He's new....getting better...overall good guy. Really tries to help his students do well.

He's......amusing.

I loved his class, If you read you will do well

Awesome teacher!! Makes it REALLY interesting in a storytelling way with awesome pictures & films. Doesnt seem like a lecture at all.Very humorous & very interesting on a subject i had NEVER had an interest in.Read articles & USE SPELL CHECK on papers You will do fine.VERY helpful to students & patient.Makes u really WANT2 go2 class.Very enjoyable.

AWESOME TEACHER! I really loved his classes...I took both histories with him and got As

His was an easy class

Patke is awesome, animated and passionate about History. He really laid back, but he doesn't let students take advantage of him. Patke is more concerned with students being able to interpret and understand events rather than memorize dates. Lots of note taking, very little reading unless doing written assignments.

Took his class during summer, I was avoiding taking history until I took this professor, though he is very leid back and looks like a student, he is great at making the subject interesting. 5 paper approx 400word each. Would recommend this professor if you've had bad experiences with history in the past. Currently taking 1301 with him.

Took the online class..LOTS of work, but he does explain himself very well. All tests including the FINAL are online! BUT you have to stay on top of the assignents. If you can go to class instead of online , do it. not an easy A, but not hard either.

Ok he changed the study guide for every test. First it was like a 60pg study guide then it was a really shirt guide which only a few qs were actually on the test..then the last test we had no study guide and just had to read the book. Good thing he gives a lot of extra credit so it is still really hard to fail!

Prof. Patke is a really good professor. He makes a class that has a streak for being boring- interesting. He has a lot of funny stories to share that just makes the mood lift. But that doesn't make him a slacker. He is actually a really good prof. who knows his stuff!

I absolutely loved his class. Excellent power point presentations but still need to take notes. I actually looked forward to his class. He doesn't like slackers and your grades will prove that if you're lazy. One of the best teachers I've ever had!!!

Really very intresting and he definetly has passion to history. He is hot. I really recomending to take him. And history won't be for you hard.

Patke is a fun teacher and always makes the class laugh. He got sense of humor and its fun to take classes with him. BUT when it comes to grading, he is STRICT. Yes, i mean very strict i barely used to make a B on my papers, except for the tests. He expects his students to be very smart as if they existed in the events that took place in US History

He's a very cool professor.he really cares about his students. People need to learn how to write essays! Delightful experience. Very humorous & very interesting on a subject i had NEVER had an interest in. Work hard and it did pay off he realizes this and will reward you for your effort.Awesome teacher!down to earth love him just like my brothers

Hi people this class is not easy at all. If you are ready to do 7 to 10 essay assignments in one class while you have other classes then think twice before taking this class. He is fun, but his class is not fun. His grading is hard. He even said in class he gives his mum to grade his student paper can you imagine that?

He gives a lot of work all to be done in a short time!!!!

The best professor I had!!! I love his classes, Very interesting. He always answers students? questions. I really recommend his class!!!

It is cool to come to his class, you will have fun, but for grading he wants you to know stuff. Reading two books for book review! He will pick on some of you but still at the end he will be fair for grading. I got a B and I am pretty sure I could make an A if I studdied. Take him and be ready to study. He is cool Serbkid

in our class he was funny with his personal stories but lecture time was slides and lecture. you gotta read and pay attention to his lectures than the slides. minimal quizzes and the test are okay, expects 2 pages of an essay but if u try its easy. i learned the hard way.

LISTEN,I dont know what is up with some of these ppl below me!Mr.Patke's class is awesome.He makes you laugh and if you try hard then he will work with you. His class is not easy and you have to do your work of you will fail!!but his test are great and the material covered is fantastic. I learned so much and I hope I get an A. He is wonderful!

we read the books online because Mr.Patke did'nt want us to have to spend money and buy the book. again,very talented professor. keeps me laughing!!!

Gives good work... i like the turning in the reading guides, but not the writting essays. overall good professor.

Really just an excellent professor!

he is an immature funny unorganized guy but will give you time to make up. his tests are bit unclear and confusing but if you do some work by yourself you can easily make an A. I made a B even though i seriously thought to drop his class after a month. take him

Awsome teacher, totally recomend him. He does everything on the projector but you do have a lot of notes to take, but it's college so be ready to work.

