Mathew Haskins - California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Mathew Haskins

Department: American Studies

College: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMST201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Haskins is phenomenal! Makes learning about history fun and interesting. He is very approachable and always willing to help! His exams are entirely written but don't let that scare you! He's a completely fair grader with a crystal clear criteria of what he wants. To do well on the exams attend SI sessions, read the readings and ATTEND LECTURE!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AMST201
• 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:

The lectures are mandatory if you want to pass, very heavy note taking but he makes it enjoyable to listen to and he's a super cool guy. We only had a midterm and a final but he made it clear on the material we needed to know. I would definitely take his class again!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AMS300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Class is Midterm and Final. Make sure to keep up with the readings. Exams are 7-8 essay questions he gives in advance but only 4 are on exam and you have to write about two. He expects you to write about the book and lectures, but mostly the book. 7 ID questions and only write about 5. Take if you are good at cramming.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AMST301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Grade is on two tests. I have had other AMST teachers that I like much better but he isn't bad. His grading is a little hard and he talks a lot. Repeats himself many times, but he is still a good guy. Lectures are mainly about what is going on in the book. Read all the books!! I skipped class a lot but still was able to keep a decent grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AMST301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Haskins will talk your ear off but his lectures can be really interesting. Grading includes midterm and final on the books he assigns. Read the books and try not to fall behind. Not a tough grader, he uses a grading system where he only gives you points if you're right. Overall, he's a really good professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMST301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class hinges entirely on two tests: the midterm and final. Zero homework other than keep up with the readings. Haskins doesn't screw around on grading either. Main complaint is his style is 99% lecture with no dialogue with students. His material is interesting and entertaining, but it's a lot of just listening without pause.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMST300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Haskins pop culture class was very interesting. Be sure to keep up with the readings and take notes in class. There's only a midterm and a final, both have ID questions and essay questions, the latter of which can be prepared for on the study guide.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AMST201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a really cool professor, passionate about American Studies, and knows what he's talking about. You must attend class and take good notes because he does not use powerpoints. You must read the books because he doesn't give you points on the exams if you don't talk about the books. Overall, great professor made it really interesting!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AMST301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Has a great understanding of the subject matter. The tests are extremely important but he gives you the questions ahead of time. Bring up things in the texts that he doesn't talk about in class and you will do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AMST201
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Haskins' class may seem easy, but he's a tough grader. I didn't read the books because they were difficult to comprehend. Go to class and take good notes, they will help for the 2 essay tests, but you should look at the book for key details to make it look like you read. He doesn't give you many points on the exams if he can tell you didn't read.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AMST300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Haskins is awesome. Great professor and gives amazing lectures. Doesn't use power-point so I would suggest going to class even though its not mandatory. Grade is based off midterm and final which is an in class essay, therefore take good notes and skim through the books! Honestly though I passed the class with a B and I didn't fully read the books

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AMS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

prof haskins is something else! he teaches history, knows we are all in there because it is a GE and makes it entertaining for the class. grade is determined by your midterm and your final. no homework and no papers to write. if you choose not to read make sure you take good notes!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AMST201
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor is great, but the course itself can be challenging as it is comprised of only 2 tests. He actually grades tough too. He does not use ppt or anything like that, only lectures straight off from his memory. So it can be tiresome especially if it is a 3 hour class. NO HW ATTDNC NOT REQ'D

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AMST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although professor Haskins lectures heavy, I would not mistake that for slacking off on personal reading. Some of your test questions are from lecture and others are from the reading in which he may, or may not have gone over in class. He's nice, approachable, and willing to offer good feedback - all great qualities in a professor. Good luck!:)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AMST301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is a midterm and final! Advice: go to class, take detailed notes, and scan the books. Study guide will be the actual exam so prep and memorize everything for your essays. He won't give short answer Qs but they're easy and talked about in class. Professor is hilarious. Seriously read the books or go over them a few weeks before exam.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AMS201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is great! I was nervous to take American Studies but his lectures are so clear. He says books are mandatory to read, but honestly i didn't read any of them and got a B in the class. He is always willing to meet in office hours and helps you out by reading your rough draft for the midterm and final. I learned a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AMST300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Grade consists of 1 midterm+1 final, in which each consists of two essay questions and 5 identification questions. He provides study guides for both exams, &if you complete those, you should be set. He is very clear in what he expects on the tests, so follow his directions. Attendance isn't taken, but his lectures are amazing. Supplements w/media.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AMS201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is amazing! Lectures are fun and you learn a lot. If you take good notes and pay attention, you can get away without reading the books. He is a really nice guy and is also very attractive!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AMST300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Haskins is cool and knows a lot of history, but he tends to get side tracked and falls behind. He also canceled out class 4 times (3 in a span of 3 weeks) this semester. Since there are only two tests he grades easy, but you definitely have to try. I would definitely recommend for non-majors, but as a major it was a lot of info I already knew

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best history classes I have ever taken. I would highly recommend Professor Haskins. He has funny stories and makes learning interesting. Grading is straight forward a mid term and final. 2 essay responses and 7 Id's for the mid term and final. You need to read in order to pick things out of the book to talk about on the responses.