he is a funny ****ed man, his tests are essay and HARD...his lectures are fun

If you miss a day of class he hassles you about it in front of the whole class.

really amazing professor. teaches very well. and is very competent with subject

very hard test!!!!! alright discussion

Good teacher, Funny, interesting. Hard tests, but if you're up for a challenge..

you'd better study hard; he's cynical but funny; discussions great

he's hard, but he's also a really good teacher and the class is not impossible

Great Teacher, but hard. Makes an 8:00 hst fun. be prepared to study

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Tough, but great professor, gives you everything you need to know.

Awesome man from the great state of OHIO! hard test great class

He's a good story teller but his tests are hard. You must show up to class or have someone take good notes for you.

yeah he might be a great teacher and likes to pick on people but he is not EASY.. You have to study and I mean study just to pass.. Good Luck!!

He's a great guy his tests are hard ya just gotta study and go to class. He isn't all that bad. If you aren't an essay person then don't take him

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his lectures are interesting, but his tests are VERY hard and you have to read the book

The most I ever learned about history, but also one of the worst grades I ever got in a history course. Take him if you really want to learn, because you will, but realize his tests are extremely difficult.

He is a really goo teacher but his test are extremely hard. Just make sure to show up for class and study alot!!

very good teacher show up every day to be able to pass and study a lot tests hard essaybut he covers everything

he is an awsome guy if you give him the chance...the test arnt that hard if you study...dont be lazy. just show up every day and listen..he really knows what he is talking about!

he is alright his test are hard and i think he ask alittle to much for some people.

nice guy who knows what he is talking about.he will help you anytime.however his tests are killers.but if you are on the ball and study from day one then you will be ok.you must have determination and will power to stay focused. ~Pamela wilkinson~

Dr. Taafee is a very interesting person. Aside from his social crudeness and his racial presuppositions, he's a great teacher. Anyone who thinks different is a slacker. True students like professors like Taffe.

He's not an easy professor. He expects a lot out of his students and, for the most part, receives it in one way or another. He's an excellent teacher...and for some reason I think he's kinda cute.

Great teacher, very helpful. Wonderful at remembering names and making students feel as though their thoughts matter...which helps them learn. I learned a lot from Taaffe. Even if we fought most the time. He's cute when he's mad.

Quite possibly the most difficult professor in the school that can teach well. You are going to learn a ton in his classes, but he grades tough and you really have KNOW YOUR STUFF to pass. Not a lot of busy work, just a lot of studying

He is a very good teacher, but gives a ton of notes. His class is really hard, all essay test. I would take him again.

I'll give you three reasons to take Dr. Taaffe(you'll understand the humor if you take him): 1. teaches you to study for an all essay exam; 2. you will learn ALOT of history; 3.his "discussions" will teach you how to think on your toes

He is very thorough in his knowledge of history and expects you to be as well, once you have come to class and taken the notes. I loved his humor and somehow, managed to make an A in his class... and it is the ONLY class at SFA that I really worked in.

he's funny only because he thinks he is...the notes suck sometimes but not too bad, the tests are where he gets you essays blow

He is a very crude man..he will call you out in front of the whole class and make fun of you if you don't know the answer to his question! His tests are all ESSAY and they are very very HARD! Be prepared if you take him!

He is an amazing professor. This is college everyone...classes are supposed to be challenging. I took him the first time and made a B, second time made an A. His class is fun and you learn alot- laugh a lot too. If you're good at essays take the class. You can get a great experience in this class.

Very funny teacher. Grades very hard but the notes are really good. All essay exam with no review. Good teacher but if you're not good at essays, don't take him.

He's a good teacher, but his tests(all essays) are impossible to pass unless you are a genius in history. He is funny and intelligent, but we never reviewed for tests. He gives you 2 pages worth of notes everyday and expects you to know all of them plus the text. I made a D and I read and studied.

He is a great teacher, but be prepared because he gives all essay tests. If you don't study you won't pass so start learning good study habits NOW!!!!!!!

HARD CLASS! He is entertaining and gives you everything you need to know though. However, there is a lot you need to know to be prepared for the essay tests. Didn't mind taking the notes, it was the tests that stressed me out. He is a nice guy, but likes to pick on people which makes the class funny

very intelligent professor. tests are all essay and very difficult you have to be able to write very well and organized papers. gives great lectures so take lots of notes. has discussions over the notes that help you to remember info. very fair, not sympathetic at all. make note cards early on.

