Great teacher, he doesn't give out tests, and very easy.

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He is very enthusiastic about his subject and does a really good job of getting students involved in class discussions. He is challenging, but not so much that it's difficult to succeed.

Very nice. Will give better great if you talk to him, and if you are Latino.

Very intelligent, can be a bit hard to follow, but a very nice professor.

Very good teacher. He makes history seem interesting.

Very interesting discussions.

Knows what a history course is and how to teach it. Doesn't merely regurgitate the facts like the rest, but explains the significance of the facts and history as a whole. Challenging, but fair. Will reward you for your effort. Helps people discuss.

He teaches you how to think critically. He's very fair with grading, and if he sees your efforts you'll definately pass. Great professor who makes history to be really exciting!

A great History teacher. He will challege your critical thinking skills. Score more brownie points with him by participating in class.

good teacher youy will learn, he is hard though, if you want a class where you don't have to do much DON'T take this class. he is an amazing teacher and wil help any chance he gets, he came to a class study group once and answered questions for an hour.

One of the best teachers at IVC - he wants his students to succeed, but he wants them to work and learn. He's caring and understanding - ask him for help and he will help you. Highly recommend - if you are willing to work.

He is such a WONDERFUL teacher... likea ll the others say ... if you are willing to read.... and pay attention in class.. he is SOO caring about each individual student and very passionate about his work... take him if you want it to stick in your head..

Mr Marmolejo is very nice teacher. Very helpful, kind and caring so long you are willing to learn. But he is kinda of hard as there are so many readings that you have to cover. He is willing to explain more if you see him during office hours.

Definitely one of the best teachers I've ever had. I don't think I have ever enjoyed a history class this much. Amazing person. He's caring and always willing to help. He'll talk to you randomly if he sees you walking by. Definitely recommended. =)

He is the best teacher I have ever had and one of the reasons I stayed in college.

He's awesome! I would take another class with him, no doubt. I actuall enjoyed history. *gasp* Yes, surprised me too. ;)

cool..

A very nice professor, should be teaching in a 4 year school. class is boring and demands attention but very nice and helpful.

Very passionate about teaching. His voice is very soothing and draws you to sleep while lectures of Greek myths but overall great teacher. Responces are detailed and willing to help any students anytime. Essay exams and lota reading but worth taking.

No doubt that he's a very nice guy. But he gets really into his lectures, and if you don't keep up with the reading then this class is super boring. Lots of Reading...and Lots of Essays. DON'T TAKE unless you are seriously passionate about history.

One of the best teachers I have ever had! A wonderful teacher, humanitarian and extremely helpful! He will teach you how to critcally think, and prepare you for 4 year school and grad level work. Invest the time, it's worth it!

his class is very interesting..but hard..

He's my favorite. He's so nice if you just talk to him, and he remembers you. You will do great if you study. It's not really an easy A, but he tells great stories and likes students who put in the effort to do good.

Hard teacher, but you actually LEARN! Midterm & final: 5 short answers 1 essay. 2 research papers which you have to put lots of time into. Yes i would take this teacher again.

Hard teacher, but his passion shines through and carries you along. I wasn't very interested in the class until I took him.

really good teacher. anyone who says his 2 papers he assigns are difficult..well they are sissies! he gives very clear and concise instruction for these papers, so if you pay attention in class they aren't as troublesome as they look.

Good teacher.Fun lecturer, good story teller.

Not as difficult as some would have you believe. 2 research papers, a midterm and a final are the only works required of you through the semester. His lectures are so informative that I didn't ever need to open my textbook. Recommended.

best teacher i've ever had, but not recommended if you want an easy A or you don't care about the subject matter. the class takes a lot out of you, but taking the class from him was ultimately a rewarding experience.

I think that he is great. If you have a passion for the subject then you will do fine and you will learn a ton from this guy. One of the best!!

He is the best teacher I've ever had!!! I'm an international student, so it's hard to follow the lecture. but he is very helpful and encourages me a lot!

