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shes a nice person, and a good teacher...but alotta papers in higher classes.

I have nothing but good things to say about this beautiful soul.Who could forget the "Pompei" story or reference to caveman painting,"Birdman with..."Her glasses were half off her face and she played with her hair a lot. "Well fol

she is a really nice teacher... but she does play with her hair, and always seems out of breath. the class is interesting and the tests are easy if you use common sense.

Ok, so this class is incredibly boring, but compared to any other Art History class at any other university.. cake. So she plays with her hair alot, but if you miss a test or assignment, she'll give you a makeup and she'll curve the tests 49 is an F!

hey kids **** what ya heard, this **** is the ****, i learn in this woman's class and its easy

Great!

Good teacher. If you're not into art history don't take. Although it is interesting and the hair playing is funny, she's very understanding and knows her stuff.

Boring but eay class...She was annoying always playing with her greasey hair and I hated the way that she said "Class". Take her if you wanna be bored to death but get a good grade

Very clear in lecture and exams. Exams are fair and she reviews everything before the tests. Very possible to get an A or B if you take notes and do some reading. I recommend this professor.

Irene is crazy! This course is so much fun, and I love this woman. Irene and I have had many conversations while outside smoking before class! I highly reccommend this course

The class is cake. She's interesting and knows her stuff. Nicotine and caffeine addict. Needs some shampoo. Quirky, but very nice lady. Don't buy the book. 85-100 is an A

Was a great class. I loved her. She knows what she is talking about and it is interesting. She gives oprotunities for extra credit with each test. 85% or above is an A! It's great!

This class was so easy. Class is not that exciting but it's an easy A. Take this class! Kabala is really nice!

Biggest challenge in this class is not falling asleep in a dark auditorium. Nothing hard about this class. Easy A to get a requirement out of the way.

Boring but easy. Can be interesting sometimes but it was still a challenge to stay awake. However, she is a very nice and understanding person that is easy to get along with. Easy A.

Class can be really interesting. She knows alot about what shes teaching and tests as well as grading is more than fair. I feel like I really learned something from her.

easy biggest blow off class ever

Dr. Kabala was tough on us with our tests,she expected you to know material from class discussion and from the book.She was very encouraging and knew her stuff!Her quirkiness kept the class interesting and fun.Loved the upper level classes.

One of the easiest classes ever! Shes crazy but a great teacher. I got an A and did nothing. Take her!!!!

She rules. Her helper is a ****, but Kabala will be more than willing to help you.

Such an easy class, she puts study guides on the web so going to class is pretty much optional. The tests are cake and shes crazy! Definitely take this class. Only downfall is it can get boring sometimes.

GREAT PROF. TO TAKE FOR ART HISTORY! Everything she does is on WebCT and there is no attendence policy. DEFINITELY take this prof. she's craaaazy!

Kabala is very respectful to students , especially concerning class assignments. There are very few. She likes class participation; the class is more interesting if you contribute.

She is awesome! She makes the information easy to understand and wants you to pass. She has review days where she tells you everything on the test. These were very helpful! She also lets you out early almost every class. I LOVED HER!

She lets you out early, the work is easy because she reviews it, and there isn't much reading. It is a great class and she is a great professor. Not only that, the material is very interesting to study.

You can tell she is passionate about what she teaches, shes a ncie lady and a good professor. Definately take her.

She is a very intelligent person, which only helps to broaden my knowledge of Ancient to Medieval art work. I thoroughly enjoyed the class, and I recommend Dr. Kabala to anyone thinking about taking this class.

Dr. Kabala is very enthusiastic, and enjoys it when you participate. She really loves art, and will make you love it as well.There's no attendance policy, and the exams are easy, there are study guides for everything. Take her, it's a great class.

I think this woman is just amazing! She's so passionate and intelligent and I just stare at her in awe of the wealth of knowledge she wants to share with all of us. She just really intrigues me, she's incredible. She speaks Polish fluently, is an artistic genius, is deep and sincere. Take her class!

Great prof. She's so interesting. I mean sitting in the AUD is a little hard sometimes without lights on, but its a great class, and easy.

