Michael Thornton is a History professor at Northeastern University rated 4.27/5 on Rate My Professors by 11 students, with 2.7/5 RMP difficulty and 82% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Michael Thornton professor reviews and ratings: 4.27/5 from 11 RMP ratings at Northeastern (82% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Although there's a lot of reading involved in the class I think the course material itself and the way Professor Thornton teaches the course makes it a lot more easier and interesting to digest. If you're looking for an easy A this probably isn't your class.. this class requires genuine effort but if you dedicate time and effort you'll be fine.1246 2026-04-24 13:44:07 +0000 UTC
This is genuinely the best professor I have ever had. He is hilarious and cares about what he is teaching. Would absolutely take his class again.2351 2025-11-03 22:27:49 +0000 UTC
I had this prof for HIST1150. He is really chill and warm. Super understanding, class was really easy. He hates ChatGPT, and will call you out for it, would recommend!1246 2025-11-18 16:39:07 +0000 UTC
a lot of readings but hes super fair with his grading! u can tell hes super passionate about ea studies and your effort in the class definitely dictates the grade u end with! u can tell he cares about the students and theres no penalty for late assignments except u wont receive feedback comments. u can also rewrite papers for a better grade2351 2025-05-13 18:25:38 +0000 UTC
If you wanna a good grades, plz don't1246 2024-11-07 21:24:46 +0000 UTC
Prof. Thornton actually seems to know a lot about the subject and clearly cares somewhat about what he's teaching. The readings for each class are important, but other than that, the grading is pretty straightforward.2351 2024-12-30 18:06:30 +0000 UTC
Very passionate about the subjects he teaches. If you are even mildly interested in East Asian history, he's a great professor to have. The class isn't too challenging, and his expectations are fair. There are extra credit opportunities so do them if you want a grade boost. Lotta reading but no tests.1246 2024-10-31 21:47:55 +0000 UTC
Really funny and nice guy, had a no technology rule but it was fine since all of the assignments could be completed without any of the lectures. A basic understanding of the readings are necessary to do well in the class, but he was a really chill grader and fine with late stuff. Lowkey was attracted to him too tbh...2351 2024-12-24 06:25:29 +0000 UTC
mean guy，just run1246 2024-10-21 16:18:42 +0000 UTC
Professor Thornton has honestly been one of the best professors I've ever had. He's clearly passionate about what he teaches and if you're willing to engage, it'll make the class a lot more fun. He genuinely cares about his students. Just a heads up, there's a lot of reading, but that much should be expected from a history class.2351 2024-12-07 05:16:52 +0000 UTC
As a rising senior in college, Prof Thornton is easily the best professor I have ever had. He is always available outside class, gives exceptional lectures, provides a welcoming class environment making it easy to participate and make friends, and is overall extremely knowledgeable in his field. I highly recommend taking his class.1246 2024-06-20 15:51:47 +0000 UTC
Michael Thornton is rated 4.27/5 on Rate My Professors from 11 ratings. 82% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Michael Thornton's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.7/5 on Rate My Professors.
Michael Thornton has taught ASNS1150, HIST1150, HIST1246, HIST2349, HIST7314, HIST2351, HIST1120, HIST3400 and 3 more at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.