Had this professor in the fall of '07. I'm surprised to see so many critical reviews of him. If you're a serious student and enjoy learning then this is the guy for you. He does tend to be condescending/arrogant, But his lectures are fun. Just know how to properly form an essay and you're set. Besides, he plays CIV, thats a point bonus right there.

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Teaching method is satisfactory in regards to keeping students interested. Only problem I have is the grading method on tests. Rather than grade your knowledge on the overall chapters and class discussion ,your 3 tests speed compositions on a narrow subject of his choosing. If you have difficulty writing timed essays don't take this class!

I must say that I thought he was an amazing professor. He actually cares about his students and wants us to succeed, even outside of the college walls. It is alot of work , but I must say I actually learned alot in his class. He is funny as well. Don't take if you plan on taking the easy way out.

He's hard, but fair. He told everyone on the first day that it would be hard, so we were warned. Uses good illustrations for key points. I'd recommend him to any serious student and would definately take him again myself.

I love the 30 min standup that's starts every class-- great way to get the morning started if you have to spend it in class. The only issue are those ridiculous tests... I acually love writing and I'm in school to teach English, but those tests are a bit much for a basic level class-- save it for history majors

he posts everything online even test then surveys so he know what to and not to do in future. his classes are funny and he admits he is a nerd. no your stuff if not you will definatly fail. definatly but classes and lectures are fun. u will also always have class and always till the time ur supposed to

I thought Gennari was one of the best teachers I've had at CCC, as long as you're willing to work hard and you don't mind corny jokes. He's super-helpful, as long as you ask for help. If you work, he will teach you a lot, and more than just dates to memorize.

He's a hard teacher, but unless you really enjoy the challenge of learning, you will not enjoy his class. He puts in what you do. If you ask him questions about upcoming tests, he will explain it to you. Most people talk about him behind his back insted of asking him questions. Then later they complain about their grades. I enjoyed his class.

This class was one of the most difficult classes I have ever took, but one of the best. If you take this class you have to work hard very hard and my tip is to listen to the podcasts they are a huge help. I think most people focus on that Gennari makes the class difficult and can be arrogant at times but the bottom line is he wants you to learn.

Great guy. He helped me more then any other proffesor in college. However, he also helped me in life. Although the class is pretty tough, he'll help you have a good time and enjoy learning. I seriously, seriously reccomend taking his class.

Took this professor for summer courses. I visited this website and was terrified of the course. The truth? If you're not intelligent and imaginative, you'll likely get a C. I did well in his class because I tried to be creative with my answers. He is very straightforward and generally very willing to help. I would say he is the best professor at CC

I CAN'T BELIEVE THE REMARKS THAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PROFESSOR. PROF. GENNARI IS THE BEST HISTORY TEACHER YOU COULD MEET.HIS LECTURING MAY BE A LOT BUT IT IS UP TO THE STUDENT TO DO THE WORK. HE WAS EXCELLENT, MAYBE THE STUDENTS NEED TO READ, STUDY, AND LISTEN TO HIS LECTURES AN WRITE THE NOTES.IF NOT THEN YOU WILL FAIL. JUST HAVE TO STUDY

Gennari's the man. He knows what he's talking about. We always end up with a laugh every class, and he relates history topics to stuff we can relate to. But it does require a lot of thinking if you're willing to put in the work.

The professor does give out hard tests, agreed. I truly believe he is trying to help his students, he is very straightforward. He tells you from the jump to drop the class if your not serious. You WILL NOT cruise through this one!!!!

I was very nervous at the begining of the class. He does give fair warning that his tests are challenging. I struggled on the first quiz, than realized if you complete the study guides it is everything on the quizes. His classes are fun and thought provoking, awesome teacher. I reccomend him to everyone!

Professor Gennari has made an accomplishment by actually causing me to take an interest in History. He relates topics in the class to situations that the students may have been through. He's funny, brilliant, and not to mention, a doll! My favorite professor.

really good professor, relates topics to present day issues we can understand. helpful and funny, one of my favorites.

