Phillip Silvia - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Phillip Silvia

Department: History

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared for lectures and him talking quickly

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• 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:

Dr. Silvia is one of the best professors at BSU hands down. He is so enthusiastic about history and teaching, it reflects in his lectures. He has a really good way of connecting the past to the present and he explains the material extremely well. He truly cares for each of his students and wants them to succeed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Silvia was an awesome professor, he made sure to relate past history to present day, he always checked in with his students to make sure things were going good in the classroom and in their personal lives.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Silvia has great passion for history and it shows in his lectures. He takes time for the class to understand a topic & makes a point to have a personal connection with every student. The course itself was diverse and focused on aspects of race within US history. While I normally am not into history, I found this class to be one of my favorites

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All quizzes are True False. Show up and pay attention during lecture and you'll most likely get anywhere between an 80-90 on every quiz. read the chapters he assigns and you'll get everything right. Writing assignments are easy if you read what he assigns, he doesn't want to make your life harder he just wants you to fully understand. Very fair.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. I didnt bother buying the textbook. As long as you show up to claas and take notes I guarantee you will pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures the whole class w/out powerpoint via old fashion lecture style. EASY class compared to other similar history classes. You need the book to cover a couple topics that shows up on T/F tests. Easy writing assignments. Very down to earth guy. If you show up and follow the instructions, its really hard to get lower than B. Expect B+ to A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite teachers here at BSU. His enthusiasm for the material truly makes me more interested in what we are going over. He brings pictures to every class to help with what we are discussing. There are no curve balls on the quizzes, everything is exactly the way he said it. If you are a good student, there is no way you'll fail his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredible professor, he cares about the students progress and he has a plethora of articles that he brings to class which helps connect themes that he discusses. Ghe gives out study sheets for the exams and you can tell that he truly enjoys doing what hes doing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Silvia was one of the best professors I've had at BSU. He gives lectures and T/F quizzes at the end of every chapter. Definitely read the chapters, he goes over all the main things that will be on the quizzes in class. He was a great professor and made class interesting even though history can be boring. I 100% recommend taking his class :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doctor Siliva does use blackboard or anything on the computer but has everything with him at all times so if you would like to know your grade, just go up to him after class. He gets to know everyones name in his class to the point where he doesnt take attendance because he knows if youre here. Lectures are great because he doesnt read off PPs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Weekly T/F quizzes, with very confusing wording. Typically 3 questions straight from the book, if you get those wrong an extra point is deducted from the quiz grade. Isnt afraid to make you aware youre not doing well in class. Study guides are insane. PAGES of topics you must know everything about or else you will fail. Hard to take notes in class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• 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:

Unbelievably boring, but once you get past that, he's great. Super nice guy and always gives extra credit opportunities. Easy grader when it comes to essays and quizzes/tests are usually true/false. Just read the book and study the study guides he'll give you and you'll pass with flying colors.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HI221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Silvia is a really great professor. His class is not too difficult and he gives you opportunities to boost up your grade. As you long as you put in the effort and study the terms he assigns you will be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's incredibly smart, but the lectures can be so boring. They feel like they drag on for days. But he gives you a study guide for every single quiz/test, and if you actually study the terms you will pass. All quizzes are true/false, and the final is true/false with some identification and an essay. Easy if you put the effort in.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wicked good dude. If you are a history major, you must take a course with him, and if not, this is the professor that will at least get you excited for your history class. Use of technology is perfect for painting a vivid picture of historical events. He shows documents and artifacts with the projector that follow an incredible lecture

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have never met someone more passionate about teaching! I would highly suggest taking him as a professor! History can be a tough subject but professor Silvia does not set you up to fail. He gives you many quizzes which can really help your grade! Overall very good professor and I would take a class with him again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HI222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, really knows the information about American History, and approaches the tough topics in a way that really allows you to grasp the concept. Approached racial history in a way that I found truly amazing, really helped me understand the tensions in history and to appreciate some changes. He made history a story, not just facts.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great guy who can answer any question you have to ask about American History. While his lectures can jump around a little bit, it always makes sense in the end. He doesnt use powerpoint, he teaches with pictures and sometimes writes quick notes on the board.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely passionate about history. This sweet man retired, but loved history so much he came back. Such an easy going man, very understanding. The tests are all true or false, besides the final. The papers are short and easy. I highly recommend him.