very good professor.you will pass his class as long as you read the textbook and review the notes cause the test questions come straight from the review sheet he gives.he even gives you the essay qstions ahead of time so you can study

Very good guy but very hard at grading. Even if u know alot about the class already it is really hard to get a good grade with this guy.

He was a very helpful teacher. The textbook isn't needed for the class however it can be used to catch up on what you missed. He is in general one of the best teachers I have had so far and would retake him again. He gave out in depth study sheets a week in advance two for the final and midterms.

helpful professor but you have to read the nook and the notes in order to pass his tests.his review sheets are very helpful

He is a great professor, has slides but not with much notes so copy everything he says very important. His class is tough like the essay part of the test he wants everything very detailed but his review sheets helps. Didn't really go in depth with the textbook myself but he does want you to know the textbook info as well. Great guy and funny!!

I had Professor Pearl for HI-113 in the spring of 2012. He was the best history professor EVER!!! His review sheets are very helpful and they clarify EXACTLY what will be on the test! Highly recommend for anyone, even if history is their least favorite subject

Has a sense of humor, gives review sheets, tries to accomodate students in exams by giving essay and multiple choice portions. However he speaks quickly so be good about taking notes.

I do wish that Pearl put powerpoint of his slides up since he does talk rather fast and it can be hard to write good notes. However he is a pretty decent teacher. I love the fact that he give the essay question in advance. The study is pretty good as well.

Absolutely nice! Test for every four chapters consists of an essay and then mix & match. He grades a little off on the essay so write drafts and do confront him about your grade to learn what you were missing. Overall hes an excellent teacher & loves talking!

This is what a reall college class is at qcc. He is a great professor and learned a lot from the class. He does talk alot and very fast so be prepared to take notes quick. His test are straight forward, his grading is very difficult but over he's a great professor and would highly recommend him.

I will admit that if Pearl would have given easier access to the course materials such as the powerpoints and talked a little slower, I think it would be easier to pass his class. However I do agree that his exams are rather straightforward but tough.

Awesome prof. 2 tests, drops the lower grade of the two...but if u get above a 90 on both...he adds 8 points extra credit to ur final exam. Also a final exam..no hw, i would recommend reading the text but I barely did...all I did was review his notes and passed his class with an A :) also gives review sheets for all exams...and essay question too...overall, pretty easy class...just take good notes! :)

I will admit that taking notes in this class was not easy since the information was pretty much on powerpoint and he doesn't send them out. However on the positive, he is rather humorous and gives the essay question in advance which makes it easier to know what to expect. He does like a lot of detail in the writing.

Dr. Pearl is an excellent professor. He explains everything clearly and interacts very well with his students. Just come to class, listen to his lectures, and you'll do fine on the tests. I recommend him 100%!

One of the things that I loved about Pearl was how he seemed to charm the class with his comedic like jokes. However he does class the class rather well and is sure passionate about history. it can be a little overwhelming at times. However you do learn a lot.

It seems as though Pearl had the magic touch when teaching since he engages rather well with the students and the atmosphere is rather comfortable. The study guide for the essay questions is pretty much what will be on the exam which is rather helpful.

Really good professor! Has a passion for teaching. He opened my eyes up to history which I never really had an interest in prior to the class. I would highly recommend taking Dr. Pearl

great teacher, very enthusiastic about his teachings. keeps you til literally the LAST minute of class...

This teacher opened my eyes to history! I absolutely loved class. he brightens my day with his smile

One of the best professors I've had at Queensborough! He's extremely energetic, knowledgeable, funny and helpful. Above all he's passionate about what he teaches and there's a lot of classroom interaction. Time flies in his class, he makes everything so interesting! He helps with writing too! You will learn so much and have fun at the same time!

Great professor in general.

I will admit that having Pearl was a great experience since he was a really nice guy that was upbeat and energetic. His study good is rather helpful towards passing.

What I loved about Pearl was how he kept the class at ease with his humor and all around nice guy. the key to passing the exams is writing a lot of details in the essays. Overall a really interesting professor.

