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“He was intersting and it was a class I liked to attend”
HIST222 - 3.0 rating“One of the wackiest teachers i have ever had”
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Reviews (86)
One of the wackiest teachers i have ever had.
what a man
Kilar is very intelligent and sexy and a great professor!
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if your looking for a great history story teller he's definetly it!
Such a great guy! Makes it fun to learn!
Good guy, lectures to you, not at you. All essay work but enough time to do it
Great teacher! His lectures are very interesting! I want to be a history major!
Great guy! All essay tests with the questions given a week before
He is a great teacher and has great buns in those green pants.
I don't know what to say. He is just the best proffesor I have ever had. I'd love to take all his classes.
This teacher is amazing, makes History very interesting
didn't like him at all. He yelled at people if they had to leave a few minutes early or had an emergency.
He is one of the best history professors there is, his tests are essays, he will give you the four essay questions a week before the exam, you are allowed to make a notecard for each one, on the test day there will be two essays on the test and you pick 1
decent teacher, was interesting
I did not enjoy his class....tests were hard and the class was boring
I did not care for this prof in any way, shape or form. Basically because I think the opposite way he does- he is very opinionated and I got the idea that if you don't agree with him-you're wrong. I'll never take any of his classes again.
Great class & prof. I would take him again!
He is a cool teacher and I enjoyed his class. Even when cell phones went off in the class he would joke about it. His tests are easy especially when you get to have a note card for each essay test. I would highly recommend this class.
I thought he knew his stuff until his book on Bay City's history came out. It contains several factual errors.
Michigan History was a good class. Especially easy if you like essay questions. He looks great in those green pants.
He is very interesting to listen to and the tests aren't not hard at all
Likes to lecture, but he knows his subject very well, and it will interesting to anyone curious about history. This class requires a fair amount of essay writing, but you'll have enough time to complete your assignments. He's pretty high strung, so if you
Knows his stuff, fun to talk to and if you take the study abroad course, it's really easy and a lot of fun. I learned a lot from him and enjoyed hanging out with him.
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his class was sheer hell. Very egotistical. He stutters, and falls off track from the original questions. He needs to take a speech class.
He really knows and loves this subject. Tests are a bit much as far as essays go, but they are still easy for the most part. I enjoyed the class, and although I hate Gov, he made it bearable.
I thought he was great. I really enjoyed going to class and learned a lot about MI hist. I go to SVSU and hear people complain about MI hist. I just say how I loved his class. We did some neat projects. And lecture was interesting.
After spending a month in England with Dr. Kilar, made me a little wiser. He was a riot and always had something funny or cool to say. Had him for 222 also, was a hard class, but he was my favorite prof at Delta. He's fun to drink with too!
Anyone who didn't do well in class was not trying. His tests are fair, and gives xtra credit questions. Fun assignments. Better than taking it at SVSU for sure.
Very fair. Strait up. Be prepared to write and study. Gives good notes, but not great. Funny, easy going, fresh perspectives.
Mr. Kilar enjoys teaching but gets off on tangents and loses clarity. He is charming but preparation for a four year college is what he is paid for.
Dr. Kilar is a really good teacher...very smart, a well-respected prof. Tests are somewhat easy...had fun with assignments and gave some extra credit..do take!!
Is that all there is?
His tests are essays only. kinda scares people i think. Might be hard for people who dont have much background in history.
MUST TAKE GOOD NOTES!!! notes are essential. know dates and names. tests are an easy format but everything comes from notes (and a little from the book). very dry but not bad overall
He was really good. Alot of good information. Very interesting class to take. Except he tends to studder alot but if you like history take this guy.
Good teacher knows his stuff! Very hard test! You must study hard and take good notes. Best part of this class is that he lets you use note cards on every test. TAKE GOOD NOTES and you will pass. Also do 25 point assignments well. And any extra credit as well.
There is no respect to his students. He uses profanity to bring his points across. He seemed to find that the most interesting facts were of people dying. He is waaaaay too enthused by tombstones!!! I passed, but would not recommend him to any other student.
Good teacher. He gives you notes and then he gives you what questions are going to be on the tests. So just study whats on test and you will pass easily. Easy class. Take him. He likes his opinions over others. Easy class though. take it for a passing grade! Is boring though.
He's a good teacher. He loves history. Tests are not too hard, papers are easy. I would reccomend him. Compared to other history teachers, he's great.
Excellent, Knows stuff. Detailed Lectures, all one needs is to take good notes. Played basketball/him couple years ago. Well? Heard he played for Syracuse Nationals? in old NBA? Teaches agressively.
This class was easy.
I hear he has lost his touch. Getting old is the pits. History is not neverneverland. He once was hot. He wishes for the best but cannot deliver it.
Knows the subject well. I enjoyed the class very much. Read the book and handouts and study the notes and you will do fine on the tests. The outside class assignments take some time but if you put forth the effort you will do fine.You will get out of the class what you put in.
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boring but still a good teacher, easy to follow and he doesn't expect too much of you
He is VERY smart, knows all about history. I hate history and had a very hard time, but his handouts and lectures fill in everything. He gives you the exam questions ahead of time, no reason you cant pass if you put a little effort.
excellent professor and very interesting lecturer who truly knows his subject matter.
He was a great teacher, I am going to take another class taught by him next semester. He knows his histroy and communicates it great to his students. He only has 3 assignments, but they are SO fun, and didn't even feel like homework! I would take every class with him if I could!
For an older professor this guy is hot. History is a difficult subject but we had our fun times as well as education in his classroom. Love him in those green pants.
This guy knows what he is talking about, a little self absorbed he is a good teacher.
He is a very smart guy that I swear knows every possible thing about Michigan. He made things interesting to learn. A little bit of a dry personality though.
