Charles Borges - Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Professor: Charles Borges

Department: History

College: Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HS381D
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take extremely detailed notes. "Quizzes" are more like tests so take them seriously. Respect him and he'll respect you in return.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fr. Borges is a wealth of information and faith. He is very professional, comes to class perfectly prepared, and expects the same from his students. Biweekly quizzes really affect your grade, so be sure to study hard. Several short papers throughout the semester and one big final paper. He is a very kind and caring professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HS375
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor with a good life story. Easy. Highly recommended.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you write down everything he says and EVERY photo caption he makes you read in class, you'll be fine. Don't really have to do the readings but be familiar with the books or he gets mad. study, quizzes are hard but test questions come from the quizzes, same with the final. A lot of work for a 101 but you will remember a lot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class, take good notes and review your notes on a regular basis - you're golden. Participate and show that you're interested and you'll pass just fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't recommend. He's hard to understand. Every class you watch a short video that you have to write on so can't miss class. Exams are very hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WESTCIV
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a bit hard to understand and his hand writing isn't very clear. He requires everyone to lead the class in prayer at least once and there are video write ups you have to do every single class. Also requires you to attend 6 lectures outside of class and write about them. There is a lot of work. A LOT. Be prepared to read a bunch as well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Father Borges is an awesome guy! He really loves what he teaches and has a lot of respect for his students. He is very understanding and is always willing to help you. He even invited the class to his house at the end of the semester for some traditional Indian food and Indian culture activities.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• 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:

Borges is a really sweet teacher. He even takes you out to feed you Indian food. His clarity is off at times and he gives notes awkwardly on the board. If you right down everything he says in class, and study, you guaranteed a high B. There are a lot of points so you can get away with not having excellent grades on everything.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Quizzes on the most random things which he didn't teach or even hint at in class. Horrible accent. Takes points off for the stupidest things. When you miss points on a quiz, he doesn't even tell you the right answer or why you got it wrong.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• 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:

Borges is really interested in history, and gives you a different perspective on things by telling you about the history of India. He does assume that everyone is Catholic though. Ask questions and talk to him, it makes life easier. Also, READ the textbook and take notes on what he says.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• 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:

Really sweet, humble man. Quizzes are a bit difficult because he will pick very specific details. BUT if you study HARD and keep reading the summaries for quizzes, you'll do great. However, if you're the type who expects a good grade after only reading the summaries once, the quizzes will be a pain.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• 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:

Borges is a very sweet guy but also a very boring one. you spend the whole class reading from a summary he gives you. The quizzes are very tough, he's a nitty gritty detail guy. But there's so much busy work (video write-ups, book summaries, etc.) that a bad quiz won't affect you that much. I got straight 70's on the quizzes and did alright.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WESCI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is easy to sit through-just read off summary of chapter outloud. Watch movie clip at end and summary of it is due next class. quiz everyweek-impossible...all he cares about is religion and he picks the most nitty gritty details. Tests are exactly off the quizzes-easy to ace. The quizzes ruin the class though. One major paper

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Nice guy but give WAY too much busy work. Weekly quizzes, video write ups, 4 novels with 3 page papers...if you end up taking him; study all the picture descriptions and for tests study ALL the quizes

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Father Borges is not the worst western civ teacher you can get. For the quizzes just study the summaries and things he picks out of the book (sometimes he hints that they will be on the quizzes). Movie and book reflections and you have to go to lectures (he just checks the reflections so don't pour your heart into them). Tests right of the quizzes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE BORGES UNLESS YOU WANT A DETAILED HISTORY OF GOA, INDIA (his hometown). seriously... there is absolutely nothing interesting about his class it's the same thing every day, quiz's are IMPOSSIBLE he asks questions on the most POINTLESS details from the text book, also 8 page paper due Monday after Thanksgiving break... THANK YOU BORGES

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy.. His quizzes are pretty hard and his tests are exactly what his quizzes were on so they are REALLY easy (just study ur old quizzes).. Highlight random facts he mentions in class and memorize dates and people names from the worksheets he hands out.. He's not very easy but better then most..

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

never ever ever under any circumstances take this man. i cannot stress it enough. UNDER 0 CIRCUMSTANCES TAKE THIS MAN. quizes are literally the most random facts throughout the book, and he reads verbatim during class printed out summaries. COMPLETELY AVOID. AGAIN, AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HS101
• 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:

He's a nice person, however he is frivolous when it comes to grading! You cannot get 100% on anything. He takes a half point off as he pleases. This class i spent the most time studying for, the most time producing write ups and papers, and I got the worst grade in this class. I had all A's EXCEPT for his B- if you have him, prepare to write alot!