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HIST17A - 5.0 rating“OMG I love this professor”
HISTORY17A17B - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Textbook Required
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Reviews (143)
His main objective for his students is for us to share in his enthusiasm, and that he does! I admire him and think that he does such a wonderful job. I have learned so much in his class.
V. enthusiastic, and did best to pass that on. Mid-term and final are very easy, but you have to really learn the material to get an A. Was fun and I learned a lot.
He always explains things to everyone when they need. Very enthusastic about his class, likes to keep students involved. Midterms and finals are very easy if you just take notes.
Gassman rules.
"Boss" rules. Awesome, very funny and very laid back.
Even if you are taking the Path of Slack trough college, you might get a C- in Gassman’s class; but if you do nothing but stay awake in his class, you will learn history despite yourself because this guy tells great stories and shows great films. He doesn't stimulate debate in the class, which I crave, but he covers the controversies of this count
He's totally fun! I really don't like history, but I really enjoyed his class and I learned a lot. He's great!
This is a very easy teacher. Easy A. You don't even have to pay attention in class. The tests are a snap. Only bad thing about this class was that I felt like I was back in grade school with his animated stories. He even used the movie Gladiator to teach the class about Roman times. I love History, hated this class!
He is a great teacher, easy class, makes history interesting, not bad on the eyes either!
He makes the class interesting. But sometimes he talks too and that makes hard to keep with the note taking, he will slow down if you tell him. Other than that I enjoyed the class.
Gassman is an excellent teacher. I usually hate history and it made it interesting enough where I would actually pay attention. He is very clear that he wants everyone to pass and respect the enthusiam that he has for history. Very clear in with everything he does. As long as you take notes mid term and final are easy. My best so far!
Great teacher,the class is as easy as you want it to be.If you come to class and pay attention and do the assignments,you will get an A.The mid term and final are based entirely on your notes,so take good notes if you take this class.Your mid term and final grades will be as good as your notes.This class was fun and informative. Highly recommended.
great teacher if your looking for an easy A. all in all good lectures although i think there should have been a more of a emphasis on certain topics.
Gassman is awesome. His car is cool, he is cool, and he makes history cool. Attend everyday and pay attention and you are gauranteed to get an A.
I love this class!!
The Boss is an awesome teacher. He makes history fun and exciting, and his classes are slack-off, do-nothing B's, and easy A's. Sometimes he gets excited and starts talking a little too fast, but all you have to do is ask him to slow down and repeat himself, and he will. I highly reccomend this class, unless of course you actually like being bored.
Wow.....what energy! I learned a lot but never felt like there was too much work. Just enough. Had to work for the A. Lectures fast sometimes. Lots of fun though.
Fun Class!!! I learned a lot in a small amount of time. Boss makes the day go by fast.
Great Class Great Teacher!!
I am having a great time and learning a lot. What more could you want? Maybe his car.
He was a really great teacher, he had a lot of energy and a very good lecturer. Kept my attention really easy, time always went by quick in his class. He was very good at making the material interesting and fun. He sets you up to get good grade as long as you take good notes and pay attention. I recommend taking him for this class and Hist 5B.
Greg is my favorite teacher! He made learning history fun, exciting and truly enjoyable. His enthusiasm can't help but rub off on you and he has a great sense of humor. Take class notes so you can use in taking the exams & complete a timeline & you will get an A.
he is well liked because he is easy. according to gassman "you will get a B unless you try very hard for anything less". you should take his course to satisfy your g.e.
He really works to make the subject interesting....and the time goes by quickly.
I want to be a history major now.
Mr.Gassman is a wonderful instructor. He is funny and entertaining as he lectures. It is obvious he has a love of history and he shares that with his students. The course work is not terribly challenging. If you show up for class and take good notes you will do well. He also has a nice style that incorporates the class-no straight lecture.
nice teacher a good class but a lot of lecture but he keeps it interesting
Mr. Gassman is not an easy teacher necessarily, he just makes the material easy to learn and the way he teaches helps you to retain the information. I have taken his classes over and over again and recommend him to anyone who loves history or doesn't! If you're not lazy, you will get an A.
