Frank Robinson - Vanderbilt University

Professor: Frank Robinson

Department: TBD

College: Vanderbilt University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST2544
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is my 2nd course with Prof. Robinson and I am excited for my next one. His courses drive you to learn in-depth profiles of Latin American countries and historical themes. He is really is the heart of my Latin Am. history major concentration, as he does justice to the region by representing its history well. Vanderbilt is better for having him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST2480
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super nice prof, easy class, lectures are just long and dry. Midterm and final are in-class essays, plus one research paper on a topic of your choice. Super chill and good to learn about the broad themes shaping Central America.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2535
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Robinson has vast knowledge of Latin America and he's an expert on the history of the countries that he's done archival work and research in. His class is lecture-based by nature and may be a bore for somebody who's not interested in Latin American history, but I thought the class was excellent and I'm really glad I took it with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST137
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Robinson is really passionate about the material and gives out the prompts ahead of time. He's a very fair grader, but the material may be tough to sit through if you're not interested in the subject since the class is 100% lecture. Though he posts the powerpoints, attendance matters and it's in your best interest to take detailed notes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST137
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Robinson is an awesome lecturer and gives out essay prompts on the tests about a week before them and the only grades come from 3 tests and a final paper. Class is interesting, but focuses more on Spain than Latin America. Robinson is extensively literate on the subject and really loves teaching about it. Take it if you're interested in Spain

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST2535
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Long lectures, lots of reading and note-taking. Nevertheless, interesting class and a great professor. He clearly loves his subject and sharing it with students, and he's a fantastic lecturer, helpful in office hours, and basically gives you the essay questions before the exam. Not an easy A, but if you prepare responsibly a good grade is doable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LAS202
• 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:

None of the readings are necessary except maybe the mini-novella on the History of Brazil. Class is extremely enjoyable and he makes it a cake walk. Essay questions for exam told in advance and are easy ..interesting guest lecturers, but sometimes I wish he would just lecture since he was just so dam good. I am now minoring in LAS because of him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LAS202
• 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's the man. Very clear lecturer, not too difficult, helpful outside of class, and generally a cool guy. History/LAS major or not, take classes with him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST245
• 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:

Boss. If you don't like this guy something is wrong with you. Good lecturer, very straight forward, an easy A. One of my favorites.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Robinson is great. If you put in effort, you will do well and he will be super helpful. Tells you the essay questions before the test, and was always available to look over stuff outside of class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST253A
• 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:

The class encompassed a lot of information but he taught it very straight forward and I learned a lot. He tells you the subjects of the essays before each test so you can prepare. He's also always available outside of class and extremely helpful. OVerall, he's a great teacher who clearly cares about his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class to fulfill axel and it was pretty good. I agree that if this is not your thing it can be a little dull,but isn't that true of all history classes? He tells you EXACTLY what the essay questions on the test will be; prepare well and its an easy A. He is very easy to talk to and will also read your paper drafts. Overall a great class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST248
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A tough class. The lectures can be boring, but you learn a lot from the class. He is very interested in the subject matter, but I wouldn't recommend the class unless you're interested in the subject. 2 papers, a midterm, and a final. Not a very easy grader.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST137
• 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:

Professor Robinson is amazing.He really knows his stuff. Tends to show up to class a little late. He tells you what is going to be on the exams. Definitely take any class he teaches. You will actually learn something instead of just memorizing and forgetting. Weird right?

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST137
• 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:

Brilliant lecturer who really knows and cares about his material, making class enjoyable. Will tell you what you need to know for essays on tests. You have to do the readings and be prepared to write everything on tests, but if you put in the work you can get an A. Would highly recommend it to anyone for AXLE or major/minor credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST137
• 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:

He is SUCH an amazing teacher. He's so passionate and really cares about his students. This semester, he took the class to hear the former president of Chile speak at Blair! It's easy to do well because he tells you what he expects. He makes the subject interesting because he loves it so much! Definitely take this class and anything else he teaches

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MANY0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is outstanding. Robinson is an amazing teacher and is great to students. he appears tough, but really cares, and his assignments are challenging but straightforward. HIGHLY recommended.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LAS201
• 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:

This class is extremely interesting. There are guest lecturers 3 out of 4 classes. Two papers, two tests (final and midterm. Lets you know exactly what you need to know for the tests. Also, when he lectures, it is extremely interesting. Great class overall and not too difficult. Good liberal education class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST245
• 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:

He's great! His class took a really complex look at the intricacies of the subject matter clearly and completely. He lets you know what to expect on exams. The papers are pretty short (3-5 pages). It seems like he wants his students to be interested and successful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST244
• 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 makes the material absolutely fascinating. The papers and exams are very straightforward. I felt like I learned a lot from this class.