Don't know if this is the right number,it is for present history.Will give you the essay question a week before hand so you can write it and send it to him to check.make sure to listen in class though since tests are based on lecture,just talks about sub

His class is hard. There was an exam i spent about 10 hours studying to get an A. He expects a lot out of you, but his lectures are never boring and actually quite interesting. You just dont get bored in his class.

Not very hard, just a lot of writing. No HW...Exam only, but this is the only history class i haven't fall asleep. HIGHLY RECOMMANDED

The lectures were a little dry, but I think that is normal for 75 minutes lectures. I learned a lot in this class.

tests are tough.plan on spending the better part of a week studying.all essay exams, but he is willing to give you the answers, but its your job to turn it into an essay.make sure and do the readings, half of all his tests are based on the readings and the other half is an essay.my midterm and final were 10 + pages long.good class be ready to write

Took his class a while ago. Really liked the class format with no HW and just tests and quizes. If you pay attention and take pretty good notes the tests are really no problem.

great teacher. 100 percent recommended this is how college courses should be taught

This guy is forbidden! Don't take him, its no joke! Super hard to understand the readings required, 10 pg term paper required, and you have to have good writing skills as his quizes and exams are all essay format. Very demanding course, be prepare to spend entire weekends on studying. Once you fall behind it takes miracles to come back up!

This class is hard if you do not read and study. I got an A in this class because I studied my butt off. My suggestion is read to the material! This class is about memorization and being able to spit the information out in essay format. I've had other history classes that demanded more. Don't procrastinate!

FIRST OFF HIS NAME IS GORMAN ... WITH AN A ... AND I THINK HE IS A GREAT TEACHER IVE TAKEN HIM 3 TIMES ... HE GIVES NO HOMEWORK UNLESS MORE THAN HALF THE CLASS DOESNT READ THEN YOU GET AN OUTLINE, THERE IS A LOT OF READING INVOLVED, AND THE TESTS ARE A BIT HARD IF YOU DONT STUDY 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE. I ADVISE TAKING HIM!

Hard class but absolutely loved the class. He makes history come alive and the class is never boring. Lots of note taking. Exams and quizes are based on lecture and reading. Fast pace class so make sure you copy notes quickly. He slows down for you if you tell him so and dont be shy to do so either, hes helpful.

Gabriel is nice and caring. He just got out of school, so he is not trying to make one's life impossible. I think you will enjoy the class. Show up, do assignments and you will do well. Best!

Class is Hard! Plan on alot of HW. All tests and quizes are 5-10pg essays and they are all based on reading and in class lectures. Good class if taking just this class and spending most of your time studying.

Very difficult course, especially if history isn't your thing (like me). Instructor is fair, but expects a lot from you. He's also pretty easy on the eyes.

I came into the class dreading it, but he made history a class I looked forward to coming to. Tests and quizzes are based on assigned readings and lecture notes. He does speak fast so you have to take notes rather quickly, and his tests take about 10 pages worth of essay writing. Overall, this class is challenging, but if you study, you'll do well.

His lectures are very interesting and you do learn a lot from the class. However he does not take any interest in helping his students succeed. His office hours are early in the morning so if you have a job, don't count on being able to speak to him. He really does need to work on his "people skills."

This course is very time consumning and midterms are a killer to study for but the professor's great. If you're willing to put in the time and effort then you'll do just fine in this class.

This professor covers a lot of material, so if you're confused, ask him questions and he will clarify. As long as you go to class, take good notes and keep up with the readings you'll do good. It's a history class, so there's a lot of reading. I'm not a history major, but this class was interesting and I learned a lot.

Mr. Gorman is a great teacher. He teaches all of the material extremely well. In order to pass the class you must attend it every day. Explains his lectures throughly. The workload is pretty heavy, but worth it. If you put effort into the class, you will pass fine.

I liked his classes. I took his 308 class as well. i found the tests a lot easyer than most other teacher, though they do requier a lot of wrighting. The paper, if you know what you are going to resurch on are easy, the hard part is not going over the maxummum for them.

