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“I had a 71 in the class after the final test and he gave me a B in the class”
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He's hiliarious and very enjoyable
Great teacher. Huge fan of Roman Holiday. He tends to get on the floor to act out scenes. Rather hilarious guy. I give my full recomendation. There is no other professor to take for History I.He will remember your name 3 years after you have him in class.
He was a good teacher and fun to listen to in class. If you study a couple hours for each test you can get an A easy.
Professor Pauly is the most hillarious teacher you will ever have. I love his class because he makes History fun and relevent to the world we live in today. He's a great teacher. I have learned so much from him.
Simply put, he is The Man!
Great history teacher. Describes everything you need to know. Just take notes from the over-heads and u will do great on the tests. Very funny man too.
He is an awesome teacher..makes everything interesting! He cracks me up!
Roger Pauly is a great teacher. His tests are medium level. I would highly recommend him. You can't get enough Roger Pauly.
An awesome teacher,has been known to break out in song and dance in the middle of class. The class takes lots of notes but it was worth it. Some bonus points given at very end of semester
He is SUCH a good teacher! I can't say this enough. You only have to write 1 essay and the test are easy if you come to class everyday!
HE is so freaking funny. I have never laughed so hard in a class. He also gives fabulous notes which are structured. I can guarantee you will never get bored or fall asleep in any class. He has a great twisted sense of humor. I love his classes. I would rate him as one of best profs at UCA
If i had a good reason to take his class again i would. He is an amazing lecturer and is hilarious. I would recommend his class to anyone.
If you have to take Historical Research, Dr. Pauly is the man to take. He's so funny and makes a drag of a class really fun and interesting.
Dr. Pauly really made a required gen ed coarse (that I didn't want to take) fun. He makes jokes, acts, and dances around (in a relevent manner). I would definately recommend him for any coarse!
Dr. Pauly is awsome. He's so funny and entertianing.He's a great professor. I love his sense of hurmor. He really makes a horrible class fun. I'd take any of his classes. If you've got to take Historical Research, Dr. Pauly is the man to take.
Easy class take good notes only stupid people make less than an A
The class is terrible, but if you have to take it, I highly recommend taking Dr. Pauly. He doesn't make the class any easier, but he's really entertaining. Also, he's a really nice guy who will help you if you're having problems.
He is hilarious. You have to take a lot of notes, so come to class. This is not a class to skip. Overall it was a very good class and I am glad I took him.
Very awesome teacher. Not easy, but incredibly good at making things interesting.
If you can take him for a class...do it. He is quite the man.
I've had three classes with Dr. Pauly and I've loved them all. You must go to class simply because he's so funny! His upper division tests are tough, but if you study and pay attention in class you will do well. MUST take for lower division, very fun for upper division.
One of my favorites, very funny in class. Makes lectures in a class I don't care about much easier to go to. You never know what he is going to do. I would recommend taking him.
A real jerk. Egotist. Avoid.
Go to class youll make an A CLEAR on what he expectsTAKE HIM
who ever thinks this guy is "hot" needs to get their eyes checked. paulys a complete jackass, rude, arrogant. do yourself a favor and take a different class.
He has a great sense of humor. A lot of note-taking, but if you keep up it'll make the tests easier. He really makes history fun. And he's an avid Welsh Corgie fan.
I think this guy really wanted to be a comedian growing up. He is really funny, he cracks jokes about historical events and I can remember actually wanting to come to his class. Great guy, really tries to put a name to a face, his test are a little out there but other than that he is pretty easy.
Dr. Pauly is a very funny guy... i hated history until i took his class... i would take him again anyday.... his test are moderatly hard but he doesn't grade very difficult at all... you write one paper but he doesn't grade it hard at all... i did it in 30 minutes and made a 89... i would highly recommend anyone to take pauly for world history I
Dr. Pauly is amazing. His class was SO much fun! He is absolutely hilarious and really easy-going. He has a sarcastic sense of humor which I love. I definitely plan on taking him again if at all possible.
Dr.Pauly is a very funny professor with an excellent knowledge of the subject. His class was never boring for one second. However we were the first class he ever gave ONLY essay tests to should he continue to do that, his tests are very hard because he will not help you narrow down the things to focus on the most.Very nice guy though, recommended.
