Ken Rose - California State University Chico

Professor: Ken Rose

Department: TBD

College: California State University Chico

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST435
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rose gives incredibly interesting lectures. He is very clear and easy to understand. He presents information you won't find in any standard textbooks, & includes some videos. He is obviously an expert in what he teaches. Instead of exams there are 3 papers to write. Need to set own deadlines, be independent. Loved his class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST435
• 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:

Professor Rose is a great teacher! He never took attendance, not even on the first day. Go to class though! It's interesting. There are two essays in the whole class, there isn't even a final exam. I got an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST435
• 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:

Professor gives great lectures. There are no tests to take. There are books to read and papers to write.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST435
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class if you're looking for an A, as Prof Rose is a good writer himself, so he will critique quite a bit. Not too difficult if you're looking for a passing grade however, but where most classes I'd easily get an A for papers, I got at best B+ on them. No other homework beyond 3 papers (one is 10 pages). Don't buy all textbooks.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOSC302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING TEACHER! He is so funny & nice. He does not care if you attended class but to pass his class you have to attend. His test come straight from lecture. He tells you exactly what will be in the test & never tricks you, even giving students options during the test on what to write on. Ken tells stories he does not lecture, he is amazing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOSC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Coolest teacher. He's nice, funny, clear, and has interesting lectures. One of the best teachers at Chico. You don't have to go to class, but it is in your best interest to do so for his exams are 100% lecture based.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOSC302
• 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:

Loved him! He's very old so he's got his routine down and knows what he's talking about. Very straight forward with what he is looking for on tests. Barely used books. All tests are essay format but graded pretty easy. Shows lots of movies. Attendance is not mandatory, you can miss a lot of class and still get a good grade I'm sure.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Interesting lecturer. You don't need the book but if you plan on skipping classes its a helpful tool for getting caught up on what you missed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HIM! you dont have to show up at all although you'll be clueless when it comes to the test and do not buy the books, they are useless. take notes, and use the study guide. its got the same questions on there for the test. easy class with no effort required and no work/papers. easy A!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Rose is awesome! He's the best prof I've had at Chico. Attend lectures and there's no need to read the book. Only 2 midterms and 1 final to make up grade. Attendance not mandatory, but good idea to go. He loves the subject and knows what he's talking about. I recommend him!! And I hate history.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class was actually very interesting. History has never been my best subject, but as long as you can write clear essays and remember dates, then you should be fine with the two essay midterms and final. Those are the ONLY grades in the class, which is why I only passed with a C. When he tells you to read something, READ IT.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI302
• 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:

Ken is a good teacher. He's very nice and clear. The class is all tests/essays so no homework/busywork. He is pretty easy grader and is a sucker for dates in the essay. Don't buy a book. Attendance isnt mandatory but his tests come from his lectures. He gives a study guide. Lots of movies. Pretty good class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you enjoy writing essays and not taking tests, this is the class. It's an online class so the 3 essays (20 pages altogether) were the only requirement-- so they better be good! He does lecture in a monotone, but the information was great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOSSC302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

ken Is the****!! i liked him a lot:) He is kinda monotone but his notes are straight forward and if you use the study guide..youll do fine! Doesnt take too much studying! he is a nice man too!:)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Go to class every day and take notes, that way you don't have to read. The study guide should be your LIFE when studying for the test. Practice them all, and know the information for each one by heart. There are 3 grades in the class: 2 midterms, 1 final. Pass them and you will pass the class, hence why the study guides are so important!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

Rose is my favorite teacher. His classes are really refreshing next to the rest of the pompous, self absorbed staff of the history department. You really will learn so much from him and you will enjoy every minute of his classes. Its a shame that he only teaches 2 classes now because I would love an excuse to take another class with him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Professor Rose is great! Attendance is not mandatory at all only on the two mid-term's and Final. It would be best to attend every class the man is a walking history book, makes it fun to attend and great to listen too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

best teacher ever! class isnt mandatory but you should go! all the notes from his lectures are on the midterm but he gives you a study guide with word for word questions that will be on the 3 tests! nothing else is required, he makes history interesting! easiest class of my life! take him and you will do well just go to class! not extra work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST130
• 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:

Ken was a great guy. The class is easy, just show up and take notes. He gives you a study guide, which pretty much is the test. Go to his office hours before the test and he will help you so much!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST435
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

After his class, I was interested in a time and place in history that before this class I had absolutely no interest in. Great readings, great critiques...helped me be a better listener and writer.