Barry Mehler
- School: Ferris State University
- Location: Big Rapids, MI
- Department: History
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HIST 121
Worst class ever. His lectures mean nothing, your grade is predestined and the tests are all over 50-60 pages he puts online. If you ask, he will let you take the tests in groups. Just make sure you ask!
Hist 276
Jack Daniels and Camel cigarettes. Be very familiar with them, and the Rolling Stones. Super easy class if you can just do some thinking. Journals are easy, he grades papers conservatively, and he lets you take exams as a group if you ask. I really liked him
hist121
Instead of memorizing words and dates this class actually makes you think and really promotes thinking over learning. Although you do learn a lot more when you think rather than when you memorize.
hist212
To be honest the first day of his class worried me, but i stuck it out and he turned out to be a great teacher! He WANTS you to do well, and he will do about anything to get you were you need to be in the class if you just ASK him!
Hist276
If you like to think, take this guy. If just like to repeat what you are told, this guy isn't for you. He is a professor that makes you think and wants you to speak out against him. Most of what he says is satire, but they are all connected in some way. Everything was once thought to be true is no longer thought to be true.
HIST121
Professor Mehler, is a nice guy and he means well, but listening about his personal life and culture was not my ideal History class. I didnt learn much. Grades can be based on "predestination"
HIST251
Professor Mehler, is a nice guy and he means well, but unless you want to sit in class for and hour and fifteen minutes listening about his personal life and culture, I reccomend you pass on taking this class. He is very clear with directions, but rambles on the whole time about literally nothing, the class periods were a waste of my time.
HISTO121
He's a GREAT professor. He does ramble, but not without reason. He explains the foundation of the country based upon tobacco & alcohol, not just CAMELS. The 'predetermined grade' has a REASSON behind it. I got an A by writing the OPTIONAL paper on predestination & I loaded it with sarcasm & made it look like a newspaper editorial. He's great!
HIST121
I dropped this class after the first day! He did not say a word about History and rambled on about how our country was thriving when everyone smoked Camel cigarettes. He then said that everyone is predestined to get a certain grade, no matter how well you do on tests and other assignments. If he was kidding, he has a terrible sense of humor!
Hist121
Dr. Mehler is a great guy. People will say he is not clear about things, but really what you have to do is just think about things. That's all he wants us to do and I believe he is a great teacher for teaching the way that he is teaching. His class is not hard, he wants his students to succeed. Great professor.
Hist121
Dr. Mehler is by far the most awesome professor. Even though he rambles on about stuff not directly relating to the text or material, he presents history in a way that even a person who HATES history would love it. He is very funny and makes people think about what he is talking about and how they are related. No attendance. TAKE IF POSSIBLE.
Hist121
SO EASY! I showed up for maybe 50% of the classes and just so that I would know when exams were. I had an A- in the class--but without me saying a thing he gave me an A! Just the kind of guy he is. DO THE READINGS!! About 60-100 pages per exam, but easy understandable reading. That's it! No Notes! No Attendance! Just read the night before = A+++
HIST301
His class wasn't that bad, but it does require a little work. We watched movies, had interesting debates, and wrote essays. Majority of the class struggled but ask questions and make sure you're clear on what he wants and you'll be fine.
hist121
horribly boring. he knows his stuff but rambles off the point for litterally 90% of the class. he understands what he is teaching but doesn't go over what you need to know. class average is like a c-.
HIST277
Mehler was pretty awesome He has so much knowledge. He knows his stuff and he is always willing to help I am glad i took his class
HIST372
I took his history of the middle east class and was very disappointed with his way of teaching the class, or lact there of.
HIST372
He likes to rant about people calling him a Marxist. Tends to repeat the same information over and over.
HIST121
Dr. Mehler is a very unique professor. He doesn't just know history he understands it. While this may seem like the same thing, you will understand the difference if you have a class with him. He is animated and willing to help.
