He's a great instructor. Makes the subject incredibly interesting! You have to work hard to do well, but you will learn a lot! He is entertaining!

he gives mutiple choice and essay questions but has high expectations on the essays. funny, interesting way of teaching but his tests sucked.

I've taken just about everything he teaches, and Aced all 7 or 8 courses. He prepared me for a very competitive Uni in SoCal, so I think he is realistic in his demands and expectations.

A very political teacher that will draw parallels between events. If you are truly interested in history, then take his course, because he will have you thinking about things. One of the best teachers I've personally had.

Engaging, funny, enthusiastic and passionate. Brings history -- even economic history -- alive. Tests are just fine if you do the reading and study.

He is a very good professor his lectuers are the best, very clear and helpful. If you want to learn anything about US history you must take his class. He is the best.

IF you want an A or B you have to be willing to give your entire day to the book. But his class is entertaining and funny. Comedic teacher you will like his class but not his tests...plus hes a****so that tops it off

I had him for a summer course that no one wanted to be at...except that he made it worthwhile. Fun, entertaining, informative, sensitive, great - that's what he was when I took his class.

THE BEST HISTORY TEACHER I EVER HAD. I hated history but because of how he was enthusiastic about the subject he made it come alive. i'm a history major because of u Dr. alexander. UR AWESOME, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! ignore all the bad stuff written up here. lazy ass ppl hold a grudge :)

very good teachers, very liberal and very informative... awesome!!

he's cool. people are crazy, if he got rated down it's because they are republicans and hate liberals. that has nothing to do with teaching, he's the best history teacher you can ever have. so passionated about his class. work and you'll get an A

One of the most passionate teachers I have ever had. I enjoyed this class very much, and would take other casses with him again besides the fact that his tests are very hard, and you are expected to remember a HELL of a lot of information to succeede on any of them.

No easy 'A' here, or 'B' for that matter. Extremely difficult, but as with most difficult teachers - their methods curiously force you to learn the material.

Really Cool guy!! I would love to take him again, but class is not an easy A or B!! :(

This teacher was very good. I learned a lot. He is the most passionate teacher i have ever met. He has a wonderful teaching method full of impersonations and u will never get bored. U will not only learna bunch of dates and facts but U will see the other side of American history.

Very cool guy, makes the class fun and not boring. There's just too much material to know before the test, if you want to pass you REALLLLLy have to study!

This is a really good class,but he expects the students to know tooo much. You learn a lot but he grades really hard on his test.

I had this teacher the summer before my senior year in high school. He knows what he's teaching and is very enthusiastic about his work. I was getting a B+ but I asked him how I could better write my essays. He gave me really good advice and I passed with an A.

He is an awesome teacher. Knows his stuff big time. Really hard tests though. You have to read and study for his tests or you wont pass. He will help you out but you have to do a lot of it yourself.

He teaches and explaines very clearly very funnny teacher you will enjoy and go to SI for help and you will pass with a good grade.

he is a very energetic and good teacher, but tests are very hard..they consist of multiple choice and essay. But he drops lowest test and his grading scale is on the easier side like 87-100 is an A. You will learn a lot and he is not boring. Also, one of the textbooks is For the Record, which is primary source document book, very hard to understa

great teacher but be ready to study!!!! expect at least 5 hrs of studying per week for a B, more for an A

Very enthusiastic and fun lecturer. The exams are on the difficult side. If you read the textbook and attend all of the lectures `you will do fine. The S.I. is extremely helpful.I got an A and did not have to study an extaordinary amount of time. I did go to class and I did read every assigned chapter. The class is fun and challenging.

AWESOME TEACHER!!! his attitude towards teaching AND life is amazing! never BORING & very energetic! if i needed to take his class again I WOULD! enjoyed going to class! & tests are based on lectures, so all u have to do is listen which isnt hard AT ALL b/c he makes the material ur learning VERY interesting!! SI also helps A LOT! STRONGLY recomm!!!

Gordon is a great professor. He is really into the subject and his enthusiasm shows in his lectures. He makes the subject interesting and will give you help if you need it. His tests are difficult however I don't think they are unfair. If you study it is possible to get a good grade.

great teacher, he makes the class interesting and makes history fun............highly recommended

He teaches a great class but when its time to take a test he grades like everyone in the class is a history major.

