Awesome teacher, lots of fun, great stories. Hes Irish as well! A genuinely good teacher.

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These other reviews seem WAY off base. Dr. Paulin was excellent, and always available for extrahelp and conversations. He expects a lot, but that is why we are there, isn't it? Information is relevant to the tests. He is a hard grader, but extremely fair.

The best history professor I've ever had. You get out what you put in with him. Takes care of his students and knows his subject extensively. Great sense of humor but don't expect to be lazy and not read.

if you're just looking to pay your money, nod off and wake up with a shiny piece of paper, his classes are not for you. however, if you're actually interested in history and learning, paulin is invaluable. (bonus: you also learn about the best whiskey for your value)

Decent teacher, however horrible grader. I have never recieved less than an "A" on any college paper, accept his. Case in point- what a ****.

amazing lectures... but the hardest grader out there period.

Awesome

Awesome, hard but fair, and made the subject interesting. Take notes and do the study guides, and you cant fail. He actually gives you the test about a week before hand to study (they are essay tests)

pretty good

i had him for a summer class, and it was hard cause i dont do essay test well, but he's really interesting and funny

i loved his class definetly one to take if you dont mind working and applying yourself. his lectures are the best i've sat through, he occasionally trails off topic, but still a great professor. definetly take his class even if its just for the lectures.

Essays are difficult enough without them being timed.

i hate history, and he makes it interesting

This is a class where you need to do the work he assigns and attend class regularly if you want to have a good grade. I didn't do this but I still managed a C in his class. He knows his history. His classroom is kind of boring and his lectures are dry, but he will mix in a little humor as well. His quizes are easy, but his essay exams are pretty difficult because he wants as much detail as you can manage in the essay as well as the one 2 page paper you need to write.

Took this class back in like '97. Best teacher at MCC besides Prof Cole. Took so many notes I thought my hand would fall off. Excellent lecturer. Covers topics commonly left out of western civ.

Summer class - fast pace! I HATE college! 7 years, 200 credits. Go to all his classes, copy EVERYTHING! Test day - show up 3 hours prior, read all the notes, skim the book, expect 3 hour exams, write the whole time. You get a B+. He lets his dogs pick the essay questions. Great ****en stories. He made History fun! One of my best professors, ever!

excellent stories. good sense of humor. he really gets into the history, makes it interesting. He lets you write a research paper OR draw a cartoon. do both, you get extra credit. quizes are multchoice, tests are all essay. he gives you 5 possible essays, then picks 2 or 3 at random (dog may be nvolved here)

knows everything about everything

I am willing to bet that the people givingthe worst reviews are the people who flunked. Yes, his tests are all essay BUT he gives you the questions a week prior. If you study, take notes and go to EVERY class you are golden. I thought he was hilarious, he knew his stuff and made it interesting. Grades tough but fair.Was always helpful if you asked

phenomenal professor. hilarious. SO SMART. literally knows EVERYTHING. made western civ extremely interesting. will help you out TONS if you need it. if you fail the first exam and do better on the second, he raises the first exam grade. looks like the typical irish red sox fan from boston. AWESOME. take him.

Class is generally easy, and sparce workload. But his grading is too arbitrary. Would write brilliant essays, but give you like a B-. besides that a good class.

I've had him several times now and always recommend him. He teaches real college and expects you to give him the same in return. Exams are essay and he only gives As if you really earn them. Amazing, intensive lectures, so take lengthy notes and don't tune out. Has short-man syndrome, but is always fair and polite. Students either thrive or bomb.

Good Teacher. Need to take notes during lecture. Studying before the exams and quizes is a key to doing good in this class. The studying that you do before the exams and quizes will either make or break you. i would write down what i needed to know that would be on the exam so i could remember it better. Not the easiest or hardest teacher.

