Paul Wanke - Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Professor: Paul Wanke

Department: History

College: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wanke made the class highly entertaining while still making sure we learned the topics involved.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST340
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Maybe he is different in person, but I felt like the online class was forgotten. His grading rubric was unclear and there were discrepancies between the syllabus and actual points for assignments. The format was was more suited to in person classes than the online format. Feedback on papers was short and not helpful in improving for the next.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hardest 101 online class I've taken, but that's because there were no weekly quizzes that made things easy. Grades are based almost entirely on papers. Be careful to always include historical context on the subjects, even if the instructions don't specifically mention it. He will always dock points if you don't, but grades fairly overall.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wanke is great, incredibly sarcastic and makes many jokes about history but also knows when to be serious. Made a bland topic really interesting, and spent a lot of time relating past events to stuff that happened in the last century, or is happening right now. I felt like I learned as much about human nature as I did about Early Civilizations.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives you the option to send him rough draft essays, but sends back one sentence critiques. Grades unfairly and doesn't grade by the rubric. I'm completely lost in his lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST465
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm sure he is great for easy 101 classes, but Wanke provided little-to-no clarification online paper assignments or any feedback on the first of two essays of the same structure. Had two whole different final tests online, had to email to see which one to take cuz they were so unclear. Feels like he forgot about the online class. Boring textbook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Paul Wanke obviously knows his stuff, and grades accordingly. So definitely not a class to take lightly, as studying is paramount to success. My only complaint is that I couldn't take the class in person, I think the lectures would have been great.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Paul is an amazing professor and really opened me up to new ways of thinking. The guy is absolutely hilarious and an really cares. The class wasn't hard either. I would highly recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Paul is the kind of Prof. that makes learning fun. He is a crazy old man you may be a little off his rocker but the stories, examples, and class participation really help the lessons stick with you. His grading of essays is not always clear and he does not leave much notes on your paper but the lecture is worth the tougher essay grades.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were very enjoyable. Take a class with Paul before he's forced to retire you won't regret it. As others have said tests are can be difficult but are passable if you study. Expect a couple largish papers and some small article summaries.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's probably just arthritis or something. Check the syllabus.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

gives hardly any feedback, one to two word responses to emails, classes are not up to date.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really passionate about what he teaches. I normally wouldn't be interested in a class like this, but he made it fun. Attendance is necessary to learn the material, because he doesn't use many other education tools other than his voice! Tests are a little tough, but it is all material that has been covered! Theres also quite a bit of writing to do.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a funny guy, He is always willing to answer questions. Overall Very helpful and fun.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is super helpful when it comes to all course work

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Paul is a great guy. He's less of a professor and more a friend. His classes are very interactive. Makes notes accessible online. Only five assignments for the year including the midterm and final. Only problem with the class is it's very religion based.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best history class in my life. He's hilarious with the jokes. His tests are easy if you put in average effort and go to class on a regular basis (you would miss out on a whole lot of jokes if you skip it). The essays are easy, again, if you put in average effort. He is the best in involving the people in the class and everyone should take the clas

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

"If you're a real American you'll wait until the night before the final essay is due and stay up all night with a case of red bull and some meth!" Wanke outrageous! Pure entertainment! Makes fun of himself and plays Monday morning QB poking fun at historical characters for dumb decisions. No arrogance! Advice: JUST DO IT! Get your money's worth.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, he really engages the class and is not monotone, he also puts answers to questions in his tests if you pay attention, take good notes and ask for help. He is always willing to explain or edit any papers

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Can be entertaining. Doesn't provide book. Rambles on in class. Randomly calls on people, so be prepared - especially if you are any other race than white (you're an example). Grades hard on papers. Exams = hard, study guides don't help much. One midterm & one noncumulative final. I can see why people like him, but I didn't really like the class.