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“Professor Arcuri is one of the best professors on campus”
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Professor Arcuri is one of the best professors on campus. Take his courses.
Easy class. Great Teacher. Sense of humor a little rough though. But he's great!
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Funny guy if your not the butt of his jokes. Blacks are his brothers or sisters . funny guy
He was a fun proffesor and a great all around person. He helped you out when you needed it and he provided many helpful hints
not too boring, but a lot of reading and notes
Arcuri does his best to make sure that everyone of his students know the material
arcuri is the best prof on campus...he's smart, hysterical and very helpful. he's a great preceptor too
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Alan rocks! Repetitive, but if you need to know his stuff it's all the better.
He is very funny. I would recommend him.
yuck!
Course its tiny bit Repetitive but other than that, he's a good guy w/ ****ed jokes :)
Didnt learn anything. He just keeps repeating the same stuff over and over again. A topic that I like became boring very quick.
great guy. cares about all his students and preceptee's.
This guy is by far my favorite professor in the entire collge. Hes really funny, really enjoys what he does, really helpful, and really smart. Show up late and don't do ur work and you'll be in his cross hairs but do what your supposed to and your gold.
He is very hard to follow. He repeats the same things over and over and over again. He has a tendency of talking about a students business in front of the class. I hated the class.
Dr. Arcuri is hillarious. His lectures keep you awake unlike all the other boring proffesors who came from ivy league schools. His tests are challenging, but they are for the students own good, especially those who are going into law school.
my absolute most favorite guy in the school, everyone needs to take him at least once, funny makes class interesting...do what he says, show up, you'll do great
i really didnt enjoy his teaching style. He explained things one way in class and it was asked another way on the test. I was considering minoring in political science, but forget it now! This class totally lost my interest!
Your grade will consist of an average of 6 (really, 3) very hard tests, whose questions vaguely resemble the material covered in class or the reading. To his credit, he is very nice and very helpful. (His jokes, however, were not appreciated).
Arcuri is one of those professors that teaches his opinions like they are fact and even asks for his opinion on tests. This is very unprofessional and what is worse...Arcuri has lowsy manners and tends to treat all of his students with the utmost disrespect.
Arcuri is an excellent professor. While he is known to get into one's business, it adds a lot of comedy to an otherwise stale environment. He works his students hard, and this is exactly why there is a lot to gain from his courses. He is always open to answering questions when you need him.
Had him in early 90's for Intro and Civil Liberties...was one of the best teachers. Repeated the important things enough so you wouldn't forget for the exams. Self-depricating and funny.
One of the best teachers i've had. i love his jokes and he's very nice and helpful. he's cute for an old guy.
he is ok, he tends to be very vague in the things he is teaching
He's a Great professor, but a little sketchy when it comes to precepting. kinda nutty
I Love his jokes! Subtle jokes that only the ones paying attention get. Harsh at times though. His teaching is good. Always holds review classes (though early in the morning). Tests are very hard (6 + final) if you dont read the book or come to class. Ya learn a lot though.
My course was an independent study. He was really cool at changing the content of the course so that there were more books that were interesting to me. He did not assign so much that it was impossible to do. He was easy to reach and very helpful with any and all questions!
Arcuri basically sucks
Intro to American Politics! GREAT PROFESSOR! He's extremely funny! I gained more interest in politics because of this great professor. He always cracked a joke about how I kept reminding him about his repetitiveness. I always got a kick out of my nickname. "Brother Kim!"
His lectures are good, tests are a little sketchy though. You can have everything from notes memorized, but he'll put questions on the test to trick you. Kind of like "what's the best answer", according to him, of course. I got a B in the class, but expected an A. I knew the material...stupid tests.
He is a good teacher and a really funny guy...everything is repeated a lot and the tests on the lectures are easy, but there is seperate tests for the book which are hard if you don't actually read it.
the class is extremely easy but he makes it painful by repeating everything that was said in the last class...and yet attendance is mandatory. i felt like i could've attended four classes and read the book and gotten an A. plus he's a total creep with bad jokes.
A very knowledgable professor in the political science field. I learned more about Politics from this man then I learned before. Just watch out for tests, you can know the material in and out from class lectures and the book, and he'll word questions on the test differently to trick you. If the tests were differently I would have gotten an A.
tries to be too funny...don't be late he treats it like highschool...and lastly he monopolizes the classroom abslotutley no discussions...
Good class, although his grading is a bit vague. Funny little guy, though and always available.