I think he's a very intelligent man. He wants you to learn a thing or two and apply critical thinking in various areas. Just work hard. I suggest taking him. He's quite entertaining. ;)

Professor Gennari is a very intelligent stud. He keeps you interested in the class and he always keeps you on your toes. If you get an A in his class it's because you've earned it. Though its not an easy grade, I thorougly enjoyed his class and will miss him :)

I had Professor Gennari for two semesters, and he is my favorite teacher. He's hilarious as well! Not too hard on the eyes, either. His classes are hard but very entertaining. You'll do well if you're not a bum. He just wants you to think, that's all! ;)

If you like to think, you'll like this class. I actually got C's on all his essay tests, but got A's on all the quizzes (by the way handouts = answers to the quizzes). I ended up with an A, but I actually participated in class which he really takes into consideration. We had about 40 some students and I was 1 of maybe 5 or consistently participated

He is easy if u study the quiz n the test, good thing is u get the quiz n test before hand, so u know what 2 study for. He if fairly easy compare to other world civ teacher. he is funny. take alot of notes n u will be fine.

For the Spring 2011 Honors course, he did not give out any weekly quizzes. Our only grades were three essay test, participation, an essay, a self-evaluation, and a group presentation were we had to try to "fix the US budget". He is an AWESOME teacher, but can be a tough grader. I definitely learned more in this class than I ever have in History.

best professor ever! keeps attention during class. just write notes; not just the outlines. you only use the textbook for quizzes. he makes paying attention and participating fun!

He actually makes history fun. The information is easy and he is HOT also so that helps:)

My favorite professor of college and one of my favorite teachers I've ever had. His class isn't easy but even though it's not easy I still can't wait to go to his class. You not only learn about history but he teaches you life lessons. I feel like I am better as a person after having his class.

This teacher is the best. His test are kinda hard but the quizzes are super easy if you study and all the answers are all in the textbook. He is a tough grader because he wants opinions and facts not just word from word what you studied. Definitely my favorite teacher.

Excellente!!! He is the best history teacher that I had at the college, he really makes history fun , he cares about personal and intellectual development. Very smart guy and also with a great background , He is fair with the grades; if you want to pass his course , you have to work hard and think outside the box, not easy at all!

Really cool dude. Really down to earth & utilizes technology to reach out to his students. Lectures are fun & interesting. Quiz's & essay tests are available on his website to study. I disliked the essay question tests, he wants the student to create a unique and somewhat farfetched narrative. However, he truly wants all his students to do well.

Gennari is not an ordinary history professor. At many times, Gennari will go off track during his lessons, often speaking about unrelated class topics? which gives students the idea that he's an uncaring and non-serious goofball, but he will always find a way to link his mindless in-class ramblings to the history that he teaches; take him.

this man is truly a genius. he cares about each of his students as long as you try. his test are hard, but if you try you won't fail. he really knows what he is talking about and wants everyone to understand it. he loves history and movies. this man is the best! take him!

The most interesting professor I have ever had. He knows his stuff and can keep a captivated audience. The exams however are very difficult, it is nearly impossible to get an A in his class. If you don't mind a C, take this class!

Excitng, innovative makes an 8am class worth going to. His test are difficult but once you simply just answer the question it get simpler.He loves what he does and makes you want o learn what he is teaching..Fresh and motivating..

Best class ever! Thanks for everything Dr. Fab!

His classes definitely are not easy, but he provides every resource needed. Every test/quiz question is on his website, as well as the audiocasts(which help a lot). The thing with the essays is he just wants you to be able to explain what happened, not just memorize the notes. I definitely recommend this professor.

LOVED these classes, Prof G is terrific! 7week classes are intense, but interesting! His audiocasts are far better than the textbooks. I struggled with the tests, but he was very patient with my extensive questions. If you need help ASK! He is very accommodating when a student puts forth the effort. Don't be disrespectful in class. Duh, people!

A prof who clearly loves history, is very patient with first year students. I found him to be very helpful, although not as clear as I would have liked, but helped me whenever I asked questions. You reap what you sow, SO PUT IN THE EFFORT and you will be graded accordingly! Put the cell phones away while you're in class, duh people.

Very, very nice. Passionate about what he teaches...very nice. Mentioned Harry Potter a few times in class. Challenging but not hard. Essay tests. Would recommend!

Hard to adjust to a 5 week course with his expected layout for essays, but with hard work, outlining, and patience, you will do fine. If you are struggling: SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO TALK TO HIM AND FOLLOW HIS ADVICE. You must work for your grade and prove to him that you are adapting and understanding his expectations of the work load. STUDY!

he is a very good teacher.I highly recommended

He is an excellent professor! Probably one of my favorites, it is a lecture course and he is very energetic and lively making the 2 and a half hours bearable.

