4.3

Clara Keyt

History - Colorado State University

4.3
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
64%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

64%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

63

4

9

3

4

2

8

1

5

What Students Say

One of the best teachers at CSU

AMH - 5.0 rating

She is great at making her lectures useful and interesting

AIST - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

15%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 51 grades
Most common grades:
A (24)
A+ (9)
A- (7)
Grade Distribution
A(33)B(7)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 55 reported grades
A: 24
A+: 9
A-: 7
B: 7
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (16)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (11)
LECTURE HEAVY (7)
Amazing lectures (4)
Tough Grader (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Respected (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

HIST

5.0

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5.0

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HIST102

5.0

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HIST3002

5.0

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HISTORY

5.0

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4.0

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4.0

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3.0

Reviews (89)
5.0
2.0
HIST
Grade: A
Sep 20, 2013

Absolutely Awesome

5.0
1.0
AMH
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 4, 2013

Wow. She is great. Very captivating with her teaching and examples.

5.0
1.0
HIST102
Grade: A+
Oct 4, 2013

Wonderful! I would take a bullet for Dr. Keyt. And I do not even like history.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2013

Not only is Dr. Keyt captivating in her lectures, she was there for me when I needed someone to talk to.

5.0
1.0
HIST
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2013

Not only are Dr. Keyt's lectures interesting, she was also there for me when I need someone to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2013

She is very interesting I teaching, very helpful in counseling study skills after class, but most impressive is her willingness to help, talk, and listen with personal problems. She is very caring. She has touched my heart and helped me carry on when I was at a low point in life.

5.0
1.0
HIST
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2013

So caring. So interesting. She is not actually all that easy, but her lectures are clear with interesting stories for examples. This makes the class both fun and easy. Great teacher. Learned a lot.

5.0
1.0
HIST3002
Nov 8, 2013

Clara Keyt is great. Very helpful. She regularly makes her lectures pertinent pointing out how and what is useful in the professional world.

5.0
1.0
HISTORY
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2013

I am considering changing my major to history. She makes it so interesting. Dr. Kite has a way of making little things meaningful in life and history.

5.0
1.0
HIST102
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2013

She is my favorite Professor ever. very helpful and kind. Interesting and smart too.

5.0
1.0
HIST102
Nov 29, 2013

I love Dr. Keyt's class. I actually look forward to it every week. Informative, interesting, and most of all she makes history useful. My hero!

5.0
1.0
HISTORY
Dec 2, 2013

okay, she is not easy, but she makes it fun.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Dec 5, 2013

Wow, great ratings. everyone loves Dr. Keyt. She makes each student feel special. I thought I was her favorite. The rest of the class appears to think the same thing. She is very personable.

5.0
2.0
HIST151
Dec 9, 2013

Dr. Keyt is a great professor to have for history!! I have never enjoyed history, however in her class I have actually enjoyed lectures and have learned a lot that I slept through in high school courses. Highly recommend if history is not the class for you!

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 13, 2013

Today was the last class. So sad. I am going to miss Dr. Kyte. She made one of my tougher subjects fun and easy. Thank You! Hope you read this.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2013

I have always loved history. Dr. keyt as only increased that. Her lectures are fascinating stories that really peaked my interest. Looking forward to my first upper level class next semester with her.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2013

Yay, I got an A. I have never got an A in history in my life. I actually deserved it too. She makes class fun and easy to learn. Awesome.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2013

I so wish I could take a class with Dr. Keyt next semester. Of course her class is all full. She was great. Will miss her and her interesting talks.

5.0
1.0
151
Dec 24, 2013

Come to class. She is nice and a good teacher. If you do not get an A or at least a B, rethink college.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2014

Absolutely loved this class.

5.0
2.0
HIST
Feb 18, 2014

Not as easy as others make her out to be. Have to come to class, read, listen and participate. But it is all great. Dr. Keyt is interesting making it all seem easy when you try.

5.0
2.0
AMERICANHIST
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 8, 2014

Not as easy as previously rated. She makes it seem easy. Have to read and come prepared. Love her class, lectures and discussions.

5.0
2.0
HIST151
Grade: A+
Mar 21, 2014

Got my midterm grade - A. She is awesome. Attend class, read, do not yell profanities and all is well. Not easy if you do not make an attempt. Do your part and Dr. Kite rocks.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2014

I disagree about Dr. KEYT not being easy. Her tests and grading are very easy. Then again, I do pay attention in class, stay awake, show up, and read. I do agree that she rocks!

