Marty Pasternak - College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island), Staten Island, NY

Professor: Marty Pasternak

Department: History

College: College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island), Staten Island, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST3401
• 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:

Pasternak was one of my favorite professors in Brooklyn College. He taught American Pluralism, and besides for his occasional touchiness to people, he's a good guy. If you are willing to actually learn a bit of history he's actually great (and I actually hate history). He gave a midterm and a final paper, and graded for attendance. He's great.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You will never go wrong with professor Pasternak. Truly a magnificent human being with great experience under his belt. Respects the students in the classroom. No homework assignments, no quizzes, only 2 exams and a final paper that you can to write about any topic that you have covered in the classroom.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS245
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy to speak .

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY246
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this man about 2 years ago but thought it was worth writing in. I just wanted to say that there is NO professor that has a passion for history more than Professor Pasternak. I not only consider him to be a great professor, but a great person at that. He is one of the most brilliant men I've ever met. And anyone would be lucky to take him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this man has so much passion, that you feel that you are in the past. he is a great professor, and he may retire as of the Fall of 2015, so since he is teaching the course, i would recommend that you take him, so that you could actually learn american history. easy A; Midterm, Final and Final paper that he gives you the first day of class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COR100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice professor, very knowledgeable of the subject. A bit of a tough grader though he does offer great feedback to improve on future papers. Be ready because he will call on you to participate.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COR100
• 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:

Great professor who makes the class interesting. Very knowledgeable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST244
• 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:

One of the greatest professors in CSI! He really enjoys teaching the subject and knows it very well. He is also funny, I really looked forward to his class despite being a morning class. He also cares a lot for his students. If you ever have a chance to take his class, take it, you wont regret it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CORE1234
• 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 instructor. Gets the whole class interested in discussions.And cares about all of the students. One of the best teachers i ever had.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST244
• 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:

This man is so passionate, its great. He makes you think in the shoes of the people in the time period. A few fairly simple readings, if you fail, you are an idiot. I give this man an A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST245
• 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:

as an honor student I am concerned about not just grades but in learning.that said this is by far one of CSI's best professors. he is kind,helpful, and very passionate about the subject matter. American History comes to life in this class so pay attention, take notes, and reconfirm what will be on the exam and you learn and do well.he is great.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CORE100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He really knows a lot about history! Take good notes and read the textbook. The only bad thing about him is that he picks on you during class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST245
• 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:

great professor and an exceptional person. kind, caring, and energetic individual. would take him again anytime. that said you must pay attention and take good notes. do that and you will do very well. he is really a special person and one of CSI's best.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST243
• 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:

American history. one of the best professors and persons you will ever meet. he is kind and caring and really enjoys what he is teaching and it comes through in his energy. a class act and a classy man. you will learn alot. that said,to do well you have to put the time in, show up to class,and take notes.I would take him again any time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST245
• 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:

He is a great professor overall when it comes to grading wise. But he's always talking about the paper every single class going on about "primary sources". He sounds like a broken record. Please we get it the first time. Don't have to repeat yourself every single class anyways he's pretty easy. Anyways he's good. Embarrassing you is unessary.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST244
• 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:

Too liberal in his views for my taste. He basically throws the blame on Whites for everything bad which happened in history. He has odd habits such as he will embarrass random people from time to time. Other than that he is a very fair grader and a nice guy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really helpfull,likes to sing and yells his lesson everyday.Calls on you prob 2 times a day but overall good teacher

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST245
• 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:

A really understanding and generally nice professor. Tends to be entertaining. He has standards in grading but you would have to try and be an idiot to get a mark less than a B. He'll try to help you out if you have problems. It appears that grades are partly based on class participation, which he sort of forces you to do. So be prepared in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST242
• 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:

Don't take this class if you plan on not reading or even getting a textbook. He gives outlines for his exams but that means you have to be very detailed or you'll get C or below. He must grade on a curve because I got a B with C-,C, C+.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST244
• 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:

Words can not describe how amazing a professor Marty Pasternak is. If you are a student who sits in the back and doesn't participate, he will make a point to embarrass you. Do not pass the opportunity to take his class. He is very knowledgable and passionate about history. TAKE HIS CLASS! I know I will take him again.