Great teacher brought the love of history out in me again he is smart and passionate about what he teaches and wants you to learn and have fun learning one of my all time favorite professors

No interest in this b4 I took class..now I'm hooked. He is funny, extremely smart, very willing to help u get a better grade. You must work for grade. He uses relative examples and he is funny. Participate, ask ?'s and pick his brain for help. I love class. If u don't want 2 challenge urself don't go 2 his class. Otherwise prepare to learn!

I was dreading this class and ended up LOVING it. He made the class very interesting although at times went a little overboard with the sexual references. He is clear on what he expects and goes as far as to give a sample essay of what he is looking for. AWESOME PROFESSOR!

I took world civ 1&2. Best class ever. He engaging, funny, and a great guy. Others found is class hard but really he gives you everything you need for test in his lectures. He even lets you use a notecard on test for extra help. I got an A in both of his classes and wish he taught more classes at CCC.

Classes were always fun. If you showed up to class and participated you could not fail. Taught you to think analytically rather than just reciting dates and facts. exams were difficult, but made you think and prepare for them. barely even used text book, but lectures were meant to keep your attention. definitely recommend Professor Gennari

Professor Gennari taught you to think analytically rather than just reciting dates and facts. Exams were difficult, but they made you think and prepare for them. The lectures are meant to keep your attention. He encourages you to participate in class. I would definitely recommend Professor Gennari. Report this rating

he is amazing. i LOVED class. no, it's not an easy A, but this is college. I dreaded this as my 1st summer CCC class and now I wish he was teaching at my university. His lectures are engaging & he uses funny and relatable examples & analogies. He is extremely clear (gives sample essay answer) and lets you use a notecard for the exam. take him!

I only cared about US history before I took World Civ.. I wish he was teaching another summer class because he has me hooked. If you take good notes (including his examples that aren't on the slides), you'll be fine for the exam. You can use a note card! Class is fun and engaging and he makes boring topics and time periods interesting. Great prof!

I took Professor Gennari's class 2 semesters ago and I still think of him in comparison to my other teachers. He was the best teacher and if he knows you are working hard he will work with you. He is engaging and funny. He should teach literature and combine history with it. I feel he set a high standard of learning for me.

Professor Gennari gives his lessons efficiently. However his essay exams can be a little intimidating because he is a tough grader. I took his 7 week class (which was a little fast paced) and your class grade was based on your exam grades and participation. Be prepared to do a little research yourself for the essay exams. Participation is a must!

Prof. Gennari has a raunchy humor and uses it often. Once you get past that get ready to laugh! Also take a lot of notes, his slides don't even tell half of what he wants. If you want to pass know more than what he tells you and make complex connections. If you do that then you will get an A. It is a bit of a time consuming class.

Loved Dr. Gennari! Very interesting lectures and fun classes. Slightly weird, but hey, who isn't? Participate and you'll go far! Easy and informative!

He has lectures to listen to but some do not give out enough information for the tests. If you are not a good writer and do not think you can write a paper with little Information that he gives you in 3 hours, do not take his class!!

makes you think analytically, defend your answers, cite your evidence. made me a better thinker. introduced me to stuff I didn't know existed: foucault, ovid, gibbon, shelly, aristotle, cherry springs park. As a gay man I needed to hear that the spartans encouraged same-sex relations and were the best army in greece, made me feel important.

Don't understand people's complaint that you can't get an A. I got an A - other people got an A. did you go to office hours? prep your essays ahead of time? tests have plenty of comments on them - did you adapt to them. he wants students to think not just repeat stuff. if you want high school take someone else - you want college take gennari

Do not walk into this class thinking its an easy A. He makes you work for your grades and the tests seem hard, but they are much more simple than they seem. If you struggle, go to office hours. He will sit as long as he can, and walk you right into the answers. I will absolutely be taking his course for 102!

Professor is fine. Runs a professional class, expects you to do professional work. Problem is the students. Had a woman who threw a fit in class because she wouldn't put her cellphone away (no phones in syllabus), another one got belligerent because SHE fell asleep in class and he asked her not wake up. Real professor at school of amateurs

better than anyone i had at temple. CCC is lucky to have him, he should be somewhere with real students. he runs a real class with real work. tests aren't MC think mini-research papers - need to prepare not study for them. most students only care about grade, dont see what theyve got - an awesome professor who is far better than they deserve

His lectures are insightful and thought-provoking, but always light and humorous as well. His quizzes are easy and straightforward (questions are provided ahead of time on his own website). The tests are definitely challenging, but he is always willing to help. I can't say enough about how great his teaching is, must take!

