4.7

Phil Martin

History - San Jacinto College South

4.7
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Take him, he's the best

1302 - 5.0 rating

Gives all notes at the beginning of the semester and many opportunities for extra credit

HIST1302 - 5.0 rating
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Reviews (150)
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HISTORY1302
Dec 8, 2004

He is a great professor. His tests are not hard if you pay attention to the lectures which you will because he really makes it interesting. You will learn alot in his class. If history is not your favorite subject take him. Passed with an A.

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HISTORY1301
Jun 1, 2005

I always dreaded taking history until I took his class. He really made it fun and interesting. He has a way of teaching that makes you want to come to class. As long as you pay attention you will do great on the test. I highly recommend him for a teacher. I liked him soo much that I am taking him for Histroy 1302. We need more teachers like him.

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HISTORY130102
Mar 23, 2006

Fantastic teacher!!!

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HISTORY1302
Apr 11, 2006

Mr. Martin is an awesome professor. He provides you with a packet of notes that you will need for the rest of that semester. All of his tests are based on his notes and lectures. No need to fall asleep b/c he's funny and interesting

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HISTORY
Apr 28, 2006

Very nice. Easy. Easy. Gives you the test essays before the test. So what you do is write down everything you know about each essay and study that. Easy grader on the test.

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HISTORY
May 10, 2006

He's an easy teacher. Just be there to get the essays that will be on the exams. The paper is easy, don't need to spend a lot of time on it. Gives you note packet.

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HISTORY1301
May 30, 2006

I love him. Very sharp and funny! You will want to come to class. You will also want do well, I know I did. He's an excellent teacher that you don't want to disappoint. I took both 1301 & 1302 with him. Fun class! Wish there were more like him.

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HISTORY1301
Jun 22, 2006

Very nice teacher and funny too.His tests are very very easy.If u want to make an A than Mr.Martin is da man.Thank u Mr.Martin

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HIST1301
Jul 8, 2006

Great teacher. Very knowledgeable and does everything he can to prepare you for the tests. Show up and listen - guaranteed A.

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HISTORY1301
Aug 2, 2006

Take this teacher if at all possible! He is awesome and so easy! He tells you EVERYTHING that's on the tests. He even gives you the notes! You don't ever need to take notes for his class or buy the book. He seems scary on the first day but he is awesome! I never like history until I met him. I urge you to take his class.

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HIST1302
Dec 16, 2006

Professor Martin was awesom! I think he was one of the best history teachers I've ever had. American history is so pretentious but Professor Martin forces you to look at America's history in a different perspective! Never read the book- my average was over 100. HILARIOUS AS HELL!!!!!!!! Taking him again in the spring. =)

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HIST1301
Jan 18, 2007

Great guy! Took him for 1301 & 1302. Basically, showing up will earn you an A. Easiest instructor on Planet Earth. Not because he doesn't care, but because he knows history and you will NOT forget the material with the way he teaches.

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HIST1301
May 30, 2007

Took him for HISTORY 1301-1302. He is by far the best history professor at this school.

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HIST1301
Jun 30, 2007

very knowledgeable and electrifying. He is great!!!

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HIST1301
Jul 23, 2007

He is the best History professor out there. His class is like sitting in a library during story time, and you really don't want the story to end. I can't wait to take 1302 with him. Just waiting to see what days he will teach in the fall!

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HIST1301
Dec 13, 2007

TAKE HIM!!!!!! Phil Martin is a brilliant man!! He not only keeps his lectures interesting, but his test are fairly easy as well, as long as you study and attend his classes. I made an A for HIST 1301, and I'm taking him for HIST 1302 this next semester. He's great.

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HIST1302
Dec 20, 2007

He is exactly what a teacher is made of , he teaches from the heart not because of a paycheck like so many others he has a certain way of teaching and it really reaches the student. you have to show up for class and pay attention to his lectures use his handouts , i had him for hist 1 and 2 made As in both classes, He really is a great teacher,

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HIST1302
Dec 22, 2007

The BEST ... I WISH EVERY TEACHER TEACHES LIKE HIM....HE TEACHES BECAUSE HE WANTS TO,, NOT FOR PAYCHECK,,PLUS HIS WIFE STORIES ARE AWESOME .. THE BEST EVER AND FULL OF KNOWLEDGE ,,TAKE MY WORD ,,HE WILL MAKE YOU FALL IN LOVE WID HISTORY...JUST A LITTLE EFFORT REQUIRED...

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HIS1301
Jan 4, 2008

Easiest class ever.

