Mark Saka - Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX

Professor: Mark Saka

Department: History

College: Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Saka is by far one of the gems of SRSU. He's a good guy that cares about his students and will talk to you about anything. His tests are nothing crazy but don't expect to not study and make an A. He teaches a lot of information and really quickly, show up early to class to get your notes written down and pay attention.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor ever. Makes things interesting. Very organized and on point.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

I loved taking Dr. Saka. His class is easy, and he actually makes history pretty interesting. If you have the opportunity to take him I would definitely recommend doing so.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Saka was the best History prof I've ever had. Really interesting. If you want to pass, come to class and take notes. If you want an A, read the chapters in the book and do the definitions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, very well informed, open to discussion, lenient grader. He just wants to see the student tie ideas together using their own opinions, not a summary of events. If you can understand that, you are golden.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best history professor at Sul Ross by far! Haven't heard anything bad about him from any student!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NATIVEAMER
• 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:

I LOVED THIS CLASS- so much information to study for, but it was easy! If you had an A, you were exempt from the final, or if you were happy with your grade, you won't have to take the final. Lots of papers to write and lots of notes. He is THE BEST!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

Based on the three history classes I've taken of Saka's, the man is awesome. He makes history extremely interesting for once.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME GUY! Totally recommend him to incoming freshman.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST4301
• 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:

Amazing teacher! He knows more about history, religion and politics than anyone I've ever met. Take a class with this man at least once and you won't regret it. Totally fascinating!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• 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:

I have never been interested in history until now. He makes things interesting,has a great sense of humor, lectures based on the book as well as his own knowledge (VERY well read!) & can have an intelligent opinion based on fact & his own findings because of how well read he is. Tests aret too bad, and he gives study guide at beginning of semester.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS163
• 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:

Saka.. I am a senior at Sam Houston State University now, but when I was a freshman I attended Sul Ross for 1 year. Professor Saka was probably the best professor I have ever had. If you show up to class and take good notes, this class great. My lowest grade in his class was a 96 out of two semesters with him. He truly cares about his students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• 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:

Best history class ever! Nothing like the occasional rant to spice up history. History is a story and should be told as a story. If you like the story of history and hate memorizing countless dates, this is your history class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2302
• 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:

amazing

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• 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:

Excellent knowledge in many areas of history. I highly recommend him for for not only freshmen courses, but upper level as well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST3306
• 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:

Dr. Saka is an old hippy and makes class fun. You don't have to be there for class, but most of the test material comes from lecture. Test can be hard, but if you looking for a basic "C" no problem. For "A" students like myself, it's a little bit of a challenge. Would recommend for upper level courses. Not for Freshman 1301 or 1302.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

extremely clear and helpful

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1AMP2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Saka he was sooo awesome!!! and his classes are easy as long as you pay attention and take notes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• 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:

I do not like history, but Mr.Saka makes the class interesting by teaching as if he was telling a story which which keeps you awake. Tells you what's on the test the class before so if you study and pre write your essay you will easily get an A. He is very helpful and answers questions too!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

that class blows.. the test today was horrible