Greg is the man. Thank god WCC got smart and made him full time.
Gassman is among the reasons I'm a history major, it's nice to see a teacher who has a true passion for what he does. I've taken one class, and currently taking 17B with him and 4B. You'd think you'd get bored but never a dull moment with Gassman. I only put "Easy" because he makes history fun.
I heard all theses great things, and they turned out to be very true!
EASY AND FUNNY.
He is the man, always making people laugh. Giranteed A. All the notes you want on the midterm and final and he gives you the questions to them when you walk in the door the first day of class!
The best teacher I ever had! I took all the classes I could at WCC with him. He is the reason I am a history major and now that I transferred to UCD I realize just how much I learned from him.
He is by far the best teacher. i wish all teahcer were like him.
Fun as heck. Passionate, and funny. the most entertaining class I've ever had the privledge of sitting in. Because of the lack of stress this class is a pleasure to sit in.
Excellent teacher. One of the best of the best. Excellent human being.
Best teacher at WCC. He makes the class fun and he is just a great guy and teacher!
I hate history but i just moved to woodland and was told to take him. He is by far one of the Best professors that i have had in my college career. He sets his class up for you to succeed. If you don't test well no problem, his test are long essay form but he makes it really easy to do well.
Wonderful class! The love he has for history is contagious! I put he was easy because that's just the way he makes history! easy! It's just a shame that not every teacher has love of their subjects like gassman! thats how you can tell a teacher values and love their job.
One of the greatest history professors I've ever taken! I'm not fond of history but he really made it a fun and interesting class. He gives you the midterm questions the second day of class and goes through each and everyone of them in his lectures. Open notes for midterm and final. You have to try really hard to fail this class.
Awsome awesome awesome teacher! Everyone should take him! He makes history interesting and enjoyable. Best History Teacher I have ever taken!
This is a colorful artistic instructor. Anyone who has had trouble with history before will be okay in this class. No tricks, No games just good crystal clear instruction. Definitely take.
Great teacher, absolutely loves his area of expertise. Even the summer class I took with him was a breeze. Absolute best teacher at WCC
ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS IVE HAD IN COLLEGE ABSOLUTELY LOVES HIS JOB AND WHAT HE DOES, HE MADE COLLEGE A BIT MORE ENJOYABLE TAKE GOOD NOTES AND YOU WILL BE SET TO GO!
I AGREE WITH EVERYONE THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD VERY INTHUSIASTIC AND JUST AND ALL AROUND AWSOME TEACHER TAKE THIS GUY HE IS SUPER HILARIOUS AND CORKY JUST AN AWSOME GUY
This guy really loves what he does and it makes the class that much more enjoyable. Just show up and take notes. Mid term and final are open notes. Probably the easiest teacher you will ever take. Very nice guy.
He is an amazing teacher, so passionate he grabs your attention and brings you attention to history. Easy Essay tests because i learned the info during class. I'd review the chapters and notes to prewrite the essays so i would pass. loved it so much. Took him for all but one Hist class, and that was a terrible mistake! You cant go wrong with him!
The best teacher I've ever had. He makes it all so interesting, I love to come to class because he is so passionate. Thank you Mr. Gassman!
Excellent teacher and human being. He has great heart and great spirit. I strongly recommend you to take this class with professor Gassman. You will learn and have fun.
This teacher is very friendly with everyone on campus. Everybody respects him and thinks he is wonderful. He is a wonderful teacher and should be given a reward !
OH MY GAWD. Mr. Gassman is amazing. If you're taking a history class this is the teacher to take it with. He's really friendly and loves teaching. Very enthusiastic! Instead of just shouting historic dates at you he actually tells you a story. His class was always interesting and fun. MUST TAKE.
