Rightous dude!

Wonderful lecturer! Great sence of humor. Study hard for his test!

Vance is the best teacher at this college. Not only does he have common sence, but he's funny and willing to learn from his students. You rock Vance!

Vance is an awesome teacher... Loves what he is doing and it shows... High energy..keeps everyone going...Makes you THINK

Smart, good sense of humor, and knows that most real learning doesn't come from school. If more history teachers were like him, I'd change my major.

Extremely great guy! He really knows how to teach such a young audience! Keep in mind tho...in order to pass you must go to class...He grades randomly on attendance!! Hella tight teacher tho!

Presented the class well, he stayed on course with the topics and made the class fun, he kept the students in line and made us pay attention.

Awesome teacher. Loves the subject and so makes the students interested as well. Has a great way of presenting information and makes the class fun.

He was amazing, the only class I've never been able to sleep though. I loved him! I will never use chop sticks again!

WAAAAAAAAAY HOT! OH YEAH, AND HE'S A GREAT PROFESSOR.

Great teacher!!!! strongly recommend him. WARNING! YOU should have Very Strong writing skills for this class.

I took three classes with this guy becuase he is hilarious. If you want an easier time, take a western civ. class with him. history of latin america and history of the pacific NW are a LOT more work and writing, but still fun. I made the mistake of taking both the same quarter. that was a****load of work. he is an awesome teacher though.

Gret guy w/ qreat sense of humor. we only had three tests all year and they were all take home. Even though it was easy, it was still very interesting. if you need an easy class one quarter then this is the class to take

He inspired me to learn adn I loved his excitement for the subject. It was hard not to be intereste din what he had to say and the tests were easy. He teaches History of Latin America as well and though that is tougher than his Western Civ. classes...it is fun to do the work.

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I am a UW student in comparative history of ideas. I still use the knowledge that I gained from this class in my papers and discussions. He is a high pedigree teacher.

Vance Yoman's is a wonderful person and instructor. Heck, I remember when he was supporting the needs of a new mother. In addition to providing informative lectures, he was also providing the kind of family-centered learning enviornments all schools should have (mom and baby at the front of the class in a rocking chair)!

great teacher...he swears, unless you ask him not to, and then he doesnt. VERY interesting, engaging and brings history to life. take home tests, essay style, and one multiple choice. AWESOME!!!! take this class, you wont regret it. go to class EVERYDAY. doesnt base grades just on points, also on his personal opinion of how well he thinks you did

Sir Youmans is awesome!!! You will learn so much more than history in his classes. This class should be mandatory for every American. You will be amazed by the content and entertained by the way he teaches. Don't think twice, take this class!!! (I took his 101 as an elective after this one, that's what a groovy cat he is!!!)

He is a good teacher and trust me he konws alot of information!! i don't recomend taking this class because he assigns a lot of essays with not very much time to finish them in. other than that he is a good teacher, pretty easy besides a couple of the papers

Beautifully honest style of teaching. Like having the late great Bill Hicks teach a history class. Probably one of the most enlightened people at SFCC. Only warning is when he assigns work, if you just DO IT WHEN IT'S ASSIGNED, it's a breeze of a class.

Just a really cool guy. He is laid back and super cool. He won't keep on top of you so you have to steer your own course and be responsible enough to turn in your assignments.

Okay if you are; lazy, dishonest with your work, have a full time job, have not taken english 101 and don't do your work you will be unhappy with your grade. This teacher is strict but very fun and clear. He has high expectations for his students and thus expects you to do your work. This is a COLLEGE after all. Do all your work, ask questions.

I think that it is funny that people are complaining about it being a writing intensive class. We have had to write a total of 5 papers. 2 of them were the midterm and the final. The papers are the only HOMEWORK we have had. With more than enough time to comlete. Grow up and be responsible. He's a man who loves what he teaches (important in a tea

I think that it is funny that people are complaining about it being a writing intensive class. We have had to write a total of 5 papers. 2 of them were the midterm and the final. The papers are the only HOMEWORK we have had. With more than enough time to comlete. Grow up and be responsible. He's a man who loves what he teaches (important) recomme

I think that it is funny that people are complaining about it being a writing intensive class. We have had to write a total of 5 papers. 2 of them were the midterm and the final. The papers are the only HOMEWORK we have had. With more than enough time to comlete. Grow up and be responsible. He's a man who loves what he teaches. i learned alot!