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HIST1301
Jan 8, 2008

i really hated history. but he likes to throw in fun facts that most history teachers never new. i loved his class, im taking him again next semester for the rest of U.S. history

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HIST1301
Apr 13, 2008

Great professor! Keeps it simple yet very interesting. Very helpful. Easy exams. Can't wait to take him for Hist2!

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HIST1302
Apr 30, 2008

AWESOME TEACHER!!! You don't have to take any notes, he gives you all of them. Don't really need the book much either. Just go to class and he reads the lecture from the handouts. VERY EASY! A lot of student's got A's. He's really cool. I highly recommend him. I wish I would have taken him for Hist. 1301.

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HT102
Jun 6, 2008

If you want to go to class and enjoy it take this teacher.Not only is he a nice man he teaches perfectly.Lots of examples,movies,stories.Notes are easy and direct.If u study you are sure to pass.I really enjoyed his class.You don't feel the time going by.He will help you with your research paper and tell you how to go about it.Great teacher

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HIST1301
Jul 25, 2008

THE EASIEST PROF EVER. I took him for summer 1 and it was super easy. we had a midterm, a paper, and a final. and he gives ALOT of extra credit! his lectures are very interesting and makes u want to listen. and trust me ive always hated history and done horrible in this subject, but he makes it soo fun and easyy. hes really funny n cares about ur g

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HIST1301
Jul 25, 2008

super easy!! first day he seemed a lil scary, but hes really nice and friendly and veryy funny. He gives u the notes so u dont hafto take notes and i didnt buy a book cuz u really dont need it. and i got an A! and im usually horrble in History but his lectures r so interesting. hes give A LOT of Xtra Cred.he helps u with the research paper if u ask

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HIST1301
Aug 13, 2008

Very good teacher. Tests are easy. His lectures were quite amusing and interesting. You really don't need the book. He gives you ALL the notes. He shows a few videos. Take this teacher, and you wont regret it. Study and give a little effort and you'll make an A.

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HIST1301
Aug 18, 2008

These students are right about Mr. Martin. I highly, highly recommend this professor to anyone. He is very clear when he lectures, no note taking, just study his Power Point notes and you'll pass his class. I loved him!! He is funny and makes the class very interesting. You're a fool if you don't take him.

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HIST1301
Nov 18, 2008

A great teacher. He gives you notes the first day of class! His lectures are very enjoyable and he is very helpful. TAKE HIS CLASS YOU'LL LOVE IT!

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HIST1301
Nov 25, 2008

I was very suprised how funny he is and i take a 3 hour evening class so as long as I am entertained It's fun. Tests are easy, research paper is VERY easy. I would only personally reccomend to not miss a test because you get a take home test with 10 NOT VERY EASY essay questions.take the class and listen to everything, you will laugh the whole time

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HIST1302
Dec 12, 2008

He's an excellent teacher! 7-10pm & I never missed a class bcuz I actually WANTED to go. He taught me so much! HS doesn't teach ppl ANYTHING about History, I'm so glad that he does!I couldn't help but pay attn to his stories. Gives u the lecture notes 1st day, just listen to his lecture(VERY EASY)and study for 20 min before the test & you ace it.

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HIST1301
Dec 15, 2008

The best history teacher ever. He is very knowegable and intelligent, he actually understands what he is teaching and gives the most brilliant lectures. You will not regret taking him. (just dont miss an exam, the make-ups are difficult!)

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HIST1301
Dec 21, 2008

He is a great teacher that definitely gives you every tool you need to pass the class. If you pay attention, attend the classes and study your not (which he gives you at the start of the semester), then you should have no problem passing his class.

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HIST1302
Jan 11, 2009

took him during the winter mini. super easy. sweet, entertaining guy. midterm and final (noncomprehensive) with required essays and an extra essay for bonus, and 3 short (2 pages) papers. very easy. worthwhile to take.

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HIST1302
Jan 19, 2009

Took him for winter mini great guy has a lot of interesting stories to go along with each chapter.a couple of essays,final test non comprehensive. if you pay attention and show up theres no way to get lower than a B in this class.

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HIST1302
Jan 19, 2009

took him for history 1 and 2 as winter mini, he is a really cool guy,really funny,and he has a interesting story for every chapter. if you go to class everyday and pay attention you'll pass the class with an A. there are probably two research papers but very easy choose your own topic. very helpful, you'll learn a lot from, MUST TAKE THIS TEACHE

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HIST101
Feb 11, 2009

Mr. Martin is probably one of the best History professor that i have ever taken. His class is very interesting and his stories are halarious. I would recommend studing the notes he gives. It is very helpful. I made a 100 on his finals just by studing his notes.

