BEST teacher on campus. Just do the homework. not hard and very interesting. Great class discussions.Class gets easier as you go along. I took him 2 times, will take him again! Very good man. I'm lucky to have met him. Change my life!

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This man is great. Not for the slackers or those uninterested in history. He's radical, challenging, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to be his student. Don't take him if you're a close minded individual, he's amazing.

class is hard but a great challenge. im glad i took his class cuz it made me realize how lil i knew about hist. i recommend him if ur willing to be challenged... discussions and presentations were great... i can honestly say i miss having that class...

I'm not going to lie: this class is difficult and Zarate is VERY intimidating and in-your-face. BUT, he is one of the best history teachers I have EVER had. He teaches to you THINK. I admit I wanted to drop the class initially, but I am so grateful that I didn't. I'll never reget taking his class.

Like in the movie "Folks just can't handle the truth"

He is in your face. U BETTER not have an opinion opposite of his because U will become his enemy and pick on U most. He even praises HIS wisdom & education & compare it 2 how low yours is! If you want to be spoon fed your history...take his class! He is not open 2 open minded dialog.Take some1 else!

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Get to know the man and you'll better understand that all of these attacks against him are nonsense. I highly doubt that those of you who dislike him have ever fully completed his class, probably just dropped it as soon as you felt threatened.

I've chosen 2 take him 2x. He is HARD, INTIMIDATING, SCARY, but lectures r interesting and he is 1 of the best @ PCC. Ur paper writing skills will be challenged and he gets u ready 4 university work. Comes on strong, b/c he wants 2 make sure you care enough 2 make the effort so his time isnt wasted.

he is a great teacher...is hard no doubt but if u study and read what he tells you to..u will do just fine..i can say that my writing skills have improved becuase of him HE IS HELPFUL u just need to ask for help. I LOVE HIM

Ladies he is the finest teacher in the world. I literally had the hots for him. Okay, enough of that. He is a great teacher. He will teach you a lot but at the same time his class is very challenging. Highly recommended!

AWESOME!! the best teacher ive ever had. he really makes you think. just awesome!

Very interesting perspective...but he is tough.

It is obvious that the last three June 6 and 7 comments were a "collective mind"....precisely how Zarate is trying to teach us NOT to think! Get it??? There is no doubt in the clarity of what he expects from you and he is a very generous teacher if you seek his help. Step up to the intellectual and academic challenge and you will learn something.

zarate is a hard teacher, he can be harsh, strict sometimes but i found that i learned ALOT!!!! from taking his class. some ppl think he sucks cause hes just way to hard and they dont like how he teaches, but once u get to know him hes a really down to earth teacher. hes cool! in fact im taking him again!

Zarate challenges you to challenge your own ideologies. He is an incredibly dedicated and charismatic professor who lectures with enthusiasm and sets aside time for class discussion. Don't take his class if you are unwilling to consider others viewpoints. Do take his class if you want to learn, from him and the other students.

My radical HERO! Very tough, will push you VERY HARD -- but he is fair, even if he manages to infuriate some of his less open-minded sutdents. Take him for a very diffedrnt version of history than you got in high school!

Professor Zarate can be a little intimidating at first especially if he disagrees with you but get to know him and you will find a great person. His teaching style is different because he speaks his mind and the truth. Although he is not a christian, he taught me more about my faith then any pastor and showed me that christians can be open minded

Professor Zarate is a truth seeker and teaches you the cold, hard facts. He further reminded me how cool college can be. I can understand the criticism he receives but Mr. Zarate does have historical facts backing all his arguements. If you want a dose of our real world history from a different perspective, do not miss out on his class.

Do you want to know the difference between college and high school? Take this class! Lots of work, and he forces you to think not just regurgitate stuff. Controversial, but fair, and contrary to what some say, definitely NOT a ****!

This class is a hard class.But,it made want to strive for the best grade that I could get.He is straight forward and sometime rude.But,it is not directed to you.He is one of the best teachers that I have ever had.He has taught me the more about history than anyother teacher.I will be taking another class of his.

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Used to love this guy, but after awhile I realized that Eloy is a prick. He's so full of****. Claims to be a very open-minded professor and yet he only teaches one viewpoint, which just so happens to be like every other professor: extremely liberal. It just frustrates that he doesn't teach both viewpoints and he really makes you feel stupid if you disagree with his philosophies. College is for teaching, not forcing your ideas on impressionable youths.

Awesome class

This guy knows his**** and and is not afraid to tell it like it is. He comes off kind of abrasive, but does so because he is really passionate about history. If you want to learn, take his class. He has great lectures and has high writing expectations. Two shortcomings; kind of a prick and takes intellectual dissent very personaly.