I never liked history, but Pearl wasn't so bad...I mean, he did crack a few jokes. Sometimes talked too much, though. I would lose track of what's important for the exam & what's not, which was really annoying. Tests were vocabulary matching & 1essay. Hard to get an A on the essays. Got a B avg with a lot of effort. Recording his class helped tons.

this professor made me enjoy history! very clear but goes by things pretty quick. do the review sheets and make an OUTLINE for every exam. the key to passing is explaining as much as possible on the essays! if you fail, it's your own fault! easy A if your good at knowing terms and writing essays!

Very straight forward with his Lectures and Exams.

I remember that the key to passing Pearl's class is writing a lot of details in the essays. The more you write the better you will do depending on the question asked. The best part is that the essay question is given in advance that way you know exactly what to expect.

This is not an easy class if you do not like a lot of reading, however he makes history extremely interesting! You will work hard for your grade but it is worth it! bc u will enjoy what he teaches! His exams are not so hard if you spend your time studying! And you will earn the grade or better you want at the end :) Thank you Dr. Pearl !!

I will admit that I took Pearl in my last semester of QCC back in Fall 2009 and I will admit that he was a really cool guy. He made history rather exciting and something worth learning about. It was quite an eye opener.

Dr. Pearl is the greatest! The most wonderful person ever! He is such a great teacher, and he's so nice. He's unintentionally funny and his laugh is contagious. You learn a lot and class is never boring.

Makes topics easily understandable and has a great sense of humor.

you study hard, you get a good grade, he is by far the best historian at QCC, i got A in the class. But it also safe to mention that i had previous knowledge about the course

Great professor!! He's very helpful, his tests aren't too hard and oh yeah he's hilarious!!

Very approachable and enjoyable.

He is a good professor, and he really knows what he is talking about.

One of the funniest teachers I have ever had. Very nice guy, very helpful, and his class was pretty easy. Do little work and get an easy B. Do average amount of work, easy A.

incredible teacher class was fun and interesting a must take professor for history majors

I will admit that this was one of the best history classes that I ever take since it was such a joy to learn about history from a different perspective.

Great professor. Speaks clearly and everything is outlined in the syllabus.

very cool guy

He is a good prof. Tries to be funny and sometimes succeeds. Take him easy class can sleep through and pass.

This was a harder class than I thought it would be and its nearly impossible to get full credit on his essays, but he is very helpful during office hours and his review sheets are very clear. Not an easy class but good professor

Great professor with great knowledge. Definitely want to take another class with him.

GREAT PROFESSOR! He taught me so much

This guy is the greatest, I want to be like Dr. Pearl when I grow up.

The class was easy. There are no surprises. His lectures correspond directly to the exams and his review sheets are very helpful

Knowledgeable and knows his stuff

Great professor, easy class. Participation is rewarded so make sure to be really involved.

Dr. Pearl is an excellent teacher. He's very good at explaining the material and gives great reviews for the exams. Just attend class, listen to his lectures, and you'll pass. I recommend him a million times over!

He is an amazing teacher. His classes are so much fun

nicest man ever, will help with anything you need help in

This professor was the best I ever had, he was the most helpful and dedicated professor I met and he makes it really easy for everyone to get an A....Highly recommend this class you will not be disappointed

This was a really great class since it was very thought provoking and engaging.

really cool teacher all you have to do is read the textbook and you should do fine. easy teacher AND GREAT PERSONALITY!

Awesome, Funny, Ridiculously Brilliant

Probably one of the best teachers I have ever had! I definitely recommend Dr. Pearl

Good at what he teaches. Structured lectures. Very helpful. Knowledgeable about the material and is well informed. Enjoyed his class. Learned a lot!

Sweet guy and good professor. He knows his stuff and is very helpful.

Great and easy professor. Just try to pay attention since he lectures the entire class time, though he makes it sound like a story in order to not make history boring. Tests are matching and an essay where you get to choose one out of the three. He even provides an excellent review sheet in advance.

