Paul Lauren - University of Montana - Missoula, Missoula, MT

Professor: Paul Lauren

Department: History

College: University of Montana - Missoula, Missoula, MT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paul Lauren was one of the best professors I've ever had. He was kind, thoughtful, and absolutely brilliant (not a word I use lightly). Taking his class literally changed my life, and have the highest regard for him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A demanding class but he is very clear about expectations and the lectures are very organized so its easy to take good notes and focus your studying. He analyzes different perspectives and leaves room for your own opinions. Always the diplomat.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The best prof i've ever had. An A- is euphoric after his exams. Take extreme notes. Best lecturer hands down. He's always under control in class. Personally, you can talk to the man about anything. You find yourself wanting to make him proud. In his office more that anyone in the department. His classes are not easy, but he grades fair. Focus&Excel

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. He is definitely a scholar on the basic W. Civilization themes and speaks clearly on it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A really wonderful prof. who knows what hes talking about.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lauren is a fantastic lecturer. His exams were challenging, requiring more preparation than any other history class. I took 4 classes from him 1983-1986. He wasn't perfect though. When asked in 1985 if he thought East & West Germany would ever reunite, he replied "Oh no, absolutely not". Oops.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A good prof, but easily one of the most egotistical I have ever encountered (and with this profession, that's saying something). Assigned a Tom Clancy piece of schlock for a 400 level class, which is ridiculous, and most of the other texts were mediocre as well. If you act like every word he utters comes from the Burning Bush, you'll be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DIPLOMACY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Lauren's International Diplomacy class nearly 10 years ago. After spending the last 4 years working internationally and now pursuing graduate studies in international affairs, his class was outstanding preparation for understanding world history. I look back on my undergraduate studies and recognize his class to be one of the best.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST452
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest Professors I have ever had the privledge to study under.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST328
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best. Know your stuff for the tests. But well worth what you take out of the classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He teaches you to realize that in every great event, there is a humane factor. People not only die during war, but many fight in it, too. He guides you to realize motivations and etc.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Extremely knowledgeable, polite but demanding, sets high standards for classroom behavior. Hard tests! But worth the knowledge gained.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good lecturer, keeps you interested, hard tester, take good notes

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Another one of UM's best professors. Knows his stuff.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST328
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the finest professors at UM. I often wonder why he isn't teaching at Harvard, Yale, or Stanford.