This class is so hard. You can study all the way from Friday to the next Friday and you can still fail the class. I studied really hard on one test and I made an "F" If you don't study then you won't pass the test. He is a very silly guy. He always tells a corny joke before class. It's horrible. Run

Goes through outline on all lectures, essay tests and thinks that His Class should take presidence over everything even if you are still in high school playing sports. Told me to choose either high school baseball or his class.

he knows his info. give lots of notes but the notes are clear. his test are essay and he grades very hard he also grades the two papers very hard. he is silly but he thinks that he knows everything. he will talk bad about you in class he rarely finds stundents he likes. do not take him if you don't have to.

great teacher. hard tests. you better be ready to learn and STUDY

This man is amazingly funny and knows too much for his own good. His tests and classes are hard, but great to take.

Great teacher, fun to listen too, but extremely hard class. Take it from me, I had a 4.0, now I don't. Do not take him if you can avoid it.

this teach is SO HARD! he is hilarious and knows a lot....but his tests are TERRIBLE and he requires TONS of detail. if you're good at history, take him. if not, don't even think about it!

funny guy

AWESOME TEACHER! he really made history interesting. Be prepared to study...this is a college class so it will be hard but he is very good! There is always an essay question from the lecture so you don't have to read the book.

Very well organized. Tests require lots of memorization, but you have all of the material needed. Doesn't use a text book. Hilarious anecdotes before every class offer incentive to be on time. Love that he addresses everyone by their last name. Really tries to get to know all students.

Do not take Professor Taaffe if you're not planning on studying!! You will not pass if you're not willing to do work outside of class. He grades hard, but it fair. His test are very straight forward. All you have to do is write an essay over the information he's explained and gone over in in-class discussions.

Taafe is one of the most difficult profs I've ever encountered. He's sarcastic and demanding, but he's one of the best. He knows what he's talking about and will help anyone out. Take advantage of office hours! He encourages to visit . You just have to get over how intimidating he can be. It's mostly an act to see who is serious about the class!

Class was well structured lectures were informative and fun. Jokes and stories lighten the class. overall a fun and interesting class. He knows his material well, and grades are fair.

The lectures he gives are very funny and easy to understand. His tests are ridiculously hard. They are essay tests and you have to remember exact terms, names, and defintions from about ten lectures worth plus what's in the book.

IF YOU'RE NO GOOD AT WRITING ESSAYS IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME, DO NOT TAKE HIM. spit back every detail and dont mix up situations. he does not do multiple choice or short answer. essay only. no daily work either. in the discussions, be sure to back up whatever you say using relevant evidence.

Took him for 133/134 - made an A in both. He's a great teacher, but don't think about taking him unless your seriously going to take detailed notes and study. Like everyone else says his tests are essays, and if you do average work don't expect to do any better than a C in the class.

the tests are friggen hard, do not underestimate!

Is it so bad to actually learn something or work for something in college? Very hard teacher, but I've been out of school for 4 years and he's one of the only ones I remember with fondness. This is a great man and great teacher.

Fun class just the hard essay question test and plus he is a hard grader

hard class because hi test essay questions.he is a hard grader. fun teacher but seriously have to study. good sense of humor

All the people writing theses reviews are delirious or history dorks. Everyday he shares some random story about how he was such a loser in high school and his voice is super annoying! His lectures were clear cut and easy BUT his tests were ALL ESSAY and he grades like THE DEVIL! Do not take unless you are totally into history! SERIOUSLY!

Dr.Taffe keeps his students on their toes. Don't think you can sleep in his class(or text).He obviously, loves the subject and makes it interesting. TAKE NOTES,you will need them for the essay tests.

Great teacher hard essay test

I loved this guy. Quite possibly my favorite class ever. But hey, I got an A. Not gonna lie it was a little difficult. Very crude humor and very odd, so i think we got along well

oops! Meant to put he was very helpful! that is my rating below

He is an awesome teacher. His notes are straight to the point and crystal clear. Prepare to take A LOT of notes in class. He is very funny and he tells a story before each lecture. Prepare to be very opinionated though. Exams are EXTREMELY HARD essays so make sure you REALLY study. Overall he is a great teacher that really knows his history. :)

Great Teacher, has a joke for every day. Test are hard, but if you go to SI, and make an effort in the discussions he will give you "some" help lol.

If you have a choice don't take him. you will learn a lot but your grade will not reflect it. three tests all essays, with around 12-15 vocab words needed.

His test are difficult but if you study it makes them easier. He is an amazing teacher and he brings even the boring parts of history to life

Definitely one of the best history teachers I have had, he's notes are clear and guided, and he is super interesting and a lot of fun. His tests are essays and you have to study pretty hard, but if you like to learn and will appreciate a wonderful teacher take him.

Proffesor Taaffe is a really good teacher. He has jokes and funny stories to tell you every class. To pass this class you do need to attend everyday and take really good notes. The only hard thing about his class are his tests; they are in essay form, but if you study a little everyday and go to SI you will pass. Trust me!

