Kevin Chambers - Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

Professor: Kevin Chambers

Department: History

College: Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take/have the chance to take any course by Chambers DO IT. His lectures are amazing and he's one of the best professors at GU. He teaches you the material as well as teaching you to apply skills outside of the class and he genuinely cares about his students' success. Chambers, if you read these WE APPRECIATE YOU.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For core: lots of work. Worth it though. Walk away with way more than just a history class. Cuz of this: would take again. Very funny. Engaging. Weird. Super cool. If you slac off and suck at writing dont take. Three essays, Three tests and some rando quizzes. You'll do fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chambers is a very engaging professor and truly wants his students to learn. He is not a tough grader at all because he genuinely just wants his students to understand the material he is teaching in class. There are a lot of long lectures and quizzes, but the assignments help boost your grade! Not a tough class and very nice guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are short and easy to follow not dry in the slightest. Curves tests and quizzes. Takes a while to grade things but I can get past that.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Chambers is one of the best professors I've had so far at GU. He truly cares for his students, both on a personal level and academic (lots of extra credit opportunities). His lectures and powerpoint slides are easy to follow. Definitely would recommend for your history core requirement. Go to his office hours and you will improve on essays!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While history has and never will be one of my favorite classes, Dr. Chambers does a good job of keeping it interesting and accessible. I also appreciated that his lectures often times prompted us to question the common historical narrative and come up with our own understanding. Would recommend his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Prof. Chambers is pretty much the best history professor that you can ask for. He is an interesting lecturer, reasonable grader, and inspirational. His teaching philosophy is to get the student to be an analytical and independent thinker by getting you to see multiple historical perspectives. Surprisingly, history101 was one of my favorite classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors I've had so far. Chambers makes the class somewhat exciting especially since everyone is half asleep at 8 am. He is funny but goes off on tangents about his personal life during lectures which can be distracting and confusing. However, his clear format with lectures makes up for this. I would recommend Chambers! ;)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Makes what could be a hard or boring class, easier to understand and interesting. I can see way better now how everything fits together.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I wasn't interested in history before, but Dr. Chambers made it so much more fun and worthwhile for me. He's very passionate about history, and his enthusiasm shows. I've had him for Western Civ I and US History I. I don't like mornings, but Dr. Chambers made morning class more fun for me

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chambers is great! Took him for Western Civ. I & II. He definitely made getting up for an 8 am class worthwhile and has a good sense of humor. Just read your textbook and you're golden.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chambers is overall a great teacher. I was never a good history student, so I was really scared going into it, but he was very helpful. He works with you for tests -- they are multiple choice, matching, and essay format. He tells you exactly what to study for them. I ended up doing really well because of him. Take him if you can!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy! He makes us laugh and engages the class. History isn't my favorite subject but he makes it fun and relatable. Tests are straight forward, kind of a lot of quizzes but very clear. Not based on discussion, but if you read and pay attention to lectures you'll get an easy A. An fun and easy going class atmosphere. Take him!!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was my favorite teacher this semester. He gave the whole class 100% on the first three quizzes and is a relatively easy grader. His lectures are entertaining and actually made me like history. I would definitely take his class again!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

History is not a favorite of mine but he made the class relevant and really enjoyable. His lectures can get unorganized but he always makes them engaging and makes sure to challenge students to think critically for themselves. There's several tests and assignmentspapers but the tests are fine if you read the textbook and look at his power points.

Rating # 16

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: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Chambers was one of the best teachers I've had so far at Gonzaga. He's a fair grader and always lets you know what he wants for tests, projects, and quiz's. Definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a history teacher you won't be disappointed!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awful professor. Entertaining in lecture, but doesn't follow through and seems to apply himself to the coursework half as much as the students. If I learned anything at all from this course it was not because of him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Most amazing class I have ever taken. I want to take it again and again. The only good class at Gonzaga. I transferred, but would have stayed for this course!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Chambers is amazing! Super friendly, passionate about the subject, and good with students. Tests are straightforward and NOT HARD besides the 1-2 maps, though you do have to read the book!! But you'll want to. I always looked forward to class. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Dr. Chambers is the best! I took him for both 101 and 102. History has never been a strong subject of mine, but Chambers makes it interesting and easy to understand. Only two projects (papers) the entire semester, and he's a really fair grader and gives you plenty of time. Lots of reading but it's a history class! Absolutely would take him again.