Nice and very helpful guy. His tests are tough, you have to read and do ALL the assignments if you want to pass. If you do all these things its an easy A

Just took him this semester! He'a funny but I DO RECOMMEND HIM..you have to work if you wish to pass the class...i mean do all your assignments and you will be ok! He's nice, willing to help; understand students; he's just AWESOOOOOME!!!

badass professor, really funny, and he knows his history. The class is a lot of work, but if you are willing to do it you can make an A. Do all assignments and study for tests and you should pass. His class was great.

This professor is the greatest. his class is easy if you do all of the guided readings that are assigned to you. the test are completely based on that. Also the text book is free so there is no need to buy one. easy to understand and he's also hot!

If you think this professor is hard, you might be struggling with a low intelligence quotient. This professor teaches history as it is; you get the truth and not some glorifying white lie. He requires homework, which is very easy (read a chapter, answer questions) which then serve as a study guide for the test. Loved this class and professor!

the tests were hard but he really helped you on anything you needed and if you have a personal problem he'll try to do whatever he can to work with you on your grades ex. my dad was in the hospital and he gave me an extension on a test right at the end of the semester

professor Patke is the BEST. he is young,helpful and funny. class is hard and i made a B. 2 tests, Guided readings and 2 essays. if u work hard ur going to get a good grads. he gives extera credits. I highly RECOMMEND him because his fun and nice.

his tests were very hard. he does give easy guided readings.i passed with a c..does check all attendance

Action speaks louder than words....I scored B+....He's simply great.....

Great Teacher!!! Informative and entertaining is what sets him above the rest. Fair tests and homework. The only possible reason to complain about his teachings are if you failed his class. This was moderately easy class. Truth is those lazy students in our class just need to get a job... at Wendy's.

I enjoyed Patke, his lectures were nonchalant rather than 'THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS?. The essays and short answers for the test are provided verbatim on his website, but his lectures aren?t enough to provide an adequate essay, you need to read the book as well. And he has an insanitywolf as his desktop background, so that?s points in my book.

Patke is supper cool and extremely educated. Professional and the best profesor and teacher i have acquired

Super cool and funny professor and teaches from the social point of view which is a plus in my book. He keeps learning entertaining. You'll need to read the books in order pass his essays and tests. I also took his class for the second half of history.

I took both History 1301/1302. Great teacher, I like that he motivates us. Effort is required, I mean this is college! As long as you try and study and read your book, you will get a good grade! :)

Great teacher. Very interesting lectures. His classes are never boring. Yet, in order to get a good grade student have to read a lot. Tests are not too hard; and he tells students what questions exactly will be on the test. There were 3 tests, final, and 1 essay, 20% of the final grade each.

Reading intensive!! He made the class interesting though, which is saying a lot since I've always found History as interesting as watching paint dry. His was the first History class I've actually enjoyed. I wish I'd taken him for 1301 as well.

Great professor. Not the easiest class but certainly not the most difficult. At the end of the day he makes the subject material engaging and your better off knowing what you learned in his class.

I enjoyed attending this class,his lectures were very interesting and never boring, engages the classroom well, it did require alot of reading but fairly east test's were given. As long as you do as your told you, and attend class you should get a good grade.

mr. patke is very interesting he made his class fun but the test are not too hard just pay attention and you'll do fine and read the book for the paper you need it

Idk why people are saying Patke is a bad teacher. by far the coolest teacher i have had. Yeah he makes jokes but is also very serious about his class. Dedicated teacher, has various hours of tutoring if you need help. Just study the test review questions and you will be good.

Got an A in Hist 1301 for the summer. You will be required to read, and you will be required to put effort into a few essays. If you want a professor that keeps the material fun and interesting, then this is the right professor for you. If you're looking for an easy grade with minimal effort, then keep looking. I'll be taking his 1302 class also.

He is very passionate and knowledgable about history, a great teacher and keeps everyone entertained. Yes, he may go off on tangents about other topics, he def doesn't sugar coat history which is why I think people get offended. He is a very easy teacher/grader. He only assigns one major paper and 3 tests for the semester. Take his class.