Class was very challenging and hard; teacher offers a lot of help if asked. Class takes alot of studying, but the class itself is interesting. BEST ADVICE: Just keep up with the notes and form a study group before taking the test, also don't procrasinate,if you mess up the 1st mid-term, there still a chance to get a A. Don't Give Up!

This class is a challenge. You need to be self motivated to keep up with the work. But Proff Gorman is super nice, pretty funny, and truely wants his students to succeed. There is a 10 page paper and the tests are not easy- but thats college- get over it. Great class overall, learned a lot!

I really liked this teacher. He was very helpful. His quizzes and midterms were difficult, but as long as you do the readings you should pass. I'm planning on taking his next class. He is very helpful and will help you as long as you ask. I often went to his office after class to have extra help.

Prof. Gorman is pasionate about his work. He does recap everything in the previous lectures before continuing. He does give clues as to what is on the exams. There aren't any surprises. You just have to focus and LISTEN to what he says. He offers help and is helpful. I appreciate his style and hope to take him again for another History class.

Prof. Gorman is a good teacher. He is a tough grader but if you try your best you will be fine. He is always offering help if you have a problem.

Very good teacher.

I should've double check all pervious ratemyprofessor.com postings. He is a good teacher overall but if History was your only class and you faill the two mid terms your ROYALLY SKREWED!!! Seriously.. take somonelse i dont reccomend him! IM SORRY!!

he is ok

Well, Prof. Gorman really knows what he is teaching about, so he desreves a crystal-clarity rating for that. He also helps a lot by assigning reading guides to help us remember info from the readings. Other than that, he is probably the TOUGHEST grader ive ever encountered. And that sucks. Very nitpicky.

good prof.

I laughed when I was reading about Gorman being an inconsistent grader, he is to the point and there are no surprises in his class. I earned an A after sweating my tail off, but I had a blast in his class. You truly get out of it what you put in. I did horribly on the first exam, received a much better grade on the second and third. He requires

...only requires that you write one paper that is 10 pages long, allows you to use your reading guide on quizzes, but for the test you had better study to be prepaired. I will be taking his 312 class next fall. If you are lazy, don't take him. But, if you are interested in learning and trying to challenge yourself, take his class. Great Guy!

I think this class would have been much better if I had it more than once a week. He's hard. He knows it. And he doesn't care. Very good about replying to emails. My only problem was that I thought he graded the reading guides a little unfairly. It's a very labor intensive class.

Gorman is a great teacher. YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP FOR CLASS! Half of the midterm questions are from his lectures. Lectures are intense but easy to follow. I have taken several of his classes and done very well. His tests are easy, but only if you study! Also, if you don't read the assigned readings, YOU WILL FAIL!

he's interesting, but grades hard.

all his tests/quizzes are questions which he expects a paragraph for each. All his tests are pretty much the same as finals, same stress! If you're just taking this class for requirements, I'd recommemd you choose another one. For those who's really interested in history and really likes a challege, go for it!

This class was A LOT of work. I never really used the textbook, so you may be better off buying myhistorylab online. NOT a class for those who likes to slack off. I got a 65 on my first midterm, so it was very discouraging. Midterms and finals are very stressful but I managed to get an A in the class. :)

really really hard teacher. if you want a challenge take this guy. At the start of the class he said "I d not give out A's". he is clear and funny but his tests are all essays and he has a 10+ page term paper and he also piles on the homework. As i said before great teacher but extremely hard.

This guy is no joke, do not take him if you slack! Piles on the work, and grades fair but overly hard. He is clear in his instructions but requires attendance. 10 page paper have not gotten back yet but I can assure you I spent over 3 days on it ant asked hella questions and probably will get at best a c. High school kid will do well becuase nolife

Loves his subject!

