Great teacher. Always willing to help. Just follow the study guide, which is super easy, and u will ace the class.

Dr Pearson is awsome. He brings the stories of history to life. He is definately one of the best teachers I ever had.

An all around excellent teacher who brings the past into the present. He make everything relevant! really enjoyed his class.

Really interesting take on US History. Very enjoyable.

Professor Pearson's expectations of the class are quite fair. He passes out study guides and instructs you on how to take his essay tests. He's objective about the course material, which I appreciated.

very smart teacher, take on hist is not mainstream look at the other side of the story. Alot of quizzes, a big big term paper, essay tests, last big test are final, not comprehensive, willing to help at any extent. Will get a B if try a little.

Teaches very cleary and makes history fun! He gives out pop quizes and his notes are easy to follow along. Take his class.

Excellent Prof., one of the best I have had. If you can take him, do!

Very enjoyable US History class. Clear, concise. Tests draw from text, lecture and videos. He gives you the tools to do well in his class and is willing to help if needed. Highly recommended.

Awesome guy, great class, very informative. I didn't think I would enjoy the class as much as I did

Awesome guy, great class, had friends who took same class with different teacher and hated it...I loved it. One of the best teachers I've ever had.

He is one of the best professors that i have ever had and i recomend any of his history classes to anyone who is intereseted in history

awesome teacher, he is fun and exciting and loves his field of study. out of all of the courses i took at a university, he was the best! not bad to look at either! guy friendly, tests are pretty easy, do the prep get the grade

Amazing lectures, relevant assignments, fair tests...Best history prof, period.

great guy very helpful, and really wants student to do well in his class, very helpful

i think that he is very HOT the reason that i am able to go to class MWFri is because he is going tobe teaching"if you will"one of his favorite things to say he draws the student in and he makes us want to learn i do plus he's hot.

Great guy, Great class. He can make history fun for anyone.

I took Pearson spring 2004 and have recommended him to friends. His lectures are a bit confusing but he gives you a study guide every time before a test and you know on the first day of class what will be on the quizzes, so go by that, plus you know what you essay questions will be up front

Great professor, clear style and approachable. A+

Honors course consists of six three-page "book reports" and a 10-page research paper which are kind of a pain but not too hard to get a good grade on. Start on them early! Tests are also pretty easy and don't require too much studying. As for Pearson, he's really cool and knows a lot, but if you don't like history you'll find him extremely dull.

thats post civil war. great lecturer. his notes are hard to follow so don't write what he writes, write what he says. read the text, pay attention in class and watch the videos he shows. says "if you will" a lot

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He says "if you will" an average of 6 times per every 5 minutes... he will go four minutes without saying it, and then the "if you will" phrase appears about 6 times in one paragraph of speech. However, I felt that it was really easy to learn in his class and found myself reiterating the most interesting bits to my friends after class. I think only a good professor can keep other people interested in the curriculum. Great lectures, I always got good notes from each, good videos too.

He's a good teacher but gives a lot of work and a lot of information on his lectures. He gives pop-up quizes every other lecture and somethimes his questions unclear. Knows his subject very well but hard to follow espesially his notes. Lots of reading, but if u have time and passion to study history u can take him

I like the way he examines history rather than present you with a list of facts that you need to memorize. Great teacher, helpful and interesting to just talk to, and a pretty easy class. Word of advice: On the essay part of the tests, don't just memorize details, he wants you to explain "why" and "how" events connect and gain your perspective.

Didn't read either of the books- just pulled out the info I needed and followed the notes I had from class. Yeah, you have to show up and pay attention, grades are not handed to you, but effort is rewarded in this class. Make sure you go.

His class seemed like it was going to be hard, but he explains exactly what he wants to see. All the pop quizes are pretty much verbatum to the lecture that day, so pay attention. Attendence is a must. The only bad part is the 8 page essay at the end of the semester, but the topic is so big that there is plenty to write about. Very good teacher!!!

You get what u give.

