EXCELLENT professor. Gives GREAT lectures. However his tests are VERY HARD.

He is knowledgeable, well organized, and has a strong, commanding voice that is excellent for recording. As far as history, he is the best!

Good lectures, interesting and keeps your attention. Has strong opinion on History and is confident he is right. Watch for trick questions. Grades hard.

Dr. Lam is an incredible scholar. He is passionate about his subject, and he makes learning fun!

GREAT TEACHER! I went into the class thinking I wouldnt learn anything. Wrong! He makes you learn it, and in a FUN WAY! Don't worry about reading any of the material; just pay attention during lectures, and EASY A !

Take one of Dr. Lam's classes if you really want to learn history and are up for a bit of a challenge. His class is pretty straight foreward. Take good notes, write quality essays, and study for tests and you will do just fine.

Took both parts of History with him - he is a fantastic teacher. If you want to learn anything - take him!! The class is hard, but it is worth it, you remember so much! Finals/Midterms are essays FYI

Ok, i cant begin to say enough about Dr. Lam. He is a great teacher, makes learning history easy fin and interesting you learn so much from his classes. Best history teacher i ever had. He is passionate about what he does and that helps us students to be interested in the class. Good Job, Dr Lam.

Great Teacher, Sometimes he seems to think everything he says is "right" 98% is true, but you can't always be right. Oh...most important call him Dr. Lam, not "Mr., professor, instructure" He's "DR.Lam".....What the Problem Is?

Awesome class! I took him over the summer, i was very interested in what he had to say. Wonderful visuals and movies, and stories. I would take him again in a heart beat! If you like to write, i would highly recommend him!He keeps you on your feet!

Good class, easy to follow. He will let you know what you should study by yelling or pounding the board. Mark you notes with that info and you'll do fine. Only complaint is that he would let people in late to the final. It was distracting.

Challenging class(es), but a good teacher. If you goof off or try to weasel your way to an A he will clamp down on you, but his lectures can be entertaining (with some humor every once and a while). He will explain stuff over again, but sometimes will intimidate you into not asking. Would take him again.

Good teacher. Always keep up on the readings. Pay close attention to the writting assingment guide- lines. Note part of the final is essay and very hard. All-In-All I liked his teaching and I'm taking the next class with him. note..I took the class in the summer and it went by fast and was a little stressful.

Engaging lecturer, keeps your interest, but his reading/writing assignments are hard and often confusing, and quizzes will have questions on little details that are a lot of work to study for. If you are willing to work and have some interest in learning history I recommend this class.

He is one of the best teachers I have had at FLC. Do not take this as a summer class. There is too much to take in the short amount of time. You can pass this class if you take good notes and pay special attention to the major points in his lectures. You will learn a lot.

Best teacher I ever had at FLC great guy! Funny entertaining, you will learn more than in any other history class. Not the easiest but give him a shot, he is a cool dude.

Great teacher. Professional, intresting, great lectures. A little old school when is comes to hats off in class and no talking, being on time, turing in homework on time. But if you were serious about being a student, you would love him as a teacher. Writing assignments and tests are a little challenging but he lets you know what you did wrong!

Loved him so much I took another class with him. He’ll tell you what he wants from you, do it and you’ll learn a lot and get a good grade. The best thing is to take notes and listen well because he will cover everything that will be in the tests. As for the writing assignments if you do what the assignment says to then you'll be fine with.

Agree with others re: hard grader. Tests OK, but essays caused me to get the only B in my 3.95 gpa after 77 units. Only 1 right way to do each essay per Dr. Lam - no matter how much work you do on them. If you take his class, go to his office for extra help before turning in final draft of essays!! Great lectures, learned a ton.

he is a good teacher if u pay attention.....if not you will fail. he tells you exactly what he wants and exactly how to do it. short papers and long tests....BE PREPARED TO WORK VERY HARD.

Dr. Lam is THE MOST ENTERTAINING LECTURUR I HAVE EVER SEEN! All the stuff about him being sort of uppity is true; he has little tolerance for people who don't do the reading and come to class prepared. As far as I am concerned, if one does the reading and pays attention in class, this is in easy class from a great teacher.

Be very prepared to WORK HARD. Altho a good speaker, Dr Lam doesn't seem to be very student friendly "as-in" he doesn't try to help students who struggle (whether or not they read/prepare). He's black and white, doesn't make considerations.

If he can teach a 45 year old who has never liked history, he's a great teacher. Extremely organized. Great lecturer! Always told you what he expected. Yes, you work very, very hard! If you come to class, take good notes, put effort into your essays and study for tests, you'll pass. Bonus, YOU WILL LEARN!

Great lecturer! I learned a ton in this class, and Dr. Lam is very challenging. He is a tough grader, demands the best from you and has ZERO tolerance for ****, don't even try it. If you want an easy class, look elsewhere. If you want to learn, take one of Dr. Lam's classes. Note: He tells you the essay questions in advance, just pay attention!

Dr. Lam is a dynamic professor who knows his subject matter and teaches enthusiastically. I would highly recommend him as a professor who will motivate you to teach history to others - even in a parking lot!