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HIST1302
Apr 23, 2009

The bes history teacher ever, he gives you the notes so no note taking and he explain thing very well he make you want to go to his class and learn about history his test are not that hard, you do have to study but not stay up all night for his test, favorite teacher so far, his a must for history

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HIST1302
Apr 27, 2009

Just the best history teacher ever if you think history is boring he is going to prove you wrong and you will enjoy his lectures its like a comedian lecturing history + its very easy!!! Also gives all the notes so no need of the book in this class :)

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HISTO1302
May 13, 2009

Best history teacher at san jac!!! No need for book, gives you notes... Test are rly easy as long as u just glimpse over ur notes... Class intresting, he is funny at times and makes class cool!

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HIST1302
Jun 5, 2009

let's just say you have to be really dumb to fail his class. gives you notes, listen in class, study a little bit outside, get an A. really simple.

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HIST1302
Jul 10, 2009

He provides an objective but frank view of historical events. The majority of test questions were from the notes with a few from the book. I found the lectures interesting and enjoyable. Extremely generous in his grading practices.

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HIST1302
Jul 10, 2009

Took him for summer class. His lectures are interesting. He is a good teacher. Took 2 tests, Midterm and final and a research paper. He is very generous with his grades. He gives you notes to study from for the test, so it doesn't get better than that. You just have to study and get an A.

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HISTO1302
Aug 12, 2009

Enjoyed his class he is funny and well educated in his field, I wish I would have taken him for history 1301 as well.

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HIST1301
Oct 21, 2009

he was an awesome professor.i looked forwrad to going to his class every day in my summer mini class. h ewas really easy. HE GIVES YOU THE NOTES! so you dont write much in class at all. he was rlly easy. 2 tests. and the material you cove ron the first test you cna throw after because test 2 is over the second half of thenotes. really easyPICK HIM

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HIST1302
Nov 19, 2009

His class was easy breezy covergirl! No book required. Class is not mandatory. No HW or quizzes, just tests. You go to class, listen to him lecture all day and he lets you go 30 minutes early, how generous of him! He's funny as hell too. Keeps you laughing and interested in his lectures at all times. Tests are straight off the notes. good sh*t!

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HIST1302
Apr 15, 2010

he is an awsome teacher. no homework, no book needed. he gives you all the notes that you need to study for the tests at the beginning of the term. he is very nice and very interesting. i am passing his class with an A and i am not a history lover. you must take him, i promise you will not regret it.

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HIST1302
May 11, 2010

easy! he gives you a copy of the whole semesters notes the first day of class. no quiz, no hw, 3 tests a reaserch paper and final. read thru the notes the night before the test n youll be fine. test comes directly from his notes. i didnt buy the textbook either.

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HIST1302
May 12, 2010

THIS IS TEACHER LOVES HIS JOB!! IT IS A REALLY EASY CLASS BUT YOU NEED TO STUDY, AS LONG YOU YOU STUDY YOU SHOULD MAKE AN A, UNFORTUNATELY I MADE A B, DUE TO NOT STUDYING. BUT OVER ALL HE IS A GREAT TEACHER. I LEARN MORE HISTORY THEN I DID IN HIGH SCHOOL. HE KEEPS THE CLASS INTRESTING. THERE ARE 4 EXAMS(INCLUING FINAL)AND REPORT. TAKE HIM!!

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HIST1301
May 12, 2010

this dude is so damn funny! he makes class really easy just make sure you study

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HIST1301
Jun 5, 2010

AWESOME TEACHER! Took 3wm course, passed easily with a B +. He gives you notes, lectures, and you get to watch a lot of movies. No textbook needed. I thought it would be boring, but he really makes you interested in the subject with his teaching style, stories, and views. Took midterm, final, and research page. He grades easy on the paper too.

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HIST1301
Jul 27, 2010

He is pretty easy. I study the day before the exams and I always get a B+. The textbook is NOT needed, so don't even bother. He gives you a complete packet of notes ahead of time, which all of the test is from. His lectures are okay, I usually fall asleep. But if you really listen, the lecture is actually very interesting and insightful.

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HIST1301
Jul 27, 2010

No textbook needed. Notes are given on the first day and the tests are derived from them. Test questions are general, but straightforward. DO NOT over think the questions! I always studied a day before the exam and I always made a B. Lectures are very insightful and interesting. But if your attention lags, you'll fall asleep. TAKE HIM!