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dammmmm hes and ass
blah blah blah...no research papers though so thats cool
Nice guy, but always thought i was pissed off at something.
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Cool guy!
Great guy
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If you can listen in class you can pass all of his test with at least a B.
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Very good teacher
Great guy.......great stories........easy classes......
I<3 him,hes hilarious!Summer courses with him r not bad at all!Poor little guy lost his hearing aid down the stockton sink!His tests can be challenging; u must study,read the book,come to class ON TIME.Guaranteed B if u go to class"Excuse my back,dickstein,have an erotic fantasy,SHMOZE" Highly recommended,but if ur a slacker,dont bother taking him.
Arcuri is very pompous. His teachings are repetitive and his jokes are LAME! If you want to learn nothing and waste your time and money I would recommend taking his courses.
arcuri is a GREAT teacher knows his stuff. a little loopy but he tries!
star the things he says many times in you notes they will be on the test. listen in class you will pass the test
he is a really helpful guy and he does let you out early all the time but his lectures can get really boring and his tests are 150 questions long
Arcuri is funny and entertaining, but not too informed with the classes he teaches. I learned a little bit (even taught him some stuff, so he told me) but when he began asking me for papers I already turned in, I knew there going to be problems. He likes a challenge, as long as you're respectful and have your facts straight.
Excellent. Highly recommended as a professor and a preceptor
He is repetitive in his lectures, but that gives you an advantage on the tests, and note taking is a must. you must also read the textbook, it will be on the tests! also its a bad idea to come late-he'll make fun of you. make sure you have a sense of humor if you want to take this class, or else he will seem annoying! I did well in this class
this class requires lots of work. you must read and know your stuff. he is there to help no matter what though and he is a comedian.
The class was easy as long as you took notes. He tended to put down schools that weren't harvard/princeton etc. He boasted like he went to the best schools, like he was trying to put stockton down. He pissed me off when he went on his holier-than-thou rants...who cares if you play raquetball and go to the hamptons???
a founding prof at stockton, he is perhaps one of the best lecturers i ever had at RSC. extremely knowledgable and best of all a non-partisan, Arcuri without a doubt forces you to work hard. however, when all is said and done, you walk away from his class w/ a higher level of thought. also one of the most candid prof's ever.don't be late for class!
Made me laugh so hard sometimes I nearly fell out of my seat.
This professor should retire bc he is awful. Guesses on facts he's trying to teach, has absolutely NO class discussion and makes gross/weird jokes. Will stop in the middle of a teaching point to be rude to the kids who come in late & then forgets what he was saying! get a diff profess if possible
Arcuri is the best teacher ever. he is extremely helpful and hilarious. if you sleep in class WATCH OUT haha he will walk up to sleeping students and shake them. HAHAHHA hilarious
He is an okay professor.. funny which will keep you awake, but teaches fast. Sometimes hard to keep up, but always repeats himself. A lot of information to study for one test which makes it difficult. Attendance is a bug deal and if you attend and take goos notes, you'll pass
Awesome teacher! Attendance is REALLY important though. Used the textbook, but didnt have to bring it to class. Really as long as you show up and TAKE NOTES (tests are mostly from the lecture) its an easy class!
He is so funny! I absolutely loved him. He is very helpful and encourages everyone to come see him outside of class. Wish I could take a class with him every semester. Also, really smart and I learned a lot.
Prof. Arcuri's American PolySci class is a good one to take. He's a good teacher with the most amazing sense of humour. You'll learn a lot in his class. But his tests are really confusing. He lists more than one correct answer on a question but you might still get it wrong. Visit him after class and he'll def try to help you out. He's a good guy.
funny sweet old man, literally is hysterical and always keeps you entertained......repeats material so students get a good grasp of it....overall very good teacher take him
Had him for American Politics. If you show up to class and take some notes you will get an A on his tests. He can get repetitive but it does help when you take the exam because you've heard the answers a million times. He seems like he really loves what he teaches.
Great guy, very knowldgeable.I am currently a teacher a local politician because of him.Good Job!!!!
he's such a nice guy :) he's a little crazy, but very funny. he growls at people when they walk in late, & says things like "when u sleep in class, it's like urinating in my helmet, not good" i really like him. tests are easy. he repeats things to make sure you know them. gives u handouts and good notes. def take him if u have the chance :)
Professor Arcuri, does not like lates, does not like low voiced speaking people, and MUst visit him in his office just to let him know you care about the course. HE is a GREAT professor but you must mkae an effort...love him
One of the highlights of my undergrad experience. Prof. Arcuri was also my preceptor and he was AWESOME!! Its been five years since I graduated and he still remembers me and offers to write me recommendations whenever I need them. Don't miss this professor, he is sweet, entertaining and really cares about students.
