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HE was very helpful and made sure everyone in the class passed if we bombed a midterm or final we could write a paper (just coping our notes) and as long as we turned it in we got full credit and bumped up our grade 20 points and you get an A for participation just by showing up to class!
I had Prof. D'Argenio for T2K. Very clear, helpful, and easy with requirements. Almost too nice. All lecture and note taking. Barely uses the board. Will ask you questions to get you involved in class. Read the book, take good notes, and you'll be fine. Hope to have him for a full semester class in the future. Take him if you have a choice.
Easy teacher, really laid back and will almost do anything to make sure you get an A.
Really great teacher. Probably the best one I have ever had.
I've had the pleausure of having Mr. D'Argenio teach for my History 101 class and my History 103 class. He keeps things interesting and lively. And when it comes to tests, as long as you put forth a decent effort for the history terms you'll get a good grade on the test.
T2K. Second class w/Mr.D'Argenio. Very clear with requirements. One of few instructors who took the time to give advice regarding teaching profession between his lectures. Learned a lot in both of his classes. Gives many opportunities to do well. If you don't get an "A" it's YOUR FAULT. Take good lecture notes, participate, scan the chapters.
T2K. Three terms definitions which are used for tests. Take notes for an extra grade. Lecture format. World maps with required countries; top 12 cities of the world. Gives every possible opportunity to succeed- if you don't IT'S YOUR FAULT. Gives good advice for future teachers. Not the most exciting class but you will learn important material.
amazing professor! i had him for Geography 101(i dont even like geography!) but he made our class want to come every day! he cares about his students and helps them in every way possible.*he is a huge germaphobe* its very funny sometime.but he has great stories to keep you interested and learn more! IF YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO HAVE HIM..DONT MISS OUT
T2K - you have 3 exams. he gives you a list of terms to define..the more the write the better grade and more extra credit you get! you will also have to memorize about 10 places on 2 maps for each exam! its easy! you also have to give a class presentation! theyre plenty of chances for extra credit! AMAZING PROFESSOR!! YOU WILL LIKE HIM!
Not bad on the eyes. Lectures are often boring and does not cover much. You basically teach yourself through the terms list. He canceled class a lot which annoyed me. A lot of people failed the tests. He is a nice guy and wants you to pass. Often is too quiet during lectures though.
Very thorough. Definitely need your text for this class. Lectures are text based and he gives 2 pages of definitions every 4 chapters or so. He also utilizes the National Geographic Website. This professor offers many opportunities for extra credit. Worth it to take the class.
He, the professor, rarely shows up to class.
Awesome teacher, made the material interesting n relatable n got the class involved. Didn't count attendance but somehow I still wanted to go to this class! 3 tests n a terms list is due with each test. Offers xtra credit for every test. Very nice guy, moves fast sometimes but will repeat things is asked.Pay attention and do the terms and ull get A
Very unique style of teaching & knows how to keep the attention of his students. If you take detailed notes, ask questions, and read the text if you're unsure about something...you'll definitely get an A. Also, the extra credit seems like a lot, but with the help of the text book, it becomes a great help for your grade and even to study for the exa
He would sit there after class and continue to educate me for an hour if i wanted him too. I plan to be a teacher and hes my favorite model for it. If i could become half the amazing teacher he is I would die happy.
Make sure you study for his tests because they are worth so much of your grade. He is a fantastic teacher and he will not let any student fail, he is willing to work with you. I recommend taking him!
Prof. D'argenio is an awesome professor. He has a great sense of humor and offers so much extra credit there is absolutely NO WAY anyone can fail one of d'argenio's classes. Be prepared to take lots of notes quickly...he says it's because he doesn't get much sleep so his coffee keeps him hyper!!! The class I was in was a hybrid class so prof. D'argenio told us if he liked the class he would take the timer off the exams. So far he has done that for 2 exams
Mr. D'Argenio is one of the smartest Professors GCC has to offer. He understands students don't like certain classes like cultural geography so he tries to make it fun and easy in hopes that you'll learn something that way. Tests are easy, usually open book, and he gives lots of extra credit. Great humorous person, and great teacher.
His class is an extremely easy A, all you got to do is read the book. He is quit interesting to listen to and always keeps your interest throughout his lectures. Only it was hard to keep up with the notes because he talks kind of fast. All in all easy A.
He was great. His class was super easy and he wants all of the students to do well in the class. He really is an excellent educator and took time to show the class extra things to improve grades not only in his class but also others. I would take his class again in a minute!
Mr D is an awesome teacher! I really enjoyed attending his class, very respectful. Also understands that we have life outside of college and is very flexible to work with!! i look forward to taking one of his classes again!
It was a good class. Lots of extra credit.
I like the way this professor teaches, he knows his lecture on every aspect. He comes across with clarity as long as you listen this would be a very easy and interesting class.
Awesome teacher!!! Made subject very entertaining. Extremely flexible. Easy to communicate with and gives many opportunities for extra credit. If the effort is applied, there should be no reason that an A can be had. Thanks Mr. D.
awesome teacher, he knows his subject and if have a intrest in history he's a great teacher to take
Professor D, is an extremely chill guy. In order to pass his course you need to get the answers right out of your textbook; like it should be in a course like this. All given questions to answer in his class are instilled right in the textbook and very easy to find. Although you don't need to luck to pass his class, for the sake of it, GL.
Great guy, I took the class online but he is very slow to grade. I'm still waiting for papers to be graded and final grade was due yesterday.
