Joseph Kett - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Professor: Joseph Kett

Department: History

College: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIUS2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class, he has the tendency to speak fast but he'll repeat the main ideas of the last lecture in the next lecture. I barely read the text book but the Discussion reading is important especially since the Discussion is 20% of you final grade and the readings show up on the exam. I recommend this class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIUS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the professor's harsh. lecture's okay, he really knows too much about american history. however, he's pretty strict.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was so much fun! He is a wonderful lecturer and is so passionate about the subject. There is a lot of reading, but splitting it up over a week makes it manageable. Skimming the textbook helps, but just paying attention in lecture is best.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• 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:

Really interesting lectures. Great quotes and funny stories. Exams are hard and there's a ton of reading but they're both doable. He tends to switch topics withing the topic so notes can be a little confusing. Go to his office hours! He loves to talk to students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor but the class is frustrating because the tests are on material hardly covered in lecture.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very funny and interesting prof! I learned a lot and actually am a lot more interested in history than before. Lectures get more boring and confusing as the semester goes on...but for the most part they are entertaining and helpful for tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kett is a great professor who truly knows American history and gives interesting lectures. I was surprised how much I learned about US history despite hearing the information so many times in high school. Really glad I took the class- be prepared for LOTS of reading (which you need to actually read) and written exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• 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:

hilarious and really knows his stuff, but I think he knows too much to teach it well. This is probably a great course for those who already have a VERY solid foundation in American history. Unfortunately, those of you who do not already know a lot may find yourselves constantly out of the loop and struggling to teach yourself most of the time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• 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 Class, Brilliant prof, and exicting and funny lecture.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are easy to follow & you can pretty much go from there on the tests. He's pretty uninterested in you as a student, but its a worthwhile class--not tough.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIUS403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had the pleasure of being in an 8 person seminar with Mr. Kett. Not only is he hilarious, he's eager to chat with us all after class. He's fascinating and brilliant, yet laid-back. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat. TOUGH paper grader though: I quote, "Good paper, but your prose needs a diet. C+"

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIUS362
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• 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:

I think this is one of those classes that non-history majors, accustomed to the idea of history as boring, find exhilarating because he shouts every tenth word. I found it too scatterbrained and focused on the minutia. The tests represented less a comprehensive understanding than careful reading of certain events. No papers, for what it's worth.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• 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's amazing. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who's remotely interested in US history

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kett is very passionate about history and you can sense it in his voice. He hardly ever looks at his notes, he knows the info and just says it. Every now and then he throws in a funny quip breaking up the monotony. Watch out though, his sudden outbursts take a while to get used to.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The tests in his class are easy. The lectures are very informative, be prepared to take tons of notes. The discussion class is 20 % of the grade, which sucks, because there are always kids there who love the sound of their own voice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

UNBELIEVAAAAAAAAAABLE PROFESSOR!!! Kett is one of the most knowledgable professors I have ever met. I am a Euro History major and so I tend to not like Amer. Hist. but this class was amazing!!! Plus he is absolutely hilarious!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kett's class is very interesting. The lectures are purely him talking, so be ready to take tons of notes. But, his passion in the subject makes the course a hundred times better. Also, there aren't any assignments due so you only take midterms and finals.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kett's a great lecturer. You won't be bored in class. Come ready to take notes though, you end up with a good 8 pages every lecture. Class is a ton of fun though, Kett gets really into it. Lots of reading, but not really that bad for a history course. Get a good TA because you won't talk to Kett necessarily. I had Hatter and he was good.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kett is an excellent lecturer and treasure for the UVA history department. He's passionate, knowledgeable, and captivating. Reading is manageable and exams are easy for prepared students. Highly recommend.