Andrzej Kaminski - Georgetown University

Professor: Andrzej Kaminski
Department: History
College: Georgetown University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you're interested in the region you don't really have a choice, so- - Go to lecture, participate, 70% of your grade is determined by the TA so get on his good side and keep pushing to be on his good side. For the 30% that is not, start early on the paper and get a draft in before you submit it, Kaminsky sits you down for a chat at the end.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST171
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Absolute worst professor I've ever had. His lectures make no sense, his speech makes no sense, just everything about this class is senseless and terrible. Please save yourselves from a terrible experience and do not take any course with kaminski.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is terrible. Kaminski rambles on in lecture in no particular order and never writes anything on the board, which makes his lectures incomprehensible and boring. Textbook is awful but reading it is necessary to do well on the exams. I got more out of high school history classes.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's nearly impossible to tell exactly what's important...deciphering my notes (which included almost everything he said in class) was a miserable experience that relied heavily on Wikipedia. The TA grades everything and always wants "more"; you may know everything pretty well, but missing little details means your grade will suffer greatly.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST173
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you took him for HIST 172 and think 173 will be equally easy, BE WARNED! It's like going from Normal mode to Hard mode. Instructions for papers leave out key info (like what he's looking for), the all-inclusive study guides get a makeover (look up all IDs yourself and prepare for 12, rather than 3, essay prompts). Great material, but tough class
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class is beyond boring. The professor is incomprehensible and lectures without any direction. His syllabus is terrible. The good thing is that the TA hands out the terms for the midterm and final so you can do decently. It's obvious he doesn't grade the final paper properly. If you study the material you can make at least a B.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall, an easy class. Yes, the lectures were seriously unclear, and yes you have to do the reading. But the TA gives you terms lists for the exams, professor Kaminski gives you serious hints on the essays and small papers, and is more than willing to help you outside of class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very sweet man. He is unclear in lecture and there is a burden on the student to fill in the gaps but let's be fair - it's not dense material. He is extremely helpful during office hours and overall is not a hard grader if you make a concerted effort to do the work.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lectures were unclear, class notes were useless for tests. Relied entirely on Wikipedia at the last minute. Pretty easy to get a B+ but would never take the class again because the classroom experience was horrible - even worse, attendance was mandatory.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Pretty much an absolute nightmare. There was a quiz based on books he told us we didn't have to buy, and the class notes were mostly useless for the final. The TA could not be worse either, he didn't respond to emails or hold review sessions, and he'd take off quarters of a point on 100-point tests. Who does that?
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Terrible class. Avoid it. The professor is unclear and rambles during class. Readings are not discussed until you are tested on them or have to write a paper on them. You have to read 4 novels in addition to daily readings. TA grades everything but the final paper.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Interesting man with a lot of insights into his subject, but he is almost impossible to understand or follow! I relied entirely on Wikipedia. Midterms and quizzes were do-able because they were written and graded by the TA. 12-15 page research paper which we never got back or saw a grade. Overall, very frustrating experience!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had Professor Kaminski for Eastern Euro. He is incredibly smart and lectures without any notes. He can be difficult to follow, but he tries to make the lectures interesting. There were only two novels to read. The midterm and final are not very difficult, especially because the terms and essays are given to you beforehand. One 8-10 pg paper
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST344
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Syllabus looks like a lot of reading, but he allows you to read what you want as long as come prepared. 15-20 pg. research paper and 3 easy, short in-class presentations. Friendly yet brilliant man with great stories, but sometimes a little bit unclear.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures have almost no structure and are hard to follow, but if you go to his office hours, he's very helpful. Didn't read any of the books and still did really well. Thank God for Wikipedia
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST344
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is really smart and knows alot about what he's teaching but there is no structure to his lecture, readings are not even talked about and all you have to do is write a 20 page paper for your grade.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The guy is a genius - he never uses any lecture notes, but is able to name various dates and names like no other. Lectures are clear and there is no need to read the textbook. Plus, he is easy - all you need is to take good notes, read the 2 out of 6 books, and do the research paper. He is a character though and takes months to get the stuff back.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Pretty old guy, but his class is pretty easy. He gives you the choice of questions on the midterm, and basically tells you what's going to be on it. One paper, which is on the topic of your choice, and you've got plenty of time for it. Never learned anyone's name, so attendance isn't mandatory, but if you go, you don't have to read much.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIST172
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AMAZING professor! This class has been one of my favorites at Gtown. Both semesters are great although the second semester is more recent stuff, meaning he has personal stories. He is very helpful if you go to his office hours with questions and the reading isn't too strenuous, esp for a history class. Take it if you get the chance!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST173
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good prof, better than the number ratings I've given him. The tests are easy as long as the TA (who is great) gives you a list of terms beforehand and you study them. One 12-15 page paper that's no big problem (you have a long time for it), two midterms, and a take-home final. Tells great stories about WWII/Cold War Poland. Sweet old man.
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