Anne Wiedderecht - Bakersfield College

Professor: Anne Wiedderecht

Department: TBD

College: Bakersfield College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class felt like an actual college class. She is old-fashion but if you work for it you'll pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HISB17A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice person but very strict. She is old school in the way she teaches. Test are very hard and the essays are very hard as well. I'm an A student and this was probably one of the hardest classes I have worked for. It felt like 3 classes in one. Very very difficult. If you are not a dedicated student don't take her class. She knows her stuff!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HISB17A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough class way too much work, Its not worth taking . Its like 3 classes into 1.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. W's class is very reading and lecture heavy, so if you don't read the chapter/pay attention to lectures very well, you're going to have a hard time. Her quizzes/tests aren't anything unexpected because it's all vocabulary memorization. If you can't handle lectures or writing essays, I wouldn't rec this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am an A student and I struggled in this class. Originally the class was packed but by the time the first test came around it had dropped to less than 15 people. Her tests are impossible to pass(mainly detailed essay questions). She expects too much from her students and her lectures are extremely boring and uninteresting. Avoid this class!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: B17A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Completely straight forward. Quiz for each chapter and you can use your notes. 3 lowest quizzes dropped 2 analytical papers that dont require outside research 3 tests, with the lowest of the first 2 dropped. Particpation final. Essentially free 10% Some misc. Points If you read/take notes you will pass. The class is dry but very straightforward

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is pretty easy if you are good at taking quizzes. Her lectures are completely useless but each class starts with a quiz that you are allowed to use your notes on. You do two analytical papers grading seems fair. 3 tests. 2group projects

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: B25
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've had her as a professor in the past. She means well & she's willing to help you, but her teaching style & what she expects are a lot more suitable for those that are history majors. If you want to become a historian, then she would be good for you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wish I had known about this site before enrolling....

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a fantastic instructor who, as you will be able to tell, really enjoys the subject matter. Her tests are intense, and she expects detail, but if you read diligently you will pass every time. The text we had was interesting. There are videos, group projects, quizzes and lectures, but it never feels stale. After 16 weeks I wasn't bored once.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: B17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculous expectations. An hour and a half for a test with 4 5 paragraph essays plus multiple choicetrue false not enough time

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HISTORYB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I passed this class with a B, why? Her tests were extremely hard, they're about 4-5 short essays you have to answer, and she'd gives you about 10 essays questions to choose from, in order to study, and that was narrowing it down. Do all of the homeworkessays, take notes-she allows those on the weekly quizzes, and get extra credit. You'll need it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In the beginning ASK her what she is looking for on her test this will remove a LOT of pain later. Her test mostly revolve around essay questions10-15 paragraphs per main test depending on the number of chapters covered. Chapter quizzes are weekly are are strictly vocab and geography. Two papers mandatory (6-8 pg ea) along with two group projects.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you miss class you will miss lecture on a whole chapter. Also, she gave a chapter quiz very often once a week. Class participation matters and she will drop you is you miss more than 4 times. You need to read the book in order to pass and her tests are pretty tough. Her tests require mini essay answers.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HISTB17A
• 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:

Everything on the quizzes, tests, geo. and essays is in the book. Read all of it. Try not to study every single line; you will go mad. Take serious, succinct notes on each ch. She is a very nice teacher that can help you see diff points of view but don't hold your breath trying to write everything from lecture. Tough at first. Persevere. Good Luck

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HISTORYB1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a hard teacher! However very straight forward and lectures on what is on the exams. Loved her and her class! Would take another class with her.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HISTB17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I have ever taken, I don't mind history at all, but this teacher made me hate it, she makes you write 4 essays for each test that have to be 5 paragraphs long and very detailed plus answer all the other questions in only 1 and a half hours! Wish I could write more, in short avoid this class! Positively DO NOT enroll! BOOM ROASTED!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ann expects what the world outside of BC and K-12, excellence and your best effort. Life isn't easy, and when we get professional jobs people won't jump for joy over our mediocrity. It takes effort, excellence, and character to standout today. She's not being harsh on us; she's treating us with the respect and expectation that will lead us to win.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is by far the hardest Professor at BC. I recommend anyone else but her. She likes her quizzes to be answered from a historian's point of you and she is a hard grader. Her exams are horrid and people dropped like flies after the first one. Even the most knowledgeable students got an F on the first exam. I do NOT recommend this professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HISTB17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Outstanding teacher, I highly recommend taking one of her courses if you intend to learn the material covered. Every page in the textbook will be covered, and she requires you to not ANALYZE and actually think about what you are learning. Not for the faint of heart or for someone looking for an easy A. So far Ann is my favorite teacher here at BC