He is seriously one of my favorite professors. He is easy to listen to because he really does like what he's talking about. Even though the class is hard, and a lot of work, at least he doesn't just talk at you or make you fall asleep, like my psychology professor's lectures, which are all over the place.

lot of work, essays are tough but other than that he is the best teacher i have had this year and he is willing to listen if you are having trouble. Word of advise make a outline and show it to him before the essay and git it checked out first to study off it will make live easier.

should be taken by history majors!!very nice veeery funny veeeeery hard grader.homework=fat packets and hard documents.term paper=10 pages.exams=extremely detailed and clear essays at least 4 pages long.go to class he takes role everyday.visit him in his office it helps your grade.down to earth and cool but man he grades hard.kinda cute too.yikes!

fo sho

Most of the people on here must be extremly lazy. Yes, there is a 10 page paper but big deal,its college! The reading guides are somewhat long but can be done in a day and he gives you a few weeks to complete them. Hard tests,but if you take an outline to his office hrs he will gladly help you. Very nice and genuinly intersted in helping!

Lies!Gorman is a great professor. He is completely clear on his lectures and tests are fair. I got an F on my first midterm, but ended up getting an A as my final grade! He is very helpful. The next time you bad mouth a teacher (about avoiding giving A's), just try to remember that it's not them, but you who's cheating yourself out of an education!

His lectures are not bad and informative. He is always willing to help after class hours at his office. But work load is extensive but manageable. His only flaw is his lack of clarity, the study guides are vague and misleading. Be prepared to smash in 60 years of history in each midterm essay written within a hour, and a 16 page paper.

Pofessor Gorman keeps history interesting. He's cycnial and mentions the 80s alot.

Professor Gorman expects too much from his students considering this is an entry level history class of only 3 units. He treats this class as if all the students are majoring in history and it's there 3 and 4 year of college. It's unfair to those students that work during the day and have families.

Professor Gorman is a great teacher. He'll try to scare you on the first day with the work load, but even though it's a lot of work it's possible to get it all done on time. If your having trouble with the essay tests he'll help you out and look at your outline during his office hours. He also has good lectures and class is fun

I've taken 2 classes with Gorman, and yeah, he's a hard prof. But if you go to class and pay attention, you can easily do well! He makes every effort to help his students out, and gives you the midterm question a week in advance so you'll know just what to study. Also, READ THE TEXTBOOK! The exams are partly from there.

Very interesting, i learned a lot and always looked forward to class. He seemed like an easy grader.

There's a reason Gorman calls his class an "easy F." But really, if you go, it's possible to do well! Make sure you read the textbook and come to class--and try and get in touch with him during office hours/email. He does everything he can to help!

Professor Gorman makes history enjoyable and he's extremely knowledgable about the topic. He doesn't focus on details like dates, but has high expectations for students to read the material. His tests are in an essay format, but gives you the possible prompts ahead of time to prepare. His syllabus is very detailed. Highly recommend the class.

Prof. Gorman makes history fun. I've always hated history, (still kinda do) but he made it barable. He's very funny and entertaining. He DOES have a LOT of work and the tests are DIFFICULT, but if you study you can get a passing grade.

His tests are not so difficult if you utilize the information that he gives you before the exam. He gave us about 25 topics to study before the exam and I only studied the first 20 and the majority of the exam turned out to contain the last 5 topics he gave us. So study his curriculum carefully and you should be ok!

took him over the summer it is definately HARD WORK but managed to get an A.. the 10 pg is extremely difficult as you do have to research on your own. he is funny..and an easy grader in my opinion, although alot of the classmates didnt think so. would not recommend it during the summer..but hey at least you get over with faster. it wasnt too bad.

Read read read or you will fail. there's no homework, but if you don't do the reading guide and answer the questions, ur screwed cuz u get to use them on the quizzes. Midterm & final r essays remember names dont worry about dates, but be detailed. 10-page report start ASAP and research it. He treats u like a child but good lectures, interesting

he checks this website alot and likes it when people rates him low lol. Hes a good teacher but you need to try and study extra hard to pass

Gorman is a very difficult teacher. His lectures are always packed with tons of information so you wont get bored in the class. Make sure you do all the readings and study as much as you can before the test. Quizzes are opened notes so they are always easy points. Test are all mini written essays,4 or more pages. Overall a good teacher.

Great Professor, sure the class is difficult and the work load is hefty but he make learning history fun. I took 3 of his classes and have enjoyed them all.