Okay, he DOES know his s*it. He is very "in your face", and isnt tactful at all. But if you try hard,and you work hard, and don't let himn get to you, you can do very well!

Anyone who wants to take US history NEEDS to take it with Zarate. It's an early class, but it's well worth it. Definatly one of the best teachers I've ever had. If I could take history every semester with him, I would. Don't be intimidated by his "hard exterior" he's really a nice guy.

He doesnt hand you your grade you dont earn it. He comes off as an **** but is a great teacher. i'm going to be taking him for about two more classes. if you are lazy and dont wanna put effort into the class this isnt a very good choice. is a great professor and is very wise. If you want to learn take his class you wont regret it.

People are intimidated by Eloy, but he's really got a good heart undernedth a veneer of machismo. His class is work, but if you pay attention to your writing (he cares a lot about your arguments), you'll do well and be challenged.

don't fall asleep in his class..... he will kill you.

This isnt an easy A, but its not hard if you study. he will get you thinking about stuff and maybe change your perspective on life. great teacher. challanging too.

A bit of an egomaniac just like the guy he shares his office with-Hugo but unlike Hugo he actually respects his students enough to challenge them to think critically about what he teaches-you have to respect him for that His very passionate about history and that makes up for the poor training he received-he did his grad studies in Riverside(lame)

He is definately passionate about world history. You do need a thick skin,open mind, and be willing to work hard to fully appreciate Eloy as a professor. His lectures are amazing. This is my second time taking one of his classes. I will be sad when there are no more classes to take.

He was awesome. Really challenged me. During the class I found a particular topic of interest. He read through specific books on this topic with me and helped me to clarify things and we really worked well together.

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He is the greatest history teacher in the wolrd besides being a great dad and a very hot guy. Really gets you thinking. I was sad to leave his class but was happy to have had such a great teacher. A must take class!

The man is pretty hard and intimidating at the beginning. once you get to know him, he's pretty cool and will thoroughly explain the material until you understand whats going on. He will make you a much better thinker. He's probably the best professor i had at PCC. That's because he's very passionate about his job.

Great teacher. Loves his job and it shows. He really wants you to learn the material. He is the best teacher i have had in P.C.C. Very helpful and speaks clear on the subjects. Take him and you will not be sorry.

One of the best teachers I have had at PCC. Very enthusiastic about teaching.

Zarate gives you a new perspective about history. He tells it how it is and he doesn't ****. He may come across as intimidating, psychotic, or difficult, but he really cares about his job and cares about the students who put an effort. Take the class its a great experience.

Yes he is very hard but he will bend over backwards to help you. Go and see him and he will take a long time to explain how to do better. He will push you very hard, which is what college should be about. Very important professor.

Yes, he is hard. One big chip on his shoulder as well! BUT, if you are one who is interested in history and you work for your grade, he is an amazing and great professor! Don't take him if you are expecting an easy A!

Yes he's hard but he pushes you to do your best, brings the subjects to life from different perspectives. Has the ability to spark your interest about history and make you a better student if you aren't to sensitive and self absorbed.

Fantastic teaching ability but a lot of work. If you take this class you had better be prepared. He is a serious teacher. The only bad thing about him is that he is intolerant of anyone who doesn't share his VERY RIGID views--especially if you are at all religious.

He will make you look at history, n life in general from a different perspective.He is such a hard grader tho.*cares enough to rent you out the books, and then you can return them at the end of the semester*must write essays&take quizzes on several books, ALL essays r graded w/ high expectations.

He is the best teacher I ever had. He has a uniquie style of teaching and attracts your attention. You will be required to read a lot, however the readings are very interesting. If you do all the work you are guaranteed to pass the class. He just seems very tough, however he has a kind heart. He is just very natural and sincere person. ..

Great prof! He will provide an entire new way for you to look at World History. He will demand that you read and write papers that are original and represent your insights. If you are thin skinned or unwilling to listen to views that are different than yours this is not the class for you. But, if you want to work and learn it is worth the effort.

Zarate is not everyone's cup of tea. He doesn't just lecture,he challenges and inspires and pushes his students not merely to memorize but to think.People don't like him because he doesn't pander to them,but he is what college teachers should be.

he is really an amazing teacher enough said!!

One of the best professors Ive ever had. He inspires his students to do the work. He motivates students who dropped out of college to come back to college. Great motivator and scholar. Always willing to help any student who cares. I reccomend him, his class will help your mindset on lifes obstacles.