I read all of the reviews b4 posting mine, and I just want to say this: If you put this professor down, then, you obviously don't realize that you are not in high school anymore. I didn't get the best grade bcuz I didn't give it enough effort. This professor is awesome!!! You know what he expects from day 1. If you want a degree, you have to WORK!!

He is amazing. He I am taking his world history class and am thinking about majoring in history. He tells it how it is, keeps the class entertaining and is a fair grader. The only reason people do not like him is because he does not give anything away he makes you earn your grade. IF you want to be inspired and learn history take his class.

2011 Teacher:(1)Makes class fun and makes history interesting.(2)Never gets bored in class.(3)Awesome teacher. Class:(1)thehistoryprofessor.com(2) Three written web assignment. (3)Notes either on the board or on his power point.(4)3 tests all essays.(5)He puts essay questions on his website.(6)Read a book he has assigned to class and analyze it.

Excellant professor, very inteligent and hot make history very intresting with easy

He is, by far, my favorite professor. His class is run much more like a true university course. Yes, the textbook has a socialist/communist slant, but the purpose for that is to get students to think critically about what their reading. Loved his class. If you want to learn how to think critically about history, take his course.

GREAT TEACHER! One of best professors to take, he is clear in his expectations and grading. All test are essay, but gives you the questions before to prepare.No book to buy! he provides all material needed on his website, all free.Lectures are fun and effective, I absolutely recommend.To get an A you must show up, and read the material given.

GREAT PROFESSOR! I LOVE HIM! TAKE HIM!

Excellent teaching format. Tests are easy if you read all information he provides on his website thehistoryprofessor.com, he's very critical of the essays, but gives you time to fix it. He's very funny and real.

Awesome teacher; really knows how to get the class' attention. He's funny yet informative. One of the best history professor's I've had

I took his online class. Overall, he was pretty helpful with questions, but the work load was absolutely ridiculous. He is one of those professors that thinks his class is more important than your other classes.

his lectures are good. he was funny, he did have some cussing tho. his tests are very difficult. no multiple choice. he got mad bc one student was selling his tests so he made them very hard. he is hard on the students individually and doesnt give any slack. he is very blunt and doesnt care about embarrassing students in front of class.

His class is actually pretty easy and fun to attend if you compare to other professors. If you want to get an A, all you need to do is don't miss a class, do your work and pass it up on time, go back home and revise your work and go to the txtbook's website to use their questions and boy, you are good with an A.

Funny, engaging, interesting professor. Have to do the assignments and read the book. Test are easy if you read! Not an easy class for slackers. He makes a lot of jokes. Make sure you or other people know their stuff, because he will kick the whole class out.

Overall a good prof. Make sure to hit the page min. for the essays or else you'll get major points deducted. He gives reviews for the midterm/final and it will have the exam essays on it. Get someone to proofread your essays cause he actually looks for grammar. Very funny lectures, can also use your laptop in this class.

Awesome teacher! Really funny and makes the lesson easy to understand. Can def get an A if you study, but it isnt easy!

Professor Patke is very funny. I do not like history at all and I believe it is the most boring subject but I learned history in his class and it was very interesting to me. you will enjoy his class. The essays have to be 2pages minimum

Makes history fun and interesting. Gives easy grades to help you like coloring a map.

Absolutely amazing professor! He is very helpful and engaging. I would recommend him to everyone! I cant wait to take his 1302. Should be a easy grade as long as you read! Enjoy a great professor, plus he is handsome!

In all honesty, Mr. Patke is the best professor I have had in HCC. He is witty & funny, talk a lot and always delivered high-quality lecture. If you like History and really want to learn, take him. But I have to warn you before hand that the workload is very heavy, and you have to reach every week.

He is very enthusiastic and passionate about history.Quizzes are easy if you take practice quizzes online, and his lecture is very interesting. Very nice and open-minded. I recommend him to anyone who think history is boring. Believe me when I say he makes it FUN! And he's funny. Gotta love those kinda professors :)

A little slow with grading but very quick to answer questions thoughtfully. A lot of work!!! Took online course and this by far had the most homework and reading. Assignments and quizzes weekly. He grades hard on content and grammar. Work has to be on time. Not an easy class but very detailed and interesting.