A+ prof. Don't listen to the haters. I'm in Silicon Valley and they have no idea what a great resource he is. God, the coin he could make out here. did you go to office hours? Why not? did you prep your tests? No? what did you do for 5 wks? ask questions in class? read text? listen to podcasts? no? then how good of a student were you? he's great

I love Pro Gennari! His lectures are awesome! He's very nice and hilarious! Also he's very organized. He has his own website where he displays all the information you need, minus the lecture slides. He even provides audio lectures that you can more information, or if you missed a class. Participantion is a must, quizzes are easy, hard test grader

Professor Gennari was fantastic! Lectures in a way that keeps you interested & able to understand history. His lectures are hilarious & kept my attention, & he gives plenty of resources to help you succeed (extra credit, audio lectures/essay prompts always online). Grades tough, but if you work for it and take lots of notes, you can pass easily.

One of the best professors I've ever had! He's incredibly knowledgeable & presents the material in a fun, interactive, & comprehensive way. He's absolutely freakin hilarious, energetic, & encourages questions. I learned so much in his 101 that I purposely took his 102 class purely for my own pleasure & encourage you to take him no matter your major

I personally loved his class but it's not an easy class to pass. He gives you his website which has all the test quizzes and lectures to study from. Remember his tests are mainly about explaining what happend and analyzin why it happened. He makes the subjects interesting and connects it with current events. Also participation is a must

only issue i had with gennari was his lecture notes being somewhat confusing other than that he had a very enjoyable, interesting class can tell he is passionate about his craft

Great

Great professor. He has a cool and hip way of translating some of his lectures. Very qualified. Has a doctorate and wrote a book. his quizes are online you have to study the questions and memorize it. The tests are definitely harder. Easy B

As an RN this class was very important. I just didnt know it then. I'm sorry for all the mean things I said and thought about him. He's not teaching a HIS course as much as teaching you how to think. I have to analytically think every day. I ask "Why" 50x a day. why, why why. this course taught me to ask why and not just repeat. sorry prof.

He's a great resource. but you have to know what you have. 30 hours of lectures online, office hrs and comes in on off days to meet, he gives test Q out wks ahead. Use him. you have to be active learner not a passive sponge. he IS smarter than u, dude, so you cant BS him, and research in europe is what good eur. his. profs do. explains your D.

OMG! I went to one of his special lectures outside of class and he knew everything. he talked about the histories of 12 different countries, 4 religions, 8 ethnic grps, wars ancient and modern. you have no idea what he is capable of. he's playing down to us. ur neg. rating says more about u than him. didnt realize what I had. use him dude is right.

Loved this class. Expect to participate a lot if you expect to be on his good side. Also be prepared for his tests. His grading is brutal.

Professor Gennari is an awesome teacher. I enjoyed the class and his lectures.

At first I was like what did I get myself into, but he is crazy hilarious. I never thought I would laugh in a history class. I do not like history what so ever, but he made it fun and enjoyable. Grading is really hard does not want you to recite back the notes and wants you to give more information.

Frankly, i hated this guy from the first class. However, if you can put in the required effort(a lot of it), you can get an A. Hes funny, but hard to follow. Follow his directions on his tests! Listen to the audios online, read the book... Only write what he talks about. See him in his office hours! He's really not as evil as he seems.

He's mean at first but you'll soon realize that hes actually a decent guy.

People complain all the time about his classes. If you put effort in and care then it is not super hard. If you bull crap you fail very simple.

guys. he tells you a few thing right up front. 1. if you "need an A" take someone else - it is right there in the syllabus (bet you didnt read it, did you) 2. he is getting you ready for higher level college and a 100,000$ year job. he asks, why does it matter? for you to explain your answer. only hard if you expect life to be multiple choice.

amazing how many ppl miss the point of the class. it is like thinking the pushups are the important part of basic training. the test is where the learning happens. youll never use Plato again. but constructing an explanation & defending it? all the time. his grading is to ask questions (why? so?). if you had it, he wouldnt ask. makes you think.

I just finished up Professor Gennari's online World Civ class this summer. I have to say, it was informing, entertaining, and at times funny. Audio lectures are to the point, adaptable and enjoyable. Your grade is based on your effort. Listen to all lectures and take notes and read. He communicates well through email and seems very nice. AWESOME!

