Theodore Karamanski - Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: Theodore Karamanski

Department: History

College: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST376A
• 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:

3 exams (exam 1, midterm, final). There's also a research paper (8-10 pg) If you ANY questions about the paper, GO SEE HIM AT HIS OFFICE, HE WILL HELP YOU!!! He likes when the students participate, if no one does, he will call randomly. 2 books which involves class discussion. There's a lot of notes to be taken but it is worth.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

3 exams, participation and a paper, all weighted equally. The course is organized thematically. I took this for core and loved it. His exams are just short responses on terms he gives us ahead of time. He is an awesome lecturer. Very kind and helpful in office hours. I definitely recommend him for any course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had to take this class for CORE and I wouldn't take it again. We had three tests on a list of terms and a paper that he didn't explain what he wanted from us at all. I don't recommend taking this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

He's a great lecturer and a truly wonderful human being. His depth of knoweledge is truly amazing. He seems to know every aspect of american history inside out. However, there is simply not enough time given on tests. You can know all the information and still get a B from running out a time. His test measure how fast you write, not how much u no.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST376
• 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:

In my entire college career, this guy has to be one of the best professors I've ever had and one of my most interesting history classes. Pay attention and take notes and you're almost gurunteed an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST4444
• 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:

Do you like bowties? Then this is the class for you! Karamanski's a really nice guy, so his personality won't get in the way of class. Laid back teaching style, and a not-so-typical hist. focus, so you're bound to learn something.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST300D
• 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:

SUPER personable, nice, funny guy who really knows his stuff. Doesn't take attendance but notices if you're showing up, and will reward you in participation. A semi-tough grader: 4 quizzes and a 10 page paper. Not much work and super interesting!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST389
• 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:

This class is an absolute must-take. Karamanski is one of the most excellent professors I've ever had. He uses videos, pictures, guest lecturers as well as his own vast knowledge to help you understand the Vietnam War. I can't go on enough about him, one of the few classes where I never wanted to miss a lecture.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would highly reccommend him. His lectures are very interesting and he's a nice guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

Dr. Karamanski is not to be missed. He scatters hundreds of tidbits of knowledge into his lectures and often takes mutliple tacks at the subject at hand. I find myself thinking, "I didn't know that" or "I didn't think of that" more times in his classes than in any others. His wit is subtle and his intelligence is abundant. Enjoy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• 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:

does not take attendace, but the notes are essential for the midterm and exam, grade based on midterm, final, and one 5page paper comparing a popular moive to history, great professor, really knows his stuff

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyable class; I'm taking him again. I agree with the statement about the girls, but i think that's just because they were so dumb in my class, he tried to encourage them by not telling them flat out how stupid they were. Well organized lectures--full circle kind of style. Funny at times, and tests are alright. Overall, I'd recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

A good teacher. Easy enough, as long as you show you are trying hard.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

just memorize stuff. you dont need to learn anything, and you wont. trust me

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST376
• 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:

This is probably one of Loyola's finest instructors. The class was very interesting with only a mid-term and a final but there is a 15 page paper for this class as well. It is true that his test ran a bit harder then you might think but if you know ahead of time you should still pull a good grade

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His tests are so impossible. He asks about the dumbest minor things that there is no way you could possibly get over a 90 (and if you get a 90% you have no life because you must have memorized every single word that came out of his mouth)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Great class! Karamanski is big on participation, so participate. The test were a little touch and go sometiomes you'll do really well when you thought you were going to fail and vice versa. His lectures are engaging and he's pretty fun.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST104
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Karamanski knows his subject well and is very enthusiastic. Rather than focusing on rote date memorization, his class is more like a story focused on themes...how history SHOULD be taught. I learned a lot and enjoyed his lectures. Highly recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Class isn't to hard. Makes things interesting. Very knowledgeable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Cool guy. Easy. Cool classes.