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2014

Definitely pay attention in class, stay awake, show up, and read. The last rater nailed it. She does not put up with those who do not want to learn, do not complete assignments, or text in class. She loves classroom group work and it becomes obvious who is trying to bs her. Be sure to show up on slow days as she gives free extra credit.

5.0
2.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2014

Simple amazing. Don't be a jerk and she is wonderful.

5.0
2.0
HIST
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2014

My favorite class so far. She is my favorite prof. Hope to take more of her classes.

4.0
1.0
HIST349
Grade: A-
May 2, 2014

She is a very sweet person and I learned plenty from the class. She is also very flexible with assignments and is generally very easy. My greatest critique is that she knows very little about wars. We spent literally 5 minutes on the Korean War yet we would spend say 15 on the grassroots movement against poverty in Milwaukee during the 60s.

2.0
2.0
HIST151
May 4, 2014

She is a little hard to follow because she always seems super out of it, but her tests are easy.

5.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: A
May 14, 2014

Great lecturer. interesting, sweet, and helpful. I loved her class. Only down side was that half the class thought she would be extremely easy and came to class stoned or not at all. Even though she does not take attendance, they appear to all be failing out.

5.0
2.0
HIST
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 16, 2014

I am going to miss Dr. Kyte and her class. She is so fun and knows so much.

5.0
3.0
HIST
May 21, 2014

Wonderful teacher. Don't let the easy ratings fool you. She expects her students to do their part. Seems large portion of the class were not expecting a final exam and only a few bothered to show up for class. I think she was not as easy as our friends from her last semester told us. I loved her class and she is not difficult if pay attention

5.0
3.0
HIST151
May 23, 2014

She expects a lot. She also gives a lot. Her lectures are very good. She makes things relevant for future occupations. She uses a lot of reaction discussions, very easy points and learning opportunity if you just do the reading. I changed groups as my first group was not did not do well in her class.

5.0
2.0
HIST151
May 29, 2014

Dr. Kite was my favorite teacher last semester. She was simply awesome.

5.0
3.0
HIST151
Jun 9, 2014

She was amazing. Interesting, knowledgeable, and helpful. She puts her lectures in a context of what will be useful for a career. She is also there for the students, both academically and personally.

5.0
2.0
HIST151
Jun 16, 2014

Simply Amazing.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Jun 27, 2014

I loved her. I wish I could major in Dr. Clara Keyt.

5.0
2.0
HIST151
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2014

Taking a short summer course. It is awesome. Half day lectures buzzing along from one issue to another. Great lectures.

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Jul 24, 2014

wonderful

5.0
2.0
HIST151
Jul 30, 2014

She is so cool

5.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2014

Dr. Kite is Great. Loved, absolutely loved her short Summer course. This was the perfect first course for my new University life.

5.0
1.0
HIST349
Aug 14, 2014

Great class. Small with lots of personal attention. Dr. Keyte is very helpful and knowledgeable.

5.0
2.0
AIST
Aug 21, 2014

Attended Dr. Clara Keyt's class at UW. She is wonderful. She is great at making her lectures useful and interesting. Nothing short of awesome.

5.0
1.0
AMH
Grade: B
Aug 21, 2014

One of the best teachers at CSU. Put off taking history for my senior year. Hated high school history! She is fun.

5.0
2.0
HIST151
Aug 25, 2014

I you get the chance to take her class, do it. She is wonderful. Great class. Others may be easier, but Dr. Keyt's class is awesome.

5.0
1.0
HIST150
Sep 3, 2014

Semester is just starting, but I can not wait to tell everyone that Clara Keyt is awesome.

1.0
5.0
151
Sep 22, 2014

Literally the worst prof I have ever had. You cannot follow her lectures no powerpoints and her tests are just an essay answering one question.

5.0
3.0
HIST151
Sep 29, 2014

If you Do your part, she is wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Not easy and even though she does not take roll, her classes are set up where you better attend. Some test questions come from reading, but most appear to be from her lectures. She also gives hints and extra credit on days when attendance is light.

5.0
3.0
HIST151
Dec 1, 2014

Literally the BEST. Requires participation, paying attention, and phones and laptops put away. Interested in learning, take Dr. Keyte. Want an easy A, to day dream in class, or to skip, take someone else. Gets a bit grouchy with those trying to take advantage of her kindness.

5.0
3.0
151
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2014

She was there for me when I needed help.

5.0
3.0
HIST150
Grade: B+
Jan 20, 2015

She definitely makes you work for the grade. Expects attendance and participation. Interesting and knowledgeable. Great lectures.

