Lots and Lots of statements with pauses; he wants you to think about what he is saying. I don't find his mutipul choice too difficult but his essay questions are of medium difficulty(not impossible but don't think about getting away with murder)

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Wilson is the man!

Good, interesting lecturer. He tries to incite discussion which makes it more interesting and more real. Not the easiest of classes, but well worth it.

Very interesting teacher. He knows his history very well and he makes it interesting for everyone. Tests were easy. Writing a history paper sucked, but wasn't hard. I would like to take him again.

Wilson actually makes you read like you're supposed to do in an upper level history class. He's very helpful and down to earth, and there's no reason not to pass his class if you apply yourself.

His higher level classes are great. He has a way of drawing in students with his lectures. Spin that chair Dr. Wilson

Many bad jokes, and has some distracting, meaningless habits, such as pulling on his desk. His lectures aren't always interesting, but you learn it, and he almost always has the answer to any history question. Good teacher.

he is a very good teacher with a sense of humor and goes out of his way to help his students his notes are easy to follow and he has review test online that help alot and some of the questions offline are on his test. i would recommend him to anyone who is not really intersted in history

Great teacher. He knows the material extremely well. His lectures are interesting. Great sense of humor also. All around fun class. Test were also easy and straight from the notes.

Wilson is the man! He is a great prof! Definitely take his 20th Cent. European and his Nazi Germany class...they are amazing!

Fun class. Made some interesting points. tests could be tricky w/o online tests and notes. Vast knowledge base.

I think that he is a great professor. he knows his material very well and he is very helpful, however, I owuld not recommend his internet course, there are a lot on the tests that he takes from his lectures that are not on the objectives sheets he gives for the WWW class.

Greatest teacher ever. He makes every lecture interesting and his tests are challenging but make you recall everything you learned. Take a course with him if at all possible, he will brighten your semester.

Good class...tests are not impossible, unlike some other instructors. He makes lots of silly jokes and obviously loves his family (he's always talking about them...how cute. I would suggest him, just watch out for the spinning chair!!!!!

I really liked him. He chose subjects to cover that were the most interesting. He was pretty funny and laid back. His tests require a lot of studying and online researching but I'd recommend taking him if you can.

Thought your class was the bomb digady!! If only there was more time Doc I'd be in your other classes. You made it interesting and not boring at the same time. I even learned what degenerate means! Please enjoy the ham Sam I am. Who knows, I may double major and take more, b/c you inspire me!

ok, the chair spinning is annoying, but he is GREAT!!!! his tests are pretty easy, if you pay attention and take the online quizes twice or three times you do good in his class. He mays it fun, and keep you entertained, though he is always late to class! he is on what we call Wilson's time. hehe

Dr. Wilson is very interesting. I really enjoy his class. I plan to take him again.

He is great lecturer; kind of makes you interested in the material. The way that he lectures is good, and it helps when you have to remember the material for the tests. Oh, the tests are pretty easy, too. Just have to take notes.

He is an awesome teacher. He was very easy, Last semester I struggled to pull off a C and now Iam proud to say I made a B in his class. I will take Paul Wilson for as many classes as I can

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one of my favorite teachers..ever. pay attention, take good notes, study notes everyday, and do online quizzes. i didn't even use the book and made A's. it's not easy but not difficult to pass. Wilson is awesome.

Very helpful & approachable. I love his open door policy. Wonderful with students. I would definitely recommend him, not to mention, he is easy on the eyes.

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Very funny.

Excellent teacher. He never misses a beat and everything on the test was covered in class. His door is always open to students who need help. He also posts lots of practice online.

Extremely easy, just read the textbook, take the tests, and do the assigned work. Study guide is excellent for tests.

interesting, easy...

His lectures are interesting and pretty funny. Take good notes, do the online quizzes, and use the study guide. The book will compliment everything if you decide to read, although it's not totally necessary. I definitely recommend Wilson.

His lectures are interesting and fun. He provides you with a very helpful outline before the test. Just take good notes and you will do well in the class.

I took him for an internet class. I think that if you are not interested in History then don't take him for an internet class. I didn't understand much in the book and bc it was an internet class I had to read my book. The chapters are very long to read and confusing to understand. However, he is very helpful when you need him.

He really know the material. He did get on my nerves a lot because he would start saying stuff as if it were true and students were writing it down, but then he would say, "No that's not right. Erase that." He was too sarcastic. It's not a good idea to miss his class! Some test questions aren't found in the book! I'm not taking him again.

Really good teacher, somewhat goofy/funny.

Uses powerpoints and reads pretty much from that. Found lectures to be fairly boring, good sense of humor though. Class was tough, but passable. Not as fun as others make it out to be.

Good teacher, very clear and interesting but annoying chair twirling could get on anyone's nerves!

I liked your class very much I just always have had a problem with taking test.