Amazing amazing amazing. Super enthusiastic. Super interesting. You have to actually WORK but you learn so much and have fun doing it. I want to study abroad with him as my teacher!

He's an amazing teacher, his tests are extremely hard, but his teaching style is perfect, he's not an uptight professor, he'll be your best friend too, he likes student challenges, he's a very influential teacher you will not forget him over all the years.

Awesome teacher!! Very enthusiastic and easy to follow.

Gorden is one of the best teachers I have ever had in my life. Dont get me wrong not easy class what so ever. If you want to do well, get ready to work and work hard because his essays are very hard. In three classes I only aced one test. But if you are a History or Poli Sci Major he is the teacher you have to take....no doubt about it. The must class you must take is the Econ/Histroy, best class ever. Long live the JewFro.

Professor Alexandre takes his class lectures to another level. There is never a dull moment in his class. No matter what time of day, you're always interested in what he has to say.

if you want history at it's finest, take his class. he has an incredible style of teaching that will make you like history. his exams are quite hard that's why SI is a must. reading is also essential in his class. want history? take his...

Very passionate and effective teacher. I loved his class. There is a lot to read and prepare for his class. But it is worth it. He knows his stuff. And makes you want to know more about history. JUST AWESOME!!

He is definitely my favorite teacher at GCC. He makes everything interesting. Notes are clear and you know what's going to be on the tests ahead of time. The tests can be difficult if you don't study, though. I think he's great.

Gordon is simply the best professor I have ever encoutered. His lectures are interesting and he is very clear with his expectations. He has so much enthusiasm for his subject. Yes his tests are hard and he challenges you but he is not malicious or unfair. Those who study do well, those who do not study do poorly.

he teaches with much passion and enthusiaam which is great because you find yourself wanting to learn. his test are not as bad as people say, you just have to read your text. going to the extra SI classes however don't help because it's based off material from a hist book that Gordon no longer uses. Read your text and you'll be fine.

This class is not American history- it's Gordon's history. Lecture & tests are based on his own biases & radical views. Be prepared that if you have a different opinion you will be mocked & belittled. Tests are very hard- 1/2 essay & mult choice. Must read bk & go to SI. Majority of students got C's & below. 2/3 of class dropped out by the end.

very interesting and knowledgeable teacher and his essays are hard and challenging

very smart teacher but if you want the A youll have to earn it ... i took his winter session and got a B and i did read every page in the book ... i love the subject and its a fun class but he is tough... i think 2 out of 70 got an A

This teacher was really great. Someone said he is anti-American but thats right wing bull. He wasnt that hard when I took him in the winter. I got a B and I didnt read much at all really. Listen to his lectures and you will do good. I highly recomend his class its intresting and fun.

Mr. Alexandre was a great teacher. The lectures are interesting, he's really lively, and he tries to get the class involved in the disscusion.Make no mistake, its not an easy class, but an A is not impossible. Overall it has been my favorite class at Glendale.

An entertaining teacher. Keeps U.S. History interesting

He is a great teacher, but the problem is that his test are hard. He knows how teach, but the only problem is his test which are really hard.He requires a lot of reading. You need to study from the notes and book. The test is bassed on book and notes. I would recommend to you if you are a A student.

one of the BEST..the BEST OF THE BEST..one of the most influencial, passionate, and intelligent teachers i have ever encountered in my college career!! teachers like alexandre let students realize that college isn't just about four years of boredom and bullcrap..it really is about learning and thinking for yourself

GREAT teacher! Always full of energy and excited about what he's teaching! He offers SI which I recommending going to because it REALLY helps. His grading is fair and he's always willing to talk to his students.

Passionate about subject matter. Gives inspiring Marxist interpretations of things. Has students post class notes on WebCT, so attendance is less than necessary, though many people can't take notes worth a sh*t. Said attendance wasn't mandatory but then called me out on skipping all the time in front of the class. Then I got an A anyway. Ha ha.

Smart guy. Lectures are very well organized. very liberal w/ his views but that makes him alot different from highschool teachers. Took him 4 winter & its very hard in a short semester cuz u have to read the book and take good notes. Not very helpful in the winter semester at all But his views r interesting & worth listening to. He talks nice 2 ppl

i think that he is a great professor! ive never met any teacher who enjoyed his work alot and just love to teach! he explains everything well to the class. his tests are not hard..all you have to do is READ the material. Thats it. If you read the material then u will pass the class. The final is just multiple choice! not that hard guys!

