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Felipe is a young nice teacher. He's very friendly but also knows how to make himself be respected. He knows a lot about american and world history. He's not an easy grader, but if you show insterest, he will help you. 2 MC quizzes, 2 exams (MC/essay) 1 paper. Not an easy teacher, but not the hardest either. I passed with a B, and I hate history!

gosh felipe is so hot of course i was interested who wouldnt be with a face like that

He is a somewhat tough essay grader, but will proofread papers for students. He even gives extra credit for it. Powerpoint lectures are made interesting with his dry humor and constant cursing. He answers questions students have & even adds background info. If he doesn't know something, he'll look it up & tell the class the next class session.

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reminds me of the principal on south park cuz he has a big head and stick like body and says "ohkahy." other than that he's a great teacher.

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He's a really funny person. His class is more like a comedy club in the begining but then he settles down and is a good teacher.

He is really funny. The class was pretty interesting and his tests are not that hard. You will enjoy all of his funny and random comments. I found myself writing little notes in the margins of my notebook so I could remember all the random stuff he said so i could tell my friends.

kept me entertained. went over everything. made me laugh a few times.

He was a helpful teacher, and the class was interesting. The assinments were 2 quizes 30%, 2 exams 50%, and an essay 15%. He want's students to take an active roll in the class, so speak up, and due the reading. If you do the work and attend class you will be fine. I would take any of his classes again, It was a good experiance. Matt

Professor Melo is the coolest teacher. his classes are very fun and interesting. He absolutely knows about history; he is very intelligent and funny. He is also a very, very handsome man. I highly recommend him. He's the bomb.

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If you really want to learn history and have fun, he is the one you should take! The class isn't too hard,but be ready for loads of reading.

Professor Melo's class is really easy I really didn't do any of the reading and i still got an "A". You just got to pay attention in class and make sure you take down all his notes since all the tests are based on them.He's really smart,interesting,and helpful(looks are a +) i really recommend his class.

He is a really good teacher. History is not my favorite subject but he made it interesting.

Extremely knowledgeable on American and Europeon History. Graduated from UC Riverside. Great class for those who enjoy partipating in class discussions and debates. If you want to have a hard time with this class do what I did and procrastinate on reading the book. Prepare for the Midterm and Final essays...they're worth 80% of the grade!!!

Felipe is really cool and has a great sense of humor, but the class is can be easy if you really take good notes and review them and also get the 3 books and read them.. get used to taking note everyday and reading everyday i personally didn't read i didn't even buy the books but i manged to get a C! the plus side is there is no homework!

Rare to see a guy under 60 teaching History but he does, and does it well. Gives study guides for midterm and final, quizzes are open book. Highly recommended.

This guy is so cool! He teaches right out of the book, but he also has them on reserve @ the library. He has some dry humor that's a kick! He might come off as assertive @ first, but take him! Don't be scared! Just be prepared to take alotta notes: he uses powerpoint. Books will only be necessary for writing essays, so just check them out.

Proffesor Melo is an awesome history teacher. Definitely knows his history. Very thorough in letting you know what is important to know. Study guides are given out before midterm and finals, and gives ideas for term paper. Overall excellent teacher! Highly recommend him...and hes hott too! Thats always a plus! ☺

I was a bit overwhelmed by his language. He is straight out of the text. The essay questions on the test will save you from a poor grade. As long as you take notes and add to discussion, you'll be fine.

you actually have to study, he only gives 2 quizzes, 1 midterm, and a final. The class is so boring you take notes all period , but at least Melo is easy on the eyes!

First of all he has the face of an angel. He must have been sculpted from the gods...anyways his class is boring but the 2 quizes and the midterm and final are easy as long as you study. He grades pretty easy on the essays. Take his class, it is very easy to get an A.

He's a really good teacher. I remember actually wanting to attend class and ask more questions because the class is interesting to learn. Participate and read the book will help a LOT! He's not that easy though, unless you know your history really well.

he teaches well for a history class. attend all class meetings.read the book and take notes

I remember in the beginning of the year, I couldn't wait to attend this class because he really knows his history!! Try to participate in class because it counts for some grade and do well on essays which aren't that easy.