By far the most interesting class I ever had. He is not afraid to tell you what other teachers are afraid to tell you. He critisizes both conservatism and liberalism. This professor is fearless, and much admired by me. Class isn't easy, but life isn't either.

He has two personalities; his classroom one, which is very straight forward and stern, and his office personality, in which he does everything to help you pass his class. You learn alot from this Professor, I would suggest you take him, if youre eager and hard-working towards History. However, if you just want a good grade, stay clear.

The best teacher i have ever had in my life. seriously. He crossed the lines and i loved it. first day of class 7 people got up and left. towards the end of the semester there was 10 or so of us left. everyone passed. He is clear, he will tell you what he expects and he really makes you think. dont freak out, stick with it. Youll be fine.

You will either love him or hate him! He's very passionate about history, and opens your eyes up to a lot of things in the world, very smart man. He has a book loan program and it's awesome because you don't have to buy all the books. That shows how caring he is about students. Not an easy teacher, A almost impossible.

A little heads up your in college not in high school so if your just trying to pass this class by not going or listening to him then your in for a wrong. You must study as you should for all your classes he is available any time during his office hours. has no problem with talking to you through whatever he wants you to understand. great professor

amazing teacher, you actually learn something, changed my life

I'M NOT GOING TO JUDGE THIS TEACHER OR HIS CLASS....I'M MY EXPERIENCE I'M GLAD I WAS ONE OF HIS STUDENTS!...

Zarate was my reason for going to school. I hated him during the first class, and he soon became my favorite teacher. Give him a chance, youll be giving yourself a true gift of having him as a teacher.

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Best professor I ever had in my PCC career. Really teaches, which is all too rare, and he's impassioned and compassionate. Don't get scared off by the first few days!

Willing to help you through

Great teacher! He's REALLY intimidating at first and can seem like an axx, but stick in there, you'll learn a lot, and he'll see that. It's very possible to get an A, you just have to work for it. Illiterate and lazy people will not survive. I never knew how much I would enjoy history until his class. TAKE HIM!

One of the most brilliant professors ive ever had. Yeah, he might SEEM tough, mean, whatever, but hes always fair. (this is college anyways, not preschool) He has a way of motivating his students.. not an easy A, but at least ull get to spend a semester with a passionate teacher who ull really learn something from!

I though the class was very interesting, he may be abrasive at first but if you do the reading and the work,theres 1 essay and 3 discussion papers and the midterm n final yo can easily snatch a b. Plus he gives good lectures even if he can be loud and high n mighty at some points.

HONESTLY, If you are not an A student, don't take his class, you'll be wasting both your time and his. I think the man is doing something great for the world, he's actually teaching awareness. Something none or close to none of my classes offer. If you want to develop your critical thinking and awareness skills, this is perfect for you.

He is the best teacher. I have learned that no matter what he say's it is up to you to make you own opinions. He tells you what the options are and lets YOU make up your own mind. Full of insight and knowledge. If you can't handle constructive criticism than don't take him... move to another teacher.

If you want to learn something then take Professor Zarate's class. I think he is the best instructor at PCC.I loved his class, and I found myself looking forward to the next one. He cares about each and everyone of his students. Not only in class but outside of class as well.Before you buy your text books find out about his book loan program.

Perhaps the most inspiring professor at Pasadena City College. Actually cares about his students, and has not withdrawn into misanthropy and apathy, as many other PCC teachers have. Does not tolerate any form of racism.

hard class but you learn a lot

is good professor but class is hard..... very easy to receive a B but almost impossible to receive an A.... too biased in his own views, dont know why an anti-war professor is teaching a world war class......

Basically, he is easy to talk to helpful and very into history. For those who've talked nothing but smack about him its about time you get your head out of your a$$ and realize you just Fu<ked up. He doesnt fail anyone who turns all their work in. the guy is an amazing professor and friend.

Mr.Zarate is a great teacher. I love his class. He has so much passion when its comes to history. He may be hard but he makes you earn your grade. Oh and always turn off your cell phone.

This is indeed a hard class and you best show up every time to take notes and hear what he hhas to say. you will learn so much and he is a very helpful teacher, i highly recommend him. there are lots of little quizes, like 5 points each every week, but they aren't too hard. just keep up your work and you'll do fine.

I had a great experience. This was my first college class after being out of school for more than 20 years. Definately not a class for slackers or thin skinned, narrow minded individuals. He kept the class interesting during the lectures. Seemed very passionate for his work. There was lots of reading and writing but he graded quite easy.

