Reviews of professor Russell Lawson

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I have taken his class 2 times and it was the hardest class I have ever taken. The first time I had him, we had a quiz every single class period. This time, he changed it to once a week, but we only had class 2 times a week. The questions on the exams usually had nothing to do with the lecture, and he was not accommodating or helpful whatsoever.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class was the hardest history class i have taken. If you are not educated HEAVILY in history from 1492-1800s, i wouldnt take this class. Your grade is based off of 5 questions a week. The midterm and final are absolutely hard. He wants you to know when, what, where, and why? YOu have to rememorize almost all dates and peoples name!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you put the effort in, you will be fine. Long lectures but if your interested they're cool to hear about. Quiz and Discussion every week. Don't stress about a bad grade on a couple of the quizzes. Put effort into the discussions, It's a big part of your grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Absolutely wonderful. once a week you read 1 chapter of the book and have from wednesday to sunday to complete a 15 minute, 5 question online quiz at home. No assignments. During the first half you will be assigned a person and when you reach them in the book you say 3/4 sentences abt them but you dont have to stand up. Short answer finals. AMAZING

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I don't think I've ever met a professor who could not care less about his students and their personal lives. Tests every week and those make up your grade with the final and midterm. He spends most class periods ragging on students' grades and then lectures the entire 2 hours and 50 minutes, if you don't have to take this class, don't.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
he's so insufferable and petty. obviously favors the smarter and more talkative students. is not understanding at all.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
1) He gave a lot of quizzes that you had to take notes from the pictures!! in order to succeed 
2) He didn't follow mandatory rules regarding covid protocol, and allowing students to stay home if they have covid. (You have to show up to class even if you are sick :| or injured)
3) If you do not answer questions his way then good luck!