Gary Marker - Stony Brook University (SUNY), Stony Brook, NY

Professor: Gary Marker

Department: History

College: Stony Brook University (SUNY), Stony Brook, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS209
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Being that I am Russian myself, I thought I'd really enjoy this class but I was wrong. Marker is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, but his method of teaching was, in my opinion, very dull. Also, you're only graded on attendance, the midterm, a paper, and the final so if you do poorly on any of those, you might be screwed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As an English major, I have to take two history courses. Since I have been studying the Russian language for 4 years, I figured it would be good to knock out two birds with one stone. I'm not that interested in history, but Prof Marker changed the whole game. He's an amazing lecturer and fair grader. I'm definitely taking him again!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS395
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS395
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny, knowledgable, little bit snarky, will help you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took HIS 209 with him, figured I would take his other survey course. One of my favorite professors ever. Crystal clear lectures, unbelievable subject mastery, and a genuinely funny man. His stories are great. Supposedly a tough grader, but I would disagree.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

2 midterms, but the second he gives you an option to write a paper on a book (really helpful if you didn't do well on the first midterm - not an easy grader) 1 final exam. Knows his stuff and makes the class fun with his silly jokes. It wasn't mandatory to attend but you need to take REALLY GOOD NOTES so I say, go to class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS209
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor is very clear in class and teaches the material with enthusiasm and fun. You can read Russian history on Wikipedia to do well in this class. The midterms are essay exams so be prepared to write which may be easier than multiple choice especially with Russian History.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took this as a DEC and wasn't expecting much before the semester started. I'm an engineering major and I loved every moment of this class. Marker is very nice guy, knows the material well, never puts you to sleep, great sense of humor, and a fair grader. Certainly beat CLL 215 that I was in prior. I wish he taught every DEC class, I'll miss him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS209
• 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:

Favorite professor of the semester. The guy is like a walking textbook, knows Russian history like the back of his hand. Taking notes is a must to do well. Fair grader. Worth getting up to take this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the man. He is a chill guy who usually makes everyone laugh. I dont mind waking up at 8 AM for his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good class and prof. There were 2 non cum. exams with 2 essays each (a choice is given), and a short paper based on a novel. Fair grading and fairly engaging lectures. The secondary text and document book are not that necessary if you take good class notes, but I'd recommend them for clarifying material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Favorite class I took this semester. The man is a Harvard trained genius who is an expert on Russia. Read the textbook at the pace of the lectures and take good notes. Great class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS209
• 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:

Professor Marker is extremely knowledgeable and quite simply an expert of Russian history. I had no interest in the subject prior to this class, but the lectures were very interesting and clear. Notetaking is a necessity.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very opinionated. Has students choose their own theses. However, if those theses do not reflect his own opinions which are presented in his lectures, your grade will be affected.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer, wonderful professor. The material is not that difficult either. If you want A: don't miss a lecture, take note of everything he say, and you will get an A with no problem. Don't bother buying the textbook, since he gives essay exams based on his lectures. Also, you have at least 2 essay choices on the exams; Exams are NOT cumulat

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Marker is one of the best at SB. I took this class just for the DEC and left with some interesting knowledge of Russian history. Two of the most annoying people possible were in this class however and their outbursts during class made me question "Why, exactly, am I here at 8 am?" Exams are easy and very fair. Essay based.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to know anything about Russia take a class with this professor. He is very knowledgeable and is a good lecturer. Only 3 exams throughout the semester that's it!! As long as you attend lecture and take good notes, you should do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful prof...would love to take more classes with him...pay attention, take notes and it's easy to ace his exams. One of the best lecturers at SB. I will miss his classes!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he takes attendance... but im not sure what it counts for - if anything. Almost the entire grade is essay based midterms and a final. I found him to be painfully boring and unable to engage the class. He went on talking about a lot of stuff in class that just seemed irrelevant. Take an american history class for the dec

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Second class with Marker and his lectures are still amazing. The class is essentially 3 essay tests in class and he is perhaps one of the best at giving a lecture at Stony Brook. Take any class you can with him.