Hilarious!!! He loves what he does and that shines very bright when he is in front of the class. He knows a lot of interesting facts and has a way for you to remember them... Very helpful
He's a blast to take and his sarcastic sense of humor is awesome. I enjoy his class but he does play favorites. I will probably take him again.
He is a jerk... he claims that he wants to help but when I was trying to write my paper and went to him during office hours, he seemed very uninterested... He plays favorites and doesn't remember anything he says to you... Don't take him if you want to learn anything!!! He does not want to teach, he just wants to make himself look smart.
Great teacher, come to class and take notes off of powerpoint and you will do fine. three test, one paper, 2or3 hw, and a final. funny tries to make world history fun. i would try to take him if you can.
Pauly is a funny man. He quotes things like "bill and teds awesome adventure" and then seems sad when only 2 of us get it. His pp give you the gist of what you'll need on the tests. I would listening to what he's saying cus its a lot more interesting coming from him then looking it up in the book, and if its on the test hes talked about it in class
Excellent teacher. Super fun and very very helpful. 1 paper, 3 quizes and 3 tests, but theyre easy. Lots of notes, but if you take them and study them you'll make at least a B- decent effort will get you an A. Very funny and very accommodating. I plan to take him for upper level classes.
PAULY= AMAZING! He posts the powerpoints online. print it off ahead of lecture and take it to class to take extra notes on. Easy A. Pauly tells history in today's language and often cracks jokes about it. The MC section of tests are worth 60 pts (2 pts per question) but he gives you 36 to answer so you can miss 6 and still get all pts. TAKE HIM!
He is extremely interesting in class, and makes History pretty understandable..and I SUCK at History. I studied my notes and other peoples notes and came to class a lot but his tests kicked my butt. Never made higher than a D- (including Final). But if you ask him for help and let him know you're trying, he does what he can. I ended up with a C :)
He's awesome, he makes me want to come to class and hear what he has to say. He loves to tell jokes, and makes at least 3 to 4 movie references every class, which is awesome.
I'm not sure why he has such a high rating because his tests are incredibly difficult. Half of the information he gives are completely useless so you have to spend the majority of your time trying to figure out what the tests will actually be over. Do not take him if you appreciate teachers who give you exactly what you need for tests.
I totally agree with everything that the person under me said, he has a good heart and doesn't wnt to fail anyone but lke said below if you appreciate a prof that is going to tell you exactly whats going to be on the test than this is not the prof for you. I got "A's" in all my class but received a "C" in his class you read between the lines..
I don't know how he teaches lower division classes, but in my class we took a lot of notes so be prepared to do a lot of studying. Tests consist of one midterm and one final; we also read two novels and wrote papers over them. He does try to give you some hints as to what will be on the test; he also gave us opportunities for bonus.
LOVE DR. PAULY. He makes history lectures SO interesting. I laugh pretty much the entire time. He's really interesting and I am never bored even though I hate history. There are 3 writing assignments, a map quiz, and 3 tests. As long as you go to class and study you'll do fine! Highly recommend taking him.
really funny guy. enjoyed his jokes and pop culture references. he makes history interesting and i LOATH history classes. however, he doesn't really specify what will be on the tests. :/
He makes the class interesting but his test are very difficult. Most of what is on the test is not clarified in class. I felt lost every time I took one of his tests. Also, Most test are half multiple choice and the other half is an essay. I failed this class.
Had him for World History 1 & 2. Makes class funny and interesting. 2 critical reasoning assignments and one writing assignment over a book you have to read. Attendance is OPTIONAL!!
Dr. Pauly is honestly the best professor I have encountered at UCA. I have been so disappointed in the quality of professors until I took Dr. Pauly. The tests are not so difficult IF you study, take good notes, and read the text books. The m/c is tricky but if you study you will be fine. This is college you have to work at your grade.
Dr. Pauly is an excellent teacher. He is funny and his powerpoints are interesting. You only need to read the Sundiata of Mali. He assigns 3 essays, which were only a few pages and quite easy. His tests are right off the notes. I didn't study and I got 100% on one of his tests. Very easy. Rarely boring. I'd recommend this class to anyone. Take him.
I had Dr Pauly for World History II this semester. Attendance is optional, he's actually surprised if people come on fridays. Overall, he's funny and interesting. I made a 98 or something in his class because on his tests you can miss 6 m.c. questions and still get a 100 on that part, and his essay grading is easy. great teacher. take him.