Dr. Kabala has got to be one of my absolute favorite professors at IUP. She's made me want to minor in art history just so that I can have more classes with her. She's extremely interesting, intelligent, and rather laid back about school policies (grading scale, attendance, etc.)

She is QUIRKY. There is no other word to describe this woman. I knew nothing about art going in, but you really dont need to. You def. have to study for tests but there are only 3 + one essay on a pc of artwork from the Gallery. Fairly easy for Arts credit.

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Being an art major, I had to take this class. But I enjoyed every minute of it. She's definately an odd one, but great prof. Irene's definately worth taking. You don't need to know a thing going in there, because you learn so much when you leave.

Although there is alot of writing, she is very understanding and willing to help over anything. She is so intelligent, and wants the best from you. Missing class is not a big deal, she doesn't notice half the time. She makes tests easy enough if you go to the review

Kabala is a great prof. I learned a lot from her class, and I hope I can get into another one of her classes. Easy-going, funny, very helpful when it comes to late work and making up tests. Take her if you can.

Probably the most caring professor I have every had. Her classes can be very boring but if you dont get an A in her class jump off a bridge. Thats how easy it is!!!

she cares a lot about what shes teaching and does a good job of getting the point across. if you go to the review you'll have no problem on the tests.

I slept every class and still got a B easy prof. But very boring.

Good Professor, is very fair and gives many opertunities to up your grade. Have to study for the tests but they are definitly do-able. Lectures can be boring at times but you get out early almost every day.

Awesome professor. She's not really easy, but there are alot of oppurtunities to get a good grade in the class. She's insane, but fun. She knows what she's talking about and will tell you every little detail and get a laugh out of almost anything. She's definately a professor worth taking. The best art history professor I've ever had.

sooo easy! shes awesome n funny. kinda boring at times but easy A. no attendance and she always lets you out early. cancels class a lot n never teaches the whole time (she get "tired") great class. pretty interesting n dont even have to go. she will even tell u dont have to buy the text book!!

Very good teacher. She just goes over notes the whole time and sometimes you watch a movie. Gives bonus points when like 5 people show up for class and doesnt normally take attendance. Very easy grader and loves the subject. I would def take her again...theres extra credit too and you dont need a book!

Such a great lady. Do not have to attend class if you dont want to, she is very sweet, understanding, caring and nice... what more can you ask for. Easy class

Very nice professor. She acts a little different than the norm but what art professor isn't? She changes the grading scale to ~85+=A... and offers a lot of extra credit. Study and do the extra credit you'll have no problem getting an A in the course, tests are exactly as taught in class. No mandatory book, makes interesting for a mandatory class

i love her. yeah, shes quirky and plays with her hair a lot, but she was a fun teacher. i thought it was interesting material and shes very knowledgeable. she tells silly art jokes and the material is SO easy. attendance not necessary. i highly recommend her.

i took kabala for ancient to medevil and i found it really hard. i actually failed a test and she offered to drop it if i improved. i overall enjoyed her class.

Wonderful woman,very passionate about art, as well she is very knowledgeable. Lets class out early often, gives bonus. A+

Dr. Kabala is fantastic. How can a professor be so magical. I went to class maybe 10 times total all semester and still got an A. She's so funny.

Very simple class, never any homework and she gives you study guides on webct. A few in class writing assignments that are very easy. Get out of class early every day so far. Test are pretty easy and i would recomend her even if you have no interest in art history.

Irene is cool. Has a great love for Art and is always excited about what she talks about. Halfway through the class i changed my major to art history. Take her if you can you wont regret it. NO TEXT BOOK!!! Uses webct. Take an interest in what she talks about and the class with be a breeze.

Dr. Kabala is great. Her class is extremely laid back, and she doesn't care about attendance. Has a few in-class writing assignments, and tests are multiple choice. Offers extra credit throughout the course, and information presented is very interesting and fun. I definitely recommend taking her.

i really enjoyed this class. its really laid back, tests are easy attendance is not mandatory. i would definitely recommend taking her.

