he is the man, a little bit cocky...take him

Really good teacher, fun to listen to.

If you're looking for a football coach to teach you History, he's the man. Easy class, but the stance he takes on history is straight out of the John Madden handbook.

One of the best Hist teachers ive ever had. If you communicate w/him he'll love you. Very down to earth guy.

He is great to listen to!

this teacher is paul robert darrows uncle. Tengwall is cool

Ethics with Tengwall is stimulating, especially if you get a good class... Expectations are clear: lots of reading, writing and lively discussion.

He looks like Gene Hackman.

I had him for a telecourse, and although it might be a little boring after awhile, his dry humor made me laugh. I'd porbably recommend him and/or take another class with him. Though he does require a lot of proper essay answers and labeling maps.

Your entire grade comes from four essay tests and three map quizzes. He has a definite idea of what he wants. At first I studied like crazy and didn't do well but by the end I figured him out and didn't do more than review my notes on the way to class and still got A's. All around, I liked him.

awesome teacher!

He was a very interesting professor! I feel that I learned a lot! I would not recommend taking his class if you are not a good writer. His tests are all essays and he is strict on grading. His map quizzes are very simple and can help boost your grade. Very good at teaching. My only complaint is that he does not leave comments on essays.

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"did i ever tell you kids about vietnam?"

I love the Tengwall. He is one of the best professors I have ever had. However, it was his group that went to London. Best time ever! Take the trip, it is worth it and you learn a lot.

If you take his class online, make sure you are ready to write - a LOT! It was an awesome corse though. I really enjoyed it and once I got the hang of how he liked his papers, i loved his class.

excellent lecture style, captivating. tests are ok if you study for them. one of the best professors i had at aacc.

Very good teacher, be prepared to take notes though. Lectures fairly interesting. If you miss a class all the lectures are on video tape by him in library (he still makes the same jokes in lectures that he did 7 years ago) there are map quizzes and Tests are essay only but he gives you 3 topics to choose from

I learned a lot from this professor, however be prepared to WORK hard. You need to take notes during class and he likes to give writing assignments. His pace for the summer course does not leave much time for the weekends fyi because your busy writing papers! I would recommend him but Only for people who are willing to work hard , NO ez A's here!

Online course, lots of papers (17 each 3-4 pages long), no tests or exams. I enjoyed the subject and as long as you got the work done, you pretty much can determine your own grade (point system)

Just about to finish online class. 17 papers, no tests. Papers are expected to be 3-4 pages. Once you figure out how he likes the papers, you will most likely get a 20/20. The first 3 papers I got 18/20's. From then on I received 20/20 every time. Great class, you learn alot because you have to read in depth to write the paper.

He was the best teacher I had. I loved his class and it was so exciting. He was so loud and you could hear him a mile away, but he drilled the info in really good

Professor is amazing, funny and intelligent with a true passion for what he teaches. I took him as a telecourse class and was one of the only people there but he didn't drop the course and still had the meetings. His tests are strait from the tele lectures and he grades fairly. By far on of the best instructors I have ever had! TAKE HIM

This was a great on-line course. Prof. Tengwall is a fair grader, but he does not provide a lot of feedback on your papers. You can't help but learn a lot in this class since you have to write 17 papers which require you to read the texts. If you really want to learn about the history of Western civilization and you like to write, take this class.

Tengwall is a great teacher. He makes you work, but not too hard. You end up learning even more than expected. Sarcastic sense of humor and passionate about his subjects. Don't be an ass and he'll love you. Took 111 with him- had to take 112 as well. Best teacher at A2C2

Best teacher ever. Class is always an adventure and always enjoyable.

Awesome Teacher for Western civ 1 and will see him for Western Civ 2

Took online class, as long as you don't mind writing papers you'll like the class. Extrememly easy for online class, no tests or quizzes just writing papers. Great class!

Dr.Tengwall is a freakin genius. He knows everything and if you ever miss class you can watch his lecture videos in the library. His knownledge is so good, that you don't even need the text to go back and look things up. I know now all the countries and capitals of Europe. His tests were not the easiest, but if you studied then you had a chance!

Had him for Western Civ 1 and 2. Amazing classes. Exceptional teacher! Inspired a genuine interest in the subject. Funny, and sarcastic lectures. Take this professor!!

I just want to know if anyone has taken the trip to london england and if it was easy to get a good grade? How hard is the course work? Are the journals hard? are they graded harshly?

i took him over the summer semester and he did things differ from how he usually does. we had ZERO tests!! i swear! the downside: you were graded on class participitation, which meant that you HAD to read EVERYNIGHT. if not he would know, and you wouldnt get points for that day. i LOVED him and recommend him:D ((at least for the summer))

It's fun to watch him get mad at people who talk in class.

Tengwall is awesome. One of the best teachers I've ever had. He knows his stuff and is really passionate about what he teaches. Really great professor. Highly recommend.

Great teacher, Great class...Its been a few months and I'm still talking about what I learned in this class. All the material will stick with me for a lifetime.

Best professor I've had in a long time. Really knows his stuff and teaches in a way that makes you really interested in the subject. Enjoyed his class and highly recommend.

One of the profs ever! Loved his lectures. Organized and easy to understand. Made me love history even more.

Took online. I'm not sure how other profs teach this class but DO NOT take him if you aren't a strong writer. Your grade is based on all 3-4 page essays. You have to watch his lecture videos he posts and then basically summarize them in order to receive a decent grade. I found this very tedious but passed because I'm a good writer.