Only three tests (multiple choice & essay) and two short papers (very easy). His tests are very hard! You do not need the recommended textbook, you will never use it. His tests are hard because there is so much material on each of them. If he had four tests I think his class would be much easier. Very good and funny teacher, but fairly difficult.
I loved his class. He was funny and the most interesting prof I ever had. His test were a little hard, but if you just take good notes and pay attention then you'll pass, I never opened the text book, I studied straight from the notes I took and made a B+. His class is one I would take again even.
Pauly will keep you interested the whole class with his sarcasm and insight in the history of ancient and medieval civilizations. Tests are who,what,where,when, why on definitions. One major essay and two brief writings. Not much homework day to day. The class is a must take if you are a freshman. It was defiantly my favorite class of the year.
Really outstanding professor! I made high B in the class. Just make sure you never miss his class because they are all lectures. His test are pretty easy just make sure you study
Dr. Pauly is the BEST history professor to take. He makes lectures very interesting and makes it easy for the class to understand! He is a very smart man and knows his history well! Class attendance is a must and just take good notes. He's willing to help you with anything and if you mess up on an assignment, he will most likely let you re-do it!
Dr. Pauly was the nicest professor I've had. He really is an interesting lecturer. Definitely go to class because that's where his tests come from.
CHOOSE THE SHORT AWNSER TEST. He's an awesome professor. He gives great lectures, and he's hilarious, but his multiple choice tests are seriously tough. He'll give you the option to take the multiple choice or short answer, and for the love of God, take the short answer. It's so much easier.
Dr. Pauly has been my favorite professor so far here at UCA. Take good notes and study them for the tests and you will make a good grade in the course. Hes very funny and makes lectures real interesting. He has opportunities for extra credit towards the end as well if you need it. Will take him again easily
Take him! I had a 71 in the class after the final test and he gave me a B in the class. Great man.
I really enjoyed this class. It was probably the only class of mine that I actually wanted to go to because he's hilarious and his tests are so easy I think I could have passed them in 8th grade. Just come to class and listen and you'll be fine, although taking notes isn't hard and could help. I made an A easily. Definitely Take!
I love Dr. Pauly! He is hilarious and always makes his lectures worth coming to. I learned a lot in his class and he is personable. We had two papers and two tests that our grades came from but he allowed us to pick terms that he would put on the test. Would definitely recommend taking him!
I am an international student and I had him for my first semester. He is really amazing and comprehensive.. He made history so fun than i learned something at the end for his class
If you didnt get something in his class he would explain it more!
I took History of Civilizations I with Dr. Pauly at UALR over the summer and loved it! Dr. Pauly is truly an incredible professor. He assigned 3 small writing assignments, a midterm, and a final. He provided a clear grading criteria and gave good feedback. I would take him again, without a doubt!
Dr. Pauly is a tough grader. He takes points away even if he doesnt specifically mention for you to do it. He doesnt make it clear as to what he wants but he takes away points if you dont go the extra mile. His class can be boring at times but he doesnt require a lot. You wont need the textbook just a copy of a book youll do a essay on
Dr. Pauly is one of the best professors at UCA. Even if you don't have an interest in history, his lectures are always entertaining with a lot of funny stuff and extra info. He gives three multiple choice/short essay tests a semester, that is including the final, a book report over a short novel, and a few other take home assignments.
I love this man. He's very into what he teaches so it makes it a lot easier to pay attention to him. He's what I pictured as a college professor. Highly recommend him. If I had room for another class, I would take him again.
Pauly's amazing. Great lecturer, encourages discussion and really creates an environment where you can talk and ask questions. Not only met my disability accommodations but went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and could succeed. Super understanding and kind. Assignments are straightforward and I found the tests pretty easy.
Dr. Pauly makes his lectures very interesting, everything he says sticks with you for the test. He's funny, very nice, and very laidback. Assignments are pretty simple, and not hard to do well on, just read the directions. If you go to class, you will do well on the test. Overall, his World History I & II classes were super fun and informational!
He is super fun and really cares about the material and the students.