Awesome and very passionate. Dr. Pearl is a great guy. As long as you do the readings from the textbook and study the review sheet, you have nothing to worry about

He's one of the best professors I've ever had. You'll learn so much about European history and if you study the review sheets,you'll get a good grade. The very best,you should rush to take his class!

He is a really good teacher and he knows what he is talking about. I like him and I hope he never stops teaching.

Dr. Pearl is incredible. He explains everything so thoroughly. Attendance is a must (not really but..) because he doesn't upload his lectures online and textbook reading is boring. So if you attend and pay attention in his lectures, studying for the exams wouldn't be difficult because you'll have the answers in your notes. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM!!!!!

He's a great teacher, knows what he's talking about but he grades TOO hard. He asks for a lot on the exams. If you love history, go for it. If you hate history, don't take him. DON'T RISK YOUR GPA!

This class was really interesting to take. Dr. Pearl defiantly knows a lot but I feel like he grades to harshly on the essays. He drops the lowest grade. Textbook is not even necessary because he makes review sheets for you. So just study the words and you should do fine.

First: He does not take attendance. Second: He tries to be funny be he is not. Third: H is a hard grader. Fourth: No homework's Fifth: He's not very helpful. Sixth: No quizzes Seventh: Do not take him he does a poor job. GoodLuck!

One word: BRILLIANT!

Incredibly nice and helpful. My absolute favorite professor. Just don't expect the class to be all that easy.

Wonderful professor he is one of the best at the test omg the man is god

His lectures are amazing. He makes history to sound real to you.

His lectures are amazing. He makes history sound real to you.

Great teacher. Had no problem with him at all

This guy is the greatest, I want to be like Pearl when I grow up!

An easy professor. You will love history

Took him for winter session. The class was 5 hrs. for 2 weeks so it was a little overwhelming but Dr. Pearl made class time fly by!! He even gave us two 20 minute breaks which rarely professors do. Dr. Pearl is soo brilliant and he really makes history so interesting. Take him, you won't regret it! :)

One professor who really knows what he's doing. Listening to him will make you love history all over.

Amazing professor hands down. Cares about his students. Will do anything for you so you can get the grade you need. Makes the class fun and educational at the same time. All I can say is if you ever see his name for a class take him and you will not regret it. Best professor at QCC.

Great teacher. Happy to be in his class

Very nice teacher, go to class and you will get a good grade.

Loved his lectures because made history very interesting. His exams are not hard nor easy, but definitely have to study. The movies he showed were very good! If you need a history class, you want to get a seat in his class, because if you try you'll succeed in his class. Thank you Dr. Pearl

Extremely helpful professor. Very professional

Prof Pearl is a very good professor There really is no way of failing the class its all about your mindset 3 exams he drops the lowest excluding the final A lot of people complain that he's hard but if you show up and ask question and take notes and read the textbook You'll be fine Attendance is mandatory if you want to pass If you want learn

I enjoyed his class a lot. Don't be late, take good notes and you'll do fine.

Clever professor, excellent lecturer. Don't miss his class

The greatest professor Queensborough has to offer. He will truly make you love history

You won't find an easier class in Queensborough. Take this class!

You do not even need to look at the other comments. Take this class if you can. Best teacher in Queensborough. I would take him again if I had the choice.

Do not take him, he will fail you for sure. He does not go easy on the exams, he takes off a lot of points in a minor mistake. Don't take him. That's the only way to pass

Fantastic Teacher.

He is really the best professor that QCC's history department has to offer. I took him this winter and though the class as 5 hours long, he made the time fly. He is very knowledgeable and makes sure that everyone understands everything. His tests are not difficult at all. Just pay attention in class and study and you will have no trouble passing.

Great guy. His exams can be hard IF you don't study, just like any other class. But if you do, you should be fine. Gives you 20 terms and essays on the exam. Material was a bit dry at times but overall he tries to make it as interesting as possible.