I attended his Latin American History class about four years ago. I have to say that i am very happy to have participated in his class. Of all the classes that i have been involved in this is the most enjoyable. You may have to write alot in this class, but it is worth it.

I took him last quarter and loved his craziness so much I took him again. I enjoy his style of teaching because he makes history real and not boring. Be prepared for a lot of swearing and strange in-class moments. If you dont like coming your missing out, but you can still pass if you do all the work.

He is fun to have as a teacher, he makes learning about history, not everyone's favorite subject, fun!!

one bad ass dude

Brilliant teacher. very fun to be in class. you probably shouldn't take this class if you haven't taken english 101. still worth taking though. but listen vance, you know Wishbone Ash only has like two good songs...

Would be very cool to crawl into his head and know what he knows...places and subjects. Fun class!

This class has fairly simple guidlines; do your work! If you stay on top of the assignments you will do good! Vance is a wonderfully passionate professor and it was fun to go to class. If you hate history, you won't do well in this class.

This guy is simply amazing. GREAT teacher-one of the best I've ever had. He is passionate about what he teaches and does a wonderful job delivering it.Assignments are only every now and then. They are not difficult as long as you THINK. All this guy wants is for you to show up and actually learn something. I did.

I really like Youmans! He's a cool, interesting guy, who KNOWS what he is teaching. I learned a lot from his class; and if you do the assignments, he'll give you a good grade in the class. Overall he's a nice, cool guy and I'd recommend him to any student.

Vance is probably my favorite teacher i've had at the falls so far. He is very educated and knows what he's talking about. The work load for his class is pretty heavy, but it's all interesting and thought provoking stuff. Attendance isn't required, but it's highly recommended. His teaching style is very fun and energetic. Great teacher.

AWESOME INSTRUCTOR. He does a great job communicating the information in a very passionate way. He loves what he teaches and it is easy to 'get' the point of his lectures. A MUST TAKE PROFESSOR

He cusses now and then in his classes and his class should be marked as writing intensive but if you want to LEARN history his classes are for you. His classes aren't easy, don't'take them if you're not willing to work for your grade. He speaks his mind and loves answering any questions you have. He kinda reminds me of Weird Al Yankovic.

Vance is a brilliant guy with a passion for history. He actually makes the ancient world relate to the present. Every student at the Falls should take at least one of his courses

Fabulous!! Very simpathetic to those with medical comditions. Does swear alot but its funny and effective. Wish i could have had him high school because history was then"BORING" now i want to take more college history Classes.

I took Western Civilization I with Vance Youmans, and I consider it time well spent. He has a genuine love of his subject. His workload might be considered heavy for a community college, but they are light compared to the university level. Youmans doesn't always take the time to explain things in-depth, but this is the curse of a survey course.

My favorite professor so far. He has a very engaging lecture style and is very passionate about subject. He is very willing to help and answer questions. There is no reason to complain bout this professor, he explains at day one waht he expects. There is a lot of writing but very little testing. He's entertaining and rewards those who go to class.

this class was very informative. I learned a lot. he spent two-thirds of the quarter with lectures, then showed movies. we had 3 midterms and a final, all papers. not hard if you do homework and not procrastinate. these papers are the ONLY assignments we do, just do them when they are assigned n will do good

Youmans is by far my favorite teacher at the Falls. He tells you what's expected from you in the first days of class, and to be excepted for a 15 page paper at the end. Very straight forward and simple. Do your work, and you'll get a good grade.

He treats his students like adults which is very refreshing. He is also very understanding of outside predicaments. I was in an accident the first weekend after class, and instead of rolling his eyes (like I got from other teachers) he gave me a hug and asked if I was okay. I have never had such a great response from a teacher. Very refreshing.

