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Had lots of classes with him. One of those professors you follow around, semester after semester, for his class. Loves military, civil war, the South. Gentleman. Class is always interesting, even if not on topic (which does happen a lot!)

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Sooo nice, cares about all his students, very intersting, but does go off point

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Graet guy, even if he is a Packers fan.

Talks all class and expects you to write everything he says. Tests are difficult to do really well on. Very nice guy- loves what he does

I strongly recommend any of his classes. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable on topics being taught. Cares immensely about each student and wants them to succeed. Lots of information on the test, a lot of reading and notes, but well worth it!!

you have to pay attention, study the notes and read the book but he cares a lot for the students and offers as much help as he can give. I strongly recommend taking one of his classes.

great teacher, best history teacher ever, once you figure out how to take his tests they are easy

This guy is awesome, i looked forward to learning history from his perspective, he always made things clear and straight-forward, he also kept a good balance of learning and fun.

Very nice- if you go to class and take good notes, you never have to read. Just study the outlines.

Far and away the best techer in the history department. Passionate, helpful, and the nicest guy you will ever meet. Take him for whatever and whenever you can and you will not regret it. Not an easy A though, you have to work hard.

Very good lecturer.. you can tell he really enjoys what he does. Tests are easy as long as you study. I would definately reccomend him!!!

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One of the best professors of UNCW. Knows everything worth knowing about Wilmington. It is great to have a Wilmington native teaching Wilmington and southern history.

Very good teach, test are hard but is a really nice guy who is always willing to help. He gives you many chances to get extra credit

GREAT CLASS, GREAT PROFESSOR! He is such a fabulous lecturer and his passion for history insprired me to change my major. You cannot leave UNCW without taking one of his classes!!!

Wonderful professor. Thoroughly enjoyed his class, even though his tests are really hard. He makes you love history. My favorite class I took with him was the Wilmington history class.

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Best teacher I ever had. He knows his history, especially the civil war. He teaches with passion and doesn't teach just to teach. He teaches as if history was a story. Made me change my major to history.

such a great guy. my all time favorite professor. tests are hard but he basically tells you whats on them so there are no surprises. definitely take his class...unless youre interested in nothing but an easy A, you won't regret it.

Awesome teacher, gets right to the point but makes sure to be fun as well. Likes alot of information on tests, make sure you know the stuff. But definitely a recommended class for anyone looking for a good history class.

He is one of my favorite teachers.History was my least favorite subject, until this year.He is an excellent teacher who is there to help you with anything.His tests are clear, and he gives a LOT of extra credit throughout the semester.Everyone NEEDS to take him for their history credit.

Very easy tests..all essay and short answer. Takes roll. Many extra credit opportunities. 8+ pg research paper at the end of the semester.

Dr.Fonvielle is a great professor. I hate history and he made it interesting! He is so smart and wants you to do well. Go to the review sessions before the tests...he tells you what to study. Lots of extra credit opportunities and a 10 pg. research paper at the end of the semester.

Fonvielle is a great teacher. He gets really into it and makes it a fun class. You just have to go to class and the tests are pretty easy. Great teacher.

I can not believe you girls have not rated this guy as hot!!!! He is smoking!!!! I take all of his classes. He sure is Fonvielishious. I hear he plays basketball, one afternoon I might go watch him. Besides that his classes are very good. I recomend him to all, but remember ladies, he is married :-(

Dr. Fonvielle is a great professor. I heard though the basketball skills are a bit like Ron Artest trying to be a ballerina. Or perhaps like a mosquito relentlessly sucking on a mummy. either way, lets hope green bay wins more games in the fall.

Hotter than a polar bear in Cancun.

Dr. Fonvielle is the best professor and the nicest person at UNCW. If you don't like Fonvielle you've got a real attitude problem. His so willing to help and is so accesible to his students. All professors should model themselves after Dr. Fonvielle. Chris Fonvielle is a true Southern gentleman.

