Prof. Gonzalez makes History of the American Southwest fun

I admit, she was horrible at first. She read off of papers and made no sense. But she came around and now her lectures are very intersting (this coming from someone who hates history class). I have learned a lot. She is a very nice teacher.

a kind and fair professor, but still a novice; has an obvious interest and energy for the material, but lectures sound a bit monotonous at times; the assigned reading is WAY too much to ever be covered in class; however, you're tested only on what is discussed in class;

shes really funny, but she talks kinda fast and the way she used to not follow her outling would really confuse me, but now she follows her outline on the screen so its a lot easier to understand what she talking about

Really enjoyed this professor... she may go quick with the notes, but is very engaging and fairly easy. Her test reviews are AMAZING- if you do those you will easily make an A. As long as you have a good understanding of the material you will do great. And her quizes and extra credit points are fantastic- I definitly recomend this class.

this teacher was AWESOME. she pretty much gave you the answers on the reviews for all her tests, if you take good notes in class theres no way to get below a B, she gives alot of extra credit opps if you go to class so take advantage. really good teacher and easy to understand. :)

Very Easy. 4 tests and quizes. I only sometimes took notes and the lowest test grade I got was a 98. Ended with a 102 average. Just go to class and she gives lots of extra credit points on your tests.

She's awesome, makes sure you understand everything, plus she's crazy about extra credit. I loved her and the class.

She is rly good! i lOVed her! she gives tons and tons of extra credit, and plus she gives a review that is exactly like the test which is very helpful. The lowest test grade i got was a 94 and the highest being a 103. Everytime she gives us extra credit its about 8 pts which is close to a letter grade difference

she's really easy to begin with and then she adds extra credit on top. go to lecture, take notes, to the review for exams, and you're golden.

GoNzAlEz*AWESOME TEACHER*DO THE REVIEW-ITS EXACTLY LIKE THE TEST*GIVES LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT*MUST GO TO CLASS BECAUSE SHE GIVES POP QUIZZES*BUT WHEN SHE FEELS GOOD-SHE WILL TELL U WHEN THEY ARE*!!! MADE A *B* & HARDLY WENT TO CLASS*

HIGHLY RECOMENDED!! test come straight from the notes and the readings and she gives a REVIEW which tells you exactly what you need to know!! she gives a lot of extra credit!! her quizes are pretty easy just do the readings and you'll make a 90 or 100 on them. i didnt really use my book much, but it DOES HELP if you really need a good grade. A+

Great professor. Thought this class would be too difficult for me in the beginning but she is very helpful and understanding. Loves student input because she is still a fairly new professor. Lots of group discussions and group work. Many books to read but we go over answers to all the questions during class. Would definitely take her again!

She is the best prof. I have ever had!! Her class was extremely easy, but at the same time i learned so much! Just go to class, do the reading and the reviews and you will have an A with no problem! Plus she gives out ton of EXTRA CREDIT. I got an A, and didn't do any extra credit. If you have to take this class TAKE HER!!

Class is extremely easy, the tests are very easy and you can earn 7-10 points extra on each test if you go to class. If you already have some sort of understanding of history you will make an easy A in the class. The only time I used the book was when I did not go to class. Study the test reviews and you are guaranteed atleast a B.

Pretty easy for the most part. I never took notes...she gives reviews for all the test (including the final) so no notes are really needed. She tells u in advance when u will have quizzes (she says she wont tell u but she will). Just read the chaps outlined on the syllabus and u will be fine! *She doen't take attendence.

Attendance is dependant on u...if u read she adds or explains more...if u don't read TAKE NOTES its all on the test. I recommend a comp becuz it's lots of notes & ur hands will get tired. She's a great prof, fun, ez 2 understand, gives lots of ec (usaully 4 going 2 class on fri), tests r straight forward, & she is willing 2 stop & explain.

