Tom Keville - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Tom Keville

Department: History

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

Keville was awesome! He tells it like it is, unlike a lot of other profs at SMC. The class is fairly easy if you do the work on time & put forth effort. He will most definitely let you know if you're slipping up.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are an easily-offended special flower, you may be more comfortable in another class. Tom Keville doesn't mind sharing his opinions, nor does he suffer fools gladly! However, if you are made of sterner stuff and you care about history, you are in for some excellent learning. Keville is a fine lecturer who knows his subject up & down. Love it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. 3 exams multiple choice, 2 film reviews and an essay. He provides study guides so there's that. Study for the exams and read the book! good luck.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gave us the study guide a week before the exam and all questions were from there. The answers are all from the book and he will spend a lecture to discuss the questions with you too. There are two film reviews to write and one more for extra credit. I highly recommend him to everyone!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS12
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at SMC PERIOD He is well informed and doesn't need to rely on powerpoint to explain the topic. Study guides are provided and there is no HW. Lowest test score, out of the three, is dropped. If you just pay attention during the lecture you don't need to read the chapters; thats how you can tell if a prof knows his stuff.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher but the class can get boring at times. He just talks and doesn't use any power point. You don't have to read anything. 3 Tests super easy multiple choice, 2 papers about films he sometimes shows in class. Highly recommended for an easy A

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took for both HIST 11 and 12. Really great professor and a breath of fresh air, seeing as how the vast majority of college professors are liberals

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Keville is a really nice and funny guy. His lectures are easy to understand and his study guides are EXTREMELY helpful. I didn't particularly agree with his conservative viewpoints on everything, but still very much enjoyed him as a professer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• 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:

Keville is a fabulous professor, sitting in his class is enjoyable. When he lectures his eyes sparkle with passion, which is infectious! Not to mention, yes he wants you to study and learn a little about US History but he is by no means difficult to please. If you absorb the simple reading you will succeed, just as he wants you to!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. Easy class. Study guides are provided for exams. No homework assignments. Note taking in class not necessary. Everything goes according to the syllabus regarding exam dates and such.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

I took him in the spring and he was an easy teacher. His lectures are about what is on the test and he also gives a study guides.He gave us three tests and out of the 3 he drops 1. Although he doesn't make attendance mandatory he does give you extra credit for going. I really recommend him. He is a nice guy over all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• 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:

Read the textbook, do the study guides and you'll be fine. Lectures are unorganized and don't help much. 3 test plus 2 movie reviews. Attendance not mandatory. A self-taught class. I don't recommend him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty chill teacher knows what hes talking about presents videos and end of class. The test are easy just do the study guide. Overall hes a awesome teacher to have. Very laid back!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: USHIS2298
• 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:

Great teacher!!!!! I should of gotten an A but I got lazy for one exam. You get three exams and they all come with study guide. You also have to write two movie review

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HI2293
• 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:

Great teacher, makes it easy for those who want to succeed but you must read the book. He has genuine interest in the subject. Being a liberal myself, I enjoyed his more conservative viewpoints,and I am glad that the largely progressive SMC faculty has some diversity politically. There is nothing not to love about this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably the easiest instructor ever in smc. You really don't have to go to class if you know your stuff. Just read the textbook at home and show up for the test. Definitely get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

Lectures are kinda random but he's really funny. Very approachable with a great sense of humor. Read the book and do your own thing and you'll be fine. Ended up getting an A but was scared about it. Felt rather lost but he's funny...in the end, I like him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• 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:

Well, he's a cool guy, interesting side topics. Boring class, just read the book, the whole class is based on it. Good textbook, easy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST12
• 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:

Honestly, Keville was awesome. I had no idea what the class was going to be about but he keeps it interesting and is pretty funny. He's sweet but don't be an idiot in class. Paper on three movies in class (easy grader). Three exams (final not cumulative). Gives you study guides. I honestly loved this guy. Take him :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

Good teacher. Easy grade, I believe. He gives practice questions before every exam. Once you answer that, the exam should be a breeze.