C.V. McKanna - San Diego State University

Professor: C.V. McKanna
Department: History
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST445
  • 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:
I really enjoyed Mr. Mckanna aka Bud aka Elmer Fud. Half the class was random news followed by random interesting California history. He was funny and laid back. Just 3 essays/ drops the lowest so do well on the first 2 and you wont have to do the last. Movies, 6 allowed sick days. I highly recommend him. Dont procrastinate on the research paper!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST445
  • 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 guys pretty easy to get the grade in. the research paper is a fun project as projects go. he's very vague on assignments and its hard to understand. you don't have to pay attention all semester. final's optional. pretty easy to do well in. not great if you want to learn alot. his politics is frustrating.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST445
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Take this class if you want to learn nothing about the subject and an easy passing grade. If you are a real history student I recommend taking one of the far superior teachers who offer this course such as Putman or Nebel. They offer a course leaps and bounds above this example of why even Tenured profs should be re-evaluated. The man is a joke.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST445
  • 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:
The one big paper is definitely pretty difficult, but as a whole the class is not. McKanna tries to be entertaining and although weird at first he will probably grow on you. There are only three papers and if you like your grade after the first two you don't have to do the final one.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST445
  • 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:
easy class. 2 essays and 1 term paper. i was a little disappointed as this is a california history class yet we only seemed to focus on a specific part of said study (native american relations and homicide, where he holds a degree and has written a couple of books). a bit boring but hang tight as he doesn't really ask much of you.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST115
  • 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:
2 essays and a research paper. 2 essays based on short books, 1 required, the other you choose to do on either of the 2 other books. Research paper is on homicide or state terrorism If you do good on the 1st essay and the research paper, he allows you to skip the final. Vague as to what he wants on essays, be sure to ask or you'll get a low grade
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST416
  • 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:
Nice guy! Good Teacher! Easy A!Take him!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST416
  • 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:
This Teacher is the Best Teacher at SDSU. It is guaranteed A+. Anyone who cannot get an A should quit college. I showed up to class once out of every 3 classes he doesnt care at all. Wow Easy GE class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST416
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
a lot of reading (if you choose to do it, not really necessary). He'll go over the main points of the books that you need to read for the papers. He GIVES you an outline for the papers. Stick to them, and you'll get an A. period.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST416
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really nice guy! But - he's pretty vague about his expectations, and a tough essay grader. There's also a TON of reading, but no real textbook. That being said, I liked most of the reading, lectures were fun, and he surprised me by bumping up my final grade.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST416
  • 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:
bud is a wonderful instructor that i had at State. you actually learn alot about the Latin American History with the textbooks he assigns the class to read. movies are also cool, yet cheezy funny at the same time. go to his office hours and he'll be delighted to help you.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST445
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cool guy. Starts class with a monologue of current events then lectures. 3 books to read, a lot of hand outs, one big research paper where we had to do research at SD Historical Society, a book review, but no tests. Great guy, learned a lot from him when it comes to murders and homicides in the O' West.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST63
  • 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:
EASY class. Little learning.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy Easy GE Class. 2 Essays, final essay optional. Night class, but is usually only little over an hour. Good guy too.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
McKanna is one of the best teachers at SDSU. His lectures are fun, interesting and rarely take the full 2 1/2 hours. He grades on 2 essays and the final essay is optional to improve your grade. I turned in both essays the last week of class (2 months late) and still got a B in the class. Take Him!!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: AMIND470
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't expect a good grade in this class unless you are completely in line with his personal beliefs and theories on the subject. Take this class pass/fail, he won't give you below a C despite how badly you do on the 3 essays that determine your grade...
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST410
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great guy and an awesome class. easy grade based on 3 papers and he is really lenient at the end if you've done well. overall easy and interesting. highly recommended.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is an easy class all the way. I really enjoyed his teachingstyle. This class uses multiple books instead of a textbook. I found this to be my type of learning style. If you prefer a boring textbook then this class is not for you. Two essays and a third if you want to raise your grade. Tak
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HST540B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. McKanna was funny and interesting (those 2 go together). His ability to engage a very large class was impressive (I teach middle school; it's tough). Thanks for Tunnel to Canto Grande, prof (I read it).
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST415
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love this teacher! he spells out exactly what he wants on essays, and you only have to do two (3 if you want to raise your grade) Quizzes are super easy & he usually lets class out early-perfect teacher!
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