James Mcgrath is a History professor at Northeastern University rated 3.3/5 by 24 students, with 2.91/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
James Mcgrath professor reviews and ratings: 3.3/5 from 24 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
It was not a hard class, but I'm not a fan of the professor. He was weirdly strict about grading criteria but the papers get easier as you go, as long as you write how he likes. They take attendance and you can only miss 3 classes so it was a drag that you had to go to class because you honestly don't learn anything .ENGL1111 2015-03-28 09:57:46 +0000 UTC
Uses class time effectively and is clear about the assignments. Flexible too, but relies too much on student peer review to make paper good. He does not peer review your paper. Lenient grader but not a guaranteed A.ENGL3302 2010-09-01 01:18:05 +0000 UTC
I adore jimmy. He's so silly. Gives you A LOT of help on your first two papers but by the last one you basically do it on you own. I definitely suggest being in his classENG1111 2009-12-09 01:02:08 +0000 UTC
Writing in the Disciplines: Really funny. he was really entertaining which i appreciated since i was dreading taking this class. He's young and really laid back and almost makes it seem like you're hanging out with your brother instead of a teacher. Not super helpful when trying to figure out my topics, tried but sort of talked in circlesENGU301 2009-08-10 15:08:15 +0000 UTC
Funny guy, but talks wayy too much..which wasted too much class time. A lot of our classes felt wasted since some of our work didnt really seem to relate to the core curriculum. He dragged out our first 2 papers which meant that our last 2 papers and portfolio were due all within a very short time, even after classes were supposed to be over!ENGU111 2009-04-08 19:16:43 +0000 UTC
fun class. sometimes not too interesting but he has to stick to curriculum. gives some fun assignments. extremely helpful and understanding. recommend being in his class if possible.COLLWRIT 2008-11-17 15:52:20 +0000 UTC
Very sarcastic to the point of bullying certain students for no reason. He definitely talks in circles and most of his discussions had no point whatsoever. The class was fine- as long as you put effort into the papers you'll be fine. I wish the class didn't have mandatory attendance because attendance is definitely not necessary to succeed.ENGL1111 2011-01-08 00:21:11 +0000 UTC
James Mcgrath has an average rating of 3.3/5 from 24 student reviews.
James Mcgrath's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.91/5 based on student reviews.
James Mcgrath has taught HIST1130, HIST7219 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.