Extremely hard exams and overall just a hard teacher. His lectures were very intersting in the class, i enjoyed the class and him as a teacher, the only downfall is difficult exams, and he calls on random students a lot and puts them in the spotlight, which is another downfall.

Good instructor.Don't bother taking him if you're a slacker, he'll be all over you. I got a B without really trying that hard. Exams are not hard if you take notes in class (I didn't read one page of the textbook). Writing assignments are graded tough but fair. You'll learn a lot from Lam. Be prepared to answer questions in class (Socratic Method).

Do the work, show up, and pay attention, that's all you have to do to pass the class. He tends to call on the slackers in the class, so if you pay attention he won't call on you. I was called on once, and I had not been paying attention. Great lecturer, you won't go to sleep in his class. If you slack, find another instructor.

excellent teacher. He runs with millitary efficiency. Just get your work done, follow instructions, and take notes. He does such a good job on his lectures you dont have to utilize the book as much. I really like the guy he is my favorite teacher. However if your a lazt person, or you procrastinate get another teacher, never talk when he is talking

I have taken 3 classes from Dr. Lam. He is awesome at lecturing. His class is never boring but he can be very hard on students. He's not afraid to offend you or make you feel stupid. He's a very hard grader in fact I don't know a single person who got an A on his writing assignment. But over all, I learned a lot from him and I loved his class!

this class is really tough i tried the whole semester and still failed because his tests are extremely ridiculous, and he makes the midterm and final worth so much towards your grade.

Wow – Extremely hard. He is one of the most straight forward and knowledgeable teachers I’ve had. I learned a lot in this class. But test, quizzes, and how he grades essays are hard.

Wow – Extremely hard. He is one of the most straight forward and knowledgeable teachers I’ve had. I learned a lot in this class. But test, quizzes, and how he grades essays are hard.

Professor Lam is an awesome teacher, his lectures are the greatest!! He will walk all around the class, jump on tables ,scream out loud. His homework and test are really hard, but he is extremely fair and if you listen to the instructions you will do fine! I recommend his class to anyone who has a decent work ethic.

Great professor! Be prepared to work for your grade though! By far one of my favorite teachers! He keeps you awake that's for sure! If he pounds on the walls or jumps on the table make sure to take notes about what he is saying! It WILL be on the test!

Lam is great! He makes history really interesting and fun (his Army experience shines through). My advice: Be ready to work hard from the beginning, follow all directions exactly, sit in front, write everything down. He is tough, but not too unreasonable. I couldn't take anyone else.

Professor Lam is a great teacher. You can tell he knows his stuff & he explains it well. He doesn't mess around though -- attendance is expected (be early; not just on time). Most of the tests and quizzes are based on his lectures, so take good notes.

I have mixed feelings about Professor Lam. He knows history and does a good job of explaining it, but he is very strict and makes you work a lot. I respect his strictness with the rules, but he is absolutely inflexible. He also gives several writing assignments and gives tests that are a real challenge. If you take his class, expect to work hard.

Professor Lam is a fantastic teacher. He really knows his subject and doesn't ask for an unreasonable amount of work from his students. If you ever have a question about anything he teaches, he is more than happy to expand on that topic. It's just a shame that he is teaching a first year course. He could teach the subject at a higher level.

Awesome teacher when it comes to lectures! I learned sooo much from his class. However, beaware that he is a hard ass!! You CANT B.S. the writing assignments, and you MUST study or you wont pass the class. Overall: Hard class but you will learn a lot. Dont plan on getting an A or B in the class. Most people barely pass.

I really like this guy. His lectures are very interesting! He keeps things exciting. You will learn so much. He is also a very funny. I think he's pretty nice, too. His tests and essays (these especially), and hard for lots of people because they dont take enough time to STUDY. If you study and do all the work you get a decent grade.

I loved this class. Enjoyed his lectures- easy to follow and interesting. It's not that hard of a class if you study, do the work, and really try to figure out what he wants. If you participate, he will like you more. Writing assignments are hardest, but just keep on topic & be concise. I'm taking further history classes from him for sure.

Very good lectures!! Keeps the subject interesting and easy to understand. You must attend class - lots of information given each class. Study the notes! His tests follow his lectures...Very fair teacher.

You can pass his class, I would have done better if I did not have so many other classes. You do need to study for his quizzes, but if you study your lecture notes you should do fine. His exams feel like they are near impossible though. But he is extremely interesting. He made history interesting for me actually. Take him, I recommend him!

He is a nice enough guy, has some entertaining stories to tell, but the class is kind of hard. The writing assignments are impossible to do well on, unless you REALLY understand the prompt. The quizzes aren't bad, the tests are a little hard. The reading is actually pretty easy, but it didn't help me much.. Lectures are interesting.

SO HARD! I could never give him what he wanted in his essays!?! He did offer some redemption with an extra credit project, but I still got a C+ when I usually get A's. You will learn some good stuff though (I guess that is why we are here at the college...)