Be warned that his published textbook (green cover) has absolutely NO RESALE VALUE! Don't even bother trying to buy it back at the bookstore because it's worthless! You're better off donating it once you're done with class..

TOUGH ! the HARDEST Teacher at CRC in my opinion ! Don't take his class you will feel miserable and mad. Especially if you fail the first midterm. Do not take it if you are a slacker and are lazy! I mean it ! You will see the consequences early on in the course if you don't bring your A GAME all semester long. Take it only if you are smart.

I've taken three classes with Gorman, and he's still a great teacher! He's not easy by any stretch, but he is always available to help you out! Don't put the work off, and make sure you DO it, and you'll do fine. Even if you do poorly on the first exam, you CAN pull your grade up to an A in the end! Not a class for slackers, though.

I just found him boring. He says lectures will be apart of the tests but I never found any real useful information, I think I heard more personal stories and detail on useless information than anything else. Not that difficult but even if the subject of history is mind-numbingly dull, he definitely doesn't help.

He is hot and very hard... and by hard, I mean he is a hard grader ;)

Seriously, he is adorable. I just had to let the ladies know. Watch out he really is a 'hard grader'. Be very detailed in written essay responses! :)

I love taking Prof. Gorman's classes. The weekly quizzes suck, no matter how much I read I bombed all of them. Make sure to start the reading guides asap, so they dont sneak up on you. Be very DETAILED! In your answers. I passed with a B, bombed the 10 pg paper but got A on both reading guide. Over all I would take hom again if I wasnt transferring

Professor Gorman's class is difficult, and he expects a lot from his students. That being said, he is also a very fair and helpful teacher. He is always open to answering questions and clarifying any issues you might have. You will have to work for your grade, but if you go to his office hours and talk to him, you will do just fine.

I know alot of people think hes hard, and he probably is for a JC prof, but anyone who has any interest in transferring should thank him for being so harsh, that 10 page paper really prepared me for future papers

I like when he wears his shirts and his chest hair is coming out.

I started my college education at a UC and then went to CRC where I found that Gorman is more intense than most UC teachers. He beautifully explains historical events and their significance and if he wasn't such a hard grader then it would have been an easy semester. Tip: Study hard, he's not joking around.

Professor Gorman is hard but not impossible to pass. You will definitely have to work for your grade. So if you're a slacker, take someone else. You will also learn a lot. Take good notes, pay attention during lectures, and pace yourself and you'll pass.

He covers nearly everything in lecture but you still need to read the book. If you are competent at taking notes you should have no trouble with his teaching methods.

If you can pay attention and take notes, and do the READINGS, you will have no trouble.

Great teacher! Made history interesting which is crazy because I was led to believe that it's all boring dates and dead people. Take his class! He is very helpful and interesting. Just do the readings, take good notes, and you'll pass easily!

cool teacher. lec. every single days. doesnt matter if you miss them as long as you get the notes. no hw just quizes once in a while but there pretty damn hard(open note). 10 pg paper, 8pg in class essay(2 of them), and ch. quizes. hes a cool teacher tho. knows his stuff and easy to understand and listen too. just sooo much work it's gona suck!!!!!

Omg, so much work! Easy enough if you keep up with it but for the love of all that is holy DON'T FALL BEHIND. Do stuff when he assigns it, pay attention, take good notes, and for god sakes do the readings. Don't expect to pass if you don't.

Great professor! but gives a lot of work! Be prepared to write his 10 page paper and be prepared to write tons on his test. Don't fall behind, because the second you do...you are already too far.

Great class. loved every single minute of it.learned so much,just don't know how i got a "C". ;-)

There is literally no way you can do well in this class without doing the readings and taking excellent notes. He assigns SO much work, but he's willing to help. His lectures are interesting and easy to follow.

He assigns a lot of reading, so learn the art of skimming. ;) His lectures are pretty interesting and the notes you take will help you during the final. The midterm and final are 8 pages each and my hand cramped up both times. 10 page research paper is doable; just don't procrastinate. oh, & Gorman reminds me of Jim from the nbc show The Office.