The reason that I went to grad school was this guy. I have never seen a professor more willing to take an active part in his students lives than Dr. F. His excitement and candor are visibly engaging and he has remained my friend for this reason

All around great guy, his enthusiasm makes class engaging. He really loves history and he is eager to stay after class and talk you through anything you might be having a problem with. He gives lots of extra credit (I got 6 points added to my final grade!). His exams are all free response/essay, and he basically gives you the test in his review.

I have taken 4 classes with this man and he is AWESOME. By far the best teacher at the university. Gets very excited about the material and knows EVERYTHING. Highly recommended. GO PACKERS!!!

Dr. Fonvielle is a true southern gentlemen and is one of the best prof. at the school. He will go out of his way to help you out in anyway that he can. And if you don't like Fonvielle for some reason the problem is with you because he is such a sweetie. Girls you will def. want to take his class he is such a cutie.

Mr. Fonvielle is such a great teacher! I LOVE his class. He will definetly help you out, and if very willing to talk to you about anything. If you take history try to get him as a teacher! He's GREAT!!!

He is the BEST Hist. teacher at UNCW. I took this class once before and made a D, Im retaking it with him and doing AWESOME! Love love love him!

He is really nice, and his review sessions help a lot.

I loved him! He really made you want to do well, offers alot of extra credit and as long as you take down notes in class and go to the review sessions... there is no way you can't make an A! Not to mention he is such a sweet guy and really easy to talk to. Get to know him... he likes that :)!

He is amazing. Keep up with the outlines and you will do fine. His tests are not hard, and if he sees you are trying he will take notice. He knows everything about history, and he has really good stories. I totally recomend him.

Very entertaining and outgoing teacher. Unfortunately, his TA grades exams, so depending on your TA's attitude, you could be seeing D's(or worse) on exams that are B-C worthy. Fonvielle is more than willing to help though, and the optional extra credit field-trips were really fun and actually informative. If you need a HST credit, I'd say take him.

Love him! Great guy- very passionate about teaching history. Very understanding. Go to study reviews and you wony have any problems

Dr. Fonvielle is probably the best professor at UNCW. The class is not easy but if you go to class, pay attention and study before the test, attending extra credit opportunities and review sessions then you can definitely make an A. But your going to have to work! The best class you can take if you want to learn a lot and make a good grade.

Lectures get boring but thats the same in any history class! Try not to fall asleep and force yourself to listen..then you'll realize that he knows EVERYTHING about history. The tests are exactly what he goes over in review session so you HAVE to go to know whats on it. Go on field trips and to all talks and you can get up to 12 points added to FG

Great teacher, makes class interesting, tests are hard but if you go to class pay attention, and go to his review session before the test you will do fine, attent extra credit fieldtrips and class, and you should easily get a A or B....Great Teacher

I hate history, but he makes it more interesting. It's easy to listen to him talk about it. He loves what he teaches.

Dr. Fonvielle is a brilliant intellectual and a true Southern gentleman. He manifests respect and consideration for all of his students. His classes are interesting, engaging, and devoid of political indoctrination. Fonvielle's knowledge and insight on the Civil War is world class. I highly recommend him!

Dr. Fonvielle is great!! He is so helpful and he really cares about his students. Definetly go on the extra credit field trips they do help! Test are slightly difficult, but if you go to class, work hard, and show him you are trying, you will definetly succeed. Recommend him 100%. One of the best professors I have had at UNCW

Dr. Foneville is indeed a southern gentleman willing to help his students. I disagree with comments about the level of easiness though. He is very dedicated to his classes and expects you to be as well. Be sure to attend class, take notes, and rigorously review. If you are a girl, that will help your grade TREMENDOUSLY!

