Benedict Carton - George Mason University

Professor: Benedict Carton

Department: TBD

College: George Mason University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carton is the best of the best, especially if you can get him for History 300. As a student of his I really felt like he cared and his lectures about colonial Africa, which he is an expert in, were amazing. He did a really good job navigating the online class during the pandemic which I'm sure wasn't easy, especially in a research class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• 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:

Graded by just 3 exams. Gives ppts and complete lecture notes, extensive study guides that have everything on the test (answers can be found in lecture notes). Very passionate, a little erratic and eccentric but kind and accessible.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer! Its such a cakewalk in this class! Just attend class and all recitations then youll do fine. His TA Kyle Filter is super chill, awesome, and very helpful during exams and recitation! If you get Kyle as a TA in this class during recitation you are very lucky! Better than high school history itself! 10/10 Highly Recommended!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As a non-History major, this was the BEST class I have ever taken. Professor Carton is passionate about what he teaches, making the class enjoyable. It is very hard to fail the class. As long as you pay attention, you'll get an A. He only grades exams and attendance. I would definitely take his class again if I could.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• 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 was completely enthralled by every one of Professor Carton lectures; he is probably the best orator I've ever been taught by. You're only graded by tests but they're very easy if you show up and try and in a particularly evocative and helpful way. Fantastic professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HIST125 was pretty easy if you study! You're graded on attendance and your test. The study guides are helpful and as long as you study you'll pass. He is VERY clear on what is on it and what is expected. He is extremely knowledgeable and student assistants are extremely helpful during recitation.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• 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:

Very engaged with his students while lecturing. Recitations are helpful in understanding the topic.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Never thought of myself as one to enjoy learning about history, but this teacher makes the subject material come alive. The textbook he uses is a good choice too because it actually gives first-hand accounts of key events in world history, rather than a dry summary. Just delightful

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is literally the best professor I ever had. His lectures are AMAZING. Really enjoyed them. Also he gives really clear study guides for his exams. TAKE HIM

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST262
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carton is fantastic. He clearly cares a lot about what he's teaching and it comes across in his lectures. He gives the test before we take it so there's no excuse to do poorly (even though people do). He's extremely kind and really wants everyone to like history as much as he does.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST262
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

THE BEST PROFESSOR IVE HAD AT MASON. You could listen to him lecture all day, he's so passionate about the material, and he wants his students to do well and understand the material. All the tests are word for word from the study guide, so you just to make sure you know the study guide. I highly recommend him, he makes you actually want to go.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST262
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fascinating, enthusiastic professor. I loved his lectures. Time passes quickly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

FANTASTIC! Brilliant and beyond amazing prof. Took him my first sem. and wow! he is a great lecturer, could listen to him all day. Very bright cares about students, respected, test-heavy, attend class. he posts the notes. the notes are the study guide, go through notes find def on the study guide (quizlet!) memorize!, do readings they are helpful

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Benedict is one of those professors who truly cares about what he teaches. SO much so that his lectures take up the whole class. Very easy to zone out. No homework besides reading a few chapters here and there. Class is graded off of 3 tests, study the study guides (same questions). The final adds a 6+ para essay so be prepared. Memorization is KEY

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• 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 this professor for HIST 125. This class is easy if you do the work and hard if you don't. Let me explain: The professor gives out 3 exams. Before each exam, he provides a study guide, which is a ditto of the exam (exact copy). Master the guide, and you will get an A. He also responds to email, and attendance is 15% of the grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST262
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Benedict Carson's Hist 262 course at GMU back in 2012 or something like that and I was so happy to graduate I never got around to testifying what an incredible teacher he was. He is so passionate and knowledgeable. He captivates you and gives you some real, unfiltered, historical truths. I learned SO much from him. Didn't hurt he's cute

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very long and boring sometimes. He's genuinely interested in the subject and has lived all over the world. He gives detailed study guides that make it easy to pass the test if you study.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• 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:

Professor Carton is really passionate and knowledgable. his lectures are interesting and engaging. Every test has a review session beforehand, and a study guide that covered all of the material on the test. There's no surprises, and all lectures and powerpoint are posted online.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carton is truly amazing. His lectures are very engaging and he makes the topic so interesting. All the grades are based on tests and attendance but he spends at least one class on review for each test so they are super easy. Carton really is an amazing professor, so if you have the opportunity to take him for any class, definitely do it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Carton is probably the best professor I've had in my 3 years at GMU. I took him for HIST300 and HIST360 and thoroughly enjoyed both. He is a spectacular teacher, whether or not you are a history major. He is an extremely engaging lecturer, and invested and very encouraging teacher. He will make you work hard, but always help you if you ask.