This teacher is great. He is so funny, his lectures are never boring and are always full of quick-witted humor. You must do the reading to do well in his class & if you do this class isnt hard. You dont need to share all his political viewpoints to realize this guy is a good teacher!

Very interesting class, especially with the teacher's personality. The tests are hard, but you should attend the SI's from the beginning of the class...if you do..you'll probably end up with an A in the class.

Fun teacher but hard class, especial for ESL students.

I don't know where these two negative commentators are coming from, but Gordon Alexandre is a terrific historian, who has an abundance of information. No he will not make you hate your life if you take him and yes his class is difficult, but you are there to learn and to be intellectually stimulated.You are there to learn and not to have a free pas

He is an excellent teacher with an incredible knowledge of history. He grades very fairly and his essay questions are very fun to write about if you have studied the material. His multiple choice are incredibly fair and quite easy if you have completed the reading and attended the lectures. Take notes, study, and most of all show up to class.

Even though his class is hard, he teaches well so if you have a good note it will definately help you on your test. He doesn't just give you the grade you want, but you have to earn it. You only have to have 84% of total grade to get an A because of his extra credit (4% of total grade) and because all you need is 88% to get an A. 88-4 makes it 84%

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Gordon is the best teacher at GCC (in my opinion). He's very clear on what he requires, sticks to the syllabus, unless he starts ranting about the time he was arrested for protesting in the 60s. He's very entertaining, and extremely helpful. Do the reading and take good notes, believe me you'll need them. Great class!

This professor is one of the best. He teaches actual history, not just what "white" america is teaching us. Ready to learn the truth about yourself, others and the real truth about where you come from, look no further.

You can't not have fun in his class. Excellent teacher. Very fun and entertaining.

this was a really fun class. i really didn't like history, but he made it interesting. i slept through most of the classes and still got a B+

I didn't agree with some of his 'interesting' world views, and I wish he didn't share as many of his political opinions during lecture. The class is graded fairly, but do the reading and go to class because the tests are hard. Not my favorite class, but he did an adequate job of keeping people awake.

He is amazing! You really don't have to work that hard unless you're brain dead, but he is so passionate and simply great.

He is a highly intelligent man, he knows his history and can make it simple for you to understand if you listen to his lectures. They are quite interesting, very humorous but he is tough. He has high expectations on your essay. You must have a lot of historical evidence for your thesis and incorporate your opinion on the subject. Fun but a heavyloa

Its hard to get a good grade in the class because your only graded for 4 tests. That's all your grade is based on. Lecture is interesting at first, but gets boring after an hour. Extremely intelligent, could talk for hours. The notes taken in class will be very helpful for the difficult essay portion of the test. 25 question mult choice is hard.

He is a great teacher, nice guy, and the class is easy. This isn't a class where you get a A for just showing up, but this IS NOT A HARD CLASS!!! If you can only get a C in this class, then you really need a tutor cause this is a community college, and this is a easy class

I had a hard time with this class. Its not an easy class but as long as you do what he is asking you should pass. His tests are 25 MC and an essay. 50/50% to get your final grade. I am glad I passed this class and at times I wasn't sure. He taught me alot though including how to study and use the book. Thinks hes funny, usually isnt. Left Leaning..

Personally he's pretty cool, but I'm warning you he's a tough grader! I had to work hard to get a B for the five-week session. Pay attention to his lectures, take notes, and attend every class. If you're hoping to "just get by," then he's not the instructor for you.

Will make you work,but he is great for a real education.

Hard but great and good.

hillarious. theres no way you can't pay attention to him - his lectures are very fun and he makes it easy to understand. he also relies a lot on you reading the text when it comes to tests - which he grades VERY hard!!! his lecture is only 25% of whats really on the tests!very very nice/funny guy, though. do not take if you are republican

Be prepared! Read, take notes and record the lectures.He gives you study sheets and tells you how to study terms. I did what he said and I got a high grade in the class. The lectures are not boring and he keeps things fun. The tests can be tricky, and you have to write a full essay in class (essay questions on the handouts). Great GCC professor!!