Great passionate teacher, but be warned he is VERY hard. If you're lazy and dont attend class or do assignments don't take him - even he himself warns you the first day. A LOT of work, but if you do all the work you are GUARENTEED a C. One of the comments below already lists his requirements for papers and final. Great tough teacher.

on the first day of class, he might act like complete a##hole, but stick with the class. there might be a lot of reading to do, but he gives a lot of time for you to read the text. i'm fresh out of high school and i still managed to get a B. If you do the work, you will pass and if you show that you care, you will get an A or a B.

Prof. Zarate's actually a pretty great teacher. He's very honest & upfront. First day of class, he may seem very intimidating, but he just wants to make sure his point gets across, he has no pity for slackers. So, if you plan on taking his class, make sure to attend all the time, it's mandatory b/c absence doe affect your grade. All in all, you'll

Wonderful/Great Professor, but beware. His class is a "minefield." There are 1001+ steps he makes you do to get a good grade and if you mess up or forget just one, expect to get a C or lower. If you keep up with ALL readings, assignments, and papers, a B is obtainable. An A is next to impossible.

Wonderful/Great Professor, but beware. His class is a "minefield." There are 1001+ steps he makes you do to get a good grade and if you mess up or forget just one, expect to get a C or lower. If you keep up with ALL readings, assignments, and papers, a B is obtainable. An A is next to impossible.

CANT EXPRESS HOW AWESOME ZARATE IS! BOTH 2A AND 7A ARE VERY DIFFICULT CLASSES! BUT HE IS SO PASSIONATE, AND MAKES THE CLASS WELL WORTH IT! HE WILL GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP YOU, BUT YOU HAVE TO MAKE AND EFFORT, (AND I STRESS THE WORD HAVE TO)! HIS ONLINE-CLASS IS JUST AS HARD/HARDER THAN HIS IN-CLASS, DON'T BE FOOLED! ZARATE IS THE BEST OUT THERE

IF HE WASN'T ALREADY MARRIED, I WOULD WANT TO MARRY THE MAN! HE IS THE GREATEST! TAKE HIS CLASS.... NOW! ONLINE - INCLASS.. WHO CARES! TAKE HIM! ZARATE IS THE SHxT!

Finally a college level class in COLLEGE! Imagine that! Yes, there is a lot of reading, keep up. Yes, is is ALL papers. GO TO CLASS. His lectures are pretty amazing and interesting. Take good notes, its all in there. I thought I would work my butt off for a B, but didn't care because I was LEARNING. I got an A. You'll get out what you put in.

Zarate is boss. Dude knows his stuff. Sure, he's demanding if you want an A; other than that he's cake. Do the work and you're guaranteed a C. His 'mean' attitude is just a scare tactic to make space for people who have the time/care about their grades. Only a couple people dropped, so I guess it works. Cool professor, really engaging lectures.

Extremely meticulous and thought out. Helped me understand the concept of war.

A big Hypocrite and Plays favoritism. He uses his students to his advantage outside of class but he is very interesting on lectures. Discussion are biased to HIS opinions and your opinions do not matter, and he claims that his style is different than other teachers, but he is the same as every teacher who claim they're different.

I have three hints to help any student interseted in taking professor Zarate suceed. The first one is the most important one, in order to do well in zarate's class you MUST participate in the inclass discussions PERIOD. If you are shy or terrified of public speaking SUCK IT UP because if don't participate in the class discussions don't expect to ea

Lectures are spectacular. Provides a narrative that counters popular beliefs to bring about a more open minded way of seeing history and the world. Sure there's bias, but most if not all historical narratives contains bias. Great teacher, great class. As long as you work, read, and talk, you're practically guaranteed a B. A's are a bit tougher.

Professor Zarate's teaching methods are incredibly useful in achieving a true understanding in history and the a world trying to figure out what is right and wrong. His course History 2A is the beginning step to becoming an intellectual thinker with sources and facts to back up what you say. A great teacher for students eager to work hard for an A

All about what forces were at work & who the people were, not what happened. Class requires serious critical thought. Discussion participation is essential. Don't be afraid, just speak up! Study the assigned chapter maps in the textbook for the weekly map quizzes. Also do Hist 20 if you can. You'll get more than just a grade from his classes.

Great guy. Hard grader, but he tells you that the first day of class. i learned less about history and more about how to actually think in his class. hard midterm/final, but still one of my favorite profs at pcc ive taken. dont expect an easy A though.

Great teacher! Not alot of work. No tests but do get plenty of quizes. Midterms, and finals are essays but if you read, and take good notes you'll do fine. Your guaranteed to pass if you do all the work. Highy recommend him for those serious history majors.