Very powerful Lecture from him. You need to read the textbook by yourself. Textbook is not necessary if you hard to study the key word and prepare the essay. Exam is basic on 20 Mix and match, film questions, essays. Great professor and history course you need to remember the stuffs no express way. Also you can choose you essays topic.

Great professor. Glad to be in his class

Very Helpful professor,kind of easy grader. You got review sheet before exam.

Don't take him for history 178.. He's a really nice guy, but the lectures are really boring and long.. I would recommend taking him for another class.. NOT history 178, because i had to study my ass off for that B-

Good Professor I took him for 112 got an A now I took him for 178 an got an A in his class. His very kind professor, speak very clearly,his lectures weren't boring bc he made them interesting , its IMPORTA NT to take notes , gives review sheet with key terms and topics for you to pick and write your essay about in the test

Had the pleasure of having this prof last semester. He keeps the class intresting and is Always willing to answer any questions, he knows his stuff and gives clear information, the test are a little difficult but it well worth it.

Had the pleasure of having this prof last semester. He keeps the class intresting and is Always willing to answer any questions, he knows his stuff and gives clear information, the test are a little difficult but it well worth it. Gives review sheets for every test weeks pin advance, take advantage of that!

I have no idea how this guy can manage to keep me awake in a HISTORY class at 7 in the morning.. The class is in a lecture hall, so he doesn't take attendance, NEVER. There are 2 exams and a final. But technically one 1 exam counts because he drops the one with the lowest grade. Exams consists of voc words and an essay. Easy A

Dr. Pearl has all the qualities of a great teacher, he's very intelligent knows his stuff, very polite he is a good speaker and did I mention he's funny. he gives you a review sheet that's basically the exam You choose the essay you wanna do and he gives you 20 key terms that's all. It's a history class so you have to read .

Tough Grader. Nice guy though.

He is very knowledgeable and made the class interesting, however he is a tough grader and his tests are rather hard

Best Professor. Down to earth, funny, and also knows what he's talking about. Highly recommend taking his classes.

He gives you a review sheet with about 44-50 key terms that you will mix and match on his test. the topics for the "essays" aren't listed so you're supposed to study and get ready for a question he will come up with, and you are expected to know the information. overall his lectures aren't boring, he is a good teacher.

If you do your assignments each week you will be fine. Only one assignment per week, and he drops the lowest grade, and allows you to redo one assignment for a better grade. Super cool teacher. Would definitely take his class again; esp. if you like history.

He is a decent professor and he made the class interesting however he is a rather tough grader so be sure to STUDY A LOT for his exams. He gives out a study guide for the tests.

I had no problem doing decent in this course, The 3 hour class is rough however, I sat in the front and constantly engaged with the professor, His review sheets are really helpful! He drops the lowest grades from the first two exams, The final exam score does not get dropped! Good with extra credit! over the semester you can earn 23 points worth!

Professor Pearl is brilliant, the knowledge he has in History is shocking. Get ready to write as the tests are all essays.

TAKE HIM! Not only is he super nice and hilarious but he is an amazing professor. He knows his stuff, idk why everyone is saying he takes points of for grammar and spelling obviously if you make no sense he will take off points other than that his class was a breeze wish I could take him againHis class might seem hard at first but trustme it's not

He is a very good professor, he doesnt take attendance but you do need to be there because he is very heavy on taking notes from his lectures, which help you to study during the tests. You definitely need the book and you need to actually read in order to pass his tests, he is beyond fair cuz he gives you the review sheet for the exam a month ahead

After failing my first H112 class, taking professor pearl was the best choice I made. He's a really cool guy, very friendly. Gives great lectures didn't even feel like 3 hours. Time just flies by with him. Funny makes good jokes. I took him in the winter so all we did was watch movies & write about them for 2 weeks . Final was easy all MC. Take him

He is a nice guy but if you don't know anything about history then don't take him because then you will be confused . He doesn't take attendance so its on you to come or not, but if you don't come then you will Fail.

In my opinion he made this course one of the most interesting but boring courses. His charisma and personality makes the class fun and as an added bonus his review sheet is easy to follow.

