Kim Gruenwald - Kent State University

Professor: Kim Gruenwald

Department: History

College: Kent State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST12070
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'd say "tough grader" but this lazy excuse of a professor delegates all her dirty work to her TA's, who are so hellbent on proving themselves they rip your work to shreds when grading it. Has been lecturing from the same book for 30+ years, her tenure precludes any bad qualities from catching up with her. Very aware and happy that she is in charge

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST12070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are completely confusing. She jumps from one topic to another and I never understand what she talks about. She barely gives you information on some stuff yet includes it in the exams, and then takes away points for being even the slightest bit wrong. Her lectures and her exams never adds up. Will never take her again. Good luck.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST41062
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's very moody; has good days and bad days. You have to buy and read the 4 books she requires for the class - can't do papers without them. She lectures without any slides so you have to sit up front and pay close attention otherwise you'll miss something that's on the exam. 4 papers, and a couple exams and quizzes make up your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST12070
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have a love-hate relationship with her. She knows her stuff. Her lectures are very heavy with no ppts or notes uploaded after class. Lectures are like a story so it's easier to keep focus while she speaks, but it's still a long period of listening and taking notes. Tons of essays, exams are NOT multiple choice(essays), and I only read for quizes

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST12070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No exams just essays done in one class expects you to write too much in that time. Only info you get for the class is her lectures no notes, powerpoints, anything. Lectures don't line up with the question for the essays. Textbook is not used only use the book with documents waspowerpointsused. So boring hate this class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST12070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her Early Modern America history class and learned a lot from her. I'm not a history major, but she made the topic much more bearable. For the papers, I'd recommend getting a draft done early so you can check with either her or the TA so you can get the best grade possible.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST41058
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't use a textbook at all. The 5 books she makes you read, about 150 pages a week, barely cover anything in her lectures. Unless you can type/write as fast as she talks or are prepared to record them and listen over and over, do not take her class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST41057
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend her online SUMMER class. Especially if it runs for 3 weeks. She required 6 discussion posts with outside reading, 3 quizzes (10 question short answer) for 3 chapters, an essay on the discussion, and an essay exam where you write 2 essays - Every single week. +1 each week - a paper proposal, book report, and research paper.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST32050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I worked so hard in her class this and last semester and walked out learning a lot. She is a brilliant woman, and if you arent as passionate about history as some are, she will instill and spark some! I loved her lectures a lot. Awesome professor

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST12070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great history professor!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST12070
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

enjoyed both of gruenwalds classes tremendously! She engages students in their learning in a systemic and bountiful clear way. A lot of reading and writing to do and isnt always the easiest grader in the whole world. However, that makes you feel so much more happier if you get an A. take her classes youll learn a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST305
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her class was one of the best classes I've taken at Kent so far. She is a wonderful lecturer, very clear and passionate about her subject. She is very approachable and friendly, and loves to talk to students about the readings, papers or anything in general. Wont lie, She's a tough grader, but fair. Highly recommend taking a class with her.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gruenwald is a great history professor. Definitely talk to her about your papers in advance and she will guide you in the right direction. Her lectures are amazing and this woman kept me engaged A lot of people miss, but participating and having clearly read the material before helps. Would take again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST3000000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gruenwald was one of the best professors I've had at KSU. She is an incredibly kind woman and was always so helpful with papers, pushing you to think about the big historical picture as well as details. Class discussions were always engaging and fun. Every student should take a class with her before they graduate!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST32050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All I'll say, is if every professor of history were as clear and concise and an immense motivator as she is, I would switch from a minor to a major in history. The class is hard but honestly Ive learned by far more from Gruenwald then I have in any other history class. She made lectures interesting. Will take her again

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST32050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down my favorite professor at KSU. Will take her again for other courses.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST25
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gruenwald is the best professor of history Ive had. I am a senior graduating in May. Had her freshman year for history and later for Jefferson Jackson. Her expectations are clear, and if you are a serious history student you will reap a bushel from her class. She is helpful with material and papers, and prepares you well for grad school. Take her

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST32050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Have her this semester. I think she is a pretty great professor. She was my prof. for the Jefferson Jackson era two years ago. I learned a lot. Love that papers account for a bulk of your grade, not just exams. She was extremely helpful to me with my papers and explained issues in writing so well, that Ive applied that to future courses. recommend

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST32050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Have her this Fall semester for Historical Methods and she really knows what she is talking about.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST professor Ive had thus far at Kent State. Her class is so interesting and her expectations are straight forward.