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David Johnson
Professor (2007 – 2012)
Illinois State (ILSTU)
History
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3.1220***
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Rated by 41 students
2.95
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across 5 classes
Spring 2012 Schedule
GEO 135.00 - World Geography
Add to schedule TR 9:35am-10:50am
HIS 111.00 - American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
Add to schedule MWF 8:00am-8:50am
All Classes
GEO 135.00
HIS 111.00
HIS 136.00
HIS 287.00
HIS 291.00
HIS 400.00
SOA 111.00

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4****
GEO 135.00 - World Geography
Good teacher. Gives interesting in his lectures even though they are bland. Allows free response OR multiple choice for exams. It's nice to choose what kind of exam you take. Then he gives generous curves for multiple choice. ...
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Professor rated by: Accounting Student on 3/2/09
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3***
GEO 135.00 - World Geography
Let me just begin by saying this is the most boring class I've ever taken. If you are looking for a blowoff class, this is definitely not it. His lectures are really boring and sometimes difficult to follow. You really need to be paying attention...
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Professor rated by: Accounting Student on 3/18/09
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
3***
Let me just begin by saying this is the most boring class I've ever taken. If you are looking for a blowoff class, this is definitely not it. His lectures are really boring and sometimes difficult to follow. You really need to be paying attention and writing down EVERYTHING he says. I went in to see him during his office hours once before an exam-I didn't have any trouble contacting him. However, I had a lot of questions, and every time he would begin to explain something, he would say, "Well, I showed this in class, don't you REMEMBER?" Obviously I didn't, which is why I was there. He made me feel completely stupid and I felt like all of my questions were dumb. Everything he told me was extremely helpful though, he only gives you information that will be on the exam and hints at what you'll need to know. The exams themselves are set up so that there's the option of two formats: typical multiple-choice or short answer. TAKE SHORT ANSWER. It'll ask for definitions, short explainations, and essay topics; you only have to answer 9/10 of the definitions, 3/5 short explainations, and 2/10 essay topics, which only require writing about half a notebook sheet of paper for both topics. This is the better option because you can write about the information you know about rather than having to memorize everything ever covered in lecture. There are 2 exams worth 30% each and the final; you can write a paper (he gives you a list of acceptable topics) to replace one of the exams worth 35% instead of 30%. You have to choose which exam you're going to skip beforehand though; you can't fail an exam and then try to replace it with the paper. Don't even bother buying the book, or just share with a friend; all of the exam info is from his lectures. Anything you might learn from the book can just be googled.
Professor rated by: Accounting Student on March 18, 2009
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
2**
This teacher does not specify what to study for and what he wants for the tests. He also offers 3 tests but you can only take two of them. He also grades the two essays very weird and complicated. If you don't pay attention one day, your screwed for a long time.
Professor rated by: School of Music Student on January 5, 2010
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
4****
Good teacher. Gives interesting in his lectures even though they are bland. Allows free response OR multiple choice for exams. It's nice to choose what kind of exam you take. Then he gives generous curves for multiple choice. Go to lecture because he puts questions on tests that are not in the book. There was also an optional project to do instead of a test. It was worth 105% so there was incentive to do it. A friendly guy, and good teacher.
Professor rated by: Accounting Student on March 2, 2009
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
3***
Basically this class wasn't too hard.. the only bad thing is there's no textbook so you have to go to all of the classes to get the notes he puts on the board. Also you have to read 2 books and write a 5 page paper on them.. I got an A- on the first one and worked my ass off on it.. the second one he doesn't tell you what you get until after the final which is optional
Professor rated by: Family and Consumer Sciences Student on April 30, 2011
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
2**
Pros: Occasional attendance quiz.
Cons: Occasional attendance quiz.
He likes to talk a lot about history. Also it seems like he thinks that a majority of the class knows the history of the world and likes to ask random questions that don't really deal with class material. Sometimes he gets off topic too. Overall, unless you like history I wouldn't recommend the class.
Professor rated by: Mathematics Student on December 13, 2010
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
5*****
I've always found History boring, but Profesor Johnson shows a passion for it. This man is not afraid to admit he was wrong. Amazing teacher! He is here to teach however he cares more about preparing his students for life.
Professor rated by: Curriculum and Instruction Student on March 3, 2009
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
2**
He is hard to pay attention to. He speaks in monotone and changes subject very often. He will jump from one topic to another and go back and forth like it's no big deal. If you read the material you should do fine.
Professor rated by: Finance, Insurance and Law Student on May 3, 2011
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
4****
Pros: Great teacher. He explains the material very well. His classes are enjoyable
Cons: He has 2 papers that are really rough. Other than that he is great.
Professor rated by: International Business Student on December 6, 2010
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
3***
Pros: Illustrates the course well through outlines and projection maps.
Cons: Very Boring lecture
It's hard to keep my eyes open sometimes.
Professor rated by: History Student on December 6, 2010
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
5*****
Pros: he posts study guides online before the tests

you can bs the papers and get a good grade
Cons: you write papers and read books
Professor rated by: Marketing Student on April 20, 2011
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
2**
Pros: only three exams and one paper for the class
Cons: you mess up an exam you are screwed

very dry lectures

lots of jargon
Professor rated by: School of Kinesiology and Recreation Student on April 27, 2011
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
3***
Pros: Old Exams can be found if you ask around
Cons: 10% of your grade is attendance with his random quizzes

Very monotone
Professor rated by: Finance, Insurance and Law Student on April 30, 2011
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
4****
Pros: good teacher test are over what he talks about very approachable
Cons: test are very detailed
Professor rated by: Chemistry Student on February 9, 2012
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
3***
Pros: easy to follow website, and notes given from class
Cons: very boring
lecture hall was too packed
Professor rated by: School of Art Student on May 1, 2011
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
3***
He talks all period long and doesn't stray from the topic without a purpose.
Professor rated by: Business Accreditation Student on December 6, 2010
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
4****
Pros: Only 3 grades.
Cons: Long lecture and keeps you the full time every time.
Professor rated by: School of Kinesiology and Recreation Student on May 4, 2011
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
1*
Pros: No homework
Cons: There are three exams and they are not that easy
Professor rated by: Special Education Student on December 9, 2010
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
3***
Pros: Make information clear
Cons: Didn't use visual aids.

Lectured.
Professor rated by: Undeclared Student on April 27, 2011
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HIS 111.00
American Diversity,Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
3***
Pros: very straight forward. easy grader.
Cons: boring
Professor rated by: Marketing Student on November 14, 2010
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GEO 135.00
World Geography
1*
Pros: none
Cons: BORING

HARD CLASS

FINAL IS ACCUMULATIVE
Professor rated by: History Student on May 3, 2011
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