Dr. Settles is probably the best teacher I have ever had, from Grade school through college. His classes are pretty much a none stop lecture, with interesting historical tidbits he throws out from time to time.

you have to show for classes and take notes, if not you'll be lost and do bad on his test. the test's are short but you have to know alot of information. he's good lecturer if you can follow and write fast. other than he's knows his stuff.

plain and simple... all history, No BS in this class. If you study hard, you will probably make a good grade. I made an A in 1302. there is an oral report; you choose your topic from a list. Guy is not always PC; but not too much of a jerk either.

straight forward. dont miss any class and just study your notes. you dont need the book, I got an A without it. this prof is funny, and the class was very informative.

This PROFESSOR is extremely good. He makes the lectures interesting. He is also funny. Unfortunately, his TEST ARE IMPOSSIBLE. Truth is, you don't need a book. He explains everything you need to know. I suggest you take good notes and study HARD!!!!

Class is presented as being VERY easy/simple. Unfortunately, that can cause a student to relax too much. If you sign up for this class, DO NOT take it lightly. I had to drop because of this, so did many others in my class. Cool teacher.

Excellent speaker, he adds a lot of life to the material! Tests are quite difficult but that should be expected in college.

absolutely wonderful!!!!!

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Like everyone said, this guy takes pride in his class being hard...well the class itself is not hard just the test...if you get stuck with him do study groups and you should be fine...and if he says "know the people and what they did" just study notes taken for that section, its true from 30 to 5...

Exactly; a class as hard as concrete (in the tests only), otherwise he's funny, smart and very knowledgeable! Like everyone says, he makes you feel like you were part of the historical events. His tone is perfect for such a class. He sounded funny in the last few days when he got sick though :-p

Awesome lecturer. This guy knows his stuff inside and out and lectures from memory. He's smart, brilliant and man, a great friend. Lots of people think he takes pride in the difficulty in his class but it is because he truly cares about all of his students and their ability to succed in 4-year coll.

Be there for EVERY class. You must be a great note-taker. He is a great lecturer who keeps you intrigued. Be warned -- study every single thing he says and know it inside and out. This is not an easy class. Started with 25 students, ended with about 5 in our class. Drops you if you begin to fail.

Awesome professor. His class is VERY hard, but his lectures are interesting. He knows his stuff.

He is VERY HARD, don't buy a book you will not open it!! dont miss class, his test are from your notes!! Take good notes! He was very helpful, but if you don't want to work dont take this class!

settles is the hardest teacher i haver ever taken BUT i actually enjoyed his class u don't need the book. tests are totally from lecture notes(says so himself) MUST take excellent notes(word for word) the tests are crazy hard and the final is a monster. barely passed with C but would take again

awesome professor!

I took Dr. Settles for 2 history classes. He is soo hard, but he is also very entertaining. 1301 is all tests, no pop quizzes, no reports. 1302 he requires one oral report, 5 minutes long..choose from a provided list. He's a great guy...don't ever expect to leave early, He talks to the end. take good notes!! Memorize it all!!

Dr. Settles is absolutely awesome!!! His class should not be taken if you want to slack off. Don't buy the book. You must take excellent notes to pass. A recorder would help greatly. The tests comes primarily from the lectures so go to class and pay attention. This was a difficult clss but I really enjoyed it. I made an A w/out the book.

Failed the class but he was a great teacher just very dificult! Set me up to get an A the next time! Don't buy book unless u take very bad notes. Rarely lets anyone fail he will make u drop if u fail first two test. I passed the first two and bombed after that.! don't make that mistake! Only 11 people remained at end of the class that hard!

Dr. Settles is an amazing professor! This man knows his history! Be ready to take notes every class meeting. He gives 4 tests not including the final, which is a comprehensive exam. At the end of the course he will drop your lowest test grade, and that really helps your overall grade. Just come to class and you will be guaranteed an A!

I love this guy! He reminds me of my grandfather! He's very blunt and to the point. He flat out told us on the first day "If your phone rings in my class I will take you and the phone in the hall and beat your ass with it." I think he's a great p

Best history teacher I've ever had, but he is hard. You must take down notes to the minute detail. No book required.

I should have taken him again for the second half of history. Yes don't buy the book, buy a tape recorder and read the notes over and over again 'til you have nightmares. He's a good teacher, makes you work for your grade. The tests are difficult, but as long as you wrote the notes down word for word you'll be fine and actually remember them you'll be fine. I got a B. (Thank goodness).

