Angus Gillespie - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Professor: Angus Gillespie

Department: TBD

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CONAM228
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a super cool guy and is very nice, I had him for The Contemporary American, and it was very informative. His lectures were a little all over the place and despite writing everything down on the cheat sheet, I didnt feel confident for the Midterm or Final. He puts a huge curve on the exams so just do as good as you can and you should be fine

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CONT228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

took him for the cont. american and your grade is only based on the midterm, final,and attendance. exams are hard and ask very specific questions, but you do get a curve. you are allowed to have a cheat sheet for both exams, but it won't help unless you put down very specific details. lecture- heavy class, and he will call you out for using laptops

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AS203
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gillespie is very knowledgeable about the American West. Unfortunately, he is too knowledgeable and expects you to know everything that he knows! Exams are extremely difficult but they curve so you do mediocre at best. Exams reference quotes from books and movies and asks who said them, which is very difficult.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AMER264
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The exams are ridiculous 100 multiple choice Q's of the most detail oriented from two books and in class films; all he ever put in class-never talks about books. He lets you use one page notes front & back but the notes aren't helpful if you don't write insignificant details on it. Ex: questions of folklorist names & their theories. Don't recommend

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BYRNE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I only have him for my Byrne Seminar that focuses on the WTC and its attacks. The class is highly recommended if you enjoy American History. I will probably take an actual semester-class in American Studies with him. His class is fun, easygoing, and very interesting. Take him, you will have no regrets. At first it's a lil boring, but then so fun!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMER228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy and his class is really easy if you show up and pay attention. He's a boring lecturer, so it's a catch-22. He teaches directly from the PowerPoint slides.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMFOLKBALLAD
• 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 took his class years ago, my freshman year. But I still remember this guy, AMAZING. Makes the topics interesting, and the class fulfilled my SAS criteria. If he's still teaching, you should def. take his class. You get to have a cheat sheet for his exams as well. Take his class. You won't regret it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FOLK300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very good professor. Really enjoyed the class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FOLK300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

OMG. this is by far the kindest, best, professor ever. I have taken his class and passed with flying colors. His lectures are clear and easy to understand. he makes you watch movies, but i love movies so that's fine by me!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FOLK300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wasn't sure how I felt about him. Seems like a nice guy, but sometimes it seemed like he put minimal effort into the class. Also he sometimes assigned movies to be viewed outside of class, which was a little time consuming. But I skipped a lot of classes and only read when I had to and got a B so mas o menos

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BYRNE101
• 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:

He is the best. He is the most helpful person on earth. OMG He is the BEST.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BYRNE101
• 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:

And Ya he is the best because he is the most helpful person on earth. I have never seen a person so helpful. He is THE BEST (:

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BYRNE17
• 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:

He is simply the best. He is just in my Byrne Seminar but still I feel like taking up all his classes. Such professors are less seen : D

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FOLKFUN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AKG is the best! Sometimes he comes off as a bit senile but he's remarkably intelligent and it shows. I want to take all his classes...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CONTA150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good Professor!!!Kind, cheerful, always does funny comments!Interesting class!Listening to him time flies! I miss his lectures so much! I reeeeealy enjoyed being there! Crib sheet is required for midterm and final! Exams are pretty easy!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CONTA228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Two exams, one midterm that's 40% of your grade and one final that's 60%. Midterm's way more general and easier than the final. You're allowed a crib sheet for each. Gillespie's always well-prepared for class and teaches using a variety of methods. He's a bit strange but is almost always cheerful. He's passionate about his field.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JERSE291
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved his classes. I've been out of college for 20 years, but I still remember things that he taught and how much I enjoyed him as a professor!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Gillespie is hands down my favorite teacher currently. I had no interest in the Middle East conflict, but his lectures are very straight forward and humorous. He smiles constantly and even hands out chocolate occasionally. There is no homework, just reading, and the tests are challenging, but curved well and permit "crib (legal cheat) sheets".

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AMERBALL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The first exam is weighted the least; last is 50%, and harder.I regret buying all the books bc u cud go to class and take diligent notes on it.The 2nd and 3rd exams were the hardest. Must take notes in order to get the material. Bring a voice recorder if u can. He gets more detailed with his lectures after the 1st exam so be ready.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AMER365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

1st exam easy if u take notes.2nd harder bc he adds in listening.3rd is the same.Last exam weighted 50%.Its either you get the material or you don't. Curves the exams but not the final grade. Put in a good amount of effort for the 2nd&3rdexams bc they make or break you. Good guy but I wont take him again. Tricky. Find a better class if u can.