Professor Gennari has a awesome way of teaching and he's funny, and cute to. As long as you listen to lectures and pay attention you will do great

Prof is a hard teacher but if you pay attention in his class, you will be more than fine. He gives interesting lectures, that you can't not pay attention to because you are laughing the entire time. He makes class a lot more enjoyable. As long as you make an effort, he is there to help you and will prove extra help.

Great stuff!

reading these responses is like reading a different person. tests are not about opinions but about reasoned positions, rubric facts. his lectures using analogies to try to make plato relevant why do you not get what an analogy is? is a class only powerpoints? stop "no 1 gets an A" of course they do. office hours? did u go? did u change?

i think many of the july "awful" ones are fake, the same semi-literate person. driving dwn numbers. good job 3 essay tests. you need facts + explanations+examples. like in a real job. test study guide - day 1 lecture podcasts - 30+ hrs. who else does this? office hrs. + email + A work gets an A (has test models to study) what more do you want?

why are you in college? is it to rewrite powerpoints or have things explained. if you want the latter, he's great. the whole point of the class is to think, question, analyze, probe. go elsewhere if you want to mindlessly repeat words. he tells u how to improve. he's pro-you. keeps it real. but be honest w/ urself. was that really ur best work?

Lot's of people on these ratings say getting an A in this class is nearly impossible. I took the 5 week summer course and although he graded the (all essay) tests a bit harshly, I was able to pull out an A for my final grade, even though I'm pretty sure I did awful on the final essay. This class is fun and he is a cool guy to talk to. I recommend:)

Professor Gennari was an exceptionally great teacher. This was the first class I've taken in college that I actually looked forward to each day on top of that, there wasn't ever a day I wasn't smiling! Yes it's hard, I studied non stop on the essays but didn't get the grades I wanted but still pulled out alright, just do it and try harder! EXPLAIN!

talks about everything - answers questions. doesnt talk about "sex" he talked about patriarchy, feminism, definitions of masculinity, LGBT in history, marriage, youth issues, and philosophers like foucault and freud. how can u hear all of this and so miss the point? hes your man for adult learning and topics want middle school? go elsewhere.

The professor takes the time 2 get 2 know the students. He finds out your interests then includes them in the lessons. Its a fun class! Its easy 2 write 4 exams because you can relate 2 material/make it your own. He has power points, podcasts, office hours, and study guides 4 exams. This class is so much fun the #1 essays were always on exams.

This class is so much fun! I was able 2 remember information on Assaryians / Persians, the Greek / Roman militaries, and also the trauma upon Byzantine / Arabic Islam. You recall info because the funny examples used in class. I found the essays easy 2 get an A include class funny stories, podcasts points, text book info and a little of me.

He makes podcasts of lectures. he made video lectures for HIS 102, he will meet at cherry hill to discuss your essay for an hour on a random wednesday. what more can you ask for. his essay comments are correct. he asks questions (why?, how do you know? so?) to highlight points we're missing. and he's right and honest. he's there for us.

Dr Gennari is an enthusiastic lecturer who made class interesting and fun. He encourages participation and counts it as a significant part of your grade. You will not get a good grade for just showing up. You will need to put in effort. He does however make clear what is needed to do well. He is extremely accessible. His pod casts were a big help.

3 essay exams. study questions beforehand. have to prep your stuff. website with all materials. podcasts lectures. new video lectures. office hours will meet most days and spend lots of time on any questions/work you have. he's woke. an ally. a safe space. an intellectual partner for serious students. what more can you want?

Entirely lecture class, but he makes the lectures really engaging and even entertaining rather than something to fall asleep to. 3 essay tests, very detail oriented grading, but you do get the questions WAY ahead of time.

I HOPE REALLY ENJOYED THE TIME IN HIS CLASS WISH I HAD HIM 4 102 CAUSE PARTICIPATION MEANS NOTHING WHERE IM AT NOW. He took time after class 2 help me answer essay exam questions, reviewed b4 class and helped me learn 2 balance work, studying and fun. He also gave me relationship advice. He cares. Although I'm Jewish he still valued my beliefs.