This class ROCKED! Not only is she a GREAT Professor, but she knows how to entertain and keep lectures interesting in a way you are still learning. Her tests are easy, and she is VERY generous with extra credit. Most of her lectures come straight from the text and her "quizzes" are easy as well. I will miss this class ALOT! TAKE HER CLASS!!!! :)

She is a GREAT teacher. As long as you get a comp and take down all notes you will do great. If you can find a group to do the test reviews with then life is easy. Extra Credit is GIVEN to you. We had about 10 points a test of just extra credit. As long as you take notes this class is easy. 4 tests w/ lowest dropped & we had 5 quizes same way.

Book usage is essential for the class but, she makes it very interesting.

Very easy class! But she is one of those teachers that reads directly from the book to give notes. I never took notes and hardly went to class. If you read the chapters and do her test reviews you should get an A in the class.

I would take this professor over again in a heart beat. People come on, she practically hands out the tests on her reviews. Major GPA booster, and an excellent lecturer and a wonderful SI.

Mrs. Gonzales is nothing but wonderful. She has an organized outline for each lecture that tells you what she'll talk about. She goes through it in order and doesnt just talk about random things. Very positive person, and you can tell she loves what she does. I dreaded this class b/c i dont like history, but I have her & she really took my interest

A very good professor. Most appealing is how into the material she is herself, she really does come across as wanting to make sure you learn the stuff. Fairly generous with Extra Credit, and always hands out a good review prior to exams.

She's a great teacher! You don't need to go to class, but you might miss some extra credit. She goes in depth with the information, but a little fast so bring your laptop. If you plan on not showing up often, be sure to chekt WebCT because she posts up a review that is exactly like the test.

Professor Gonzalez cares about her students and it shows. Her class is very easy as long as you study the review. She's awesome!

Best professor I have ever had. She teaches well and really cares if we understand everything she says. Tests are straight from the reviews! I recommend taking her!

Can you say EASY?I first thought this class was going to be rough with the amount of reading,papers,tests,and quizzes on the syllabus but was very wrong.Go to class because there are lots of extra credit opportunities.She also posts everything that you will need.She personally is very approachable and eager to help so don't hesitate to go to her.

This class is very easy. Never had to take notes, just do the review, go over it a couple of times, and you will get an A on all her tests. All her tests are out of 110. She uses the i-clicker, so you kind of have to go to class every day if you want participation points.

One of my favorite professors! Professor Gonzalez KNOWS what she's teaching, she does a good job of outlining everything you need to know...all you need to do is take notes...EVERYDAY and you'll do fine in the class! So, go to class, take notes, do reviews, read here and there, and you surely will be satisfied by the end of the semester!

best teacher i've had hands down. i hate history and this was my 2nd time taking this class but prof. gonzalez makes it so easy for you to pass. she gives clear and helpful lectures and thorough reviews. she's not boring and you can tell she really loves her job. she's very approachable and made history class something i actually wanted to go to.

Great Professor! i hate to say it, but she could possibly be too helpful... if thats possible! always understanding... very leanient, almost like a highschool class. she wants you to do good in the class. READING is the key.

First off she is hot. Secondly she is MY FAVORITE professor. I have her now matter a fact and the class is a breeze if you read your text. I must say i was never interested in history but i love the way she teaches its amazing how many things ive learned. Most of the stuff i didnt know until i came into her class...But yeah love her!!! ♥

Not a hard class, you dont have to attend class because she reads out of the text book litterallly... Mostly the only days you need to attend are thursdays for quizzes, and exam days.

Easy class. Study, occasionally go to class, and make sure you take advantage of her extra credit offerings.That aside, she is very incompetent as a professor. The only thing she seems to know about and all she talks about is women's and minorities' rights. If she's not talking about that, all she does is read off a piece of paper.I could do that.

This is a pretty easy class. Basically you just have to do all the test reviews, show up for group quizzes, and take advantage of the extra credit. i never read and i have an A. However, she is incompetent as she only reads out of the book and only gets excited when talking about minorities or women. Not a very smart professor.

This class is pretty easy as long as you read. The other ratings follow her very well. She is incompetent as a teacher. She seriously just stands there and reads from a sheet of paper. That drives me crazy. She loves to play the race card favoring Mexicans and also towards women's rights. annoying

The kids below are crazy. Looks like they just copied each other's comments. This prof is awesome. The only reason she reads is because so many dumb kids bother her with dumb questions causing her to get behind. She has to read sometimes to make sure she stays on track. She loves history and wants her stud's to succeed.

