Barbara Klaczynska - Saint Joseph's University

Professor: Barbara Klaczynska

Department: TBD

College: Saint Joseph's University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was a general required course but I couldn't think of a better format. The teacher was enthusiastic, helpful,smart and worked hard to make the course relevant to modern day concerns. There were group projects so you were able to meet new people. There were many different ways to learn and it changed all the time. A great experience.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• 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:

Dr. K is an exceptional teacher and I am happy to have been a student in her class. She makes the class interesting through great stories, interesting film clips, group assignments that are fun to do, visits to exhibits and art collections right on the SJU campus and use of computer data base to do research. Take this class and you will be happy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Klaczynska is an incredible teacher. Her Forging class is interesting and inspirational. It is crammed full of projects and programs including studying art collections, computer based learning, visiting exhibits, and learning about Philadelphia. The group projects are great ways to meet new people and work with friends. Take this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST154
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor is very knowledgeable in history, and many other interesting subjects. Do the work and you will enjoy the class. Found her very compassionate and willing to guide me through a couple rough spots - my fault in the end for not being prepared.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class requires a lot of readings for in-class discussion. You'll be lost if you don't read. You need to do 4 papers total (She doesn't give out A's, B+ at best). Tests are mostly short answer/fill in the blank and straight up memorization. Her lectures are pretty boring

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST154
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class strictly to fulfill a GEP and it ended up taking over my time for the semester. I was constantly reading and taking notes on the readings for this class. While I did manage to pull a B+ it was definitely slaved for. She wasn't much of a help getting that grade either. Hard tests, speaks painfully low, 4 annoying papers

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST117
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved attending Dr. Klacynska's women's history class. She speaks softly, but she is very knowledgable and I loved listening to her lectures. Everything was handed back, either that class, or the following class. The quizzes were tough, but it was material I should I studied better, and she went over the answers afterwards.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lady. Easy class, but Tests are very hard though. Assigns 4 2-3 page papers. Very easy grader

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. K is a very sweet lady, she is a pretty easy grader on all of the papers she assigns but the tests are a bit difficult (not too horrible though). She is very monotone and is a bit oblivious which is why everyone sits on their laptops the whole entire class. All of the information for the tests and paper was on an easy online text book.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's monotone and difficult to hear. Exams are hard because the material isn't scoped down and many of the questions are fill in the blank (with no word bank). Class participation and attendance is important. The course layout is a nice presentation of world history. Barb is a nice lady.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• 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:

Dr. K offers a class which is challenging and engaging. She is helpful and committed to her students. Students have opportunties to explore history using art, data bases, original writings. You get to work together with other students and make new friends. Take this teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed her class. Dr. K is great! She is very fair and always willing to help every student. Read the material she assigns and you will get a good grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• 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:

Shes the nicest professor you will have. She is very caring and is an excellent teacher. She challenges her students to the max, which i found very rewarding since i learned alot in her class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Barb is definitely one of the nicer teachers here at SJU. Her class is basically reviewing the book we had to read prior to that class and doesn't hold you too it if you have not read. We had to submit 8 2 page papers by the end of the semester which isn't that bad and are leniently grade. I recommend this class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST154
• 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:

This class is interesting and fun. It enables us to look at new resources using a variety of sources including finding exhibitions and art collections at SJU that nobody knew were there. Dr. K is enthusiastic, caring and will help you do well. It is more than a class it is a community of learners. Take her - you will not be sorry.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Barb is a great professor because really cares about her students. Tests are a bit tricky as they are specific to the weekly readings. You will not be sorry you took this class or had this professor! Love her!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• 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 has been one of my favorite classes to go to. Barb, is a sweetheart and really wants you to do well. She knows what she is talking about. I dont know why people dont like her class. She is the best you are going to get!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Idk what all the fuss is about, Professor K is not as great as advertised. Her class is boring and her exams are difficult (all fill-in the blank, no multiple choice). Do the readings or you will be lost. Barb might be the sweetest lady in the world but her class WILL put you to sleep

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• 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:

Best teacher ever!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS154
• 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:

There is no better history teacher. You are stupid if you do not take her. If you are not a serious student and do not care for school do not take her classes because we actually talk and discuss like all classes should. I absolutely love this woman. Plus she tell you interesting places to try and see during your college years!