He's not an easy professor but he does want you to learn. YOU HAVE TO READ THE TEXT and know what it means. If you just want the class because it sounds interesting i dont reccomend his class, but if you are really interested in black history, take the class.

he is only hard if you dont read or study.

You need to pay attention to the class lectures and take good notes. Read the assignments, THINK, and LINK topics, if you try to memorize you'll end up crazy. Excelent professor, very knowledable, clear, and conscise.

I used to LOATHE US history. Not anymore! I loved loved loved this class. I learned SO much, and I was happy I had such a great teacher. It was very difficult, but I was so proud of myself when I passed with an A! Don't just memorize facts, think about the overall ideas, and don't be afraid to ask questions when you're confused or lost! Great prof.

Impossible to get an A in this guys class. It requires alot of out of the box thinking...information is good, but opinionated sometimes. Overall not bad, but not great either

Too much out of the box thinking which i didn't have time for (i'm good at out of the box thinking btw). He was a good teacher who was always approachable for help. Don't take his class unless you like to read and write mini essays each week; the mini essays are very annoying because unless you had the same conclusion he had he'd grade you poorly.

This was a difficult cass. A lot of reading and writing. Quizzes were still a little tricky and I did all of the reading. He was a very hard grader. I got an 86% on the term paper. I've never yet had to write a ten page term paper for a history class. Lectures were interesting though. Get ready for a lot of work and you'll doo well. I learned a lot

He's a good teacher, but if your just taking this as a GE class, don't take it. It's to much work for a GE class. Not an easy class only worth taking if it's for your major. He's a great guy, very intelligent.

Pearson is a fair grader. Tests and papers were very clear & straightforward-he gives you the essay prompts a week before. You have to really THINK for this class, not just memorize. The quizzes are difficult- you have to remember details. Even though it was hard for G.E. I learned a lot in this class & managed to get a "B" which i was glad for.

he believe in what he teacherif you love to know the past he is good at teaching it he is down to earth took both of his classes

I had him 10+ years ago for Hist 320 & 321. He's an EXCELLENT professor that got the entire class engaged in discussion, He requires you to think; really use your mind, not just read and memorize. Of all my profs in college, he made a profound influence on my life,way of thinking & knowledge of the black people's history.He has my respect & thanks.

MR. PEARSON IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT BLACK HISTORY. YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION IN HIS CLASS. YOU MUST READ THE REQUIRED BOOK, AND YOU MUST ASK QUESTIONS BECAUSE SOME THINGS AREN'T CLEAR.HE GIVES POP QUIZZES, AND YOU HAVE TO DO A 7 PAGE PAPER. HE WILL MAKE YOU ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR EDUCATION. AND HE ISN'T A PUSH OVER.

U have to understand wats going on in his head otherwise all u will hear is about history tat doent' make sense.the class HAS to be quiet in order for him b satisfied. u will pass this class if really really interested in history.

He has a very high expectation. Make sure that you are reading the syllabus and course materials. DON'T MISS ANY OF THE PAPERS OR QUIZZES. I had to work VERY hard for a C in this class. He is by no means easy, but if you want to learn this is the class to take. Not the best GE satisfaction class if you are looking for an easy out.

Pearson has high expectations but they are all very reasonable. Gives quizzes every week but they're straight from the book. Read the chapters as assigned.

He is great. I thought history will be all dates, but it's not. It's more about what you can learn form something that happened, than when it happened. He has very high expectations, but also teaches very well, one of the best.

Excellent teacher. Easy structure. Essay portion of his exams are a little daunting but as long as you get the main point of the prompt its ok. One research paper, also he is a little confusing as to what he wants, but as long as you put in the effort its good. Attendance is absolutely mandatory!

Very cool laid back guy, tough grader but that was because it was an honors class. I would definitely take him again.

Very passionate about the subject. Doesnt have any homework however the essays on the test are a bit tough. Make sure to enroll in WAC so they can help you with the essays and tests. Has pop quizes but they are easy as long as you paid attention to lecture. Would reccomend as long as you are willing to study hard.