If you decide to take his class seriously and actually study for the quizzes and do all the work you'll do fine i slacked off and barely showed up to class but still got a C so im guessing if you actually try you can get a good grade

I always thought that history was something that you memorized and not understood. This class actually helped me understand history. I didn't memorize answers, I understood how people thought during that time period and gave the answer that was appropriate for the time period. He is very engaging.A great speaker, his class is actually entertaining

Shocked at the grocery list of bad comments. Most of the people who rated this professor poorly failed and only want an easy ride out of this core class. Most of those who poorly rated him have no intention of putting in the effort to receive a decent grade. There are many quizzes but they are very easy if you read the chapters he assigns you.

Also, he makes history FUN. Not a lot of professors have that drive that Professor Patke has and shares with his students. He is by far the best history professor EVER. I will definitely be taking his 1302 class. His syllabus is easy to understand, but if you have difficulty, ASK. He is so sweet and relieves a ton of stress from your shoulders.

Notice how all the bad ratings are from illiterate writers and the good ones are well-spoken? That pretty much says it all. If you are a slacker, do not take this class.

Read a chapter ahead. He does not necessarily lecture in a linear fashion. Use the website in the book to get quiz questions and answers in advance. Do that and you'll sail through just fine.

You must READ!!!!!!

He is an awesome teacher. You just have to read. If your lazy do not take him simple. I liked him would definately recommend him. You will actuallt learn something in his course!

This is not an easy A class. if this is what you expect of your college education than you don't deserve a degree. This was an excellent and challenging class. Teacher is hilarious and a great storyteller. Everything you need to know is in the book, read it and you will do just fine. History has never been this funny.

Very lenient grader who's also pretty funny, a lot of work you'll need to do though. If you can't write research papers or don't know Chicago Style, don't take this class. 8 week class: 2-3 chapter quizzes/week, 3 papers (~2-3 pages each), 3 exams, and a final paper. He gives you all the sources for the first 3 papers. Lenient grader, lots of work.

Best professor in HCC hands down. Actually looked forward going to class in the morning! Yeah the tests are challenging and there's tons of reading, so what? That's why I go to school for, to get challenged. He also deserves some hotness points. Never liked history until I took it with professor Patke.

He is sooo cute and funny. I learned so much in his class! His class is kinda hard, but really worth it. Reading the book is the key.

Professor Patke IS amazing! Yes his class is not an easy one, but I promise he makes it very interesting. He engages the students into his lectures and not to mention, he looks good while giving his lectures. I recommend him only if you are willing to read the textbook and pay attention to class.

Mind blown! Very recommended professor. Actually cares about the subject he teaches. His passion is contagious too, see yourself warned.. you'd be watching history channel and looking up history memes in no time.

Professor Patke is a great professor! I recommend him because he actually does his job and that is to teach us. Do not take his class if you are not going to put the effort in, after all your grade depends on what YOU put in, not him. :)

I think that he is an awesome professor. I recommend him! I am not sure what's with the smearing campaign listed below.The language, punctuation, and grammar all prove the credibility of the author as a lazy person who is not a critical thinker, who seeks silly vendeta, and mostly a person that underminds quality for an "easy" A. Patke is the best.

mr patke is hilarious and doesnt give too muck work. there is a quiz on the next chapter every thursday and that's about it. dont be scared without taking him. He makes History fun!

Need more professors like him. Smart, funny, hot and passionate. Loved his class.

Read ahead and you'll be better off. Essays are from his lectures, key terms are form the book.

He is the greatest professor I've had so far. Taken three classes with him. Very passionate about what he teaches. Makes lectures enjoyable . Test, and Essays are college level (the way it's supposed to be.) So you have to put in effort. Not hard on the eyes either. I highly recommend you take him. just pace yourself don't slack off. Good Luck(:

He makes the class a lot of fun

He is a great history professor, his lectures are good because he so passionate about them, overall for essays he is a tough grader, but if you take the time to actually read and enjoy the book then his class should be an easy A or B.