Marmalejo was an awesome teacher! If you do what you are suppose to its an easy A. All my papers and tests i got A's on and i didnt even read the book at all! TAKE HIM HE IS GREAT

Well, my class had like 7 people, so that was cool. Grades essay kinda hard, but research and you'll do fine. Don't count on last minute stuff, so if you are a true procastinator, watch it.

This is my favorite teacher ever! His lectures are lively and he expects you to participate in discussion. Prepare to spend at least 10 hours a week reading your textbook, otherwise you will struggle. Don't expect an easy A. He may be wonderful, but he expects a lot from you. I learned so much from him, and I would take him again just for fun!

Dr. Marmolejo is the most inspirational teacher ever. He motivates and really encourages his students. His classes are exciting and never dull, but he expects a lot of participation. It's not impossible to get an A because I did it, but its going to take a lot of work. It's also very time consuming preparing for his lectures and exams.

I am currently taking his class. If you really want to learn the subject, he is the best of the bests!!! The class is not easy and you have to be a critical thinker. The readings are taking all my free time, but overall it's very rewarding for me.

Prof. Marmolejo is an excellent prof., but if you want an easy grade look elsewhere. He is very willing to help, and cares about his students. He is quite intelligent,and speaks elloquently, so bring a pocket dictionary. I had never enjoyed history before this class, and now I am fascinated. He gets you to think INSTEAD of memorize!!!

Great professor!! Not an easy A, but anyone can get an A. He is extremely helpful and expects lots of class participation. Bring a college dictionary for his lectures and you will be fine. His tests are easy as well as the papers.

He is sooo knowledgeable! It's hard not to be intimidated by his worldliness. Great teacher with much enthusiasm for the subject he teaches!! Wonderful...I will sing his praises until the day I die. Take him and you will LOVE history!

I'm currently taking a history class with a different teacher, and I'll just say it really makes you appreciate Marmolejo.. he is so enthusiastic and rational and has a fair approach to history. Best history teacher I've ever had.

He is the BEST!!!!!!!!! extreamly helpfull and funny person. also really respectful to his students!! his lecture was kind of too professional but you'll learn a lot. don't expect for easiness, but you wont regret taking this his class!!!!!

A great teacher but attendance is a must

the best teacher ever!! a lot of at home work, reading mostly. if you don't read you'll regret it the next day. not the fact that he'll give a quiz, but when he'll ask questions about the reading and no one answers, you'll feel like a retard. he is the best teacher i have ever had. do the work and you'll be rewarded!!! TAKE HIM

I go to an Ivy league school and Marm is still my favorite teacher. No one teaches history quite like he does!

he is very passionate about what he does and is the most knowledgeable professor i have ever had. if you want to do well, he will help you. he includes a lot of participation and is a great teacher

The best professor I've ever had.

Most passionate teacher I've ever come across. He is very clear with his lectures and discusses topics in an unorthodox but delightful way. Makes you want to excel in this class and know the material. Just read the text and you'll do fine.

Made me want to be a History Major!

Doctor Francisco Marmolejo is motivating, intelligent, & patient. His lectures are fast, furious, but cares, often repeating for slower students..many beers to forget this. From this course you'll also increase your critical thinking & writing skills. We didn't always see eye to eye on every topic, but he is academically fair. (Good guy!)

Marmolejo... has got the most pep EVER! it's amazing how passionate he is about history.. and the class stays interesting because of him. tests weren't wayyy easy but if you were in class and you studied your notes hard, you'd do fine.. i got a B in the class but i wrote a pretty sh!tty paper so i'm not crying over it. this class is worth taking~

Perhaps the best teacher at IVC. He's willing to go the extra mile for students. Very passonate teacher. His essays are reasonable and gives students plenty of time to prepare. Midterm and Final are essays, so if you don't study you might have a hard time. Dr. Marmolejo is the best!

Best Teacher. Essays and papers are pretty easy, goes over all the information a lot so it becomes very clear. Just show up for class and study and you can easily get a good grade. If you need to take history, take him.

would agree with 8/10/05 and 12/28 posters. This is not on easy class. Shows up late consistantly, then keeps us late consistantly. grades hard. If you can, take Prof. Whechel for history. More interesting lectures and easier grader.