He wasnt that hard. YES- he assigns alot of readings and YES he expects you to remember most of it but its NOT that hard. i thought that the hardest part of his class was the open quizzes. The in class 8 page midterm and final seemed easy b/c he gave us topics to study in advance. The paper is a pain but work hard and ull get an A. i did :)

I took his class last semester. I failed, but that was only due to my own doing. There is a lot of reading and a big paper due, but I put it off. He does make it clear what is expected of you. he does not tolerate laziness. Just do the work and you will do fine. I liked the lectures!

He is a fantastic Professor who makes his discussions and lecture so interesting you can't help but want to be in your seat on time. The fact he is not bad to look at makes his class all the better. 2013 History 313, best class at CRC!!!

Great teacher, very harsh on students but only to get them ready for real classes that aren't GE. if you don't read and procrastinate, you will FAIL the class.

I loved him. If you're a slacker or trying to get by don't take him. You're into history? Work hard? Can handle writing quickly and well? Take him. Attractive, witty, and helpful. If you do the work you'll do fine. Quizzes every 2-3 weeks and 2 big tests and a 7-8 page paper. Not too bad.

Gorman is seriously awesome! Yes, his class is extremely hard, but you will come out of it knowing history SO much better. His class is worth the hard work. Study for the quizzes, take a lot of notes in class, and start your paper early. That's where I went wrong and my grade paid for it. Over all good and interesting class! JUST DONT BE LAZY.

Honestly he's a nice guy. If you study hard and are elaborate in your quizzes you will succeed. It's not EASY, but it's definitely not something you can't succeed at. It's not supposed to be an easy course so people who complain about readings are missing the fact that he's an interesting, nice, decent professor.

If you work full time and go to school part time, do not take his class. If you go to school full time and work part time, do not take his class. If you like a challenging, difficult hard class, by all means, go for it. Otherwise STUDENT BEWARE, very hard class and the work you have to do will show it! Save yourself time and headaches, NO GORMAN!!

This professor is tough, everything you have read before in that regard is true. He doesn't seem to get you may have more in your life than his class and assigns TONS of work. He calls his class an Easy F and impossible to BS your way through. He is however very interesting and entertaining to listen to. If you have a busy schedule, I would pass.

Must do the readings! That and ask questions will get you to pass. Make sure you do the paper. Class is interesting, I took him 2x, failed both times because I didn't read! He is honest about everything and helpful if you utilize him. Easy if you do the readings! He is to clear not to understand. I would take him again.

Really knows what he is talking about and can explain things in an interesting and informative way! Class is time consuming but easy. READ TEXTBOOK AND THE SMALL BOOKS!! The hardest thing is the essay so don't procrastinate because he is kinda hard on grading but he is awesome

He's VERY hard. I spent this semester working my butt off for him but it was worth it. Not to mention he's cute and makes history fun.

best teacher ever. very enjoyable class. he know his stuff.

Handsome teacher! Do your readings and answer questions in a timely manner and you should be good. He makes history very interesting, he knows what he's talking about. Test should be easy if you did your readings. Take lots of notes on lectures. This is a fun class and would take again!

This class looks a lot harder going into it than it really is. You go in thinking it will be a ton of work but as long as you put the time in then you are fine. He gives you exactly what is going to be on the quizzes and tests in advance and he throws humor into the class as well. Definitely recommend him as a professor

Quizzes are an easy A because its all open notes! Gives u list of exactly whats on the exam and talks about it extensively in class. A 7 page paper and gives a month and a half to write it. Go to lecture, read and study. No reason you shouldnt pass. I work 25 hrs a wk and take 12 units a semester. Totally doable if you arent lazy!

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He is a great teacher. There is so much information, I had to drop out last fall and retake because I fell behind in his class. He is full of knowledge, great lectures. You just have a great study ethic or a lot of time to hear his lectures, read the assignments, and study if you want to pass.

Quizzes are fairly easy if you read the material and take excellent notes because you are able to have them for the quiz. Two long tests that are essay based, he gives you the prompt in advance so you can study the material. One paper assignment that requires some in depth research and good writing style as he does read and give notes on.

