boring as all heck however it was a very easy A

this guy bored me to tears! but he's nice, and a pretty easy teacher.

very easy A, he is very boring however he really means well. I jsut talked to him a bit before class about random crap and got an A. take him its not bad

this teacher is extremely boring but very nice and you do nothing in the class besides go on the internet and do little essays. easy easy A and i never do good in school

Very nice guy who really tries hard to be a good teacher and make the subject interesting yet, his lectures are usually boring

This class is easy, you do three assignments each having two choices, and an open book/note midterm and final. I found the class kind of interesting, but it was three hours long, too long to sit and listen.

Not nearly as boring if everyone gets involved in discussion, like he encourages. He's a really nice guy, and the class itself is easy (and he's an easy grader, too). Open book/notes on all exams. Just get involved and it can be really interesting.

i never went maybe 4 times during an 8 week course. I jsut kissed some butt and took the tests got an A SO EASY

very nice, helps you with everything, great discussions in class, very understanding and willing to take the time out to help his students

He is a very understanding teacher. He can be boring but only when he lectures. There are lots of group discussions and he makes it fun. I took the 8 week class which was really easy.

Really nice guy, easy grader

Paul is a great teacher. At first I was a little unsure about him but after a few classes I loved it. His class discussions are great I felt like I was taking a debate class. He is always willing to take extra time with you and I would definitely take his class again.

Nice guy, but very unclear. Easy class, but BORING for lectures. The books he picked out were interesting. Easy B, maybe A, just do the work on time.

If you do not like group work this is not the class for you, there is a lot of group work involved! He is a easy grader, and very clear in what he wants. The books he picked are very intersting & VERY HELPFUL! If you do all the work and put minimal effort into the essays you'll get a B. Take his class!!

I showed up for the class maybe 10 out of 16 weeks, missed two tests and didn't do half of the work and got a B. Make sure you participate a lot in class. He likes that. Good teacher, very excited about having internet access in class. Great guy.

Although the class was a little repetitive (ie. splitting into groups, presenting info to the class), it was 'ight. One of the best things is that Polloczek lets you write just about ANYTHING that's on your mind for the essays. And I do mean anything. Talk about freedom of speech. He's a mellow prof, so TAKE HIM.

Maybe went to half of the classes and left half way everytime, easy A, everything is open books/notes. He wants you to do well even if he is boring. I'd recommend him.

This class was incredibly easy. Paul is very thorough on the subject matter and is super clear with what he wants from the students. If you do the work and show up 70% of the time it's an easy A. He's hillarious too. Kind of dry, but awesome.

i thought he was great. He is much more into hearing what his students have to say. He likes to give out papers that are creative and usually interesting. Just go to class, do the easy work, and its an A

He is very easy to understand. If you're like me and dosnt enjoy english and writing papers, take this class with him. He gives us many options and makes the writing assignments fun. He can be a bit repetitive, but he can definetely get the point across.

Easy easy easy class but you don't really learn anything that will be of use out of his class. 3 hour class and kept us late every time. Open book exams.

so he is a nice guy and the class is easy. He will like you if you come to class everyday and participate. The only negative thing is that he is pretty boring. He could talk about one sentence in a book for an hour..seriously. I still recommend him though for people who like creative writing.

Good teacher, he cares about his students and wants to know his students opinions. Easy A, grades papers extremely easy, just follow the requirement.

really nice guy, very clear, homework is soo easy its basically just busy work. he always gives you options for doing essays so that nobody is forced to do something they dont want. also, you get to write about topics that are interesting to you such as: celebs, alcohol, gas prices and things of that sort. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

He is such a nice guy. Class is 3 hours long thou. An essay almost every week. Easy hmwk hes clear and easy to understand. He likes to have discussions on short stories. Hard class to get into because its a fun easy class where you actually learn

Fun approach to the subject. Fairly easy. Tells you exactly what to do. I am not a strong writer and I managaged an A. No late work, for any reason at all though so do it on time.

