He is a really good lecturer and has a very good dry sense of humor and makes latin america come alive...I thought was funny good class though

great teacher who makes history fun take this class if you want a challenge but trust me all you need to do is take good notes and youll pass his tests and hes just a cool guy

awesome class. he is a great prof. a lot of work, but he makes it fun, and very interesting

his classes are ALWAYS interesting and go by quickly. His tests are on the difficult side but you leave knowing things other history classes prb wouldn't teach you- so it's def. worth it. You read books and write a two page paper which isn't hard

He is a ok teacher..... The work is easy if you come to class and take good notes

He's a really nice and helpful guy. As long as you take good notes and have good attendance, you'll do fine. He actually makes history interesting, and that's sometimes a hard thing to do. :)

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Actually made History interesting and classes went by painlessly. He's a good teacher to have.

Wonderful professor, alot of work though... Not to mention he's something to look at for a semester.

I was in Survey of Latin American History. To tell you the truth he is an awesome professor. I recommend him highly. He does have tough exams, but it is fine if you pace yourself and study over time. overall fun...If you can,take him or R. Scott Moore.

Very cool professor. Gives you a different take on History (He focuses on Latin America). Very interesting. Wants you to be interested and he tries to make it fun.

You'll leave his class able to have an intelligent conversation about world history with anyone. If you really want to learn something take him. OOO and also the map quizes can be your best friend or your worst enemy.get them over with ASAP.

Even though there we so many students in my class he wouldn't mind helping every single one of us. He is a good speaker and goes at a nice pace. If people ask him to slow down he would. This is one of the best teachers dont hesitate to take him.

He is a horrible boring teacher. He doesn't teach you anything that you don't already know. He'll make one point and repeat it a million times, it's obnoxious.

Good teacher, explains material thorough, and is a good speaker

wonderful person overall..cares deeply about his students and shows that daily..go to class..take notes..study the notes with the study guide he prepares and you cant go wrong..very straightforward guy..simply an excellent history professor.

His class is very organized...if u take the notes and study you will do fine. Attendance is very important.

Very interesting class. He doesn't talk just about America's boring, for a lack of words, history. He teaches about other countries, which is a nice change. As long as you attend class, take notes, and go to the review session you'll do great.

Not only is he the most intelligent man in the world..but the nicest too...understanding and helpful..not to mention, he is very good looking. Also, the advisor for IUP Dance Explosion!!

Considering history, this class was great. He is a great teacher.. But, answer all of his questions with complete sentences!!

Great teacher!...helpful, and clear. (cute too!)

Awesome prof. His section is a religious based class. But never the less an awesome prof willing to help you whenever you need it. Take his advice and see him if you don't pass the map quizes!!! Trust me he will help you!!!

He stresses the important information. He can keep class interesting even if the topic is kinda boring. He's nice and easy to talk to if you're having any kind of problems.

Coming from a person who always hated history, Finnegan changed my mind. You do have to work in this class... but overall it's so interesting that the topics override the work. TAKE FINNEGAN!

Excellent lectures, gets you to think critically. I would definately take him again for any history courses.

easy class if u go and take the online tests. hes a cool guy, he looks like mr clean. the class is boring unless u like history but we always get out early do its not bad.

learned alot from this guy...very good teacher and knows how to teach

Great guy, really helpful and fair. A little bit rough at times but if you work though it you'll do well. I recommend, he knows his stuff and is a good dude

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The best teacher I have EVER had. He made history interesting and was so incredibly nice. I would definitely recommend.

He takes a personal interest in his students and their learning experience. If you don't like history now, you will like it a lot more after taking his class!

I Love Dr. Finegan! He is a great guy, and his class is very interesting. I would tell anyone to take his classes, he is a excellent prof!

Pretty good prof. Is clear when he talks and the tests are pretty easy.

Great class i never thought i would enjoy latin american history so much.

My favorite of the 3 teacher team. Dr. Finegan is clear, concise, and interesting! I enjoy listening to him talk and would take him again.

Very easy class for your Non Western Culture class. He is a fun guy and a great teacher. This is the second time i have taken him!

Very clear, concise, to the point. His lessons are easy, because he explains them well. Doesn't really assign much, just reading

A very intelligent, comprehensive, and helpful professor.

He is by far the easist and most clear of the 3 history teachers that taught the course.

Dr Finegan is a knowledgeable guy, but I cannot help but feel like he doesnt believe in giving A's. That being said, if you do your work, study for his tests, etc, getting a B isnt far fetched at all.

He is an awesome lecturer and he is great about communication.

I really liked how he boiled everything down to the important stuff for us. A very cool and funny guy.

very nice prof. Not bad to look at either! The most interesting of the three!

I really enjoyed Dr. Finegan's lectures. He's a geniunely nice guy, willing to help anyone, and he's got a decent sense of humor. He's very intelligent as well. And yeah, I'm perfectly willing to admit; he's not that hard to look at!

I enjoyed Dr. Finegan's lectures the best of the three professors. He's interesting and really seems to enjoy teaching. His lectures were fun and they kept me interested.