Professor Kenneth is by far one of my favorite professors. His exams consist of approximately 20 m.c and 6 short essay responses, but honestly if you take good notes and study you should be able to pass his class. He has a great personality too, really funny guy. Attendance is not mandatory either, it's a fun class.

It was my best decision to take Dr. Pearl for this history course. Im not a big fan of history and when it comes to reading from primary sources I get lazy!!!! He was actually pretty straight forward in his lectures, just take good notes basically try to jot down what he mentions in class and this will pop up on the exam...!

I'll start by saying he does give verbal notes so you have to listen and write down as much as possible. Graded by two tests and the final drops the lowest of the two tests. If you listen and take good notes the class will be easy for you. If you're not a good note taker then I wouldn't recommend him. If you do however take him you'll learn alot.

Dr. Pearl is the best professor I had in QCC. I had him at 7:40 in the morning and he really keeps you awake, not a boring class at all. He is lecture heavy but I promise his lectures are so detailed and actually interesting... You can tell he has a passion for history. His class is just him talking, so get ready to write!

Pro Pearl lectures heavy so get ready to take notes. He made me interested in history when ive hated it since day one. Gives 2 test and a final. Even though he lectures heavy they arent boring at all. Do your reading and take really good notes and you will pass with at least a B. Powerpoints in class but only does grades on Blackboard nothing else

Honestly all history professors in qcc suck but hes good. Not effortless but its easy. Especially in the winter. Attendance isnt required, easy class.

Hes amazing, very understandable and teaches you a lot!

GREAT professor, he knows what he's talking. Write a lot of notes, and you should be able to pass. I HATE history but it was a great class. Drops one lowest grade test, and gives review sheets two week prior to the test.

I enjoyed this class, he made it interesting for me!

Very Lecture heavy and its better to understand his lectures by looking at the textbook, you don't have to buy the book but it is very recommended to read it after and/or before his class to understand whats going on.

Dr. Pearl is really great. His classes are very interesting, and he is very clear about what will be on exams. There are 2 exams and a non cumulative final. He sends out a review sheet with the terms/events you need to know, and 4 essay questions, you choose one. If you do not show up to class, or read the textbook you wont pass.

He is fantastic, best professor at QCC!

Be ready to read the textbook. If you study the key terms you will be fine.

Dr. Pearl is a great professor. He makes class very interesting, and tells jokes. Though attendance is not mandatory, you really should be in class because a lot of material is covered. Textbook is needed for studying. The tests consist of one essay question and 25 multiple choice. He is always available if students need help or have questions.

I took Dr. Kenneth Pearl because he had the best reviews out of everyone for HIS112 and I dont regret taking him at all. He's so nice and so passionate about history. Tests are about 20 multiple choice worth 50 points and then an essay worth 50 points, studying terms are extremely important but also you have to know how everything connects

I really enjoyed History 222. Dr. Pearl is awesome. Really wanted everyone to do well and always encouraged students to ask questions. Two tests and then the final. Non-Cumulative. If you receive 90's on both tests, you receive an extra 10 points on the final exam. I will miss this class! Textbook should be read patiently, it will really help you.

I took him for my winter semester and he only assigned us two written assignments, one mid term, and one final. I want to note that I have never been good at history but he was so clear and concise with his lectures that I understood everything. It's a lot of terms to remember though in 3 weeks, for mid term was 65 terms and finals 46 to remember.

He's a good prof. Didn't expect my spring 20 classes to be online due to the pandemic but he made it easy for his students to get their assignments done. We had 1 in class exam, this was counted towards our final grade still. However, he did not give any online exams instead we had assignments to watch videos and answered 3-4 questions.

Cont'd, just do the assignments online and do them on time, he does not accept late work nor does he like cheating. I was so happy to get an A in his class. This was my 1st his class and I was so worried I wouldn't do well. I was able to learn so much about WW1,2 and so much more. I would take him again!