This class was fun He makes info available 4 you 2 pass, podcasts, power points and reviews material from previous class. He is available 4 help b4 and after class. He cares about u learning and wants you 2 succeed well beyond CCC. If u get him u will enjoy learning in class and when its over you will wish you could have more time 2 spend with him

If you want 2 enjoy learning history take him He cares and takes the time to teach the information to you When you take his essay exams you will recall information needed because he reviews it in lectures and makes it relatable to you. I recommend answering his questions and being an active listener in class. Read, listen 2 podcast participate.

Awesome guy. Never a dull moment in his class. He made it bearable, as well as audio lectures were available if you missed class which was awesome. Hes definitely on top of things. If you participate consistently, and do decent on tests you wont have a problem getting a B.

I learned that 1000 word essays do NOT guarantee an A. I learned that 3 exams in 5 weeks is an amazing thing, I get bored fast. His quizzes are pretty much A's that are handed to you. He does not give back the last test. I was kind of bummed. I appreciate this class. I took it January to February. I advise that those who get bored fast do the same.

A tough but fair teacher. Very passionate about his subject. Unlike a lot of CCC teachers, he makes you work for your grade. There is no faking it in his class. Very opinionated, sometimes sarcastic. Extremely knowledgeable and willing to help you assuming you are giving 100%. His podcasts are great resources in & out of class.

A tough grader but will talk to you about what you can change to get a better grade. Very passionate about the subject and makes his lectures enjoyable. Not a huge history person but his lectures are given in a way where I wanted to keep listening. He does do all online quizzes and tests for his102 so wouldn't recommend if thats not your thing.

I have to say this class was not as easy as I thought it was going to be, however; in my opinion, he is fare and will help you if you need it. You must put in the work and stay on top of your assignments to get a good grade in his class. As others have said, he is a tough grader but its because he wants you to think about the topics.

Put you in your essay exams, participate and study your notes. Make the material relateable to today. Let him know u value his class lectures quote him on essays. Ask 4 help and listen to the podcast. He wants u to be u so personalize your exams and have fun. He wants u to learn and succeed

I never liked history until I took his class! he makes it fun, engaging, relatable and funny. He is a tough grader and requires you to think. He values class partition greatly and will make that VERY clear! I would highly recommend this professor but don't think this class will be an essay A:) GOOD LUCK!

reading these responses more about the student than the prof. no question on the exam? didnt study three questions (like he said to do) offensive? he doesn't say stuff I agree 100% with (you try talking about gender, racism, sexism, religion and slavery w/ 100% likes) must do lectures online student thought they could avoid class.

No doubt he is one of the hardest professor I ever had but also the best. He's good and love what he is doing. He put a lot of time and effort to bring the best out of his student. I'm an straight A student but it's 2/3 of the semester and I don't think that I would get an A for this class. However, I don't regret taking him and I would do it again

really fun interesting class, very nice professor he keeps you entertained all class

Amazing professor! Very funny and will keep you entertained all class. However, he does have high expectations for his tests so it is important for a student to pay attention in lecture and read the chapters. In the beginning of the semester he made the class seem way harder than it was. He made history interesting!

He is an incredibly tough grader but his lectures are hysterical. He is available to go over things and it seems like he truly cares. I hope to take his other classes for fun In spite of the hard grading. He really makes you think outside the box.

If you take his online classes, you relying mostly on lectures via podcasts and fact finding in the textbook. DO NOT SKIP VIDEOS!! Also you have to know the difference between analyzing and summarizing a piece of history, I learned that the hard way with lots of critique.

Dr. Gennari is an amazing Professor. His class does what all History classes attempt to do, make history come alive for those studying it, and it succeeds. The lectures are dripping with information and character. Most importantly Dr. Gennari is able to instill in his students a deep desire to overcome their only true competition, themselves.

It wasn't an easy A, but a rewarding one. He makes history enjoyable and comprehensible. He is down to earth and has no problem finding time to help students just as long as they're willing to put in TIME AND EFFORT to succeed. WATCH HIS VIDEOS ONLINE, CREATE WRITTEN OUTLINES, PARTICIPATE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS BEFORE TESTS!!!

He is encouraging. Take good notes, record lectures, tell your story in essays to make them unique. History is helpful to your future. Ask questions it gives u extra credit.

If you want to have fun learning history take him. He helped us relate to yesterday by relating to us. Tell your story in essays make them unique. Ask a ton of questions. He gives extra credit when u ask him things. Let him know how u feel about each topic and tell him that it still impacts what we do each day.

