Paul Lokken - Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

Professor: Paul Lokken

Department: History

College: Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS272
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the most interesting professor but is fair to his students. A few assignments control your grade, but as long as you read the text, you should be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS273
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Absolutely horrible professor. There's no flow to the material he teaches and it is very hard to understand the topic he's covering. Very unclear in communication and doesn't clearly mention what he expects of his students. I had absolutely no idea what was happening in the class even when I attended and eventually had to withdraw from the course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS272
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Clearly one of the worst professors I have had. I barely passed this class despite studying for hours on end. he just rants over few notes he actually puts on his board and is very vague as to what he expects on his in-class assignments which count for most of the grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS273
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I actually love history but this was quite frankly the most boring class, partly due to the material but mostly due to the professor himself he didnt even have a syllabus 2 weeks into the semester. He has very dull lectures and is condescending towards students which discourages class discussion. He refuses to give As.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS271
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take his class!!! His tests are hard and all on the books so you have to read them. He's such a tough grader - I honestly questioned if I was going to pass. His lectures are extremely boring (he literally talks in monotone for LONGER than the class time) and he never interacts with the class. Seriously, do. not. take.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS272
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was the worst choice I have ever made. Professor Lokken is not understanding or helpful at all. He ca not answer a question nor he would want to answer your questions. Your grade is solely based on exams, all essays. If you want to memorize the entire Latin American history with every single detail then take him, he will neve give an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS272
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor. He never makes anysense during lectures, he speaks really low to the point where you cant hear him, and you question if he really knows what hes talking about. His quiz are impossible to pass, he said it himself he doesnt give out A's or B's the "quizzes" are more like formal essays. he belittles his students. AVOID!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS273
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I dont understand this class. He lectures the whole time but teaches nothing. There is a lot of rambling and unrelated lectures. Does not support class discussion or open debate on topic at hand. Do not recommend. Average in the class is currently a D.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS271
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had. Drop the class. All he does is lecture and its so hard to understand what hes saying, he gives random pop quizzes and doesn't even tell you what to study. Not helpful at all!! TERRIBLE

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't ever take his class. All he does is lecture and gives pop quizzes that make no sense. Doesn't answer questions clearly and gives articles to read every single class and he just talks about them the whole class. Do yourself a favor and switch while you can!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS273
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had!! Drop the class before its too late, you'll regret it...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS273
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS261
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

HORRIBLE. All he does is lecture, and you can't understand a word that he is conveying. Not helpful, random pop quizzes that are impossible to pass. An impossible amount of random readings of articles. I highly recommend drop this class if you have him! You'll regret it if you don't..

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is terrible. All he does is lecture the whole class! You can never understand what he is saying. Random impossible pop quizzes. You don't learn a thing! If you get the professor DROP IT! Do yourself a favor or you'll regret it!! All you do for this course is read a million long articles. He's not helpful or understanding.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Terrible. All he does is talk, very hard to understand what hes talking about. Don't take this class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS273
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

All he does is talk the whole class. So boring.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS385
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable in his field of study. However, in class he comes off as very cold and standoffish. Don't ask questions you don't already know the answer to. If you do ask a question in class, he will belittle you and say something like "Well, what did the reading say?" He deducts points if you don't correctly answer his cold-calling.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST272
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor knows a lot about the the class subject but he is terrible with teaching. Doesn't really give out a lot of test. More on writing paper's and essay quizzes. He is a terrible grader. Really tough with grading. I would not recommend taking any of his classes

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS365
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I tried hard to give him a chance but he's consistently been unhelpful and cold, despite this being my second course with him. An unreasonable and unclear professor, it is very understandable why there are only 8 other students enrolled in my class with him. Beware, he's inconsiderate and cold, and does not value you as an individual.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS271
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Lokken has to be one of worst professors at the university. His lectures are long and boring and barely engages the class. There are no slides or notes on the board. It is almost impossible to follow along with what he is teaching because he jumps around like a squirrel that was just by a truck. Be prepared to read, and then read some more.