His test and lectures aren't bad, but he is always late for class if he even shows. Hell Yeah!

Interesting lectures. Exams are usually straight from lectures. I bought the book never really read it. Some test questions came from the multiple choice book he makes you buy. He gives outline before the exam of what's going to be on it. Study that along with lecture notes and you'll be fine!

a wonderful teacher, very good teaching techniques.

Dr. Wilson is awesome!his lectures are interesting and go to class because he gives 20 bonus points for attendance! study the study guide and read the chapters in the text and the test will be easy!TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN! I took his class for 101 and 102 and i passed with an A!

really good lectures

Take him. Simple as that. He's the best professor I've had in my first year and a half. His lectures are very interesting, and he's a very funny guy. He really knows his history (Ph.D.)

Paul Wilson is pretty much Jesus Christ. He's the best teacher I've ever had, he's professional, helpful, smart, and absolutely hilarious. He made learning fun and I couldn't wait to go to his class every day. His class was challenging but he kept my attention. Basically, in a fight between Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee, Paul Wilson would win.

I also agree with the comment below. Dr. Wilson gives you the facts you will need for his class and nothing more. He also keeps the classes fun and interesting. Bon Jovi riding on the back of a tyrannosaurus rex playing "Living on a Prayer" can't hold a candle to Paul Wilson.

Took the online class. Lots of reading. You have to be interested in subject, but tests come straight from book. Dr. Wilson always gave prompt feedback when I had questions.

Took Dr. Wilson for History 333, and currently taking History 490 with him. He is an EXCELLENT teacher. He's extremely helpful and quite interesting. I highly recommend taking a History class with him.

Great teacher! I enjoyed this class very much Dr. Wilson's humor is absolutely hilarious. He starts a lot of class discussions which keeps things interesting. Extremely knowledgeable.He gives 20 extra pts for attendance with less than 3 misses. Tests are usually multiple choice he covers everything thoroughly. If you have the chance TAKE HIM.

Dr.Wilson keeps class interesting and there is never a dull moment! Tests come straight from the book. His outlines are just that, only outlines. READ THE BOOK!!!!

Very Entertaining, Funny Guy. Full semester attendance records results in 20+ points. Down to earth teacher. If you pay attention in class and go over PP slides, you'll be fine for the test

3rd time taking him. He's a great professor who keeps the class interesting and funny every time. He has a unique sarcastic way of covering the material. Exams come mostly from lecture and slides, but there are always a handful of questions from the book that weren't mentioned in class.

I took this teacher for 101 www & 102 www. I really enjoyed these classes. Learned a lot without getting bogged down with a lot of unnecessary work. If your going to take both classes, get the full book & save yourself $50. Spend that money on the study guides. Professor Wilson co-wrote the study guides, so they are very helpful on the tests.

Good teacher. Explains topics thoroughly. GO TO CLASS for extra points. He is very helpful.

He is really nice and funny. Make sure you get the book though all the test are straight book.

Class was very straight forward. Every test that he gives is straight from the book. MAKE SURE YOU READ! He gave an extra point assignment that was fairly easy, an essay. If you are half way interested in western civ you can make an A in this course. If not, read the book and you should be fine.

Hands down my favorite professor. His lectures often run off track, but even his side stories involve an interesting or valuable bit of information. TestsPapersExams are VERY clearly explained. You will never be surprised with uncovered test material. If you're writing skills are poor, take Paul; he grades on content only.

His lectures sometimes go off topic and it makes it difficult to know what is important. If you study the powerpoint in depth you should pass easily. There is a lot of writing but the points from it help. He is also pretty funny, it makes hime easier to listen to.

He is definitely a tough grader when it comes to writing, and if you're taking him for an upper level class, you do a lot of it. However, he is always willing to help if you are struggling. His lectures sometimes go off topic, but that can be refreshing sometimes. Definitely a cool approachable professor; one of my favorites at Nicholls.

He is very knowledgable and willing to help and does answer emails. Pretty straight forward. I loved the History classes he taught

Dr. Wilson is a great professor and I enjoyed this class. Be prepared to write a lot but if you don't mind that? He's a good choice.

It was online and an easy A. Read the chapter, do the homework, and take the test. It's pretty straight forward and an easy A.

This Professor has been excellent and I can only hope future instructors are as pleasant.

Dr. Wilson is entertaining, and he works with students so that they are getting along well in his classes. Really nice guy.

I'm a Biology major, but I took his Hitler and Nazi Germany class for an elective class and it was f'n awesome. He is super tough when grading and expects you to write out your essays (2-3 page long essays for every test) as if the information you're giving is a recipe for what happened. Super fun and is the best if you love history like I do.

Dr. Wilson is the primo professor of history. He knows all about history, especially Hitler and world war 2. He makes class fun and tells all kinds of stories that you don't find in the textbook. Listening to him is much better than reading.