HIST257
I had Dr. Mehler for a Terrorism in the Modern World class. This guy is so incredibly hard to follow, it's ridiculous. The department gave him WAY to much freedom with the class. He made us buy 2 books, one of which we NEVER used and the other which was more of a novel spreading propaganda about how America is an evil empire. DO NOT TAKE HIM!
HIST100
He's a pretty cool guy. Funny as hell w/ his lectures; doesn't care about management at Ferris and said he would come in w/ an Uzi... hilarious!
HIst121
First of all this guy is a character. He acts out the emotions and feeling of historical figures during class and understands well the motives of history. Although he does get off topic sometimes it is necessary because he relates an event to another social trend which is what history is all about.
HIST121
Your grade is based on 4 tests! No homework. You must read all the notes posted online or you won't understand what's going on!
HIST121
he is a great guy, but not for people who want their grade spoon fed to them. He took the info out of the book and put it into a word doc. so you don't have to buy the book. He also highlights all of the important info in the text.
hist121
Dr. Mehler is one of the worst teachers I've ever had! He re-wrote the text book online so everything is his opinion, and if you don't agree you fail. Your grade will be based on your participation on his online message board. He doesn't know what he's doing ever and shows up atleast 20 minutes late for every class! Don't take any of his classes!
HIST121
He is very busy and fast. He doesn't put a good guide line down for the test. Pretty much, teach yourself the material.
HIST122
He is a very different teacher. He is very intelligent and can teach you a lot, if he stays in track. He likes to ramble on and it is hard to keep track of information. We did not have a textbook, all of it was online, which is nice. The subject matter is interesting, and i would recommend this course.
Hist280
The stuff we talked about in class was in no way related to what tests were on. You defenitly had to teach yourself everything. I would never want to take a class with him again.
HIST121
I had Dr. Mehler for Hist 121 and 122. His lectures are very engaging and he is very good at theatrics and role playing history in the classroom. Dr. Mehler made history interesting for me and many other classmates. I would reccommend taking Dr. Mehler for History!
hist122
He is awesome! Just go to class and if u suck at test dont be scared he will make many exta credit ponts avail to make up for your downfall! I took hm and the class was great! Really enjoyed it, he is funny and make the class inteesting! And u dont have to attend class everyday! He was AWESOME!
HIST 301
I have no clue what this class was even about. He would just ramble on about himself and then quiz us on very specific details about the book. Pretty much, you had to learn the information by yourself. Do not take. You will not learn much.
hist121
Great teacher that is very enthused about what he is teaching. Test are hard, but it all comes from the text. Would highly recommand this professor to anyone!!!
Hist
Yeah, he's funny...and interesting...but I don't find his classes easy at ALL. I've had two now and I still don't get him. No more history for me!
HIST
He's kind of weird. All his class is, is lecture. Nothing else, no homework, only tests and attendence are your grade. Very easy class to sleep in too. I don't know if he's boring or the class is, but as long as you print off his study guides and chapter outlines, you really don't have to pay attention to the lectures at all.
Hist 121
Not a bad guy, but he's definately a liberal. Professors need to keep there opinions at home and teach what happened, not what they feel about what happened.
HIST 121
He definitely makes class interesting by giving his "performances" as he calls them. Not very hard, just go to class and get the notes, I hardly read any of the book. Good teacher, he knows his stuff very well. I would definitely recommend him.
Hist 301
Easy Class. Dr. Mehler is a great teacher. He makes class very interesting. Lots of movies to watch in class. If your a history ed major take this class.
HIST 301
Very interesting class. A lot of work is required, but it is worth it. His tests are pretty hard and you really need to know the material, but I recieved a lot out of this class.