I hope wish he taught other classes. He made me believe in myself and helped me know how history and my life are related. Ask a ton of questions and let him know about u when writing essays. How the fighting effects your life today and what u can learn from past war strategy. I learned preparation, and lack of fear and wrote about essays about it.

Professor Gennari used podcasts and textbook material for his assignments. Easy to follow along but tough to get a high grade on his tests. Still passed and was able to openly communicate. Even admired his effort to raise awareness for mental health

Took him for online history 1 and 2. Very easy class. Watch the lectures and read the book, easy A

I had the most informal testing environment. He was very helpful and he is very awesome. Professor Gennari is the best professor you will ever have. I recommend that you take this professor. I would take him again. He gives you what you need for the exams and more.

NO CELL PHONES! PERIOD! Take it outside of the classroom. Caring. Wants students to achieve in school and in life.

He was very helpful and definitely enjoy his class.

not many COVID ratings lectures are online - 45 hours of lectures. thats a 15 week class. like it or not he gives you what you paid for. you have to listen to lecture though not skip around. study guides test your notetaking not you fast forward ability tests are many but small. instead of 1 and huge emails ask "does this help?" at end

thought I'd add my thoughts post-Covid too. first, thought he was great. all the stuff is organized, straight forward, detailed. 2nd, i looked up his sched. he's had 500 students since Covid. only 1 complained here (thats .2%). 3rd I know now what phalanx is and see it @ BLM protests. I see history now. 4th not rude. doesnt take BS/lies. good.

If you need to take a history class, you should take world Civilization with Professor Gennari. Class is well organized. The lectures are all available to you online. Listen to his lectures and you will do very well. Expectations are clear. No surprises. Best online class I have taken at CCC or anywhere else to be honest.

Had Dr. Gennari several times & he's AMAZING. Fantastic lectures are relatable & really dig into the "why" of history while showing why it's still relevant today. He can be really funny, too. The sort of teacher who makes you want to learn. & he's always willing to work with students when they need him. 1000/10, wish I could take more classes w him

I took this class online due to covid and really enjoyed it compared to my other professors he did very well with the adjustment. The class was well explained and organized

His class is exactly as he describes it, maybe even easier. His lectures may be long but if you take notes, its pretty easy. I would absolutely take his class again!

Dr. Gennari wants you to learn the topics, not just memorize dates and names. Loved the class and learned a lot more than any history class I had ever taken. Watch the lectures, read the text, fill out the study guides he provides, and you will do great!

While he is certainly a tough grader and doesn't hand out A's to everyone, this course was designed in a way that made it difficult to not succeed. The minimum grade you could receive on a test was 50, and he dropped our lowest test grade at the end of the semester. The lectures were also entertaining; you get your money's worth of information.

Took this class during winter intersession so it was fast paced. Read a few chapter, watch the given lectures and you take the quizzes and tests every other week. I took this class during COVID so its completely online, but I am definitely looking into 102 with Dr. Gannari.

Online during COVID i dont understand the ppl with "lectures super long" - umm, its college. thats 75min twice a week for 15 weeks. why is a 45min video too long? Can you explain Buddhism in less time? videos, notes, guides, then practice, practice Easy A my 5th grade sister cant believe ppl think this is hard Complainers didnt do the work

I took this class for the 6 week summer semester and I have to say it was extremely easy. All of the quizzes are bases on the textbook readings and tests are based on his lecture videos. If anything, the videos would be 45 minutes to an hour long and you would need to watch about 10 videos for 1 test. But his study guides helped a lot.

Complete all the study guides for tests and quizzes and you will have enough answers to get an A/B on each quiz/test. Lectures can get side tracked but he does well at trying to make up for loss time. class is clear and organized as long as you use resources and try

Best professor I have ever had. Not only did I learn a lot of interesting material in this course, but I feel Dr. Gennari's discussions in class and lectures have helped me to become a better and smarter person. Not to mention how much he cares about his students and makes us feel very important and valued. Definitely recommend!

I actually enjoyed this class and would take this class again. He does provide you with quiz study guides (based on textbook readings) also test study guides (based on class lectures) lectures can be long and not to mention there are several of them lol but very interesting! He wants you to learn not just memorize the material he teaches.

His lectures are awesome, but you have to participate. Tests and quizzes are very fair if you prepare properly for them. My favorite moment in his class is when he showed us data for our ZIP Codes while discussing what SuperZIPs are. I learned something about myself and the world I grew up in that day.

