Patrick McGough - CUNY Queens College, Flushing, NY

Professor: Patrick McGough

Department: History

College: CUNY Queens College, Flushing, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST163
• 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:

Excellent professor very helpful abd kind.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS163
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor McGough knows his stuff. I took Prof. McGough for Irish American History. The first week or two are difficult because he has an Irish accent but by he third week you get used to it and can fully understand him. He is very understanding but his test (only midterm and Final) are based on what he talks about in class so you must go.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIL2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class is okay, but he doesn't grade assignments very quickly

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENC1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very harsh on grading with no room for error. no extra credit or mistakes

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST231
• 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 really enjoyed this class. Although the material can be difficult to grasp at first (what can I say--Irish history is confusing!) the professor was excellent. I think the best part about this course was that I got a sense that the professor sincerely cared about the students and did all he could to help. He is such a sweet man!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy, very helpful, wonderful insight to Ireland past and present. 2 essay identification tests and 2 short papers on topics in Irish history. Very understanding, no real due dates on papers. Easy A but insightful. Moderate Brough

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST230
• 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:

Prof McGough is a very nice professor who genuinely cares for his students. He is very helpful and is always available to his students. He is passionate about Irish history and it shows through his teaching. Great professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS230
• 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:

He is a great teacher. I am Irish and still had a tough time understanding him but he repeated anything he was asked to by the students. Take him, take notes and do papers and go to class. He is worth it

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is the least pretentious professor in Queens College. He doesn't really grade on participation or attendance and is generally a very fair grader. His accent is difficult to understand so the book is a must but he teaches right from the book so it's not like your missing anything. Tests are essay format and there are 2 papers

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very nice guy, he will work with you, when it comes to final grade. The class is very boring and if ur not Irish its hard to understand what he says, people took notes, but i wasn't able to b/c it hard to understand what he say, so the book is a must buy. his exam are ids and essay and short answer. and 2 paper that have to be 3 PAGES!!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST231
• 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:

Perhaps one of the most genuine human beings. He will do whatever can to help you out. Yes the course is boring from time to time, but go to class, take notes and automatic A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IRST103
• 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:

It just doesn't get better than this Irishman's class! A prolific professor and you will gain an appreciation of Irish history from the most authentic of human beings.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy but boring class, unless you are already interested in the subject. Come to ever class and take good notes and you will do fine on the mid-term and finale. There are two Papers 3 pages each and as long as you make it 3 pages and hand in on time you will do okay. Do all of that and it is an easy A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Still the best professor in all of QC! Challenging course, (get all the notes if you miss a week) but SO educational and fun. A lot of notes in the lectures but the classes fly by. He more tells the story of Ireland than just teaches a class. Enthralling, helpful, fun, nicest guy you'll ever meet, cares so much and gives his all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST PROFESSOR IN ALL OF QC! Challenging course, (get all the notes if you miss a week) but SO educational and fun. A lot of notes in the lectures but the classes fly by. He more tells the story of Ireland than just teaches a class. Enthralling, helpful, fun, nicest guy you'll ever meet, cares so much and gives his all. I'm taking 231 in Spring!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST230
• 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:

A brilliant professor who is obviously passionate about his topics. He is very fair with assignments, accepting the first paper up to 3 weeks late for some students. His teaching is balanced; he takes no sides in the political arena even though he lets you know his background up front. Highly recommended.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: IRISHHISTORY
• 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:

Prof. McGough does his best to help you succeed. The class is not too difficult and you are not expected to just memorize dates. He even takes suggestions on his lectures! He gives reviews before tests and does not expect anything too difficult. 2 tests, two papers.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is soo down to earth and really goes out of his way to help his students pass. But the same students do leave remembering the course. His accent is very impressive while the final day of class is AWESOME too!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST200
• 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:

He is amazing! He really knows his stuff. He cares about his students and really wants them to succeed. His tests are not so hard as long as you go to class. I took him twice! He's great!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST231
• 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:

Excellent professor. Knows his subject well, very helpful. Midterm, final, 2 short papers. Next to impossible to fail.