Professor Patke is an amazing teacher. I love his lectures! He makes them fun and includes examples. He is really funny. I always found myself looking forward to his class and wishing it was a bit longer. Basically you have to put in the effort and you will pass. If you need help you can ask him for help. I would definitely take his class again!

Being on time for the quizzes is very important . He gives one every week at the start of class . If you are late you can't take the quiz at all. Stupid way to lose free points.

I am surprised this teacher is stuck in community college. Felt more like UH level to me, I used to go there. Not sorry I took him.

Professor Patke is a great teacher! He looks like he loves to teach, and is super funny. I am definitely taking him again. Just make sure you are up to date on reading, and ACTUALLY study!!!! :) If that's done this class is an easy A or B. Plus, he is good looking. ;D

I tool his class online and it was pretty awesome. Every week there is a quiz for the chapter and 4 major paper and the final exam is based from the quizzes. I learned a lot about history mostly from the major papers. Very interesting class.

Patke inspired me to get a degree in history. His lectures are interesting and funny and he doesn't lecture on the same stuff you've heard 100 times, but the cooler bits you'd never hear about in high school. Now I constantly tell my friends cool history stories. You have to work hard but he's the best history prof you could ask for.

Great teacher, practice how to answer all exam review questions. Elaborate your answers during exams, read a chapter each week for quizzes and be sure to pass. Take the research paper seriously, it's worth 100 points. I made a B in his class, but this came with sleepiness nights reading the text book. I recommend him.

Professor Patke gives amazing lectures; he is funny and explains things in layman's terms. In our 5 wk summer course, we had 12 quizzes (10 best scores are taken), 3 exams; you will know exactly what will be on the exams from his outlines so there is no reason to fail them; and a paper on a topic of your choice. A bit tough,but would take again!

Patke is a great professor! He gives great lectures; makes them fun, explains them in terms that are easy to understand. And, also, he mentions small facts that you normally wouldn't hear in high school. He gives 3 tests, plus a final and assigns a major paper on one of two books. Overall, great instructor and would recommend to any student.

This is in response to the one below: OMG you have to read a book in a college course. Gosh, I thought I would just show up and get a grade like public school. You mean I have to study independently and I am not going to be spoon-fed the answers. Plus the professor, explained the essays during the lecture.

I am responding to the very unfair rating of Professor Patke two comments below and I will be scoring mine to offset theirs. All final exam reviews are posted to the school's webpage weeks ahead. This teacher also pays for an independent webpage out of his own pocket. If you show up and do the reading you cannot fail this class!

Overall if you put in the effort, you will pass the class with at least a B. He makes the lectures funny. One major essay that is pretty critical, so really perfect it. There are four tests including your final that pretty much make up your grade. He gives you the essay questions so that is really helpful, but he does not include extra credit.

Prof. Patke is dope. Simple as that! He lectures the whole class and it's never a dull moment. He incorporates comedy. He shows videos via youtube pretty much every lecture. If you need time or have a situation and email him, he will respond and give you the time you need especially if you're really putting the effort in. Read and listen!

Best History Teacher.

He is a great teacher but it's hard to get an A in his class. He has 4 test and a major essay. The tests come with an essay and he will give you the topic the day of and you cannot procrastinate on the major essay. Overall great teacher, he really makes history come alive.

he tries making the class interesting, he can be quite funny. this is however not an easy A class. You definetly have to actually read the chapters. There were no test reviews. Hes definetly into politics, I personally wished he would have kept his political views to himself, i didnt need to know he supports Donald trump.

Professor Patke was awesome: His lectures were hilarious and he made pretty much everything relatable to modern society. Unfortunately, the class I was in didn't participate in the lectures very much, and he is definitely a professor who wants his students to join the conversation. If you read the textbook and utilize his website, you will pass.

There's 3 exams, 1 major paper, and 1 additional course work of his choice in this class. His lectures are filled with knowledge and jokes. It is important that you read your textbook and write down notes during class in order to pass. The 1st test is always the hardest for those that did not read. Be active and ask questions! I enjoyed this class!