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Mr. Settles teaching method is lectures but he makes them interesting and adds his own bit of humor. He is a very good teacher. His tests are not hard if you study and take good notes.

he ia an awesome teacher. but you better be redy to study like no other. He is super hard, but he is awesome at explaining history. he almost makes you believe he was there. But one thing is for sure buy a TAPE RECORDER you will need it like no other.

AWESOME MAN! He knows his information and will find out if you know yours on his exams. I didnt study and walked out with a D. Hes hard but EXTREMLY worth it if you want to learn. I'm taking him for 1032 as well.

Mr. Settles is an awesome teacher. His teaching methods are lectures, and there is a lot of note taking involved. If you take good notes and study them well,passing his tests should be no problem. His lectures are very interesting and I find that I learn somthing new everyday.The class is a little hard, but this is college who said it would be easy

1301 was hard too

True enough this course is tough, however I found it incredibly interesting. It is purely lecture and a vast amount of note taking, but listening to him lecture is like listening to him telling a remarkable story as if he himself were there for it all. I encourage you to try it out. I walked away with a B, its challenging though not impossible.

I enjoyed this class very much, it wasn't easy but it was VERY interesting. There is alot of notetaking involved! I really enjoyed this class though, I walked in with a very pessimistic attitude because I never really cared for history much, but this professor changed my whole outlook on history, I now have a better respect for History! Great Profe

Friggin' sweet, it's like an hour of story time, if u take the notes, you'll pass the exams

Mr. Settles is intelligent and also quite funny. His lectures make it seem as if he has lived through all of the historic events. He lectures with clarity throughout the entire period and never forgets a thing. I highly recommend him but only if you have a hard work ethic. His tests are difficult but managable with some effort and dedication.

Although I'm on the verge of flunking this class, I will praise Mr. Settles for his intellegance, willingness to help, clarity and humor. I find it slightly humorous that for the first time in my life I'm actually enjoying a history class & am learning and retaining the information, but am on the verge of failing the class...guess that's life...

Very interesting, you definitely need a recorder. . .but you must use it! If you don't take notes well and don't have a recorder, write down the items on the outline and read the book. If you do this you will succeed!

If you are a great note-taker take him. Very fast pace but makes you learn the material. he is very straight forward so if you arent doing good he will drop you just so you wont fail his class. If you love history take him.

This guy lives and breathes history. His knowledge is beyond intimidation so trust him and learn from him as he structures his classes based off of the way of universities. There are no projects, homeworks assignments, etc..only notes and tests (many and hard) but you will learn.

i took this class in summer school and even though it was fast paced and i was up by 7:00 every morning... Dr. Settles was still interesting and kept me listening. The tests are based off of his lectures, therefore you should go to class!

This guy was proably one of my favorite teachers ever. The guy is a beast though, he lives history and it shows in his class. Definetly a very hard teacher but extremly enjoyable, keeps the energy level up. Took him twice. If you cant take good notes or have a genius level memory take some one else if you want a good grade; super tuff teacher.

wow...well yea, his class is tough. It may seem easy at first b/c there is no homework...but seriously, STUDY. He told be to drop his class b/c I was doing horrible, but once I studied I did SOOO much better. You've got to put your work in for a good grade. Go to class, take notes, read the book, study and then pray you know the exam questions.

Tough, tough, tough..more than half the class dropped after the second test, not kidding, ask around. Tests are worded different than most test, be prepared. A recorder and attendance is a must. If you have any doubts about history, try another professor!!

I LOVE THIS GUY!!! He is great! Don't get me wrong you CANNOT play around, you have to go to class and study your face off but passing is possible! He makes it interesting and he doesn't give homework. I recommend using a recorder because he covers alot of material very quickly. If you like history you'll love his class! :)

This man is a great professor! He's very interesting and funny. I've learned more in the past 2 months than I have ever. The key to success in this class is excellent notes (tape recorder suggested) and knowing every detail because his tests are tricky. I'm not even doing that well and I've entertained the idea of retaking him.

After reading all these comments about him, I was horrified. after taking his class, I wouldn't take anyone else. He is an awesome teacher. He very intersting and funny! His test are difficult but totally passable. He doesnt take attendence but you cannot afford to miss a single lescture. A recorder is strongly recommended but not necessary.

LOVED this class. I don't even care if I busted my ass and only got a B, I would totally take him again. Lectures are interesting...the tests are pretty much trick questions...you have to study, study, study...don't bother buying a book, buy a voice recorder instead.