Warning: if you plan on taking his online class, you will work very hard every week just to complete the assignments-no breaks. You learn a lot, you will become a better student. Lots of reading and writing. Enjoy!

Zarate is one of the most challenging professors I have ever had. I not only learned about World History, but I learned how to be a better student. This is a legitimate college level class and if you can?t do the work in this class I really don?t know how you will get by in any other school once you transfer. To pass you just need to do all of the

Zarate is a great professor, he's really good about getting back to emails and communicating with students. He has a massive superiority complex, and openly admits his racism for Europeans. He heavily downplays Europe's role in world developments. Don't take him if you want a balanced view of world history.

good teacher, but i wished i took him when i wasnt fresh out of high school.

prof Zarate demands students to be an adult - they have to be prepared, be ready to word hard, and even improve in their writing. he is engaging, puts on a great show, and does not tolerate incompetence. overall a fun and challenging class.

Freshmen, doNOT take this class unless u are a badass writter & love to read & write essays. Normal ppl, read everything take lots of notes & go over notes before u take tests on-line & visit him for help on 4+page essays. A+ students, climb off your horse & help your peers understand the material & do participate but don't be snobs about it.

VERY HARD CLASS. He expects a lot. That being said, he's very passionate about teaching. I took winter intersession and there were 50 people trying to add. He let EVERYBODY add even though it gave him an impossible amount of grading. Just shows that he is truly on the students' side. He claims to be a jerk but I think he's actually a nice guy.

One of the coolest teachers I hace ever had. Im not a hist major but he makes you understnad hist in many different ways. A lot of work but if you do it you are going to pass with a C or better. Very helpful. He is all about the students and creates his class to our needs. But did I mention a lot of work/reading

He is one of my favorite professors ever! He is so dedicated to students and will do everything in his power to add everyone who wants to take the class. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASSES UNLESS YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT WORK! He will help you but has high expectations. He is such an inspiring professor and his expectations have made me such a better student

Left the class after the first day.This is my experience from 1 day.Zarate yelled at a female student for no apparent reason.When I say yell,he yelled like a psycho.Zarate said that PCC students who get A's are "hoaring for their grades".He said female Asian students at PCC dress and talk a certain way to get A's in class.Zarate is a creep!

Seems to me like he's just tired of lazy people. Although his class is loaded with work, he's also very encouraging and clear. He tells you from day 1 it won't be easy. He's straight forward and no bull! Kinda like the real world I guess.

Zarate is an intimidating teacher, but a good one. From the first day he says that the class will be difficult, he also doesn't take any bs. Class consists of lectures and readings from books he assigns. A lot of people tend to drop his class in the first few weeks though so only take his class if you feel that you can handle constant work.

I have taken Professor Zarate for a multitude of classes and looking back I would say that he was the best professor I had when I went to PCC. Currently a HST major at CPP and I can tell you that Zarate teaches his class like an upper division course. If your a HST major, Zarate will prepare you when you transfer out. Highly recommended.

the professor is very professional..you can tell he's very knowledgable however he teaches lectures over powerpoint that sometimes are bad and he skims fast through lectures-cant take notes because of this.. lots of reading class is 1/2 hybrid and the rest lectures..Wouldn't retake class just because of all the work- great teacher but lots of work

Really great professor. He assigns a lot of reading but all the reading along with the text connect to each other and sometimes contradict. It's all about weeding out the BS facts that we learn about.

This class is not by any means an easy A. If you are looking for that kind of professor don't take him. I would only recommend you take him if you a passionate history major. If you are not one don't take him. There is a lot of reading and writing! The only upside is that his course is clear cut.

Really fun professor, learned a lot. He was pretty easy for me, though there were a lot of others in class struggling. There's a lot of writing and reading, but just stay on top of it and you're guaranteed to pass. Don't forget to participate class discussions, they have a huge impact on your grade. Strict-expects plenty from you.

Professor Zarate is the best teacher in every way possible, that I have ever had. And I have had a lot of amazing people guiding me throughout the years. The level of respect that he shows his students is astounding. He is stern, and not an easy to please Professor, but that is because he truly cares about his students. One day I'll pay him back.

Great professor. Very strict, but rules are actually simple (no phones, no sleeping, good attendance). Workload isn't terrible. NOT an easy A, but do the work and you'll pass. Easily the best History teacher I've ever had. However, if you're more worried about your GPA than learning, you might not want him. Otherwise, I highly recommend him.

I love this professor best one I ever have, easy to approach, love all the books READD THEMM! he makes you read. Make you have wider perspective of History. Discussion is important! Very straightforward.

