Gerald Herman is a History professor at Northeastern University rated 3.0/5 by 32 students, with 2.4/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Gerald Herman professor reviews and ratings: 3.0/5 from 32 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Easy class, very smart teacher. Watched a movie one out of three classes a week, but he's so knowledgeable about the topics I'd almost rather have another lecture instead of a movie. Sometimes had classes just answering questions students were interested in, which really allowed people to explore their interests in the subject.H1221 2012-12-06 23:15:00 +0000 UTC
I really enjoy professor Herman. I will admit his voice is like a white morgan freeman, so it will put you to sleep. However, bring a strong cup of coffee to class and your mind will be blown. He would benefit from more quizzes though, i feel like I learn so much but it's rarely used.HIST3475 2010-11-01 20:44:42 +0000 UTC
This course was deceptively difficult - not just watching films. Herman and the other Professors did a good job, but the class was large and many of the students had no interest in the humanities or in doing the work. Those with open minds who tried were rewarded. Those who didn't complained about everything but their own attitudes.CINE1200 2009-12-08 10:57:46 +0000 UTC
This class is a complete joke and extremely boring. I hated it dont take it for an elective, it's three hours long! He also takes naps during the moviesFILM120 2009-12-07 14:01:55 +0000 UTC
Flight & Space Technology- Easy as pie. Prof is cool, brilliant. Great beard. DO NOT buy the costly books, find out which 1 or 2 you need(WINGS book good for essays) +classpack. Can be boring @ times, fascinating others. Pick his brain about the future of flight (airports, ISS specifically) for awesome insight. Stay awake= rewarding knowledge.HIST1 2009-04-03 04:31:58 +0000 UTC
This class would be enjoyable if he knew how to balance his time. We have roughly double the assigned class hours per week, are expected to read numerous documents in the library that are never available, and have only one hour for discussion. He babysits us with a screen- I'd rather have lectures, since he seems genuinely interesting. Shame.HISTU421 2009-02-11 12:35:16 +0000 UTC
Worst ever. All he does is read from the class pack and talk. Could be a very interesting class, but he makes it horrible. Easy class though.HST221 2008-12-01 12:57:00 +0000 UTC
Professor Herman is truly brilliant and actually quite interesting if you care enough to listen to what he is saying (and of course, aren't an idiot). Going to class is not supposed to be like watching a Rambo movie.HIST1481 2008-04-22 00:15:44 +0000 UTC
Good professor overall but tends to ramble after awhile. Knows just about everything possible about subject. Ridiculously easy class with no attendance or tests, just essays you can easily throw together.HISTU253 2008-04-19 11:39:16 +0000 UTC
This is why tenure sucks and we get screwed with professors like Herman. His class was ludicrously easy, and the only reason people sign up is because he doesn't take attendance and the number who came to class was embarrassing (50 people enrolled, about 5 came). It took 9 points for an A, and he offered 20 points. He knew the subject, but BORING!!HSTU253 2008-04-15 00:46:51 +0000 UTC
I am writing this as I sit in this dudes class. Im a CJ major and took "cinema studies" cause i thought it be fun and easy. This dude takes it way too seriously, the movies are terrible, they are all black and white and the newest movie is like singing in the rain. CLASS IS 3 HOURS LONG two days a week. BORING, USELESS,****NDOUS....stay awayCIN120 2007-11-05 15:25:07 +0000 UTC
This class was interesting, but the professor is incredibly boring sometimes, and will talk for literally hours. Weekly short answer questions, a paper and a take home final are required.HSTU421 2007-04-29 12:18:44 +0000 UTC
The class really sucks, I wouldn't recommend it for an elective. Herman is a pretty good teacher though. He definitely knows what he's talking about. He interrupts the other professors a lot, but mostly Howlett, which is good since she's easily the worst of the class. Herman grades easily too, so it's not hard to get an A on his essays.INTU120 2006-12-20 04:16:43 +0000 UTC
BORING...he felled asleep in our class with the rest of us once watching a movie. Nothing but lectures, and although I didn't take notes or read the assigned readings it was easy to pass. If you know how to BS a final paper and presentation (the only two things that are graded) then this is the class for you.HSTU214 2006-05-09 20:35:00 +0000 UTC
This guy seemed bored to death teaching this class. he spoke so fast it was impossible to write down ANYTHING he said. Further, he really did nap in class, especially during the videos he showed. The class is good if you have an interest in teh subject, but this guy should really not be the one teaching it. He is passionless.HST4645 2006-03-08 21:32:14 +0000 UTC
Gerald Herman has an average rating of 3.0/5 from 32 student reviews.
Gerald Herman's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.4/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.