If you can't handle post-colonialist ideas about how third world people have been mistreated then don't take his class, otherwise he is easy, relaxed, very interesting, helpful and very nice. I would highly recommend him.

A great educator who uses many METAPHORS used frequently in Latin America, so the STUDENT MUST be willing to learn, committed or AT LEAST BE INTERESTED in such a topic to gain the knowledge the course provides. Excellent professor, gives a descent idea of the complexity of Latin American Politics

dont listen to the negative comments, especially the "naked" comment. The fool who wrote that obviously wasnt paying attention. Mr. B is fair and lets you know exactly what his expectations are. His genuine passion for Latin American issues make the class very interesting. Always willing to ans. Q's

I can't believe people have been giving him bad ratings. I think he is an interesting lecturer, he gave us great material to read, and he is great guy. He exposes you to a lot of interesting material and his assignments are fun. I think people don't like him because they are uncomfortable with his politics. He sides with the weak and oppressed.

not at all boring. very interesting lectures, we watched movies, and we have to pay the bookstore for his many color copied handouts. it's like the coursepack. he does not make $$. all multiple choice exams, and the portfolio project is too easy.

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i'm sorry but this professor was awesome, gave great lectures and interesting stories, and his tests were too easy and that portofolio was easy too.

Class would be much, much better if the size were smaller. Portfolio does seem pointless (especially since 50+ are made every quarter). However, Mr. B is very accommodating and genuinely interested in teaching something. A Pablo Freire fan (if that means anything to you). Just do all the steps and you'll be fine!

You have to be interested in Latin American politics in order to appreciate Prof Bollinger. It may be that those who give him low ratings, took his class as part of a THEME - or to fulfill a requirement. Sorry for you. But you will definitely learn A LOT with Bollinger!

Okay his goes off subject and portfolio...a waste of time! But tell the truth people>? You learn alot in this class even though you have to read those readers...you get your money worth it even if its a theme class...gives pinksheets to study from...and to get by people should form study groups! it helped me this semester to get by for this class!

Bollinger was the first class I took at this school, and I am glad that I did. His class was easy as long as you paid attention. The portfolio project was a lot easier than it seemed, and it really helped me to write better papers later in school. I had fun in his class, although his lectures are all over the place.

Interesting lecturer, knows his topic very well and should be a required class for all students. He showed respect for students and their opinions

This man knows his stuff, he is very helpfull and his midterms are very easy as long as you filol out the pink sheets. However, the portfolio is a big bummer, it really has nothing to do with the class and is worth a lot. Besides that both are easy classes, you will learn plenty on Latin America.

I worked hard for my A in Mr. B's class. Got a lousy grade on the first exam, but then really used his pink sheet to prepare for the second and aced it. Comparing and contrasting racial dynamics in different countries forced me to look at my own attitudes. Personally I got a lot out of this class.

HIS CLASS WAS EASY ALL YOU DO IS COMPLETE A PORTFOLIO BUT ITS VERY BASIC HE JUST LOVES TO TALK.

Easy class, very nice individual and he def knows his stuff but the class is pretty boring and the portfolio project is so pointless. DO NOT BUY THE VOUCHER!!! just make the copies

One of the best instructors I've had at CSULA. Nice man who really knows subject.

My second class with Professor Bollinger, so you know I like his teaching style and approach to subject matter. This course is for anyone interested in developing countries, colonialism, world cultures, conflict between the West and Third World peoples. I did my research on India, but you can choose any country.

Taught a little bit on the advanced level for a lower division course, but well worth the effort. Brings Latin America alive with his personal experiences and people he has known. He's had some bad luck because friends of his were politically active and got killed. Nice prof.

I have mixed feelings about him. I average 90's in the midterms and completed my project with extracredit and ended with a B+. Makes you buy handouts and write and highlite all over them because text books have "no buy back value" So its easy to spend $60 on copies and have no chance of making money by reselling copies, thats strange to me

Amazing class. I learned so much about how US and Latin America differ when it comes to "race." Mr. B requires a lot of study, but it is worth every minute. The Portfolio is not difficult if you follow his instructions. I got an A.

I first had mixed feelings about his class. It was a little frustrating dealing with his readers. I prefer an actual textbook. I really enjoyed working on my portfolio. It really enhanced my research skills. He's kind enough to pass out a study guide. Tests are a challenge but not impossible to do well if you take the time to study. I recommend him

Mr. B is great. Really cares about his students and Latin America. I worked very hard for my A-. A couple of slackers complained about the work, but did OK on exams. Most students I know really got a lot from this class. Attend his workshops!

My second class with Mr. B. I'm going into teaching, and I've learned so much about how to teach from him. Thanks Mr. B!!!

The class requires a lot of reading but many of the readings are really intreasting. Overall it was a great class.

Mr. is on the hardest and the most intresting class I ever had.Mr.B made the stories come to life. A word to the wise if take this class pay attention and don't fall behind in the readings. other then that enjoy the stories. Very great class I highly recomend it.

This class is really interesting you'll love it! I was a bit upset because I scored above 90's on all my exams and still ended up with a "B"...So, if you want an "A" you need perfect scores :( !

