Professor: Gary Kates
Department: History
College: Pomona College, Claremont, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HIST070
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Gary is great but we don't get to see his brilliance in this specific course. All classes involve two student presentations and Gary says almost nothing. On most days it's hard to stay engaged and listen to these two long presentations. All readings for the semester come from one giant primary source, which gets intensely boring after like week 4.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ID1
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Gary is the best. His ID1 is an amazing discussion based class on the European Enlightenment and I definitely feel Enlightened. He is extremely knowledgable, take advantage of his office hours, he's amazingly helpful and gives great feedback on essays. The class is hard with a lot of reading and difficult essays but you'll be a better writer after.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HIST073
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've taken two of his classes, and I'd take more if my schedule allowed for it. He gives the best writing feedback I've seen from any professor: I've turned absolutely horrendous first drafts, and he still tried his best to give useful feedback. Lots of papers, and reading, though. The readings are usually excellent, though! 10/10 would recommend!
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ID1
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Gary's the man for ID1.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HIST070
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Gary is wonderful at lecturing and guiding discussion.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HIST70
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Knowledgable professor and likes students to form their own conclusions as long as it can be based on what's written in the text. He does grade harshly, though, so if you're looking for an A be forewarned. Not impossible, just tough.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HIST070
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Gary is the sh*t. He knows the material better than most professors I've had at the 5c's and is obviously hugely passionate about both the information and about students' learning. Makes himself very available outside of class and even makes an effort to get to know his students beyond their name and grade in the class. One of the best professors.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: HIST100
- 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:
Great professor! Super approachable and always willing to listen and help. Makes the material relevant and enjoyable. One of the best classes I have taken at any of the 5Cs!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HIST071
- 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:
Although Modern Europe post 1789 is a survey course that covers a lot of material, I came away with a strong foundation in European history. Kates knows the material like the back of his hand, is very approachable and gives great tips about writing and how to ace his tests!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ID1
- 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:
Fantastic professor. Guides class discussions and adds his own commentary, but also allows lots of student participation (Disclaimer: this is the only discussion class I've had at Pomona). Lots of reading, although you can pick and choose which readings you use for the papers. Open to various approaches to paper writing. Take a class from him!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ID1
- 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:
Usually my favorite class to be in. If you like discussions, it's for you. If you rarely talk and would prefer a lecture, then probably not. He likes to play devil's advocate and will frequently lead you in the wrong direction intentionally. However, he will always correct you if need be. A tough grader on papers, but not impossible.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ID001
- 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:
He is a very positive guy, who just wants people to benefit from his class. It's clear that he knows a lot, but he doesn't use the class to show off his knowledge. He lets you come to your own conclusions. Good prof!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ID1
- 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:
I took a class with him first semester. Very interesting and very fun. he is a very cool guy.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ID1
- 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:
Interesting class-he knows his stuff really well, and he's not afraid to get personal.
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