The class overall is not hard if you go and do the work. The lectures are pretty harsh. He is very dry when discussing topics that may be sensitive to minorities. He makes rude sarcastic jokes about events in history that were hurtful for different races of people. He often made several students feel extremely uncomfortable. Easy class overall.

I'm going to be straight-forward. EASY A. SUPER EASY A. Literally all you have to do is take good notes from his lectures (Gives you ALL the answers for exams) and read the stories (quizzes are OPEN NOTE & and the EXACT same questions as the homework).Do those two things and you will get an A easily. Also- only ONE paper. Added plus: he is HOT.

I really hate history, like with a passion but I got an A in this class. Yes, it is a lot of reading BUT it is so easy. All the quizzes you take are based on the readings(not txtbk) & open note-so write down answers for reading Q's & youll get EASY A. Dont read the textbook, his lectures will give you all the answers for the exams- so take notes.

Gorman is a great teacher and his class is actually really easy. He will always give you great advice on assignments during office hours. Open notes on quizzes so as long as you read the assigned sections they are guranteed As. Has very strong political views but that shouldn't stop you from trying in the class. Class is an easy A.

Great teacher! Make sure you do the readings or you won't pass. Take very good notes! If you plan on missing a day, make sure to get notes from someone else. There are two major exams. The midterm and final. Notes are critical for these. Easy A if you do all your work. He makes some puns at time so pretty enjoyable class.

The quizzes are rather easy as they are open note, although he will give you time time in advance to read and prepare for what he is looking for. The hardest parts were the midterm and final since they have to be at least 3 pages (front and back) each depending on the topics. He gives you plenty of time for the paper.

The class is a requirement and he knows that, but he is passionate about what he teaches and it shows.

Professor Gorman may be hard at times but he does bring up funny puns in class. Do your readings or you won't pass the quizzes as they are open note. Hardest part is no notes on the midterm. But overall I think people should have him more.

Professor Gorman is awesome. There is a lot of content but he is very clear in his lectures and he's got a good sense of humor to keep things fun. The quizzes are open note so the readings are a must and study hard for the midterm/final because it's just you and the green book. He really appreciates the students who study and succeed.

Great Professor, makes you earn your grade though. The Midterm and the final are challenging, So make sure to study and you should do fine. Don't be afraid to ask questions, he wants you to succeed. Makes the class enjoyable. Overall great professor definitely would take again.

He's my first tough professor, and you definitely need to stay on your toes if you want to have a good grade. Do your quizzes and exams with effort, and you will most likely get a good or decent grade. He is also great at lecturing and making the class laugh.

He tells you straight up what to expect. You have 5 quizzes open notes (do the readings just take notes as you read), midterm (take good lecture notes based off what he says not just the slides so go to class), 7pg research paper (DONT PROCRASTINATE! Tough grader), final (same as midterm). If you want a C do good on quizzes, midterm, and final

I absolutely loved taking his class, he is a very tough grader but gives you exact outlines of what will be on quizzes and tests. Love his lecture style. Paper was the hardest thing I've written he is extremely picky, but I would definitely take again. Very helpful too, great professor!

Go to class. Take thorough notes. Notes are for the midterm and final. Read for the quizzes. The only thing I did not do well was on my paper, otherwise everything else was good. I'm not a history person. I was never able to sit in a class and remember what I learned afterwards. Prof Gorman is great. He's engaging and I learned a lot about history.

The kind of teacher that will make you a better student if you really apply yourself. While this class is demanding it's not at all impossible to pass. The workload is actually very reasonable. I was able to pass this class with a three month newborn, a full time job and taking twelve units. Apply yourself and take notes!

I failed this class. He is a great teacher though. You have alot of reading to do so you really have to pay attention. You HAVE to go to class, roll is also taken. You have about 11 readings and out of those he picks 3-4 and thats what quizzes are on so take good notes. You take notes everyday in class as well. Hes very funny and sarcastic.