Out of all the teachers that are Woodland community college, he is the best teacher ever that I have ever known. Yes ever, Because if it was possible to marry this guy I would marry him forever. And I'm a dude. All his stuff is open note, and he's a nice guy and grades essays without personal objection. Hope the jam was good;D
Greg Gassman is the greatest professor I have ever had. He is VERY aproachable and has a true passion for what he does. You can tell he wants nothing more than to teach and watch his students grow into intelligent members of society. He is always full of life and is a pleasure to be around.
Great teacher with a passion for history, very funny and patient, while still holding basic manners and respect in his classroom. Very helpful and accommodating with students personal problems,and actually teaches you something interesting. Highly recommend him, easy A if you show up and take your notes
Really nice teacher!!
OMG I love this professor! He is awesome Ive never had a history professor as passionate as he is. He makes history so much fun. And hes so funny. One of the best at WCC. I will miss him. He lectures as if were a movie. No quizzes no test only midterm and final Some in class assignments Virtually no homework. Some extra credit does count attendance
what a joke! we all love Mr. Gassman because he is so entertaining and easy, did I mention he is EASY, yup definitely take him, you might not learn much but you'll have fun and get a good grade :)
Prof Gassman is no doubt entertaining. You can't help but to learn a lot too.
Professor Gassman is no doubt entertaining. You can't help but to learn a lot too.
This Professor is my all time favorite professor!!! I wish everyone would teach like him! I have taken every one of his classes and which he would teach more so I can continue learning. He is a must take!
this was a great class, he makes it very interesting. would take the class again if i could.
Friendly and cool guy. Tells you everything you need to do and how to do it to get an A grade. Only needed to use the book twoce for midterm and final. His lectures are good and funny. Make sure to take GREAT notes and attend class! The better the notes the better the grade bc they are needed for the final and midterm. Grade drops for missed class
Okay, Gassman is a great guy with love for his students, funny and fun. His class is very easy to pass, and I liked that I didn't have a huge work load. BUT.. I wish he would have focused a bit more within the text book, and left our writing assignments a little more open to our own interpretation, rather than just copying his notes into essays.
Professor Gassman is fun to listen to, engages the class, is super funny, but maintains an air of respect. I still miss those classes and they ended Spring. Make sure you attend class and take excellent notes. Guaranteed an A if you do those two things.
Mr. Gassman was probably the best professor I had at Woodland Community College! He has a vibrant passion for history and goes above and beyond to help his students if they ask. He's approachable for sure. His class is fun, full of energy, and easy if you put an honest effort into it. I would totally take his class again
He's great I highly recommend!!
Very Interesting. Talks loud enough and speaks clearly. He seems to always be up and in a good mood
I don't know why it took me such a long time to write a review about him. He's is absolutely AMAZING. I honestly did not have any interest at all whatsoever in history before I took his class, but now I'm genuinely into it! He is hilarious, and you can tell that he loves what he does. A must have teacher. I love gassman! Such a great teacher :')
I LOVE MR. GASSMAN. He is an amazing teacher! He makes history fun. :) He is a peretty easy teacher to just show up and take note. He is so humerous. One of things he says is lets get sexy when he turns off the lights to use the projector. HE IS FANTASTIC!!!
Love Mr. Gassman, he is so goofy but he makes history so fun & memorable. I learned so much from taking his classes. He's very easy going to talk to & have a conversation with if you go say hi during his office hours. I love that he lets us use notes for the midterm & final essays, I actually remember the material that way. Great instructor!
OMG BEST PROFESSOR EVER, SERIOUSLY! I will be taking another course with him. you will not want to miss his class. Tests are essays, but don't get scared! they are so easy, based on lectures. no homework. 4 essays. trust me they are so easy, because he gives amazing, non-boring lectures. he literally tells history like a story! book only for essays
Amazing teacher! Fun class!