He's nice to look at, and he was a fun history teacher, enthusastic about the subject and threw in a few jokes to keep class entertained. I would take him again

good speaker and teacher

He's very down to earth and helpful. It's not a complete blow off if that's what you are looking for...Just do what you are supposed to and take advantage of his office hours. I think I'll get an A but I had to show initiative!

Though the class just began, Dr. Finnegan thus far has relayed the information in a clear, concise not to mention helpful manner. He seems to be open to all questions, and is very helpful in all aspects. If need be, he goes over the information with anyb

Could this professor get any better? I don't think so. He is interested, clear, logical, and lectures follow chronological order. The beginning of every class he briefly recaps what was covered in the last class to refresh your memory. I imagine if you miss one you are kind of screwed since he does not requires a text just fictional supplemental readings. Make a note-buddy but he does take role. Not an easy A; you have to have interest. Once you go you won't <i> want</i> to skip it. EXCELLENT!

absolutly fantastic at his job. very helpful, and obviously very dedicated to helping students. out of every history professor i have ever had in my entire life, dr. finegan is the best.

As a former President of Alternative Spring Break, I have worked very closely with Dr. Finegan over the past few years. Although I've never had him in class, some of my friends have, and they all rant and rave about how great he is as a Professor. He is prefessional, has a positive attitude, and is one of my all time favorite people.

This man is FABULOUS. He is funny, extremely intelligent, helpful and teaches a wonderful class! I could sit and listen to him talk all day.Yhree short papers, and a little reading. He gives tons of extra credit points. He makes me want to change my major to history! Sadly, I can't do that, but it is now my minor! I want to take ALL of his classes!

Dr. Finegan is such an effective teacher. He is very passionate about what he does, and the requirements of the course are not too demanding. The course content is so very interesting. If you have the chance, take the class; you learn so much about a region of the world with such a dark history.

I never did well in history, but I was able to actually learn something from him. We had to read 5 books, but its not bad, they're spaced out and only one was extremely boring. There's 10 tests, 5 on the books, and 5 on lectures. Definatly take him for any history class.

he is one of the best teachers I have ever had , but class is difficult .Recommanded take him.

Absolutely LOVED Caleb. Great class and great guy!! You will learn and actually enjoy it. He makes his classes fun and interesting. He is a great person as well. Def. one of my fav. college classes! Take him, you won't regret it!!

He is an amazing professor. I have always hated history until I took his class. I actually wanted to go to class. He taught as if he was telling us a story. Everyone in my class seemed to love him. His tests are kinda hard but as long as you go to class and review, you will do fine. I would definately recommend him!!

I knew nothing about Latin American History before I took the class and that was the way he taught the course as if nobody in the class knew anything about latin American History which is some of the darkest History I have ever learned about. I am taking him again for another Latin American History class

Fantastic class. He's a fan of looking at history through the people and culture and teaches in the same way. So far, one of the best profs I've ever had. I would take him regardless of your interests. Though after taking this course you'll probably become interested in Latin America.

He is one of the best teachers that I have ever had. His class is extremely hard, but he makes it fun. You strictly take notes, never stop writing because he has so much to say. I have never enjoyed history until I took his class. He makes it very interesting. I recommend this class, most definitely!

Dr. Finegan is my favorite prof so far at IUP! People complain that his tests are hard, but we've had 3 so far and I got all A's. All you have to do is go to class bcuz there's no text book, listen, and take notes. He teaches history in a way that keeps you interested. I've always hated learning about WWI and WWII, but he made it fun! Take Him!

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I wish every professor taught like Caleb Finegan! His notes are clear and his tests are very fair. Lectures are not boring at all and I always looked forward to going to this class! If I can, I am going to take him again for Latin American History. He is by far the best professor at IUP! Take him for Hist 195!

Very fun, though this class was only for 3 weeks. I actually stayed awake in history! Interesting and entertaining. Nice Prof. who cares about students and fun to be around. I'd def. take him again!! :)

Best IUP Professor, hands down! Made class enjoyable and is very interesting when he lectures. He makes history into a story rather than just a bunch of jumbled events. He is also a great person as well, organized Alternative Spring Break at IUP. I love Caleb and I hope to take another class with him. You'll absolutely adore this man if u take him!

Dr. Finegan was my absolute favorite professor my first semester at IUP. He is very interesting and easy to understand. He takes random attendence, so just go to class, READ THE BOOKS and you'll have no trouble w/the response papers and quizzes. Take his notes-all info on tests. He's a great guy, funny, and will help you out whenever you need.

Dr. Finegan is adorable. His class was pretty interesting and he was always very helpful. Dr. Finegan is a very down to earth professor and he's always smiling. I would definitely recommend any of his classes.

I really enjoyed this class. I've always hated history classes but Caleb made this one interesting. Take him if you can!

This was my favorite class this semester. I would recommend him to anyone! You have to read 5 short books/tests on them. There is no actual textbook. His tests are tricky, but if you study it's no problem. TAKE HIM!