First off, let me just say that this dude knows how to dress to impress. With that out of the way, he's the best history teacher I've ever had. He's extremely knowledgeable about the history, the archaeology, and even the linguistics of all the people groups we study, it's incredible. And ridiculously easy. Like, you could do it in your sleep.
Terms and exams online. Generally easy. Class itself is a little bit boring. Overall, not bad.
This Professor knows a whole lotta stuff about history. And he knows it. I've never seen him not smiling. I'm sure it would be pretty scary if he was mad. He always a fedora. Now you know everything you need to know about this class.
He was one of the most interesting teachers I've ever had. You could tell that he was actually passionate and well-educated in his field. His enthusiasm is the reason why I actually went to class.
Alright, so this is for his 101 to - anything class. If you do not hold an interest in history - go to him. If you do. . GO TO HIM. He's a nice guy, very calm. Talks to you like a normal person. His work is fair and he gives you PLENTY of time to do all of it. Act fast to get in his classes - as they go close off rather quickly!!
Very nice teacher, I do not like how he lectures the whole time. Could tell us what notes to write down
Nice teacher, does not really care about when he gets assignments just as long as he gets them, he is very understanding..can always relate to what is going on in your life. just an awesome class...even if you dont like history he makes it almost bearable
What can I say he's the best. The all around best. He wants you to succeed.
he knows his stuff. hes probably too smart to be teaching a bunch of uninterested college kids. but anywho hes a great guy, lectures arent THAT bad. hes actually kinda funny if you go to the class. He just wants everyone to learn a little bit of history and get an A
Took him online for 102. His test questions are straight from the book. Assignments are graded fairly easy, as assigned about once a week.
Phenomenal professor. I have no interest in history at all but needed to take one to graduate. I picked the perfect professor. He is extremely flexible with assignments (there are only 3). And all exams are short, online, and easy. He is willing to work with you on anything you need and is very understanding. Easy A in this class.
He's an amazing teacher and his class is enjoyable. You can really tell that he absolutely loves history. The class is fairly easy. There are three assignments, which are time consuming, but aren't difficult at all. He has 3 quick tests that are online. He is very helpful with everything and laid back. I would recommend him to everyone.
Prof D is a boss - flat out. He's extremely humorous in his lectures which just make them enjoyable and enticing you to keep coming. I learned a lot I didn't know. He is EXTREMELY educated; very smart dude. Terms assignments take a little while but otherwise pretty easy work. Take him or his wife and you're fine.
Great teacher, you can tell he loves what he does. Hes funny to
great teacher! i have some trouble keeping up bc all he does is talk but if you're good at taking notes this is the class for you!
Excellent proffesor
Very understanding when it comes to missing assignments or lateness. Very enthusiastic, puts his own spin on his lessons to make it more interesting.
Prof D is one of the best professors i have taken to date He is very helpful and understanding. he is one of the rare profs that truly understand students have a work life outside of college and is very understanding about absences and late work, he will do anything in his power to help his students. he trys to keep the lecture interesting.
Second semester in college first at gcc and if their was a way to bottle this man up a spread him thoughtout the rest of my studies I WOULD he is beyond amazing still in his class all you need to do is take notes and you will be fine Love his class hightlight of my semester
Best prof I've had so far! He truly cares about what he is teaching and he is hilarious. He's very educated, and very laid back. He really doesn't care when you turn in assignments, and all of the work is easy. Such an awesome class! Plus it's so entertaining to see his outfits lol always pinstripes and a fedora
Take this professor! Seriously,he's a trip, and is truly masterful at both the material, and how to get it to you in the most efficient and painless ways. He gives clear, thoughtful and comprehensive explanations. He's a real cool dude, I really feel like I lucked out with this class! If you're lucky, he'll tell you how he met John Cusack!(LOL) 5/5
Words can't say how amazing Mr D is great teacher funny will make 2 hr class feel like 5 mins fair which is hard to get from teachers sometimes he so good that I'm taking him again in spring this man deserves award ***Great Teacher***best teacher I had coming bk to college after 27 yrs
Great guy super hot
I absolutely hate history! his class was pretty boring, but his exams are pretty easy!! as far as his terms list they took me forever! BUT he accepts everything WAY later than its really due! he's super understanding and a great outgoing nice teacher!
Amazing teacher! Very handsome! Great class!
Mr. D is one of the best professors I have ever had. He really knows how to make class fun and entertaining and allows you to easily remember the information by remembering his hilarious jokes. Oh and he's super hot in his fedora
This teacher is great. As simple as that. Be prepared, however, to write 3 papers that all have to be at least 10 pages long (papers are easy but VERY time consuming).
i have always hated history, and i love this class. Mr D is super easy to pay attention to and he makes his lectures interesting. hes very understanding and helpful. you can tell he loves his job
Awesome teacher!
Mr. D is the BEST teacher! I never liked history until I took his class. Very easy and makes his lectures enjoyable to listen to! Great class to take even if you don't need it!
Mr. D is an absolute MUST for any history class you don't really want to take but are requirements. He is thoroughly entertaining and SUPER easy. It takes a LOT of time to do his terms lists, but VERY easy class. I questioned his teaching methods at first, but now I'm realizing how successful it is because I'm learning things AND it was easy!
Mr D ooh what more can I say about this man had him for Western civ II last semester and went to ends of the earth to find and take him again he is amazing with captial A
This teacher was great! I took it as an online class. He gave you all the work that needed to be completed in the beginning of the semester and then you just worked at your own pace as long as you had it in on time. He even opened everything back up at the end of the semester if you didnt get something in.