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HIST1301
Aug 13, 2010

I had him for Hist 1 and 2.. he was an awsome teacher but in hist 1 he got a 79 but in hist 2 i got a B .. i wish i wouldve studied just a little bit more for the first one. Hes really funny and very helpful. you do not need the book he gives you the notes

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HIST1302
Nov 19, 2010

Cool teacher, tests are straight from the notes...just study the notes and u will have no problem gettin an A in his class...just 1 research paper but only 2 pages long!...also he makes his lectures not borin..so u wont fall asleep in his class...UNLESS u take him at 7am! lol

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HIST1302
Dec 1, 2010

Also teaches 1301. Philbert Martin is Phil Martin, that's why I'm commenting here, don't know why he's here twice. He's an awesome teacher! Doesn't use the book much, probably because it's boring. He teaches straight from his lecture notes & provides them on blackboard. Teaches history like a story. He's very funny. Tests are easy.

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HIST1302
Dec 7, 2010

His class is very good. He knows what he is teaching very well. He makes history come alive... (this is coming from someone who before this class wasn't even aware of what World War 2 was..) Not only would I recommend him, I would only take him for history. He will make the class worth taking.

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HIST1302
Dec 10, 2010

He tells the "story" of History. You have to print out the lecture notes but you do get them. Test has some book ??'s. He gives some test answers some times. He takes attendance roll but it does not help your grade. Do not deviate from the 2page paper, he counts off 20pts or more. You do have to study but he is a very facinating story teller.

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HIST101
Dec 28, 2010

He is a really good teacher History is not my favorite subject but somehow i passed with a B+ in his class and now i am going to take him for History 202. Definatly recomend him if you want to pass. Just read notes and you will do great!

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HIST1301
Jan 29, 2011

Wonderful instructor who makes History come alive! Has a great personality; doesn't sweat the small stuff; most of his classroom questions are rhetorical; provides study guides and extra credit assignments! I took him for both Histories and would take him if he taught other subjects as well! Fun teaching style!

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HIST1301
May 3, 2011

This professor was by far one of my favorite professors this year. I failed the first exam in his class due to my lack to study and he talked to me after class, he's very helpful, tells interesting stories and doesn't make class boring. Read the outline he tells you to print out and you'll do well in his class.

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HIST1302
May 9, 2011

This teacher is heplful but you must study. He gives you reviews before the test and it's the same questions and answers on the test. You have one research paper to so. DO IT! It help me pass the class cause my test grades were low C's and D's. Made an A on the paper and passed the class with a C. His class isn't boring and he doesn't curve.

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HIST1302
May 17, 2011

Great teacher..give you the notes for the whole semester. Give you ten questions with the answer to the test. Must read the book. Just the notes along with a review will give you an C. If you want to do better study the notes, read the book, do the research paper and study. You will pass. I did with a C

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HIST1302
Jun 29, 2011

He is one of my favorite teachers! He is absolutely amazing at what he does. He makes his lectures entertaining, and his tests are very easy. I highly recommend people to take him. I look forward going to his class everyday. I even try to fall asleep in his class but end up waking up cause I don't want to miss anything he says.

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HIST1302
Jul 11, 2011

awesome! so funny. took him for history 2. if you take his summer class he gives you the notes for the whole semester which is so hopeful b/c it gives you a chance to actually pay attention instead of just writing.very straight forward .if you want to actually learn something and a pretty easy class. TAKE HIM!

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HIST1302
Aug 15, 2011

AMAZING!!! i love love his class. he offers notes to follow and teaches in a story telling way, which makes the class more interesting! i will be taking him for 1301. i put little effort and i got a B. easy class! offers extra credit! his amazinnng!! take him!!

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HIST1302
Sep 18, 2011

This guy is hilarious funniest professor I have had. I couldn't go a day without laughing in his class. His teaching style is wonderful which helps in learning the material and his review gives you a good feel of the test. If you take this guy you will always look forward to going to class.

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HIST1301
Nov 11, 2011

You MUST TAKE THIS PROF. Really makes class interesting, teaches from notes. Offers extra credit. Gives you a strong, fundamental understanding of the subject. This will be your favorite professor. Would rated him a 10 on this scale of 5.

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HIST1301
Nov 17, 2011

BEST PROF EVER!!! No way to fall asleep in his class unless you have an early class lol...Lectures are like watching a movie. BEST HIST PROF on campus!!!!!!!

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HIST1301
Nov 30, 2011

I LOVEDDDD THIS CLASS!!! I actually wanted to go to class, ALWAYS lets out early. Tests are easy. Gives one researh paper that I don't even thinks he reads. He just makes sure that you do the format right. RECOMEND THIS CLASS!!

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HIST1301
Nov 30, 2011

Easy A. Study his notes, do the extra credit. Take his class.

