Tom Keville - Santa Monica College

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Tom Keville - Santa Monica College

Professor: Tom Keville

Department: History

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

An extremely displeasing professor and person overall. Could care less about his students and does not offer any support. The class is easy although don't expect to learn anything or to receive any support if you want to improve your grade. Definitely would not recommended this professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class in 2018. It was a couple 2 page essays. Small quizzes. Exams. No HW and study guide. We watch videos for class and PPT. lecture in between them. He was never rude to me. Even students on their phone were never in trouble. He only got irritated if students were talking over him. Or if they show up late and don't sit down quietly.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HISTORY11
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a great professor. Others said that Test is not related to study guide, but that is false. Perhaps he didn't read entire contents of incident. Even though I am an international student whose English skill is so poor to read history textbook, I got A. How? I read text book until finished, and asked questions to professor. Just open the book!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Strick, unwelcoming, rude, bad teacher. bad lectures, boring class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIS11
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Never in a good mood. We haven't had any homework assignments however. His tests are nothing like the study guide he gives you. You really have to get on his good side for him to like you. Only good part of this class is that the final isn't commutative.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

definitely not the best professor. I took his class in the fall of 2017, my first semester in college, and was modified by his strict and unwelcoming personality. He also likes to pick on students at random and finds it difficult to respect his own students. Although, he does know his stuff well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIS11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Avoid his courses he is very unprofessional and cusses during class. Goes off topic and changed his syllabus in the middle of the semester. Mentions a dropped test and then did not drop it. Rude at times do not recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great overall professor! He's friendly and funny with all students, sometimes sharing some wisdom with us. A study guide is given before tests and it is mostly from the lecture, so take good notes! If you pay attention, listen, take notes, and participate, he'll love you! An A is easy if you put in the basic effort needed

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is very blunt with students. Assigns a final, midterm, two papers and about two pop quizzes, which almost everyone failed. Although he is rude at times and goes off on tangents in the middle of class, he truly does want to see his students succeed. If you do all the work you'll pass. Also understanding with attendance.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Keville was awesome! He tells it like it is, unlike a lot of other profs at SMC. The class is fairly easy if you do the work on time & put forth effort. He will most definitely let you know if you're slipping up.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you are an easily-offended special flower, you may be more comfortable in another class. Tom Keville doesn't mind sharing his opinions, nor does he suffer fools gladly! However, if you are made of sterner stuff and you care about history, you are in for some excellent learning. Keville is a fine lecturer who knows his subject up & down. Love it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIS11
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a good professor. 3 exams multiple choice, 2 film reviews and an essay. He provides study guides so there's that. Study for the exams and read the book! good luck.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST12
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He gave us the study guide a week before the exam and all questions were from there. The answers are all from the book and he will spend a lecture to discuss the questions with you too. There are two film reviews to write and one more for extra credit. I highly recommend him to everyone!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIS12
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors at SMC PERIOD He is well informed and doesn't need to rely on powerpoint to explain the topic. Study guides are provided and there is no HW. Lowest test score, out of the three, is dropped. If you just pay attention during the lecture you don't need to read the chapters; thats how you can tell if a prof knows his stuff.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HISTORY11
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's a great teacher but the class can get boring at times. He just talks and doesn't use any power point. You don't have to read anything. 3 Tests super easy multiple choice, 2 papers about films he sometimes shows in class. Highly recommended for an easy A

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST12
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took for both HIST 11 and 12. Really great professor and a breath of fresh air, seeing as how the vast majority of college professors are liberals

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Keville is a really nice and funny guy. His lectures are easy to understand and his study guides are EXTREMELY helpful. I didn't particularly agree with his conservative viewpoints on everything, but still very much enjoyed him as a professer.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST12
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Keville is a fabulous professor, sitting in his class is enjoyable. When he lectures his eyes sparkle with passion, which is infectious! Not to mention, yes he wants you to study and learn a little about US History but he is by no means difficult to please. If you absorb the simple reading you will succeed, just as he wants you to!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Professor. Easy class. Study guides are provided for exams. No homework assignments. Note taking in class not necessary. Everything goes according to the syllabus regarding exam dates and such.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took him in the spring and he was an easy teacher. His lectures are about what is on the test and he also gives a study guides.He gave us three tests and out of the 3 he drops 1. Although he doesn't make attendance mandatory he does give you extra credit for going. I really recommend him. He is a nice guy over all.

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