Hard class- expect to work. Learn Alot.

Ok, so I was in his class last year, first semester freshmen. I got an A, only because he did multiple choice exams. He may have changed his policy, he is fond of essay questions in his other classes, so if you don't like essays ask around to see if the 200 class has them.

You will learn a lot, but a lot of it comes from your own dedication. He can tell when you are dedicated. He has a lot of wisdom and can be unorganized, but the class is really good in content.

Tough Classes. Tough Tests. Abundance of valuable info. always available for help or just conversation. Great professor.

Attend ALL of his classes...it will help you out with your grade.

Really enjoyed this class. has a great view of politics and economic policy. his foreign policy is quit fun to listen to. if you go to class you will do well.

Great personality, very animated personality and gets fired up about certain topics... haha keeps you awake which is nice. Although he does have his odd views and takes on certain issues and sometimes teaches that instead of an unbiased view... I still learned a bunch and enjoyed his class.

a great man. sign up for his class if you want to learn something. doesnt mess around and gets directly to the point. enjoys going off on rants but this is what makes this class interesting and worth listening. Gives u perspectives from both sides. Very knowledgable in gov/pol...take his class!!!!!!!!

This guy is an amazing teacher and is so passionate about his subject. He will memorize your name while you're taking his class and remember it later.

He rocks, the rants about commys and the 17th admentment. i love it

He will learn your name. His quizzes do not cover the information given in class. Was a worth wile class though.

This can be very good and you can learn a lot, however I would reccommend that you take another Metallo class before you take this one.

Metallo is the real deal! He knows his stuff!! This class will force you to think, and will require you to know the material. Absolutely hilarious, I find myself laughing out loud in his class!! As long as you study for the quizzes and tests and go over the reading you will pass this class, but don't expect it to be easy.

"For instance he may ask you 2+2. One person raises their hand and says 4. No no your right but even more basic than that! Another person raises their hand and says 2x2, same response. The next person raises their hand and says 8/2. Same response. Finally he'll say oh come on its the square root of 16 class!! " <-- This is sooo true. Good teacher.

one funny guy. good prof. very informative.

Good teacher, you will learn. He stetches you to think beyond a surface level in lectures. Sometimes a little confusing and the ansewer is probably always "man is fallen, God is sovereign". Tough quizes, make sure you read, it will pay off on exams. :-)

Dr. Metallo learns everyones name and invites all students of upper level classes to his house for dinner. He is extremely intelligent, although the directive of his classes are more historical then they should be. Highly recommended.

Overall a good teacher

Dr. Metallo is one of the best professors at Liberty University. He truly cares about his students, and gives every student the opportunity to come to his house for coffee and dessert. He makes a point to learn everyone's name, and he will go out of his way to help you. As long as you do the reading, and go to the class, you will do well.

He's a caring and brilliant professor. If you work hard, don't let the other comments fool you, I got an A in both his 333 & 425 classes. I learned so much and he incorporates worldview into lectures. The downfall: not covering all that is planned, difficult tests. But if you are up for a challenge and want to learn a lot, then take him!

He is a brilliant professor. You must do all reading; if you pay close attention and capture the essence of his teaching his tests are not so hard (timelines, names, etc are very important). He is very caring and true Christian. Highly recommend.

Honestly one of the best professors I have had. People rate him low because they obviously did not study. Dr. Metallo pushes you to do your best. If you study you pass, if you don't you fail. He rewards hard work. I learned more studying for his essay tests than probably any other professor.

Professor Metallo, is hands down the best Government professor you will take at Liberty University. I've had 4 classes with him, Gov 330, 425, 445 and 492 and no one will make you more passionate about government in the most practical way than Professor Metallo. He is challenging and caring.

Dr. Metallo is awesome. While I don't agree with all of his ideological ideas, I have tremendous respect for him and I have greatly enjoyed his class. I highly recommend taking him. By the way, he gives 50 points extra credit if you don't have any unexcused absences...

Dr. Metallo is an extremely tough professor. It is nearly impossible to get an a without his grade "boost" for perfect attendance. You have to do a lot of learning on your own for the tests as he often gets sidetract and covers stuff not on the tests (but it's still useful info). He cares a lot about his students. Overall worth the extra effort.

Dr. Metallo is a very tough grader, especially demonstrated by his essay-only tests. However, if you show up to class and take notes on what he says (he provides an outline for his lectures - don't get the textbooks), then you will get a decent grade (I got an A). He gives the test questions a week before and gives extra credit for attendance (:

Awesome! Worked with me and helped me understand the material!