He was so nice and understanding. i asked for extensions and he gave them. The course was clear cut and understandable. It was not the least bit boring. He really did a great job putting it together. I wasn't an "easy" class but if you read the assignments, it wasn't hard to get a good grade. He also gave tons of feedback.
Mr. D is very flexible but demands course work be complete. If you pay attention and do your work you're most likely to get an A. His tests are easy directly from the text and notes. By far the best teacher I've had yet.
Great teacher! Just do the work at your own pace and your golden.
this guy is hilarious, gets everybody interested in the lectures and he obviously knows a lot about what he's talking about
Really into what he teaches. Instead of a dry lecture like most history classes, it is very involved and fun! This class will not disappoint!
Great teacher. Super laid back.
Great teacher, makes history super interesting and is really interesting! There's 3 written assignments and 3 exams, only deadline is last class. Exams are super easy and open book. Take his classes if you want to have a good time while learning about History!!
I would definitely take this class again or any class that Mr. D teaches. Mr. D, is very understanding . His class lectures are very interesting and often inspire students to participate. He likes class participation, he uses consideration when grading because his test are not set up for you to fail, and gives good feedback.
I have had D'Argenio for the past three semesters or His 103-104, and now Political Science 103. Being a History major, I have searched high and low for a great history professor and have certainly found it in him and his wife as well. This class is clear-cut, interesting, and not overly time consuming as long as you can time manage .
Mr. D was a great professor - would definitely take again! He understands that history is not for everyone. Thus, his lectures are very interesting. There were 3 written assignments and 3 exams, all of which you could use your textbook for and were due by the date of the last class. Highly recommended!!
I highly recommend Mr. D to any one that wants to take Western Civ. He is hands down the best professor I have had to date. He is really understanding and wants all of his students to succeed, which is very refreshing. He makes the class interesting and he is hilarious. He made me want to come to class and learn. I would 100% take him again.
Professor D- is the most awesome professor at RCGC! He makes history interesting, fun and he has an awesome suit collection! There is no reason anyone should fail this class, as long as you do your terms, pass the test which are from your notes that you should take and show up you will be fine! Thank you again Professor D for another awesome class!
I was nervous about taking an this class online but Professor D'Argenio made it easy because the expectations were clear from the start. Don't be fooled though, you will have to read the text and complete ALL of the assignments if you want to earn an A. Easy class if you are willing to do the work.
So far Mr. D. is a great professor and I highly recommend! He makes lectures fun and is super-friendly and clear about what he expects from you. He is a high grader, but you have to do the work to pass.
He was a great teacher who cared for his students. In the beginning of class he always asks his students to make sure they are not running into any problems with the course. His class is all lectures and four online tests. You also must complete a couple term identification lists which are not hard. Very fair and would take again.
Very creative and great lectures
He's a great teacher, he's very lenient if he sees that you're struggling. Participation doesn't matter but there is a lot of homework.
If you like analyzing history books and writing at least two page papers every week than this class is for you, if not do not take it
Very good class and professor. If you do the work that is assigned you will pass.
Very clear and gives everything for you. He prepares you for what to expect and the due dates are very clear and you have a lot of time to do thing! Loved him! I've taken him twice online and he's awesome!
Easy class as long as you do the work. The only problems I had were the lack of communication between student and professor. Nothing was graded until the semester was almost over. The comments left were generic and the same things were obviously sent to everyone in the class. Grading is at random, and its clear your paper was not read- every time.
super easy class, but very independant
Great teacher, all work for the semester laid out clearly on the first day. interesting lectures, homework assignments are time consuming, but there aren't many of them and they are actually very educational.
Mr. D is awesome!!! This is my second class and I am taking a third during the summer. Expectations are VERY clear from the start. Follow the outline, do the work by the due date, and it's an easy A!!!
very nice guy, beware the terms assignments. Start early, becuase they take a long time to write : Falls behind on lectures sometimes; read the textbook
I enjoyed having him as a professor because he did not treat us like high-school students, unlike some of the other professors teaching at RCGC. If we did the work that was given we passed his class. Attendance wasn't a big deal, he understood that we all had lives outside of college. I respect him as a person and especially as a professor.
He is a great professor and genuinely wants you to pass, very lenient and understanding also. Lectures are informative and he includes you into scenarios so it's relatable. Aside from being extremely handsome and looking young for his age he has a wonderful personality and sense of humor. I would highly recommend taking him. Do the work though!
I think that he is a really great teacher. He makes his expectations clear from day 1. He also explains that things happens and he is very understanding. He he makes his class fun and his work is not hard if you pay attention. He gives you a chance to pass if you want to even if you are not the smartest kid, you can get an A without a problem
Mr. D'Argenio is an amazing teacher and i would definitely recommend him for anyone.
Joseph R. DArgenio is a very good and fair teacher. I recommend everyone take him for any of the classes taught by him. My wife recommended me to him and I am happy i actually listened to her for once lol
A really easy class. He's awesome.
This professor is an amazing person. Mostly everything is online. All exams and term identifications are super super easy. Lectures in class but is very fun and relatable. LOVED HIM!!!
Makes your life as an online student very easy and convenient. Extra credit and extended due dates.
He truly cares about the subject he teaches, but he also genuinely cares about his students. After dealing with a lot outside of school this semester, I missed a lot of class and Professor D'Argenio was more than willing to talk with me and help me catch up. He's one of those teachers that makes a difference in the lives of his students.
