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Very interesting teacher, with very straight forward tests

Excellent teacher. I ACTUALLY MISS my hist. class now that it's over. Intelligent, interesting and engaging lecturer. Candid and fun in class. Really wants you to learn about history, not just memorize dates. Tests are not overly easy, but give painless, productive extra credit and is fair grader.

I really liked this teacher. He made history interesting and you can tell that he likes teaching, which helps the learning process. Tests can be hard or easy depending on how you study. Too much info to cram.

Very good teacher, kept things intresting. Pretty willing to help out with any questions. Really enjoys the essays on tests which kind of sucked, but besides that really good teacher. Highly recommended

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Awesome teacher. Very cynical and funny which makes class a lot better to handle. Tests are a bit hard, but if you take notes and study EVERYTHING you write down you should be fine.

awesome i never have to look at my watch

Tests are made up of class lectures + reading outside of class. Tests are multiple choice with 6 identification short essays. He is an awesome teacher and makes History a bit more appealing for those that are not interested in the first place.

Goines has a great ability to tie everything together in a very entertaining way. He's both straight-forward and clear in what he expects from his students. I liked this class a lot more than I had expected.

Great teacher! I have never enjoyed history until i took his class. It isn't difficult to do well in this class at all. He will lecture the full hour but its like he's telling a story, very entertaining. all you have to do is write down the key points he is discussing and study those notes for the test. He is a very funny and a nice guy.

Anyone who bashes this guy is a jack @$$. Goines keeps you interested for the majority of the class. If you want an A just study. It is that simple. 30 mins 5 times a week will give you one. This guy is FUNNY. This guy with Jack A. Bucco are a great combo. They know how to run the show, and keep you entertained. These guys own ACC. Read the damn bo

Very laid back. GOOD TEACHER. just listen in class, take notes, and he gives out answers. Study those, and read some more if you arent clear. Easy.

He encourages class participation and is always happy to answer questions during the lecture. The requirements for the essays on his tests have improved my scores on all history tests that I've taken with other teachers since then. His class taught me to pay attention to detail, since then I've never scored less than full credit on a history essays

I never knew I like history so much until I took this class Goines is so entertaining, I took him in the morning and you would think I would fall asleep with a long lecture of history but he makes you want to listen with his jokes and stories. Would recommend him to everyone!

Very enthusiastic. Tests require studying, but are not ridiculously hard. Attendance is not mandatory, but he draws most of his test from lecture. Very clear, easy to understand.

He's not easy but not hard. Go to class, take notes and study for the tests and you'll be fine. His lectures are interesting and funny. Definitely a good US History I teacher.

I took the Native American History Honors course. He is one of the top scholars in the country on Plains Indians. He is an AMAZING, BRILLIANT instructor and he challenges you to work! TERRIFIC COURSE! Take this course if you want to be challenged and LEARN the TRUTH about Native Americans.He also has a library degree. DO NOT BE LATE OR PLAGARIZE

Amazing teacher. He tells you exactly what to do to get an A.Gives international geography questions for extra credit. NOT boring at all but I LOVE history! Go to class. Study. IF you do bad in here,it is on YOU!HE is a great lecturer!

He is very awesome teacher, really help. I love his lecture. I would highly recommend him. I am so lucky to take his class.

Goines is awesome. He is not only the best prof at ACC he is the best teacher ever. He is smart, funny and interesting. I hated history before I took his classes and now I'm thinking of majoring in it.

Every class I learned a lot and laughed a lot. Goines is awesome. The tests are pretty challenging so you have to go to class, but I guarantee you will enjoy his lectures. Best prof ever.

This was my favorite class last semester. Goines makes history as interesting as it can be and he really cares if students learn and share his passion. Tests are pretty hard but worth it because he is stand up comedian funny.

If you want an easy A then this is not the course for you. If you want to learn about American history then take a class from Goines. The tests are pretty hard, but the lectures are funny and interesting

One of my favorite teachers I've ever had. I have always hated history and he made me feel like I was just listening to a really good story!!! Anyone who says that his tests are hard are crazy, if you come to class, which he makes you want to do, you're golden because you remember each interesting lecture. Took him for both histories made A's

I thoroughly enjoyed Goines' lectures, but I got a C because I just didn't have time to read the text book. My bad. Reading is an absolute MUST if you want an A or B in this class.