Hi, is very nice and interesting professor. He knows the subjet very well. It might get confusing but he is always willing to help. There is alot of reading and a project which takes a lot of time.

He is a nice guy and really wants everyone to do well. There is a lot of reading required. His tests are mutiple choice. He also grades them on a cruve. The lectures were intersting. However, they were rather lengthly. The portfolio assignment just seems like busy work. Overall, the course is relatively easy

a lot of reading but they are interesting. Not the easiest class but you do learn a lot. Mr B is very helpful and smart

This class was fun.

Extremely easy. Also hes very helpful and nice when you need him. There is no way to fail his class. Only 1 project which he gives you in the beginning, due until the end of the quarter. 3 exams. Only problem his lectures are sooooo BORING but thats all.

Kept class going by fast and easy. He is comical at times too which makes the class more fun to be in. Projects are easy

Very professional and passionate about his work. Class is interesting and easy if you answer the pink sheets he gives out. Alot to read but its manageable.

Very helpful. The portfolio is not designed to torture you but to improve your researching skills. It helped with my other research papers. Very fair grader. Readers were easy to follow and take your notes on the readers so it helps with the study guides. Final is semi-cumulative but just use the study readers to help.

Very knowledgeable and experienced professor. You can tell he is passionate about the subject he teaches and he lived most of it so he isn't simply going off just research. Very clear and understandable. Be sure to mark up the readers. The portfolio is kind of lame but it's easy and all tests are multiple choice. Give him a shot.

Just long and boring but rather interesting. He's a very nice and understanding guy that gives interesting assignments and is a fair grader. I highly recommend him

Mr. B is the most engaging teacher I've ever had in my entire college career. His class is challenging, but extremely interesting. If you came to school to challenge yourself & grow as a student because you want to be a better student/person then take this class. His class comprises of a midterm (25%) Final (35%) & Portfolio (40%) Read = Pass W/"A"

I took him for my theme A courses 342 and 360. I loved his class. Its hard work and a lot of reading but the readings are interesting. He really cares about his students and want them to learn. I would recommend him. It was hard, but worth the work. I got an A both quarters.

One of the best professors at CSULA!He is very organized,well prepared, witty,and down to earth.He's willing to do anything that would help students to succeed in the class because he truly cares for them.This is not the class for those who look for an 'easy A' but you'll learn a lot.Highly recommend!

He's become my favorite professor ever! He truly cares about each and every one of his students. He's very welcoming and open to helping you out. Take advantage of his office hours and you'll do fine.

Mr. B is not the person to be presenting this class. Yet, he has so much insight. No book instead he has readers which have everything you need to know for the exams along with his lectures. Pink Sheets are great! Everythng on the exam is on there. Research project is a bit work but fairly easy.

Mr.B is a great professor makes class extremely interesting he knows his stuff. His exams are not bad as long as you do the Pink Sheet study it because those questions are on the exam. Lets you do part of the test as a group. Has you do a Portfolio which is a lot of work and research but not as bad he explains step by step on what to do

The greatest professor I have ever had. Follow his instructions (Portfolio, Pink Sheets, record what he tells you [every little thing]) I had fun in that class, learned a lot. Tests were not painful because the materials were so interesting I really listened to them during his lecture and I was automatically ready to take a test. Got an A!

Looking back at this class, this was by far my favorite. There's not enough praise you can give Mr. B. There's a lot of work, but you'll be engaged every minute. I don't know how Mr. B does what he does, but he does it brilliantly. He strikes a chord unlike any other professor I've had. Truly inspiring. Highly recommend.

Mr. B is an amazing professor. He challenges you to do your best in class. He is extremely helpful (stay after class for any questions or go to office hours). The portfolio is kind of hard, but be sure to ask questions if you have any doubts. His portfolio workshops are definitely helpful. Over all he is great; I learned so much in his class.

Mr. B is amazing! He is very helpful and has no problem meeting with you to make sure you understand your assignments. (even if it's the day of the exam) There is no textbook required for this class. Just read the readers you purchase at the start of the quarter, attend class weekly, and you'll do fine. DON'T PROCRASTINATE THE PORTFOLIO!

Mr. B's class was very challenging! I admire this professor because I do not know how he does what he does...he is very passionate about the matter. He also loves his students and will do anything to ensure their success. I learned so much and can tell you that his class was A LOT OF WORK. The portfolio was difficult, but he is there to guide you.

Mr. B was a pleasure to take. He is an extremely helpful teacher who will go the extra mile to help out his students. I'll definitely recommend Mr. B. Really enjoyed attending his class LAS 470.

Mr. Bollinger is probably one of the most helpful professors I've ever had during my long college career. His class is not difficult especially if you're willing to ask for help, which he greatly encourages you to do throughout the quarter. He is very approachable and is always available during office hours or after class.

Mr. B is a great professor whose passion for the subject matter really engages the class. I learned a lot and the content was very interesting. Mr. B is extremely helpful and always accessible after class and during office hours to ensure his student's success. This was one of my favorite courses and I would definitely recommend Mr. B!

Professor William Bollinger uses readers which are copies from various texts that he has compiled to maximize the benefit from scholarly material. I luck forward to the benefits this course will give me in my future endeavors.