Mr. Gassman is an amazing teacher that will make learning history fun and easy. His class is very enjoyable. If you show up to class and do your work you will get an easy A.
Mr Gregory gasman is such amazing person I love his class he also is very funny and great teacher ever
Awesome professor. Best teacher I ever had. He keeps the lecture interesting, makes good jokes, which usually gives good insight into the subject and can be quite witty. You are able too see that those in history were real people living their lives with their own problems and how they dealt with them. He gives interesting info not found in books.
I love this professor ,he is very funny and good and his class is so easy I enjoyed his class so much
I loved him! He's been the first history professor that actually makes history fun. He knows so much about his lessons that you're actually amazed at what the world was like. He doesn't give much homework or projects so do everything up to his standards and you'll get an A no doubt.
I loved him!He knows so much about his lessons that you're actually amazed at what the world was like. He doesn't give much homework or projects so do everything up to his standards and you'll get an A no doubt.
One of the best professors I have ever encountered. I've only been in his class for five weeks, but he never ceases to brighten up my mornings. I can't wait to take 17A with him!
Gassman is energetic & passionate about history. I am not a morning person, & his class is at 9am, but he wakes me up with his bipolar way of lecturing. When I say bipolar, I mean he speaks softly at some points & then yells at others, especially when he's excited for a correct answer given by a student. Taking 17B in the Spring just because of him
Great professor! Would 100% recommend him to anyone who just needs a history class to graduate or transfer. Super clear on what he wants and needs for you to get an A & there's actually not much work. He gives assignments here & there but really only one project, midterm, final. Claims attendance is important but I got an A with minimal attendance.
He is very energetic and uses jokes in lecturesthat it very entertaining . His class is very easy. He doesnt assign that much homework it is very minimum I would recommend this class
Best professor !!! His lectures are very entertaining. His class is very easy that I would recommend his History class .
Super nice professor! He gave us candies when he became batman !
Super easy class and Mr. Gassman is awesome!
Mr. Gassman makes history interesting. I took all of his history classes for my previous major. If you need a history class, take it with Gassman, he will bring a lot of possitive energy to the class room and keep you interested throughout the semester.
Really good teacher
Professor Gassman has not forgotten what it feels like to be a student. There was never a day I was bored with learning history. His classes fill up quickly because everyone wants to be in his class! Also accessible throughout the week at various times for students.
Professor Gassman is just Amazing, he makes History a very enjoyable subject to learn about!!!!!!
Always has energy, only grades a couple things, makes jokes through the class so you will never be bored or fall asleep. Notes for days but you need them for the midterm and final.
Wow! What a great experience with Professor Gassman.
I have taken Professor Gassman for multiple classes and would not hesitate to take him again. He is an amazing teacher, really knows the material, and uses great powerpoints. Loud and rowdy during class, makes you laugh. The hardest parts of his class are the midterm and final, but he gives you plenty of resources to use and it is not hard to pass.
Very good class, would take it again .
Mr. Gassman makes History INTERESTING! He's super funny and the work load is light. Show up to class and do your best you're almost cretin to get an A!
His classes are pretty easy. Mid-term and finals are based on the topics of lecture and the only time you need to use the textbook is for the timeline assignment and for quotes on the final and mid-term.
Best professor I've ever had. If you have the chance to take him then do it! Midterm and Final are essays based on the lecture, but it's not as hard as you would think!
You review the slides, he explains, you write the notes, do the work, do good on the midterm, and exam and you pass with an A!
Mr. Gassman is one of the best history professors one could take at WCC, so it is no surprise that his classes fill up so quickly! Attendance is taken everyday, and your grade is based off of a couple assignments, the midterm and final! If you go to class, take notes, and use your textbook for quotes to use on the exams, you'll pass the class.
Professor Gassman is a great professor and he makes history interesting. If you show up to class and do all the work then its an easy A but if you don't like writing essays then he might not be the best choice.
