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Jeremy Kilar

History - Delta College

4.0
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Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

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

HIS237 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

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Reviews (86)
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HIS237
Apr 5, 2002

One of the wackiest teachers i have ever had.

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HST222
Apr 14, 2002

what a man

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HST222
Apr 15, 2002

Kilar is very intelligent and sexy and a great professor!

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HIST
Grade: B
Sep 3, 2002

No Comments

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HIS222
Sep 12, 2002

if your looking for a great history story teller he's definetly it!

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HIS236
Oct 10, 2002

Such a great guy! Makes it fun to learn!

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HIS222
Nov 5, 2002

Good guy, lectures to you, not at you. All essay work but enough time to do it

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HIS222
Jan 15, 2003

Great teacher! His lectures are very interesting! I want to be a history major!

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HIS222
Jan 23, 2003

Great guy! All essay tests with the questions given a week before

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112
Feb 28, 2003

He is a great teacher and has great buns in those green pants.

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HIS222
Mar 10, 2003

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.

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HIS212
Mar 12, 2003

This teacher is amazing, makes History very interesting

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HIST
Mar 25, 2003

didn't like him at all. He yelled at people if they had to leave a few minutes early or had an emergency.

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HIS222
Apr 8, 2003

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

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HST
Apr 10, 2003

decent teacher, was interesting

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HIS237
Apr 21, 2003

I did not enjoy his class....tests were hard and the class was boring

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HIS222
Apr 25, 2003

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.

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HISTMICH
Aug 6, 2003

Great class & prof. I would take him again!

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HIST222
Sep 6, 2003

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.

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HIS
Sep 18, 2003

I thought he knew his stuff until his book on Bay City's history came out. It contains several factual errors.

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MIHIS
Oct 2, 2003

Michigan History was a good class. Especially easy if you like essay questions. He looks great in those green pants.

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MIHIS
Nov 10, 2003

He is very interesting to listen to and the tests aren't not hard at all

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HIS222
Nov 18, 2003

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

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INTLHIST
Nov 20, 2003

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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HIS222
Dec 17, 2003

No Comments

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MIHIS
Dec 29, 2003

his class was sheer hell. Very egotistical. He stutters, and falls off track from the original questions. He needs to take a speech class.

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GOV
Feb 7, 2004

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.

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MIHISTORY
Mar 27, 2004

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.

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HIS112
Mar 29, 2004

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!

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MICHHIST
Apr 2, 2004

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.

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HIS222W
Apr 8, 2004

Very fair. Strait up. Be prepared to write and study. Gives good notes, but not great. Funny, easy going, fresh perspectives.

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MIHIS
Apr 28, 2004

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.

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HIST236
May 4, 2004

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!!

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MIHIS
May 10, 2004

Is that all there is?

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222
Oct 19, 2004

His tests are essays only. kinda scares people i think. Might be hard for people who dont have much background in history.

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HIS222
Nov 1, 2004

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

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HIS236
Nov 18, 2004

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.

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HIS222W
Nov 29, 2004

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.

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MICHHISTORY
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 8, 2004

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.

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HIST222
Dec 13, 2004

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.

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HISTORY
Dec 15, 2004

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.

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AMERHIST
Dec 15, 2004

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.

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HIS236W
Dec 16, 2004

This class was easy.

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236W
Dec 17, 2004

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.

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MICHHISTORY
Jan 4, 2005

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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MIHIS
Jan 6, 2005

No Comments

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HST234
Grade: A-
Feb 11, 2005

boring but still a good teacher, easy to follow and he doesn't expect too much of you

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RECENTAMERICAN
Apr 13, 2005

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.

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HISTORYOFMICH
May 9, 2005

excellent professor and very interesting lecturer who truly knows his subject matter.

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HIS226
Nov 2, 2005

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!

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MIHISTORY
Grade: B+
Nov 15, 2005

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.

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HISMICH
Nov 27, 2005

This guy knows what he is talking about, a little self absorbed he is a good teacher.

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MIHISTORY
Nov 29, 2005

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.

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MICHHISTORY
Nov 30, 2005

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!

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HIS236
Dec 14, 2005

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

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HST237
Jan 2, 2006

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.

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HIS237
Jan 7, 2006

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.

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HIS220MI
Feb 15, 2006

very cool dude. Is really interested in the students and makes comments on papers. Very interesting lectures and topics. very highly suggest.

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HIS222
Mar 20, 2006

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.

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RCNTAMERHIS
Mar 21, 2006

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.

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HIS222
Mar 25, 2006

All Lecture notes are extactly what're on the teats. Fun guy

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HIS237
Apr 4, 2006

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.

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MIHIS
Apr 5, 2006

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!

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MIHIS
Apr 6, 2006

Loved the freudian slip on 3rd entry (teats instead of tests!) Fun teacher and lots to learn.

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MIHISTORY
Apr 19, 2006

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!

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MICHIGANHIST
Apr 24, 2006

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.

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HIST236
Jun 21, 2006

One of the best history teachers I have had

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HIS222
Nov 14, 2006

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.

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HIST237
Dec 26, 2006

Awesome teacher! Must read book and attend class to get an A.

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HIS222
Jan 8, 2007

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!

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HIS237
May 7, 2007

good teacher... little off the wall but most history teachers are! Good class for history majiors

5.0
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HIST211
Jul 4, 2007

If you need to take HIST 211 take it with Mr. Kilar- he rocks!

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HIS237
Nov 6, 2007

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!

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HIS222
Dec 17, 2007

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!

5.0
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HIST236
Mar 18, 2008

Great teacher. Took use to the creek on the first day. he made michigan history fun. Easy tests, no really long essays

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HIS222
Mar 21, 2008

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.

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HIST104
Sep 30, 2008

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.

4.0
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HIST222
Oct 27, 2008

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

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HIST222
Dec 1, 2008

He was intersting and it was a class I liked to attend.

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HIST229
Jan 14, 2009

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.

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HIS237
Mar 31, 2009

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.

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HIST222
Jul 27, 2009

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

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HIS222
Dec 7, 2009

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.

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HIS222
Dec 18, 2009

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.

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HIS237
Apr 21, 2010

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).

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HIST222
May 2, 2010

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

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
B (1)
Incomplete (1)
A- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 4 reported grades
B: 1
Incomplete: 1
A-: 1
B+: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.29 avg change
Jan
Mar
Jul
Dec
Apr
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

112

5.0

(1)

HST222

5.0

(2)

HIS212

5.0

(1)

HST

5.0

(1)

HISTMICH

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

222

4.0

HIS212

4.0

HIS222W

3.5

HST222

3.0

HIST

3.0

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