Professor Bollinger is a really nice guy, helpful and clear. His test are fairly easy if you review all the readers he gives. The final paper consist of a research portfolio that might sound difficult but its not, he also takes role everyday but I never went to class and I got a B, so if you want an A make sure you attend class. Good professor.

Professor Bollinger is everything you'd want in a professor. He knows his subject; he's brilliant without being arrogant; demanding without being cruel. He cares about his students, keeps classes interesting and grades fairly. I highly recommend him.

Best Professor EVER! He is so helpful he really wants his students to learn. He makes the class fun, and he is very knowledgeable. I got an A in class. He did require a Portfolio however it was very easy. He gives a study guide and readings are from weekly readers useful because we only read what was needed

Instead of a textbook he uses readers that he put together himself. He gets it printed at a local bookstore and you have to go there to pay for the voucher. He distributes the readers at each class and he takes attendance. If you attend the lecture and read the assigned materials, then there's no reason for you not to do well.

For my first quarter at a university, he sure made this class feel like a TRUE university level course, but it's definitely good historical information on what our high schools don't teach us. This opened my eyes to what this nation really has done inspite of all the fairy tales they try to jam in our heads of all the "good" this country has done.

Great professor. I took a night class so the lectures were really long. He teaches by power point and sometimes goes back and forward on his lecture so it can be confusing at times. However, he emphasizes points that are useful for midterms and final. Instead of a term paper he assigns a portfolio. Portfolio is more interesting than term paper.

He is too precious. The cutest little thing. So sweet. He is REALLY passionate about the subject matter. I took this as part of the GE Theme A. He requires a portfolio and you can get extra credit for coming to one of his saturday workshops re: the portfolio. Random in-class assignments at the beginning of class suck, though.

Mr. B is a really nice professor who cares about his students. He makes Saturday workshops to help students with portfolio assignment which is done instead of term paper. Make sure you do the assignments as he indicates and you will be fine. Don't procrastinate! Test are long but he usually gives extra points. Make sure you read the readers.

Mr. B is awesome! Cool lectures and easy assignments. Weekly readers are given in class, and discussed the following week. The readers prepare you for lecture, for the exams, and your final project. DO NOT MISS CLASS. You will miss something important!

Mr. B is hands down. THE best teacher Ive ever had. Amazing!!!

THE CLASS DEALS WITH READERS, SLIDES, PICTURES, FILMSVIDEOS, SHORT NOVELS. EXAM QUESTIONS ARE GIVEN DURING LECTURES SO TAKE GOOD NOTES. HIS FOCUS IS DEVELOPING GREATACCURATE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES (HE'S ALSO A HISTORIAN). ONE OF THE BEST CLASSES I'VE TAKEN.

Mr. Bollinger is very passionate about the material and it shows in the way he teaches. I would definitely take another class with him.

I highly recommend this class!

He genuinely cares, respects and helps students. It may seem overwhelming at first, but stick with it; he really does everything in his power to help. Readers are used, which are pretty affordable. Gives 2 midterms and 1 final with REALLY helpful study guides, and 1 portfolio project. He varies on clarity though, but put effort; you'll pass. :)

I enjoyed the subject of this class and Mr. B was very knowledgable! There are 2 midterms, 1 final and a portfolio due at the end of the quarter! Honestly this class is tough but it is possible to get an A. Mr. B gives great study guides on the reading and he also gives many answers during his lectures! Don't miss class, study and you'll pass!

Loved Mr. B! I would love to take him again. He is so funny and smart and I just loved his class. Highly recommend. Be on time and listen, he really does give you everything you need to know in lectures or in readers. Take notes on your readers, no notebook was needed.

Mr.B is the best professor I have taken at Cal State LA! He is one of few professors that will push you to the limit. Mr. B is always ready to help if you have any questions or concerns. Remember to pay attention in class and do not miss any of the class meetings.

You'll have 3 exams and 1 portfolio. The exams are mostly fair, if you read his assigned readers and prepare well on study guide (which called pink sheet). Also, participation is helpful because he will "reveal" some exam questions. The portfolio is tough if you procrastinate because it contains many parts. Hint: go to his workshop at least once.

extremely approachable!

Very nice personality and very helpful professor, he's here for his students. Very passionate about the subject. Interesting class material, I found out a lot. Be prepared to read though. If you follow his guidance and don't procrastinate, you'll get a good grade.

I loved this class! He is a very kind, old professor. He gives two midterms, portfolio project and a final. His lectures make you really think, they were awesome. I learned a lot from this class. Awesome professor! I definitely recommend.

Very few assignments. Two exams and one portfolio project on the subject of your choosing. Super easy class, lectures are sometimes all over the place but interesting. Read the readers and do your pink sheet and you'll ace the exams. I missed class quite a bit but still got an A. Highly recommend his class!

I took Mr. B for LAS 3420 in the Fall 2019 semester. Mr. B brings a wealth of personal experience to the material he teaches which reflects in his excitement for the topics. His lectures are fun and informative and those with an eye for history will appreciate the new perspectives he brings to various historical topics. Overall a great class!