Brings down a very interesting class. Is very pessimistic and it seems like he wants you to fail. Class is relatively boring, and he always looks down when he talks, and sporadically raises his voice when he lectures to add enthusiasm and excitement. It's much weirder than it is motivating.

Calarco is without a doubt the most dynamic, energetic teachers I've ever had. He knows his subject material very well, and loves involving the class in discussions. He does his best to make the class entertaining and fun, but be careful not to take him for granted. His tests are hard if you don't study. Weekly current event journals. Low homework.

Great guy, very passionate and enthusiastic about what he is teaching and knows what he is talking about. Attempts to get you to think outside of the box. He can seem intimidating but go to class and pay attention and you'll do fine. Reading the chapters is highly recommended. Don't disrupt class(phones, talking, lateness)Taking again, enjoyable.

I took this class because I had to for Saint Rose. He made good use of technology and media. I thought he was a fair grader, but a friend at Albany College of Pharmacy failed his class because Professor Calarco took off 10 points because he felt he was not putting forth effort. SO If you take this class put in some effort... and go to class.

If you show up to class and read the textbook you will pass. His tests are long, and most questions come from the reading. I think people don't like his teaching because the class is more challenging than most community college classes, but get used to it because that class is cake compared to most classes at a 4 year school.

Amazing professor-my favorite. He gets crazy with his lectures, but in a good way-he's very passionate about the subject matter and loves to teach. Tries to get you to think differently. Absolutely HATES TARDINESS. And no-shows..with a passion. Knows subject matter exceedingly well. Tests are hard but do-able; study from the book most definitely.

Great professor. Really opens your eyes to different things you never realized before. His tests are a little difficult so reading the textbook is a must. He makes you want to come to class because of the amount of enthusiasm he brings to his lectures. If you have want to learn learning take his class. I could have gotten an F and id say the same

The only negative thing is he asks rhetorical questions and always lectures. You NEED to show up on time. He always offers extra credit & those who work hard and do all the assignments gain in the end. His tests you need to go over your notes for, but it's nothing super difficult.

This guy was the best lecturer professor I had while at HVCC. That may sound weird but he really gets the subject, and brings it to life. If you do the extra credit while doing decent on the tests a B is quite easy to get.

I had him online this summer. I totally loved this class and was sad when the 6 weeks flew by. He was so cool, I mean such a geek but I love him for it. Short papers (1-2 p), discussion posts and responses to others, current events (1-2 p) I loved the readings he gave us, everything was interesting..we live in the Matrix! Take him.

most amazing professor i've ever had. he's very intelligent, funny, and doesn't tolerate b.s. which i loved because i'm there to learn. i would recommend taking him only if youre a heard worker and want to learn everything you can about sociology. can't wait to take another class with him!!

Prof. Calarco is a great professor. He does not tolerate crap in his classroms and wants everyone to participate and learn. He can go off on tangents sometimes but still keeps your attention. Would recommend taking him to anyone.

I think that he is a great teacher... He puts a lot of thought and energy into his teaching to make the students interested in what he is actually teaching. He adds a lot comic relief here and there which I enjoy. The only thing negative input I have is, his tests. Very difficult! You have to read the book carefully. Extra credit for those who show

Mr. Calarco was by far one of the best professors I have had at hudson valley. He gives a few open book tests, no midterm, the final was open notebook. He might come off as rough around the edges but he is funny and he really cares about the subject he teaches and how much his students are interested. He rarely gives hw and its easy when he does.

He's a great teacher who wants you to succeed. He answers any questions you have quickly and tries to be flexible and fair.

Calarco is a very good teacher. The work is not that hard and he is very easy going. He gives his assignments online but you can hand them in online or in person. Most of the assignments took me 10 minutes to complete. The hardest assignments took me about a half hour to an hour. This is a fun class and he is a smart guy.

Calarco was a good teacher but you have to beware of his sense of humor. most kid in my class hated him, he sometimes does bring people down but he does no what he is talking about and he is willing to help you. he has an extreme amount of energy. his class is fun and you will never fall asleep!

Calarco is brilliant.His lectures are interesting,engaging and he has a great sense of humor.He doesn’t put up with b.s. like missing classes or due dates. He is supportive if you have a real problem though. His tests and exams are doable. People that complain are not interested in the class to begin with. Great teacher! Best class I ever take

Calarco was an utterly amazing professor. His class was deeply engaging, and he had a fantastic point of view on everything. It was the most important class that I took while at Hudson Valley. He may seem a bit rough at first, but it's honestly due to the man's respect of academia. He doesn't give grades, he makes you earn them. He'll tell you that

Awesome teacher! Took this class because I had to and ended up learning and loving it! Really teaches you to look at things in a new perspective! Read the text and participate in the dicussion board, easy A!

Do yourself a favor and take this class. He's a genius and he makes you think outside the box. He's also really funny and his lectures are super interesting. Taking his class really gets your mind spinning. Beware- he expects you to get all your work done and doesn't deal with laziness or tardiness. Easy A if you do the homework.

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One of the most interesting professors to listen to. He knows his material on the course. He shows enjoyment and interest in the topic. Shows a lot of interesting videos. The assignments tend to be really easy. The test some of the questions are very tuff, but if you dissect the text well enough, the test shouldn't be that difficult.

Hes a good guy, although I hated him at first. Cares about his class and students and isnt too strict with deadlines. Hes very fun and loud, so you dont have to worry about dozing off in his class. Dont like how tests are basically only on textbook material and not lecture notes.

Great Professor! I took his online class and he is there to help you every step of the way! Gets right back to you via e-mail. His course load for a 100 class was a lot but you leave the class gaining a lot of knowledge!

Even though I only got a c was not his fault I was very into the lectures and didnt want to fall asleep like other classes I was very engaged in what we were talking about and felt it was easy to raise my hand in his class would absolutely take him again

You have to put in the work for Professor Calarco's class. He's laid back,he won't hound you for the work. It's a VERY interesting course and he has some goofy, fun ways of looking at each topic. I stayed on top of my work with Professor Calarco, reached out when I had questions, and didn't get anything lower than a 100.

Decent professor. It's not difficult but his lectures literally do not correspond to what is on tests - but they are really interesting. Make sure to read the text book!

A lot of reading. Passionate about his field. Very easy A just do the work. Always responded to emails quickly.

Absolutely amazing. Spoke about various cultures with in-depth lectures and can crack a few jokes. Went to his yoga class, it was amazing. Take this professor if you want a good time.

Good professor overall. He is lecture heavy, so you want to go to all of his classes, but the class is relatively simple. Take notes and you will be fine.

He is a fun professor who loves yoga and social equality! What is there not to love. He provides inspirational lectures and helps students learn their culture.

Before starting this course, I was concerned about the professor after seeing all the negative reviews. However, he was great! My course was a 6-week sprint. He still expected us to turn things in on the given due dates. Yet, he understood if some assignments were a few hours/days late because of the heavy coursework in a short period. Very nice!