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HIST1301
Dec 15, 2011

Took him for History 1 and 2. Very easy class. Tests come straight from the notes and some from the textbook (some of which he gives you). Attendance is not mandatory but he is a funny professor so you won't regret showing up. Makes you do one research paper but he is EXTREMELY lenient in his grading. Easy A if you put forth the effort.

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HIST1302
May 11, 2012

fun class; good teacher... tests were a little hard but if you study it's an easy A

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HIST1302
May 31, 2012

this teacher is very easy. i took him for the 3 week mini and it was a breeze. mandatory is NOT mandatory. just study your notes and youll do great. he's very funny also he might curse too. take him if you want to pass

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HIST1301
Jun 3, 2012

I LOVED THIS TEACHER! He is very straight forward, very laid back, and FUNNY! i took him for both of my history courses and may take another one just for the heck of it! HIS NOTES ARE THE TEST! NO BOOK NEEDED!

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HIST1302
Jul 2, 2012

One of the best teachers I have ever had. I hated history before this class. he lectures like he's telling a story. I took him for a 3 week mini but I wish I had taken him for a whole semester. I recommend him to anyone who thinks history is boring. HE MAKES IT INTERESTING!! He says to buy the book but i didn't and did fine. just study the notes.

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HIST1302
Oct 17, 2012

Gives a paper with instructions easily misinterpreted. He says "Thesis Statement SHOULD be as a headline at top of the page." The key word is should. Should does not imply it has to be. A thesis statement can be in the first paragraph also.He said I had none. He should learn proper grammar before grading people on grammar. He game me an F for that.

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HIST1301
Nov 1, 2012

Mr. Martin is GREAT! He really enjoys history and is not boring. He makes it fun. Attendance is not a huge thing. He will tell you to get a book DONT! You will not need it. He gives you a packet with what you need to know! As long as you study it you will do fine! Take him you wont regret it!

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HIST1301
Nov 4, 2012

Not as easy as the previous comments led me to believe. You must study all the notes to do well. He is funny and very smart but it can be hard to pay attention at times.

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HIST1301
Nov 6, 2012

Great professor who actually loves history! Very funny and makes learning history easier! However, don't assume you can just get by without studying and taking good notes. His tests are only hard if you don't take some time to refresh your memory.

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HIST1301
Dec 6, 2012

Really good professor! Before taking this class I was not at all interested in history, infact I had droped history class before( with another teacher) but this time I am making not only passing but I am getting good grades. He gives you notes so you can concentrate on his lectures, Test review before exam, totally 4 exams, and 1 research paper.

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HIST1302
Jan 4, 2013

Great professor. Great stories. Easiest minimester ever.

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HIST1301
Jan 13, 2013

A good professor with interesting stories. He's on time, often funny, and helps those that want to. He's a bit close minded though. My one complaint about his teaching style is that his lectures feel like molasses.

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1302
May 7, 2013

He is funny, sometimes nice (if you don't ask him a question). Beware you are black and the only black student in class he will call you out about race and belittle your ethnicity when he teaches about slavery or the civil rights movement. Overall, in his course we didn't watch any movies. He doesn't make history boring.

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HIST1302
May 8, 2013

Best teacher . If you want to learn history and laugh please take him. Easy A. But you learn something.

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HIST1302
May 12, 2013

Easy class. He gives you the notes on BlackBoard. Just come to class and listen to the lectures.

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HIST1302
Jul 25, 2013

Awesome teacher. Very funny, and goes over the notes very well. Book isn't necessary unless you are wanting a 100 on everything. Gives you extra credit for coming to class on the first day with your notes. I would take him again in a heartbeat.

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HIST13023M1
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2014

I took this class over winter break as the 3 week mini. The class was really easy and the teacher was awesome and made it funny. If you want a good grade in the class, don't be absent and study his notes.

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HIST1302303
May 4, 2014

Amazing professor! Very funny, helpful, and gives you notes so you don't have to take any. For tests, you don't need to memorize dates. I would definitely recommend him to people who don't like history, but have to take it.

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HIST1302
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 4, 2014

Funny; tells lots of stories and adds on to the information given to you. Four tests, one paper, and he gives you the notes. His reviews are samples of the test questions and for one test he gave us all of the textbook questions. The questions have the answers so you just need to study those, skim the book, and review the notes!

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HIST1302
Grade: A+
May 6, 2014

He is a very nice older ma, who is very educated and loves to teach. he made a printable review for the whole course which is EXTREAMLY helpfull. Over all, PLEASE take him, he is sooooo helpfull.