Although this class is very hard i would take it again, he is very intresting and funny...but u do have to study..a lot.

First, don't bother spending a lot on a textbook. I hardly ever used mine. Second, you actually need to attend this class everyday and pay attention. His lectures are detailed but you learn to recognize which are important (people, treaties, bills, etc). Sorry to everyone who thinks community college should be a cake walk.

The first time you meet him you prolly going to think OMG this is going to be horrible. But he is actually really nice and will explain things over BUT only if you ask so don't be shy. There are only 3 tests and he drops the lowest then there is the final..If you dont plan on studying DO NOT take him cuz his tests require effort.. Study hard n u wi

The 1st time you meet him you prolly going to think OMG this is going to be horrible. But he is actually really nice and will explain things over BUT only if u ask so don't be shy. There r only 3 tests and he drops the lowest then there is the final..If you dont plan on studying DO NOT take him cuz his tests require effort. Study hard n u will pass

Mr. Settles was amazing. Straight forward, organized and good lectures that are funny and engaging. I'd take him over and over again.

very hard class, lots of notes and test are hard

He is the best teacher I have ever had. He lectures crystal clear, and keeps you entertained while doing it. If you take good notes you don't even have to open the book, I didnt read one page and walked away clean. It's not an easy class, his tests are hard, but it's really great that there are only four grades(tests) and all you need is your notes

I promise you this. IF and I say IF you make it through this class you will know U.S. history!!! Do NOT miss one single class... or you will be doomed!

Dr. Settles is no joke. It's an hour of him talking and you writing notes. If you cant write good notes, you better read and even thats usually not enough. He knows his stuff and is cool, but tests arent easy. We started with 40 people and he dropped 30 after two tests cuz they bombed both. Great teacher, not an easy one.

Dr. Settles class consists of him coming in, talking for an hour, and you writing copious notes to keep up. No papers to write or homework, just 4 tests determine the grade. His class is not easy, but if you pay attention and study, you can make it. Its all about details. We started with 40, ended with about 9. But those who made it know history.

My friend and I were beyond wrong taking his class. You MUST and I mean MUST take notes and read out of the book, chapter for chapter - mind you it was a Summer I class and we wrote literally 6-8 pages of notes a day. But like many other people say on here, if you miss class/fail a test, he doesn't care. Each test, more than 6 students were dropped

Very entertaining. Don't get lulled into thinking Settles is easy just because his lectures are fun. Bomb the first test and you'll have a hard time recovering your average. I had him in 72.

Knows his stuff. Do not take this class during summer I or II. Follows outlines and stays on point.Enjoyed his lectures even though my grade was low.

He is a good professor snd very straight forward. I feel like his class is helping me prepare to transfer. There are 3 tests and the final, and he drops the lowest regular test grade. The other two tests and the final each count for a third. Only take this class if you can take the time to study.

Good teacher. Hard class. I was forced to drop because I bombed the first two tests, so did 11 other students. Make sure you know what happens in history because he will ask what DIDN'T happen.

Settles' class is very tough, but don't let that discourage you from taking him. You HAVE to take pages of notes each class and be extremely knowledgeable about his lectures, but passing his class says a lot about where you are as a student. I noticed the only students left in his class at the end seemed be the best and brightest.

Mr. Settles class is tough, but rewarding,and he's such a great guy! His lectures are very informative and filled with fun facts. Key to this class is to take REALLY good notes because his tests are insane! My advice, go to class everyday, record his lectures and then write notes at home. There are no homework assignments, so exams are crucial!

TAKE NOTES! detailed notes at that, because he does not use the book at ALL in class, but it's important to have the book in case you don't take good notes. he will keep you posted on how you're doing. VERY INFORMATIVE!! great professor. don't expect to get a grade just cause you show up!

I liked the course it was hard but good. He's a really good teacher but when he says know your notes that means memorize them if u want an A. And write everything he says down. If you can do that you should be fine. And there is no home work but know your notes.

He speaks clear, and mentions EVERYTHING you need to know; no need for a textbook,(Buy a voice recorder instead.) Be ready to write and study notes extensively.. He is a great educator, and adds humor to lectures. His exams are no joke..

cool teaching method

This class is easy if you know how to study i passed with a B+.the key of this class is to record all the lectures take good notes. it is a challenge after the second test he gives two study sessions for the final and the third test. RECORD LECTURES AND ATTEND SS. NO HMWK OR PAPER just 3/4 tests

This class is very easy. I don't know why everyone is complaining. Just show up to class and take notes. There is no outside work to do, just study your notes and take the tests.