If you somehow manage to get out of this class with an 80 or lower, you're either ridiculously lazy andor illiterate. I've had this professor for three semesters and he could not make a class more educational but simple and easy. He cares about teaching more than grading. His students more than tests. Take this guy, you won't be sorry! Mr. D ROCKS
Class with him in person is much more interesting! One of my favorite professor!
He is a GREAT professor! He's so funny and simple! The material may be boring, but he tries VERY hard to make it as fun as possible. *and that's our kind of fun, not the teacher "fun"* If you're into a professor that has you laughing every class then i HIGHLY suggest you take him!
He's very nice and helpful. Half the class is online so all of the work is submitted through blackboard tests, vocab assignments, everything. Literally just show up participate in his lectures if you take notes and pay attention you pass, you nay have to read a little but nothing is required. His lectures are crystal clear and he is not boring
Professor D is cool, i was scared to take this class but i had to. did better in this class than all mt other ones and had no interest at all for it. recommend you take this professor
Mr. D. was so funny! He made history really interesting and wants to help his students pass anyway he can. I highly recommend him as a professor, you won't regret taking his class.
His lectures were fun, he wasn't strict about participation, and his tests were easy.
Great class!
This was my 3rd semester in a row with Mr. D. All of the information and expectations are clearly spelled out in the syllabus. If you follow the instructions, complete your assignments and tests on time, this class is an easy A. I would definitely take his class again!
This teacher was phenomenal. I took American federal government for fun, his DQ's were long enough that you could write a two page paper for each but I believe he only required 250 words or so. I would take this professor again!! I learned so much and it was online, so he really put the information out there for you to understand completely.
Fantastic professor!
Great professor, would defiantly take him again.
Great teacher, works at a great pace! I've taken two of his online classes. He gives clear and specific instructions. Assignments aren't hard, he grades fair, and provides extensive feedback. A+
Probably one of the best history professors Ive had in a long time. His terms can be a little demanding, but if you stay on top of your work, you should be fine. He is more than willing to work with students on delayed tests and work.
Mr. D'Argenio is a great guy. I had him for Western Civ 1 and you can tell he loves history, which makes the lectures easier to listen to. His terms lists aren't hard to do, but they are extensive. He doesn't care too much about attendance as long as you do well with your work. Overall, an interesting man and an interesting class.
Mr. D'Argenio wants you to get a good grade. He models his class after this and the content is not difficult at all. The only requirement is that you set aside time to complete his assignments, which I might add, are not that many at all. As long as you do the assignments the rest is easy. 10/10.
Great teacher and already scheduled to take him for two classes next semester
Great teacher. Would definitely take him again.
Mr. D is AWESOME you don't have to go to class, everything is on ELearning. There's three terms identifications and three tests ALL on elearning. Would take a thousand times over.
Just have to make sure you read the chapters.
Mr. D is great. He is super funny and helpful while also being a great guy who understands how crazy a semester can be. While he has due dates, he won't kill you if you turn something in late.
Easy course . Mr. D'Argenio is super nice and very lenient.
Mr. D is hands down the best professor I've ever had. I've never liked history, but he's so charismatic and makes history so interesting that I've contemplated changing my major. He's also extremely lenient and understanding as far as assignments go, and he's very eager to help if you have any questions whatsoever.
Mr. D' Argenio is a very Great Professor! He keeps his classes so interesting that you'll feel like you are in history yourself whenever you take one of his courses.
Professor D is an amazing teacher, hes very helpful, and he keeps class interesting. Im not a fan of history but I would take his class again if I could.
He's very fashionable (expect a fedora, suit and cane when he comes in) but he is very helpful with his work and most, if not all of his assignments and quizzes are online. He's a very humorous and amazing professor. I would definitely recommend this teacher to anybody who wants to take Geography
He always makes sure the students needs are met! He always went out of his way to make sure all his students were okay! If you take his class you will not fail!!!
Mr. D is GREAT! Had him for four classes already and would take again. He is hard grader and makes you work for it. However, that's what makes you read, write great papers, understand the material, and helps you do well on tests. I can not say enough. He is great! Take him for West Civ, US History, Geo, and Political Science.
I took Professor D'argenio this semester for US History online. There were 8 discussion papers and 3 tests. His discussion papers only had to be 250 minimum, but mine were always around 500-600 words and he never gave me an A on them only because he didn't like my writing style. I would not recommend his online class. Try the lecture instead.
I took online summer course for cultural geography and I got locked out of blackboard and could not email professor online. I emailed professor at school email yet he never responded so I could not get my assignments and fell behind in the class. I could not get a refund for the course so I was out of hundreds of dollars. He never emailed back.
Ive only had him online, but his class inst hard! So much extra credit! just essays, and test, but he doesn't grade tough at all.
Mr. D Is one of the coolest professors around. He really cares about what he is talking about in class and he cares about his students. He is a hilarious professor and all around good guy. Teaches similarly to his wife, Gina Rongione-D'Argenio. The world needs more professors like him and his wife!
Grades fairly and gives useful feedback on assignments. I took this as a summer class online and this professor was very understanding in regards to how quick the class is and how much homework there was assigned. I would recommend this professor.
Mr. D brings joy to history. He makes you laugh, and wears interesting clothes. He is a very interesting person, and makes you like history. He is the best history professor. He spreads out his work and homework and is understanding to student needs.