2.0
3.0
24101
Jan 27, 2015

Absolutely shocked by the ratings and comments on here. Clara is a very well intentioned teacher but had some of the most incoherent lectures. No intro into what we would talk about and would Just jumping around with unclear power points without anything really making sense. Seems harsh but I would not recommend taking Clara Keyt's class.

1.0
5.0
HIST150
Mar 27, 2015

So unclear about everything, and changes her mind the night before the test about what we are being tested on. Horrible.

5.0
2.0
HIST
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2015

Loved the class.

5.0
3.0
HIST
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2015

Awesomeness in flesh! She was great at respecting opinions and encouraging us to think about tings deeper.

5.0
3.0
SOUTH
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2015

excellent instructor for Southern History

4.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2015

She assigns pop essay assignments (they are open note) so class attendance is important so that you can take good notes and get good scores on those pop essays. She's very passionate about history and you can tell that she loves to teach it, however, some of her lectures tend to jump around quite a bit which makes it a little harder to follow.

4.0
2.0
HIST151
Grade: A-
Oct 29, 2015

She was super helpful and her lectures were interesting and fun.

2.0
3.0
HIST151
Nov 13, 2015

There is a lot of information in the lectures that are useless, and the information is very scattered. The lecture moves very fast and if you miss information there is no way to make it up. Get good at taking notes super fast and trying to get the information you need. There is not a lot of homework or tests, so everything has a lot of weight.

5.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: A-
Jan 26, 2016

Loved the class. She is definitely not easy and you have to attend and takes notes.

3.0
4.0
HIST151
Mar 25, 2016

Lectures are interesting and easy to follow. However, she's a harsh grader and can get defensive if questioned about poor grades. Be sure to take good notes and don't skip class. At the beginning of the semester she wanted students to purchase an online history lab that costs $99. She later stated it wasn't required.

5.0
4.0
HIST346
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2016

Dr. Keyt brings a more sociological approach to history. Her goal is to explain not only what happened in the past, but why it happened and how it shapes our identity and behavior today. She looks at cultural meaning behind food, jobs, climate, power relationships, plus more! She was balanced with good proofs and readings for her arguments.

2.0
4.0
HIST151
May 9, 2016

She isn't a bad teacher, but her grading expectations were never communicated and the grading was completely random. One test the class average was a 66%, and the next test averaged 93%. She also talks very fast during lectures, so it is important to pay attention and go to class.

1.0
4.0
HIST151
Grade: B
May 10, 2016

She is the WORST do not take this class. She was not clear on her grading and everyone lost points for stupid specific mistakes that she did not mention! One of the worst teachers ever. Along with this, lectures are hard to follow and have lots of info you don't need.

3.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: B
Jul 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Definitely didnt look forward to her classes. She practically just had a picture up on the screen and read a textbook for an hour. She wasnt horrible, just graded carelessly at times. Her grading ran completely on ego, so if she was feeling good one day youd get a good grade and vice versa. Not a terrible class, just a lot of BS like all gen eds.

5.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

Great class. Loved the lectures. Lectures are not from text at all. Must read and listen. Not easy. Fair grader, but not a push over. Expects you to learn history even if you are an engineer. Do not take if you do not plan to attend or work for a grade.

5.0
4.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2016
Would take again

Wonderful. looked forward to class. interesting and had to attend. Had to do homework and assignments. Not easy, but interesting, fair, and a great teacher.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HIST151
Grade: A-
Oct 28, 2016
Would take again

Great Prof. Not easy, nor a push over.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

Clara lectures all period every class, but her lectures are very detailed. Studying for tests and doing pop quizzes (5 a semester) is super easy as long as you take good notes. I found going to every class very helpful as she does give so much information in one class period, it is only hurting you if you miss a large chunk of notes.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
HIST151
Jan 22, 2017
Would take again

Do not buy the textbook you don't use it once! Just show up to class, take good notes, do the extra credit and you'll do great! The tests are graded easy especially the final. But trust me drink some coffee before class or you'll be sleeping every class. The only thing that kept me going was all the notes she has you take. And no homework ever.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
HIST150
Apr 15, 2017
Would take again

She's really knowledgeable on her subject, but is very strict in class. Laptop use is heavily monitored and absolutely no cell phones. Tests are all essays, and the grading depends on your TA. Pop quizzes are given essay style, but if you miss class you'll really regret it. She's very nice and cool if you go talk to her!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: B
May 1, 2017
Would take again