Awesome teacher, really explained what he wanted from each student. He made the class a lot of fun.

Vance is one of my favorite teachers at SFCC. He is informative and passionate. He is also impartial to his students and holds everyone to the same accountability. He will do anything to help you pass. He's really a great guy. He wears a little but it's humorous. Take this class only if you are willing to put quite a bit of time into it though.

Youmans did a really good job keeping his class entertained. He'll make you laugh and let you express yourself. Everything in his class is take home. Great Instructor!

Yes his classes are a challenge, that being said the last 2 years I have spent at the falls I have noticed many students want their hands held and when its not its put on the teacher Vance is smart a passionate and he make his students work to learn.

Vance is one of the smartest people i have EVER met. He is eccentric, witty, foul-mouthed, entertaining. Get past that exterior, he's a sweet guy. Only three papers/tests in the class that were take home. Very challenging papers that required critical thinking. He makes you think for yourself and expand your mind. Everything a professor should do.

Youmans is an easy teacher if you are a writer. I have always found writing easy so the 40 odd pages i had to write for this course were a breeze, i cut down on the quality when i realized everything i wrote was getting a 4.0. If you can write, you will do just fine. He doesn't even have tests, just heaps of essays.

Mr. Youmans is a pretty cool guy. As long as you show up, participate in class, and do the essays (which are extremely easy, I mean, just use lecture notes) then you will get an A. Oh, and listen to the Grateful Dead, that is his jam.

Fun, exciting and others might find offensive

This teacher is great. I only wish we had more teachers like him. Learning the Latin American History was great. There are not many teachers out there who teach this so madd respect to this teacher. Just make sure you show up to class everyday and complete your assignments then you will forsure pass with a 4.0.

Great class, really interesting material and a very interesting professor. Tons of essays though, be prepared to read the text and write and write and write... Lots of extra credit opportunities.

Professor Youmans is amazing!! He is exuberantly passionate about Latin America. There are no in-class tests, just make sure to show up for every lecture as he often (randomly) gives out small assignments. He asks for several short essays but as long as you have good notes you'll be more than fine. Stay on top of hw and you're guaranteed an A.

By far my favorite teacher at the Falls. An absolute wonderful man to be in class with. His papers are pretty difficult but just read the text and read some online and then you'll do fine. Really pack your essays with info from the text and voice some of your own words/opinions. Loved his lectures, but he missed class occasionally, worth taking!

15 page final, two 10 page midterms, 18 article reviews, and other take home quizzes. Gives no handout or direction other than his syllabus. START EARLY on work, no joke! He can be a cool teacher because of how off topic he gets. he doesn't use canvas at all.

Very interactive and hilarious professor. Definitely an interesting professor that makes the course exciting. Be careful with his assissnment. Although few, his tests are very writing intensive, luckily they are take home. He does have a book review but you have an entire quarter for that and some articles review as well. Prepare to type alot!

Youmans is probably my favorite professor so far. He is funny and lectures are always a good time! He does give homework but nothing you can't do. All of his tests are essays and they are take home. He gives you plenty of time to complete an assignment and he accepts late work. I LOVED HIM AND THIS CLASS!

When it comes to history I am all over it. Mr. Youmans was one of the best professors I have ever had. History becomes far more interesting when the professor has the ability to bring the past alive through story-telling; this is one of his greater strengths. If you really want to understand 1st recorded civilization, this is your STOP. GPA 3.8

Vance commands the attention of his classroom like a battleship. You will learn a ton, and provided that you are engaged in the material, you will flourish. Hands down, I've never had a better professor at the college here.

Vance is an absolutely amazing teacher. By far one of the best teachers I have ever had. He teaches history like he was there and he understands the nuances of history with out being bogged down by the numbers which lets face it are pointless. If you do the work you will pass, if you don't you won't pass. He grades hare but fair.

