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Tough, demanding, and fair. But he thinks Clinton was God.
If you get to know him, he's nice and he knows his material.
He's complex. He knows what he's teaching but lets his politics get in the way occasionally.
Knows his stuff but if you express an opinion different from his, you're wrong. Just agree with him and get your A.
He is effective, but has limited office hours and is hard to talk to. After class, he is 'outa' here.
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A first impression is that he is intimidating and dominating, but after you get to know him, you really know why you dislike him. He needs to reevaluate how he impresses his students.
He's OK, but he doesn't seem to be interested in what he's teaching.
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he is really a nice guy but a bit political. i would take him again though.
He's a good teacher. I recommend his class. Being a Democrat will help though .
He doesn't use class time efficiently, prefers to attack and humiliate students on their personal lives and study habits. He's aggressive and arrogant and wastes too much time on these and other side issues, rather than simply lecturing over the material.
I think he enjoys a good arguement just for arguement's sake. I don't think he is harmful at all. I had a few things come up and he was very helpful and understanding.
Lectures are rarely helpful. He's opinionated and likes discussing his political views more than history material.
His class is somewhat easy. Lectures over chapters are clear. I took his summer course and we were assinged computer quizzes and they were very helpful. If you study and listen to his lecture you should not have a problem. I would take his class again!
Very liberal and not afraid to tell you why. Likes to single people out and make them look stupid and tell them that they are. Tells you his conspiracy theories on why certain wars happened. Very Entertaining but not good if you want to learn history.
Find something better to talk about other than your take on history! The lectures aren't that helpful & the tests are crap. He does single people out & make them uncomfortable.
I goto osu and i took his summer class. He says he is neither for republicans or democrats, but that is such a lie. He said lyndon b. johnson was the worse president, which was nonsense. Johnson made one of the biggest steps in the civil rights movement.
So he has his opinions...so what. You are there to get a grade. Get your grade and leave. If you learn anything too, well, great. But don't be offended by his socialist politics. He's just one of many.
I enjoyed his class. Yes, he is politically opinionated, but his energy level was contagious. I actually looked forward to coming to class and learned a great deal of history.
Receiving my bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa this May (in 48 days, but not counting!) Have to say Bob Burke is the best professor I have had in my college career. Tests are hard, but he makes you learn. That is the reason I was in school.
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As a profesor he's OK, but he's a liberal Democrat and like most of his ilk he is arrogant in the way he treats students. I didn't pay tuition to be treated like a moron which is his way of dealing with students.
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Not that helpful, does make you be open and think!
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AWW..Now he isn't all that bad! I actually took him twice...on purpose. He is very opinionated but if you are firm enough in the way you believe, his smart ass remarks will only be good for laughs and lively debates.
His class was fun, because he is funny. His tests are very easy, almost too easy, and he is a nice teacher.
Extremely opinionated professor for a system that is supposed to be impartial. He ruthlessly attacks students with opposing views. He does not like open debates or to be challenged. If you have an open mind, this is not the class for you.
I agree that Mr. Burke is a "You either like him or hate him" type guy. However, he does not attack his students. I would ask the people who thinks he is attacking you "Did you read your chapters?" If no, then you have no room to talk if yes then fight back. Burke demands only that you do your work.
Easy class. He does make random liberal democrat statements, but it is an easy A.
He is a very strange teacher. His stories are funny; if he isn't making fun of you. Which for the most part he is making fun of someone. Also, I think he is the most **** man I have ever met in my life and I think that any woman who would marry him is insane.
GREAT TEACHER. FUNNY. JUST DON'T ASK STUPID QUESTIONS AND BE PREPARED FOR CLASS. EASY A. NOT FOR THE WEAK SPIRITED STUDENT.
I really enjoy his class. His test are kind of hard but read the chapters,and you will be fine. Dr. Burke likes to put you on the spot. He likes playing a devil's advocate which makes his students actually contemplate what is going on in our world whether you agree with him or not.
This man made me hate history.
The class is interesting enough & not difficult. The teacher lets you know what to expect, as in the way of test & assignments. He speaks to openly about his opinions & told students they were wrong when they disagreed with him. I didn't think he was very professional in the way he communicated.
He is extremely opinionated and pushes his liberal democrat views on his students as if trying to brain wash them. One sided in discussions doesn't allow any input other than his own. He does put students on the spot.