Best history teacher at this school. He loves history, which makes his lectures exciting. Go to the extra credit opps. Don't fall asleep in class or he will hate you. Do not be disrespectful or he will hate you. As long as you are nice and a regular student he will love you. GO TO THE EXTRA CREDIT

Professor Fonvielle is by far the most enthusiastic teacher I have ever had. He is very passionate about history, the Civil War period especially. He did a one-man reenactment of the Sumner-Brooks affair in the middle of lecture, which was absolutely hilarious. He has a very keen sense of humor and is a fantastic tour guide on field trips.

Great teacher. Hard to get a bad grade when he offers so many extra credit opportunities outside of class. Really loves the History of Fort Fisher (expect that to be a big part of the class). His tests are essay and id. He is very picky on them and expects you to give every detail. Review sessions before tests are amazing. Very enthusiastic

Great teacher but his tests are pretty hard. Expect to spend a whole day in the library studying before an exam, but well worth it. Make sure to participate in class and go to extra credit, and in the end you will do okay. came out with an A in the class! Very enthusiastic.

In my opinion Foneville is one of the BEST at UNCW. He is awesome, I took him for the Wilmington class and I loved it, he is so knowledgeable about the city and especially about the Civil War which is my favorite anyway. He always had a great story to tell and was very helpful with questions. Go to class and take good notes!

I would take him. He stands up and tells stories and you have to actually take your own notes which can be hard to get used to. The tests are basically 50 minutes of writing everything you know from the past unit, and the more dates etc...you know the better. LOTS of extra credit opportunities.

Great prof- really loves his job. Take this class. You don't need the textbook, just go to class and take good notes. Tests are one essay, 3 ID's and a few fill in the blank. Plus one paper. Make sure you memorize dates/people to get more points. Go to the extra credit!!! If you hate history, TAKE THIS CLASS, it is bareable!

Fantastic teacher, who truly cares about his students and gives them every opportunity to do well

He is a very nice guy who really cares about his students. He gives lots of opportunities for extra credit that goes onto your final average. Beware: His test are blue book which means that you will spend 50 mintues writing everything that you have learned in the past section. If you study you should be fine. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK.

One of the greatest history professors at UNCW. I've taken almost every one of his history classes. A great teacher, clear instructions, but is strict on attendance. Does give an exam review, but to do well you must be able to answer who, what, when, where, and how. Does give extra credit for attending out-of-class lectures and field trips

Fantastic teacher! Loves history and will get you to love it too! The tests involve a lot of writing in 50 minutes, but you get extra credit opportunities which helps a lot. P.S. He loves Halle Berry-just for an FYI kinda thing.

Very enthusiastic teacher that knows his material well. Hard to get an A though unless you cheat on the test or you are a girl, or both. If you are a girl take this class! It will easily help you by at least a letter grade! This is coming from a previously 4.0 student who received a B after going above and beyond. Just not a girl

awesome teacher

boring class. good teacher though and funny. barely any grades; like 3 exams and final with no hw. he gives a lot of extra credit though.

Could be the best professor at UNCW. Gives plenty of extra credit, takes the class on some optional out-of-class trips for extra credit too. Very funny and makes the class interesting. Asks students at beginning of year what areas, not already in the lesson plan, that they would like to focus on. Helpful and never snapped at anyone.

This class is pretty good. The reason why it's hard is because you have three tests, and a final paper. No other grades. The tests are 100% essay tests so they are very hard. He gives A LOT of extra credit. I think I earned 20 points ADDED to my final grade just from extra credit. Takes attendance every class. He loves history so much! Boring class

Fonvielle makes history class interesting! He's funny & a great teacher and he never assigns homework. but his tests are super hard and all essay questions. If you pay attention and take good notes & read the book its do-able though. I'd recomend the class if your willing to study really hard

GREAT TEACHER! take him! he is worth it, I would say study and GO TO THE REVIEW SESSIONS BEFORE THE TESTS AND YOU WILL DO FINE

hard class but great teacher. 3 essay test, but lots of extra credit. he loves girls, and Halle Berry. its memorizing a lot of facts but you will learn a lot and fonvielle really makes it interesting my relating a lot of the info to Wilmington. take him.