Hist 121
Barry Mehler, Ph. D. is a professor that acts out scenes. He makes you feel that you're there in the times in which he is teaching and relates them to the present. He is overall a pretty great guy it would seem to me, but that my opinion.
hist 121
not quite sure how exactly he comes up with the final grade, but the class was overall interesting. Wouldn't recommend him though
HIST 121
Don't listen to everyones bias. He's a good teacher. He makes the context of the course fun by role playing and story telling. The fact that he is Jewish deserves respect if anything. I really liked him and his style of teaching.
hist 121
this man has a problem, someting is really wrong inside of his head. I think that at times he has flashbacks, about the war, and pictures that he is there, do not take him HE IS CRAZY
history121
He babbles on alot. His tests are very hard. He stands up in class and talks alot. He shows boring movies. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.
Hst 121
His idea of grading sucks he really grades on if HE thinks that you worked hard enough for him. He bases your grade on a OPTINAL extra criedt assingment. He acts like it is a 300 level class. Do not take him if you have more important classes
hist 372
This class makes you work for your A. But if you are determined and stay on track, it is possible. His tests are hard, all essay
hist 372
hard material, especially if you don't keep up with current events on your own.2 papers that are graded very easily, no true tests, but sometimes his so called quizes look like tests.only take if you like history and current events interest you.
HST
his tests are so friggin hard..also i hope you like to take notes...however after saying that if you go to him and tell him you're having a hard time taking his tests he'll help you out..not bad but not great either
HIST 121
Don't believe what anyone else says! His lectures are energenic and he does role playing to make it more interesting. He post info on the web for you and the stuff that's on the test is highlighted. Easy to get an A!
Hist121
His lectures are interesting and energetic. Tests are somewhat tricky but he tells you what to look for on them. He does'nt pull that jewish crap on anyone.
hist 122 &
His class was the hardest fricKin class. He was funny, but too much all about his jewish religion. Remember really hard class, not recommended.
HIST 371
Worst Professor ever!!! For the midterm, he said he was going to give us an easy short answer quiz. It was a 20 question essay that half the class failed. Few of the questions were even anything we had talked about in class. Avoid him if possible.
Hist 121
His test are super hard. He gives multiple choice test with but all of the above is a possibility way to much. He is kinda boring but is fair about his grade at the end of the class.
HST121,122
Best teacher I have ever had for history. Your expected to actually read the book, will certainly get a good grade if you do. Great lectures, very helpful. "IF YOU ARENT JEWISH" <- Your an idiot.. he doesnt pull that on anyone.
HST 121
Very interesting teacher. Everyone I know liked him. Not much for dates, just facts.Would recommend him to anyone. Tests are multiple choice. Very tricky. He says he tries to make answers completely wrong, but that's B.S. I look forward to take another cl
HIST 121
I HATED THIS GUY!!..HES THE BIGGEST **** ON THE PLANET! IF YOU ARENT JEWISH OR THINK HIS WAY YOU FAIL...I HATED HIS CLASS AND HE WAS SOOO BORING AND HIS TESTING METHOD SUCKS ASS!
hist
Best teacher i ever had. I have had 3 of his classes and want more. Never bored in his class. grades very easy. If you fail your first 2 test and get As on the last 2 you will get an A!!!! I wouldn’t say he is left wing but defiantly opinionated
Hist 122
Mehler is a typical left wing nutcase. He shows a complete lack of responsibility by imposing his dimented view of present day politics based on his ideaology, not the facts.Ferris should be held libel.
long ago
go in with an open mind and if you differ in opinion, have the guts to defend yourself and your thoughts. he will respect and reward you.
HIST 121
Just remember on his test's, its like being at Vegas, no matter how how much you practice (study) the game, its ALWAYS stacked in the houses favor!!. A.The dog was fast? B.The dog was qiuck? C. The dog was speedy? D. All the above? YOU CAN
121 377
Good teacher. Compassionate, animated. Great lectures. 3 hour class and it went by really fast. Occassional nap, but generally interesting. Highly recommended
HST 350
Not an easy man, but very helpfula nd kind when you're in trouble. Own personal take on histrory - but at least he is involved and committed. Recommended
History
apparently he's a profesional writer, he's got a huge ego going on he's gods gift to writting, dull lectures
Hist 122
This dude is definitely off his rocker but a very good history teacher. Take him if you like history.
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