He was one of the best professors I've had. He gave good lectures and was fair grading. Nice person and willing to help outside of class.
Great Professor. He has a great attitude and passion towards history, and it really shows through his lectures. The workload is somewhat heavy, but he gives you the full semester to complete everything. He is very lenient and understanding with any problems you may have.
Mr. D'Argenio is a good professor, he really cares about all of his students and their success. He gives you multiple chances to raise your grades through extra credit and you can always ask him questions if your confused about a lecture. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to take History.
I took his online class and it was cut and dry with numerous extra credit opprotunities
Great Professor! Everything was posted at the beginning of the semester and he answered all emails promptly. Assignments and tests were simple and straightforward. It was a no stress online environment and course.
Most papers graded after semester's end, generic copy & pasted feedback, arbitrary points taken off without explanation. Doesn't answer messages, the feedback for papers graded after semester was over included resources to help write history papers. Probably would've been helpful at the beginning of the semester? Not a good online teacher.
My first online . I heard online classes are so overwhelming but he made the content very simple . I took him in the winter time for the accelerated 5 week course . It might seem like a lot of work at first but it becomes easier . Very good professor .
Terrible online teacher. Doesn't reply to any messages, participate in the class, or grade anything till after class ends. Feedback given is identical for all students, making it useless. Completely absent and unresponsive, you'd be better off taking a history book out of the library and reading it yourself. Save the $500, no teaching happens here.
I have taken Professor D quite a few times and he has always been understanding and fair. He is a great guy and wants to see the student succeed. I highly recommend him and will defiantly be taking him again.
Didn't grade anything until after the class was over. Didn't reply to any of the numerous messages I sent him. Was absent for the entire class, never gave any grades or feedback, never participated at all. After class was over and grades were given, every single student got the same copied and pasted feedback on every assignment.
Mr. D is one of the best Professors out there. He is very kind, and cares about his students. He gives excellent feedback, and is really funny. I had him for two semesters, and he makes history interesting. I've always enjoyed his class. He is really honest and over a wonderful professor, and person.
He was a very awesome professor for an online class! I ended up taking a different class of his over the summer. Definitely would suggest to anyone looking for an online class!
he is a very understanding professor, and he makes the class very interesting! I never liked history until I took his class. he doesn't just talk it to you like most, he tells it like a story and gets the class involved and intrigued. I would take his class!!!!
He does a great job with either online or web enhanced classes, but I suggest his online classes. The online classes are the same work with no class time. Easy course work, but the few assignments he gives can be time consuming. Just do the work and the class will be a breeze. Also, he is very understanding and very lenient for due dates.
Seriously, one of the most enjoyable classes I have ever taken. D'Argenio is an amazing professor who understands how to teach effectively in a manner in which people in his field actually work. The tests are super easy. The homework, while time consuming, is super easy as long as you have the book and take just ok notes. 100% recommend taking him.
Pretty easy class. Assigns 250 word essays about a chapter in the textbook. You must cite the sentences used from the book. Gives good feedback on assignments and will tell you how to improve. Him and his wife are awesome!
Super great professor! I took this class to finish my high school requirements, I'm a sophomore, it is an easy A. We had 8 essays and 3 tests, he graded fairly easily. There was a lot of reading , but it was really easy to get an A as long as you read each module.
Mr. D is a great teacher. I took his Geography class online, and not only did he respond to concerns from students quickly, he was also very understanding regarding issues with completing assignments. There were eight essays and 3 exams so as long as you read the book, you'll do fine!
Not necessarily a tough grader, but I received a lot of points off for dumb things (like using conjunctions, which during my time studying for my bachelors in communications was never a problem.) Easy assignments and lots of extra credit offered, just wish I knew if I needed it since none of my assignments are graded yet. Assuming I'll get a B
Does not respond to any emails. Does not provide personal feedback to any assignments. Does not know the definition of the word "suffrage," which is somewhat disturbing, considering that he instructs Political Science courses. 10/10 do not recommend.
super nice. hates emailing, takes a while to reply. teaches a bunch of courses. great guy. really funny. respectful to his students. first time ive ever liked history. first time ive ever really learned anything in a history class.
This professor is one of the best professors to take for a history course at rcgc. You can he really cares about the courses, as well as the students he is teaching. The tests are difficult, but he prepares you well for them.
Professor D is amazing. He is the easiest professor you could ever have. He doesn't allow anyone to fail and you basically just need to show up to pass. He gives tons of extra credit and his assignments/exams are so easy. 10/10 recommend.
Great professor. Very Nice. His lectures are from the textbook so it is very helpful to read the textbook!
Me D. Is really amazing. He was my only professor this year who cared about his students rather than himself. He also wears the coolest ties every class. Ill miss him next semester.
Great teacher I'd def take him again if needed!! Not hard at all, really there is no way to fail his class.
Great teacher. Very passionate about the subject and explains everything well. There's not much homework for the class and the exams are all Multiple choice and open book.
Great and funny guy
Great professor, highly recommend. He is skilled at teaching and gives great lectures. He has a likable personality and funny!
Mr. D is the best professor at Rcgc I have taken him for a total of four courses now and without a doubt he has been the most inspirational teacher to me. His lectures are always enjoyable and the tests are open note open book you really have no excuse for not getting an A.
What an amazing professor. I had him for an online class and my test timed out and he took the time to meet me and reset it for me. This is an easy and fun course and I would take him in person. He's wonderful.