Marmolejo is mesmerizing. His passion for history is captivating and his class is fun. Exams are not difficult if you study and read the text. If you're taking history, take him.

very good teacher....but he teaches really fast so you have to pay attention and focus....he grades easy as long as you prove your point and try to get some help from him at his office hours...that helps alot and he tells you exactly what he wants from you on the papers....the class is a little challenging but if you do your**** you'll get an A...

Probably the best professor at IVC. He has a passion for history that rubs off on his students. He is very helpful and extremely clear. You have to do all of the work to get a good grade and volunteering in class is bonus points in his book.

He is VERY passionate and caring. His class was hard and I had to study, but he is a very fair grader and just a sincere, nice person. [this is all coming from a person who hates history to death]

Requiers more work than many other JC classes but he is very entusiastic about what he does. He sure can teach. If you want an easy class dont take it but if you want a teacher that will teach you something that will stick with you good choice. He is always willing to help

HANDS DOWN my favorite teacher of all time. no one teaches history like this man. his stories will make you want to curl up and drink cognac by a fire place. i am absolutely in love with this man and his teacher. my god. really not a hard class. he only requires reading, which is interesting. SEXIEST BEARD OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR SURE!

This guy is amazing. As a history major I totally vouch for him. He is old school and you just don't find professors this dope anymore. You must come in with a great attitude and want to broaden your horizons or else your just fooling yourself. If you allow yourself to get down with the readings, you will learn sooo much!

He is a very passionate teacher. He loves teaching and wants you to learn. He will come into the audience so you'll pay attention. If you participate in class, and do the 2 essays you will pass the class (B) and you will learn something. He learns your name, very personal. This is one of the few classes that is easer if you’re a guy.

Very passionate about his job and is always interested in helping students.

sexiest man on campus, latino teddy bear / walking encyclopedia. you will fall in love with his super fast talking, unending well of knowledge, and beautiful, amazingly groomed grinny little face.

Professor Marmolejo is awesome! He is arguably the wisest, wittiest, and most educated professor at IVC! His lectures may be a bit overwhelming at times, but if you listen in class, keep up with the readings, and attend class regularly, you'll do well. If you're having any trouble, he will help you! Take him!

This guy is awesome he has a lot of knowledge and he is very helpful. Some people say his class is hard, but its really easy as long as you can make up BS. Just make a bunch of connections even if they dont seem to mean anything and you will get an A. Also just participate in class, if you do this he will like you and give you an A. Great teacher!

I am in love with this professor!!! He inspired me to be a history major. This class takes a lot of work, but you can do it.

Great teacher!! Best in IVC so far and best history teacher in my life. He has a huge knowledge and he is extremely passionate. He explains facts and he gives a critical view of them. That is his greatness. You have to work for his class but if you follow homework and participate in class you can get an A.

simply the man.

this guy is super educated(Cal, Stanford grad.), and probably the best at the school. I feel smarter from taking his class, and a better writter. all test are in Essay form, but not hard. 2 big essays during the year. novels assigned do not need to be read.

This guy is absolutely amazing. He makes the most boring subject come alive in his lectures and keeps you involved and entertained.

Love the class. Has a great carisma. Always understanding.

Professor Marmolejo is the greatest professor ever. He is kind, helpful, passionate, and truly wants his students to succeed. I would recommend taking him. His class is challenging, and there's a lot of work to do, but if you actually want to learn something about history that goes beyond facts and figures, he's your man!

talks to fast during lectures and course materials are very difficult. learning history doesnt have to be so hard. go take someone else instead.

This is definitely not the class for anyone who is lazy. I wanted to drop it but I'm glad I didn't--he's the best history teacher I've ever had. You don't have to buy the book--everything he wants you to remember/learn is covered in his lectures. If you can write, you can easily pass this class. We only had 1 pop quiz and that was ungraded.

By far one of the best teachers I have ever had! If you are not clear on something he will go over it with you! The class is not an easy A. But you actually learn something,and if you pay attention and do the work you will get an A!

Great class...not an easy teacher however he strives to get you ready for learning outside of the community college level. He is the best history teacher I have ever had and works hard to make his students think critically. Those who dislike his class either aren't willing to learn from him or aren't ready to take college level courses.

