Juan Sola-Corbacho - Texas Christian University

Professor: Juan Sola-Corbacho

Department: TBD

College: Texas Christian University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HNRS20503
• 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. Sola is amazing. He genuinely cares about his students and is always making sure they get the help they need. There are no tests, and three 15 minute presentations, 2 essays, and 1 interview.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HNRS20503
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Sola! He was one of my favorite professors this semester. The class itself, Cultural Contact Zones, was pretty work-heavy, though. You do tons of presentations, but no tests! Most of this class was self-research, he didn't give any long lectures. The class discussions and interviews were really interesting!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HNRS20503
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Cultural Contact Zones: The Americas with this prof. DO NOT TAKE!! 5 one-minute "bite" presentations, 2 major "country" presentations, 2 group presentations, one 7-page research paper, one 4-page comparative paper, and weekly news chat article discussions. Grading is very vague. Office hours at the crack of dawn. Take another!!! Save yourself.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HNRS20503
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sola is such a nice guy. No tests-3 big presentations and a paper comprise 60% of grade. Go into office hours to get feedback! Discussion and 8 mini presentations make up other 40%. Does not have clear grading criteria--seems to be whatever he is feeling towards you at the time. The class hits you in chunks, but overall not a difficult course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HNRS20503
• 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:

Professor Sola is awesome. He is so nice and is always willing to meet with you to check over things and make sure you get an A. The class has no tests, but is mainly comprised of three projects over countries. With a little bit of effort you will be set to get an A. The class is discussion based, but you don't need to talk every class to get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HNRS20503
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really like Dr. Sola, and he clearly knows a lot about Europe. When he did lecture, it was great because he's really interesting, but unfortunately this class was mostly presentations, which were super boring and you didn't need to pay attention to. No tests, only a term paper and a few other shorter papers. Overall he's good.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Attendance is a must, test info comes from his power points, copy them & you will do well. Test are pretty easy & the final is cumulative with open notes! He is really funny & loves it when students interact with him. He is very helpful and approchable, all you have to do is ask & he will go above and beyond to try to help you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST10223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is hilarious! Loved him as a teacher, but I ended up doing a Pass/ NC, getting the Pass (ended up making a B) just b/c he is a difficult grader on his tests BUT go to class and soak up his humor! Recommend him but NOT if you're looking for an easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EUROHIST
• 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:

GREAT PROF! clear, precise, and interesting. He is passionate for what he does and it shows. Exams are easy, and you can retake them all again for a better grade at the end of the semester. Easy A-B if you pay attention and study! He's a great human as well

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST10223
• 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:

TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH HIM!!! he is so helpful and the class is so interesting. he has a weird sense of humor but it works! 3 easy tests short answers and essays and one term paper.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Soo much to study, his Teacher aid doesn't make it any easier when grading papers on exam. Maybe an easy C but if you want a B you have to attend and study constantly. It is a written exam. Must include almost every point if you want an A. Notes are about 20 pages each exam only 3 total, and a midterm paper. I would look elsewhere

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1789
• 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:

European history 1789-present. Great professor, teaches well, a little hard to understand at first but you get used to it. I hate history andhemade it interesting. However he is VERY strict when grading... It's an amazingly easy B but if you want the A you might want to look elsewhere. It's almost impossible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Juan Carlos Sola Corbacho is an expert in his field, I thouroughly enjoy going to class even though it's at 8am. His lectures go by really quickly and he gives you opportunities to make up your grade through extra credit and make up exams at semester's end. Good double dip, I'd recommend him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Good professor. His lectures are fun to listen to, particularly when given in his Spanish accent. Class attendance isn't mandatory, but is highly advisable if one desires a passing grade on the exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Sola is a great professor with a good sense of humor. His accent can take awhile to get use to. His test are all essay, but they aren't that bad if you study. He doesn't take attendance,but you need to go to class or you'll miss a lot. Take him if you can!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. So is a fun professor who manages to keep fairly dry material pretty interesting and fun. He has a thick Spanish accent, but it's not too hard to understand. He is surprisingly funny as well (don't get him started on bagels and zucchini)! His tests are all essay and rather challenging, but he is a fair grader.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1023
• 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:

Really great teacher. Does not take attendance. However, you need notes from classes for exams, literally all of the notes. Exams are essay but it's all in the notes, just study them. With some effort, an A is not hard to get.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EURO1789
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sola is a great professor. He is very knowledgable and passionate about the subject. He does not take attendance but if you want a good grade you NEED to go to class. Tests are essay but they arent too bad as long as you have studied. Overall great prof and class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing teacher, he knows what he is talking about, but you NEED TO GO TO CLASS! He goes slow and accent takes some getting used to! Go in there willing to learn and will end up with an easy B, and work a little and get the A!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his class. although he is a little hard to understand you can easily do well in the class. the secret is going to talk to him. He will help you if you ask. 3 essay exams 2 papers and a presentation not bad for a history class.