Frank Alduino - Anne Arundel Community College (all campuses), Arnold, MD

Professor: Frank Alduino

Department: History

College: Anne Arundel Community College (all campuses), Arnold, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

To say I was skeptical about taking this course with Dr. Alduino would be an understatement. After having the course with him, I can say I was wrong. He is a wonderful professor who responds quickly. Read through the syllabi, you'll be GREAT. There are 14 exams with 20 MC and 2 essays and a 5 page minimum term paper. I really enjoyed this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLS111HIS211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

READ THE SYLLABUS and you'll pass the class! take your time on the tests and do your term paper. Work for the A and you'll get it

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLS111HIS211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Professor Alduino for both HIS211 & PLS111 online during the summer. He is a great prof, responds to emails quickly and gives helpful feedback. Both classes are based on 14/15 tests including 20-30 multiple choice questions and 2 short response answers. take your time and you'll get As. one term paper and discussions graded on participation.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I absolutely loved professor Alduino. I had him for both History part 1 and Political Science online classes. I had to work for my grades, but also learned a lot about politics and America. I am an older student (55+) and have to work a little harder than most, professor Alduino was positive with his feedback and understanding when I needed help!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Alduino fantastic! Online accelerated class was challenging but like others stated, READ SYLLABUS THOROUGHLY and DO NOT BE LAZY! I enjoyed term paper req of visiting a historical location - be creative & plan out assignments early! Do Writing Lab early! Plan ahead! NOT a prof for slackers or lazy people! Quickly grades, emails and is helpful!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lots of reading and quizzes to do.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Alduino looks like a hard teacher but honestly took two of his courses and passed both with an A. As long as you answer the discussion post and do good on the quizzes its an easy A. The only bad thing was that everything was due as noon not midnight so do not wait until last minute to complete tests or discussions!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Alduino may have his quarks, but he is still is an Ideal History Professor. His Lectures are captive and he is realy funny. He has inspired me to follow in his footsteps and become a History Professor as well. Overall, his classes are easy to understand and getting an A is easy as long as you get there everyday and put work into it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Aldunio is a great Professor! He clearly states what he expexts from his students in the syllabus on the very first day of classes. Therefore, if you follow the guidelines and complete your work then you are guaranteed to earn a decent grade in the class. This was a very easygoing class and I was able to learn so much.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS212
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took HIS 212 online and really enjoyed it. His lesson plan is organized and well laid out in Canvass. I always knew what was expected of me from day one. There a lot of quizzes and they each include two essay questions, but they're not that hard as long as you keep up with the reading (there's a lot). Easy "A" if you work hard and read the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wouldn't recommend this boneheaded professor to anyone. He forgets he's only a professor at a community college and not some genius like he thinks he is. 30 mult choice and 2 essays for EVERY test, so this is clearly someone with too much time on their hands. He can't communicate coherently and by the end of the semester, you learned nothing. Sad!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was my first online class and I do not regret it. Professor Alduino is very strict when it comes to his syllabus so make sure you read very thoroughly. If you do the discussions and take the tests on time it's definitely an easy A. He's a great professor and I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class for American Government. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SYLLABUS! The exams are long and hard, but if you put in the work you are rewarded. The term paper is tough, I put in 110% and only pulled a C. But the exams more than made up for it. Be thorough. Honestly this was my favorite class last semester.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I have had Professor Alduino for HIS 211 and 212. He cares about participation and is really good at including the class in the lectures and is interested in your opinions. He is an easier grader than he portrays. While reading the textbook is helpful, his tests usually go off of his lectures more. He is very opinionated but hilarious. Wonderful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Alduino does make you work for your grade, but that is to be expected in any college course. Set a schedule and follow it, then the class is easy enough to handle. Do not fall behind or you will have a hard time getting back on track. You are only allowed 1 quiz per day, don't try to take two or you will get a 0 for both.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Alduino does make you work for your grade, but that is to be expected. I enjoyed his classes. I also took him for PLS111. If you set a schedule for yourself and follow it the class is easy enough to handle. If you fall behind and don't take the quizzes regularly then you will fall behind. You are only allowed 1 quiz per day.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS211
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took online class with him was very horrible experience. the only people rating high were traditional class people. the online people doest have it easy at all. you can't take 2 quizzes in a day. and to write stupid 2 essays at the end, have to go to museum and write about it. if you're doing online class don't take him. or during summer

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This prof. is attentive, great with feedback and timely. His requirements are all in the syllabus. If you don't read the syllabus then you will mess up something. He is great. I had him for two classes. The only downside was I took both classes at the same time and the term papers are due within a week of each other. Great teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This prof. is attentive, great with feedback and timely. His requirements are all in the syllabus. If you don't read the syllabus then you will mess up something. He is great. I had him for two classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Does not communicate in a timely manner or in a coherent matter relevant to the situation. Requires extra effort (and sometimes, money in terms of meeting his requests of museums, etc) to complete a relatively simple course that requires reading and reciting Pretentious attitude, tests were full of typos and phrased vaguely.