Geraldine Forbes - SUNY Oswego

Professor: Geraldine Forbes
Department: Women's Studies
College: SUNY Oswego
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
OK, so for starters...she assigns these readings and Angel activities for the class before we even study the material. Very loud professor. Lectures are OK. I like history and respect women but she is just not nice.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've had Dr. Forbes for 3 classes - his 212, 370 and human trafficking. She is a tough grader but once you get to know her she is amazing. Do what she wants and you'll be fine. She has high expectatios but if you can't meet them then you shouldn't be in college. She is my favorite professor on campus and I recommend her if you don't mind working.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unless you plan on adopting her opinion regarding every issue in class, then Forbes is not the professor for you. She is extremely difficult to work with and is completely unwilling to make even the smallest concessions for her students. Class revolves around her and her alone.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIET482
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Forbes is a tough grader but is very clear on what you need to fix and this terrorism course is a pretty good course. I would recommend her only if you like reading a lot because she assigns a ton of it! She is a fair prof. in my opinion and can be a very sweet lady most of the time.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIS381
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
My advice: Do not take it! She has unrealistic expectations and will rip apart papers for stupid grammatical errors. There are readings for every class that can be up to 40p. I thought this class would be my favorite of the semester-it was my least favorite of college so far and definetely the most stressful. If you normally receive A's, expect C's
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • 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:
Don't take her at all. I feel like I'm a deep thinker but her classes go to the extream. you will always be wrong because she never has a correct answer. she will rip your papers apart for grammar and ignore the topic because of it. it may seem simple but the work suprizes you out of no where and she becomes unbearable to be around.DO NOT TAKE HER!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST202
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not recommended
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • 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:
Rudest teacher ive ever met. doesn't listen to students and always twists your words in an attempt to embarrass you in front of the class. class is also very boring and just drags on and on. unless your opinion is the same as hers, your wrong. bottomline: AVOID THIS PROFESSOR AT ALL COSTS
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I really enjoyed Prof. Forbes class. She knows her stuff, and she will make you work for your grade. I got an A- on both papers. Just as long as you participate in her class, and pay attention you will be fine. She is always available if you need help. One of the best courses at Oswego! She's Great professor and I highly recommend this class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is one or should be one of the easiest classes at Oswego. Teacher grades unfairly, not much work, unless you love getting C or D I wouldn't take this class. In both college English's I have taken got A's, although both papers I wrote for her got C's.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
NO TEXTBOOK!! Prof Forbes is awesome! The class is great. She is really interesting and a great lecturer, actually captivates your attention and is concerned about her students. She is always willing to help and will meet you in the library or in her office. Two tests and two papers only!! Great class, I suggest it!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • 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:
A good thing to try in this class is to try not paying attention, or maybe talk to your neighbor so she can freak out, and try(emphasized try) to embarrass you in front of the class. I have seen this done 5-10 times. It's actually kind of exciting when this happens, because if it doesn't happen you will just sit in class like stale bread.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Forbes is a great professor. She talks a lot but her lectures are very interesting. Not much work to do...class discussions online, two papers, a midterm, and a final exam. I believe she's an easy grader. Willing to help outside of class. Gives review sessions before exams. If you fail is because you weren't taking the class seriously.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't do it. Take this class only if you absolutely need too. Worst grader ever, you need to have the intelligence level of a professor and a writing level of an author. Notes online are the same she gives in class which are horrible, its just an outline and she explains it so fast you cant keep up. I REPEAT DONT DO IT!!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great teacher. great class. you respect her and she WILL respect you. Class is very well planned. Ask her questions and she is more than willing to help. Gives you the test questions then holds review classes and goes everything that you need to know. It's your own fault if you fail.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she's passionated about the subject, but is a pretty easy grader. all the notes are online, gives out exam questions before hand, you have to read a novel that is a bit annoying but you can BS through it, and she gives lots of easy XC. def take this class for gen ed, real easy to pass and you don't have to work hard
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • 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:
whoa geraldine, this woman needs to calm down a bit. shes very passionate about women's history, but maybe a little too much. everything is online so thats nice, but she makes u do dumb skits in class, we are not in 3rd grade anymore. Hard grader, very picky.... if u have the time for it... go for it... i wouldn't recommend it.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • 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:
way to fast with notes. says get them online. grades hard. first exam gave me a C cause my grammer was bad even though i had all the details. when asked why she got mad sad to leave and come back when i had something important to ask her. yell for sleeping or talking. dont take with her. horrible old witch
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Grades terribly. And when you don't do something right she meets with you, points everything you did wrong out to you, screams at you, throws her hands down on the table and will not listen to a thing you say. Insane and cruel.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very Unhelpful. very unclear. not welcmoning. very difficult
Add Your Review Below:
Search Professors:
Welcome:

Before signing up for classes every students should gather as much information as possible to make a decision on which professors as well as which courses to take. This website will help you make this decision easier.

Here, the students can rate, research and cross-reference the overall performances of the professors to select the best ones, and always be informed and up-to-date with what’s important.

Join the fun! Visit all pages and get all the information you need to choose the best class and best professor that you’ll enjoy listening to and learning from.

Our Friendly Sponsor:
Schools:
Our Friendly Sponsor:


Celebrity Net Worth Visa Bulletin