He is very passionate about history. He's not a bad looking guy so lectures are worth listening to. Class isnt difficult but you must be willing to read. Tests are half multiple chice and the rest essay questions. Barely gives any extra credit. Definately not an easy but fair class

GREAT TEACHER!! LECTURES ARE VERY DETAILED CUZ HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT. YOU DON'T KNEED TO READ THE BOOKS, BUT YOU DO NEED THEM FOR A QUIZ & IN CLASS READINGS. ATTEND ALL THE CLASSES & TAKE NOTES & I GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL PASS THIS CLASS. HE IS VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT HISTORY AND TEACHES IT VERY WELL. I NEVER READ THE BOOKS & I GOT AN "A"

I took Filipe's class a while back and from what I can remember he is very educated and knows his history. He makes history very interesting and enjoyable. He's very helpful and his exams are not too difficult, but you must study and read the book to get a good grade. A lot of note taking, but very helpful when it comes to exam time.

He is very well educated. He really knows his history. Uses 3 books may be pricy, He is a serious person, crakcs a joke every now and then. LOTS OF NOTES!! Grade consist of midterm, final, 2 quizess, and research paper. He is willing to help if you ask for help.Class could be boring, bu I Recommend him very much!

Melo is a great professor! I really enjoyed his class. Just take notes, listen to his lecture and you'll do fine on the exams. He's also pretty funny, in a sarcastic way. Cute too! :)

I don't understand the low ratings everyone is giving Prof Melo. I thought he was a good instructor. Made history interesting and was very helpful. Yeah it wasn't an easy class but this is college it shouldn't be. If you attend class and study, you'll do fine. The guy is young and is funny. Yeah reading out loud was pretty lame, my only criticism.

I think professor Melo is an excellent teacher. I like his passion for history and his knowledge of it. This is not an easy A class, but I would choose him again if I were to pick again.

He made class a little boring, but the information kept you awake. There is so much that has happened that is extremely interesting. two quizzes, but you have A LOT to study from; however, if you study, you should be fine. The midterm and final consist of multiple choice and an essay, you should also be fine for those of you study. good luck!(:

I love taking Professor Melo's classes, I'm currently taking another one. He makes history more fun than it should be. There is almost no homework in the class, so your whole grade is based on tests and one essay, as well as 5% on participation in class. I would definitely reccomend taking a class with Prof. Melo if you have to take history 1 or 4.

First off not an easy A,but definitely possible if u put in the work.Try not to miss class cause the power points r full of info u don't want to miss.Also be prepared for the quizzes& exams.if u want an A you need to be prepared for all of them since there is no homework &grades are based on the exams and quizzes.I got an A but I put in the work

He is not easy. Although his class is great and he is handsome.

Great professor! Passionate about history as well! Its pretty much lecture everyday, but its not boring because he tries get students into the lecture as well. His tests are easy because he gives you a study guide of terms! Homework is 2 paged papers on stuff right off the book. READ THE BOOK and you'll pass with a good grade.

He's passionate about history, and he knows exactly what he's talking about. Good-looking and dresses well. Lectures are interesting, but exams are based on the book. So read, read, read. If you don't care for history, don't take him. He won't make it easy for you.

Really smart guy, cares about your success and if you do the reading and the homework and participate an A is very possible.

Professor Melo is very professional and takes the time to make sure you thoroughly understand the material. If you are looking for an easy A this is definitely not the class for you; however, if you are interested in history and have a lot of time to dedicate to his class, I recommend taking this class.

Its not a lot of reading. around a chapter a week at the most. Easy material. Test are super easy if you read. Great professor, explains well but class revolves around only one book! doesn't want you to use outside resources so you only get one point of view from one book. 3 tests, 4 homework assignments and a paper. MUST PARTICIPATE FOR GRADE!

He's a good professor. There is a lot of reading, but he gives study guides, and if you know how to use an index you will be fine. There are a few writting assignments, but 2-3 pages each. He lectures a lot but gives participatin points, which can come in handy. He helps when you ask. Tests are short and easy, if you study.