Awesome teacher! His test are hard because they are specific. You have to read the textbook but he lets you know exactly what he'll be grading. I looked forward to his class and he was very funny.

He loves to teach and its reflected in class. Classes are well organised and entertaining. He gives a perspective on history that doesn't insult your intelligence. By far THE BEST history teacher I have ever had.

I wish I could have taken US Hist II with him. His lectures are always interesting. I could listen to him all day. He knows what he's talking about, he's funny, and he is very clear about what will be on the test. Best History teacher I've ever had. I always looked forward to his class.

Best history teacher ever .... its like turning on a documentary. Dude knows his stuff.... may be a little opinionated for some peoples taste but tho i disagreed with some of his personal views i still loved the class

I took his online distance learning course. The study guide has all the information you need to know and the tests are easy. There is an option to do a book review for a "B" if you score below 24 of 30 on the tests. However, you must complete an 8 page research for an A.

My favorite teacher ever. Goines is interesting, smart and funny. He is definitely a liberal, but always welcomed others' ideas and did not push an agenda. You have to go to class to do well, but his lectures age great.

I took him two semesters in a row and he is my favorite teacher. He is funny and his class is easy IF you show up. Reading is necessary but you can skim through for terms. His extra credit questions will make you feel stupid though. Buy a globe and study it.

I want him to be my friend! He's fair, interesting, friendly and knows his stuff. Taking him next semester! He gives out a helpful study sheet in advance to follow along during the semester. I recommend recording this class becasue of the sheer volume of information.

A very passionate teacher, loves to get into class discussions & really knows his stuff! he gives you plenty of reviews for tests, but you have to go to class cause it's a lot of information! tests are fair only if you study! he does make it pretty clear what you should be prepared for.

Great Prof! I loved his classes and he is very interesting! His tests are very hard so don't take him unless you are prepared to do the work!

Took his class distance learning. He responds to emails within the day. Appeared interested in what I had to say and provided positive feedback. I would take him again.

Loved this guy, fair grader, funny, interesting, kind of sounds like Mr. Garrison from South Park, Mkay? You don't really have to read your textbook, although you should. class is all lecture, but very helpful.

I hated history before taking Prof. Goines' class. He's a smart ass which makes his lectures more interesting. It's more as if he's telling a story than even giving a lecture. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you skip a class you miss a lot of information. He gives you a study guide that really helps and reading the book assures an A. I recommend

really good professor. really straight forward and crack jokes every now and then to keep class interesting. fair slightly easy on the grading. just study what u have to and you'll do B average. book not mandatory but highly recommended to study for some terms that he doesn't go over in lecture

You have to read or you will not pass the tests. There are 4 tests you will take in the testing center. The biggest effort to get an A in the class is to history project. I recommend you start immediately with the beginning of the semester. The tests are HARD. You need to know which candidates were "wet" and Rep or Dem. Ouch! This was a hard A.

Goines is awesome. Great lecturer. He's funny and smart and is my favorite prof at ACC. He's pretty tough so you have to go to class, but you will want to hear his lectures.

Prof. Goines is fantastic! I just finished his History I class and am wishing I could take him for History II too. He's hilarious, really interacts with the class a lot, explains everything very clearly. He really knows his stuff. However, to get multiple choice questions on the test right you need to READ THE DAMN BOOK. Take this class! :)

Makes everything extremely clear for an online class on how to get the grade you want.

He's a great lecturer that doesn't skip a beat and knows what he's talking about. He has a great sense of humor, is open to questions and is approachable. As entertaining as the course is he requires specific detail in his tests which means STUDYING. If you enjoy history you will love him.

Follow the handout and what he states to study and you will do great. I got behind and did not get to hand in my book review. Tests are long but study what he gives you, read the book and use his on-line tutorial to help study the material. He answered my questions quickly and overall very helpful and easily understood what was needed.

Just took him for history 1 and I loved it. Highly recommend to anyone who needs this class. He is a tough grader, you've got to read the book to do well. I would take him again if he taught history 2. Smart and really funny!

Really loved his class! I honestly did not even touch the book and got all As on his test. However, it is crucial to go to all his classes. He's a great lecturer; he repeats the things that are important so that writing notes isn't a pain. I just studied my notes and his tests are a piece of cake. Make sure to know the vocab he doesn't go over.

