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Tom Johnson

HIST16 · HISTORY1713 · HISTHIST · POLSC10 · HIST17 · HIS17 · HIST17POLSC10 · POLISCI10 · CHIST16 · POLSCI10 · HIST14 · HISTORY · CPOLSC10 · HISTORY17 · HIST11 · 86 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
60%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want a demanding but meaningful class and are ready to read, participate, and prepare seriously.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy ReadingParticipation DrivenEngaging LecturerFew High-Stakes GradesTough but Rewarding
  • Students often learn a lot from Johnson, especially when they like lecture-heavy history or political science courses.
  • , and a small number of major assessments.
  • Reviews are sharply split between students who value the challenge and students , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic for students who read, participate, use office hours, and prepare essays, but it is not low-effort.

Online and and participation, while in-person reviews more often mention high-stakes exams.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

The content is intellectually demanding because , and analytical thinking.

Online reviews describe and , while in-person reviews add more detail about memorization and dense exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly described as necessary for passing or improving the grade.

Both formats emphasize participation, but can hurt the grade.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

, but others warn against the workload, lecture style, and .

Online reviews are mixed from only four students, while fans and frustrated students.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

42/100

Some students mention kindness, , and clear expectations, but and few graded items.

Format shift

Online reviews mention extra credit but also tough grading, while .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

The workload is dominated by substantial reading, preparation, participation, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention readings and discussions, while and exam preparation.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Students often call him knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful, though .

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is mixed, while lectures and lecture-style drawbacks.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

84/100

Grades are often based on participation plus a midterm and exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention discussions and essay preparation, while , and few graded items.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

courses are rewarding but reading-heavy and grade-concentrated.

Main concern

The main risk is that a .

What students said

“This class was incredibly difficult, but incredibly rewarding.”
HIS17
“ and final.”
POLISCI10
“You will leave his class a smarter person.”
HIST17POLSC10

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with praise for knowledge and but concerns about confusing lectures and .

Main concern

Online students must keep up with , and essay preparation.

What students said

“The key to getting a good grade is to participate, do the reading and and .”
CHIST16
“ .”
CPOLSC10

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and finals that require strong preparation and memory-based writing.

Midterm and FinalFew Graded ItemsClosed Notes MentionedMemory-Based Essays

Assessment risk

Strict

33/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and as major grade drivers, with at least one review saying notes were not allowed.

Midterm and FinalFew Graded ItemsNo Notes MentionedIn-Class Essays
“For the midterm and you remember on the top of your head.”
POLSC10
“the ”
HIS17
“Expect a lot of memorization in preparation for your in and the final.”
HIS17

Online

and , but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Midterm and Final Essays
“ and ”
CHIST16

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class was incredibly difficult, but incredibly rewarding.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and participation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“His lectures are brilliant, he makes you think for yourself, and you will learn a lot in his classes.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“The and are expected to be done quickly.”

⚖️ Grade Structure

42/100

“There are only 2 things graded: .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Johnson is super funny, fun, and interesting.
  • He mentions one thing and goes one multiple tangents about it for at least an hour and doesnt get straight to the point.
  • His lectures are brilliant, he makes you think for yourself, and you will learn a lot in his classes.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You definitely have to earn your grade.
  • He offers one on one meetings at office hours where he will give you great advice for .
  • as well.

Theme 3

📚

  • , and seeing him in his office hours helps a lot.
  • Class participation WILL help your grade.
  • If you don't read, do the portfolio, or ask questions you won't pass.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

86

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years give detailed and , and grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 545
4 out of 522
3 out of 58
2 out of 59
1 out of 52

Course coverage

HIST1712 reviews
HIS177 reviews
HIST165 reviews
POLISCI105 reviews
POLSC104 reviews
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CHIST163 reviews
CPOLSC103 reviews
HIST17POLSC103 reviews
POLSCI102 reviews
HIST111 review
HIST141 review
HISTHIST1 review
HISTORY1 review
HISTORY171 review
HISTORY17131 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

21

A+ 8 · A 13

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2