I absolutely loved this class! Definately a highlight in my schedule. Tengwall is easygoing and really has a passion for history. I have learned so much from him, and he goes the extra mile to make sure you understand!

Had no interest prior to taking this course. It was my first online class I had taken and I loved it. I had trouble writing the 4 age papers every week because he gives you 2 days to watch the lecture and complete the paper which it difficult. Grades very fair and if you watch the lectures you will pass.

Dr. Tengwall gives some really good lectures but having to write two papers a week was pretty strenuous. Learned a ton though.

He isn't going to hold your hand- read his syllabus and watch his lectures- that is where all the information you are going to need comes from. If you fail this class its because you didn't use the resources he provides for his students and if you take notes from his lectures you will have plenty of info for the 4 page paper every week.

Dr. Tengwell is an AMAZING Professor. He demands college level performance.Thorough notes from lectures and using provided outline for paper structure will guarantee a good grade. I spend about 5 hours a week on assignments for his online class and have an A. He does communicate well with online students but will not hold your hand.

I've taken 2 courses with Tengwall. He has been teaching for a while and knows what he's doing. Take detailed notes. Tests are an essay and short answers, always. Also gives map quizzes. No homework; just study. His lectures are recorded and stored in the library. The textbook is not necessary. Take advantage of office hours if you are struggling.

Make sure you do the assigned readings. He likes all detail possible on essays. Dont short change yourself.

4 essay exams. Essays must be written properly (spelling, paragraphs, etc. must be correct). No HW just study. Very funny during lectures, always has a story to tell. He loves the subject. Would take again

I took his online class and like others are saying - his lectures are key. My textbook hadn't arrived until I was two weeks in the class but I was still receiving As on the paper only from using information on the lectures. He only introduces the subject of a paper 2 days before its due so the class takes A LOT of time each week. All essay based.

Dr. Tengwall is very enthusiastic about history, and his lectures not only get you excited about historical events, he relates them to why and how they affect us today.

Loud and obnoxious, but he knows his stuff. Pay attention in class and you can learn a lot. Fun class but tough, not an easy A regardless of intelligence.

I only took the first month of this class, due to a hospitalization that set me behind, but from what I experienced, Tengwall is one of the best professors I've ever had. There is no attendance policy, but you HAVE to show up to follow along, he add things in his lectures that aren't in the book. Also, he wrote his own textbook for this class: 10$

I took a course with Professor Tengwall quite some time ago. I now have a undergraduate degree and am working on my 3rd Masters degree. That I remember his lectures and think that he was one of the best instructors I've ever had tells you everything you need to know.

Great teacher-filmed his lectures for online classes too! Ppl complain, the lectures were made in the 90's but think about it, it's about ancient history, up to the point of the Renaissance in approximately 1550 AD. Nothing's changed, so who cares if they were filmed in the 90's?! It's the same info! Too many whiny opinions on this thread.

So I'm a 3rd gen student of Tengwall, and while I admit his class was challenging I enjoyed it. Definitely pays to watch the lectures and read the textbook, but the textbook is sufficient. Definitely a hard grader, for a subject that I normally excel in I fought for my B. Don't regurgitate as much as use factual ideas to help express your own.

This was my first time taking a 2 week winter class and it was a breeze! As long as you don't mind writing papers that is. The material was very interesting and the professor gave good feed bag. Just make sure you read through the syllabus thoroughly so you know what is expected.

The class is all essays. 6 papers that are 3-4 pages and 4 exams that consist of 1 paper that is 3-4 pages and 3 short responses about half a page long.

Took Tengwall's class online: Yes, it's work. I liked it and learned a lot. Furthermore, to counter all those who whine that he interweaves his opinions, he states that in the beginning of his HIS111 class, "Tengwall's interpretation of history" is how he put it himself. What teacher doesn't expect you to repeat what was taught?! Think about it.

Took Tengwall's last spring, 2018, there was a whole ton of lectures and papers to write in the very beginning: upwards of 5 or 6. Interesting class, Tengwall is a good story teller and is engaging to listen to. Yeah, lots of writing, he wants to see that you absorbed what he had to impart, do that, small smidgen of critical thinking and voila!

Was very knowledgeable about the topics and he truly made history interesting

I took his class online and be prepared to do a lot of essays. The key is to pretty much write everything he said in the video back to him and you will get an A! Im awful at essays and not a fan of history but his lectures were fun and interesting because he knows his stuff. One of my favorite professors.

Tough grader but Dr. Tengwall is clear on what he wants in essays. I had a personal problem and he was so understanding and compassionate. Hes a great professor. Dont be afraid to talk to him if youre having trouble in the class!

ALOT of lectures, but he puts a lot of thought into them and hes been teaching them for years. He will answer any question you have, but if its a question about the course itself and not the content of the course he will give you a very short and Kurt answer. Overall though I enjoyed having him and hope to take one of his classes in the future

Tengwall is an easy teacher who is caring and understanding. He doesn't give out any homework other than the occasion textbook reading and will not penalize you for being late or skipping class all together.

LOVED this class! No homework, just reading the book, which he wrote and listening to the lectures he pre-recorded. Professor Tengwall is very empathetic and understanding to students situations and is willing to work with you, meet after/before class, etc. Exams are easy, quizzes are on maps. Just READ the content and you'll pass w/ flying colors.

easy courses.. I have completed four classes with him.. three As and one B. I was a C high schooler.