He's tough, there's no doubt about it. He expects more from students than you would expect at the community college level. The best advice I can give is not to take him if you can't feign an interest in the subject matter. He will check on you during class to see if you're following along and understanding the broader concepts.

This professor likes to talk and ramble on. He will help you if you ask; real nice guy. Hard on people who don't pay attention.

I have had Prof Marmolejo for a total of 3 semesters! He is an amazing teacher, knows his material and is very passionate about history. The class is definately not easy but he is extremely helpful and so sweet if you show up, read and pay attention! I love this teacher

Marmolejo definitely doesn't prefer latinos when grading. He is very fair. I'm a latino and he gave me a B when I thought I'd get an A as a final grade.For my final paper I received a lower grade than I thought I would; I thought that because we got along really well, he'd cut me slack, but he didn't. He's very intelligent, and I'm glad IVC has suc

I took three classes with this brilliant man, and I'm not even a history major! He has a kind soul, an intelligent mind, and a helpful disposition. You will hardly find someone like this in your academic career. Do yourself a favor and take him.

Professor Marmolejo is the most brillant, passionate teacher at IVC. I have taken him twice b/c I know I will learn something when I take his classes. If you want to be a History teacher, Professor Marmolejo is your mentor. He loves particapation in class and he will strongly urge you to do the reading. 2 papers, 2 tests thats all.

Mr Marmolejo is such an awesome teacher, he is passionate about the subject and you will learn a lot. He is very smart, very polite and super nice, it does not mean he will cut you slack, he grades you for what you deserve and did in class. i took him too semesters, because even though I hate teh subject, I knew I would learn something... GREAT!!

Prof Marmolejo is hands down the best professor I have ever had in my life. I transferred to UCLA after IVC and I still did not have a professor as great as him. He is so energetic, intelligent and cares about teaching and learning. He is the best professor ever!!!

I really enjoyed this class. He cares about what he's teaching and I found him very interesting. Don't take this class if you can't show up. final was a little difficult but he prepares you for it.

Prof.Marmolejo was an amazing instructor. He's super energetic and very passionate about History. He really draws you into the class and helps you understand. He's super helpful, totally wants you to succeed and do well at the same time he wants you to enjoy class discussions. I would definitely take his class again.Best History class ever!!!

amazing teacher. he's definitely over-qualified to work at the the community college level. he demands that you think deeply into the subject and makes up for any difficulty by offering plenty of personal help. best teacher on campus!

This guy is articulate, interesting, academic, intelligent, helpful, kind, and of high caliber and quality. He is one of the best teachers I have had yet. He will make it interesting and he is passionate but wants of you the same. He is qualified to teach elsewhere but has made our community college his home, so I suggest you all take advantage!!!!

One of the best professors I have ever had. He is extremely intelligent and has a great passion for history. His tests tend to be on the hard side however as long as you pay attention and read the book you are fine. He is very helpful and supportive. I would take any class he teaches.

I found Professor Marmolejo to be one of the most interesting educators at IVC. As long as you are willing to put in effort in class and participate, this class will definitely be worth every penny! DON'T TAKE HIS SUMMER CLASSES! Six weeks is an insufficient amount of time for his ciriculum. Take a full semester and enjoy

AMAZING! He is really into public edu, so gives a lot of work, but it isnt busy work. He gives a lot in class and expects the same from his students. He also gives you everything you need to succeed in his class, and is a fair grader. I hate history, and I really enjoyed this class, and that is REALLY impressive, Great teacher if you want to learn!

He is a great teacher because he really wants you to learn the material and talk about it in class to make you understand it even more. Also, he is extremely helpful in terms of giving you info on something you missed or didn't understand.

My favorite teacher I've had.

Lectures are incredibly boring and the videos he shows are terrible. There are 2 essays,midterm,and final. The essays are pretty hard & require a lot of time. The midterm & final are fine as long as you study and prepare for them. You have to do the work to get the grade. He is always there to help especially if you miss class.

Took History 1 and fell in love with Prof Marmolejo. He is the only teacher I have met that cares about students. He loves history and is VERY clear, smart, on point. He's a hottie too... I think he will be done teaching at IVC after this semester, but if not, take his class.

