P Swendson - El Camino College

Professor: P Swendson

Department: TBD

College: El Camino College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1022370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure if any of these people have taken this professor online, but don't take him for history 102 online. The material itself isn't that bad, but when it comes down to the quizzes or timed exams, the questions are so ambiguous. for example there was a video which vaguely touched on multiple subjects and the q would list em all as options

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

If you want an easy A please dont take his class. Prof Swendson is a great man, hes funny and straight up on social issues when talking about history, not young but very woke as a individual. DONT BUY THE BOOKS (Only buy HIS book) make sure you read the chapters if you want to pass the tests, youll get one extra credit assignemnt

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Swendson is the best history Professor I have ever had. I took him for both 101 and 102. He doesnt care about insignificant dates and people, he outlines the most important parts of history and teaches big picture stuff. He has changed my view on so many things. Just take good notes and read what he says. and you will be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wow such a great professor. Just make sure you buy his book to be understand what he is teaching in class and also buy the America Firsthand Book since he will quiz you on those. Also take good notes from those books and add them to the ones from class because you will be able to use your notes in the midterm and final. He also gives extra credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has been teaching history for a long time so he knows his stuff. You cant bs on his quizzes, but you go to class take notes and read the books you will be fine. The only book you REALLY need is America Firsthand. He will take a article from that on quiz and rest is off his notes. Mid term/ Final are more opinion answers with facts to back u up

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COS127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great professor except very boring lectures, class based on quizzes and tests. get America firsthand and his book, take notes and come to all classes

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1022370
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor but it's best you go to class each day, if not you may not be happy when your grades come.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super great teacher. I took him over the summer and didn't get below an A on any assignment. Clear and easy grader, he recommends the book he wrote, but all you need is the America Firsthand book, MUST-HAVE to pass all quizzes and tests! He was super funny and didn't assign any homework. Study for the quizzes, read the book, you'll get an A easy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY102
• 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:

American first handbook is the only text you need. Read it and you'll do fine. Gives 5 quizes (drops one) and the mid-term and final. He is a very funny guy, knows how to make history enjoyable and relevent. Depending on how well you pay attention you may or may not have to take alot of notes. He is probably one of the best teachers at Elcamino.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY101
• 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 had worked hard to earn an A my first semester (Fall 2013) You need to take notes, but his lectures are pretty cool-but he seems to enjoy bringing up sex a lot! I recorded his lectures and that helped a ton! Be sure to get the America firsthand book and read it, 'cause he gives out pop quizzes! He is a pretty great teacher, but study!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an easy teacher to past just don't rely on the power point too much because everything one the test is not in the power point also read everything he assigns and you will be good

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I got a C in this class, but it was because I kinda slacked off. Still, I learned a lot and Mr Swendson was funny and sarcastic. The exams are not easy, but not the most difficult if you study. Make sure you do the "America First Hand" readings because he sometimes gives pop quizzes on them worth up to 15 points each. Just study & you'll be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HES NOT AN EASY TEACHER YOU REALLY HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO HIM AND TAKE GOOD NOTES. HE DOES GET BORING AFTER A WHILE. HE DOES GIVE EXTRA CREDIT. MUST BUY THE 5 MINI QUIZZES WHICH ARE ON THE BOOK.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2321
• 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:

He's a great teacher i recommend you take his class easy grade if you attent class everyday and study your notes ONLY BUY THE AMERICAN FIRST HAND BOOK because you will need it to read the articles he tells you. The test are somewhat easy as long as you study ur notes and read the articles!!! He has a great sense of humor!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Swedson is the best teacher in the planet. Great sense of humor and easy class.. Tests are based purely on notes. Easy A. and Tests are super easy if you study. If i had to take him again id do it in a hearbeat. If you give him a low rating then shame on you.. but its impossible to give him a low rating.. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HISTHIST
• 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:

He's by far the best teacher at ECC. I took his class fall 2011 and truly loved it. He's to the point, always prepared, and knows his subject. He makes the class very interesting. He has a great sense of humor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great teacher. pretty straight forward. just take notes off powerpoint and read the supplement he assigns for the night. you take easy comprehension quizzes the next day. tests were alright just be sure you study. as a high school student taking the class in the summer, i was scared i wouldnt do well, but i ended up getting an A!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

he may be the best of the best teacher i have in el camino, he make class becomes so interesting, you can focus on what he talk,the MC is little hard, but the essay question is very easy as long as you really study,and the Quiz, you have to read the book he assign to you, Over all, every one should take his class for any propose.grade or learn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HI2328
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This isby far the best History professor anyone can find. He maks the class so interesting, never a dull moment. His sense of humor, knoedge of the subject makes everyone want to participate. Take this class, you will never regret it!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIJK
• 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:

He is very funny and has a great sense of humor. Makes history very interesting by explaining what happened and not just giving you vocabulary to study. Makes very funny faces at times and great sarcasm. Definetely take him time will fly by and tests are based off the notes.