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HIST13011302
May 28, 2014

My favorite college professor I have ever taken. He is hilarious and covers the information very well. He gives a research project and is VERY flexible on what sort of project you wish to do. (Paper, presentation, even, etc) I did a video of Historical parodies. I cant post the URL on here but search "Historical Parodies From History" on youtube.

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HIST1302
May 30, 2014

He is literally the best professor you can take for hist 1302!!! I took hist 1302 3 week mini and it was great!!! I wish I would of took him for a full semester:( He is funny, and the way he tells his "stories" makes it SUPER easy to learn. Overall GREAT professor :))))

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Jun 14, 2014

If you're usually not good at history or think it's boring then please take him! No textbook required. I took him for the 3 week mini and he was great. He is super funny as a bonus.

5.0
1.0
HIS1302
Jun 30, 2014

Took in a summer class! EASY EASY EASY! BEST TEACHER EVER! He is so funny. DO NOT NEED BOOK, just study his notes. TAKE HIM!!!!:)

5.0
1.0
HIST1AND2
Grade: B
Oct 30, 2014

He is an awesome professor! I took him for History 1 and 2 and also for Mexican american history. He says you need the book but in a reality you do not. I bought the book the first time i took him and i never even took off the seal therefore i did not buy the rest. he gives you all the notes on BB and that is all you need to pass his class. Registe

3.0
3.0
HISTORY1301
Nov 14, 2014

He told the class the text book was optional and not needed to pass. What he failed to mention until the day of the review for the first test was that each test would have at least eight multiple choice questions from the BOOK!! He spends most his class time is spent on lectures only! PRINT OUT LECTURE NOTES if you want to pass!!!

5.0
1.0
1301
Nov 26, 2014

Taking his History I:1301 class currently as a dual credit student and his class is great! He makes lecture interesting and so easy to understand. He provides all the materials you need for you to ace his exams. He has all the notes for the entire semester on BB for you to print. Also, he's given extra credit on all the exams I've taken so far.

5.0
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1302
Dec 4, 2014

He is so funny and makes history fun! I normally hate this subject but I am passing with a high A! Study the lecture notes and you will do fine. He gives extra credit on almost every test! Take him, he's the best!!

4.0
2.0
USHIST1302
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2014

Interesting teacher who gives his own take on history. Sometimes his political beliefs comes out during lecture. If you don't agree with his beliefs just listen and make an A. My class had 3 test and 1 simple research paper. He also provided easy extra credit assignments. Take him....

5.0
2.0
HIST1302
Jan 2, 2015

Easy professor! He gave you the outline for the course. You just follow in that. He also gave you the review, and it was helpful. A lot of extra credit. Take him. I had an A on both HIST 1301 and 1302 with him. Love his class.

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Jan 24, 2015

Professor Martin was a great teacher. Assignments were very clear and test scores were posted on blackboard promptly. I wish I would have had him for other history classes. If you have any trouble he has no problem helping you. (and he has chocolate). If history isn't your forte, take this class.

5.0
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1302
Grade: A
May 6, 2015

He was without a doubt amazing. The best teacher i have ever taken you get for test and i passed all with an high A. And im not a history major or anything. His stories made it really easy to remeber things. His past is hilarous and there will never be a boring moment.

5.0
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HIST1302
May 12, 2015

He was a really great professor! His tests were a little tricky, but overall, it was a great class

5.0
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HIST1302
May 12, 2015

TAKE HIS CLASS! He everything they say about him is true he makes the class fun and the test are easy because they are off the lecture notes he makes and he gives so many extra credit opportunities there's no way you can fail the class .

5.0
2.0
HISTORY1302
Grade: A
May 14, 2015

Best history class I have ever taken! Lectures are awesome, keeps you interested from the time you walk in until you leave. Tests questions come right from the notes, and gives plenty of chances for extra credit!

5.0
2.0
HIST1302
May 21, 2015

The class was fun! There is always a good vibe in the classroom. He is very smart and very helpful. Sometimes you wish they class could last longer.

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
Jun 19, 2015

Best history class I have taken! Lectures are detailed and fun, he keeps you interested the whole time. Tests questions come right from the review and notes, plus he gives plenty of chances for extra credit! Grade are posted online quickly, no textbook needed. I'm genuinely sad that I finished my history credits bc I want to take his class again!

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2015

Professor Martin is the funniest and coolest professor you will ever have. He's lectures are really interesting and he's not one of those boring professors who doesn't care. He's really easy! His reviews are EXACTLY like his tests! no need for a book. really RECOMMEND him !