Dr. Gennaris lectures are really really interesting. Before his class, I had no interest in history because of how it has been taught. However, prof kept me very much interested and wanting to know more. I will say the country in which we live in is something! Thank you Prof for History 101 & 102. Id take it again just for the lectures.

Very entertaining/great educator. A very rare combination in the realm of higher schooling. He provides a study guide for his quizzes and tests. Anyone with more than 2 braincells can pass this class with an A. Anyone complaining about this course is either mentally handicapped or is so lazy they want the professor to take the course for them.

I loved the way he lectures. He is very entertaining and reviews all test information before hand. I took notes but never needed to study because he reviews the material. If you read the text and take notes it's a fun easy A. on essays tell your opinions and it's guaranteed extra credit. Explain how history applies to your life and it's an A plus.

This is a professor who is super kind however you'll need to learn his sense of humor. Is easily distracted and tends to go of course from his lectures, very often, but makes learning fun by interacting with students. Overall, a great professor, I highly recommend.

I loved this professor! His lectures were captivating and I learned a lot. His class made me realize that learning is more than just passing a test or a quiz. I lost my "A" streak in his class as I finished with a B, but I appreciated his dedication to teaching and eagerness to help me. Hands down my favorite professor so far.

Love his lectures, very engaging when it could be mind numbing

Give respect to get respect kind of guy.

He was a great professor. His lectures were far from boring. His class had two sections to it, the tests were based on the lecture notes and the quizzes were based on the textbook. He provided study guides for every assignment and the study guides matched the assignments so they were very easy if you took good notes.

Professor Gennari was a wonderful History professor. Very clear with what he wanted from you. Classes were lecture heavy, but he gives you a study guide where the question is answered in his notes. Quizzes are more textbook-relied. Only way you don't pass is if you don't participate or pay attention. Genuinely cares about his students.

Absolutely knows his cultures and is happy to talk about anything. The lectures can become incredibly open ended and slightly off topic but he'll always find a way to loop it back to the topic on hand, making it more interesting and relatable. Really serious about people being distracted/on their phones, so just don't do that and you're good

Really smart guy, very straight forward class. Answers emails very quickly and cares about his students. Do well on the tests and quizzes or you wont do well in the class. If you pay attention and take notes you'll be fine.

Took this class online, it was a lot of reading, and a lot of lectures to listen to, but I found him very engaging and easy to follow. Do the work and you'll be fine.

Took him for HIS 101 & 102. I was used to his way of teaching, my trick was watch lectures on 1.5x speed, write answers to questions and add more info in class then use those notes to take online quizzes and tests. Passed with A+. Great professor, lecture heavy (boring) so you gotta be smart with it. But definitely easy to pass his class!

Professor's lectures can be long, but engaging if you stay focused. Textbook and study guides were essential for passing the tests. I found unstuckstudy AI a helpful tool alongside other resources like ChatGPT for preparing for exams. Overall, a challenging but rewarding class.

This professor is absolutely amazing! The way his class is set up is so easy. If you print the study guides and follow along during his lectures you're set. Fantastic lectures. He is extremely knowledgeable and makes history very fun. Attendance isn't mandatory but I recommend going.

Enjoyed teaching style

By far one of the best professors I have taken he is amazing. There is no way you can fail this class he provides all the necessary information needed to get an A. If you need this class this is the right professor to teach you.

Dr. Gennari is knowledgeable and explains material well, but he's not the best professor. He can be a hothead and struggles to engage students. At times, he came off as sexist and would press students until they gave answers that matched his own views. He's not the worst, but his lack of self-awareness and attitude make the class hard to enjoy.

I wish I could take him again his lectures were great. For those on here claiming he is sexist, I guarantee it's because he said something about real world problems when it comes to gender. For my class he didn't favor women, he favored the people that showed up to class and didn't skip all the time. His grading was fine and tests were easy.

Dr. Gennari is an awesome professor! When I first took his class, I wasn't a fan of his teaching style. It took a bit of time to adjust to it, but I'm glad I stuck it out. As someone who is a fan of history classes, there is no one more knowledgeable than Gennari. I had fun, learned a lot, and the workload is manageable.

Hilarious and intriguing lectures. He is very straightforward and will tell you how it is but still understands that his students are human beings. He demands respect but will also give respect unlike many other professors. His tests and quizzes aren't too hard if you read the book and come to class and pay attention. Favorite professor of mine.