Hard grading teacher. Exam essays are graded extremely hard. Guy definitely know his stuff just make sure to always take notes and read thoroughly.

While a bit surly during class, his lectures are fascinating & when you approach him after class he is always friendly and willing to discuss related topics. Quizzes are straight from the book. 1/3 of the test is too. The rest is essay format & requires some critical thinking but the lectures prepare you. I found him a fair grader & great teacher!

This class is what I define as a college level course. He's clear, the work requires thought, and he's very knowledgeable on history. Not an easy class, but it shouldn't be. It was appropriately difficult.

The person who reviewed before me clearly didn't pay attention to the syllabus. He didn't give quizzes on the reading with the date and chapter being on the syllabus... He's an amazing Professor, but you just need to put in the effort for the grade...

VERY tough teacher, but not difficult if you put in the effort and learn the material. 1200 and 2500 word papers and his 3 exams were half-essay half-test. Quizzes each week on a new chapter, following a very clear schedule on the syllabus, and he dropped 4 of them. This is definitely a college-level course, good prep for a four-year.

A chapter a week. Attendance is almost mandatory as his lectures are great and emphasizes points not highlighted in the text. Pop quizzes every here and there, mostly when attendance is low. Study guides for all quizzes and exams posted on D2L, no surprises on tests. Makes lectures interesting. Funny... sometimes.

I wish this class was taught in high school. I came in knowing very little but this class was really informative and really eye opening. Its not an easy class where you can bs your way through but I enjoyed it. Rudy is an excellent teacher and really challenges you.

Rudy Pearson is a great professor. I took Hist 311 with him in Fall '12. He's no-nonsense and I like that. Stay on top of the reading, come to class, and be involved in lecture. Take WAC for help with your writing assignments. Very interesting class!!! He recommended me for the Honors program... very thankful to him. I highly recommend him.

I learned so much in this class. I wasn't that interested in history but his class was really interesting. He makes everything easily understandable and connects everything together.Great Class! There is a lot of reading and writing. TAKE NOTES!! Blue book essays on all the tests. Be prepared to study, but if you actually study, it's not that hard.

Learned more in his class than any other history class i've ever taken. Not an easy "A" by any means though. If you don't cover the material, there is no BSing your way to a good grade. If you like to work hard and learn a lot, then great professor to have.

Mr. Pearson was a good teacher. Although I did well in the class, I had some things I would have liked to change. He quizzes you on chapter material before covering it. I don't know if it's because you're supposed to read it first? Also, didn't cover women's rights like I expected. Otherwise, the class was great and I learned a lot!

Pearson is a college professor and acts like it. He won't wipe your nose but is approachable and gives honest, constructive feedback. I recommend taking the WAC or RAD course with his class, it adds 60 points to your overall grade, plus gets you ready for his class specifically.

Pearson makes you work for your grade, but if you are in college to learn and not afraid to ask questions, Professors don't get any better than him! He has a genuine love of American History and can lecture without notes for an hour - which is impressive. There are many readingwriting assignments, but very interesting stuff!

Dr. Pearson is amazing professor. He makes you think critically. He is very tough grader . His exams, quizzes and pop quizzes is really hard. He assign long semester research paper. If you sign up for WAC/ RAD he gives you fifty extra credit and fifty participation point.

Professor Pearson teaches according to his syllabus. There are threee tests which consists of essay, multiple choice, and identification items. The test are not easy. The semester paper is about 2500 words. There are quizzes every week which are not easy as well. Overall, great class, but do not expect an easy grade.

Dr. Pearson is an extremely great professor if you take this class make sure you put a lot of time into it such as reading and understanding the material . He practically lays it out for you , just put in the work ENROLL IN RAD, it makes the class waaaaaaay easier. You can receive an A if you put forth the work for it .

He sticks to the syllabus and gives pop quizzes. In addition, you must read the book that is assigned and keep up with the assignments. Sign up for RAD or WAC it's highly recommended in my point of view. Don't skip classes, keeping attendance is strongly recommended as well. If you want to pass do everything I said. Great teacher just tough grader.