Easy class. She makes everything easy with her tests and her assignments. She isn't too harsh when grading either. I would recommend her to anyone that can stand an annoying Canadian accent

She is very entertaining throughout the whole class and half the time she doesn't want to be there so she lets you leave early. She is very clear about what she says and is more than willing to answer your questions. Once in a while she gets side tracked... but that is for the best!

The class was really interesting, and she really knows what she is talking about. She's very Canadian, and you can tell the moment she opens her mouth, but it's funny. The class was really easy as long as you take notes in class. She's pretty laid-back, but very opinionated at the same time.

awesome teacher, very cool and teaches very well and tests are easy

It was a pretty easy class. She has random attendance checks so i would go to class even though the notes are posted online. Her in class review are helpful!

she is really nice! hilariously entertaining but she can be kinda tough on her exams. i would most definitely take her again never read the book just took notes. tells insanely weird stories about rome and visiting art. shes always having a good time in class unless its too hot...haha then she will let you leave. oh yeah VERY knowledgable

She's kind of out there, but the class is easy. :)

Very funny, kept all of her lectures fun and interesting. Easy tests and gives tons of extra credit opportunities.

I love Irene, Her class is rather difficult but if you go to class and take notes it is a breeze. She can be very vulgar at times, and cracks me up! She is really willing to help and work with you.. Shes a great person and an amazing professor, you really do learn alot from her and she knows what shes talking about. Take Irenes class.

I absolutely loved her! She is hilarious and makes class interesting. She has a lot of jokes and really funny stories. She's definitely strange and different, but that can be expected of us artsies. Her powerpoints are interesting. The tests can be kind of hard but if you print the powerpoints before class & take notes, & STUDY, you should be fine

Irene knows her stuff and is extremely funny! She requires no textbook teaches more of the fun,crazy artworks vs. ones out of a textbook. Tests are somewhat difficult and require moderate study, but she gives out a study guide before and extra credit after every test. She is Canadian and likes to bash U.S. politics and refer to "adult" ideas.

Attendance isnt mandatory but i highly suggest it, she tests on what she says in lecture. Exams are VERY hard. i worked my ass off and recieved an A on every test. The final paper killed me, its 10 pages and took my grade down to a B. You learn alot from her and its well worth it. Shes canadian, vulger, and twirls her haird constantly. LOVE HER.

Irene is a fantastic professor. She will teach all of her students how to write well. Her writing intensive courses are tough, but well worth the effort. She also has a dark sense of humor that makes the class well worth attending. Tests are rough, make sure to study.

Irene is an amazing professor and anyone who believes that she isnt is just bitter because they're lazy and therefore did poorly in her class. Her 400 level Art History courses are writing intensive, we had 2 5 pt. quizzes, a 10pt. position paper,and multiple small assignments leading up to your final research paper. take your paper SERIOUSLY!!!

Will teach you how to write. Very useful course.

LOVED IRENE! Great teacher! Good class and I am now a art history miner thanks to her class! You should take her class if you can.

She is VERY enthusiastic about the subject, and will tell many stories. Attendance isn't mandatory, but she does take attendance from time to time, and her lectures definitely help with exams. All the ppts are online as well as study guides. The final paper was a bit challenging, but I would def take a class from her again.

If you're not really interested in art or culture, don't take the class. It's an elective, after all. If you are really interested, you will learn a lot.

Irene is awesome! She has so much passion and knowledge for teaching and teaches with so much enthusiasm. I love her side-stories to go along with her lessons...they keep me awake during class. You can learn so much from her if you take advantage of her vast knowledge. One of my favorite teachers I've had at IUP.

Take this professor when ever you get the chance, you will learn a lot and she's got some great stories. Just don't miss any tests because she rarely gives breaks to tardies

Professor Kabala was one of my personal favorite professors. Im a nursing major and I still use the stuff I learned from her ARHI101 more than any other class. As people have said, she is out there. But take her class and you will see that her passion and experience cant be compared. Her "free spirit" is what makes her an amazing professor.

Irene is definitely passionate for art. Her class is not easy but not hard. I study the night before and get B's on her exams. Her review days help a lot. She gives extra credit for every exam. Does about 3 random attendance checks. Just pay attention in class and you'll do fine. She has made me interested in art and I thank her.