Started off tough, but she eased up. Gave reviews for tests, gave a good amount of extra credit for each test. I got a 104 on the final lol, so pretty easy. Got an A in the class.

Professor Gonzalez is a GREAT PROFESSOR!! She makes the class very fair. If you attend class alone, you will get a C or B. If you read the book, and do the supplemental packet, there is no reason why you would not get an A. My favorite class so far at the University of Texas! A great instructor! If you have the opportunity take her!!

Nice teacher and easy course. I took this class my freshman yr and from what I can remember, I just took notes (if I showed up) and did her test reviews. Got a B. Highly recommend if you are looking to breeze through a boring history course!

This class is easier then high school history taught by coaches. She gives you about 17 points of extra credit on each test. The reviews for test are the same 40 topics that are on the test. All you have to do is the review, student packet, and black board quizzes once a week and you will make an A. Take this class if possible... GPA boost.

Nice professor, but I didn't like the class. Confusing and unorganized lectures. I never knew what was acutally testable material & what was her just talking. Tests are ok, I always got B's after studying a lot. 7pts extra credit on tests but its alot of work for the points. Got an A (with extra credit) but not a worthwhile or interesting class.

Easy if you go for Study sessions.

Use of textbook-didn't buy it. Attendance Mandatory?-no, but I went because I didn't buy the book, class was boring, straight from powerpoint. Extra Credit-yes! we got extra credit for dressing up on Halloween. (that should tell you all you need to know about this prof!) Exams-multiple choice, tough if you don't study. Final-100Q (1st 50 are all A)

Attendance not mandatory. Quizzes are simple. Extra credit for each test really boosts your grade! Lectures can be boring at times, but definately take notes because you need them for extra credit.

Pros,lots of extra credit, test easy, quizes easy, she's pationate about history. Cons, she crams three classes into one, civil rights/women rights/us hist, unfortunetly each sub takes away from the others and you get something that is over simplified and generalized. she mostly reads from notes/text. Good for your gpa, bad if you like history.

Mrs. Gonzalez is a sweet lady. She has basic powerpoints which she puts on blackboard, if you go to her classes and take notes you do not even need the book. She also gives reviews a week before every test which is almost exactly what the test covers. I am not a history person but I am doing well and highly recommend taking her for History.

EASY A. Never went to class at all. Just go to SI, get the notes, especially the exam review, RIGHT OFF THE TEST. Never got anything but an A. Dont buy the book, waste of money. Cool prof, loud and cheerful.

Real nice lady and she is kind of like a grandma figure. Her lectures are of slide shows she puts online and it can get boring sometimes. I would recommend her if you are looking for a class that would increase your GPA average. Study the reviews she posts online and go to SI sessions, and you will do just fine.

She is an amazing Proffesor. She is passionate about what she teaches. In regards to her class, its mostly just ppt lecture and movie clips. Gives extra credit. Tests are easy if you study. I recieved an A in her class.

I love her, she's such a sweetheart. Attendance definitely not mandatory, lectures are straight from the book. The test are a breeze. She hands out a review that is exactly like the test and gives a lot of extra credit. I'll be getting an A and definitely taking classes with her again. She's awesome if you like history.

Great teacher, very passionate about what she teaches. Tends to be monotone, but you can tell she loves teaching. Attendance is not mandatory if you put in the study time, I attended class maybe 10 times the whole semester and had no problems. Pretty easy class and you learn a good bit too!

she is so sweet and loves what she does easy A

Possibly the best professor I've taken so far. Her lectures are easy to understand, and she uses powerpoint which she posts online. Very easy to take notes, and her tests are straight from the lectures. The book is unnecessary, I haven't looked in it once and I have a solid B. Got to class and take notes. Easy

She is very passionate about what she teaches, you'll notice this. She uses the textbook and the Power Points equally, so study both! The class is extremely easy, she doesn't require a lot from you, only that you study.

Really nice professor. And the class is UBER easy. All you have to do is memorize the study guides (which are basically the tests). An easy A.