Took him for both

Apply yourself and you will pass. His lectures are in depth, entertaining and captivating. He doesn't specifically teach what the textbook says about certain eras (heads up). His test are based on the chapters you read. Reading is essential in this class. You will save yourself the stres if you just keep up with the chapters. Awesome teacher!!!

Patke is intelligent and fun to listen to. But he isn't easy. He will make you work hard for your grade through weekly quizzes a difficult research paper. However, he is pretty funny and often inserts jokes and interesting anecdotes in his lectures. He is somewhat opinionated when it comes to his politics but doesn't preach or inset them in exams.

He is great, if you actually invest in your education and read then you will succeed

Not only does he teach but he also gets you to think critical about politics and real world

GREAT PROFESSOR TOOK HIM FOR BOTH HIST1301 &1302. DON'T GET TOO FREAKED OUT BY THE MAJOR PAPER... JUST PICK A GOOD TOPIC.

He is a very good professor. His lectures sometimes get off topic, but he gets them in and we were usually dismissed 15-30 minutes early. His last major paper is tough but doable, just don't wait till the last moment to start on it. Always read the book for the tests. If you read and pay attention in class, you'll be perfectly fine.

I take my chance here to said that he is the best professor ever. I am not talking only from the grade I got but for the incredibly high level of preparation he has and not only in history but in all subjects like politics, literature, even video games, he is just amazing, few professors have his intellectual level. Best professor on HCC... period.

There are 5 grades in this class @ 20% each. Makes it hard to prioritize what to focus your energy on. 2 tests, the final, a presentation, & a research paper. Decide on your project and research topics early! Content from the textbook & lectures works fine, but don't wait to start your outlines.

Took 1301, 1302, 2311 and 2312 from him. Sorta knew after 1301 how to anticipate his demands for the other classes. Find a prof you can get a good 'read' on! Posts reviews well in advance, & gives a major grade before the derp (drop:) date. Not afraid to tell you where he is politically - tilts to the right and hopes you will wake up & join him!

You MUST read a lot in this class. Your good grades mean your hard-working studying. It's not difficult if you spend time on preparing for the exams and the research paper. Prof. Patke appreciates the students who try their best to study. He's ready to listen to you. He's also friendly and interesting. TAKE THIS CLASS! I really RECOMMEND!

Since I love history, I enjoyed this class he is very informative

Patke is awesome! I took him for both Hist 1301 and 1302. He makes class interesting and fun! He really knows history, make sure you study for test (Test exactly like review) and spend time on your essay. You wont regret taking him! No Homework!

Exam reviews are great, prepare for in-class essays for each f the exams. Make sure you start on your major paper essay early on.

He is a really good teacher; you can tell he is very dedicated to History. He also is very outspoken and funny. His tests can be difficult, you have to really study.

Professor Patke is a great professor! He wants you to actually retain what you're learning and gives really good lectures, helps you understand what things were like in history. I enjoyed everything he talked about. His work for the class was demanding but it was a mini semester so I was expecting that. Definitely need to read and do your homework.

One of the best professors Ive had so far. Super funny when doing lectures, awesome energy, and great personality! TAKE HIM!

One of the best professors I've had so far! I've struggled when I took APUSH in high school, but man, Patke sure changed my life! I've really enjoyed learning history with him. However, you still have to study. Tests are just like the reviews. So if you like history, then this is the professor you won't regret taking.

I personally am not good with lectures but he tells history in a way to not bore his class and makes jokes from time to time. He gives 3 tests in total, no quizzes, one major paper. Strongly recommend to research about the paper months ahead of time. The tests are free response but easy if you study, take notes, and read the textbook.

Took him for both HIST 1301 & 1302. Hes hilarious and loves history. Just read the chapter before hand and he will lecture that chapter and you will be fine. Test should be easy due to the review having EVERYTHING thats going to be there. Hes one I the professors I recommend 100%.

come in with a strategy to remember key words, and elaborating in detail on keywords

If you read the textbook, you will be fine. He is honestly one of the best professors i have taken to far

He makes you work for the A, make sure you elaborate on key terms listen in class master the review, prepare for the essay and you can master his history class.