All about lectures and the notes you take. YOU MUST RECORD THE LECTURES. He has vast knowledge on the subject and it is obvious. He makes the lectures fun to, a great story-teller. Just show up and act like your in college, pretty simple. Definitely recommend.

course is centered on lecture notes. Must have excellent note taking skills. No papers or mid-terms to write.

All his tests are based on his lecture. He doesn't give any homework, quizzes or outside reading. All the tests are based off the notes. Recording the lecture is a big help. If you read the book and study the outline he gives you will pass the class.

Great teacher! I would take his class anyday! Just make sure you study!

Excellent lecturer. Please note **MUST TAKE NOTES AND MUST RECORD LECTURES** Very informative lectures with lots of detail. Must dedicate off time to this class or you will fail. Overall: He is a wonderful professor. Very nice, and hilarious! Really good guy. But tests are difficult. No extra credit,no quizzes or papers. Grades based on test avrgs

I loved prof. Settles he really cares about his students. He is a very hard prof. Unless you really pay attention and can take excellent notes... You will NOT make it in his class. His tests are very difficult. All the answers are correct, you have to know word for word HIS answer. Good luck!

We started with a class size of 36 students... He will drop your lowest test grade. If you fail a second time he will ask you to drop his course. By the time I made it to Finals... there were only 8 students that remained. If you do not take GREAT NOTES: DO not take this professor. He is NOT AN EASY "A" prof.

He is a such a nice guy, but I would not take this class again. My class was full when we started but like 2/3 of them dropped after the 2nd test. 100% lecture and although he gives the main topics on the board, you really have no idea whats going to be on the tests. And I'm not a dumb student and hes not a bad professor, but his tests suck.

This is a hard class but if you work for it you can make a good grade. Many people failed because they did not take enough notes. I wrote down nearly everything he said and studied all he said to study and did well. He really knows his stuff and I loved listening to the way he tells history like its a story! LOVED HIM!

You can tell he loves his job and he loves history. If you aren't there to be serious and work don't take the class. You have to record the lectures and study!

He is by far the most difficult History professor you can take in SAC. Straight 1 hour lectures and an enormous amount of material. Study hard and you will pass the class. RECORDING is of key importance because test comes from entirely his lectures. You will need to put a lot of effort in order to make a decent grade.

Best Professor I've had at sac so far. Awesome lectures, I've learned a lot of neat tid bits. I personally think his lectures are very interesting. This class is not difficult. If you take notes and actually study the outlines, you'll get an A. Recording is helpful. If you're used to AP classes, you shouldn't have a problem with this course.

Dr. Settles is perhaps the best teacher at San Antonio College. He is an extremely good lecturer, and he is highly informed about his discipline. He will get you ready for any university that you wish to transfer if you will study and do what he says. He will definitely take you to a higher plane in academics. He is hard but worth the effort!

Dr. Settles is an amazing teacher and lecturer. He not only got me interested in History more than before, but his lectures were excellent and engaging. Although his tests were difficult and required attention to details, they challenged me to study more efficiently. His Class may be difficult and challenge you, but it is well worth the experience

Settles is a brilliant man and he really does want you to succeed in this class. However, there are only 3 exams and 1 final, and you drop your lowest exam. He lectures ALL class long and you MUST write/record everything. He is extremely specific and fast-paced, and you will not pass if you do not try. Take this course if you're brave.

Dr. Settles is easily one of the most impressive professors alive. His lectures bring the past to life with incredible acuity through the sheer power of his voice. (RECORD THE LECTURES! DONT GET A TEXTBOOK, it won't help enough!) If you can write YOUR OWN summaries of his lectures, be in class and be SERIOUS, not easy. 4 TESTS, 1 DROPPED, GLHF! :)

I attended every meeting, recorded his lectures, and took copious notes! I did not pass. He is not for the weak. :-( 4 exams, drops the lowest score. Don't need the book, just serious commitment. REPEAT: NOT FOR THE WEAK.

He said the first day that no one had ever made 100% on his tests. I did. He knew the material as though hed lived it and made history come alive. One of the best professors Ive ever had.

I've taken 90+ college hours and this is the hardest class I've ever taken. Recorded lectures, studied night and day, made 88, 96, and 100 on exams. He is a tough professor, but you have a choice to make - are you going to settle down and work hard or are you going to complain and find an "easier" professor. He certainly made me a better student!