Really great guy! Crazy about attendance but it's for your own good, if you go to class & hear what he's saying you'll do well. 2 parts to every test; lectures & text. Chapters can be kind of long, but as long as you skin and read definitions you can do well on the test. Take notes and you'll do great. Also VERY willing to help when you need it.
Had the pleasure of having prof arcuri for three classes and an independent study. He always had an open door and gave me many strategies I use in my middle school classroom now. Really good guy overall.
Terribly closed minded propaganda distributor. Should not be teaching. Just regurgitate his version of facts and get an easy A if you really must take this course for your major. Avoid at all possible costs.
Whoever has anything bad to say about Arcuri is either crazy or lazy. He expects you to show up to class & show up on time.. & study. You can't coast through his class, you have to take notes and you have to read the book.But he is super funny & repeats things so many times its impossible to miss material if youre paying attention. Take his class!!
great teacher!
Good professor but discouraged me from applying to a top law school, saying I could never get admitted. I was admitted and was on law review, before moving onto a successful 20-year career, We all make mistakes, and hopefully Professor Arcuri remembers and learned from that one. Never say never!
Professor Arcuri is one of the best for sure. I want to stay in college longer than necessary just so I can take more of his classes. He doesn't assume that we know anything already, even if we should know a lot of the basics by the time we get to college. He's funny without being silly. His lecture delivery is excellent. Perfect professor!
Top 3 professor at Stockton. Still excited about teaching after all these years. Really funny. If you show you care, he will care 10x more. Will always help you out. He doesn't like lazy, high school type students. If you listen and read, guaranteed A! There are a few teachers left like him, and he will be missed when he retires.
He is a nice guy, but I also feel like he may be closed minded about some subjects (like he tries not to show a bias towards a certain political party but he still does). It can be an easy class but you NEED to study the textbook (we have two tests- book and lecture) The book test is is usually a lot harder for me and other students.
Arcuri likes to see students that care. He does not like it when students walk in late. He is excellent in going over material to make sure you understand it. He seems pretty down the middle politically. Very nice guy, has an old school sense of humor.
Really not a difficult class but you NEED to read the book in order to do good. I did not read, therefore I did not do good on the book tests (C+). He gave out 3 tests that were half book and half lecture (about 70 q's), and I always did a lot worse on the book ones because I didn't read.
great teacher. repeats things over and over again saying it will be on the tests but gives you study guides for each test that are easy to follow. pretty easy if you put the tiny effort to study.
He was a really good professor. He was pretty funny, and reviewed for the test A LOT. He hates it when you're late, though. Overall, just be a respectful student and do the work, and you will be fine.
The test are ridiculous. His notes that he gives you do not necessarily match up with the questions on the test. Never touched the book. He cannot hear a thing. Three tests and THATS IT! No other way to bring grade up if you do not test well.
Took this class to see if I wanted to major in politics, and now I know I'm never going to take another politics class again. Unbelievably boring class. He repeats himself so much and the material he discusses is hardly ever on the test. Attendance is a must otherwise you'll fail.
Worst professor in the department. Do not take anything with him unless you just want to celebrate Ronald Reagan as a demigod for a semester. Easy enough class as long as you keep your head down and follow his insane illogical rhetoric.
Nice guy! Always thanks you for coming into class. Very easy. He gives you all the notes in a packet so if you miss class you don't miss anything. Very understanding - want you to get an A. His viewpoints are kind of outdated and weird but if you aren't interested in politics then its a good ASD class to take. Overall just a nice old man.
He's a big fan of FDR and Ronald Reagan. Takes a vested interest in his students. Wants you to visit him in his office to discuss your future plans so he can help you get into law school, graduate school, etc. Don't really need to buy the books. Occasional writing assignment & quizzes. Strict attendance. Show up on time w/ a pulse & you'll pass.
Both classes were easy, just go to class and you should do great. He gets really annoyed when you show up late so its best to leave a few minutes early!
Funny guy. Show up on time and pay attention and all you'll have to do is take three tests. Every class consists of him talking and saying the tests answers about 5 times leading up to each test. He hates when you aren't on time though.
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