Brett Mizelle - California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Professor: Brett Mizelle

Department: History

College: California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMST350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Mizelle is an excellent professor! I have taken his course last summer and it was amazing. Probably one of the best teachers in American Studies. We spent half our class time watching old Hollywood movies On the last day did an LA Tour. Really awesome guy and humorous.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CLA230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A really chill guy and easy to talk to. His lectures do get kind of boring, but the topics are relevant. No tests or quizzes, but expect 3 short essay questions and 2 essays. For the short essay questions, you're chosen at random 3 times throughout the semester to turn it in at the end of class but then you don't have to answer them after the 3rd.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLA230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really cares about his students and wants us to succeed. Brought in a lot of guest speakers and watched videos in class to keep things interesting. Also no tests!!! Just a couple essays and in class writings. Really easygoing class. Would definitely take it again!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLA230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brett has some interesting lectures, but it can get a little boring. The topics in class are interesting and really relevant to right now. He picks people randomly to turn in writing assignments so that makes attendance mandatory sometimes. I made it through without the books, but had to look up the books online. Theres a few papers but he is an ea

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST477B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is such a cool professor! No finals, just quite a lot of readings. 3 papers and 3-in class writings based on that week's readings. He shows funny videos of his favorite movies and whatever pertains to the material. No weekly journals from what the older ratings say. He's super easy to talk to and incredibly knowledgeable. TAKE HIM! He's amazing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLA230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is pretty casual in his lectures and he seems passionate about what he's teaching which makes his class interesting. He gives a few essays and is a fairly easy grader. Don't miss class because he randomly draws names to turn in their in-class writings and if you're not there you'll get a zero.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CLA230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had such a great time in Brett's class! Lots of reading but you'll get used to it, usually articles that he posts on Beachboard. NO EXAMS OR QUIZ! Loves people who participate too. If you get the opportunity to take his class, do it! A few reading books to purchase but they're small and good reads.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST477B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken a few of his courses and have loved them! He is one of the most influential and intelligent professors that I have encountered in the History Dept. He cares about the content and about his students. You have to put in the work (Read) in order to make the most of his lectures but it is worth it. also, a total fox.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLA230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Brett is the best! Easy to talk to and passionate about American Studies. He genuinely wants to see students learn and succeed! Go to class and you will pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AMST495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mizelle makes the class an enjoyable learning experience. He is really laid-back and always available if you need help. However, he does assign lots of papers. 6 papers & one presentation. Papers are challenging. Overall great professor!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and really cares about his students! He was always very helpful and honestly if you try, do the readings, put any effort into the papers, show up to class and participate you will get an A! This class changes and helps you understand animals and how they interact with humans. I learned things that impact my everyday life.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AMST421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this class. It changed my life no joke. This course makes you examine the human-nonhuman animal relationship in context with American Culture. The books are interesting, as was the project at the end of the semester. Mizelle is funny, charming, & knowledgeable. Lectures were always interesting, & we also watched a lot of videos.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY375
• 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. Mizelle is a great professor. Make sure you do the 10 reading journals and the two major papers. Those are major parts of your overall grade. He does give points out for attendance which can help your grade at the end of the semester. Hes helpful when you have a question.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 477A
• 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:

If you have an opportunity to take one of his classes, I'd recommend it. He is one of the best at CSULB.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AMST498
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mizelle is the reason I made it through. I wouldn't have gotten this close to graduation without him. A lot of professors don't get to know you as a person like he does. Any time you can email him, and he's there for you. Don't be mistaken Mizelle is the real deal.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST477A
• 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:

i've had many history professors at csulb...the bar is high. mizelle is the most positive, interesting, inspiring, and well-read prof i've ever had. turned me on to aspects of cultural history i didn't even know existed. hello future doctoral work!! taking his class was a game changer. 1 weekly journal, 2 5-7 pg papers. totally manageable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST477B
• 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. Mizelle if by far one of the best instructors, if not the best instructor CSULB has to offer. I loved his 477-B class because he keeps the class entertaining. All you have to do for the class is 8 of the 10 weekly 1 page journals and two 5-7 page essays. If you love American Culture, this is the class for you!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST477
• 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:

He is the best professor I've ever seen! Mizelle is very enthusiastic, helpful, and interesting person. I love him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST477A
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Loved this class! Didn't fully appreciate how great his lectures were until I had another professor. Take Dr. Mizelle's classes- you won't be disappointed!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HISTO477
• 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:

Thinks of himself as "hip" but really sort of self-absorped. "Laidback" really means lazy and unprepared.