This Professor is awesome!!!!! Th e work load is not overbearing, and he is always willing to work with you!! Take him!
Mr. D. is an EXCELLENT instructor. I have taken him for several classes as did my brother. He came highly recommended. I say that he is a tough grader but only because he wants you to read the book and understand the material.. Sure you can write the minimum 250 words but did you truly read and do you actually know the material.
Mr. D. is an EXCELLENT instructor. He came highly recommended. I say that he is a tough grader but only because he wants you to read the book and understand the material.. Sure you can write the minimum 250 words but did you truly read and do you actually know the material. The more you write the better the grade, the easier the exams
Very Easy.
Mr. D'Argenio is an awesome professor. You can tell he cares about his students and what they learn. I really enjoyed his lectures he always got the class engaged in discussions.
Took his online US History class. He didn't grade a single thing the entire semester. He just put in the final grade. Emailed him multiple times throughout the semester and was never answered. In class may be a totally different story but I highly advise against taking his class online.
His online geography class is very easy, anyone can pass it. As long as you do your work, you're good. His grading can be strict at times, but you can always do extra credit. Plus, not a ton of work. Would definitely take a class with him again.
Mr. D'Argenio is a great professor! His lectures are hilarious. On the first day he walked in with a fedora on his head and a cane under his arm and his wife came in with dalmatian leggings. Every sentence that left his mouth was entertaining. He also gave me extra credit for writing about the horses that Cortez used.
Tells jokes very few assignments honestly its hard to fail his class
He is super laid back & an engaging lecturer. He gives you assignments at the beginning that you have all semester to complete. He gives extra credit opportunities & genuinely cares about his students, not just their grades and classroom etiquette. Not to mention he is an impeccable dresser. I highly recommend.
Super chill teacher, I had some days where I couldn't attend class and he would say no problem just check the syllabus for due dates. Very nice and very funny, cares for his students to pass.
I heard great things about the professor so I took his online class, but he never answered my emails and he didn't grade a single assignment until the courses ended, then left feedback that I obviously couldn't use to improve because the course was already over. Maybe he is a cool guy, but I wouldn't take his online class.
Mr. D'Argenio was literally one of the best professors I've ever taken, his quizzes are super easy, and he gives you multiple chances to take them. No exams, only quizzes, and he offers extra credit for each quiz. His notes go along with the quizzes. His lectures are very specific and they're usually funny. He's really laid back and just great.
Great professor! I would take this class again anytime! Hes very engaging and very knowledgeable in the subject matter.
Absolutely loved his class, 10 quizzes online which you could use your textbook and notes which helped a LOT. 2 big term papers which he gives you a lot of time on. lecture are fun, loved listening to him. Also gives you a lot of extra credit options. would definitely recommend.
Do not take this professor if you want feedback. I took the 5-week class and did not get any feed back or responses to emails. He posted the grade after the semester, and luckily I passed. Reading the previous reviews, he seems like a nice guy. But, I will not take him online again.
Very easy class to take. As long as you finish all of his assignments before the end of the semester, you'll get an easy A.
Professor D'Argenio is an excellent professor. He is an outstanding lecturer and his class discussions are very interesting. One negative about his classes is that he is very slow to grade and not very responsive to emails.
I really liked him. His lectures are very funny and engaging. My only word of advice is to make sure you're keeping up with the homework. He didn't set any due dates and we didn't quite finish the lectures, so it's better to be ahead on the homework so the last day doesn't sneak up on you.
Took US History 1 & 2 with him - both accelerated 5 week courses (summer and winter) - I love him. The only hard and fast due date is the last day of the semester, so you can truly go at your own pace. Each module is 1 quiz and 1 paper; about 2/week. No final or midterm; pdf version of the textbook easy to find for free online.
This is class is pretty easy. You have 10 online quizzes that all the answers are in his notes or the textbook. You have 2 Term Assignments that take a long time to do but he gives you a long time to complete them. My only complaint is he takes FOREVER to respond to emails. If you email him a question don't expect a reply for about a month.
I took 2 online history courses, he is great! But, I did not like the essay format of the assignments, it felt to much like English making it hard if you have not taken English yet. It makes more sense to focus on content instead of format. Have every student answer straightforward questions from each chapter instead of one, it would help testing.
Professor D'Argenio has a great structure for his class. Everything is due the very last day so it takes a lot of pressure off of students who have a lot of other responsibilities. My one frustration with him is his lack of communication. I have, and am still, waiting for him to email me about an assignment, and the class is already over.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. I have never had a more frustrating experience with a teacher. He doesn't grade anything until the day before assignments are due and doesn't answer emails. The syllabus and rubrics are useless. I would get questions correct on quizzes but they would be marked wrong. I was a straight "A" student until this class.
Professor D'Argenio has a very straightforward grading criteria. As long as you follow that criteria, it's pretty easy to get a decent grade. I never had to reach out to him about anything so I'm not aware of how easy or difficult it is to receive extra help. Regardless, he does offer extra credit and all due dates are at the end of the semester.
Professor D'Argenio instantly became my favorite professor! His lectures bring the material to life with immersive stories, making it relatable and comprehensive. Not strict with attendance, though you won't want to miss his interesting lectures. Everyone is offered extra credit options, chances to retake quizzes, and help throughtout the course.
LOVE this professor! Such a kind and funny man, very understanding and helpful whether your in person or online. Offers extra credit and really wants you to understand and do well. So helpful and will do anything to help you pass. You have to do the work but he is very leniant with deadlines and understanding of all issues. Interesting classes too!