Professor Foneville is the man!! He was super helpful when it came to the research paper, he pointed you in the right direction. The class is challenging but not impossible. You have to show up for class and take good notes. I highly recommend reading the textbook. He's old fashioned about attendance but he's a great guy!

I love this man. He was an awesome teacher and he makes the subject very interesting. He loves what he does, and it's apparent in the way he teaches. The tests are extremely hard. All essays, and he expects a lot out of those essays. Study hard. I hardly read the book, but still did fine. Just show up, take GOOD notes, and go to the review session!

I took three of Dr. Fonvielle's courses and found him a passionate teacher and scholar. I highly recommend him to anyone with a love of history. Ok Bye.

Go to every class, take good DETAILED notes, and go to the review session before the exam and you should be okay. His exams are really hard and all essay. The review sessions basically tell you what's gonna be on the exam so go to them! The textbook can't tell you what he tells you in class, so GO TO CLASS. His extra credit is helpful too!

LOVE his class. Dr. Fonveille is such a passionate professor it hurts sometimes. He is always cracking jokes and really wants you to learn. His tests are kinda hard, but at least for my class he went through every exam and gave us suggestions on what would/could have been a better answer. I would highly recommend him!!

Took this class for basic studies, but have always hated history my entire life. Fonvielle is a great motivator and genuinely wants you to learn & wants you to enjoy it as much as he does. History's always been my weak point but if you put forth the effort, you can get an A.

I took Fonzy for 3 different classes and they were all great!!but dont show up late to his class cause u will not be allowed access,he...he,his tests are hard but for a reason, cause he really wants u to know the material,I suggest u take him if u get the chance,he is a great story teller and always makes the class fun and he motivated me to teach!

I had the previledge of having Dr. Fonvielle as my history professor...and I must say, by far one of the most intelligent, scholarly, and insightful professors I have ever met. His passion for history is contagious. He reaches students on a different level and makes history come alive in the classroom.

Dr. Chris Fonvielle is one of the few professors at UNCW I am lucky enough to remember. I had his History of the Beatles class over three years ago, and I still think about it all the time.

History is not my strongest subject at all, but Professor Fonvielle was an amazing teacher and I definitely recommend him. He makes it interesting. He offers extra credit - very helpful.

Dr. Fonvielle is the best professor I had at UNCW. As a history major I had several professors from the department. He made the material interesting and fun. His lectures are interesting and easy to follow and he takes the class on several optional field trips to various local historical sites.

He is such a good professor and an even better person! He genuinely cares about his students. Lots of opportunities for extra credit!

One of the best professors at UNCW. His class was very interesting and he definitely cares about his students. He likes to get to know each one personally. He is definitely a Southern gentleman and a very nice man.

Take Dr. Fonvielle's classes if you want insight. Be prepared to give insightful feedback.

Dr. Fonvielle is a wealth of knowledge and gave some amazing lectures. If you get a chance to go on a "field trip" with Dr. Fonvielle to anywhere in the Lower Cape Fear area I HIGHLY recommend it.

Dr. Fonvielle is by far the best teacher I have ever had. His tests are tough, but after the first one, you understand how he grades & it gets easier. He offers alot of extra credit field trips- do them! Participation is worth 10% of your grade so make sure you do that too. Great class. I want to take him again.

Mr. Fonvielle is an amazing man. He really does care about his students and is one of the most southern gentlemen you'll meet in your life. He has a ton of passion for history and has lots of really cool stories that you've probably never heard before. However, not many tests and lots of reading and memorization is required. I recommend him!

Fonvielle is a great teacher and a wonderful man. His class is very very difficult because there aren't many grades and the tests are very hard. He offers many extra credit field trips, go on them. They are interesting. He really cares about his students and loves his job. Just get ready to pay attention and read.