I took Gordon Alexandre for Spring 2010 and found him entertaining during his lectures. At times he would go off on tangents but that just make the class more interesting. He grades difficult and does expect alot of reading of the text, but if you pay attention, read, and take thorough notes; you will do good.

He is an amazing teacher who actually wants you to learn instead of vomiting up things you read in the book. Use your brain and your opinion, right or wrong, and he will be fair. Really makes you interested in what he is teaching

He keeps lectures and material interesting. Your grade is determined basically by just the tests. The lectures and notes you take from lectures helps a lot for his essay questions. The reading material is more for the multiple choice, but the lecture helps too. Keep up with the reading and what he's covering in class. Use his study guide well.

i honestly love this guy!! he's hillarious as hell and there's no way you won'tget interested. He's really into the class and gives you a better prespective of things. I really enjoyed it this term. Its not really hard just do your reading take notes and dont forget about the flash cards...they do help!!

hilarious! he is unlike any other teacher. he has lived through most of the history he's teaching so he has some awesome insight on each subject. hes very funny and unpredictable. tests are not bad if you really understand the terms. use lots of facts and details for the writing portions. (if you're a slacker do the ex credit assignments early on.)

One of the best and most inspiring teachers I have ever taken. He is very smart and his lectures are very interesting. I highly recommend his classes for everyone.

Really great guy, he's so hilarious. Take lots of notes and pay attention. His tests are mostly essays and some scantron. I really like mr. alexander he's honestly really cool.

Professor Alexandre is a great teacher! I admit this class was really tough and he expects a lot from his students, but its mostly because hes so passionate about the subject he teaches and expects all of us to feel the same. Hardest B i ever earned but his lectures were fun and interesting, so paying attention will never be a problem!

Honestly professor Alexandre is the BEST history teacher you will ever have the pleasure of being taught by. Taking his class, you truly get what you are paying for. He is extremely knowledgeable, gives great lectures and really spells out everything that is going to be on his tests, you just have to do the reading and actually do the study g

Professor Alexandre is a great professor! He's very funny and passionate about his subject. Make sure to take very detailed notes and do ALL of the readings. His tests aren't easy and they require a lot of writing, you have to use your time wisely if you want to finish! If you study hard and invest time into the class you should do great!

Gordon is a really cool man..very funny- but really hard. He grades extremely tough- and expects you to know as much as he does- (to get an A.) He is very opinionated, and extremely intelligent, which makes you getting an "A" very difficult. I studied my butt off, and got a "C." I kind of gave up towards the end- but i was getting a low B high C.

Professor Alexandre is the best history teacher I ever had. You have to go to class and take notes, and his lectures are really interesting and you will not fall asleep. The downside is he grades tough. You have to go to class and read the book. He is about to retired so take him now!

Took him in Sum 12' for Soc Science 132 and I got an A. I learned so much from him. He made the topics easy to understand. Go to class, write down everything he says, and do the study guides. He has essays on the test that YOU prepare in ADVANCE for and you'll do great.

Awsome, and very updated in politics.Try not to miss class, he never calls names but he knows every one. You have to read the book and the readers. You won't forget his lectures at all.

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! This professor is very smart and knows what he is talking about. He wont give you your grade on a silver platter. He really makes you earn it. The information in this class is really helpful, and he makes you want to go the extra mile in class. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!

I'll try to be neutral of Pros. Gordon as much as possible. I took his Hist. 118 for Spring semester and i have to say that was my favorite class. His presentations are well developed and gives the class a study guide weeks before the test. I manage to get a C in the class but i was struggling the class for a B. Be cautious if you take Gordon

His classes are amazing and he is SO funny, SO real. he clearly states that HE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS AS LONG AS YOU CAN PROVE IT AND BACK IT UP WITH FACTS IN YOUR ESSAYS. the only people who don't like his classes are slacker students who don't know what a real college class is like! be prepared to read and critically THINK.

Professor Alexandre really knows his stuff, he keeps his lectures very interesting and really wants students to participate and engage. Not the easiest class, but learned a lot. Do not take this class if you are looking to get an easy A…slackers beware!

He makes class very interesting and very relevant. I'm a biology major not into gov or econ but I look forward to his class because i could use it in everyday life and because he's HILARIOUS. He gives a study guide that outlines his tests EXACTLY. Only gives extra credit if the class needs it. There is a lot of reading but I don't mind.