5.0
1.0
HIST1302MINI
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2015

I took Professor Martin for my History 1302 class and it was very easy and entertaining. Show up for lectures with your course outline notes and you'll get an A on the tests. He is funny, tells interesting stories about his life that go along with the lectures. Definitely recommend him.

5.0
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HIST1302
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2015

Took him for 1302 5 week mini. 2 tests and 1 research paper. He is funny and makes lectures entertaining! Would so take him again! take him :) easy A just follow his course outline. Book isnt necessary, when i did use it I just rented it from the library haha.

5.0
2.0
HIST 2
Oct 27, 2015

Take this professor! By far one of my favorite teachers. There is no way you can fail this class unless you don't try. He gives you the lecture notes so if you do happen to miss class you won't miss out on anything. The textbook is not required everything you need he will go over. 4 test & 1 research paper.

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

Coolest, easiest and funniest professor! No way you should get anything lower than a B.

5.0
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HIST1302
Dec 17, 2015

Took professor Martin for History1302 he is a great professor. His lectures are always awesome. When he goes over the topics he is always engaged, and you can tell he's very passionate about History. You will learn stuff that you can apply to life also. I wish I would had took him for History1301 also. But, overall he's a great professor.

5.0
1.0
HIS1302
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2016

He's the best and makes history interesting. The tests are super easy and classes are short.

5.0
1.0
HIS1301
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2016

Wonderful professor! He gives his students free coffee before every class. He gives extra credit and is an easy grader. His lectures are pretty long but he knows his stuff. Very intelligent and is there to help you succeed. I would take his class again if I could. His 3 week mini was awesome!

2.0
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HIS1302
Grade: C+
Mar 15, 2016

He isn't clear what is going to be on the tests. The book isn't even used for the class its really what he says in class and a little bit of the review that will mainly be on the few tests in this class. He isn't very helpful and if your the only black person like I was he will single you out and talk about BLM negatively on purpose.

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2016

Amazing professor. There is no reason why you shouldn't get an A if you show up for the lectures. He explains everything in a funny way so you remember the content. Never take history from anyone else.

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
May 7, 2016

Gives all notes at the beginning of the semester and many opportunities for extra credit. Attend the lectures, review the units before the test and you should ace the tests.

2.0
1.0
HIST2327
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He may be a good US History professor, but his Mexican American class was like eating sand. His tests are super easy and he gives you a lot of the answers on a review, but this had to be the most boring class I have ever taken.

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EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIS1301
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Great and funny teacher. I personally found the class easy enough with out the textbook, but he does recommend it. The only grades are tests so make sure to study, but he does provide opportunities to get bonus points before each test. His lectures are to the point and halarious. Overall great teacher, would recommend.

Hilarious
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5.0
3.0
HIS1301
Grade: C
Feb 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Martin is a really sweet old man. He would say amazing stories about him when he was young while lecturing. His test are a bit long but they are easy to understand. He will help you as much as he can for you to understand History.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
HIS1301
Grade: A-
Mar 13, 2017
Would take again

Prof Martin was an awesome teacher! Very funny lectures. His reviews aren't extremely helpful though so make sure you study your notes well and there were quite a few options for extra credit. I would definitely take him again.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2017
Would take again

Took him for USHIST 1. Funny, lots of extra credit. The class is test heavy, but you won't need the book, everything is in the packet he gives you at the beginning. Got out early almost everyday so keep that in mind when choosing your time. He's pretty straight forward with what he wants, there was only 1 individual project and it was very easy.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
HIST1301
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

He's a funny professor. His tests are easy as long as you study. For every test he allows you to get extra points, which is a plus.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
HIST1301
May 4, 2018
Would take again

Professor Martin is Hilarious!! Definitely recommend him! Test are straight forward! Very easy class! Take him you wont regret it!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
May 12, 2018
Would take again

Very good teacher, his tests are VERY easy if you study your notes, gives lots of bonus points. I definitely recommend him for sure

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HIS1302
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2018
Would take again

with the lectures and the notes that he gives you. You will learn a lot from this class. In his lecture, you could learn many history stories. In his notes, you could learn the most important things happened in the United States or in the world. Overall, this is an awesome class which is interesting, and inspirational.

Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HIS1302
Grade: A
Oct 11, 2018
Would take again

I've taken this professor loads of times, this guy is a blast. Amazing stories that he'll tell you, really funny jokes. You won't fall asleep during the lectures and it's not hard to pass, just show up and pay attention. 5/5

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIS1302
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor. Such an easy class! I took him for History 1301 and 1302. He gives you all the notes you will need for the semester and all his test go by the notes with a couple of textbook questions that he will tell you which pages to read. His reviews are questions from the test. His lectures are hilarious. Easy A.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
2.0
HIS1302
Dec 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Pretty easy class but he's disrespectful. Anytime I had a question he would give me a snarky comment and assumed I wasn't paying attention or on my phone. I wasn't. Also goes off topic during lectures and talks about his personal life.

