Christopher Carlsmith - University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Professor: Christopher Carlsmith

Department: History

College: University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST2310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible Professor, clearly is not here for his students even when he shows himself as a professor that cares. He is not sure a lot of the times and he is always late to class. He is a nice guy that cares more about looking good and doesn't help his fellow students improve on any fundamentals skills. I highly not recommend you to take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST2310
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He use to be an English teacher so he is very harsh on your papers, you will write a lot and read a lot. If you intend to use this class to get an easy A and not work hard, I would recommend to go look somewhere else. He talks a lot and he sometimes comes late to class. The upside is that he does plan nice school trips to museums and art galleries

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS2060
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have Carlsmith now and I absolutely love him. He's engaged and his excitement about his subject is palpable. He's really open to questions & comments and appreciates when students chime in with something that they know about the subject. Overall great prof. He gives reading quizzes on the primary sources, easy 5 multiple choice quiz

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 43342
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man has got to be the best teacher I have ever had. I have taken a number of courses with him, and have loved each one. He is charismatic and friendly. He cares about his students. He is a great adviser. Expect prompt and thorough responses to e-mails sent to him. You will not regret taking a course with Prof. Carlsmith!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 43105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest teachers I have had. It is clear how much he loves history and teaching it, and it in turn makes students want to put in the effort to succeed. Going to class, reading the texts, participating in class and studying for the tests are a must but it is well worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 43105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't read up on material, you will fail. Show up. Do extra credit. Anything to save your grade. The material is conveyed well. I just didn't pay attention and forgot to read a couple of times and that lowered my grade. you can use weisner and probably get by without theother book

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've had at Lowell,very helpful, about to take my third class with him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 43105
• Grade Received: 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:

Fantastic teacher, and an all around great guy. Really cares about history and his students. UMASS is lucky to have him as a Professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WESTCIV43105
• 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:

Great professor and an interesting class! Prof. Carlsmith keeps the class engaged. Tests and quizzes are fair. You will need to do the reading if you want to do well. You will need the primary source book, but you can do without the other text.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 43401
• 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:

Prof. Carlsmith is the best professors i have ever had. He is fair and is clear with his expectations of you. Be prepared to put in work but be rewarded highly. highly recommend for any class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hidden gem at UML. Has his own website which was helpful. Passionate & extremely helpful. I loathe history and he made me enjoy learning it. Quizzes are easy if you read. Midterm is in class or take home (he is a fair grader, even letting you redo it if need be) I HIGHLY recommend him!!! Awesome awesome awesome professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The absolute best teacher I've ever had! He is funny, dresses up as characters, gets to know you and remembers your name. Tests are a bit hard, but if you review the notes you should be fine. Gives you the option of taking a midterm test or writing an essay instead. Overall I enjoyed the class and would absolutely take him again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

such a boring class and the material is so boring so it is hard to pay attention. I would recommend taking a different gen ed unless you LOVE history. He is a bit of a hard grader and his tests seem to be a bit difficult too!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

Western Civilization - Best professor I have ever had. He shows great mastery in the material and keeps it interesting. Very nice person as well. Loved the bowties and the costumes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WESTCIV
• 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:

One of the most interesting professors I've ever taken. Expects students to engage in discussions and be up to date on material. Tough grader but a fair. Gives options of writing an essay or taking written test for exams which is nice. Would recommend only if you are willing to put in the time in but for an easy gen. ed. I'd recommend someone else.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIIST300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of UML's best! If you are a history major please take as many of his 300 level european history classes as possible. Will make you a better research, writer, and critical thinker. Well thought out classes, always adds extra and goes above and beyond

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class if you go everyday and participate in discussions. Must do readings. It's very helpful with passing the class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WC403
• 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:

Easy class!!! No much work to do and he is always available for help. He provide audio and powerpoint slides. You only need the book to do homework and papers. I recomend him!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EURWOMEN
• 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:

Yes, he is brilliant. But he is also the most condescending professor I have ever had. Only take the class if A. you are a suck up or B. you enjoy being talked down to for the entire semester.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WESTCIV
• 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:

Great professor. Keeps class interesting, loves what he's teaching. Make sure you get the Wiesner text book he recommends, you will need it for class and for all the homework he assigns. Great Class, Great professor.