I don't know how I passed with an A. He is a hard grader for sure. I got A's on all quizzes except a D on one because I copied word for word for ONE of the readings. Mid-term is hard, you have to memorize all essays. The PAPER is literally the hardest bc he has so many requirements. For the final he allows one 3X5 card so I wrote all the essays;)

Has very good lectures, but has some crazy hard midterms and finals...

The BIGGEST challenge ever! However, you will learn how to endure and overcome this challenge by doing your work. The readings are something to focus on. The midterm and final will be breeze if you have good notes. Lastly, the paper, it's good to start early. A class worth taking to improve yourself as a student.

Ive taken 2 different History classes with Professsor Gorman, he really makes you work for your grade. As long as you do your readings, the homework, and take good notes you will do fine. As long as you keep on top of your work the quizzes, midterm, and final will not be that difficult. Amazing professor and will challenge you as a student !

I've taken 313, 314, and now 307 with Gorman. Ive never found his classes to be that hard. Attendance is taken most days. if you have someone in class you can get notes from, missing a few days won't kill you. He doesn't put lecture slides up on canvas tho. Don't buy the textbook but youll need the second book for the quizzes which are open note.

Professor Gorman is awesome! His lectures arent boring (at least not to me but maybe Im biased because Im a history major) He makes it pretty easy to pass you just have to put in the effort! I like him so much, Im taking his world of civilization class next semester!

Funny, passionate prof. Multiple quizzes/tests that are open note timed writes with not much time to do them, but you know what to study weeks ahead of time. There's also a lengthy paper. His class is brutal if you procrastinate, so do your notes that you can use on every quiz/exam over the weeks leading up to it and you'll do just fine.

Funny, passionate prof. There're multiple OPEN NOTE timed write quizzes/exams with not much time to do them. There's also a lengthy paper, but he gives you everything you need to do for the semester on the first day. His class is brutal if you procrastinate, so learn from me, space things out and you'll get an A no problem. Good lectures, funny too

DO NOT procrastinate in this class. Quizzes are open notes. Exams are not, prepare ahead! He's straightforward, gives study guides so if you follow through, you'll receive nothing less than a B. 1 research paper, start on it asap & meet him during office hours. He's willing to help, as long as you have an understanding in what you're writing about

His lectures are straight forward and to the point. He clearly states what will be asked on exams and quizzes as well a he lets you use your entire study guide given in advance for all quizzes throughout the semester. Hes a really cool and chill professor and person. You will 100% get an A if you do the study guide and use it to your advantage

Great Professor, very helpful, definitely utilize office hours and email. DO NOT use pencil on quizzes or exams-it says right there in bold writing BTW. He is hilarious and if you pay attention, he lays out the answers to all quizzes and exams in the lecture and readings. This class definitely broadened my perspective on the world we live in.

Lectures are about 20-30 minutes each and assigned 2 per week. You take a 3 question quiz at the end of the week based on the lectures but be careful and take good notes because the quizzes are very specific and could make or break your grade. There were only 2 major projects in the term that were fairly simple to complete. Very informative.

A lot of people dislike him because of the quizzes that were due each week. Although having the quiz be 30 points and each question worth 10 does mean that it is very bad to get one question wrong. Although, the quizzes were open notes, so its very hard to get all of them wrong if you tried. And if you enjoy history, the lectures are fun to watch.

You can tell Professor Gorman enjoys teaching history and his lectures are super interesting and packed with information. The only assignments in this class are weekly quizzes, a midterm, and a final. He is very easy to contact and even opens up more time to help during finals week when you're working on your final papers. Overall a good professor!

I actually found this class easier than expected, given the poor reviews. His quizzes are tough, but not impossible to get full points as long as you watch his lectures, pay attention, and really understand the material. Read the book along with lecture. He is definitely a teacher who wants his students to pay attention to detail.

Prof Gorman filled in for my class when my old prof unexpectedly passed away during the semester, and he was super caring and accessible. Super easy class. Weekly lectures with one quiz every week. Just take basic notes of what is on the powerpoint slide and you'll get 100%. I spent probably 3 hours a week on this class. I greatly recommend.