I love this class & this Prof! He makes class fun, interesting and you will learn the material. His group sessions seem intimidating at first but he makes you feel so comfortable! I will definitely take his class again!!

He will talk a lot, but you will learn quite a bit. First half of the semester has minimal reading, but second half is where you MUST be on top of your work. He's funny, professional, knows what he's talking about. He is great with answering student's questions and I feel that there really are no stupid questions with him.

He is a fantastic instructor and you won't learn more from any other professor at any college. He definitely makes everything easier to understand and relatable. Class will never be cancelled so expect that, and it's alot of work but you're learning. It's not hard, it's just time consuming like any class.

His online course was challenging since we had to complete about 4 essays every week for the 6 week course class. I like his lectures, videos and extra material. What I like the most was the fact he was clear about what to expect and homework was also clear on when to submit it. Very professional!

Prof. Zarate genuinely cares about teaching his class. He accommodates students that are simply trying to pass by giving clear directions and by providing you plenty of study time. If you want an A, though, you have to work for it - he can tell if you blew him off. He's also very funny and if you so much as ask, he will always help. I recommend him

Professor Zarate is such a great professor. I had trouble with History but his lessons, lectures, and readings helped me out a lot. Anytime I emailed him for questions, he responded within the day. The essays he makes you write help you understand the material a lot better. If you just do your work, you'll pass his class. Take him!!

Truly values critical thinking over rote busy work. Yes, you will have to read the book, write essays, and take quizzes every week, but you will gain so much more about the world and he will challenge you to think deeper. These are the qualities of a TRUE university-level professor. Not exactly the most easiest class, but you WILL LOVE IT!

This 6 week online class was the hardest class I've ever taken. If you want an easy A or are lazy, this class is NOT for you. There is so much reading & writing to do. There is a quiz and essay for each chapter & there is an additional book that requires a paper and a quiz. Take advantage of the extra credit he offers. Do all the work & you'll pass

By far the best history professor I've ever taken. His classes are challenging, but do the reading and you'll do great! I would recommend his class for anybody who's thinking about becoming a history major. He teaches you historical thinking skills needed for University. He's teaching you for the real thing! I still use his materials and readings

Zarate is an engaged teacher who gives lots of feedback on assigned essays and strives to help his students succeed. His classes are on par with other reputable college courses. If you are serious about transferring to a four-year university, and want to be prepared for the academic demands of that path, Zarate is the best choice.

He truly cares for the success of his students. Weeks before the course began, he continuously emailed the class and made us aware of the syllabus and what we were to expect. A lot of people complain about the difficulty of the course. Professor Zarate does an outstanding job on covering decades of world history in only 6 weeks. Will take him again

He is probably one of the best teachers/professors I have ever had. He was so good that I decided to take his 2A class. He gives lots of extra credit, which adds up quickly, and he's accessible basically anytime and anywhere.

Professor Zarate gives off this vibe that he is tough. But the reality is that he is really kind hearted and wishes only for the success of this students. You have to remember that nothing in life is easy. This class is one of those adversaries that will prepare you for the future. I thought this was going to be another boring class. It isn't.

Brings real world experiences to post modern times. EXTRA CREDIT. Quick responses via email. He is NOT a tough grader. Clear grading criteria, do the min and you will pass, go above, bring up your GPA. Motivational, lenient, and most importantly passionate about his career. Individualized attention. Open office hrs. Effective pedagogical practices

Prof. Zarate just changed my life. If all the PCC teachers have this attitude towards the students life would be so easy. Prof. Zarate is one of the kind I will never regret that I took his class. I learned so much from him. He is so caring with his students, he give office hours and help the student who need extra help. I will miss his class.

Great lecturer, really cares about the material and makes you care about it too. He also cares about your grade more than you do. Don't expect him to lay everything out for you though, his class will be tough if you're lazy or never check Canvas

He's tough,but fair. Be prepared to read ALOT! Attend class, participate in class discussions, and write your essays and you should be fine. Lots of extra credit opportunities.

He can be a tough teacher but he's definitely worth it. He is very inspirational and passionate as a teacher & can be capable of guiding you toward your goals. As long as you do all the work you will pass, & most importantly you must read the books he assigns, not much as the course one. Whatever you do don't drop his class!!!

This class has completely changed. He no longer requires long essays each week. Instead there is one long discussion post and one response to a peer. Be detailed! There are 2-3 chapters to read each week with quizzes (in the winter session). The quizzes are difficult but not impossible. He offers weekly extra credit, Do it!!! Interesting class.