Dr. Fonvielle is one of my favorite teachers here. He makes class exciting and really has a passion for history and teaching. Make sure to not miss class, but you won't want to because he's such a nice guy and class is actually interesting. As long as you pay attention and study, it's not too much work. And go on the extra credit field trips!

Dr. Fonvielle is one of the best professors I've had at UNCW yet. He loves his profession and makes you want to go to class. You get 3 absences, after that minus 1 point for each absence. He offers TONS of extra credit opportunities so you should always get an A. Tests are difficult. They include IDs and an essay, so make sure you listen in class!

Dr. Fonvielle was the best test teacher I have ever had! very clear lectures. easy straight forward tests and a great guy in general. He takes the classes on trips during after class hours for extra credit which really helps out your grade and is great to see where history happened!

You are going to hear many personal stories and opinions. Knows the material really well but talks a lot more than is on his powerpoints, so it's hard to get everything written down.

I. LOVE. THIS. PROFESSOR. He is an exceptional professor and loves history. He definitely makes you want to listen and learn. Inspirational, insightful, and wonderful. 11/10 would recommend!!!!

hands down best teacher i've ever had! He wants you to succeed. I bombed my first test and left the class with an A+. The tests are all written. Basically you write what you know about certain topics. He offers A LOT of extra credit so take advantage of it, he also cancels class for extra credit. Go to class & pay attention and you will do great!

I really enjoyed Prof. Fonvielle. He is so knowledgeable and loves to give you that knowledge. Be prepared to read and write a paper. I took him over the summer and that wasn't enough time but was really enjoyable.

Fonvielle is seriously the best professor I've had at UNCW. He's so in tune with every bit of material he's teaching (I've taken 3, going on 4 courses with him now), and can make anything interesting. You'll have to do some reading and pay attention, but you get lots of opportunities for extra credit and he grades fairly.

Easily one of the best professors I've ever had. I hate history and still really enjoyed his teaching and going every day. He offers test review before every test, and as long as you show up and take notes you'll be fine. His tests are fair and he gives great feedback. There's one big paper but he lets you choose the topic. Highly recommend!

I LOVE FONVIELLE! When he leaves UNCW the school should close down... forever. Such an amazing teacher.

PLEASE TAKE HIM! It does not get any better than Dr. Fonvielle. He will make you love history! His lectures are very interesting and easy to pay attention to. The tests are also very easy because they are open note and open book, but also because he's an amazing teacher. You will not regret taking this class. Easy A.

Great professor but some of his views are a little dated. Loved his civil war class and he gives a ton of extra credit. Would take him again.

He is one of the best professors I have ever had! He is very motivating and encouraging! I never missed his class! He also gives a lot of extra credit opportunities! Take advantage of his office hours!

Dr. Fonvielle is awesome! really great teacher and his tests are really easy as long as you come to class and take notes. We had 3 essay style tests that, if you gave enough detail, you would pass very easily. He also did review sessions before each exam and offers A LOT of extra credit!

Dr. Fonvielle is incredible. Definitely be sure to come to class, he will lock the door after class has started and won't let anyone in. All he asks is that you respect him, and he will make you laugh and be sure to give you a great semester! Take advantage of all the extra credit he offers!

I hate history but I enjoyed this class. He really loves what he does and that pays off. The class is test heavy but you have opportunities to watch movies and go on trips for extra credit. The tests are all writing based and you have a paper to do but as long as you study you should be fine.

Dr. Fonvielle is absolutely the best professor I have ever had at UNCW. It is so sad that he is retiring soon. I wish I was a history major so that I could have taken many more classes with him. He is so funny, caring, and genuinely wants his students to succeed. I wish I could retake the course again. He is amazing. Take him!!!

Dr. Fonvielle is great! His tests are a little tricky and the grading is tough, but all and all its a great class. His lectures are easy to pay attention to and he makes history exciting. He offers lots of extra credit and so even if you do poorly on all the tests, its still likely youll make an A. Great man.