Reviews for JWST274
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Matthew Suriano
JWST274 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/11/2025 |
Dr. Suriano is the GOAT. Insanely knowledgeable about subject material. I will say, this class might seem kinda foreign to you if you aren't Jewish, Christian, or Muslim. You probably won't know the answers to whatever questions he poses to the class lol. However you don't need any background knowledge to do well on the quizzes, exams, and final paper. Dr. Suriano even says it's completely fine if you don't have any background knowledge. Just don't put off the paper, otherwise you will need to pull an all-nighter or two (ask me how I know). Attendance was mandatory starting this semester HOWEVER he was extremely understanding of extenuating circumstances. TA Sylvia was awesome as well. Would highly recommend for an interesting gen-ed |
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Matthew Suriano
JWST274 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/21/2025 |
Honestly, very cool topic and the approach is interesting. Readings might be a little tough but as long as you take good notes and attend classes, the exams will be a breeze. Stay on track with your paper, TA's and prof are super helpful if you ever get stuck! You definitely don't need anything going into the class but keep an open mind and you'll learn tons! |
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Matthew Suriano
JWST274 Expecting an A Anonymous 09/04/2025 |
Goated. Simply goated. Class is interesting and engaging, he is very passionate about his work, the readings aren't too hard, the exams are online, and as a person he is very understanding. Also funny sometimes. The paper will be the hardest. |
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Matthew Suriano
JWST274 Expecting an A Anonymous 04/18/2025 |
Dr. Suriano is a cool guy. Class is the easiest A ever. You don't even have to go to lecture, only discussion. Exams are taken home and online. You can just skim the readings before lectures. |
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Matthew Suriano
JWST274 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/23/2024 |
Professor Suriano is one of the most passionate professors I have met. He is extremely knowledgeable and enjoys teaching the course. The class is very easy and passable even if you have no prior knowledge on Jerusalem. Lecture and discussion are mandatory. There are weekly quizzes, a midterm, and a final, which are all online, multiple-choice, and open-note. He also assigns a 6-8 page final paper which isn't too bad. Overall it's a decently easy class and very interesting. I highly recommend taking this class for a gen-ed. |
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Matthew Suriano
JWST274 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/20/2024 |
Amazing gen-ed class. Lectures were optional, exams were online, just one six page final paper and you're done. You do have to go to discussion tho Take it trust me |