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His tests are really easy and all he does in class is lecture! You only have to go to class on Monday so you get a grade on you computer quiz!
mr burke is not a teacher! he talks about whatever he thinks is relevant(calling his wife a bit**) and his favorite saying is "don't worry if i didn't cover it, it'll be on the test!" i have never experienced someone who cares so little for his students or what they're learning! DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY
This class wasn't hard!Let his opinion go in one ear & out the other.Do the online quizes,show up on Mondays for the credit & get up to 10 points added to your final semester grade!How much simpler can it get!If u take him for M/W/F,you only go on M/W.He doesn't hold class on Fridays! Too easy! :)
He's a nice guy. He is very liberal and will sometimes bring up heated political disussions. Lets class out early always, and often tells you that there will be no class next time. Tests were easy, can't imagine anyone ever failing his class.
Hilarious guy. only have class two dys/week even though signed up for three. Tests Q's are given to you so tests are easy, he also gives lots of extra credit.
The funniest instructor yet, Ding Dong Dang-it! Dr. Burke's class will instill the need to make a difference. Do not be timid or unprepared, he will eat your lunch. Republicans will need to get over themselves in this class. Be open to stances on both sides of an issue. Loved it!
He was cool at first, but then his opinions got old quick! A lot of stuff on his tests aren't covered in class. Don't ever miss his final for any reason, even if you're dying! It took a lot of arguing to finally get to take my final! I DO NOT recommend this guy to my worst enemy!
I had a 4.0 GPA until I took his class. He was the WORST teacher I have ever had! Didn't learn a thing in class except. He forces his opinions on the students, has questions on the test that he did not cover in class, and puts you on the spot to make you look like an idiot. Horrible prof! Would not recommend him to ANYONE!
Will not work with you for any reason. Even if the reason is out of your control. He was in the military so this is the reason for this. He doesn't realize that we are students, not soldiers. Class work wasn't hard, but missing class, FOR ANY REASON(not excuse) is not excepted whatsoever. This teacher is not recommended.
Very cool professor. Laid back, very funny. All multiple choice!! :) Just show up to class on time and read the chapters before discussion.
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He is very unclear, he does tell you what is expected but does not clairify when it should be done. Expects you to know. online quizes and they are not easy to keep up with. He is very humorous.
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He's so funny!!! Take notes over what he says and what he puts on the board. Do the online quiz questions over and over again because some of those questions will be on the test. Awesome teacher!!!
he just tries to get a rise out of the class- to get you to think for yourself & know WHY you have that mindset- very fair- expects you to show up & on time- (thats only respectful...) online quizzes are the exact tests- very funny- u cant be politically sensitive- he doesnt care if u r a dem/rep/i - he just wants you to know why u label yourself as on or the either- took 2 of his classes- i would take more if he taught something else- i loved it-
Those of you with small children.....pray they are never ill on a test day because you will have to be prepared to let them stay home alone or fail his class...or drop it. Be advised, he WILL NOT SYMPATHIZE OR HELP YOU IN ANY WAY!!!!! Take another teacher for ANY classes he teaches.
There were several questions on the tests that were not covered in class or in the book. The book that is used in this class is NOT a students friend, worst history reading I have ever picked up. As a person Dr Burke is very interesting, his lectures are awsome. However that material is seldom in the tests. DO NOT MISS CLASS! EVER!
Mr. Burke was a very hard teacher and always puts you on the spot when he is lecturing. I didn't like this class at all. Don't take him unless you know EVERYTHING about History and never miss a class or be late.
This teacher is tough but interesting. Never miss a class! The tests are hard and the book does not carry most of the answers.
some q's on tests are not in the book...tests are pretty hard, DONT be late or absent. RUDE. gets in people's business. wouldnt recommend.
i dont typically rate my proffesors but he was so bad i could not resist. he always has something rude to say he never makes you fill comfortable at all in his class. Dont recommend to anyone.
Not really diffcult or easy but I'll give you a hint.... Sit at the back, don't talk (act shy even if your not), don't flirt with the people around you, and most of all don't make eye contact and I garuntee you'll pass with at least a B.
This teacher attempts to indoctrinate his students with his own interpretation of history. He is very intolerant and does not "cotton well" to questions that challenge his own point of view. Not recommended at all!!! Take Mark Hellstern instead!!
He is very rude, basically come to class every day and dont talk, thats what i did and I managed to get by without him putting me on the spot. Its very hard to feel comfortable in his class u will spend more time hoping he doesnt say anything to u, tests are VERY hard, nothing is from the book, I actually droped the class WOULDNT RECOMMEND AT ALL.
Highly NOT recommended! He is very very rude. Learned nothing from him. Tests are very hard. Nothing you can study. Cannot be late, go to bathroom. Earned my first C in College. He sucks.
in the begining i hated this class but stuck it out. i actually learned alot and did well on his test, but I also didn't take any crap, i sent it back his way!!!
Altough you take quizzes online, his lectures are very unclear and he tests over material he doesn't cover. His test questions are hard, no matter how hard you study, and his personality sucks.
