Carolyn Hodge - Contra Costa College - San Pablo, San Pablo, CA

Professor: Carolyn Hodge

Department: History

College: Contra Costa College - San Pablo, San Pablo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST123
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Hodge is highly respected at CCC. Her teaching style didn't match my learning style but she clearly cares about her students' success. I found her condescending at times, which may motivate some people but not me. There are also several events outside of class you must write a paper about if you can't attend. Hard to juggle if you also work.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

With Professor Hodge the key is to 1. Listen 2. Do the work Follow her directions, ask for clarity if you are confused, and you will be fine in the class. She doesn't assign "busy work" , everything is for a purpose and the material is for knowledge for the tests. Can't stress it enough just listen, if you listen you will be fine!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS AT CCC! I love professor Hodge so much. She is very knowledgeable, great lecturer, is interesting, and is sweet. I was an intern for her after taking her course, and was able to get close to her, she is so great. Her class is easy to pass if you take notes, do all assignments, and come to class. EASY A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AFRAM6975
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My first semsest at Contra Costa College I took her AFRAM 110 course and fell in love; I transfered here form a UC where I did not have teachers that could relate to and have a mutual down to earth coversation with. BEST TEACHER EVER!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So many optional assignments that if you don't want to pay to go to them you have to write a 2-page paper. When you already wrote a 10 page paper at the beginning of the class. I spent about 60 dollars for her class on top of the book fees.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable no excuses taken, wants students to learn and thrive with the information given. Enjoyed the class, tremendously! Be on time and read the material, its for your benefit. There is a wonderful dance class you can attend for points, get there! You will love yourself for it!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AFRAM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing woman she makes you feel good and makes sure you know history. She literally gives you what's on the test. She is 5'0 of craziness and is stern so don't mess with her . If you go to the events on campus, the dance class on a Saturday and do well on her 3 tests and study guides you'll get an A for sure and you will need the book.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a wonderful professor, she is passionate about African American Studies and wants all students to do well but you have to work hard in this class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Grades by a point system, which I like. After you reach a certain number of points, you basically don't have to do anything except show up. You HAVE TO READ to do well on the (essay-style) tests. Once you do your 10 page research paper, the class gets pretty easy. As long as you don't procrastinate you should be good.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST123
• 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:

I love professor Hodge. She is one of the best teachers I've had in my life. After taking Hist 123 I decided to double major in African American studies and psychology.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I came from a university and took this class for units after deciding to go into nursing. I really enjoyed the class even though it was a lot of work. Prof. Hodge is tough but very nice too.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hodge really pounded that information inside my brain. She also taught me how to be a better student, as to not procrastinating. The workload was massive, but if you can do it, you will surely pass the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY120
• 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:

She is a very nice teacher. She really loves essay questions on tests and mini essays as assignments. If you attend classes and take notes regular, she tells you exactly what to study for the tests. So aside from writing ALOT, tests and assignment are easy if you attend, read and take notes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY122
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was the hardest class i ever been in,.should have been a little easier

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hodge is not an easy teacher. But why would you want to take a class that you do not learn anything? She is very tough, but once you get to know her as a teacher you get used to her personality. I have learned so much from her class. She is awesome and I love her stories. Very passionate about African American Studies. The best!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Hodge is a good teacher. She is passionate about ethnic studies, specifically African American studies. She does give a lot of work, reports, presentations, essays. Her tests are essay form as well. She did give us study guide hand outs that pretty much covered the exam material. If you have a day job be ready to cut into your sleep time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1331
• 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:

Professor Hodge is a wonderful teacher. Ive learned so much about my backround and definitely ended that class feeling confident about the course. Test are easy if you follow her instructions also make sure you read the chap she assigns. Also she loves when you ask questions & talk to her about history.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST123
• 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:

Professor Hodge is the best African American History Teacher at Contra Costa. Because of her, I Was able to learn how to be University Level Ready, and took an interest in African American History and I am not even African American Decent.She help me took an interest in not only my cultural history but others as well. I really enjoyed this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Carolyn Hodge is a scholar, and her formost desire to to instill her knowledge and love of Africa into her students. She is a taskmistress, but she is fair and extremely helpful. A great teacher and I took three of her classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST122
• 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 Hodge teaches her class in a way that makes you "step up your game", but it's not difficult if you follow the syllabus. She pushes you to give clear, concise answers, which many label as being "picked on". She's a helpful, opinionated teacher who knows her information well and whose class prepares you for any other classes you may take.