Professor: Mark Abate
Department: History
College: Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HIST640
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dear heavens, the reading. I mean, I get that it is a readings seminar, but the volume was... extraordinary. I got through it, but it was a serious challenge. The papers were what they were, and by no means unusual for a grad class, but a little feedback would have been handy, despite my grade. I was just left fretting the whole semester.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HIST0290
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doesn't grade anything until finals week! Completely disconnected from teaching his students. Not a very motivated professor and doesn't give useful feedback.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HIST421
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Read the book that he never reminds you to read if you want to pass.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ZOMBIES
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took an online class with him and it was awesome. He gave a ton of work, but the class was only 11 days so I can't blame him. He's also my advisor and a really cool guy. He'll push you, but the class is so interesting you'll love it.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HIS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have taken Professor Abates World HIS 213, Witchcraft & Magic 290, Crusades 315 and Comedy 290. Soon Warrior&Culture 290. I highly recommend his courses. All his courses include heavy discussions and reading every week. Depending on the class 1-4 essays andor 1-2 exams. You learn a lot in his courses. Do your work and you will be fine.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HIST0290
- 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 knew nothing about the Islamic culture before this class and was worried it was going to be a snoozer. But professor Abate is hilarious, really knows his stuff and turns a class that is straight lecture and chalkboard notes into an adventure through history. He's pretty laid back and allows extensions when needed! Not a bad class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HIST0213
- Grade Received: D+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very unclear about his directions and the comments he did give were completely vague and unhelpful. Grades for each assignment were not posted until the day before grades were out so I never knew how I was doing or what to improve on. I would never take a class with him again because I lost all interest in the subject.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: HIST0213
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He was not clear at all and you did not know what you got on any grades until the end of the semester! If you needed to withdraw this would be terrible because you would not know your grade. His comments are very vague and I did not learn anything in the course!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HIST0213
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome! A fun professor, makes the course fun and interesting.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HIST290
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome teacher. All his lectures were extremely interested and always kept you awake. Has a great sense of humor and always willing to listen to his students. Highly recommend this professor for any history class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: HIST0135
- 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:
Hands down one of the best professors in the department. Anyone who doesn't get at least a B+ in the class didn't try hard enough. By far the best lecturer I've heard.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HIST102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For those individuals who complain about Abate, just don't get what he's all about. He is not a hand-holder. He wants you to EARN your grade. Work hard for it. He's very interesting once you show him that you are willing to learn & willing to work. He's genius! Go on some of his trips & you'll appreciate your education.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HISTMETH
- 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:
i took methods with him and i hated my life, i am an A student and i got b-, his class is uninteresting and there is just so much reading that i did not learn i just stressed out, i feel like this class hurt more then it helped. i do not recommend him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: HISTGRAD
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Those who cannot appreciate Mark Abate's sense of humor, enthusiasm, willingness to listen,and seemingly encyclopedic grasp of history - well, they probably do not deserve to be in his classes. Yes, they're hard. Yes, he demands students stretch intellectually. Yes, you have to run to keep up with him. Hey - how else ya gonna learn, dummy?
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: HIST213
- 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:
He is not the teacher for me. I would suggest not taking a class with this teacher.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HIST101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I very good attendance, sat in front of the class, did all the work, and he ended up failing me. I never failed a class, never received anything less than a "C" in my entire life until his class. He is very hard to follow, he talks in analogies and then tests you without any sort of guidelines to what u need to know. Never responds to emails. BAD.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: HIST300
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is the least helpful professor I have ever had. He needs constant reminders if you talk to him about something and that could really hurt you in the long run. All he does is lecture for the entire period and then ur grade is based on a handful of assignments that don't really relate. Overall a terrible prof. Safe yourself.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HIST101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i love you with a fiery passion burning in my heart
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: HIST0123
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for an online history class, it was a miserable time consuming class but i managed to get an A anyways...I wouldn't recommend him though. TONS of reading
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: HIST421
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i didnt like history at all until i took your class, i have seen history in a new way thanks to you!
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