He drops your lowest test grade. Lowkey thank god it was online. It made it easier

I loved his lectures. He is very passionate, but I gotta say his tests are kinda hard. I had him during the pandemic. We just had to watch the YouTube videos and answers the question. No exams during the online session. The people who are complaining most likely failed due to cheating. The online assignments were so easy.

Dr. Pearl's lectures are some of the best. I honestly wish our lectures were in-person because he explains the material in such a way that is clear and easy to understand. Best of all, he makes history fun. He's devoted to teaching the subject to his students. He assigns 12 papers and your final grade is based on 10 of them.

I've had 2 history classes and the amount that I learned from this professor has surpassed those two classes. You have to put the time to listen to his lectures, just as you would sit to have in class, I asked for additional materials to do his assignments but he told me I don't need any and that his lecture would be enough and he was right.

If you love history and writing long essays (+20 pages) a week take him. I had Dr. Pearl during the winter session and I enjoyed his lessons so much. He is very passionate about history and makes the lessons entertaining. Just make sure to annotate as much as you can so that you have enough information to write a good paper and get a good grade.

After having a bad experience with another history class, I took him for the winter session, all we had to do was write about some videos. It was easy, but is a tough grader. Be ready to work for your grade ! I would take him again.

Took his class Fall 2020 HIST222 I personally think hes a great professor. He leaves you lectures to watch and then one-two question to answer per week. It is a writing intensive course so the workload is expected as much. He expects you to be thorough with your answer to show youve watched the lecture. Bit tough grader but good professor nonethe

He gives you a lecture video, you have to literally write down the important facts and figures (FROM HIS LECTURE ONLY) in your own words. The thing about this professor is, you dont have to think, you just need to set aside a few hours to type the long homework assignments every week.

Many people seem to not read the comments when they choose a professor. I got an A in Dr. Pearl's class and even got complimented in one of my submissions, why? Because I followed the rules. Just write everything down. EVERYTHING!! Every date, every person, everything he talks about is important. Conclusion: 15-20 pages long + use your own words.

Basically, this is a writing-intensive class so be prepared to write AT LEAST 15-20 pages per week minimum. All you have to do is write what he's saying in his lectures. NO OUTSIDE SOURCES. ONLY HIS LECTURES. That's how you will pass. No participation is required. Pretty straightforward in my opinion. Gave him 4 stars only cause of the workload.

Very fair no surprises

I took Dr. Pearl for a winter history class that i needed so i can graduate in spring. I was nervous about his reviews but i would honestly give him a 10/10. It was only three weeks and his assignments are very easy but takes a little time. Each week you would listen to four lectures and write a paper about 10 pages just giving a recap... Easy A

Winter online asynchronous class. Avg 8 pages of essays a week. ITS NOT BAD, ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIKE HISTORY. Dr. Pearl does an excellent job telling you stories of the past and if you really just listen and take notes the papers are a breeze. The only people who don't like Dr. pearl are lazy people or people who hate history. Dr. Pearl is FAIR.

Dr. Pearl wasn't that bad even though I expected a B+. You will have three exams for this course so take down notes and read through the textbook to get an idea of what the exams will cover. If you need help please see him during his office hours which helped me a lot and did better in the 2nd and final exams.

I had him for History 205. I attended every lecture even though attendance isn't mandatory. He does't allow you to record his lectures so be prepared to write almost everything he says. Three exams in total. Go to office hours, he is very caring and helpful.

Personally i loved listening to his lectures, his lectures can be long but he makes a few jokes within the lectures. He's very understanding and clear about what he wants in the essays and gives great feedback on what you should work on.

Attendance matters only because he doesnt post anything online so if you miss the class you miss the material and he won't post it. He's a tough grader but my grades got better as the tests went on. Theres only tests, no homework, and he'll give a study guide before each exam which basically tells you whats going to be on it.

He's very simple. I took his World War 1 class. 3 exams, one of which is the final. He gives you a review, which is the exam questions. No homeworks, so you gotta do good on the tests. He does drop the lowest score, but he never drops the grade on finals (only the first two). Gotta go to the lectures, or you'll fall behind. Take good notes.