He knows what he's talking about, but his lectures are kind of boring. He tries to liven them up with slides and maps and the occasional movie. His grades are based on 3 tests and 3 projects. The projects are actually kind of fun, and the tests aren't that bad. If you have the project class, make sure to start the project early!
Good teacher but scatter brained. One minute he talks about one thing and cahnges to a totally different subject. Hard to take notes that way, but make sure you take notes in class, have 3 tests 3 projects and projects are easy he has maps on the tests which are somewhat difficult so study where important things occured. But he is a very smart
More enthusiasm than most teachers I have had. His dry sense of humor is hilarious. Lectures were very interesting and the projects worthwhile. I would love to take other classes with this professor.
Very enthusiastic and extremely smart instructor. Even if History isn't your thing, you will enjoy this class. Very limited points to earn, so make sure to take the tests and projects seriously. For the 3rd credit hour project, do not procrastinate or you wil be sorry! Fun class and excellent instructor.
very cool dude. Is really interested in the students and makes comments on papers. Very interesting lectures and topics. very highly suggest.
Awesome teacher. He made history fun, tests were all essay, but he would give you the questions a week or two in advance so you would have time to make note cards to use on the tests. I would definetly recommend him to anyone who doesn't remember names and dates.
I took this class b/c I saw he had good ratings- but god were these pple wrong! Is rude & very uninteresting. Lectures whole class & doesnt promote class discussion. Turned me off of History completly! Tests r all essay & is very picky. I know I could have passed class w/ an A if i had a diff. instructor. DO NOT TAKE! There r better inst. @ Delta.
All Lecture notes are extactly what're on the teats. Fun guy
He makes you think about your roots and think about the events of Michigan history. Bring the history alive. This class was a lot of fun.
I liked the class and learned SO much. Lectures often go long, but are fairly interesting. It is important that you attend class because everything on the test is often only covered during lecture (you can't get it from the book!). Dr. Kilar knows a lot about history and gets pretty excited about what he is teaching. Nice guy!
Loved the freudian slip on 3rd entry (teats instead of tests!) Fun teacher and lots to learn.
Finally! A good history professor at Delta! History is my minor, so I have taken quite a few history classes here, and he is the best one by far. He teaches a very passable class, and is a very interesting person to listen to. He knows his stuff! I liked him so much I signed up for another one of his classes in the fall!
AWSOME PROF. knows SOOOOOO much about michigans history and made class fun and exciting. would recomend to everyone, class work is pretty easy, take the 3 credit option its easy to earn.
One of the best history teachers I have had
not the most outgoing teacher, he tries. damn good lectures, interesting ones they are. always adds stuff that the book wouldn't tell you that are interesting.
Awesome teacher! Must read book and attend class to get an A.
This was the second class I have had Jeremy for and it just cements in my mind that he is the best prof at Delta. Do you work, pay attention, take good notes and you will pass. He never loses you and is very interesting. Take my advice, take Kilar!
good teacher... little off the wall but most history teachers are! Good class for history majiors
If you need to take HIST 211 take it with Mr. Kilar- he rocks!
Kilar is the best history teacher at Delta & 1 of the best I've ever had. I had him for Recent American 222, and MI History 237 (his specialty) and got A's both times. Lectures are amazingly informative; he knows his stuff. If you pay attention, the tests shouldn't be hard. He wants you to use the book to read, but I barely needed to. Great class!
He is the best! Got an A in the class and I hate history. For this class we didnt even use the book 1 time so I wouldnt buy it unless something comes up and you absolutely have to. All of the exams are all essay but you should be ok as long as you take good notes. He's awesome!
Great teacher. Took use to the creek on the first day. he made michigan history fun. Easy tests, no really long essays
I enjoyed taking Kilar's class. He had strong points of view on many things, including current events, but listened and considered student's view points as well. I enjoyed the format with little homework, and essay tests. As long as you take notes, listen in class and read assigned material, you'll do well.
I was at Delta in 2003-2004. He was my best professor other than Dr. Chuadory. They knew what they were talking in class and were always well prepared for their classes. I also took a course in sociolgy from a guy who was so strange as was the woman in psycholgy.I had to drop psych class as she was just a waste of time.
Class is fun and interesting. Definitely knows his stuff! Is an easy A as long as you pay attention, take notes (which are easy), and do the assignments he gives out(also easy). Def recommend
He was intersting and it was a class I liked to attend.
With out Kilar's Michigan History class I would still be searching for a career. He gave me the much needed insperation to set goals and stick with them.
Delta college is very blessed to have Dr. Kilar as a teacher. He knows his stuff and its never hard to pay attention in class. I think hes pretty funny aswell. He is fair and the work is not hard if you apply yourself. One of my best teachers by far.
Dr. Kilar is a great professor. Very clear about what he wants, and ver interesting to listen to. Very passionate about history. I would recommend for sure
He loves history and really knows his stuff but focuses on parts of history that aren't usually focused on, like Frederick Jackson Turner and WWI. Stay on top of your essays. Tests are pretty easy as long as you prepare with what he gives you. Definitely lets his political preferences shine through. Democrat.
This guy knows so much about history. Very knowledgable. He'll keep the class somewhat interesting with his enthusiasm, and sidestories. Tests are kinda hard, but overall not a hard class. Highly recommended.
I had him for History of Michigan. The class wasn't really what I was expecting. Focused mainly on the indians. He definitely knows a lot about history. However, I don't think he graded very fair on papers (essay style).
Professor Kilar made a class that could have been very boring actually interesting and fun. His papers and exams are very self explanatory, and they may be a bit hard, but thats college!
Class Info
Textbook Required
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B+
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112
5.0
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