Matthew Hockenos - Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Professor: Matthew Hockenos

Department: History

College: Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HI151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hockenos is definitely one of my favorite professors at Skidmore. Total dad. His classes are very structured and assignments are the same every week so you know what to expect. He pretty much tells you what's on the exams but there's a lot to cover so it's really up to you to know your stuff.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HI105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

pretty interesting, also fair grader, sort of awkward (like teenager going through puberty) but also kind of funnyy, overall interesting class and i really liked the material

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SCRIBNERSEMINA
• 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:

I had Hockenos for a Scribner Seminar, so he probably made the class easier than he would for a 200 level class, but regardless, the assignments were really easy to keep up with. He's also generally a funny, down to earth person - definitely not one of those 'loves to hear themself speak' professors.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 19THCEUROPE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hockenos is a fantastic professor! Gives great lectures--obviously knows his stuff. Highly recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

Absolutely fantastic professor! Loved his 19th century history class. Challenging but fair. Really interesting lectures. Easily one of the best professors at Skidmore.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HISTLOTS
• 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:

Hockenos is great. extremely difficult, requires a lot of reading, writing, and his tests are serious. but if you read a lot and study hard, you will do well. he is very quirky and there are all sorts of rumors out there, definitely a fun class to be in all around. his 300-level classes are not for the faint of heart but worth every second.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SSP100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Jewish-Christian Relations with Prof Hockenos as my freshman seminar, and it was simply wonderful. Hockenos is incredibly knowledgeable, and encourages lively discussions. The reading was extensive but interesting. Hockenos himself is quirky and personable -he had our entire class over for a dinner he prepared himself! HIGHLY recommended

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SSP100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Jewish-Christian Relations with Prof Hockenos as my freshman seminar, and it was simply wonderful. Hockenos is incredibly knowledgeable, and encourages lively discussions. The reading was extensive but interesting. Hockenos himself is quirky and personable -he had our entire class over for a dinner he prepared himself! HIGHLY recommended

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HI375D
• 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:

Incredibly intelligent. Prepared. Difficult. One of the best professors at Skidmore.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTRD151
• 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:

He's very easy to talk to, very flexible and agreeable, reasonable with grading systems and assignments. He treats students like adults with respect and is interested in what they have to say.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST117
• 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:

damn, is he tough, but DAMN is he good.. he really knows his stuff, it's just a matter of his developing his ability to convey information to you as a student. his brain is crammed full of information, and trying to draw from it is like trying to drink from a fire hose. tests are pretty tough, but manageable. good guy, funny at very random times.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST105X
• 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:

Lots of reading, lots of writing, but it pays off. He stuffs so much information into one semester. Interesting teacher, girls...you will have a crush on him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Sharp fellow. Great lecturer. At times akward, but in an endearing way. High expectations, lots of reading, lots of writing. In the intro levels there's a lot of busy work that forces you to read all of the voluminous material but that you're glad for later when you're tested on it. Tough, tough grader. All in all, you have got to love the guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HI105X
• 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:

Hockenos is the man! I took 19th and 20th century europe and loved it. He is very easy if you actually do the work and try hard. The material is really interesting but there is alot of it! But he is the man...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EVERYTHING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Hockenos. I have taken every class he has to offer and I still want more. He's not only extremely well versed in his area he is also entertaining (it pops up at extremely random moments too...all for the better)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HI335W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HI215D
• 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:

Best professor I have had yet. Really knows his stuff.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HI105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, though knowing every single ID is necessary and tough.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HI215D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

good lecturer, funny guy

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

awesome lecturer; not the best dresser