Kate Transchel - California State University Chico

Professor: Kate Transchel

Department: TBD

College: California State University Chico

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST422
• 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. Transchel is the best professor I have had. She is very knowledgable and enthusiastic about the subject, thus making her lectures very interesting. The class required a lot of readings and assignments, but only 4 quizzes. The midterm was a 8-10 pg. paper, and the final was an annotated bibliography and group presentation. 10/10 recommend!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST490
• 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:

Kate is a real gem of the history department. Caring, funny and dedicated to student success, she made my research seminar so fun and rewarding. Always started class off by asking how we were feeling. She treats students like professionals and made our 20+ page research paper interesting, exciting, and approachable. LOVE KATE, take her if you can!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST421
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Peddles political propaganda in her classroom

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST314
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kate is one of the best professors I've had at Chico State. She's knowledgeable, interesting, funny, and she genuinely cares about her students and their success. Class is an easy A: weekly outlines, 4 quizzes, a written midterm, and a final group project. LOTS of reading but all interesting and makes you a more informed person. Loved this class!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my first time taking a class with Transchel and she quickly became my favorite history professor. Her knowledge of Russia and other Eastern European countries is astounding. She is straightforward and has strong opinions but she is very open to opposing views and discussion. Definitely not a hard class if you show up and read! Love her!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

In this graduate seminar we read a lot and had a lot of discussions. Dr. Transchel is very knowledgeable and ready to share that knowledge but is also good at letting student discussions develop organically. The readings that she assigned were diverse and interesting. I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST422
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Thumbs down. I would take someone else if you can.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST422
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love her energy when teaching. She also understands that we're human beings and so she knows how to sympathize. She doesn't want you to fail, but you also have to do your part in order to pass. The class (Balkan history) was fun, but there is a lot of information to learn.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST326
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She does not seem to be able to separate ideology from what she is supposed to teach. I would take someone else.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST326
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kate was not great. She should concentrate on the difference between emotion, opinion, and history. This is a university, and she needs to learn to teach at a university level. I was not impressed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kate was amazing. I am a communications major, but her class was my favorite to attend. She says some outlandish things, but she will have your attention by doing so. Bad thing- can't have your phone out or it will be taken away which is completely ridiculous in college. Other than that, she's great!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She does not seem to understand that communism is responsible for the murder of millions of people. She has a tough time when challenged by students, and just wants to spout propaganda. Oddly enough she does not seem to grasp the reality of history. She just tries to use it to push a social agenda.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BALKANHISTORY
• 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:

I didn't know anything about the Balkans, but I learned an amazing amount. The class is reading heavy, so it was a challenge to keep up at times. The textbook is good but a bit much. 2 other books were great. I enjoyed Kate's lectures, and the power points. We Skyped with a woman in the midst of the crisis in the Ukraine, totally interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY322
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was very good at explaining everything. She is passionate about what she does and got me extremely interested in Russian History. Her attitude was very upfront and straightforward, which is not a bad thing. We read 3 books and had small quizzes on them. We did use the text book a lot, a chapter a week. This class was great!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

God damn.. this woman knows how to go on and on about what she believes in. I never looked forward to going to her class but at times it was super interesting. But if you want an easy A, take it if you wish...just proceed with cation.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is rude and boring. I do not suggest taking this class unless it is mandatory for your major.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• 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 like the structure of the class: one chapter of the textbook per week, 20 question quiz weekly. 3 books to be read and written on (1-3 pages ea) over the semester. A number of short videos to watch and discuss, one of which you will lead in a small group. No mid term or final. Interesting lectures, although a bit on the proselytizing side.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST326
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The teacher for this class is very passionate but if you are not a history major you will HATE this class. Very little interesting content and A LOT OF READING AND PAPERS!!! I enjoy reading and this was just way too much. Many of the assignments are pointless and you could of written a page on the content rather than the mandatory 7 pages

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her Knowledge of the Balkans is amazing. Super passionate about her work. Even being a graduate student and having more work, still enjoyed the class. Also had her for a Graduate course and Independent Study class for my Master's. Hard as hell, but I have learned a great deal.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's passionate about what she does and she teaches for a cause. Her assignments are easy online assignments, her lectures can be a bit long but her class is worth it. Excellent professor, I advise you to take her! Whether you're a history major or not. Just do your hw and do well on your 3 exams and you'll get an A easily.