar class is really easy. All we have are two paper, our mid-term that is an essay and our final is also an essay

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's fairly easy as long as you stay on top of the subject and know what the assigned papers are about. You will pass easily.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS1305
• 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:

Take him if you have a laid back attitude like he does. Wants everything perfect in assignments, though he himself doesn't wanna do anything. Doesn't even provide feedback nor reply to your texts or emails. Has posted everything on bbl and thinks his job is done. Overall, bad professor. Too much expectations or a person who doesn't work himself.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wish I had something positive to say about him, but not wait, I do! He is pretty active on FB!!! I am sure he is a good person but he definitely is not a good professor 1) does not reply to emails or messages 2) Does not grade until 2 days before grades are due 3) It was a horrible experience for me; I am now traumatized.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS1305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are pretty entertaining. If you pay attention, he makes Simpson references. I say you do not really have to come to class because his lectures online are about the same thing. Watch out for the group project. It might hurt your grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Prof Allen for winter 3 weeks semester. One of the best professors ever! I've been postponing taking history for the longest time and I just took it because it's my senior year. watch the videos. 1 discussions each week, do more than 1 post, 3-4 post at least give good info and you will get full grade. the final paper is easy start early

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, however he had a lot of lecture videos and they were usually over an hour to an hour and a half long. Took his class online over the summer and there was a lot of reading to do. Participation is key when it came to online discussions and his test were essays regarding the class topics. Not bad, I would take him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: UHD1306
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

talks a lot but nice professor. no homework so thats a plus what sucks is this class had nothing to do with my major but i had no other choice

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS1305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A!!! Take him he is awesome. If you fail its because you didnt turn in assignment. His tests are written but its not hard at all!! Take him!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS1305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is always willing to help his students and always available. Make sure you read and answer the discussion questions because there is a different group discussion board every week for a participation grade and 3 tests. I struggle with History but he made it seem easy to understand. Overall, a great professor I recommend taking him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1306
• 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:

Great professor, Do your discussions and youll be fine!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: UHD1306
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love professor Allen. Being a seminar class (which I think are useless) class wasn't that heavy. He tends to just do lectures and we weren't graded by many things. He knows his stuff and is very passionate. Also, he helps you whenever you have e a question. Very caring and respected.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1305
• 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:

I took Professor Allen during a May-mini. History is a difficult subject for me to grasp but i managed to get an A in the course. He posted detailed lecture videos which really help. I would recommend getting the textbook, we had to do discussions and it was beneficial to have the textbook.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST4304
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Allen is very knowledgeable about the subject matter. However, the work load is extremely heavy. I had to purchase 8 books and was required to read a minimum of 200 pages per week. Also, I didn't receive the majority of my grades until the last day of class. His email response time was slow. However, he does know his stuff!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Well, he never gave us grades backs until the last day of the semester. He is nice, but he tends to talk about his daughter and family most of the time. Ended up getting an A but I was worried. No one showed up to class regularly.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST4304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken him twice. He really knows his subject matter. You will buy lots of books and do lots of reading and write lots of papers and/or respond on discussion boards. He's fair and worth both your time and money.