Awesome class, he knows a lot about the subject. Tests are hard, but fair. You have to take notes if you want to do well because there is no text book. There are 5 papers due on books, but they are easy and he grades fairly. Definitely take his classes- he's such a cool professor

He's a good guy and all, but if you don't know where his questions are coming from on the exams you will not do well in his class, made me dislike reading and history alittle bit more.

I really liked his class and he has an awesome way of teaching stuff and just the way the information is presented! LOVED THIS CLASS:)

GREAT teacher! Lots of information in lectures. Book and lecture tests are very very tricky, answers hinge on a word or number. Read carefully! If you take good notes, you'll ace the class. Class is kind of a downer unless you're a robot, but it's great. He should teach more history classes.

made history class more interesting

I dont really like history but I enjoy his class. No textbook, his tests are on him talking and basically telling a story so if you miss a class, your kind of screwed unless you know someone in the class that takes good notes. You have to read 5 pretty long books but there are 10 exams total. No real attendence but once in a while he does.

Brilliant Professor! I have never been more engaged and inspired in a classroom. His lectures are like stories that NEVER get boring. Yes, there is a good deal of reading (5 novels) and tricky exams, but if you take good notes on his lectures and books then you will get an A. He gives study guides for all of his exams. Best Prof I've EVER HAD!!

i didn't know anything about history when i walked into class and a former "D" history student. Dr. Finegan really brings history to life in a story like way with 5 books that coincide with the material he is teaching. very approachable and helpful! I am expecting my first "A" in a history class!

BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!! if you have to take history 195 make sure you take him! and if he teaches any other classes you need, take him!

Best teacher I've had yet!!! His first few tests are hard, but they get easier. He wants everyone to get an A and makes sure that it's possible for everyone to get that A. I would definitely take him again!

I hate history. It's the most boring subject in my opinion, but he made it so easy to understand and be interested in. You have to do some studying, but nothing major. He makes it make so much sense the first time around that studying is barely needed. I wish he could teach all of my classes!

He is an amazing teacher. All you have to do is go to class and pay attention and you'll get an A. He doesn't make you get a textbook. He does however have you read a few novels but, they're actually good. I would recommend this class to anyone.

A wonderful teacher and person. Will do anything to help you succeed. I wish he could teach every class of mine!

Wonderful professor! I wish I could take him every semester. I usually don't like history but he made it very interesting. He was very helpful and will do everything he can to ensure you get a good grade. Best part? NO TEXTBOOKS! He had us read fictional novels instead. (Good ones) Take him if you can!

Unit B core... best ever. He would ask how we were everyday, and it didn't feel like a class, just a big discussion with friends. one page easy writings every day. And he lets you write in spanish, which is so cool for it not being a spanish class. Would totally recommend for future freshman and any history major. Creating happiness and magic :)

Loved him! If i have the opportunity I'll definitely take him again. He's is so helpful and understanding. He also makes the class interesting! If you have the chance, take him! you won't regret it.

Dr. Finegan is the best! He's such a cool guy, very down to earth. If you have the opportunity to take him, do it. You won't regret it.

amazing, extraordinarily intelligent man! he teaches clearly and is hilarious. He helped me figure out what was good and bad so well!

His classes are amazing and very interesting. There isn't a study guide you just write as he speaks. No attendance BUT his book and regular exams are extremely difficult. I read the books and went over my notes religiously and only got Ds. Not very clear in his questions. If you're up for the challenge, take him..

My god.... He's just glorious.

He's such a great professor! No textbook, notes are very clear and are exactly what you see on the exams. I would take him every semester if I could!!

Dr. Finegan is one of the smartest, open minded, kind men I have ever met. If I could take him for every class I totally would! Don't pass up a chance to take him. Especially if you're an HC kid!

5 lecture exams..4 book exams. show up to class take notes and read the books and its an easy A. cancels class a lot and gives extra credit opportunity at the end of the course. really awesome guy i would take him again if i could!

Dr. Finegan is an amazing man. He's very laidback and a great first semester professor. There is a reason that we're all psyched that he's the new director. If you ever get a chance, take him! He's incredible at what he does and knows his field.

very awesome teacher. go to class, follow along, speak up. tests are ok, you have to read the novels and remember details. very interesting taught by him. shows such enthusiasm and understands students. really tries to get everyone good grades.

LOVED this class. I am so sad to see it come to an end. I absolutely loved the way he used latin american novels/literature to help us understand latin american culture. this class helped me realized how much I would love to study Latin American Culture and history. Amazing prof,one of the best I've had. TAKE HIsT 351!

I took him for Unit B in Honors Core 101. Honestly one of the best instructors I have ever had. He really cares about his students, and really loves what he teaches. Even if the topic doesn't necessarily interest you, he will make you at least think about it in a way that's inspiring. If you ever have the opportunity to take him, DO IT!

Dr. Finegan is very laid back and he will work with you. He has high expectations but is glad to help in any way that he can.

Great man

super personable, really cares about students and their well-being, funny, and easy to listen to. Definitely one of my favorite professors

He is very kind and helps alot with edititing, but way too much unnecessary work especially when you have other courses.... to focus on this was way too much to handle . Lots of reading each week no matter how long he believes it will take you. I wouldnt take if you just need an elective