The class is long, but that is only because it's a one day meet a week class. So be prepared to read. You can tell that history is his passion and it's amazing. He will treat the class like HS students in the beginning but that is only to weed people out. His class isn't hard and there aren't many assignments.

He's pretty passionate about history which is cool. When I took him a few years back, his tests were pretty hard but I guess he made them easier ? Participation is important! His lectures are suuuper long. He is a nice man however. If I actually had any particular interest in history, I would take Professor Melo again. Oh, and he is hilarious!

very good teacher. Tests are super easy but NEED to read. the questions are so simple, all multiple and tf questions. a few papers not too hard to write and he's a fair grader. He does cram 3 midterms in the first few weeks of school but it helps keep up with the reading. although its a long class he does give you a break. interesting lectures

Melo was a teacher I really enjoyed because he really enjoys history and when a teacher puts effort into the discussion, it helps the students learn. We had a few papers that were 2-4 pages long but overall it was easy. For the tests, you can get away with remembering in class discussion and looking up the terms on the study guide.

Amazing teacher and teaches with passion. Highly enjoyed the class. He is very strict compared to other instructors, teaches like a professor at a university rather than a community college but I like that. Lectures are insightful, but be prepared to participate. If you refuse to participate in class than this is not the class for you!

Excellent teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable and his lectures are very thorough, insightful and well-organized. Some commenters incorrectly suggest that his lectures are not useful for the exams. The lectures work as an excellent companion piece to the required readings but are not a substitute for them. Easy A if you do the required work.

Lectures are entertaining and engaging. Participation points and homework are classified identically so students have the option of skipping homework assignments in favor of active participation or doing every homework assignment and not participating. Great way to give less social students the same avenues to secure a good grade. A+

Professor Melo is a good history teacher and alot of the things I learned, I still remember. He makes understanding history easier than it is, and history is a difficult subject for me.

The class consists of weekly discussions and essays. While this may seem difficult, the prompts given are easy to write about & straight forward, nothing complicated. If you're taking this for an online class, I'd suggest you take this class only, as there is a lot of reading required from the textbook-often used as a main source for the essays.

Best history professor at Mt. Sac. 4 essays, 1 source paper, 3 exams and a final. Class was lecture heavy but he puts a full outline on canvas. He's extremely knowledgeable and very insightful. He really makes you critically think about history in a way that makes it interesting. Participating matters and the textbooks are a must! TAKE HIM!

Prof Melo is awesome! I took online U.S History course for a semester. Yes there is alot of reading material and you'll pass if you read, it's that simple. The reading material and videos are very interesting and are in sync with the current times so it's not boring! He's available, provides good feedback and he's fair. This class was not hard.

Grade is based almost entirely off of tests (Multiple Choice Only). If you show up and raise your hand once a week, read the whole chapter thoroughly and use the study guide, you should pass easily. The lectures aren't unhelpful, but you still have to read everything on your own and can sometimes get off-topic.

I took Prof. Melos winter online class and I loved it, he gives you enough time to turn in your assignments and hes really good at giving feedback. If you are lazy and looking for an easy A then you are taking the wrong class, be ready to study, read and work. Overall great professor and he gives you plenty of time to finish your work.

Although prof Melo assigned a lot of homework, and students should finish one essay per week. He is not a tough grader. If you write carefully you will get a good grade. He doesn't provide the rubric so sometimes I was unaware of why I lost the points. There are 4 midterms and the lowest will be dropped. My total grade is 98.09% and I get an A.

Be prepared for lots of writing but you have plenty of time to complete it. He gives good feedback on your material as well.

Definitely read the textbook as it is it has QUIZ and ESSAY INFO. The class is overall quiz heavy so be prepared for a lot of questions about the textbook especially in the essays. As easy as it is to cheat you'll only cheat yourself. Do with that what you will. ALSO he is VERY responsive and active via email/canvas inbox so that's super helpful.

Took this as a high schooler. It's an async online class. Prof. Melo gives encouraging feedback and joins discussions sometimes. He's a lenient grader on essays but midterms/finals are tricky. Email replies are fast but vague. Lecture videos are short, which is nice. Decent class overall. I'd take him again.