This is a pretty easy class that focus on creative writing. He grades very easy but will give you some ridiculous essay topics. I didn't like the final, it tried to trick you as opposed to seeing if you actually know the material. He will drone on monotonously and on in class so be prepared for a very boring class.

really easy class, quizzes are based on effort, tests are open book and note, no essay, just come to class and participate. You get what you put in as far as learning goes. Great teacher

Such a cool guy. This class was once a week and kind of long/never got out early, but it was fine. All you do is discuss philosophers and readings in groups-no right or wrong answers! Just a midterm, final and in-class/take home reading "quizzes." A really nice guy. Wish I could take another class with him.

He's a great guy and quite entertaining in his own commentary although class often became dull during lectures (the subject matter mostly at fault). Otherwise, he was quite engaging especially near the end of the semester.2 open book/open note tests, 3 assignments, and some reading quizzes that count for participation. (and yes, the class was easy)

this class=easy A. Love the approach he takes with teaching writing skills. Mostly small, creative essays for homework and several worksheets. The easiest 1/2 semester class I've taken!

Super Easy half-semester class. There were 5 essays (all of them were 2-4 pages) and about 12 handouts for homework. There were two easy tests, both open book. Always get out on time. He rambles but he's funny. Every class has group work, and you present in a circle at the end. I highly recommend him, English is my worst subject and I got an A.

You know what,Polloczek is a great teacher and a nice guy. He's not super stoked if you're going to be late or miss class,but sometimes you're going to have to because his class can be kind of..slow..The assignments aren't too difficult and I feel like a more capable writer.In fact,he really encourages creative writing. Im definitely pro polloczek

Easiest teacher of my life. Gives easy topics to write about and very current. Looks more for creativity and following guidelines than grammar and punctuation. If you can get him, do it.

Easiest Teacher ever! Coolest thing is you learn alot too. tests are open book, quizes are class quizes, nice and intelligent professor, what more can you ask for?

Super, super easy class. Interesting discussions, although sometimes (esp "big circle" time) can seem slow and pointless. Wish he would lecture more. I liked writing on the quizzes. Very understanding though, and super cool about gender equality.

Pretty easy teacher. Lots of group activities and can sometimes his lectures put you to sleep. Gives out random quiz's and always takes attendance. There is a midterm, and a final, that's it. If you don't like your midterm grade you can replace it by writing a paper. Class gets out early most days. Overall a good class and easyA

When he gets talking he sometimes can't stop. He tries to make the class fun. Tons of group activities, easy quiz's, and passes out a roll sheet usually. You will get an A, if you put effort in you'll learn something too.

Easy A. Boring and you will most likely forget everything you learn.

Chill guy, cares about the class but ridiculously monotone (from germany) boring as a mofo and has hour long lectures that seem endless. Easy class though, open book midterm and final and open book quizzes, helpful but bring other hw because it's the only way to stay productive and not pass out. Take his Humanities class

Class goes right until it should be over then add 10 more minutes. Nice guy, but really boring. You'll never get an A. Mid-term and quizzes easy then he screws you on the final. He says he'll look at attendance if your between grades, but thats not true. Avoid at all cost!

Great Approach! Rather than lecturing, he has groups deliver the reading material! Nice guy too! Strict attendance policy!

BORING but SUPER EASY. Midterm and final are open book and open note. He randomly gives out quizzes that you can work on with other people in the class. Also there is one assignment that you can choose either to do an oral, a video response, or a term paper, which i did and it was super easy!

Interesting class. Nice teacher. The way the material is presented ensures that even students who haven't done their at home reading learn about the topic.

The class will not be let out early. Anyone that shows up should get a B. This class is all about students attitude. I would take this class due to it fulfilling a requirement and only needing to read for about 15 minutes a week before each class. He is a nice guy.

Easiest class ever. I missed 3 classes consecutively and still passed with an A. Attendance mandatory, he does not let you sign in if you come in late. Monotone & can get boring but the easy A made it worthwhile. Open book tests & fun group "circles". Material is interesting if you like history. Highly recommend!