Thought there was gonna be a lot of readying... There was, but it wasn't too hard of a class, she's an easy grader, her TA however was not! No exams or tests to study for, just papers. It was boring at times, but still a pretty easy class. Don't pass up the opportunity to take her!

For a senior capstone level class, I was inspired to provide my best academic performance, regardless of my history with writing mediocre research papers.

Dr. Gonzalez is a fantastic teacher. Always in a good mood, very helpful, and makes the class less boring. The course itself is very easy. She says the book is needed, but TRUST me, it's not. I made over a 100 on every test and never opened the book - I just attended every lecture and took good notes. 3 test course, no other grades.

I loved Prof. Gonzalez. Although her lectures are long, she really tries to make class interesting. Dont miss class, her lectures are packed full with info and be prepared to write or type a lot. The reading really helps and there are only 4 tests. She gives lots of extra credit options. She is super super sweet and i loved her class.

Take Gonzales for every history class!!! She's amazing and gives at least 10-20 extra credit points for each exam. She's so sweet and lenient. Absolutely recommend her for any class she teaches!

I really love this teacher! I wish I could take her again. Senior Seminar is a research intensive class but I feel that she made it completely possible by helping me and making me a better writer. I really think she is a great teacher and recommend everybody to take her whenever you get a chance.

Going to class is a must. Very helpful and gives extra credit. The reviews are almost identical to the tests.

The classes are pretty big, so don't expect too much one-on-one, but there are SI leaders who can meet you for session. No homework, but four tests (including the final). If you take thorough notes and study them before the test, you can get by without the book. Extra credit is offered via in-class activities. Good class. Don't skip it.

Honestly--hands down one of the best professors I've had. Her lectures are kind of long and very dense with information, but she makes class very interesting and she offers so many opportunities for extra credit. Show up to class and you'll do fine. Would take her again!

Was a really great professor. Gave many opportunities for you to make a good grade in her class. The only grades are the exams so make sure to study your notes. Must go to class for notes and for attendance credit.

Professor Gonzalez is one of the greatest professors I've ever had the pleasure of having. The way that she's able to relate real world situations to the subject we are learning is great. As a person she's super warm and welcoming. I never feared going to her for help because she's always willing to help. TAKE HER YOU WONT REGRET IT!

Her lectures are great but very fast spoken. I had to switch from pen and paper to laptop and recordings. All exams are based off lecture and book so you MUST go everyday.

Her lectures come STRAIGHT from the book, dont even bother buying it. I recommend recording her lectures, sometimes she says stuff out of order or talks too fast. Tophat user. Super sweet, easy lectures, easy class.

She takes attendance at every class so definitely go. Lectures are long and lots of information. She's very nice though and sweet and wants everyone to do well. 3 tests so as long as you study they are super easy. Encourages reading textbook, but I did fine without it. Extra credit opportunities too!

There isnt a professor I know who is sweeter than she. Very interesting and passionate she really wants you to learn. If you participate in class, shell remember you. You get a study guide that is almost exactly the exam & lots of extra credit. She is an example of what a professor should be. Just listen to her lectures. I finished with a 98.

A true Gem!

Prof is super sweet and shows passion for history. Lectures are kind of boring but she gives you the exact material you need for the test. Attendance is taken daily on Tophat with random questions about lecture. 3 exams and final but material comes straight from lecture, book is not needed. I definitely recommend her!

She is an interesting Professor. We had 4 different books for this class, 1 was her book and another was another professor's book. You do learn a lot from her lectures and they are important for the Exam. I recommend recording her lectures because she does talk with an accent and she talks fast.

Just take notes of the lectures and you are set to pass the course. Remember to do the DBQs and extra credit, they help a lot.

Very solid lectures on the history of the Texas/Mexico border. Certainly comes from a more left-wing perspective on the content(as do most professors), but gives out very solid information regardless. I had her class Spring 2020. I definitely recommend this class if you are a Junior or Senior.

her lectures are req to pass but also have to read a lot. if she has the teaching assistant grade it'll be bad usually so that did not help my grade.