If you pay attention in class and work hard you should get an A in the class, this is a not a class where you can do the minimum amount of work and still pass.

One of his better classes. Help you understand economics. But it is a Metallo class which means a lot of work.

His Political Party class is one of my favorite classes. I would highly recommend it to any government majors. Like all Metallo classes you need to take good notes and pay attention. If you do that the class is easy.

This class is taken in Antigua, Guatemala. The trip is amazing, but be prepared to sit in 2-3 hour lectures twice a week at local cafes around the city. They can be long, but its a small price to pay. Make sure you read at least one book before you read, and one while you're there. It will lighten the load when you come home and do the paper.

Took this class my first semester and absolutely loved it. Dr. Metallo is a well-read, well-respected, very intelligent professor. His lectures are generally entertaining, but the majority of test material comes from them. He is also known for being somewhat disorganized. If you do the work, it is so worth it to take his class.

you will learn a lot, but tests are difficult

GOVT 492 was challenging, but I learned so much in this class. Metallo makes you work for your grades but is very helpful, and gives grace on the paper.

Dr. Metallo is a great professor. His grades were just written exams from the lectures. He gives the questions to students a week or so before class so we can prepare our essays. As long as a student reads course material and takes notes during lectures, you should do fine. I recommend studying with another student and ask to record his lectures.

Dr. Metallo is brilliant. I had him for Honors Government 200, and while the lectures and reading were dense, I learned a lot from the material and from him. I went to his office a couple times just to talk and learn more from him, and he invited all of us over to his house. You have to work for an A (he does give extra credit) but it is WORTH IT.

I took Dr. Metallo's GOV 200 Honors section and I really enjoyed it. He gives a lot of time to prepare for tests and essays, which almost always cover the quiz content. He is really passionate about what he teaches and is very worldly. However, it isn't always easy to get feedback/clarification out of him. Still a favorite prof!

This class will kick your butt. There are 3 tests that are multiple choice and essay (he gives you the essay question 1-2 weeks in advance), but he wants to hear precisely what he said in those essays. The other graded component is a 6-8 page paper analyzing an 800 page book --> Pay attention to presuppositions! Attendance counts for extra credit.

If you actually want to learn in college, I strongly suggest taking as many courses with him as possible. He is brilliant, has helped me beyond college, is like family, and I cannot say enough about him. He is tough, but truly cares about his students. It would be a true shame if you did not take a course with him. Also I was not an A student.

Dr. Metallo is a gem of a man who is always ready to talk about anything! His class was probably one of the most difficult things I've accomplished, but definitely worth it to wake me up entering college. All quizzes and exams are from the reading, and the papers are based on speeches/writing that is never discussed prior or after submission.

Dr. Metallo is amazing! He loves his students and is readily accessible outside class to talk about anything. Beware: this class is not easy. Be prepared for larger papers and extensive exams. You will learn quite a bit if you lean into the work. Dr. Metallo does tend to go on tangents raging against Marxism, which may or may not be for everyone.

Dr. Metallo is an extremely intelligent professor and he expects you to show initiative to learn in his classes. You will not pass this class if you do not put the work in. I learned more from this class and being diligent with studying than any other class in my 4 years of college. Show up, work hard, and be willing to work hard and you'll be fine

One of the hardest classes, but one of the best professors. Dr. Metallo genuinely cares about each of his students.

Amazing professor. He really knows the material and is very culturally aware. 4 multiple-choice exams with essay question (given in advance), 8 quizzes, 3 analysis papers. Once you get used to the flow of the class/exams studying gets easier; put in the work and you'll get an A. Also extra credit chances if you don't miss a class or under 2.

Only three grades, all blue book exams, 70pt extra credit for not missing a class, I learned the most at liberty with him as y professor.

I'm so glad that I took this class! It was difficult, but definitely worth the effort. The challenge was mainly to memorize most of my notes word-for-word. (Verbatim recall is necessary for exams. I used Anki and that worked well.) Stay on top of studying!

This class is challenging. However, Dr. Metallo prepares you. The exams are straight from the course outline and lectures, and he offers a 60-point extra credit attendance bonus. He is a fantastic professor. If you work hard you will do well. You can definitely challenge yourself and take his class.

Yes Dr Metallo is a tough professor, but as a senior in HSOG I think it is great to actually have a professor challenge me. If you listen to his lectures and take notes, his exams are directly from the outline he gives you. I have made it through 2 Metallo courses without reading the books. He has a TON of wisdom and knowledge to offer up.