He's so fun to watch/listen to... <3

This is my 3rd class with Marm n he's awesome as always. Some people get scared off on the first day, but that's just to get rid of slackers. 2 document-based essays, midterm, n final. He's a really interesting lecturer compared to the other history teachers I've had. My favorite teacher @ IVC.

A great overall professor. If you like history, you will like this teacher. If you love history, you will LOVE this teacher. His philosophy of history ed. does not involve inane memorization of dates and events, but to gain an understanding of how those key events and time periods fit together. The two papers that he assigns are very interesting...

He has lots of essays and books to read. I've take him if you like history. Helps a lot in office hours. If your quiet like me and don't ask questions or answer questions he will pick on you. The class is so boring.

Marmolejo is a very smart and good teacher. However, he only gives two essays and two tests, midterm and final. If you take him, you better like History or you will hate the class. I love History but how he taught it made me raise my eyebrow at times. Good teacher just hard, but fair

I absolutely loved professor Marmolejo, he is one of my favorite teachers at IVC! He is passionate about what he teaches, and his lectures are very interesing. Extremely nice and helpful. He is a hard teacher, but he is fair and he will gladly answer any questions you have. Take the time to get to know him if you take his class, he is awesome!

PROF. Marmolejo is an incredibly awesome teacher and that is a understatement nonetheless. His helpful and enthusiastic personality brings a great vibe to the classroom environment. Read the textbook, and contribute meaningful questions/ideas to in-class discussions. I took his 6 week summer course and I got A's on all my assignments...GoodLUCK!

Great lecturer. Very structured, clarifies things for students and great mentor. If you are interested in learning, he is the role model you want to learn from. As a person, he is a great human being.

If you like history, he is the perfect teacher, if you're just taking this class for credit, I'm warning you...you have to put the extra effort, because this class is difficult, you can't just pass it easily

Great Teacher, He really knows his stuff and is passionate about teaching. Doesnt teach from the book but rather teaches from his own lectures. The lectures are interesting. Marmolejo is extremely interesting and actually find yourself learning and retaining new information.

He is one of the best professors I've had in my entire 4 and 1/2 year college career. He is extremely passionate and willing to help if you put in the effort. He can be very demanding but read the textbook and pay attention. I learned alot in his classes, I took three history classes with him. He is amazing. He will open your world.

Great teacher, be warned his class is not easy. Just show up to class and pay attention. Don't be like me and slack off!

Such an honor to have been in his class I have never been so interested in any history class prior. If you are willing to participate and challenge yourself, take his class, it is very rewarding. Best teacher I've ever had, no joke

Phenomenal professor! So passionate and really cares about his students. Class is not a breeze but success guaranteed if you take advantage of his office hours.

Hard class only if you make it hard...Don't take the class if you are expecting a breezey workless schedule. Not much homework other then reading (easy) and a 5-7 paper every 5-8 weeks. Overall I enjoy it and don't mind the extra effort.

Francisco Marmolejo is an awesome professor. He is a great human being inside and out. He really loves his job. He makes class fun to go to and really brings you in the moment of that point in history. If you are expecting an easy A with no work, he is not the right professor for you. But If you want quality and knowledge. Take him.

At first I felt taking Marmolejo was a mistake on my part. Only until the last few weeks of the semester did I appreciate his teaching style. There are two 5-7 pg essays, short answer Mid-Term and Final Exam. His study guides are word for word questions from the exam. You must read, and he expects the class to participate in his discussions.

Perhaps the best History teacher IVC has to offer. Took him for history 1 and History 33.He is More than a teacher he is mentor for all students, truly cares about his job/teaching.Lots of work and readings as-well as participation, but in the end you learn more than you would have imagined.

He is a great professor. He is extremely intelligent and his lectures show it. However, if history is your weak point like me, you'll struggle in his class.

i actually liked him alot. even though sometimes i got bored in class. he had very interesting thoughts and i learned a lot about history. putting in effort and studying for tests is a must. no multiple choice. all short answer but he gives you a study guide at the beginning of the semester for each test. there are no surprises.