Harry Gamboa - California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Professor: Harry Gamboa

Department: English

College: California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gamboa is a cool guy and a good professor , he mostly talks about his life experiences and current events, 3 essays total and a final, books are required and will help you with the essays but he doesn't quiz on them or talk about them much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHS113A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gamboa is a very interesting individual. The "lectures" are just stories of his life, and you wont pick up much from them. He is very nice and easy going, but he still gives you an intimidating vibe. The assignment are only about 4 essays. There are no tests, Plenty of readings though. Read over his prompts carefully, and ask questions!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Didn't really learn anything from the Chicano/a aspect, however I learned more on how to be prepared for my future. You'll participate in class, by reading out loud your opinion on a question he asks. Read the online articles. Buy the books and read them. Didn't like how we always get compared to students in other schools. However he's great person

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He talks about his life when he was young. Not much of a teacher, you'll only learn about his life. He seems stubborn and intimidating if you disagree or something. Easy A, little to no work, but a waste of time. Hearing him talk so much about his social life gets boring and dull, you won't improve on writing or learn anything.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gamboa is one of my favorites. Most of the times he is always talking about himself and life stories, but he is the easiest grader ever. There are 3 essays and you have to visit places in LA to get credits for those. The final was online. You cannot get below b in this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHS111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although he will rarely mention the books he assigns, it is important that you read them. It is not for a grade, but it will help expand your knowledge on art and Chicano Studies. His lectures are super interesting and will help you realize things you have never thought of before.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CH97
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Gamboa back in 2010 and I loved him! His lectures are mostly about life so you can get an understanding of what's going on around the world. Will always catch him on the bus on my way to school as his high end car was always in the shop or so he would say! But I totally recommend him! 7 years later and I still have Blow Out with me!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He will turn your world upside down. Aside from the essays due he takes his time to send articles to read. The articles are informative on current events. His main purpose is to get everyone to understand the way of the world in order to be successful outside school. He wants everyone to be rich, follow his ways, learn from him and you will be.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHS111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I recently took his class and i really enjoyed it he only assigned about 4 essays throughout the whole semester and the final was online. He teaches you how to write an essay and his lectures are all about his life. He is very funny and has lots of knowledge to share with his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gamboa is such an amazing professor and he's humorous I don't think I'll ever have another professor like him. His class is very easy do the essays their is probably like 5 essays assigned through the semester. The final is a portfolio of all the essays you've done. His lectures are very interesting you wouldn't want to miss his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The grading is pretty simple, 4 essays so if you write a good essay you pretty much get a good grade. His lecture is entertaining but he does not really talk about anything related to the class, just stories about his life. Nonetheless I would take him again because it was an easy A and pretty entertaining.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want to easily pass an English class.. Harry Gamboa is the teacher for you. The class is based on four essays and a final portfolio. There are no quizzes or tests. He does however email the class weekly online readings which are optional to read. As long as you show up to the classes and do the assignments you will pass. Boring, but easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gamboa's class was the most enjoyable out of my 2 years so far. You write several papers that are based on places you will need to go to like art museums. Although you don't need to read the book, quotes from the book are necessary. I enjoyed his class a lot and would recommend it to anyone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gamboa has to be my favorite professor of all time! he lectures all throughout the class he does give a lot of papers usually 5 pages the most would be 7 pages but he's a great professor very inspirational! do not show up late to his class!! I would highly recommend taking his class you will not regret it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gamboa has been one of my all time favorite professors. He provides his students with valuable information through online reading material and books. His lectures are inspiring and his stories are designed to influence scholars and maximize their contributions to society. Enjoyed his humoristic and interesting approach to the class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHS115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Although he talks for most of the class, and mostly about himself, his stories always have a meaning in them. i believe he modifies his stories to be accurate with todays world. btw he is sassy doesn't like when you get there late, more when its everyday. he will roll his eyes. and you can't argue with him, he seems to get mad when you try to argue

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHS111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Make sure to drink coffee before you attend his class because you will fall asleep. For the whole hour long class he will talk about his life then try to make it relate to art. Sometimes he can be interesting, but most of the time boring. Barely have to show up to class, he emails all assignments.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHS114A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Gamboa is incredibly knowledgeable and although he may talk about himself a lot, it's up to you to take something from it. I was skeptical throughout the first weeks but I ended up enjoying the class. Read the articles he emails & incorporate things from his lectures in the assigned essays and you'll do just fine!