Charles Kevin Matthews - George Mason University

Professor: Charles Kevin Matthews

Department: TBD

College: George Mason University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has a gift when it comes to history. He turns history into an engaging story. I found myself enjoying history for the very first time thanks to Dr. Matthews. Just take notes on his lectures and when he send the study guide, READ IT! The questions come directly from the topics specified on the study guide. Its an easy A class. No paper or project

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS125
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor but tough grader. Might've been his first online course - no homework, graded only attendance and exams. Attendance 10% and three exams at 90%. He took points off the smallest things on the exams, doesn't take summarization. So be extremely thorough and detailed on the exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly I wouldn't take Professor Matthews. Class was switched to online, but he didn't hold zoom meetings for class. No homework, no assignment nothing. The only two things that were graded were attendance where you had to login and exams. Grading primarily off of exams is just ridiculous. Material was boring, did not make the class interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I think this was his first time teaching online, so his notes and tests were sent in Word documents. The study guides tell you EXACTLY what you need to know for the three exams, so definitely do them! For me personally, this class was a review of high school world history, so it wasn't that hard. I just didn't like how his notes were all in caps.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Pretty boring class, only talks the whole time and uses pictures. HATES technology. Grades participation. Exams are based off a study guide and are half multiple choice and half short answer - take good notes and you'll get a A. Reading the two books is not really necessary.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 exams with multiple choices and short writing. study guide every exam. only picture ppt, so take good notes in lectures, he uses all class time to talk. His lectures have more important info than textbooks. No electronics. I don't like history but his lecture is interesting. Come to class on time. Recommend Matthews.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Disregard any negative reviews about him, great professor could not complain about him. Literally take notes during all his lectures and you'll excel in his class. Textbook required but really not needed if you just take good notes in class. Tells history like a story, very interesting. He hates electronics and isn't good with them but thats all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super fun teacher. Explains to the class in great detail almost like a story. You have to come to class to pass, it is not optional. He mostly talks but puts pictures up on the board for the visual learners. 3 tests multiple choice and writing in. Study guides are so helpful he specifically puts what we need to know

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I usually hate history but Professor Matthews makes it easy to understand. No essays, 2 tests & 1 final. Dont bother buying the textbook, he never mentions it during class. All you need is to take GOOD notes during his lectures & youll do fine on the tests. Provides study guides with material on the test & overall an easy going guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST309
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Matthews was great! I took him for a European history gen ed, and he was very helpful and accessible to me, a student who generally doesn't care about Europe. He's a fantastic lecturer, easily reached outside of class, willing to work w/ you, and very reasonable. We only had 4 grades for the semester, but I was able to bounce back from a c-

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST309
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Matthews was a really great orator. He has a way of making the history come alive to people and making it applicable for today. Read the books thoroughly and take notes during lectures and you'll be fine. He grades only a few things so keep in mind that you really have to put the work into the tests and final paper.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Matthews is by far the best history professor I've ever had, and I hate history! He has a strict no phones/no laptops rule which is very helpful because it keeps you engaged in class and not distracted. He has so much knowledge and passion for what he teaches! 3 exams and straight from study guides, SHOW UP TO ALL CLASSES AND TAKE GOOD NOTES!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

ALL TESTS ARE FROM THE LECTURE SO TAKE GREAT NOTES (literally write down everything that comes out of his mouth) 3 tests, and that is it. He provides a study guide for the test which is essentially the main topics of the lecture. Take him! He gives out lectures like they are a story, all events in chronological order, but study in a group!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Negatives: He has an abrasive personality. Hates technology. DON'T take out your phone or laptop, you will get screamed at like you're back in kindergarten. Positives: Easiest class I ever took, take notes and you'll get an A. Incredibly interesting and thought provoking lectures. Is clearly passionate about History and is pretty understanding.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Matthews style of teaching is strange. We were told to read the book and come to lectures, but the book was never referenced in ANY quiz materials. It was a wast of money and often made the course confusing, as his lectures didn't match with the weeks reading. On top of this, I found him very intense and very rude.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Matthews is the best. History has never been so fun. His lectures are interesting and tests are very easy. Skipping class missing a lot of information. Dont bother buying the textbook or studying anything thats NOT on the STUDY GUIDE. No papers. Although required, you dont have to read the book 1984. Just use spark notes and u will be fine

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is literally one of the best professor at mason. No papers. Just three non cumulative exams which he gives study guides for. Although his are mandatory, they are the best and they are so engaging. Its def not an easy A you have to take good notes and study before the exam. I learned a lot from him. Definitely would recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are the best! You HAVE to attend lectures and take GOOD notes to get an A on the exams. All of his questions are from the lecture so the textbook is not necessary, it just works as a tool. 3 tests, non-cumulative final, attendance is a grade, and he teaches in chronological order like he is telling a story. TAKE HIM!!! Easy A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super interesting class, I'm not a history person at all but learned a lot with Matthews. He didn't allow computers so we could only take hand written notes but writing things out helped me remember stuff for the exam. COME TO CLASS after the exams, you might get extra credit.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Matthews is the best professor in history department. His lectures are amazing and his tests are super easy. This class might seem hard in the beginning, but dont make the mistake of dropping out & taking different professor. You wont need the textbook. Everything on the test is from STUDYING GUIDE. 3 easy tests, no papers. Easy A