4.0
3.0
HIS1301
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

His Lectures wont make you sleep. Though, I didn't get the grade for which I studied but he wasn't a bad choice. To score good, just remember facts from the text and give attention to videos he show in class. My advice would be to take classes like history online(to achieve an A).

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2019
Would take again

Best professor ever, I love his way of teaching.

Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIS1302
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2019
Would take again

Show up and pay attention to his lectures his class is very easy and fair

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIST1301
Jun 30, 2019
Would take again

AMAZING lectures. I enjoy coming to class. Took this as a summer class, and Im not regretting it. Lots of extra credit. Lets you leave after hes finished & does not give homework!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIST1301
Aug 14, 2019
Would take again

He was amazing. For anyone taking history 1301. This is the teacher youll want to choose.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIS1302
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 14, 2019
Would take again

Hes a really good teacher. Respects everyone in the class.

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HIS1302
Grade: A+
Feb 11, 2020
Would take again

I had Professor Martin for a 3 week mini semester for US HISTORY 2. Monday through Friday 8am to 11am. Amazing class, each day was amazing ALL the notes are posted on his black board page. I highly recommend him for a mini semester. Possibly the best History Professor in San Jac south. I would take his class again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIS1302
Grade: A+
Feb 17, 2020
Would take again

Amazing professor I highly recommend him for a mini semester in either us hist 1301 or 1302. He is a very kind, and intelligent professor. We need more professors like him.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
May 2, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Martin presents all of the information you'll need in this course at the very beginning of the semester. NO need to take notes. Pay attention you'll pass

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
HIST1302MINI
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Head his class for Winter break only had 3 assignments first one was syllabus, second was mid term third was either a regular final or a couple of questions about a movie. Amazing professor, definitely take him for History 1 or 2.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

Absolutely one of my favorites. The only way to fail is to not pay attention or do the work. There are only 4 discussion questions, midterm, and final. He's very straight to the point and typically ends the lecture early every day. Must take notes! Definitely take him if you can.

Respected
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIS1301
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

I took Professor Martin History 1301 class online. My class was completely online due to Covid, and I am telling you he did not disappoint me. DO NOT Buy a Textbook for this class as Professor M provides a packet that includes everything. Just read those notes from the packet and you will ace the test. You will have 4 DB, 1 midterm, 1 final exam.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
HIS1301
Grade: B+
May 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Took him this Spring Semester and it was honestly the worst class I took. He goes off on too many personal tangents and very lightly treads the topic of the class. Also made some racist comments while covering the Civil War. Take only if you want an easy grade, I would avoid otherwise.

Test heavy
1.0
2.0
HIS1301
Aug 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I had a problem during the exam, so I emailed him and he was the rudest professor I've ever met. I have no complaints about grading as he is a professor and master of classes. But he continued to be sarcastic and ignoring me while sending and receiving mail. The classes are not difficult, but I wouldn't recommend it if you want to study history wit

4.0
2.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2022
Would take again

My first time taking with prof Martin. He provides the packet of notes on Blackboard, which most of the exam questions come from. Some questions come from the txtbk but if you pay attention to what he lectures in class you don't need the book. We watched 3 movies which had bonus questions on the tests. The grades are the 2 exams and a 2 pg paper.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2022
Would take again

We had to watch 3 movies at home which had bonus questions on the tests, plus a simple 500 word research paper, and the midterm and final were all multiple choice.

5.0
3.0
HIS1302
Grade: A+
Oct 10, 2022
Would take again

He is a amazing professor and a person it was never a boring moment in class always kept your attention.wish more people got the chance to be taught by him

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
Oct 10, 2022
Would take again

Mr. Martin forever changed my life. I took 2 classes with Mr. Martin and he mentored me for over a year to help me pursue history as both my college major and career. I feel that most people who didn't like him didn't REALLY know him. I spent hours every week just chatting with him about life and it's obstacles. I REALLY knew him, and I love him.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
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1302
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 11, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Martin was such a fun professor. I currently am taking his class. However, bc of his passing we have a new professor. Dr. Martin was so funny and had great lectures. He will be greatly missed.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIS1302
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 14, 2022
Would take again

RIP To one of the best professors at San Jac. One of the sweetest professor out there, so sad he is no longer with us. Glad I got to know him.

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