Robert Garfield - DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Professor: Robert Garfield

Department: History

College: DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST113
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't have carpal tunnel, you will after this class. If you're passionate about history like me, then you will love this professor. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about what he teaches and can be a little intimidating at time. I have never taken so many notes for a class, but the pay off was well worth it since I learned so much.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AFRIC229HST112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Garfield is an amazing professor at the beginning I was scared because his class seems to be difficult but it is honestly not. If you read and attend class you can pass with an A he only has 3 test and one paper. You have to memorize map locations and his test are written response. Old school but you will learn a lot! And he's helpful

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE! he is terrible because he isn't helpful at office hours and expects you to know EVERYTHING! His map tests are difficult to read and do, and his essays are only allowed in pen. Super hard grader. He makes you feel inferior and he thinks this class is your life. Not easy. take any other class but his. He expects way to much and is harsh.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm a business major and took this class 1. to get the domain. 2. Thought it was going to interesting. What I got was the biggest head ache in my college career. You will have to memorize tons of locations for his test, which he does not label clearly. He has total rule of your grade. If you are looking for an easy class THIS IS NOT IT!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class but it is set up simple. Just go there and take notes and make sure you write down all of the stuff he says to on your maps. 1 term paper. He is very old school but if you see him in his office hours he will help you out.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST113
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he expects you to know things as if you were there. dont bother taking this class almost impossible to pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS201
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. His lectures are very long and boring, there is no structure to the class, and his class is based off of two 100 point essays. He uses an overhead projector from probably the 90's and uses no visuals or powerpoints. This class was very difficult and a heavy course load. Not worth it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! He uses an overhead projector to teach. He does not give a study guide, and when you ask him about what might be on the test he will give you a very vague answer which does not answer your questions. If you are looking for something to fulfill you history domain STEER CLEAR he will trash your GPA. There is something better.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST112
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It was like I was living in a nightmare. He couldn't have been any clearer with the information, but everyone still did horrible. The average grade on the tests was an F and he was somehow proud of that. There are 2 tests, a final, and an essay. After the 2 tests I had a 20% in the class, didn't even bother with the essay or final. ***AVOID THIS***

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't required but is definitely necessary if you want to pass. He wrote his own book so it's cheap and clear what he wants you to know if you bother to read it and it drills home what he's probably looking for in the test. Pretty dry until you ask questions and show interest. Really study 2 chapters and their notes and you're good.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Run for the hills! The whole grade is based off of 2 essay tests that are graded impossibly hard. Class is straight lecture with no PowerPoints or videos, only the occasional map on the overhead. No structure to the class, just him lecturing. Made no effort to engage students. Bad class if you're a visual learner. Only plus is that prof is helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST113
• 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:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER! He is such a harsh grader, and makes every student in class feel like they are stupid. Definitely do not recommend this professor. You have to study all the time and he makes you write in pen on tests or else he will not even read the essay! Do not take this professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Garfield is a nice person, but not the best professor. I was already getting a D in the class week 3 and I am a straight A student. Too much work is required for a 100 level history class. He grades way to hard and expects way too much. Try to avoid.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is really interesting and I learned a lot. However, Garfield is a HARD grader. His tests are very hard and he wants a lot of detail in the essay portion. For that reason, reading is mandatory, and there's a lot of it. If you're looking for an easy A, do not take him. But if you're looking to learn a lot and be challenged, this is perfect

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST252
• 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:

Mr. Garfield is literally one of the best instructors I have ever learned from! I don't know where some of these people are getting the idea that he's unsympathetic to students and strict. He is a very nice man and makes his lectures entertaining and extremely informative. Take notes and be specific and you'll do fine! Try to take a class with him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST252
• 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:

Garfield is a great history teacher! His lectures are fast and in depth, so make sure to take lots of notes and never skip class! Also, the textbooks are important, but not hard to read at all. Three exams, and one paper 6-10 pages.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• 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:

Garfield made history interesting for me! If lecture classes are your style you will learn a lot! His exams are different from other professors' because they follow his narrative rather than fact-based style, which might be why people have trouble, but I found his clear expectations for homework and exams to be easy to meet.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an excellent lecturer, more of a storyteller really. I loved the material. 3 exams, all graded hard (matching maps section and pick one essay question) and one biography paper which he does not give a lot of info on. Do NOT have to read, covers a lot of info each lecture. TAKE NOTES and be detailed on exam essays

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had to write a paper for every class. Strict attendance policy. Essays must be very detailed. Laughs when students do poorly. But if you just do the requirements it is easy to get at least a B

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST132
• 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:

Don't you dare! The overall rating of this teacher is not accurate. The guy talks about how his students at Northwestern didn't even get it...as he teaches the same lecture at DePaul and expecting the same. I went to every class, read, and went in for help and i got an F!