Wonderful guy. Kinda corny but oh well. Test questions can be very difficult (most require you to think and analyze, instead of coughing up redundant points. Only bad thing about him is he doesnt post slides, material, etc.. You have to go to class to know whats on the exam. Kinda cringe tbh. I Recommend him for people who attend class flawlessly
Although my course was online, I thoroughly enjoyed taking Dr. Pauly class. He did wonderful English impressions. For tests he asked students for recommendations for the test and gave a "study guide" prior to the test. He seems pretty easy going and fun!
Posted online lectures that were entertaining, but I def suggest taking notes. He only leaves the lectures up for a day unless u ask. Expects participation during zoom & he'll just call on random ppl. Takes attendance. The few assignments were tedious, but not difficult. 1 essay, 3 open-book tests (Mult Choice & Essay). Gives excellent feedback.
DO NOT TAKE! I had both 1310 + 1320 & in the classroom + virtual Uploaded more videos than 3hrs x week Extremely unclear expectations Not understanding Bad at adapting Does not think he is ever wrong Horrible at communicating (deadlines, test format, rubrics) "I thought I mentioned" Expects you to include info he doesn't know on test essay AWFUL
Pauly is not a good professor by any means. Yes, a good person, but as far as a professor goes, he is awful. Extremely unclear what you need to know for the test, tests do not include hardly any info from the lectures, so no real point to watch them. Three tests and one essay make up the class, but he grades ridiculously hard for no reason.
You get more questions than you do time on the test !! Lectures 3 times a week and they are fairly long...
Roger Pauly is a good professor. He is a funny guy and makes his lectures very interesting. There are not many assignments to get graded on, but they are all straightforward and easy. Tests are also very easy but you need to show up to class each day and take notes. I will be taking him again next semester, so take that as you will. Fun professor!
Dr. Pauly was by far the best professor I had this semester. It is easy to tell that students are interested and usually engaged when he's lecturing. Every class is a lecture so I wouldn't plan on skipping too many, but there's no need to read the book. He grades fairly easily you just have to get used to it, and he front-loads work.
Pauly is a easy going guy and there is plenty to learn in the class. Not many assignments to get graded on but they are all pretty easy if you read instructions well. Tests were open book for my class but not sure if that will be an ongoing thing. I highly recommend Pauly!
Dr. Pauly is by far my favorite professor. He is very kind and cares about his students. If you show up and participate in the lectures when he asks questions then you will do just fine. I recommend sitting in the front. There is not many assignments and from my experience he did not grade them hard. 100 percent recommend!!
Dr. Pauly is simply amazing. Front loads the class with work, but that's so his class doesn't interfere with your finals in other classes. Hilarious, and very interesting lectures. Lets students give him advice on what the test should look like, and he actually listens to them. I can't say enough good things. Not a hard class and an easy grader.
The tests are pretty spread out so you'll need to pay attention and take good notes but he makes all the information very fun. You'll have a couple of reading assignments from books he requires. The tests are two parts, one being multiple choice online and the other an essay in class. He'll answer questions and keep you engaged.
The first two months of this class are very stressful due to the way he structures his work. He grades pretty tough on the assignments so be prepared for that, but his exams are easy points. The last 2 months of this class are so easy so it's worth it. Dr Pauly is a great professor and he does a good job of keeping his lectures interesting.
You must attend class and take notes on the lectures. That being said, you will enjoy the lectures. 1 book you had to actually read. It wasnt bad and gave a unique perspective, but it wasn't my cup of tea. Hopefully he cycles through a few different ones. Tests aren't hard if you can do bare minimum studying. Unbiased with his historical perspectiv
Dr Pauly has been one of my favorite professors. He is very lecture heavy, but as long as you pay attention and take notes the exams will be easy. His exams are in two parts. Multiple choice online and in class essay. He lets the class choose the topics that they will be writing about. He is not a tough grader, as long as you present evidence.
I love Professor Pauly! He follows the syllabus. His classes are worth 500 points. There are 2 diversity assignments worth 50 points each. One paper worth 100 points and 3 exams. The multiple choice portion of each test can be take outside of class and it is timed. You can get 40 extra credit points
Overall an amazing professor! There is one book you are required to read, but it's very short. Exams are written and MCQ. The written part is done over a topic your class selects and the MCQ are taken outside of class and open notes.
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Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
36%
Textbook Required
61%
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