Paul Ciccantell - Western Michigan University

Professor: Paul Ciccantell

Department: TBD

College: Western Michigan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes class can be boring because he just lectures the whole time but it is nice because he gives you notes to print off beforehand and you just fill in the blanks. Go to class though, nothing is online. READ THE BOOK AND DO THE NOTES!!! It is a big part of the tests and he gives out extra credit a lot so just do it and it will help. Good class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul is by far my favorite professor at WMU, he is very charismatic and brings fun to the topic of sociology. Through his southern accent you feel the genuine care for his students and the process of teaching the material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty easy if you work a bit. There are 2 papers and 4 exams. Make sure you know the material well and can give examples of the topics. There is extra credit after every chapter. Attendance isn't taken, but there is some in class work sometimes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an okay guy. The exams are hard so you have to study in order to do well. There are 4 exams 100 points each, and two paper 50pts. He does small quizzes and gives you the answers. Plus theres a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC2000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is a good guy. He knows what he is talking about when he lectures. His study guides do not go along with the test though, you have to read the textbook as well or else you will fail the exams. If you aren't the best test taker, then I would suggest taking this course with someone else. He is funny & approachable. I did not mind him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class. It's so boring and the test are really hard. Unless you really like history. The professor is not much help either.! :(

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was SO boring, he just stands in front of the class for the whole hour and 50 minutes. Coming to class and taking notes in mandatory and it is also torture! only take this class if you love history!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC9999
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

should not be a professor is not interested in the students success

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC4800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A pretty good professor, can be rather boring, but knows his stuff. Is easy to talk to and encourages class discussion and questions. You will write a LOT in his class, mid-terms and finals are take home. If you don't mind writing, I would highly suggest taking his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad instructor, not extremely interesting but he is a nice guy and full of information on the subject. Attendance was not mandatory but there were daily quizes/point opportunities. He gives a lot of extra credit, the exams require a good amount of preparation, overall not a bad professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were extremely boring but talking about other countries for two hours straight is difficult to make interesting. If you study the notes and the study guide and do the practice tests the exams aren't terrible. Lots of extra credit which is awesome if you do bad on the exams

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really good instructor. Dr. Ciccantell wants his students to succeed and provides study guides and sample tests prior to each exam. As long as you pay attention to his study guides you'll have no problem in his classes. Lots of extra credit opportunities. I wasn't sure about him after reading some of these reviews but now I think he's great.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are extremely difficult, and lecture is pretty boring...but he really is a good teacher and tries his best to help you in whatever way he can. I wouldn't suggest this class if you aren't very interested in the material, but otherwise it's not terrible.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This instructor is horrible, he is very arrogant, and difficult to understand. Test questions are ment to be tricky, but if you know that you will be fine. Lecture was horrible. I think I would rather get teeth pulled than sit through this class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC4800
• 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:

One of the best professors at WMU. Very helpful and wants his students to succeed. He is very fair and FULL of knowledge. The class was not necessarily difficult but be prepared to do A LOT of writing and reading. (I wrote about 65 pages in total) As long as you work hard you will do fine. I got an A in the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LATINAMER
• 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:

SOC 3350 Took as a summer class, a lot of material to consume. Tests are challenging but you must study. Helpful with example tests and essay questions. U must read the material 2 get the information. Very helpful if you must miss class. Responds to Emails quickly. Overall a good teacher, hard in ways but good.U must make the effort 2 get the grade

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• 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: N/A

Comment:

VERY boring Hard Class, hist study guides have nothing to do with the class in fact he even stated "i put trick question in the test to see if actually know the material" does offer alot of extra credit, response time of email is very long over a week i would say, i would stay away from this guy if u can!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

all he does is lecture for 2 hours and he has a horrible accent. He has 2 papers through out the semester and you have to have way to many resources than needed for the paper. His tests are a little tricky he loves the word except and tries to trick you. He is a somewhat easy grader though and gives a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this class was not bad at all. expects you to attend, but if you e-mail him and tell him you've been suffering from some horrible sickness he generally is pretty good at helping you out..really seemed to want his students to succeed. boring to listen too, but if you put in a little effort, he'll help you out.didn't even buy the book or coursepack

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is easy but you have to actually go if you want to do well. The writing assignments are a bit ridiculous, way too many sources required. Tests can be hard and study guides for the readings aren't very helpful considering there are a hundred terms for maybe 10 questions on the test...