I am writing this little review following an online discussion of teachers we learned the most from. I took a course with Professor Pearson about 15 years ago. I recall some fear over the course because I hadNever enjoyed the confusion of cherry picked historical events. This professor will explain what lead up to what and how it lead to the next

He is a great teacher. If you are taking an History 400 class, then you should like history. He tells great anecdotes about different events in history, which helps to make the class more fun. Highly recommend. This is college though, so YES you have to read and YES write and study. :-)

Great teacher! Must be looking to learn. His study guide is KEY. Read the chapter! Its one chapter a week. Its important to READ it though. He makes it fun and interesting in his lectures.

His lectures are interesting and eye opening. Every week you will have a quiz on the chapter coming up, but he does provide a study guide. The test are based completely off of the study guide too! There is also a semester paper, but he gives you a huge window to finish it. I'm taking him again next semester!

This professor is by far my favorite. His lectures are amazing and eye opening. Filled with important and interesting details. You must read one chapter a week for a weekly quiz, takes about one hour to read and take notes but if you do so you will easily pass this class with an A. The tests and research paper is easy if you read and go to class

overall he was a chill professor. some of the lectures are tedious. you HAVE TO read the assigned chapters because there are reading quizzes. 3 exams with study guides. one semester paper. also, he doesn't post grades until the end of the semester so I had no idea what my grade was til the end. doesn't remind you of due dates, check the syllabus.

Professor Pearson was my favorite teacher! He gives fascinating lectures, is willing to help you succeed, and has funny history jokes. The way he explains history is so understandable. Pearson literally gives you all the answers you just have to apply them in tests. If I get the chance I will take another one of his classes in a heart beat.

Read the chapter for weekly quizzes. Take notes, you'll need them for your essays. Lectures cover the book and add context, clarity, and interesting faqs. Semester paper, 2,500 pages with another one earlier in the semester, but if you take WAC or RAD you don't have to do the earlier paper. Follow the syllabus, key words are concepts are there!

I Liked Hist 320 much I took Hist 321 the next semester. The class is very interesting. He gives pop quizzes, but they're easy since you've already read about the terms, and he just lectured on them. There are chapter quizzes pretty much every week. There are 3 tests and the final is not accumulative. There is a term paper. Overall great lectures!

Easy Quiz every week based on reading which makes you work- and know the material for lecture. This professor helps you learn and you will thank him for it. He loves History and makes it interesting. Essays are apart of the learning curve, and at the end I was grateful for it.... as It made me learn and grow as a student.

professor pearson cares that you know your history so you will not pass if you dont read the book. however, Really the only homework he gives is reading a chapter every week for a quiz. if you take rad or WAC you wont have to do the first paper but the second paper is 2,500 words mandatory. there is 3 Test over all.

Professor Pearson is passionate about his subject! Read the syllabus, he follows it and take notes. Study each chapter and the quizzes will be easy, study the quizzes and the tests will be more manageable. RAD could be helpful if you don't have great study skills or WAC if you want feedback on what Prof. Pearson expects on papers. Not boring!

Professor Pearson is one the most awesome teachers at ARC. Interesting lectures of history and he truly knows his material. Never a boring moment in his class. Instead of being lazy and putting up slides on the projector, he instead paints a vivid picture of history. The ones that complain are the ones who don't study, read and come to class.

Dr. Pearson is one of a kind! While it may not be an easy A, its the perfect class if you actually want to learn. Pay attention, take notes, read the syllabus, and ask questions! No homework besides semester/term paper, and email or talk to him after class about any questions that you may have.

Dr. Pearson is VERY old school. He uses Canvas very minimally, strict about attendance, very in tune w/ the subject he teaches, & hard on grading. Hes what your parents and HS teachers warned you about if you were a slacker. If youre not ready to get serious, do not waste your time because Dr. P does NOT play. Overall, I really enjoyed his class.