Professor Eloy really made the class interesting and challenges your ability to reflect on world history. His online class was an easy A but you do have to put it in the time and effort. He did not require long essays at all! His discussions post had to be a minimum of 250 words. He is also a fair grader. I would recommend taking his class online.

This Professor truly challenges a person academically. He is very passionate about what he does for a career. I attended his face to face History 7A class. I would recommend taking him if you are ready to be challenged.

Great

I took the class online over the winter intersession. You do have to read to do well in his class but it is not bad at all. If you put effort into the class you should do fine. He offered weekly extra credit and extra credit on the final test. You will have to do weekly discussions and an essay.

If you planned to have history as your major, it is good to take him. Otherwise, try to avoid him. Once u take him, you probably have no time for other subjects! 1 textbook 3 extra books + quiz on the books quiz for every week write an essay regarding 'what did u learn' Extra Credit every week (essay type) he prefers u write as many as u can.

Professor Karate is a great professor. He is somewhat challenging but in a good way. Some people look at history as a easy class, but he challenges you to go into detail about what your studying. He also looks to provide the resources for you to succeed and does a good thing by doing his book loan for students.

He never gave full points on anything. He stated in the syllabus that he wasn't a very nice person and it showed in the announcements he made to the class. Don't rely on Canvas for your grade as the weighting is wrong. He offers lots of extra credit, do it! Overall pretty easy class.

Great teacher cares about his students & community. Knowledgable, and passionate about what he teaches. Every week you have an online quiz 10 questions, but they are straight out of the book super easy. Can't afford don't worry he has them and rents them for free. Weekly online discussions reg/what you learned in class. Super easy final & midterm.

He genuinely cares about his students and understands that they have other things on their plate besides his class. He makes it clear that if you complete the work, you will pass, no matter how exceptional/poor it is. If you honestly try, you will get an easy A.

I took his online class during spring semester. Do not get scared away if you are taking his online class. It might seem like it a ton of work to do but it is very manageable. He gives you a chance to do extra credit every week. Do not procrastinate in this class or you will feel very bombarded.

This was one of the hardest classes I've taken. That being said, I would 100% take it again. After I got used to the work load, I found the course content to be very interesting, and I don't consider myself to be a history person. If you work hard you'll develop a new historical perspective that I found to be worth the all the work.

Professor Zarate's communication style takes some getting used-to because he is very blunt, but I got past it after awhile. Overall, he sets clear expectations in his syllabus and offers plenty of extra credit opportunities. He gives a lot of homework and is a tough grader. An "A" is doable, but he'll make you work for it.

Lots of reading, but once you get the hang of the schedule its easy!

Hands down !! The best professor I ever had !! He is caring, and takes the time to explain everything!! You will learn from him, and appreciate his willingness to help you understand all that you need to do in his class. Im a better student because of him 10++++

I took Mr. Zarate's class a while ago, but he is the most memorable professor I have ever had at Pasadena City College. I took his class on Latin American history and learned so much more than I did at the University of California. I think it is very fortunate to have him as a professor at a local community college. Do the work, you'll get an A!

He a wonderful professor. DO take his online history 7A class online you will learn so much. he expects to write a minimum of 750 words or more. If you do all his assignment including extra credit you should be able to pass the class. He does care for his students he will find a way to help you pass. you have to try.

Lots of reading. But if you do all the work it is easy to get an A, especially if you do all the extra credit.

He is a really caring and nice professor. Just do the extra credit work and the assignment you be fine. As long you're trying you will pass the class. He cares about you. I guarantee you learn something after finishing this online course. Don't argue with him. show him you can do the work. you want to read ahead of time before taking the test.

Honestly, this class was so easy to pass. Follow the syllabus and turn in everything before the due date, it's not that hard. You have to put in effort. He does care about you succeeding, so message him if you need help. Gives out extra credit every week, not every professor gives out extra credit.

Honestly, the best professor I've ever had. He cares so much about his students and wants/ will do anything to help you succeed, in and out of the classroom. I even recommended my dad to take his class. Anyone who dislikes him must be incredibly lazy because it is impossible not to pass. His lectures are amazing and cover a wide spectrum of topics.

Had him twice (7A & 2B). I gained so much knowledge from this class that I still remember a year later. He is repetitive with story telling & we spent most of the semester re writing his syllabus. I want to retake him for the lectures but I wont bc his grading is way too unclear and lowered my gpa even though he praised me on being a good student

Took his online class during the winter session. It's A LOT of work, but doable. Discussion posts every week and respond to 2 classmates. 2-3 chapter quizzes every week, one term paper. Everything is from the book, so definitely read. You really have to put effort into those discussion posts. He won't give full credit just for doing it.

