Steven Millner - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Steven Millner

Department: African-American Studies

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a tough grader, makes class fun with his sense of humor! Favorite professor, would def recommend! Not a lot of hw assigned but you do need to study/read to be prepared for the exams! He's very respectful and acknowledges every student.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Very thorough. Very long lectures. if you miss one day you are behind like 2 chapters. Very respectful. But also a very hard grader. No homework. But the midterms and finals are hard as balls. One huge final paper before the actual 135 question final. It is a lot of reading

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Very thorough. Very long lectures. if you miss one day you are behind like 2 chapters. Very respectful. But also a very hard grader. No homework. But the midterms and finals are hard as balls. One huge final paper before the actual 135 question final.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious. Acknowledges all students & treats them with respect. High emphasis on social justice. Tells great stories & teaches street smarts. Is your sweet old grandpa, but tends to go off in a tangent & take a long time to explain one concept. Tests can be hard, but read the book & you'll be fine. 3 tests, 1 1500-word essay, 0 homework.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST017A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for History 17b too. Lots of readings. I hate history but the way he taught it made me like it. Test are tough so u have to study for them. Quizes every week but it prepares u for the midterm/final. My best friend passed away & he was willing to work with me for the days I lost so my grade wouldn't drop. He's very helpful, caring & funny

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AFAM161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You get to watch videos and take quizzestests off the book. The content is pretty long but he grades kindly. He inserts jokes in his lecture and tries to get the class to respond. Overall, he is worth taking.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST017A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his 17A class at SJC. He lectured most of the class (3 hour class) My grip about this professor is he is totally unorganized and did not follow the syllabus. He missed classes without notice and our group all had the same answers yet hed mark some wrong and others right! Group work, open book. He makes big mistakes grading watch out!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS137
• 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:

He is an interesting professor. Makes class fun with his sense of humor. You need the book because 80% of the tests are from the book. The rest are from lectures. 3 Exams, 2 papers and map quizzes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AFAM161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Third Semester having Millner. He's an amazing professor. Love taking him and he puts emphasis on just relaxing. He's super super understanding if you have any requests. Love him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST170
• 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:

There are three books with three exams. The books are pretty long so don't wait until the last minute. He will give you hints what to look out for. There are also a couple of movies included in the exams. The exams are graded on a curve too. Although his lectures can be confusing, he is a pretty nice guy once you get used to his teaching style.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST15A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Millner is absolutely the best professor I have ever had in my entire academic career. I am now a grad student, and it's taken me a few years to finally post this on RateMyProfessor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2B
• 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:

Dr. Millner is an amazing professor! He truly has a passion for what he does, and if you're actually interested in the subject you will enjoy the knowledge that he is providing you. He's also hilarious and says out of pocket things all the time that has the class laughing. TAKE HIM :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOG137
• 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:

Helpul professor, lessons are intresting and he has very broad knowledge about California. Never bored in his class. Recommend 100%

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2
• 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:

He is just a dope person, super hilarious with his dirty jokes. I loved AFAM. he's real helpful and i loved him. Definitely take him, just go to lecture and pay attention. took him for two semester and got an A then a B.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to pass the class, go to lecture everyday. Most of the material on the exams will be from the lecture, some from the book (rarely used in class). Start research paper early. Nice professor. Kept the class entertaining.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST189A
• 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:

The best word to describe his class is 'random'. There are many pop quizzes with obscure questions so you have to keep up with the reading. Buy the newest version. There are 3 exams and 1 research paper. When writing the paper/exam essays, make sure you follow a check list of things to mention. You will get a higher grade than what you expect.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG137
• 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:

This class was made up of a LOT of reading, 2 exams, 1 research paper, and small in-class assignments such as pop-quizzes. He is interesting but tends to stray off topic and does a lot of lecturing about irrelevant things. Overall, nice man who loves what he teaches. Fun class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AFAM110
• 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:

Dr. Milner is perhaps the absolute best professor at SJSU. If you happen to have the opportunity to take a course with him - it would be in your best interest to do so. He challenges students to think out of the box and he possess a wealth of knowledge in many different disciplines. He also has a great sense of humor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AFAM2B
• 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:

Tood him way back in the early 90's and he was awesome, one of the best Professors at SJSU.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AFAM120
• 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:

The best teacher at SJSU he is an amazing man, he wants you to do well, I am an AFAM minor and have never got less then a B in his class, he is smart funny and he makes you want to go to claa.He really is great!!!