This online course had 8 modules each with readings, an essay question, and extra credit. All were due by the end of the module so you could choose when you wanted to start and finish your work. He graded relatively fast and with all the extra credit opportunities it was an easy A.
I really enjoyed this self-paced US History course, it was flexible around my schedule because I was able to work at my own pace. I would definitely take another course from Mr.D. :)
Lot of work. Obviously minimal effort on professor's part. During the 5 week course didn't grade anything till a couple days before the end of the semester. Grading focus was on English rather than subject matter. Not sure he read any of my submissions. No useful feedback. Could have learned as much from YouTube in 2 hours. Boring and uninspired.
Pretty good professor, his lectures are long but as long as you do his terms identification papers, youll easily pass.
This professor was very easy to follow. You have 10 quizzes and two written assignments to complete by the end of the semester. He gives suggested due dates, which are great to follow. There are lectures, but they are not required. However, they are fun to listen to! I enjoyed his lecture stories, and the workload was simple enough to excel in.
Mr. D is super sweet and very easy to talk to. His lectures might be boring if you already know the info, but he is entertaining and nice to listen to. When our class was cut short by Covid, he said he would respond to emails more, I sent him 2 important emails about papers we had to do and he didn't respond at all.
im not one for history but he made the class pretty enjoyable
I took this class online and the class is very organized and easy to go through. Instructions were sometimes unclear since I would follow them and he would proceed to tell me how I didn't explain something that was not in the instructions. Gives 1ESSAY + 1QUIZ each week. Liked the professor himself but not the amount of work that was given.
Awesome professor
Awesome Professor! Easy guidelines, and lets you work at your own pace.
Professor D'Argenio is really lecture heavy, and while it's slightly tedious, I learned a lot. Overall, I loved the class. He keeps things interesting, and as long as you pay attention, the class is incredibly easy. I'd absolutely take this class again.
amazing professor. class is not stressful at all - good to take if you need the credits but have a heavy semester. attendance is not mandatory. class is lecture-based and there are only a few assignments.
All of this professor's courses require a large amount of reading. If you read the material in the textbooks then you will pass with a higher grade, yet if you begin to get lazy and skip a chapter your grade will be the proof of your laziness. Overall an amazing professor that wants all of his students to pass and to learn the material.
hes a total vibe, nice to everyone in class
I really enjoyed his online class, he put all of the work assignments and quizzes up the 1st day of class. I was able to work at my own pace. He also gives a lot of helpful feedback for essays
This professor is so nice and so chill. I personally HATE history so I will never enjoy what he teaches, but I like him as a person. He doesn't care about attendance. He is also very chill about due dates just as long as you get everything in by the end of the semester. He assigned an okay amount of homework, just quizzes and term identifications.
Really great Professor that can paint out a picture with words in history
I hate history so I don't like what he teaches but he's very chill, understanding and funny. I like how he posts the assignments the first day so I can do my work on my free time. I would take him again.
This professor is fantastic! Super flexible and easygoing. He also gives tons of resources for the sections and notes, so you learn a lot of stuff in his class which is excellent if you're interested in the subject. He allows quiz retakes and extra credit opportunities, so getting an A is very easy. Overall great professor 10/10/
Professor D'Argenio is a really nice and approachable guy. I take him for US History which is not my favorite subject or even a part of my major. Even so he has made the subject interesting enough for me to pay attention in class and even sometimes enjoyable.
Professor D'Argenio's Introduction to Western Civilization class is by far one of the easiest classes I have taken in my career as a student. He assignes all the work at the beginning of the semester and lets you work on it at your own pace. The lectures as fun and interesting.
Prof D'Argenio is very straight forward about what you need to do to pass his class. You have 8 DQs and 8 quizzes, and you have to finish them by the end of the semester. He offers extra credit and you don't get points taken off for late work.
I am taking two classes with Mr. D. This one is introduction to political science. Would definitely take him again. About the same amount of work as other classes but no stress. Work at your own pace and there is a lot of extra credit. An online class but its easy to follow, I felt like I knew exactly what I needed to do to get a good grade.
The professor is great.
Professor D'Argenio is a very flexible professor. He gives assignments with understanding. The only way you could fail is if you don't complete the assignments, as the deadlines are extremely flexible. All lectures for my class were posted for print and assignments are well explained. Would definitely take again!
Professor D'Argenio is great. He grades fair and if you have tech issues he is very helpful (it doesn't impact your grade). Lots of lectures but he explains things well and posts notes. Gives ample opportunities for extra credit. He does not respond quickly to emails but he is upfront about that and it really doesn't become a problem.
Very good lectures, as they are all very in depth and you can really learn a lot if paying attention. Does not have many grades he puts in, and those he does put in are fairly easy to complete with ample time to do so. 10/10 professor. I wish all were like him.
Easy and straightforward class with minimal assignments which are fairly easy. Attendance is not graded which is a big help if you have a hectic schedule. Would take him again
Straightforward course with interesting lectures. 100% would take again.
I have taken Prof. D'Argenio twice, once fully online and once in person (which is this semester). I absolutely love him. He is funny, and cares about us learning the info more than a grade. On a hard day for me where I couldn't be in class, he was beyond understanding. He makes things easy to understand. An amazing teacher and great person.
In this class, all you have to do is 8 essays and 8 quizzes. I love this for the simple fact I was able to get all of my quizzes done and just focus mainly on my essays which were my problem areas. Professor D'Argenio is a great professor I feel like all professors should be like this when it comes to classes.