By far the best professor I've ever had. I never dreaded class with Mr. Gassman. There is some work that definitely needs to be put in to be able to pass with an A, but it doesn't feel like a burden. 1000000/10 would recommend.
I did not want to take online, but since we have to Gassman is a good choice. Keep up week to week and you will be in good shape.
Great teacher! If you can take History with him do it. Honestly the best teacher!
Great online or back to normal.
Personally, he was one of my favorite teachers, his class is easy online, you basically just look at the slides (sometimes a lot of slides) and copy them down and answer the questions then submit by Friday, and you receive the work by Monday, he is very understanding and if your having an issue just tell him and he will do his best to help you.
Professor Gassman is by far one of the most amazing professors I've had so far. He gives a decent amount of work, if you put in honest effort and turn it in on time you will receive a good grade and pass! He is very caring and understanding of students and all he wants to do is help students be successful in his class! I recommend taking his course
I was delighted to be in his class. He makes history entertaining to learn! I'd definitely recommend him. The best history professor ever. His tests are open book. Just follow the guidelines and directions and definitely take notes on his power points. They're a huge help.
Prof Gassman's was a very fun professor and recorded all his lectures for students to watch during the week. If you are looking for an entertaining and minimal work class this is the class for you. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and would highly recommend it to fellow students!
Professor Gassman is an incredible teacher that cares about your grade and doesn't want you to suffer doing ridiculous assignments. He has assignments every week that are really easy because there are few short lecture (around 5 minutes) and then a assignment where everything is found in a power point. Midterm and Final are fairly easy.
He likes to talk over his students. I would ask questions and he would cut me off midway through my sentence. People seem to like him, but I was always annoyed by his demeanor.
I like this guy hes a great and amazing teacher ever �� He was so funny during class and I highly recommend taking this history class with him.
One of the only online classes where I've been able to fully retain the info. His lecture videos are full of personality and you can tell he cares about what he's teaching. He gives personal feedback on every assignment which is incredible and refreshing.
Professor Gassman is AMAZING! He assigns 1-2 weekly assignments that are due on Friday and all the answers are either in his short lecture videos or PowerPoints. There is a midterm and final which involve having to write two 1,000 word essays which arent difficult however, could be time consuming. He also offers extra credit.
I loved Gassman! He's hilarious, I always looked forward to watching his lectures. He was always quick to respond to emails and gave such good feedback on assignments almost immediately. As long as you put in true effort, you'll get a good grade. He prepares you perfectly for HW and the midterm/final. Highly recommend.
Professor Gassman's class was very fun and easy. The textbook was only necessary for the first few weeks and for sources on the midterm and final. He is a very generous grader who only posts up to two assignments a week, usually only one though. I would take another class with him in a heartbeat and I am currently taking HIST-17B with him.
This class is so easy, I would take history with Greg again.
If your considering taking this class, DO IT. Professor Gassman is kind and cares for his students. Got back to me faster than any other professor. If you put in effort, this class will be a breeze. Eighteen weeks passed way too quickly in his hilarious class. He made me laugh at every lecture and made me excited for what the next weeks would hold.
Such an amazing professor. He made the class super fun and enjoyable. His lectures are straight forward and are very interesting. He actually made me enjoy learning history. 10/10 would recommend
Lectures were interesting and clear. Homework was straightforward, if you listened to lectures you could complete the week quickly. Responded to emails quickly and was always understanding. Midterm and final were essays based on a subject you already learned, pretty easy if you kept track throughout the semester. Highly recommend taking his class.
Making classes fun make you want to learn more and that is what this class was. I learned so much about it that I was always searching for more info.
Everybody loves Mr. Gassman. He's a super funny guy! I've taken every class I could from him. His lectures are super easy and entertaining, and the only things you get graded on are two essays (written in class, you literally just copy your notes into paragraphs) and a timeline you make at home and it only takes about 30 minutes.