He is a really good teacher. I liked his class a lot

Heis a really good teacher! He is nice, and always explains EVERYTHING.Theonly real homework we ever have are the essays which he always gives us a lot of time to finish,and the tests are open book! If you just pay attention in class and follow the rules on the syllabus you should have no problem.just beware though,its 4 hoursand he likes to ramble

Okay I have no idea where these other raters are getting this whole "his mood changes" thing from, because he ALWAYS in a good, happy mood in my class. The class is extremely easy but you have to go to class. He's very helpful also! The material is boring, but just stick through it for that easy A!

I literally NEVER went to class and I got a B. had I gone to a few more classes I would've gotten an A for sure. super easy, open book midterm and final. class was pretty much a joke, interesting and fun but you probably wont learn anything unless you're really into philosophy and make the effort to actually read the book

I loved Prof. Paul. His class discussions were so entertaining and thought provoking and i loved his teaching style. he has a funny personality when you get to know him. he doesnt take attendance and no homework just reading. I have taken three of his classes and they have all been easy and enjoyable!

Great professor, very clear on assignments, and it is not very hard to get an A. However, the book he uses is not very useful, and the essay themes could be better. Overall, it was a good class.

I found this class interesting! Paul is very funny and is great with all of his students. He is very nice and tries to make the class fun. The only homework is reading and occasional worksheets to take home. The tests are a little hard but they are open book tests so it makes the tests easier.

I hate English, but I enjoyed Polloczek. Boring, but easy. Nice guy!

He is a really nice person. Prof. Paul is a little long in the lecture department, and it can get boring, but if you read the text, and come to class you will get a good grade. It was interesting, and then long winded sometimes, but overall a well rounded presentation of the material.

Professor Paul is honestly the nicest professor I've had in a really long time. If you meet his criteria on the papers, do decent on the final and midterm, and just show up to class you'll get an A. Yeah his class can be a bit dull and low-key, but it's not an impossible A.

Professor Polloczek is a great professor who loves Humanities. I took his Gods Clocks and Visions course, and it was life changing. Polloczek's courses are challenging in good ways and help you THINK. If you team up with other students interested in the class, you will do really well. His lectures are long, but read the books and you'll follow it.

Great professor. Loved his class. He's always asking if we need anything explained. You will never leave early though. You have no test or quizzes only 6 essays that he give you 2-3 weeks to write. Read the adios book and be there for every lecture on adios and you'll pass.

His expectations and standards are quite high. If you prefer to fool around, don't take the class.

We discussed intense topics when reading an essay from Best American Essays. I enjoyed learning a new method of writing creatively. I wont lie, it can be difficult. He does not grade easy, plus he expects you to know your foundations. This class is meant for those who want to learn something new and those who want to work as a team. I really liked

Polloczek takes a humanities based approach (group discussions) instead of relying on lectures. As the other reviews make clear, he does indeed grade rather harshly, but he makes himself available outside of class and your essay will improve if you visit. He also maintains a sense of levity through his humor. Get ready to work for a good grade!

Your graded on 5 essays that you have to write. There is really no lecture its all group discussion he calls little circles and big circles. Hes a nice guys the only thing he is a stickler about is missing class and having your phone out.

I just finished my ENG 1A class on the 12/16/2020. I found Professor Polloczek to be a great professor. He was always available to discuss ideas for papers, proof read drafts, and assist students with learning disabilities. He was very sympathetic to students struggling with mental health during the pandemic. He really cares about his students.

Prof polloczeck is awesome!

I dont know what all the crying down below is about. Paul is a great professor, you can tell he really loves what he does! With that being said you really do have to put in the work to get the grade that you want, he doesnt just hand it to you. You have to be ready to put in the work!

Professor Polloczek is a nice guy, but his teaching style can be hit or miss. The class is writing-intensive, but he's helpful during office hours. unstuck study and ChatGPT were lifesavers for essay prep.