Reviews of professor Jacob Lackner

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you like history, you will probably find the class enjoyable. I found the lectures to be very interesting and engaging, even over Zoom. There are only a few papers throughout the semester but you need to do well on them because there aren't a lot of assignments in the grade book. I was kind of annoyed that he didn't grade my last paper.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Jerusalem is an easy class and you'll get an A if you actually do the work. Four weeks long. 1 paper per week, drops the lowest grade. 11 discussion post, drops the 3 lowest grades. Two books are used. The papers consist of defining 5 events and pick one that had the most impact for a total of 5 pages. Lackner likes citing so cite 15-20 per essay.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you want a B in this class that is very obtainable. The class has little work, 1 paper, 2 tests, attendance, and the final. There is some extra credit be sure to get all of it. As you would imagine getting your grade up from one bad test is nearly impossible. when grading his tests tends to be nitpicky over things that seem very minor in class

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
His class mostly consists of lectures, with a few discussions about primary sources. His lectures are generally easy to follow and interesting, thanks to his powerpoints. There are only a few assignments (a paper, 4 tests), but he does provide several extra credit opportunities, which helps make up for not doing great on one of them.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I really enjoyed Dr. Lackners class. I thought the lectures were interesting and that he seemed very knowledgeable about the subject. The class is kind of intimidating because youre only graded on 4 tests, 2 papers, and attendance. However, he gives extra credit opportunities and good study guides. If you work hard, the class is a great!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
One of my favorite professors I've ever had at OU. Very comprehensive study guides, if you look over the provided study guides you will do well in his class. Provides every opportunity for students to succeed. The largest complaint I have is that grading goes by very few assignments/tests. Would definitely take again!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took the course online during winter session, so it was one month. The course involved 2 papers about primary sources, and discussion posts. The primary sources he uses are really interesting. I learned a lot, and there was a reasonable amount of work.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This was a good class, do some extra reading in the textbooks for the A grades. Take clear notes, bullet points the keywords he gives at the start of the lecture. This was a really good class and easy enough if you give a decent amount of effort.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Easy A. 4 tests and 1 5-page paper. Gives a study guide a week before the test. Uploads all lectures to canvas. Tesst are based on the lecture material. The material covered is very broad and only covers a few people per century.