Professor Goines' grading standards are tough, but I believe they are meant only to prepare his students for the high standards of advanced-level classes they will eventually have to take. Sadly, it seems too few students understand the value of hard work. While getting an A in his class is no cakewalk, it is well worth the effort.

It looks like the typical ACC history course, you read the book and answer the questions. Still, I really liked Goines. He responded to all of my emails right away and really helped me write a good research paper.

College history classes are lecture-heavy by definition, so I was glad that Mr. Goines delivered funny, interesting lectures. Provides a paper that tells you literally every topic that will be on the exam, *and* there's an extra credit opportunity on every test. Not a difficult course. Yes, you need to show up to class and read the text.

Goines is my favorite ACC prof. Like all of the other reviews say - you have to go to class, but you will want to hear his lectures. He is funny and smart and wants to work with you to make sure you do well

Prof Goines has amazing lectures. He will talk the entire time so get ready. However, he makes the lectures very interesting. Only four tests and a paper make up your grade so study a lot. Very liberal, but when I voiced my opposition, he was respectful about it. I would take him again for sure. Have to work hard for your grade, but its worth it!

Great professor, knowledgable/funny. Lectures take entire class time &are crucial to attend. Only 4 tests and 1 major paper. Worst part about his class is grading. Im an A student in hist and got a C. To get higher than a B, you must go to every class, read textbook &follow up w/ him after turning in major paper

the best history professor ever. I HATE history, but he made it interesting. Every class is a long lecture, but he tells it in story format. He is hilarious and nice... office hours help! I managed to write down every single word he said because he repeats absolutely everything. Tests are long, but verbatim his lectures. dont read the textbook

He is my favorite ACC prof. Lectures are long but amazing. I'm surprised that people think this class is hard. Yes you have to go to class, but he is so interesting you will want to go. Just take good notes and let him know if you have a question. Tests are straight forward and mostly come from lectures. I made an A and just skimmed the book.

All around great professor, very passionate about what he teaches and wants students to succeed. Lectures like hes telling a story rather than lecturing, which makes it easy to pay attention and take notes. Tons of material is covered, but its interesting and isnt hard to keep up if you attend class. Grade is based on 4 tests and a book review.

His syllabus might seem strict but he is a very good guy and is willing to work with you. He responded very quickly to my emails and helped me alot

When I heard the whole class was just lectures I was super worried, but he is so good at making lectures super interesting! Definitely have to study hard for his tests and show up to class in order to get a good grade. Most interesting history class I've ever taken!

I just love Dr. Goines. His lectures are long but he is funny and really interesting. This was my favorite history class I have ever taken.

Professor Goines is one of the most amazing professors Ive ever had. Ive hated history all of my life and I looked forward to going to his class everyday. His lectures are entertaining and keep you engaged. There are only 5 grades but the tests are straight from the lecture so if you take good notes and study well for the tests youll do well

Very passionate about subject. Only grades are 4 tests and 1 easy book review. Get ready to write a ton because lectures are only aided by pictures on a slideshow and you need to know all of the info covered for the tests' short answer questions. Good professor, just a lot to know in detail (no dates to memorize tho)

LOVED this professor. If I could, I would take this class again. It was no blowoff, but I enjoyed every second in class. He is an amazing lecturer. Tells things like a story to where the information sticks better, and he is very funny/light-hearted. I am now taking another history class, but I miss Goines so much and wish it was him teaching it.

Lectures/Attendance is CRUCIAL. If you don't go to class you're going to miss a BIG chunk of your test. Literally missing one class will make you miss 1/4 of the info. This being said his lectures are like a story and are easy to follow/ take notes. The first test is rough which kinda downed by grade but after you can def pull As.

Goines was definitely my favorite professor this past year. His lectures were incredible and he was super knowledgeable. However, the tests are somewhat difficult and you really have to work hard for them. They make up most if not all the course grade, so studying for hours is a must. It's worth it though to experience the man the myth the legend.

Professor Goines is the best History professor I had ever had! He was always available to help. His lecture are so well-knitted and prepared. After taking his classes, I want to be a history teacher. That's how good he is! He shared his passion! His class requires efforts. You can't be lazy and expect a good grade and your professor to be god.