He gives a 3 question quiz every week (12 throughout semester), not hard unless you don't watch the lectures and take good notes, I got 30/30 on most of them I just got 20/30 on 2 of them. The midterm and final are both a bit difficult just don't procrastinate (2 txtbks mandatory or you won't pass) overall quite straightforward and I learned a lot.

I have taken Gorman's class before and will be taking another course in the summer because I like the structuring of the class. Pay lots of attentions and take detailed lecture notes as it makes up a majority of your grade. The midterm and final are very similar and if you follow the directions you will do great.

Compared to AP and IB history courses I've taken, Gorman isn't that bad. He gives us a month to work on the midterm and final writing assignments. Lectures are only 17-30 mins long. 3 ? mult. choice quizzes about lecture. Questions are hard but as long as u write beyond what's put on the slides in ur notes, you'll do well. Can use notes on quizzes.

This is my second semester taking Professor Gorman, and hands down he has been my absolute favorite so far. Last semester I took his HIST 311 course. I loved his lectures and the info he presented, including some of the little quips he would insert. I will be taking whatever else he offers for sure! Everyone else here doesn't understand him.

I was nervous to take this course after reading all of the negative reviews, however it wasn't as bad as I anticipated it to be. Was it difficult? Yes, for the quizzes I would recommend to take very detailed notes after every lecture and you should be fine. If you have any questions on how to approach the midterm and final assignments, just ask.

Graded based on weekly 3 multiple question quizzes based on lectures, quizzes are sometimes difficult but it ultimately comes down to a 50/50 since two of the answer choices are usually obviously wrong. The 2 papers in his class are pretty easy if you've done DBQ writing from other history courses or AP history courses from HS.

as long as you pay attention in the lectures (which arent too long) youll do good on the weekly quizzes. 2 papers, doesn't give the clearest instructions but is very helpful in emails.

I love this guy. I've had one of his classes in every semester. I feel a little attached to him. HIST 307 was my first go with Prof. Gorman, then I took HIST 308, and now HIST 301. The class isn't difficult, just take notes for each lecture. For essays, use all available time. It isn't difficult. I got a 300/300 on my midterm. GL!

There is misinformation out there about this guy's class. He doesn't grade hard, because his expectations and criteria are clearly laid out. His class is very minimal effort; you watch 2-3 lecture videos a week that he narrates and take a weekly 3-question quiz. Midterms and finals are identical style papers. That's IT. Very good classes!

Took him for 8 week course. He's great with communicating BUT your grade depends on quizzes (all MC) based on lecture material. As well as one midterm and one final. The exams are 3 short summaries w/ 2 essays (at least 8pgs long altogether). The exams can fully tank you a letter grade if you dont follow the criteria

A lot of people complain about this guy, but he isn't that bad. Lecture quizzes are annoying since they don't really test on the actual content, but more just how well you can remember the exact diction of the lecture. The Midterm and Final were also hard since the instructions were vague, but he's good at answering questions in email.

Roughly 3 hrs of lectures a week for weekly quizzes that were extremely hard (open note, but you had to know very specific diction/phrasing to get past trick answers, which was annoying). The midterm/final seems intimidating too, with vague instructions and minimum of 8 pages, but he grades easily and is very approachable with questions.

Professor Gorman is kind and caring. Overall, a great class with few assignments.

Only things that go in the gradebook are the weekly quizzes and two papers. I found that it was extremely easy once you just download the transcript of the lectures and Ctrl + F'ed everything, since the quizzes are based on very specific facts and wording/diction that he mentions during them.

Prof. Gorman is a good professor. His quizzes are definitely though. Two long 8-10 page papers due throughout the semester. Weekly quizzes. No extra credit available and doesn't offer any option for late work. He's pretty straightforward, his lectures can be kind of dull and boring. You need to listen to about an hour-2 hours of lecture a week.

I'd say professor gorman is an average professor. I took his online course. 2 lectures each week totaling about an hour. Two 10 page essays (3 essays over 10 pages) one for the midterm and one for the final, 2 weeks given for each. It's necessary to take notes in this class. He responded quickly to emails. Videos haven't been updated since 2020