Roberto Gonzalez - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Roberto Gonzalez

Department: Anthropology

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH136
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thought Control in Contemporary Society is an absolutely fabulous class-thanks to Roberto! His lectures are awesome, and he facilitates student involvement in discussions. He assigns quite a bit of reading, and is the hardest tester I've experienced in the Anthro department. So make sure you do the reading and take quality notes!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC193
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

First of all you will spend all semester wondering where your grade is at. For a class that emphasized technology, why not use canvas? He has a lot of assignments and then the group project was awful because he sticks you with some random people. His grading criteria isn't clear, and yet he over explains everything.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH136
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Second time taking Gonzalez. He is a great professor and this class is so insightful. There is tons of reading (5 books including Hw reading) but they are really interesting books. His midterm and final are based off readings and require a ton of mini essays. I swear it sounds harder than it is because you learn a lot. Plus, he has a soothing voice

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Has you read 5 books and an additional 2 books of your choice for a 10+ page research paper. Though the reading is a bit heavy, he is incredibly nice and clear in his lectures and is truly passionate about the subject. I would take all of my classes from him if I could. Attendance is important because the lectures are different from the readings.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 131
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gonzalez is a great professor. This is one of the classes where I definitely learned the most in. Be prepared though to read ALL the readings, he doesn't tell you exactly what is on the test. And make sure to attend ALL the classes or you'll miss out on very important information from his lectures. You have to work for your grade!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gonzales is a very nice instructor and super enthusiastic about anthro. His lectures are quite interesting and discussion-based. The only downside is that he doesn't really talk about what's on the tests so they can be pretty difficult. Be sure to do all your HW and reading, super important in order to pass the class!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO136
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As long as you attend class and take really good notes, you will be fine. The readings are very informational as well. This class opens your eyes about society. He respects different perspectives. This is a safe learning environment. He knows about different subjects. He also has a really nice voice, which makes class even better.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH136
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What a fascinating class. Dr. Gonzales is a man of letters. He teaches you to think critically. This class is what a real college class should be like!! Attendance is not mandatory, but some exam questions come from lectures, so make sure you attend class! Dr. Gonzales is really helpful, too. If you do not understand something, just talk to him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH136
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

DO. THE. READINGS. They're important and INTERESTING, even if you have to skim or read the summary, READ! Come to class or you'll miss important things Gonzales is an understanding and approachable professor. For this class, 2 assignments, a term paper, 1 midterm, 1 final. Also he has a melodic voice that's nice to listen to.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH136
• 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:

Prof. Gonzalez is clear and concise. As long as you do the readings and attend class there is no way you should fail. Just pay attention and take notes and you'll do fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO115
• 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:

This class is not easy despite what people say. Does not give study guides on exams. Book is a compilation of other teacher's works and covers a variety of topics, making it nearly impossible to focus on what to study. He gives a group project which is graded fairly easy but his papers are graded very hard even though it is not an English class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO115
• 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:

Class was great! Very interesting and not too difficult! You have to study and do your work!!!! Lots of writing!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH131
• 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:

Very hard class. Professor is sweet but expects too much from his students. NO PPT slides and he talks too fast. Can't say don't take him but it all depends on your stress level. I will never take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved the class! Took it for summer. Interesting topics covered. Professor is passionate and knowledgable about the topics covered. I recommend the class if you want to learn about realistic topics relating to people and the effects of globalization.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Got through the course w/o buying book with a final grade of an A. Can be blunt...any comments made by students during class were mostly ignored by him. I didn't bother with putting my input in when I saw that. Good teacher though. Very smart.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Clear, concise, and wants you to really learn the material. Very organized during class sessions, if he forgets to mention something the day before, he will bring it up the next day to clarify. For a summer session his class went by QUICK but I learned so much. Book use is high. He sometimes ignores what people say though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very lenient and helpful professor. Gives study guides. Took it over summer, he made the lectures very interesting, really learned things. Take him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH131
• 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:

Gives a lot of reading but lectures are very interesting. lets you know whats expected of you. if you are looking for an easy dont have to come to class A then this is not the class for you. but it is not an impossible class. i really enjoyed it and i am not the fastest of readers. attend class, do almost ALL of the readings and you will be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Take this class if you need the GE. Prof. Gonzalez is super easy. Do the readings and the quizzes/midterm are simple. I got A's on both essays, just follow the instructions and he grades easy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!