I enjoy this class a lot! You learn a lot from him but if you wanna do good in his class, you will have to work HARD. WORK HARD, GO TO CLASS, DO YOUR WORK and you'll be ok. It's totally worth it!

Although he can be scary when you likes to randomly call on people in class, he is one of the best teachers I have ever had. I recommend him if you actually want to learn!

Ok so if you think this class is going to be an easy A...get out now!! He is such a good teacher and his power point is amazing. If you take notes everyday, pay attention in class, and make sure you do your essay every week, then you will pass..no prob!! Lam is a fountain of knowledge and I actually learned a lot!!!

See my comments below...but I forgot to add that he is very funny but if you don't like crass very blunt humor then you probably will think he is an ass...

Tests are impossible. tons of reading homework. no late work. overall bad experience.

Overall good experience. Essay's were graded quite stiffly, but he prepares you very well beforehand. I learned the most I have ever learned in a History class with Dr. Lam. His sense of humor can sometimes be misinterpreted but overall I would take him again.

Very smart guy. If you are interested in history, you will enjoy his class. He does come off like a jerk sometime, but dont be sensitive. Quizzes are not hard, essays are hard. You will learn a lot.

You will learn a lot from Lam, he presents a lot of information clearly. He has a very strict demeanor, but as long as you take notes and do all assignments, passing the class with a good grade is easy. He is a good teacher, although his strictness may be a problem for some.

Powerpoint notes were well organized and well explained. Material was understandable and well explained. I appreciated his sense of humor and even his strictness.

Dr.Lam is a great professor and he is extremely passionate about what he does. His papers are very difficult and his essays on tests are hard. Overall the class was enjoyable and I learned a lot. I would advise you to be prepared to study extensively and see him during office hours. Ask questions during class to obtain clarity.

This teacher is a tough one his essay assignments are impossible, so un less your an english buff you might have a hard time, even if your good he will still rip u a new one. the test aren't text based they're from his notes so u better not miss a beat good luck

Here's the real deal.Lam is very tough.What most people don't understand is that he is tough because that's how life is. He is not just teaching history he is teaching you how to succeed in life!If you half-ass it your grade will reflect it If you try you will pass. If your psycho you will get an A. It would be my privilege to take his class again

I hated learning about history but I had to take it as a pre-req. He made me interested in learning about our history. If you take good notes and remember what you write down, you will get an A and have a extremely well rounded knowledge of our history. Great Teacher!!!!!

Dr. Gordon lam is a tough teacher teacher. His military demeanor shows from the minute your first lecture begins. Expect to write 2 full essays and 40-60 questions on your exam. When writing the essays stick to the subject, if you're a history buff and make out of the box or other event connections form that time don't do it.

what college teacher doesn't allow hats in class? This guys a joke.

He is a great professor. He explains the information in a clear and easy to understand way, however, his class is not easy, and there are many essays and many quizzes. If you are willing to come to class, on time, and ready to learn you will have no problem with this class. Overall, an excelent professor!

If you want to learn about history, take this class. If you want ANY hope of getting an A, don't. "B"s are managable. He's an intense person but he's passionate about history and knows what he's talking about. If you're like me and can't stand the thought of not getting an "A" this is probably not the class for you. Quizzes=Ok Essays=Tough

Amazing professor!! You will not realize the value of his teaching style until you are out of the classroom and are amazed by how much you retain. You get out of Dr.Lam's class what you put into it. If you think you can sleep in the back or facebook during lecture, expect your grade to reflect your bad attitude.

Mister Lam, if you think that the experience for you to be in military is the reason that being ruthless to us, It's wrong.

Professor lectures with conviction and passion about historical events. All else is very militant. Teaches by interrogation and can be humilitating. Tough grading on essays - exams are not consistent with lectures, tricky. I'm over 40 and returning to college for career change. He a bit much for me. 2 words best describes his methods - BOOT CAMP!

Good, yet difficult teacher. Writing assignment are hard, see him during his office hours. Quizzes are easy. Attendance is a must. His blunt comments might be harsh for some, yet he is clear on what he wants. If you need an A, good luck. B's are manageable.

Dr. Lam's job is to teach history. He is dedicated to doing that by the effort he puts into his lectures. It is his responsibility to prepare his students for university life. His course content, grading methods and test/essay oraganization shows that. If the student isn't up for the same level of dedication, his classes aren't for you.

Yes hes hard, but for you kids trying to make it to a UC Gordon Lam is the real deal. Community college is supposed to prep you for CSU/UC campus level rigor. Gordon Lam is the closest to the UC level that I can remember in my 2 years at FLC. Study hard, write good papers, and don't let his methods deter you. He is a good teacher.

Great lecturer, clear & organized (you won't really need to read the book if you pay attention in class). Quizzes are easy, but he is a VERY hard grader of the essays. Make sure to follow his directions on the format, and visit his office for help on the essays. Take his class only if you're interested in history because it is a lot of work.

He is very hard, but his lectures are very interesting and he is very high energy. The essays are what really brings a grade down. Tough grader.