Dr. Taafe is super funny and very smart. I enjoyed going to his class to get "yelled at". However, there were only 3 tests including the final and they were written essays. He grades very hard and openly admits it. So, if you are not a good writer, and do not enjoy reading, take Catton, Dr. Taafe's arch nemesis.

Dr taffee is a very smart teacher and hes pretty funny but his test are very hard. theres only 3 test and you have to know 10-12 lectures inside and out i studied for 20 hours and got a 90 but i did enjoy the discussions

Taaffe is a great profesor. He is very hard on grading and tells you so upfront. You have to take notes to pass his class but it is very easy to take notes. He tells a story at the beginning of each class. The discussions are fun but he takes you words and twists them. And he gets super embarrassed when anything about sex is mentioned.

His class is hard. The test are two very broad essay questions and cover 10-11 sections of notes that you have to memorized. I had to study A LOT. He is a pretty cool teacher, be prepared to always take notes though. If you are looking for an easy class this is not it.

he's a good person and a good professor, but takes the tests really seriously and the two essay questions are very broad so you have to know his lectures inside and out.

Dr. Taaffe is one of the best professors at SFA. He is funny and extremely smart. He has essay style tests that are very difficult and he usually assigns two papers throughout the term over books. He has discussion days which make the class fun and help you study. He is extremely sarcastic and he knows it. Great professor, but take him serious

good teacher , but very hard.

I read all the reviews before I took this class and I honestly thought I was going to fail, but I studied my butt off (made two A's on the first two tests and a B+ on the last test) and made a 92 as my final grade. So, in conclusion you will enojoy this class if you study. And Dr. Taaffe is off da hook!OH! and I'm a junior in High School..

He is a wonderful professor but you have to be prepared to commit to studying for this class. He has discussion days which are helpful and he is very sarcastic and funny. Great class but be prepared!

Study, study, study your lecture notes. The class is all lecture, I never once used a book. But go to class and STUDY. He's a character, and he's a good teacher.

STUDY. Taafe's a sarcastic one, but his essay tests are no joke. Wanna pass? Memorize lectures until you can regurgitate information depending on the prompt. Pay attention to the length of the notes in order to eliminate which one he'll use! I took his high school dual credit class & made a 87, 92, 97 for a 92 in the class. (He rewards improvement)

This guy can teach. He gives the information clearly, but his tests are brutal. If you do not know the lectures inside and out you will fail. Great teacher but his tests are serious!! He does give optional exams, but if you fail them too it hurts your grade more.

Taafe is a great teacher!! I liked his notes, they were clear and easy to understands. Tests are hard, but if you study his lectures you will do well. I learned a lot from his class

Taaffe is a really nice teacher whose lectures are very clear but his tests are killer. DO NOT take him unless you are a great student. His tests are long essays which would be fine but he grades extremely hard. You've been warned.

Taaffe is literally a great professor and he really knows his stuff. His lectures are long and he only gives bullet points, no powerpoints so you really have to be listening. He has frequent discussions that will help you. I wish I could take him again because he is such a great professor but the test are just too hard. It can be done though.

He grades really hard but that doesn't mean the note are hard he is very good at telling you what you need to know for the test and he gives you an option on the prompt you need to use and If you study you have a high chance if you don't no way in the world you can pass.

GREAT professor. Have taken him twice. One, he's so funny and he makes history fun to go to. He makes even boring lectures as interesting as possible. Two, HEED HIS WARNINGS about studying for the tests in advance. You MUST study for at least a week before. Three, go as much as possible. Trying to copy someone else's notes is a pain in the ass.

Good professor. Explains the lecture pretty well, and I actually learned in his class because he makes the lectures very straight-forward. The only problem is that he grades extremely hard, no way I could pass his class because you don't know what exactly to expect on the test. Tests are difficult, but overall the class is interesting and fun.

He is a great professor! He is clear and gets straight to the point. You have to take great notes in order to study them for the test. There are 3 essays. He is a hard grader, but if you study a week before then you'll do fine. I personally would recommend him.

I'll say this first and foremost, if you are taking him for an upper level history course then it won't be a walk in the park. He's a fare grader but demands alot out of you. I personally found the exams rather easy but you need to put in time to study cause it will just be one long essay question. Side Note, super funny very entertaining guy.

I absolutely hated Dr. Taaffe. He's rude, condescending, and makes fun of his students. I'd always consider skipping class on discussion days because he always left me wanting to cry. Other than that, he's a great proffessor. He makes you think about every side to an argument and is passionate about history. Don't take if you're easily offended.

Lectures are long, but are clear cut. Write down EVERYTHING he says unless he states other wise. if you know a test is coming up, give your self a week to study because you have to know every detail from each lecture. The hardest thing about the class is the amount of material you have to know. The test are all essay but are straight forward.