This is my 3rd class with Professor D'Argenio and there's a reason for it. He's great, makes classes and the schedule flexible. He is fair and gives everyone an opportunity to be set up for success.
I loved listening to his lectures about history. I had some unexpected health problems so I missed about 6 weeks of school. The last thing I was thinking about was my schoolwork. Mr. D came up with a plan moving forward. He wants nothing more than for his students to succeed in his classes. He is very down-to-earth, caring & real with his students.
Really enjoyed this class. Each mod is set up with tons of extra information, a quiz and an essay. He gives great feedback and posts really interesting reads through out the course. I would take a course with him again.
Professor D'Argenio is great. Quizzes and essays for each module, but he shares helpful info that makes it easy. He grades fairly, and also gives great feedback with each assignment. He responds to emails in a timely matter, and grades quickly. His goal is to make sure you pass. He gives out extra credit for each module too! I enjoyed this class.
Online class, every assignment was due on the last day of class, so you have the freedom to complete assignments when you can as long as everything is summitted by the last day.
Professor D'Argenio's class was an amazing introduction to political science and presented the base concepts clearly.
This professor is a pleasure to have during my summer and winter semesters. Essays and quizzes everyweek along with extra credit every week. That is the whole curriculumn too. It was filled with info and easy to excel in.
He posted all of the assignments on the first day, so everyone could do them at their own pace. Thought the lecture notes were confusing and hard to follow, should've been more organized.
His class was informative, not too difficult, and he offers lots of extra credit opportunities. He does require a paper for each module, but they aren't difficult. The quizzes are easy, and on the online course the quizzes can be taken multiple times for improved grades. The class was pretty flexible; the only deadline was the end of class date.
I'm taking his online history class. All modules are the same with a reading, essay, and exam. The essays are short and really easy. Overall a laid back, understanding professor, and very straight forward. His class is easy to understand and makes me actually enjoy learning. I recommend taking his class.
Has a great way of teaching, and I recommend him!
I took his course in Camden Country College. I need morning classes thanks to my work schedule so I am VERY thankful he doesn't do night classes:)
Very funny, down to earth dude. The terms work is easy to do if you take notes during class. You don't need to purchase the textbook unless you want too, there's a pdf on google. Lectures can sometimes be boring but Mr. D makes them fun. I am taking him twice this semester and if I have to take another history course I'll look for his name again.
Professor D'Argenio understands the flexibility needed for a majority of students to complete coursework successfully. Professor D' Argenio lays out the guidelines required to pass his class in very simple terms. Although Professor D'Argenio is very flexible with due dates, there are strict requirements pertaining to assignments. Always available.
Is very understanding with students. Awesome teacher.
This class was very straight forward, lots of reading and writing but I personally enjoyed this class and it did not make me hate history, it helped me learn because I enjoy reading. The professor seems very kind online and is not a harsh or strict professor at all. I enjoyed the flexibility of getting my work done whenever I please.
Professor Joseph D'Argenio is great! The stuff you learn in his class is interesting, and he gives you plenty of time to hand your stuff in! He provides extra credit each week, which is optional. I would take his class again.
I only had his class for a month, but he is super nice, understanding, and patient! He doesn't give too many assignments or quizzes, he gives extra credit and there is NOT a final test/project! He gives you loads of time to hand stuff in. He allowed me to ignore the due date list and let me submit everything at the end of the semester!
Professor D'Argenio gives you ample time to complete your assignments. He allows you to turn in your work at any point before the end of the semester. I actually got to read the material and soak it all in, without feeling rushed to meet a deadline. If you do the work and learn the material, there is absolutely NO reason you would do badly.
The due dates that he set for my classmates allowed me to complete the work on time. His lectures could be more focused; he does not use PowerPoint and talks for an hour. It can be distracting when you cannot follow the key themes of the story because he needs to include more details. Often, those details are not necessary.
Professor D'Argenio has the most easily accessible coursework for any online class I have taken. He is knowledgeable of Blackboard which means I can spend more time on classwork rather than trying to find instructions. He also gives great feedback and really seems to care about what he teaches.
Prof. D'Argenio makes POL101 engaging. Assignments are flexible, and the material is straightforward. Quizzes can be retaken to improve grades. Unstuckstudy AI was a great study aid alongside the textbook. Overall, a rewarding intro to political science.
Professor D is probably one of the easiest professors you will ever have. Everything is completely online, including his lectures. There are 9 tests and two papers/assignments. Everything is due by the end of the semester, and attendance is not mandatory. The worst part is that his lectures are incredibly boring.
I highly recommend this professor. I took an online polisci class & each learning module consisted of reading a chapter or two, a quiz, an essay, and optional extra credit essay. Instead of giving a ton of due dates throughout the course he established one date at the end of the course that all quizzes and essays were due. HIGHLY highly recommend.
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Flexible with assignment dates, made sure to make announcements regarding each assignment's expected due dates, made instructions and expectations very clear. He also provided lots of extra credit opportunities. Overall great professor and would highly recommend.
Professor Joseph D' Argenio course was interesting, and I would recommend this course. The extra credit option was helpful.
LOTS of essays. I took this over the summer, and not a single one of them were graded until after the class was over, so it was hard for me to know what to change. But it you put work into it, you'll be fine. He's an easy grader and gave me all 100's. It was just a little stressful not knowing my grade until after!
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