I didn't enjoy or understand history until I took this class. Lots of information given during lecture so it's important to go. Only grades for the class are essay exams and one paper. She goes into heavy detail about why everything is important, which made it really interesting to me. Great professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HIST151
Grade: C
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Keyt was a good professor. Her classes were valuable, but you really have to watch out for her pop quizzes. Because the class is based off so few points, just missing a pop quiz or two will bump you down to a B. She really likes giving pop quizzes on the least likely of days, like the friday before Spring Break. Just don't underestimate her class.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
HIST151
Sep 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Literally I believe this women is trying to sabatoge you and your grade. She knows a lot and holds herself to that. She kinda wants to prove shes better at history then you rather then teaching the material. She just puts pictures on her PowerPoints then just talks. She only does pop quizzes and essay tests. Her study guides are also no help :)

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HIST151
Grade: A-
Oct 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I have mixed feelings about Dr. Keyt. She definitely knows what she is talking about and she makes material easy to understand, however she can be rather unpleasant at times. She is a quantity over quality grader on the tests, and she will passively shame you over questions you may have. She said the book was required, I didn't open once.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
4.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Keyt clearly knows her stuff but she can be very rude to students. Don't do anything on your phone because she will literally call you out in front of the whole class. She has pop quizzes that are essays and they are a huge part of your grade so DO NOT miss class. Her tests aren't bad if you study. SO MUCH WRITING IN THIS CLASS

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
HIST151
Grade: B
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Have to take notes the entire time but still very straightforward

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
CO151
Grade: B
Sep 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She clearly knows a lot about history, however since CO151 is a gen ed course she seems to be very harsh in order to get through it as fast as possible. Very "my way or the highway" about learning; goes very fast through lectures, doesn't post slides (not like they would be much help; only pictures), and doesn't "do" study guides

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
HIST151
Grade: A-
Oct 16, 2018
Would take again

Great professor, I respect her style of teaching, as I actually learned something for once! Come to class because she doesn't post the lectures online and you NEED to write notes on her lectures because the tests are solely based on them. No textbook use, save your money! Super easy A if you attend every class!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
1.0
HIST151
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

So terribly boring

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
5.0
HIST151
Nov 25, 2018
Would take again

Her lectures are very easy to understand and very interesting.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

5 easy pop quizzes, as long as you show up and take notes you will do well. She is such a sweetie and is extremely passionate, you will do well because she will captivate you. I LOVED this class.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
HIST151
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Keyt was a great professor. Shes a little intimidating, but shes not as much of a hard ass as she might come off as. Theres basically no homework in this class, as long as you show up everyday and take really good notes, it was an easy A. You just have to go to class

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

My absolute favorite teacher ever! She initially seems intimidating but shes super cool and passionate about what she does. If I could take this class over and over again I would. If you show up and do your assignments you will pass easily.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIST346
Grade: A
May 28, 2019
Would take again

Clara Keyt is a real gem at CSU. She is a mentor to her students and she takes her time to get to know her classes. Her lectures are always thorough and interesting. She composes herself in the most professional manner while maintaining friendships with her students. If you are interested in history, a course with Dr. Keyt is a MUST.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
HIST151
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Keyt is scary at first but is actually a really nice person. There are 3 tests, 5 pop quizzes, and 1 major paper. She spaces everything out very well but fell behind at the end of the semester. Go to class because she will know your face and it is decent learning experience. Sometimes the lectures are boing but totally worth going to.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
2.0
HONR292
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Clara is very scary. My class bonded over our distest for her. One day a student directly asked for help and she said "people would laugh at you if you turned this in." She loves history and liberal arts, and I learned a lot from her class, but as a person, she is very scary.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ETST255
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor Keyt was amazing. She made the class super interesting. Most assignments are straightforward and simple. It's basically all lectures until the exams and short group writing assignments. She also didn't make us do ice breakers at the beginning of the year which was a nice change. She makes an effort to talk to students before class starts.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
HONR292
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Keyt may be an okay history professor, but NEVER take her Honors seminar. She is condescending, constantly tells STEM majors that they have no idea how to understand anything besides science. She showed prejudice against several different religious groups in lecture, and offered to "educate" us in her office if we disagreed with her opinions.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

15%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 51 grades
Most common grades:
A (24)
A+ (9)
A- (7)
Grade Distribution
A(33)B(7)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 55 reported grades
A: 24
A+: 9
A-: 7
B: 7
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (16)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (11)
LECTURE HEAVY (7)
Amazing lectures (4)
Tough Grader (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Respected (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.04 avg change
Oct
Nov
Dec
May
Dec
Jan
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HIST

5.0

(9)

AMH

5.0

(2)

HIST102

5.0

(3)

HIST3002

5.0

(1)

HISTORY

5.0

(2)
+12 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CO151

4.0

ETST255

4.0

HIST346

3.5

HIST150

3.3

151

3.0

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