Taffe is cool if you aren't scared of him. Go to class and actually participate in his class discussions. Write down lectures WORD FOR WORD as he says them. His tests are hard and require an extreme amount of studying. But if you go to class and go to his office hours, he will notice you're making and effort, and he will help you out if you ask!

Dr. Taaffe is a really good teacher. My only downfall to his class was his tests. There was 3 (including final exam), and it's completely essay. If you truly put time and effort into studying the notes that he gives you in class, you'll do good. He's super funny and sarcastic, which makes history a lot less boring. He's pretty great.

He is quirky, but he tells funny stories. He isn't as bad as people make him out to be! If you write down his lectures word for word and study weeks before an exam, you should be fine. There are only three exams the entire semester including the final, so they cover 10-13 lectures. This isn't an easy class; don't take if you're not willing to study

I absolutely loved this class. Dr. Taaffe does have high standards with grading so dont expect to do stuff the night before and do very well. He is very clear about what he wants in his papers though. For his test you just have to study the lectures hard! Overall loved this class and he was an awesome professor to have, but definitely have to work.

His a great professor. Really tough class and heavy lectures, but very clear on what he expects. Gives optional test which saved my grade. Don't take if you are not a study person.

I love Dr. Taaffe's class! You have to take very good notes during his lectures, but as long as you write down everything he tells you to, you should be fine. He really knows what he's talking about and makes history really interesting.

Professor Taaffe is absolutely fantastic in class. He really cares about American History and provides fantastically presented lectures. But if you don't study your notes and read the book, you WILL fail. There are 3 exams, along with 2 optional exams (not extra credit, just extra exams to pad the grade). Taaffe is fantastic, but if you must study

I enjoyed his class, but if you are bad at writing essays, DON'T take him. He gives a total of 3 mandatory tests, and 2 optional ones. We study 1 subject per class, and the test is only an essay over 1 of the subjects he lectures about. He doesn't tell you which one, and he's not afraid to give you a 20% if you don't give enough information on it.

Dr. Taaffe was an awesome history professor! I never missed a class because his lectures were so funny and interesting! This class wasn't that hard but if you are bad at dates and names, I wouldn't recommend this course. Also, if you are not good at writing essays, you should also avoid this course. Overall great instructor!

You will only be graded on tests. The tests will all be essays. You will not know the prompt until test day, youll be able to choose from 2 or 3. You must go entirely in-depth, you have to really know your stuff. So I would use the book, which is what I didnt do last time. Write down everything he says. But his lectures are great!

MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR! His lectures are AMAZING!! He made me consider minoring in history because I loved his class. If you don't take good notes, study and go to class don't take his class. But if you love history, are a good note taker and study a lot TAKE HIM!! You will not regret it. Always went to his office hours just to chat with him.

This class is set up to where you only lecture in class. There are 3 essays for tests, but it is extremely difficult. I do not recommend this class unless you are a history major who enjoys pain and suffering. He is a funny guy though.

Dr. Taaffes tests are hard for his1301, and if you dont put in the work, you wont pass. However, I guarantee you that any 1301 HIS professor wont teach you as well as Dr. Taaffe. I throughly enjoyed his class; just wished I couldve gotten a better grade. Again, it all depends on your effort. He also gives good feedback. Go to his office hours.

He's a great professor because he makes history fun; however, you really do have to attend class in order to get all the notes for his tests. He does 3 essay exams and he gives you a list of 10 prompts a week and a half before, but will only choose one. Long story short you absolutely have to put in work to pass.

Dr. Taaffe's 1301 class is all lectures and his tests are based solely on the lectures. Each test is 1 essay prompt where you are basically asked to regurgitate the entire lecture pertaining to the given prompt, but you are given 2 weeks to prepare for the tests and they are very straight forward. Dr. Taaffe's "discussions" are also extremly fun.

Great Professor, Difficult class.

Dr. Taaffe is a really good professor imo. His lectures are easy to follow, and he quite literally tells you what to write down. His test are only written and it sounds pretty difficult but honestly, I think that if you show up and take good notes its fine. But its definitely not easy. Dont skip or you will literally be so lost.

Professor Taaffe's lectures are straightforward, and his tests are all written - just show up, take good notes, and you'll be fine. unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for prep alongside the textbook.

Dr. Taaffe is scary at first but is actually a really interesting guy. He expects a lot of you but it is definitely manageable if you take notes and study you'll do good enough. His discussions are fun and he's funny. Don't take this class if you can't take notes while someone is talking quickly though.

I thought he was fantastic. His classes are really hard but he's a wonderful professor. He gives three essay exams and those are the only grades you receive throughout the semester. Make sure you study really hard and go to his office hours to ask questions/help. I went from a 78 to a 90 in his class so just work hard and you'll be okay!:)