I took him a while back and did not regret it, I was 14 (yes, 14) at the time, and he made me feel very welcome. Super funny and clear; I advise you do take notes, though. 10/10 would take him again, i've heard a lot of people like him.
Professor Gassman is probably one of the best teachers you will ever have. His class is super easy, a few in class assignments and 2 essays each for midterm and final. He is SUPER funny and you won't have a dull moment in his class. I really enjoyed this class and I'm taking 17B with him next semester. 10/10 recommend!
Greg is one of the best Teachers I have taken At this Community college. He is very easy to work with and I truly believe that he is there to set you up for a success.
I had Gassman for History 4A and 17B. He's super funny in class and you can tell he's passionate about what he teaches about. Super easy class, I'll miss him.
After all these years of teaching Mr. Gassman is still enthusiastic about history. I have taken 17A and currently in 17B, I enjoy his in-person class because he is hilarious while lecturing. I've never been much of a history person until taking Mr. Gassman's course, he makes learning fun and shares his own knowledge and details he has learned.
Fun, not much tress, learned a lot.
Super awesome guy. Generous with grading and the assignments are super straight forward and easy. He provides lectures online and they really show how passionate he is about the subjects. So refreshing to have a professor like this!!!
Easy class. Highly recommend
Kick back and enjoy the lectures!
This guy is just a good professor. It's super easy to cheat and get away with it in this class simply because historical information is readily available through simple search and paste. However, he will give you feedback on how you should use notes and PowerPoints to find the answers. Overall, he's a really good professor.
Gassman is an amazing professor! I had him for all 3 of his online history courses during COVID. They all came with 1 assignment a week with questions directly from the lecture. There was also two 1,000 word essays for the midterm and the final. Today, there is no homework. There is now only the midterm and final essays for the semester.
Professor Gassman was amazing! I had him in person for US history and he was very funny and kept his lectures engaging. I liked taking notes in his class because it kept me busy but also bc it helped me create an "outline" of my midterm in finals. His class will not add to your workload if you just need credits done. Super chill but interesting.
He gives extremely clear and amazing lectures. His lectures are hilarious, and he explains the material very well. He provides positive feedback on assignments.
Professor Gassman keeps his lectures engaging. With minimal workload, his class is super chill. Attending helps create an outline for exams. Unstuck AI is a great study tool to prep alongside the textbook.
Gassman is probably one of the best History instructors I've had, very laid back and chill man. I 100 percent recommend taking his class.
Absolutely the best! His assignments are clear to understand and easy to navigate. You really do not need to read to understand as his presentations explain everything. Grades efficiently and responds very fast.
He gives clear lectures, and the homework is easy to complete during the week.
This class was very easy and straightforward. There are both lecture videos and slideshows that go along with every assignment. My only complaint about this class is that everything is due in the morning and not at night like most classes.
Mr. Gassman set up this class to be enjoyable. Gives great feedback and is encouraging. This is the first history class I have ever done well in and I look forward to his next class.
As an incoming freshman this semester, Professor Gassman was awesome to have. He is very caring and very generous when it comes to assignments and finals. He is always happy and really passionate about what he does. I would 100% recommend taking this class, it's very good and very easy to learn.
Chill easy and funny class; my only issue with him was him talking over me. For an assignment, I had to write whether or not I found the Declaration of Independence revolutionary; I said no because its racist, misogynistic, etc. with direct quotes. It then turned into an argument where I was cut off, & brushed off with "I'll respect your opinion"
Assignments can take time to do, but they aren't super difficult. As long as you read the lecture slides and watch his short lectures you will be okay. He wants his students to do good, so he gives students the opportunity to fix assignments if needed.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
55%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
HIS4B
5.0
(1)HIST4B
5.0
(2)HIST17A17B4A
5.0
(4)HISTORY17B
5.0
(2)HST17B
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
HIST3432
4.0
HIST5
2.5
HISTORY17A
2.3
HIS4B
2.0
HST17B
2.0