Do not be intimidated by him, he seems tough at first but the longer you are in class with him the more he grows on you. Do not get stressed out if he doesnt give you an exact deadline either, as long as you do the work by the end of the unit hes on, you will be fine. He gives you lots of freedom in this class and all take home test! Loved him!!

Youmans is by miles the most amazing prof Ive had. Amazing lectures and absolutely knows what hes talking about. Open to discussion as well. Lots of papers, but the class makes it worth it. I came away from this class with a new perspective on things. Im only sad that I cant keep taking classes with him.

He's a lot of fun and gives a lot "tests" which are 3-6 essays in one. He doesn't grade attendance daily. Only on random occasions. So far, group projects have been a severe challenge that will impact your grades. Hes retiring soon, im not sure when.

By far my most favorite teacher ever. Offers lots of extra credit even if it seems like he's joking. Tests are long but not difficult

Vance is a great professor! I took both his 106 and 116 classes and both were great! Both classes are lecture heavy, make sure you come to class, although he doesnt take attendance everyday. If you dont come to class make sure to read the book, it is pretty similar to the lecture.

This class wasn't too hard if you went to all the lectures, the test were long but you had a lot of time to complete them. You will write a lot be prepared, but all in all it was a good class and not to hard to complete.

Youmans was a fun teacher. He made class very interesting. He did assign a few papers, but they were pretty easy to write. There is a book that you are told to buy, but I didnt read one page, and I passed with a 3.5. No tests, just papers, papers, and more papers. Very fun professor though. Made class interesting.

This professor is hilarious, and kind. Tough grader, and can do pop quizzes. He is a very good teacher, and lectures casually.

Best professor out there ! I loved everything about his class ! Hes super funny and his lectures are awesome. He almost always lets us out of class 20 minutes early.

He is so hilarious and makes class pretty entertaining. His lectures are kind of all over the place though. He was casual but that has its pros and cons. Wasnt very clear on what he expected. Not really any guidelines to follow. But he is super sweet! When i asked for a extension on midterm he happily told me he would extend it for the whole class

He is great teacher and a good person. His lecture are funny . The quizzes are usually extra credits. His Exams are long but pretty easy . The book is waste .

By far one of the most interesting classes I've taken. His lectures are genuinely enjoyable and he does make it funny for you. However, keep in mind that he doesn't use Canvas and you won't know your grade till end of quarter. Had 2 "pop quizzes" but weren't worth much. 3 papers throughout the quarter. Book is not a necessity, save your money.

Hes very nice, he is very clear about his expectations

Great teacher but keep in mind the class is only graded by a few papers so they will all impact your grade. Book is required but I rarely used it and still passed with an A.

There was not many assignments but a lot of reading, at the end of the quarter we did have to write a film paper though.

I loved him and the class! Lectures are interesting and engaging! Grades are based on papers so if you have tests you don't have to deal with them in his class. but you do to write a lot so think about that as you choose if you want to take his class. I highly recommend him for students okay with writing and want an great teacher!

I took Vance Youman's class back in the fall of 2016. This man single handily inspired me to major in history. His class at this level wasn't highly difficult. There was a lot of reading, and essay writing. There were however no multiple choice/fill in the blank type exams that you would take in class. Lectures are funny, inspired, and educational.

He was a great teacher and one of the easiest classes I have ever taken

He seems like a grumpy old man, and I loved it. You could see his personality through the online instructions, and it always made me happy. Deadlines are very flexible, so don't stress if he posts something and it is already past the due date. That is intentional on his part. I only read the book for specific assignments and passed with a 3.9.

Youmans is very knowledgeable about what he does, and the lectures are engaging. He's very down-to-earth but can provide blunt feedback. Attendance is mandatory for a good grade--he takes attendance randomly. However, he struggles with using Canvas and gives out very few assignments. That being said, I ended up learning a lot from his class.

The class has a lot of reading, but the engaging lectures and helpful professor make up for it. Using unstuckstudy and the free textbook helped me stay on top of the work and earn a solid grade.

To put it simply Vance is college old school. Which I admire. You kind of have to like history to enjoy the class. He gives people a fair grade.