Really nice. Easy tests, hard paper. Very helpful and knowledgable.

Paul is awesome, he teaches in a different manner where you want to learn and you do a lot of the research and teaching of yourself

Paul Apodaca is a great mentor and teacher who cares more about your education than other profs.

Paul wants to see his students succeed, and will go out of his way to do so. All tests were essay, but he gives a thorough review. He wants his students to be independent thinkers and is one of the best profs at CU.

He's very nice! He's also very helpful and wants his students to succeed. I would take him again.

Nice guy and very helpful, but gives alot of reading and long essays.

I find his class to be rather easy. Often he seems to eat people alive in discussion, but that is because he is a very intelligent man. I don't know if I will take another class from him ... I leave class feeling stupid or angry often.

One of my favorite profs at CU. The teaching is socratic; it is meant to promote independent thought rather than just the regurgitation of answers. Very knowledgeable and concerned with student progress.

I loved his class. My only regret was that I only got to take one class from him. I highly recommend him to anyone in the sociology field.

An extreme hard ass but in a good way. His class is only hard because he expects the best of you and will put things in such a way to make you want to do well. Very firm but also very caring about his students. I would take another class with him again.

good guy. hard on his students, but because he wants them to learn. one of the only profs here who will tell you things straight out. doesnt care about grades as much as having his students learn. good experience to take his class

great resource for all kinds of things. uses socratic method, so sometimes hard to get a straight answer from in classes. expects independence from students.

Dr. Apodaca is not a prof for the timid. Simply put, the man has a stunning intellect and there is no limit to what you can learn from his classes. However, be prepared to participate, speak up, and do your work or you'll be wasting your time.

Bad students complain loudly but their choice of words always give them away. The louder they howl the worse they are. He knows this and leaves them where they sit. Tries to prepare students to be competetive with other schools when you graduate. You get your money's worth

Best prof at Chapman. Bad students complain about him but the good students who are really interested and want a good education take as many of his classes as they can. His classes are what a university should be about.

Despite what I thought would be a boring class, the lectures were the most interesting in my life. When I took this course, Jodie Sweetin from Full House was in my class. I had a friend who came to see her, but kept coming back because the lectures were so good. For fun, he even took the mid-term

If you have a chance to take this class . . . do it! All of my friends in other FFC classes hated it but I enjoyed going to class. He makes the material interesting and there is a lot of group work. Students will actually learn useful things in this class that can be applied to other classes.

Simply the best. Apodaca teaches using the Socratic method so be prepared for class with readings done and you'll do fine. One of the best teachers I've ever had!!! I highly recommend him for any class... take him if you get the chance.

Know you**** because he can smell fear, weak students are quickly identified by him and those are the ones complaining.

Apodaca can really press the limits of most students to break out of their way of thinking. Some may see him as arrogant but he really tries to make the students understand that there is a whole other way of viewing history that is not taught in grade school. He is an awesome professor and has the ability to change your life.

One of the best professors at Chapman. He is bigger than this school but teaches here to make it BETTER. Wasn't interested in this subject so much as getting to hear him speak twice/week. His requirements for the class are clear- do the work or you won't do well. He is very accomodating. A fascinating man. If you do the work you won't regret it!

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I loved workin with Paul. He is not easy, but that is what makes him so great!

Literally the best professor on campus. He is a bada** that really makes you think. Do the reading and you come out a better person.

amazing professor that forces you to look at everyday issues in a new light. if you get a chance, take this class. you'll thank me later.

The best professor at Chapman, hands down. He really upsets the losers in the class but inspires those who want to learn. The racism of many of the students in his class was hard to take listening to them speak outside of the classroom. Many of us wish they would quit Chapman and leave us here with Dr. Apodaca.

He's a marvel of an educator. He has high expectations - belligerently so - but only to compensate from the lack of true scholarship here at chapman, a school dominated by kids coming here because it was "what they should do" not what they want to do. He'll challenge you, certainly, but rise to the challenge and you'll discover amazing things.

Dr. Apodaca expects of his students what he expects of himself: integrity and curiosity. This tends to make his classes frustrating for those who lack these virtues. I've had my positions on a variety of topics challenged both in and out of class, have gone home muttering to myself, but, in the end, found his brio disarmingly delightful.

Apodaca was a challenge, but he isn't impossible. I was worried that i had to take his class for major credit. But he is a great teacher and I ended up learning something everyday. He is not as bad as everyone says, just be ready to learn and take notes.

Do yourself a favor and take a class from him. He's smart with a unique point of view and very blunt, which will only help. You might be tempted to take one of the blow-off FFC classes, but while your friends are having fun, you will be getting a lot out of a phenomenal class. He seems daunting at first but in the end it's a fantastic experience.

Best Professor at Chapman. Whiners who are looking for high school cheerleaders as teachers are disappointed. "Rude" is a code word at Chapman and it means signals are being sent. He is only intimidating if you are insecure. Take his class and begin thinking like a college scholar.

Learned more than any other class. Lots of students complain because he makes you work and think. When you are wrong, you are wrong but students can't take that from someone who is different than them. He offers you a good education and a new way of looking at things. Take this class.

A wonderful class. Learned about things I never knew existed in my own backyard. Great teacher, wonderful support materials, the best class I have taken. Don't be fooled. One student thought he was the best and got caught cheating. You will work like you are in college in this class but how else are you going to learn?

Best professor at Chapman but you will have to grow up and be ready to work. He puts you through your paces and gives you your money's worth. Slackers hate him so don't even try it. You will learn and develop. Take this if you want an education or forget about it.