This professor Zarate is A+++++ I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of reading and learning from professor Zarate, if youre serious about learning history please take him youll have no regrets. I grew leaps and bounds from professor Zarate and have the upmost respect for him and his deep dedication for the subject.

One of the best teachers at PCC. I took him for HIST007A and HIST02B, both online. Truly passionate and will push you out of your comfort zone in order to think about the bigger picture. Do the reading and homework as well as all of the extra credit and you should be fine, though his grading criteria can be sort of hard to figure out sometimes.

A solid teacher, make sure to get the textbooks as that is where all of our tests are from. Really seems to care about the students as he will always do what he can to help you pass. Extra credit is also a bonus!

The Best professor for Winter/Spring semester. He is a real gem and caring person, thank you for all that you do for us (Students)

His is a style thats very close to junior or senior work at a university. If you plan to continue this major then take him! He will prepare you for whats really required of you in this field. If you plan on majoring in something else take him! He really makes you see the world differently and teaches you how to question it.

Bottom line: If you dont wanna to work and just float by through college, dont waste his time. All the negative reviews are from people who couldnt care less about their schooling. Zarate is a geneniue and caring guy, he works too hard for people to be so unappreciative. Dont listen to these people. Take his class and see!!

It is mind boggling knowing the most charismatic teacher I have ever had has so many poor reviews. This class is not for you if you are lazy and do not appreciate his effort. These times are hard, and he knew that. Shame on all the people who gave him a poor review, sorry youre unable to take college seriously and be a team player.

Text for this course is very interesting and the lectures do a good job connecting the text to the big ideas that can be taken away from the reading. Professor Zarates modules were well organized and supplemented with videos and he provided extra credit opportunities every week, the most I have ever seen a teacher offer. Fun & rewarding

Honestly all the negative reviews are a result of students expecting to receive an A while doing no work. This class isnt meant for students who are lazy, as long as complete all assignments ON TIME and put effort into your work you should be successful.

Wow, I am surprised at all the negative feedback. I took Professor Zarate's history class over 15 years ago, and I still remember how much I enjoyed his lectures. You have to put in the work by reading the materials and homework. I have my Ph.D.--so I have taken MANY classes, and Prof Zarate cares. He just does not put up with BS excuses.

This was an easy class and I learned a lot. There is an expectation to read- use your time wisely. Aside from reading and time management, watch Prof. Zarate's lecture videos for the main content. He explains historical concepts with broad frameworks. He's not asking you to regurgitate facts but rather contextualize them. Get used to writing.

I got the impression that Prof was a harsh grader & "not caring." Upon finishing the course, however, I can assure you the latter isn't true. Prof gives the gift of discipline, something that will be taken differently depending on the student's mindset. Prof made me a stronger, autonomous student; something that can't be yanked out of a textbook.

I enjoyed this class, but it is very lecture heavy. You must view the lecture videos, read the online textbook (free), take the chapter quiz, and complete a discussion board every week. Every week, there is an extra credit assignment (very easy and boosted my final grade from a B to an A). Overall, a great class.

Professor Zarate is a great professor! I took him in the Summer of 2022. If you watch the videos he provides, and do the work, you will pass. I learned a lot and not having to read a book for the class was a plus. He is a very different prof. in his style of teaching but I loved that! He is an honest professor who wants his students to succeed.

Just finished up summer 2024 with his class and it was a good breather from STEM. His course was well structured and engaging despite it being entirely asynch. Impossible to do poorly with the amount of EC opportunities he provides. He challenges you to think for yourself, rather than fall into the bias of the instructor. Great guy for summer class

I took Prof. Zarate in the Winter with one other class, not recommended. His class requires a lotttt of reading and quite a bit of writing. But if I had to take more history class, I would take him again. He is a terrific person and professor, he gave it his everything and I learned SO much from his class. He uses free online textbook.

Professor Eloy was really kind and understanding although he keeps in line with his syllabus, he provides so many extra credit opportunity its actually insane. He also responds really fast like 10 minutes tops especially on a weekend night. It was simple to do the assignments and learn material even with a busy schedule. Free textbook too!

Professor Zarate is a really interesting person who cares about his subject. His teaching style is a little weird, so I would recommend staying on top of your work and getting everything in before deadlines to avoid trying to get any accommodations from him. Can be passive-aggressive and sporadic, but he cares about his students in his own way.

I really loved taking this class with Professor Zarate over the summer. He uses open source textbooks, so there is no excuse to not read the material. I loved the lecture videos he did with his wife, they were always fun and interesting. He can be a tough grader, but he is very fair. Put the effort in and you will do well in his class.