Manuel Pastor - University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Professor: Manuel Pastor

Department: Latin American Studies

College: University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher of my life. He has his Ph.D in economics and that is supposed to mean something to us. Unfortunately, i realized too late that lectures are irrelevant and that you can write the essays with just reading a few chapters. Take if you want the g.e.'s and a class you dont have to go to, but not to actually learn about latin culture

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOLALS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I dropped this class because the professor was so arrogant. He was so pleased with himself, and he seemed to almost SEEK to favor certain students. I was disgusted.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

the best LALS teacher! he puts an economic twist on things because economics greatly affected latino history. I liked the economic aspects because he was digging deeper to expose problems that were otherwise only seen superficially. Great guy and mixes up class dicussions to get students involved.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great guy, fun and interesting class, one of the best classes I took

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LALS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you do nothing else for this class, I encourage you to read Crossing Over by Rubean Martinez, it really highlights the plight of Mexicam immigrants and the xenophobia still present in this country.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pastor is a really great professor. He is clear and very interesting. It is almost impossible to fall asleep during one of his lectures. Lots of reading, but you can get by with reading very little. I read about three chapters in all and got an A on both of my midterms. Sections are a bit boring, but if you just show up, I think it helps your grade

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Manuel starts every class with music and is a very great speaker, however, i hated this class. Going into it I thought it was gonna be cool since Manuel is such a great guy, but it sucks. Every class turns into an econ lecture, too much reading, too many essays, the essay questions for the midterm and the final are impossible.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

wow! this is the best professor i have ever had. He is so passionate about the topic...whenever he gets into it he strokes his mustache. Ive never really been into latin studies, but after taking this course, im ready to change my major to it! GO UCSC!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LALS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about the subject but also very arrogant. Some days were super fun and interesting and others were super boring.Economic twist on everything. Thought her was super funny/interesting when he wasn't. Best LALS 1 teacher though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

THE best professor i've ever encountered!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class was really easy, although the class required a lot of reading. I learned a lot from the class. He's one of the best professors I've ever had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LALS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

class turned into an econ lecture everyday! extremely boring, but he is extremely enthusiastic and for the most part a great speaker! class is really easy...no need to read or attend class. ESSAYS have the worst topics ever though!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far the most concise, clear, interesting, and inspiring professor I have ever met. Lectures were well written and rehearsed and he has a knack for public speaking, making lectures very enjoyable and entertaining. Excellent accessability.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

i learned so much from lecture alone. it was crazy how well he communicated his points. it was a little concentrated on the economic standpoint but its amazing how much understnading for latinos i came out of the class with

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LALS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pastor made me want to be a Latin American and Latino Studies major, so I am. So far he has been the most energetic, funny, entertaing, and hottest profesor I've had. This man is smart and loves what he is teaching and it shows. Everyone should take it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a great lecturer but the room was difficult from the standpoint of staying awake. Assignments weren't very difficult. You learn a lot. And for me it was a great GE.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LALS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best professor so far. Funny, witty, interesting. Its almost a 2 hour lesture, and I NEVER get sleepy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LALS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DAMN!! he a magical lecturer, simplifies complicated economics,funny,charming10!