Victor Bongard

School: Indiana
Department: Business
Location: Bloomington, IN
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Pros: He's a great teacher and he really knows his stuff. His classes can be a little dry but it's just the material. there is no way to make contract law interesting. I really loved having him as my teacher!!
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Pros: -No Homework
-All tests, even final were non cumulative
-Makes outlines for each chapter
Cons: -Lecture can be boring
-Hard to hear even with microphone
All in all this class isn't too hard, and from what I've heard about the other teachers Bongard is the best/easiest. Make sure to read all the chapters he assigns, even if it's just before the test it will make them alot easier. Also check on Koofers for Chapter Outlines. Bongard creates an outline for each chapter for you to fill in with lecture notes so use that and Koofers outline of book material to study and you will be set. Test averages were never curved but always near C+ so put a little extra effort in and it will be an easy B or a moderately difficult A. I enjoyed the class, try to sit in the front so you can hear him better.
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Pros: He is really nice
Tests are pretty easy and he gives quizzes that give you a feel for exactly how the tests are.
Cons: the lecture is boring so definitely bring your laptop.
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Pros: if you pay attention in class, he will cover most of what is on the tests
Cons: his lectures are hard to pay attention to
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Pros: textbook is interesting and exams aren't bad
Cons: boring class
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Pros: straight forward with what is going to be on exams
Cons: a lot of reading material
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Pros: He is very good at explaining the material. His is very knowledgeable and demonstrates his knowledge without seeming arrogant.
Cons: You always have to read the text because he does include a few questions from the reading on the test.
Class format consists of may quizzes that do not carry a heavy weight but are sufficient in preparing one for the exams. Also, in class work is given every couple of weeks. Homework is graded solely on the basis of if you did it or not. Content is never graded. Final grades are curved somewhat.
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Pros: Does give outlines each chapter
Gives in-class examples for better understanding
Cons: No extra credit (not even when no one comes to class)
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He's a little bit dry but I absolutely loved him, he is a practicing lawyer, So he knows a lot about business law and is able to give a lot of insight that you can't get from a textbook. Overall he was very nice, and helped as much as he could, but his tests are challenging.
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go to his office hours he is a huge help for quizzes and tests. read every detail and pay close attention
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Good Professor. Very Boring class though
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Very good teacher although he put me to sleep at times. I read the book and did good on everything. It got harder as the semester went on but he told it would so it wasn't a surprise. I feel like I got a good amount out of the class.
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best available
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Good teacher and very knowledgable. However he is very monotone and just drones on and on. Quizzes are much harder than the tests.
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I thought this class would be easier than it was. However, I didn't do very well. I studied a ridiculous amount only to do worse than the first test. Bongard was nice and polite when I met with him to discuss my grade but told me that through my in-class assignments it was apparent that I understood the material but could not explain to me why I was basically failing his tests. In addition, he also made the quizzes and course harder as the semester progressed, why I am not sure.
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You have to read a lot. I think I did better when I just read the reviews. The 2nd test was the hardest. I got a 76 and managed a B+ by get 88,88,76 plus going to all classes and doing the writing project.

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