Took him during the summer of 2018. If you are looking for a professor with a passion for History. He's your guy! He is a little picky in what words you use in your tests but other than that he has some entertaining lectures, as long as you participate in class. Would definitely take him again

He is a good teacher. I had total 4 tests and major paper. If you are getting an A first three exams he allowed not to take the final exam.

I took him during summer. He is a very inspirational teacher, I really liked his lectures. Test is very heavy, and sometimes he does not cover all you need to be prepared.

I took this professor many years back, but he has left a mark on me. I happened to stumble on his name again and thought I would leave a review. Let's just say that I had a little crush on him lol but by far he was the funniest professor I've ever taken. Like if he wasnt a professor he could be a stand up comedian for sure.

3 tests, 1 essay, and 2 basic assignments. He promotes lecture involvement daily. Problem with the grading of a test? Just be sure to ask him and he'll tell you. I've noticed now that these bad reviews are from students who put no effort in the course and didn't bother to actively study. He is the best professor I've had. Negatives likes incoming.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE PATKE <3. I like his class as well He is hilarious he engages his students in his lectures with clips and how life used to be back then The tests are essays But he gives us plenty of time to study for it Tbh I didn't know wth he wasteaching in the beginning of the semester it was later on that I understood wth he was teaching

Professor Patke's lectures are interesting, you can tell he's passionate about history. Tests are hard bc there's an essay + terms to define in your own words - but you have plenty of time to study ahead. Book report is given the first day of class, don't wait until last minute. Overall challenging class but you'll leave with a stronger work ethic

GREAT PROFESSOR AND HE IS READY TO HELP CORRECT YOUR ESSAY BEFORE THE QUIZ.

He is very passionate about History, I enjoyed his class and he is willing to help. Great Professor.

Mr. Patke was very chill, funny, and laid back. There were a lot of essays but he didn't grade them so heavily like other professors. I enjoyed learning about the Greeks in his class and he did his best to cover the material that was written in the textbook

Awesome class if you put in the time. Quizzes are manageable as long as you read the chapter. I loved the writing assignments - they really made you think, and were actually interesting to complete. I am finishing this class knowing a lot more about history than I did before. I wish I had another class to take that was taught by this professor.

Read the book or you will fial and dont cheat or he will find out

Proffesor Patke is hilarious in his lectures, passionate about history. 3 exams, multiple choice with essays and a map assignment. Definitely need the book to study for exams.

Awesome Professor. I took him again or history 1302 and while I don't think I will get the bet grade I am big enough to say that it is due to a lack of effort on my part. he won't let you skate by and take the easy way out, and that is really helpful when preparing for harder classes. Work hard, study and participate and you will go far.

I took Professor Patke for 1301 and followed him to take 1302. I knew what to expect. His lectures were fascinating and funny. It was my first class back after taking a long hiatus and Im so glad it was with him. The exams are all writing, no multiple choice. I enjoyed this because I really put a lot of thought in my answers. Read and attend.

The material is nothing to be scared of. All you have to do is remember key terms and write descriptive essays and you'll be good.

Key terms and strong essays are the keys to success with this professor. Remember that and you'll be good.

I took this professor for both US histories. Patke is very energetic and enthusiastic about teaching history and you will see it in his lectures. But he is also a very tough grader and is test heavy. His lectures include him showing pictures and talking about them so reading is the book a must if you want to pass the tests.

I took Patke in person for the Summer course, and it was a really enjoyable experience. His course was just lectures, reading, one research paper, a map assignment, and 4 tests. His lectures were really enjoyable and interesting, he was fun, and made an effort to help students on an individual level. Would definitely take again.

Loved this class! Makes a subject I do not particularly like into a vivid and engaging experience. One major paper throughout the entire semester with very clear guidelines and he was always there to help. A couple major test that aren't too difficult if you read your textbook like you should! Would take this professor for every class if I could.

Patke is probably one of the most brilliant history teachers Ive ever met. Hes a little off the rocker, and some of the things he says will catch you way off guard but he makes you think. Ask him about his views on whether we can afford immigration, free meals and free insurance. His after class/cigarette break conversations are awesome too.