He is extremely uninformative. I think my whole class failed.
I have taken nine TCC classes with B’s mostly A’s, I work hard. I made a D in this class and worked like a fool! Nothing in class lecture is on test, the book is awful to read and not all test questions are covered in book or lecture, guess you are supposed to be able to pull it off the top of your head. Most dropped class…wish I had followed suit!
i made a c in the class and with very little effort put forth. basically if you do the computer quizes and study the timeline material thats on the computer you will ace every test gauranteed. so memorize the quizzes and you cant fail
A very poor instructor that talks and jumps from topic to topic. I graduated from TCC and he was the worse instructor I have every had. I am a honor roll student never missed a class and made a D. It is time for him to retire.
Professor Burke came ready and awake for class every morning. He is a very lively man to say the least and is not afraid to let out or hear a few minor curse words. He offers easy extra credit, and urges student to come to class, or his office with any questions they might have. He made class interesying and it is clear that he enjoys what he does.
This teacher was most wrost one I ever met at TCC. He didn't know How to teach! I made all A and B with my other courses I had at TCC, except this one, I tried very hard, still made C. This is only C I had on my record. I should drop this one, go for another teacher. I don't understand why he is still teaching here??
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This was by far the worst teacher I have ever had. He droped my 4.0. He doesn't give much homework because he is lazy and for the same reason he gives the hard generic tests on scan tron so he doesn't have to write or grade anything. He also doesn't teach but takes the class time to belittle the students to make himself feel smarter. DONT TAKE HIM!
This is a horrible teacher. The entire class period he belittles people and doesn't really teach anything, just makes a fool of himself and others in the class. He offers you to do extra credit, which is rediculous to do and never helps with any questions. If you ask him something he simply acuses you of not reading your book. Do not take this clas
This teacher is horrible! I dont know how he is still teaching!!! The class averages for the first 2 tests were a 65 and a 53!!! Thats horrible and makes it obvious that he doesnt know what he is doing!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!
This teacher is awful! He is rude and inconsiderate of everything! I failed this class, miserably, and i am a straight A student! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS
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This is a hard class. If you are looking to be spoon fed or an easy A, this is not it. But if you are self motivated and willing to work, you can pass this class. This man is brilliant. He knows his stuff and is very passionate about it. I was not at all interested in government, but he made me think and held my interest. Is he nice? Not real
Whatever you do don't take him! He is rude to everyone in his class and he will pick them out individually and belittle them. One time a lady left to go to the restroom during class and he locked her out and would not let her back in. Everything he teaches is not on the test.
This guy is hilarious. The only ones who don't like him are the ones who take his comments too seriously. It is definitely not an easy class. I had to study for every test and ended with a high 'B'.
Class discussions were usually a personal topic or feeling of his current political standpoint and views towards government issues. If you are a conservative or republican he will make you mad. He does know his stuff, but class time has nothing to do with test matter.
i had him a couple years ago and he was horribe then and obviosly still is! first and so far only c i've ever gotten!!
I took 1492-Civil War. I was one of the rare students who passed, and enjoyed the class. I guess the low ratings don't surprise me; it was a challenging class, but I really did enjoy it overall. I learned a lot about History that I was glad to learn. I would definitely take another History class with him again.
I think he's hilarious. Most people will either love him or hate him - I gotta say it's the former for me! You can't slack off in this class, but as long as you do what you're supposed to, it's so much fun. He gets people laughing until they cry almost every day!
Dr. Burke is funny. Just read the book. Then take the quizzes. You will earn extra credit for them, and they are very useful for tests. I took his Amer. Fed. Gov. class as well, and it worked the same way. He is quite knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches.
Dr. Burke is funny and knows his stuff.. At first, he comes across as rude but then learn not to take him so seriously and you'll realize he's hilarious. Just read your chapters and do the quizzes and you'll do well. He loves to talk about history and politics so ask questions and you'll enjoy the class.
Great professor!!! If you read the text book and do well on the quizzes, his class isn't too hard at all. LOVED his lectures. Absolutely hilarious, he had me laughing the whole time. I loved this guy. I highly recommend him, because I would take everyone of his courses.
This Guy is so funny. Everday when class starts he takes time to talk to the students and find out whats going on in their lives. he may seem rude at first but once you get to know him the class is so much fun.
took Pol/Sci from this guy. He is rude and passionate just do not take him seriously. Not a gimme cass but straighforward
he comes off as a rude guy but he turns out to be really funny. he isn't the best teacher there is but his class is pretty easy. just make sure you read the chapters and do your online quizzes and you should do fine.
This teacher really loves history! I personally do not but he keeps it intresting, and he always asks the class about our lives, and he never has a book but he knows what he's talking about so ask qestions if you dont get it and he'll make it funny so you can remember it!
