Allen Carden - California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Professor: Allen Carden

Department: History

College: California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this professor for history!! The class really only consisted of 3 tests and an essay i believe, super easy, and straight forward. I pretty much never showed up to class and passed w an A so yeah, also he does sometimes do random check attendance days for EC. overall great professor! really smart!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SSCI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

SUPER easy class, you have to try to fail his course. His class is a mixture of lectures and movies. Attendance is not mandatory but he gives out random extra credit points for showing up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST3
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carden is knowledgeable in colonial American and Latin American history. He uses a mix of lectures and movies. There are in-class essays, but he only expect 1 page written so it is not difficult. Attendance is not required. If you are comfortable with history, you will do just fine in this class. I did none of the reading and still did well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Allen Carden was one of my favorite professors spring 2018. He is super funny and explains very well. Make sure to pay attention during his lectures because he does not show slides or doesnt really write things down. He gives EC on days when most people dont show up. He is a realy awesome professor though!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

really nice teacher. no powerpoints, but he doesn't speak fast so you can write down the notes. class not mandatory but some notes are on the tests that you can't find in the book. 2 tests, 3rd is the final & is NOT cumulative. 2 in class essays, 1 movie review. gives lots of bonus points for the people who regularly come to class! not a hard class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

3 exams and 2 in class essays and 1 movie review. Super easy class! Hes so sweet and he actually knows what he is talking about and his lectures are easy to follow. Class isnt mandatory but lectures help on tests. Extra credit is sometimes given if you show up. Overall great professor and easy class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Carden is great professor! Attendance isn't mandatory but he does have random days where he'll give out bonus points. You have overall 3 exams and 2 in class essays. He gives the study guides about a week or two before the exams and as long as you know the material you should be okay. His lectures are interesting and he's overall very sweet.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

2 in class essays. 3 exams and NO final. If you go to lecture, you will pass with at least an A or B and get bonus points as well on random days of his choosing. Lectures can get a bit boring but he tries to add some humor to it. Old school teacher that knows what he's talking about so you understand it easily, even if you don't like history.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• 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:

He was like the grandpa I wish I had. He was so nice and his class was super easy if you show up to class. He would show sometimes show documentaries which can sometimes be boring but helpful on the test. He would give extra credit to people who actually show up to class. He give 2 or 3 extra credit but those extra credit add up.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he is super passionate about what he is teaching! his lectures can get boring, but honestly, all his test questions are basically everything he talks about in class, so if you show up, its an easy A. Overall, he is nice and grades your papers and short answers easily.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carden is great professor. He gives 3 tests, 2 in class essays and final project. Very easy to pass tests and essays if you pay attention in class. Lectures can be little boring but it's easy A. Attendance is not mandatory but he gives extra credit points if you show up. No need to buy book just do study guide, you'll pass the tests. Take him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You get graded on 2 essay and 3 exams thats it

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class is pretty easy. Attending to class isn't mandatory, but he does give extra credit for showing up though. It's mainly tests and essays only, so it's best to study because there won't be any assignments to help bring up your grade. He does give the study guide and the essay prompt about 2 weeks before so don't stress out.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Passionate about history, lectures are a little boring but overall the class is easy. He doesnt do presentations just talks and sometimes writes on the whiteboard. doesnt use blackboard but you have very little assignments so its super easy to keep track of your own grade. Actually study the study guide because itll make the test super easy .

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carden is an excellent teacher. He makes the material very easy to understand, and it is easy to pass. He hands out study guides for the test as well as the actual questions on the in-class essays and tests. The tests are very easy to pass if you study. He is very approachable and respectful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Carden is a great History teacher. He talks for most of the class period, but his lectures are interesting. I didn't really read the book, just went to every class and listened. He gives a study guide about 2 weeks before the test, study that and you'll pass the class easily. 3 tests, 2 in class essays and 1 movie review. Recommend taking him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best lecturers at FS. Dr. Carden is an amazing teacher who understands the students. His lectures consisted of timelines, movies, and live renowned guest speakers(who came to our class to speak). Dr. Carden knows his stuff - he was the pres. of two colleges and now works pt. time at FS. He knows how to make class fun. Study wellA.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carden was the best history professor I've ever had. His grading was straight forward and his lectures were very good. He made history educational and fun. He is smart and unbiased. He is an independent politician and a very easy to get a long with kind of guy. He is easy to talk to and is a great speaker. I would highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

History 11 with Carden was pretty easy, there are 3 main tests including the final and 2 in class essays. Do good on those and you'll pass. Textbook is hardly needed and attendance is a not mandatory. Classes are basically lectures so if you're attending take notes he talks about the textbook which are Mostly on the tests

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful class. Went to nearly every class besides when i was sick and didn't learn anything. Taught myself and still did bad on tests. He's a great guy, but he's hard to follow unless you LOVE history.