Ted Karamanski - Loyola University Chicago

Professor: Ted Karamanski

Department: History

College: Loyola University Chicago

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST376
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Karamanski is my favorite professor at Loyola. So far I have taken two of his classes and plan to take a third. He's funny, engaging, and cares about his students. There are three tests which are super easy because he gives you a study guide with all the terms you need to know. Hardest part of the class is the term research paper. Take him!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Third time taking Karamanski and once again he did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable, funny and he keeps his lectures interesting. The best way to summarize his grading is that he's one of the easiest B's but quite possibly the hardest A in the history department.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST363
• 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:

Took him for frontier history. Very fun class, he keeps it interactive and plays lots of songs and movie clips. I highly reccomend

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST389
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The subject itself of the Vietnam war was difficult. Dr. Karamanski expects a lot from his students and while we all can't be geniuses, the course is worth taking if only for the fact that it will totally change your perspective on what it was all about.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Let's just say, very interested in Civil War... Brought a riffle to class one day and shot it off (blanks)... brought in lots of props and costumes to give better feel of what was going on. 2 tests and a paper, I'm not a great writer but I loved this class none the less.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST450451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The American history grad students have decided there could be a concentration in Karamanski. T. is incredibly interesting, informative, sweet, encouraging... he reminds me why I'm in it for the long haul, and reassures me that I am a worthwhile scholar. Had him for 19th c. America and American West -- both incredible classes. I adore him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST451
• 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:

Awesome class facilitator -- great discussions on weekly readings.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: VIETNAMWAR
• 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:

Totally engaging! He makes the Vietnam war really interesting. He's kind of a tough grader, but fair. The essays tests were easy enough. Do the readings, take notes in class. Also, he's pretty hot

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: VIETNAMWAR
• 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:

While the material can be depressing and saddening, somehow he made it enjoyable to learn. The use of overhead slides and videos enabled the student to get a clear picture of the time period and what was going on. I would recommend this class the next time it is offered in a heartbeat. He always encourages his students to do their best.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY102
• 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:

The class was very interesting and the professor is very clear, helpful and funny. There is not homeoworks except readings and there are three-four tests. Take good notes and that would be enough for this class. No need of book since the questions comes from his lectures. Tests are not that easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

not very helpful. lots of busy work

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

You want to take a history class, don't take this boring, boring, boring man. Easy grade, but not wrth the effort to go to class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST376
• 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:

Possibly the best history class and professor I have ever had. Never once did I ever feel like not going to this class. Tests are good so long as you take good notes and the paper is a breeze to get through. You can't find a better history teacher than Karamanski!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very biased. teaches HIS beliefs. on quizes asks smallest insignificant details. lucky if you get an 80 on them.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought my first history class was unique, but , but I that was before Prof. Karamanski. He takes one of the dullest subjects and makes it interesting and FUN.He gives the appearance of being reserved but that is probably his protective barrier. He is a nice and considerate person. I do wish that

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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 an ok teacher. the stuff that he puts on the tests are always minor details that you will never get even if you pay attention and memorize everything he says.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

He is the absolute BEST history teacher EVER. I loved his class so so much that I was actually sad when it was over. Dont miss a day of class, he tests directly from his lectures. He tells history in a storybook fashion. A+++++

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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:

easy class. just do the reading and study and your good to go. hes a funny teacher i enjoy the class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

loved his style of teaching, easy class, but you learn a lot and it is interesting

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you participate, that is worth 25% of your grade. Make sure you read and know his assignments when you come to class because they will be discussed the next day. Tests are only 20 questions but you can only miss a few to pass.