Barbara Blumberg - Pace University (all), New York, NY

Professor: Barbara Blumberg

Department: History

College: Pace University (all), New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS113K
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very degrading when it comes to paper commentary / grading. Unclear and inconsistent grading policy. You're allowed to re-write papers but you aren't guaranteed any solid grade boost post-rewrite. Dull class, yet the professor IS clearly very educated in the field.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS113B
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Do NOT make the mistake of taking this professor's class. She has the most unclear grading policy I've ever seen. She will never ever give you an A on anything, you'll be lucky to get a B. She loves giving C's out, which is funny because she's a C herself if you catch my drift. It's a miracle I passed the class. Don't do it to yourself, just don't.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST113B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had. Way too much homework & reading (multiple chapters 20-30 pages EACH class). Grades essays/ tests more on grammar/ spelling rather than content. Expects WAY too much from students that are taking MORE THAN ONE CLASS/ SEMESTER. Midterm was all writing & too much info to retain & write about on tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS113K
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very knowledgeable when it comes to the course content. However, very unclear when it comes to what is expected from papers/assignments. Inconsistent andVERY tough grader. Tends to make degrading comments towards students' papers.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 113HIS
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you miss one class, you're screwed. She grades ridiculously hard and makes the course so boring with her unenthusiastic lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS113
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Just do not do it to yourself. There are other professor you can take. She is going to run a train on your papers. History is very interesting. She makes it uninteresting.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS113U
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

HARSH GRADER!!!! This is a history class. This professor grades strictly on grammar and believes your content is mediocre. I am a senior finance major. I have seen the worse. Professor Blumberg is in the top 5 worst professors I have ever taken. Stay clear if you are not an English Major; you can thank me later.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS269
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She basically just read off index cards every single class for the entire duration, throughout the entire semester. Only time she ever took a break from those index cards was if someone raised their hand. I took her writing enhanced course and she was much tougher than all my English professors thus far. If you try, you can definitely get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS113U
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. blumberg is very intelligent, but expects a lot out of students. She is a very tough grader, but she knows what she is doing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS113U
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Blumberg is amazing! She knows the subject so well. Babs is one of few professors at Pace who is not only qualified, but also makes her classes enjoyable. She gives each lecture like she is telling you a bedtime story, I swear to God. That being said, her class is by no means an easy A. But if you put in the work, it will be worth it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is like a textbook- she knows EVERYTHING about history and this class is pretty much all lectures with the exception of a few videos. It's fairly interesting but she is an extremely harsh grader. Even if you do your research you will end up with hard grades.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Blumberg's exams demand detailed essays, even for the short answer questions, but she does cover everything you need to know to do well. You are tested only on her lectures, so be sure to take good notes. Also, if you rewrite her papers she'll count your best grade rather than taking the average. Her courses are challenging, but you do learn!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wonderful teacher and lady. It IS in fact possible to get an A in her class (even an upper level one). She is extremely intelligent and therefore holds students to a high standard in order facilitate learning and improvement. I'm pretty sure that's the whole point of going to college. If you're looking for an easy A then skip her, your loss.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HARSH grader! The papers are crucial and her remarks are shocking sometimes even the essays on the midterm and final are pretty shocking. She shows no mercy at all. She's very knowledgeable and knows her history so sometimes the class can be interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 113HIS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very very harsh grader. She grades you strictly on your writing skills. She expects everyone to be perfect when it comes to writing. It doesn't matter if you are a history geek, if your writing skills are bad, don't expect an A. I went to the writing center before handing in my papers and still get a bunch of red marks on it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is very understanding but a very harsh grader and makes you feel like you never took any English classes prior to her class. Papers are marked very harshly and filled with red marks. Know how to write & remember specifics in history because she knows what she's talking and is not playing around. Nice but such a tough grader. I Don't recommend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Extremely hard grader, unless you trust your writing or have an extra few hours a week to devote to her assignments, don't take this class. I don't consider myself a lazy student, but the amount of assignments plus the readings was unreasonable. She also REPEATS lectures as well,not very interesting to listen to.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS113K
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This woman seriously knows everything there is to know about New York's history. Attention to lectures is key to getting a good, because she is a very very hard grader.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She really knows history inside and out therefore you will learn a lot in her class. Only problem is she is a hard grader. She assigns quite a few papers so you need to pay attention in class if you want to get a good grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's a tough grader & smart. She has long lectures, heavily uses readings/textbooks, plays documentaries, & has class field trips. She's great. Just prepare yourself. Lots of writing & she expects historical accuracy, which is good! Edits help you grow as a writer! If you're a History major and/or into NYC Studies, you should definitely take her.