Makes history enjoyable and likes to make fun of elementary school teachers, very funny. Do the online quizzes and you will do fine.
TERRIBLE PROFESSOR! Rude, class is hard, doesnt care about the student, always late to class. Student Beware!
Burke turned out to be one of the rudest teachers I've ever had. Treats everyone like ignorant kids and if you are even one minute late he makes a spectacle out of you. After publicly embarrassing each student by announcing grades (and freaking out on why we didn't make a perfect score)I dropped the class. Wasn't worth it.
Reading these comments was better than reading the comics! Yes, I was highly offended the first few classes, but quickly realized that being picked on wasn't necessarily all bad. Thank goodness he didn't find out that I used to belong to the John Birch Society!!!! He just wants to stir the class up to get them talking.
doesn't give any study guides
Good teacher. Do your homework and quizzes and you will do good. Don't be afraid to speak in class and you will will have fun.
Loved the lectures. If your not up-tight take this class, you will have a lot of fun. Easy, do your quiz every week and you will pass, if you don't your lazier than me and that's saying a lot.
Great teacher, you have online quiz every week, allowed to use your book, do all quizzes and make an 85% or above, and attend class, you can get up to a whole letter grade higher at the end of the semester. Test come from quizzes. You do have to work for your grade. He is a smart eliche, so you cant be uptight. Enjoyed this teacher.
Not for wimps. If Burke makes you look like an idiot (and he will), then you probably are one, and his class will fix that. I don't always agree with him, but I don't find it necessary to claim "persecution" or to cry gallons over it. Burke's a great teacher if you can take a joke (or *gasp* an insult) or hold your own in a discussion.
This class was way easy until the tests. The weekly quizzes were online and they were easy, you're allowed to use your book. But then when its time for one of the 3 tests in the whole class(which are your only grades) they are 200 questions long with no study guide. SAVE YOUR ONLINE QUIZZES!
This professor is very hard, his lectures are interesting but they have nothing to do with the test, and the tests are impossible!
It was apparent from the get go that Dr. Burke was more interested in indoctrinating liberal/socialist fiction than actually teaching directly from the text. I'm an A / occasional B student. I took the D because I really couldn't stand to listen to his rants. His teaching style is generally offensive, which I find a rarity at TCC
Online Testing each week/ with txt book - BUT even when you answer correctly and can PROVE it by the book, you will get some wrong answers! Especially, if you have to fill in the Blank...So Be prepared. I redid the tests and still got wrong answers and was looking at the answer in the book!
Online quizes you can use the book; easy grade. I was able to keep a B+ just by doing the computer quizes & memorizing the answers! At the end if you do them you get your grade a letter grade up! so it was an A! Not a hard class, just attend & do the quizes & you'll be fine!
Either love him or hate him. I loved him. Blunt, straightforward, and can be downright scary, but gave me a reason to look forward to history class, even if he did embarrass the living daylights out of you by putting you on the spot. Hard class, dirty old man, but an absolute favorite. Have an open mind, a sense of humor, and don't be a wuss.
burke is awesome! if you like professors that are blunt, strange, old, and has a sense of humour; then this is the class for you! he is the best history professor ive ever had. i can actually stay awake. and its an easy course
I've always been an A/B student, but this class was impossible for me. Mr. Burke basically tells you which chapters to read and then you're on your own. He assigns online quizzes over each chapter, but they don't help your grade much. And when he lectures, he gets off on tangents. I had to withdraw from this class. This class was disappointing.
This is a great teacher if you want an interesting class that makes you think. Trust me; this guy is hilarious and an excellent teacher. Time flies in this class. Be prepared to be put on the spot and don't try to hide in the back of the class. He's very outspoken and opinionated and his tests are kind of hard, but doing the quizzes helps.
LOVED this class. He will put you on the spot, he wants participation. His lectures are interesting, sometimes amusing and time flies by. Online quiz each week is about all the homework you'll have. No reports or essays. Easy and interesting.
VERY HARD TEACHER! Must go to class. Never be late. Rude old man, put you on the spot, had an opinion on anything, never liked your opinion if you differed from his. Most things he lectured about weren't over the test at all. Do the comp quizzes those help. The tests are super hard. I studied for days and still made low test scores.
rude not very helpful lectures have nothing to do with the test must know the book very well in order to pass not very freindly attendence is required but very pointless
Great teacher! Puts you on the spot, as everyone else says, but he is just teasing. Once you get to know him better he is a really great and funny guy. All you need to know for this class is to simply READ the book as much as you can and study the computer quizzes very hard for the tests. 60-70% of his test questions come from the online quizzes.
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