Pat Gajda - University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX

Professor: Pat Gajda

Department: History

College: University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST3357
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gajda uses the same format for each class so if one has taken any of her classes one should know what to expect: lecture outlines, comprehensive reviews for each test, class schedules are all posted at the beginning of the semester. Exams are always 50/50 multiple choice and two essays of one's choice from a field of five.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST3395
• 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:

If one takes good notes and attends classes a B is a sure thing. Tests are 50/50 multiple choice and essay where one chooses two essays from a field of five. A comprehensive review for each test is posted at the beginning of the semester. One would have to try very hard to fail one of her classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST3395
• 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:

Contrary to what some have said, she isn't difficult to understand. If you pay attention during the lecture and read the books, you will pass without a problem.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST4397
• 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:

she is interesting

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST2321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As long as you read your book it's easy. She goes in sections with the books. Write your global essays and try and make it to class, because she takes attendence. Tests are somewhat easy just depends on how much you pay attention to your reading. She's a good prof. Just one that to smart for her own good.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HISTO3359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gajda is a wonderful person. However very difficult to follow in lecture notes. Her project is long and tedious, however it is fun to see all the sources you can find in the library. He essay writing tips and help session does little to improve your grade. Use study guide reviews and use the textbook for literature and author information only.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST3358
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible Terrible Terrible

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST4394
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Gajda, the European history professor, for Chinese Civilization. She was very friendly and her exams weren't difficult (70% multiple choice objective, 30% essay), but her lecturing often seemed unconnected and uncertain. Chinese history was clearly outside of her field, but she did well with that in mind. I would take her again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST3382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took her Patterns class. Loved to take her red straw and stick it you know where. God forbid you have a hat on either. She is a control freak, beat she got picked on in school.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST3359
• 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:

takes roll every day. Outlines can jump around a bit, but with good notes tests can be passed. Does not like hats, does not take many questions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHINAHIST
• 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:

I really love her Chinese History class! I have taken some of her other courses and though she is a hard grader and her essays are difficult if you study the study guide and know it backwards and forwards there is no reason not to make an A on the exam.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I liked Dr. Gadja very much when I took her class. She was very helpful to me when I had problems with the essays on her tests. After her help, I made straight A's in her class. Sometimes her lecturing style can get a little boring, but for the most part it's incredibly interesting.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Gajda is a great teacher and a wonderful person. Very passionate about her subjects and always makes lectures intresting and thought provoking... now the bad news, she grades very harsh. Matching and multiple choice are not too bad, but I found essays extreamely difficult! I have made B's in 3 classes with her (just Barely) and I'm a 3.4 Senior

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EURO20THCENT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She does not encourage class discussion and I didn't find her lectures very interesting. The objective section of her tests is easy, but the essay section is hard. The best thing to do is use the study guide. She will teach you a lot about doing research. I am a History major.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY3359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed her class. She is very knowledgeable and has first hand experiences in Europe that adds to the lectures. I have a 3.4 G.P.A. and have an 83 ave. in her class (I think she grades pretty hard) but I would recommend her and will take her again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome Professor! I absolutely love her classes. She is very up front about what she wants you to know. She has a passion for history and there is no doubt if she knows what she is teaching. One of the favorite professors, ever!

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I liked her class but she has a temper. I didn't try at all and made a B. You cant wear hats to class at all or she will call you out in front of the class. Overall she is an ok teacher

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST4394
• 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:

Interesting and enthusiastic about the subject. Tests are reasonable, maybe even a bit easy, for this being a senior level history class. Great professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST4372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Very unhelpful, unprofessional, and should be teacher middle-schoolers.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST4300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gajda is the best teacher I have ever had. She is challenging, intriguing, and she knows her stuff!! If you pay attention in class and learn to write really fast, you should do fine. And if you still act like you are in hs, you deserve it.