Harvey Stromberg - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Harvey Stromberg

Department: History

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

i loved him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher, EVER! His knowledge is phenomenal, his ability to motivate is unparallelled. He's definitely getting an A+ in my class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the best professor I ever had. Hilarious, insightful,and fair tests. He expects alot but his lectures are great. Took his class for general education requirements even though I hated history. Took a second class with him just for fun. I'm really sorry he's gone.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. Comes to class every day with energy and always very clear. He is extremely knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches. Read the textbook and take good notes and you can get an A. If he tells you to focus on something or to study a certain part of the text or notes, definitely do it. He is very straight forward.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this guy comes off nice. but do not take him. unless you have history in your DNA, you are not gonna know what happened unless you were part of history.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AHIS11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are always insightful & entertaining, but he seems mentally unstable, which affects his grading and use of class time. I really liked him at first, but once he started spending time berating us rather than teaching, I felt a little insulted. There's no need to take out your anger on students. Perhaps he's just trying to motivate us...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love this man! He is why I am a history major today. His lectures are concise and interesting and he really loves what he teaches. I have a serious issue with teachers who have to read off of a page to be able to lecture. If you write down everything he says, you will get an A. Simple as that. I didn't open the book once and I aced all three tests.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He can be entertaining at times but that does not make up for his lack of world history knowledge. He claims to be objective but it is clear he is not, so don't be fooled. Make sure to check any facts he gives you b/c he once claim that Cinco de Mayo was Mexican Indep. Day He also argued that the U.S. was justified in dropping the atom bomb on Japa

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I actually looked forward to Harvey Stromberg's class every week! Taking his class is like getting a free comedy show for an hour and a half (he even commented on this website the first day). Very helpful and gives great lectures. You DO need to read the book however, or you won't pass. 3 essay exams, very fair, and a few "pop" quizzes. YES OR NO?!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To the comment below saying he only has a BA. That's untrue, you need at least a masters degree to teach at a community college, and he got his MA at UCLA in History...As far as teaching goes, he's a good teacher, makes history interesting, but the exams are a bit lengthy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• 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:

this guy is funny everything he says is like story format..i hate history but would take a class with him again... be SURE TO WRITE EVERYTHING HE SAYS... and MEMORIZE YOUR NOTES they'll save you come test time... its only really necessary to read the book for quizzes and be sure to read the smaller book!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AUGH!Can he please leave the school system?Annoyes the hell out of everyone with "YES OR NO!"Keeps talking about how great and smart he is and only has a BA like 40 years ago.The way he explains history is all over the place.Hard to concentrate because this class is BORING.And let's just say I hope his retirement will be as good as my grade..

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

Stromberg is a nice guy, but will lecture nearly every class for 10 mins about reading the book. It's pretty irritating. He gets annoyed when nobody has read the book, but you do need to keep up because you can't pass by lecture notes only. I personally did pass but read about 3/4 of the book.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class wasn't simple. Hard to know what's gonna be on exams. A LOT of studying is required, no hwk. I recommend listening to when he says "reasons for..." because tests will ask for reasons. Quizzes r easy if you've read the text. Typing Notes helps, but I have no life it takes a while. Not fond of participation he didn't ask for. He was great.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, his lectures are unforgettable as he is very clear and simplifies difficult concepts. his tests are %90 of the grade which generally focus on his lectures (be sure to include EVERY detail he asks for) and has "strageties" in his test to see if you did did the reading. He is extremely funny and a very likeable man.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

prof Stromberg is THE BEST TEACHER i have had at SMC. i took him again for fun, thats how much i enjoyed his class...his lectures are amazing, tests are fair(all essay and story/character based)he is retiring soon, so if you have a chance take him now....BUT show up on time..do not be late..he will destroy you..you will like history in his class...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

He is soooo funny!!! he makes history really fun to learn. He is strict about reading the book and gives 3 "surprise" quizzes but he lets you know a week in advance about them. dont miss a class, because he gives alot of info everyday and hardly repeats himself. He is one of my favorite teachers! TAKE HIM!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

Prof Stromberg's history class is fun. He teaches in a very unique way and has a great sense of humor. You'll laugh a lot in his class. Take good notes and pay attention, read the book and you'll do well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTHIST
• 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:

i would say, he should be the background of what professor should be. he's lectures are amazing, and fair player. tests are based on the lecture and readings. if you dont follow assigned reading then..seriously, you need to work your butt off to catch up. overall i am very enjoying his class, although catching up with reading was really a pain...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• 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:

If yer wondering if his lectures match with tests; they really do. The tests are done on blue books and broken down into two sections which he goes thru, day before exam day. focus on Laws, people,concepts frm books& lectures, vomit it all up (correctly) and you'll get a hi grade.Take distinct notes