She is very passionate about art, she is a little weird, but funny! If you dont attend the review days studying will be tough, tests are hard if you do not study.

She is a funny woman, and is not a boring and lame professor. There are a couple tests and you have to do journals, which are not very hard. She goes over everything you need to know typically the class before the test which is really helpful! Plus theres no homework

Dr. Kabala genuinely cares about her students. Her class isn't hard at all. She goes over everything you need to know in class. She did cancel a lot of classes, but it was only because her dad was very sick. Overall, she is a great person and a great professor.

Irene is an amazing person. If you just listen to her during lecture, you will pass. Everything on the test is talked about in class and there is no extra stuff that you have to learn. There is a weekly journal, but she doesn't check till end of semester. She missed class a fair amount but had good reasoning. This class is not boring.

At the beginning of the semester I thought she was a little out there but as I got used to her I now love her. She's a little crazy and is hilarious in class but she helps as much as she can. She is super caring about students and she cancels class every once in a while. Be warned she hates cellphones, D2L and emails.

Kabala is a hilarious professor. Your entire grade consists of exams, vocab quizzes, and diagram quizzes. They're all pretty easy, just make sure you know what the art actually looks like as opposed to just its name or creator. She also grades on a ridiculous curve, where low B's are A's, low C's are B's, and so on. Occasional attendance is bonus.

If you have the chance to take her class, TAKE IT. Shes a great professor and shes hilarious. She has great stories and the class is all around pretty fun if you like Ancient and Medieval art/history. Exams and quizzes are easy if you pay attention. :)

Very interesting professor. Told great stories related to the lectures. Class covers from cave paintings up to more modern artists, so if you like art history at all its worth your time. I really enjoyed her taste in art, and what she chose to cover. If you show up to class and do your best to understand the material you should be fine.

Dr. Kabala is one of the best professors Ive ever had. But you have to pay attention and take notes and show up. If you play around on your phone in class or skip you will probably fail miserably. The tests get progressively more difficult and you must study to pass. Super interesting, brilliant lectures. Youll learn a lot if you put in the effort.

The class itself was great and Professor Kabala prepares students for tests really well. She randomly assigns partners for the textbook assignment which is due every two weeks. Going to class definitely helps because she gives extra credit sometimes and a lot of information isn't included on the D2L slides.

Art History 101 students be prepared to buy a $100 textbook right off the bat and write a chapter summary every week. That's the toughest part of the course though, Kabala herself is very lenient about late work and as long as you show up and put forth a little effort you should be fine.

I took Irenes summer art history course. During these 3 weeks I had rough time. The first I failed my first exam. second week my family and I got in a huge fight and I was disowned, third I wasnt allowed to leave work for an exam. Ive never had a professor be so empathetic and kind. She wanted to help me succeed.

I took her class online over winter break. As long as you use the study guides, the exams are relatively easy. Great professor who cares about her students. 10/10

She is an outstanding professor super funny & caring. Her classes are not easy but you will learn, not just art but how to write, research & much more. If you are willing to work. I do recommend recording lectures, especially for review day, gives you everything you need to pass the test. You won't need a book if you go to class. Lady is a smart MF

She's an amazing professor, Irene is the best teacher to have when it comes to Art History she actually keeps me interested in her lectures.

A pretty good lecture. Be prepared to take lots of notes.

I will not lie, you will be taking lots of notes. The tests are completely written and very difficult. If you simply pay attention, RECORD HER LECTURES, write down, and memorize everything she says in her test review... YOU. WILL. PASS. I got a 100% in this course. Just memorize, pay attention, and put in the work geez. Irene is so passionate.

At first, I thought she was very unprofessional and I was going to drop the class but now she's one of my favorite professors. There's way more info in the in-class powerpoints than online and she's a hard grader. She may talk about her cats and how she hates modern technology but all you have to do to pass is take LOTS of notes + go to class.

If you are struggling, just talk to her. She's very understanding and will try to help you.

Irene is a very kind and funny professor. Although she is a little strange and goes on weird tangents, she is very kind. She is a tough grader, but she really just wants to see her students suceed and learn the material. Study hard, ask questions, and talk to her after class. Irene really does lover her students.