Paulin's hardcore. His 200s are the best because they tend to have better students so he works everyone harder. I love the readings he assigns. He likes teaching dark history but he isn't obsessed with gore. Can be standoffish and intimidating but honestly pretty nice once he's comfortable around you. Don't ask him stupid questions. TAKE NOTES.

Class was amazing. Show up on time for class, listen intently, take notes, follow syllabus & you should have no issue passing. He provides all questions that will be on exams with syllabus on first day! Inserts interesting "dark humor" regularly which help students to retain knowledge beyond semester.

Professor Paulin was a hard grader and all the quizzes and exams were in paragraph or essay format. In every class he went over a powerpoint and usually told some interesting stories. You need to study to get a good grade.

He was a great professor!! Really funny and had great stories. The exams are all essay format but aren't too hard if you're prepared. I would recommend this class!

OMG I loved professor Paulin, so much so I am taking his class next semester too. His lectures are interesting and though he has fry humor makes the time go by a little faster. All essay tests and quizzes but really isn't as hard as you would think. By far my favorite history teacher.

Lots of information, but between the lectures and the book, with adequate study time you are sure to pass.

Knows his stuff and makes history fun. I was not looking forward to taking a history class but he kept it interesting and I now have a new appreciation for history! Take his class if you can

He is a great guy. helpful. he has vast knowledge about history and can make student understand in a fun way. i would definitely recommend him.

Great historian! Tests and quizzes are blue book essay. Not hard but you must put in the effort to read the material and think about what you are going to write prior to the test. He really doesn't care if you show up for lecture or not. But if you don't you will miss out on the topics/events/people who he feels significantly affected history.

Professor Paulin is above and beyond a great professor. History is clearly important to him and he makes it relevent. He was very clear and very helpful. Tests and quizzes are in essay format and you are expected to learn and understand the material, but if you put in the effort, your grade will reflect it. He was always available for help.

Knows his subject. Grades honestly. Can explain thoroughly what a "Kurgan" is, and not like how we all can, in that "the guy from Highlander??" way... actually knows.

Professor Paulin is just what you would expect from a college professor. He does expect a lot from his students, but if you prepare and take the class seriously, you won't have a problem. He's kind and easy to talk to and passionate about what he does. Also his dad jokes make the class pretty enjoyable.

It's a class you need to put in work for - you get in what you put out. He's an excellent professor and he clearly loves the topic he's teaching about, but seriously study for his exams. You need to write a LOT for a good grade. Gives online quizzes but doesn't remind you about them after the first few.

Paulin is sweet and kind, and is extremely knowledgeable about every topic he teaches. Hes fun to listen to! His class is hard to follow because he doesnt remind you of online quizzes that are mandatory, and basically makes you teach yourself everything, as youre expected to know content before the lecture starts. It sucks that hes so nice.

Professor Paulin was a very knowledgeable professor and I'm a bit pained to see that his rating is as low as it is. Yes, he is tough with grading and I have never received an exam or test grade above a 90 in his class. He loves his job and has an incredible sense of dry humor. He just has high expectations and that's respectable.

The low ratings are very unfair towards Prof. Paulin. He is very clear about his grading and what's expected. You are given EVERYTHING on DAY ONE from quizzes to exam dates and even what's on the exams. If you can't pass this class, its due to your own poor time management skills. This is college; you have to put in the work and SHOW UP.

Yes, Professor Paulin is a tough grader, but he is VERY clear with what is expected of his students and will grade you according to those standards. Yes you need to read and put in your time, but show him your efforts, show him your desire to excel and he will guide as much as possible. Communication is key, let him know where you're at.

Great Professor, would definitely recommend taking his classes. The Exams are tough and there is a lot of writing so be prepared for that.

A great teacher demands that the student actually work. So just listen and do it.

He's a pretty great guy. He's strict but honestly if I had to teach a class where half the students don't care about what im saying I would be too. He makes a few jokes but weirdly he's never heard a 9/11 joke, maybe tell him one then ask for extra credit.