It can be easy to see him as rude, and only wanting you to see his way, but if you really look deep down into what he is teaching, you never see what HIS opinions are, he is just teaching what the book says, and tries to get you to look at things from another point of view. The class takes work, but is interesting and worth it.

Dr. Apodaca is a great guy who really wants to help those students who are willing to get outside the box. He plays devil adovate and can force students out of their comfort zone which enables them to deal with real world situations because not everyone is going to have the same opinion or come from the same background. His teaching empowers.

Great Professor. Very clear and tries hard but there are slackers who get shook up when they can't perform. Take this professor and you will learn. We have a lot of slow students who can't keep up. Apodaca is the guy to get you to Grad School.

Pretty decent teacher. He's kind of an ass and he'll own on you if you don't know what you're talking about.

Best Professor EVER. He still helps me from time to time even though I'm not in any of his classes anymore. He knows everything, plays devils advocate, and will challenge you. I really recommend this class--it should be mandatory. (I also took his intro to cultural anthropology, great class!)

He is Brilliant, but his class is difficult. YOU CAN NOT SAY STUPID THINGS HE WILL PROVE YOU WRONG!!

Apodaca expects a lot from his students and you'll have to do a lot of reading to keep up with him. Many students struggle in his class because he has high expectations and can get very personal. He teaches in the Socratic method, which can be challenging and upsetting for most of the spoiled and lazy students at Chapman.

He isn't exactly opinionated in this class. The book itself pushes its opinions on you and he teaches from the book. I never read anything after the first midterm, solely went by the mantra of "Business bad, black people good," and ended up acing the final with no reading involved. Don't try arguing with him, but make sure you speak up at times.

Apodaca is certainly a challenging professor, but is also a very rewarding one as well. He knows what college is supposed to be about, and has some great advice for students that can help them receive the most out of their education. He encourages conversation in the class, but will often make a student look dumb if they misspeak.

Fantastic liberal arts teacher. It's imperative that students read the textbook because the tests (2; from many chapters) are from the textbook publisher. Class is mentally stimulating, and extremely rewarding. Eloquent, empirical comments and questions only, he is honest and straightforward. The best tip is to speak like a lawyer.

Great Professor! But not a fan of the clas, since I never really got into it, which I regret. But normal, non over-achievers tend to really get into the class. He is really engaging and the material is interesting, but you hit hard times when you either fall behind on the reading, which is mandatory, or put off the two papers till the last minute.

A true scholar and an excellent professor who really challenges the mindset of his students. It's common to hear complaints that he's opinionated and insensitive, but this is almost always because the student isn't able to see the flaws in their thinking. Very helpful during office hours and genuinely wants to help his students.

Apodaca is one of the best professors at Chapman. A lot of students can't stand him because he is intolerant of ignorance, but he successfully uses this tactic to promote thought and logical accuracy. I haven't learned more from a professor, and have taken three of his classes. Put away your pride and youll get a lot of of his class.

It's really simple: If you are a very sensitive person or cannot separate what you think with how you feel, then avoid taking his class. He is very forthright and can seem aggressive, but if you approach him as a curious and at times ignorant person willing to learn then he will soften up and share his knowledge with you. It worked for me.

Apodaca can be very harsh at times so be ready. He's a really great professor though, if you actually sit through his lectures- you'll learn alot! He says there's no extra credit, but usually there is if you're willing to go on a field trip & our tests were multiple choice. 14 pg. research paper tho & 3 other papers besides that one.

Great Professor. True Scholar. Opinionated but always willing to help.

He will talk about indians literally any chance he gets, but he is the man and knows his stuff really well. Wants everyone to succeed.

Nice guy. Good sense of humor and interesting. Read the books, finals focus on them heavily.

Tough dad-love is what he gives. Don't be sensitive or take things personally. He has a wealth of information, he's a professor that doesn't teach from the PP, but from actual knowledge. Ask him questions about anything, he probably has the answer.

Comes off as tough/mean, but genuinely cares about his students. Will definitely challenge you to think critically and open your mind, and warns that if someone isn't willing to do so this class isn't for them (in his syllabus). Always willing to help students who ask for it, whether by email or office hours. I haven't learned more in one class!

Professor Apodaca's course will only benefit you if you allow it to. He comes off as a bit harsh, but he genuinely cares about informing students about the topic. Do the reading assignments on time and go in with an open mind. The midterm and final cover material that is directly from the books so make sure you understand what your're reading.

I can see why Paul gets the negative reviews he does. The guy is rough. He'll put you in your place. But he's also the best teacher I've ever had. I can't count the amount of lectures he gave that literally blew my mind. He'll make you write long papers, and do a lot of work, but he has taught me more than probably any other person.

Paul Apodaca is an amazing teacher. Yes he does criticise the world we live in, and sometimes it is frustrating, but if you are patient and let him talk, his class is one of the most eye-opening classes I have ever taken. You learn so many interesting things, it's really mind blowing. Be ready to be challenged, leave your ego behind.

Dr. Apodaca's class is very intimidating at first, but I encourage you to stay in it. He's super insightful, and while a little crude at times, Dr. Apodaca proves to be very knowledgeable about what he's saying. Sitting back, listening, and volunteering every-so-often is the key to gain lots in the class. The workload was manageable.

Dr. Apodaca was my favorite professor I ever had. I took every class that he taught and convinced my brother to do so as well. Chapman is full of Angelo-centric students who don't have an open mind. He will make sure to open that mind of yours, that is, if you don't drop out of class. I consider him a friend now and someone I deeply care about.

I was scared of this class at first because there are two 10-page papers and reading every week (though you can skim it). I understand why some people might not like Prof. Apodaca but he's fantastic! A great guy who really cares about his students. Even if you don't read the textbooks, get them because you'll need it for one of the papers.