Anna Kirchmann - Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

Professor: Anna Kirchmann

Department: History

College: Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class first semester freshmen year and it was my hardest class. You have to read out of the two textbooks A LOT and if you don't then you are already behind. Then all she does is a lecture - no slides no nothing. Also, she is Polish so she is super tough & u dont really know your grade bc she doesnt use blackboard or anything

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She cares about history a lot, but shes a very difficult teacher. You need to read a lot and pay attention to her lectures and study hard because she only give multiple choice exams. Took this class for credit / no credit because it was so challenging.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I Don't like here

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not like her class. If you answered a question and did not say the right answer she would make me feel dumb and I did not want to answer another question. I had a funeral to attended too and she still took points off my grade. I have to Learn the material myself because she makes class very boring. Choose another professor for this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS384
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Prof. Kirchmann's HIS 121 before. An A grade is this simple: read the material assigned (she'll mark you if you did not read--she can tell), be prepared to participate in discussions (she likes resourcefulness), do your work well, and be on time (she will mark you absent if you walk in after your name was called). She is very fair.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am a history major and really enjoy her, but many non-history majors have told me they hate her. She is TOUGH, but she knows what she is talking about and teaches the material SO well. Still, it REALLY helps to do the reading. Also, participation is basically a must. She keeps track of how many times you participate, and will like you WAY more.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a very nice professor but can also be mean at times. Go to her office ours because she will like you a lot more and maybe even learn your name. The tests are just 20 multiple choice that aren't hard if you read the chapter and use the online resources. DO NOT use your phone or chew gum or she will kick you out. Join in class discussions too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• 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:

HIGHLY recommend class with her. I wasn't really interested in history before I took Recent American with Dr. Kirchmann, but now I love it. If you pay attention, show up to class, and read the material, the class should be extremely interesting. She is open to any questions, will explain everything clearly, and is always at her office hours.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was not helpful at all. All she does is lecture and give test. Her jokes are dry... The only way you will pass this class is by talking in class to get a "plus in a circle". Love history HATED her class! Do not take it if you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

basically if you are not having a conversation with her every class during the discussion, you fail, you can never miss a class, and she doesnt give much time for tests

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• 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:

I love her! Yes, she is difficult, but this is college...As long as you participate, do your work, come prepared, and respect her, you'll be fine. She is more than willing to help when you ask for it and she's a very good resource. It is possible to get an A, as long as you read from the text, take notes, and pay attention. Highly recommended!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RECENTAMERICAN
• 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:

you will learn so much! but her class is very very hard! I am a good student and only b in this class. Her tests are hard to study for. and you must write fast to get here notes. but she loves teaching history witch makes if all worth it you just have to try hard! p.s. NEVER SKIP CLASS youll miss a ton!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE professor. You basically have to teach yourself everything and she expects you to remember every single detail. Down to the point that is basically impossible. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr.Kirchmann. BUT I am a history major. She can be overly strict in terms of chewing gum, and walking in front of her while she is teaching but her strictness makes people listen. If you love history you'll find that she's very calm when the subject is fragile and gains energy as the subject becomes heated - a quality of a good teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard to understand, she stands in the front of the room and reads off overhead slides. we basically had to teach ourselves the material. Would not recommend this class to anyone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kirchmann is a tough professor. I didn't know what taking her class meant. There are quizzes and tests every week, 2 days after a midterm there was test. She lectures the whole class, put a outline of the overhead, expects you to hear everything and write it down. Not a fan of History.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS200
• 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:

Very good professor. A little hard to understand her accent. You must read the text book to pass. Very strict but that's the way she gets everything done.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST244
• 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:

Dr. Kirchmann is very strict, but she knows her stuff. It takes her a while to warm up to her students, but by the end of the class I took with her she was Joking around with us. Dr. Kirchmann is an awesome professor, and if any one has an intrest in immigration history or women take her class. She Rocks!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• 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:

Class was pretty boring, mostly just a lecture. Sometimes her accent is hard to understand. The only thing she'll accept for an absense is if you die. Make sure you ask class mates homework you miss because she wont tell you. Very unhelpful when you need advice! Cant eat, chew gum, or breath in her classroom.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kirchman isn't too bad of a teacher. Mostly lecture although she does like discussions some times. Tests can be a little ridiculous but some aspects of her grading system make up for low test grades. Overall not too bad. Doesn't handle immaturity well and don't chew gum or crack your knuckles. Otherwise you'll get along great with her.