Took him for a 8week online anytime class. Uses Connect for the book, and all his work is thru Canvas. Its a bunch of modules with connected videos. Read the book and its an easy A for the modules. His big grade is a research paper of your own topic. He hold live Q&As. Legit Prof and would love to have him again. Highly recommend.

Patke is a great Professor that brings a truly nuanced and balanced approach to History. He has a wealth of knowledge on the subject and his passion for it shines through in his lectures. If you appreciate History then this is the Professor to have. His tests are appropriate for determining overall comprehension of the material. 10/10 rating.

Hes a very good professor, some may not like his structure of the class but it is self sufficient & clear once you get a hang of it. Id recommend him 100%

Took him during summer and it was great. He gets straight to the point and is always ready to help. Listens and explains instructions properly. I don't like history but I actually retained a lot. Easy quizzes and tests. Simple grader.

Professor Patke might be a tough grader but it just means you have to put in the work. Don't be discouraged by the negative reviews. He gives very informative feedback to improve your writing skills. There are a lot of quizzes and videos but they're helpful for exams. A really great professor. You won't regret taking him. He's the best.

16wk online-anytime,1essay,1research(in parts), 2discussions&response, 14chapters quizzes, 100questions Final-must do 50 correct. Reading alot, have an excellent note-taking strategy. Responsive to questions. focuses on the Chicago style. Assignment load manageable, quiz or exam based not on main ideas or events; it's more like supporting details.

Professor Patke was a great professor. Quizzes and tests, pay attention during lectures and make notes. His essay assignments were relatively easy, a bit time-consuming (but most essay assignments are). I took him again for 1302. He uses the same structure, so it would be best to take him for both courses. Overall, an amazing and great professor.

Online Anytime Class - 1 quiz over each chapter, short easy video quizzes, 1 major paper broken up into several grades, final exam He grades the paper VERY tough, but you can do well on it if you put in the time. He is responsive to emails and cares about students. If you want to learn take his class, if you want to be lazy, take someone else

email responsive, announcements, reminders. provides citing ex, Chicago, vague feedback. clear grading, organized assignments. interesting essay Topics. 1 research essay in sections which easy to complete. plus 3 short essays, video, chapter quizzes. long chapter reading, chapter quizzes, final exam answers in reading chapters, taking good notes.

Easy assignments easy to pass if you follow instructions.

took him for 1301&1302 online classes. few essays, one major and 2 small. tough grader, would recommend Grammarly as he takes points off for incorrect grammar/spelling. 1 quiz per unit, short easy video quizzes for extra points. amazing and clear teacher, is open to answering questions and is willing to help when needed. strict on deadlines!!!

I took Professor Patke almost 2 years ago. I really enjoyed him as a professor, he was kind and understanding to everyone.

Pretty easy class so long as you do the homework. You have 3 essays, 2 or 3 discussion posts, and the rest is Inquizitive, textbook questions, and short video quizzes. There wasn't much feedback on any of my essays and it was my first time doing Chicago style. He gave us some online info, but I should've emailed to ask more abt it so not his fault!

easygoing class! did online 1301 and in person 1302. In person 1302: lectures. you have canvas work every week (usually a chapter reading + quiz, and 3 videos + quiz ). Midterm was handwriting 2 essays or 1 essay 1 MC. 1 research paper you do over the course of the lecture, with his guidance. Very funny guy, reminded me why I love history so much!

FYI: I took him online asynchronously, so I really can't speak on the way he teaches in-person. I enjoyed his class and took him for 1301 as well. One major essay in this class, it's a semester long project. He is a harsh grader, but it wasn't too bad for me. I think anyone can get an A, but i would be careful if you aren't strong in writing.

I took ENGL 1301 in Spring 2025 (hybrid). The exam format was clear—two essays or one essay plus multiple choice. The midterm included a research paper. He's strict on grammar and gives detailed feedback. He also shares thoughtful life lessons. Recommend reviewing grammar rules! I plan to take 1302 with him, too.

I took this class in Summer 5 weeks and that very awesome. He has video quizzes, chapter quizzes assigned each week. Some group projects that you need collaborate with classmates and some essays write by your own. He is very perfect and give good grade and good feedback to his students. Recommend him to you guys

Excellent professor of HISTORY I have ever seen.