Paul Mapp - College of William and Mary

Professor: Paul Mapp

Department: TBD

College: College of William and Mary

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All round amazing guy. was Enthusiastic every class, participation was never "compulsory" but definitely helps your grade. Class was not necessary either, but going helps him remember you name and will help you case when he grades your speeches and paper.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mapp is THE MAN. Seriously, he changed my freshman year so much (for the better). His feedback is great, discussions were amazing, and he is a great and understanding guy. The readings were long and tough, but they were so worth it because the discussion was outstanding. TAKE THIS CLASS. IF NOT, TAKE A CLASS WITH PROFESSOR MAPP!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST150W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a history major but this was easily my favorite class I've taken at the College so far. Professor Mapp made the class incredibly interesting and came up with lots of thought provoking questions that really made you dig deep. It's a lot of reading and he isn't a super easy grader, but he really is an incredible professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 150W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a history major, but this was my FAVORITE class of the semester. Professor Mapp makes any subject interesting. His funny comments and helpful insights were great in a seminar setting. I would recommend taking any class with him just for his great personality! There is a bit of reading, but nothing a W&M student can't handle.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST344
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mapp is awesome. He assigns A LOT of reading. Seriously. It's a ton of reading. But, he ably synthesizes it with lectures to keep your attention throughout class and make you interested! Do ALL the readings before class and you'll have an amazing experience.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST412
• 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:

Best professor ever!! Mapp is funny, brilliant, and very helpful. He makes the material accessible, but never dumbs it down for us. There is a lot of reading, but he understands that his is not the only class and is pretty lenient. We had two short papers, a midterm, and a final - he graded fairly on all of them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST412
• 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:

I enjoyed Prof. Mapp's class a lot. He's a fair grader, and a great lecturer. Be prepared for unconventional insights, however: I'd never realized that Thomas Jefferson was not only a controversial figure in early American history, but later (after being raised as an undead) a collaborator with the Japanese occupation of East Asia.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

mapp is a funny, nice guy. classes are all discussion based on the readings for the day. he's clear, extremely knowledgeable, understanding, and engaging. you also take 2 field trips to museums instead of class. 2 essays, midterm and final. B is very attainable but he pushes you hard for an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most amazing professor at WM!! Extremely engaging and just an all around terrific person! My class loved him so much we bought him an antique sword. Very fair but challenging. be prepared to put in a lot of work and reading but it is worth it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST412
• 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:

My favorite professor at W&M! My entire class absolutely loved him. You could miss a class or two but who would want to! His lectures are very upbeat. There is never a dull moment. Lots of reading, but he's the kind of prof you would read 1000 pages a night for! I recommend Prof. Mapp to every person I talk to on campus! I only wish he taught more!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST150W
• 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:

Mapp is the best. He has a lot of energy and gets really excited about whatever we're talking about in class, and that makes the students excited as well. I've only been at W&M a few semesters, but he's the best professor I've had here thus far. Take Mapp!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mapp has been my favorite professor at WM. He is funny and articulate. His lectures are never boring and you'll really learn in his class. Very fair grader. Whatever he's teaching, take it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mapp is amazing! Funny, clear lectures, fair grading, and interesting subject matter. Do not leave W&M without taking one of his classes!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST418
• 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:

Mapp is amazing. His lectures are funny and interesting, readings are interesting, relevant and well organized, and he is also a very fair grader. TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST411
• 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:

Mapp is one of the best professors at W&M. His lectures are interesting, and his delivery is unmatched - the guy's really funny! Take his class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST411
• 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:

SO sad I didn't discover Mapp until my senior year. He is fantastic. Classes very interesting, an endearingly funny/witty guy, and learned a ton. DO the reading (it's a lot), or participation and exams will be tough, but it's interesting. Very helpful, easy to talk to, wants you to think for yourself. Can't wait to take 411. Take his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the best history professor i have had here. He makes class interesting and he is the nicest guy. Take his class you will love it!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST411412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily my favorite professor at the College. I took both History 411 and 412 with him sophomore year, and over half the class from 411 stuck with him for 412, which doesn't happen a whole lot. He's goofy, but in an endearing sort of way and does a good job of keeping the class, even lectures, interesting. Take his classes!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Prof. Mapp!! I hate history, but he actually made the class interesting. Not necessarily an easy grader, but he's definitely fair and is more than willing to help if you ask him. I couldnt have asked for a better professor!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 150WAND121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

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