Michael Mangin - Cabrillo College

Professor: Michael Mangin

Department: TBD

College: Cabrillo College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As someone else said, there's one midterm and one final, both of which were challenging, but they were fair. Definitely not the class to take if you don't want to write, there are weekly reading responses to various things (1-2 pg, typed). Beyond that, only 1 big paper that's 5 pages. As others said, he is understanding and hilarious!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST4A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class consisted of one geography quiz and weekly homework one page essay on the readings. One midterm & final. One major research paper about 5 pages. He is understanding and isnt a tough grader! Enjoyed the lectures!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST4B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mangin is one of those teachers you will never forget in an incredibly positive and lifechanging way. He loves to engage with students and discuss in class about readings and talk about the significance of those readings. He is a kind and open teacher, funny and hilarious. The tests are straight forward and quizzes too.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 17A4AB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The information taught by Dr. Mangin is invaluable in developing a healthy and realistic understanding of the world, and the skills learned will set you up for success in the rest of your academic career. Ive taken all of his courses and would do it again if I could. A truly brilliant and wonderful man; his excitement and passion are contagious.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY4B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What Dr. Mangin is: Fast paced A very experienced instructor Willing to work with his students Sharp/Funny One of the most knowledgable instructors at Cabrillo Attempting an intersectional approach with his curriculum What he isn't: Going to slow down A push over Light on homework Going to give you an A just for showing up Take both 4A and 4B.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Arguably one of the best professors at Cabrillo College. He is an amazing lecturer, he makes you wanna go to class every day, and he makes you want to get into the material. He schedules a lot of homework and readings, although if you do them he sets you up for success. Overall if you show up do the homework and quizzes you will pass his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST4B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken both 4A and 4B and I highly recommend everyone to take a history class with Mangin. It is obvious from the beginning that he is very passionate and knowledgeable about history. He is very approachable and easy to have a conservation with and is there to help you and will answer any and all questions and problems. This class is amazing!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So far, Mangin has been my absolute favorite Cabrillo professor I have ever taken a class with. He makes history engaging and interesting. I have never been very fascinated by history but Mangin has taught me how important is it. Yes, there is a lot of reading and writing, but if you take notes and participate in discussions, it's an easy A!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've had. There is a lot of reading for quizzes, but you only need to get half of the answers right for 100% on each quiz. He is a phenomenal lecturer and provides more than enough info for the tests (in-class argumentative essays). I did his Honors Contract, which you have to work for it and do lots of reading/research.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I will say that I don't usually like taking history classes, but Michael makes it fun while also remaining professional. He gives you multiple extra credit opportunities that really make a difference with your grade. He actually reads your papers and gives you great feedback. Overall he is super passionate about what he does and he cares.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He knows history and is passionate about teaching it and helping the student succeed. I would not call the class assignments difficult but they do require hours of work. This class is an easy A if you can put in 3-5 hours a week for homework (reading+writing). If you miss homework it gets exponentially harder to get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST4AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mangin was a pretty good teacher. If you take his class, be ready to write a lot and read even more. He likes to assign group projects and his lectures tend to be a bit scattered sometimes, however, he really knows what he's talking about. The tests were pretty hard, but, if you like history, you'll probably enjoy taking a class with him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mangin is a great lecturer, he makes the subject interesting. He really knows his stuff! Lots of reading and weekly quizzes and papers but he's generous with grading and wants his students to succeed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was fantastic. He can lecture somewhat fast at times but don't be afraid to ask him to repeat himself. Every single class was fun due to the fact he reminds me of Michele Scott (Steve Carrell) from The Office. This is the first time I didn't find a history class dull/boring! Takes lots of lecture notes each class and you will pass.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mangin was a really good instructor. I took his first hybrid class but regret not taking his in-person class. If you decide to take the hybrid, know that you will be doing quite a few assignments and reading. Overall, the class itself was okay. He does expect you to do very good on your writing. However, assignments are very clear and reasonable.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class over summer. Michael keeps the lectures very engaging but take notes or you will never remember anything. He does post his lecture outlines on canvas. Quizzes everyday on the readings, but write your name and get 3 answers right and you get 100% lots of reading and tough essays, but Michael makes the class enjoyable!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take him. No hesitation. Best history teacher I've ever had.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS17A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Michael is such an amazing teacher. Every class is a lecture but he's so entertaining and has so much to say that it doesn't get boring. There are only three tests in the course and they basically decide your grade (as does participation). Though this class is a little tough it is absolutely worth it for the education you'll get!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was very nervous the first month of this class. There is a large amount of reading, and analyzing (normal for college.) Anyway, he's absolutely hilarious! His lectures were lively and engaging. My advice is definitely do the textbook reading; its the difference between an A and a B!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 4A
• 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:

Mangin is the best prof at Cabrillo. Everyone should take at least one of his courses. He has an extraordinary depth of knowledge, could teach anywhere. Talk to him in office hours, show that you are willing to reciprocate the effort he gives to his classes. Workload is standard, just doing the assignments and showing up will get you at least a B