Kenneth Kitchell - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Kenneth Kitchell

Department: Classics

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has zero respect for his students. He's rude, unaccommodating, mean and has a bad attitude in general. He has no understanding of technology. Getting an A in a course as simple as this one was the hardest and most aggravating academic experience to date. I've never been, let alone felt, more disrespected by a professor. An abhorrent individual

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LATIN230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've had this professor two semesters in a row now and he doesn't disappoint. He's humorous, challenging, and he sure knows what he's doing and he's renowned in the Classics field.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLASS100
• 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:

Very passionate about ancient greece. Expects everyone else to be as well. Relies on the book. Uploads slides but they aren't very helpful unless you go to class. Attacks students who say "like" a lot but for good reasons. Honestly is a really great guy who loves teaching and throws in a few life lessons here and there at are fairly inspirational.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLSSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Went downhill after the first few weeks. Readings given almost every class with assignments every other week. It wouldn't be too hard if he didn't treat it like an honors course. He's passionate but moves through material way too fast.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GREEK100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kitchell is a passionate and inspiring man. I knew from day one that this man loved his job. The tests are very manageable, but do not wait until the last minute to study. You'll regret it. Don't yawn or text. He will embarrass you. And read the text book, as boring as it is.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GRCIV100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this class. Kitchell is a great guy who has a real passion for Greek civ, and he keeps the class interesting. His stories and jokes are great additions to his lectures. There were 3 tests, and a few small writing assignments relating to plays that we read. None of the work is hard but I recommend reading and going to class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LATIN120
• 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 guy. Funny and unconventional. Loves to teach and really cares that the students learn.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GREEK100
• 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:

Dont take unless Greek Civilization is your life. He expects every to share his undying love for Greek Civilization. One of those professors that doesnt take into consideration that you have other classes. Substantial assignments due almost every class and very detailed exams. Good guy otherwise if you can get past his arrogance.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GREEKCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible, horrible, horrible. He teaches intro classes like PhD classes!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLAS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU DO NOT PLANNING ON ATTENDING! Kenny is an arrogant old man that will yell at you for 5 minutes if you dont cover your mouth while yawning. He is no help on assignments and he clearly does none of his own work because he doesnt even know what is in his powerpoints for lectures. His attitude deserves no respect

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked this guy. He is SO funny. You should definitely go to class because although lectures are online, there's a lot of info he says but won't be online. He is very interested in getting you to know the material and how to write, etc. Take it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LATIN310
• 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:

this guy is awesome. He is so eager for students to learn and will do pretty much anything to teach them.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GREEK202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I TA'ed for Kitchell when I was a grad student. When I want to laugh I read these comments. Kitchell is a smart man with some good ideas, but it's overshadowed by his total lack of respect for students. Extremely disorganized, rude, and mean. He goes beyond strict to just be an ****.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

JOKES JOKES JOKES! SARCASTIC REMARK SARCASTIC REMARK SARCASTIC REMARK! We get it. You're old. And grouchy. WHATEVER. Just teach the freaking class. This guy gets an F-. Seriously, we get it, you're such a WILD AND CRAZY GUY. Ugh.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• 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:

Dr.Ke is fantastic. He requires you to work hard and think, and rewards you for it. Truly one of the gems of my entire college career. I learned so much from him. But attitude is paramount-if you don't care, he sees that, and why should he care about you? Put effort into learning and he'll give you guidance, learning, and some great stories.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CLAS224
• 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 Kitchell can come off a little arrogant and bitter, but I don't think that is the case. He is an old school guy who expects respect and if you don't act up in class (like the TAs do at times), then he will not embarass you. The exams are rather challenging at times but if you read, you should do rather well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MYTHSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Other than Kitchell's notes being terrible, Kitchell himself is pompous and rude. He gave pop quizzes, which were easy if you read. The exam's are also not bad if you read, but there was far too much reading for a gened. Kitchell was the worst professor I've had at umass and would take this class with someone else if possible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. If you cant handle him then youre a wuss. Grow up and learn something.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

lots of reading. behave in class and be sure u go for the pop quizes. if he has something else to attend to the ta's usually give u a quiz and tell u the one answer. using the online study guides helps GREATLY. almost all of the test questions come off of them. mediocre class... not extremely easy but not really too hard

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MYTH224
• 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:

This is a hard class unless you study. I studied alot before each exam and aced his class with ease. You need to go to every class and do all your reading if you want to get an A. It takes hard work but its defniitely possible to get an A.