Paul Wapner - American University

Professor: Paul Wapner

Department: TBD

College: American University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wapner is an incredible teacher and person. I took him for environmental ethics and his class changed my life. He is remarkably kind and caring, and is also very respected in his field. He wants his students to do well and really cares about our wellbeing. I highly suggest taking his class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Incredible professor+very well respected in the field of environmental ethics. It is easy to establish a good relationship with him because he is so humble and kind. He would periodically stop the block lecture and allow us to do yoga and get a bite to eat. He likes socratic style classes and appreciates it if you participate. Would highly suggest!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wapner is an amazing professor. I took him for What is Suffering. 3 essays and participation essentially determine your grade, but the subject material is interesting. He is a very sweet and smart person who makes an effort to connect with his students and you can tell he is passionate about the material. Take his class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Wapner takes a completely different approach to teaching students than any other professor I have seen before. He is beyond ethical in his methods and provides really great feedback on both papers and in-class participation. His lectures can be a bit disorganized and dry, but nonetheless you will learn so much more than you would expect.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Definitely take "What is Suffering?" if you have the chance to

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wapner is amazing. Talk about someone who really knows his stuff. He's such a cool guy and really keeps class interesting. The readings aren't boring either, but there is a decent amount of reading. However, they are really engaging and he usually breaks them up; you won't be reading 100 pages of the same journal. I would take for an FYS!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing thought provoking class. Took his class What Is Suffering for First Year Seminar. Got into very in-depth conversations each week about readings and related topics If you have any interest in the environment definitely take his class as he is extremely knowledgeable. 3 papers for most of the grade, participation counts.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SIS106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever. If you can take him, DO IT!! I took his course What Is Suffering for my SIS Seminar and it was fantastic. If you have any interest in environment- take him!! Go to office hours, he is very helpful on topics and it is great to talk to him. He is a great professor and mentor!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SISU-106: What is Suffering- Awesome class taught by Prof. Wapner. 1st time teaching it so the curriculum wasnt polished, but he is super laid back but still expects hard work and for you to read. Almost all classes were discussion based, so participatio is definitely good, if only to understand the material. 3 major essays. a few small assignmen

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wapner is a really helpful instructor, most of his classes are not lecture based, but discussion based. He is that kind of professor that you really would have a chance talking to him and express your feeling. One of the best professors in AU

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SISU250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wapner is one of the nicest, most caring people I have ever met. He is truly passionate about environmental issues and he cares about his students. Great teacher, great guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Wapner was an amazing professor. He leads a highly discussion based class and pushes his students to go beyond the readings in their analysis. He is definitely not a harsh grader though, the class was 2 essays and a final which was not particularly difficult.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SISU106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wapner is an amazing professor that is genuinely interested in his students. He loves to teach and it shows in the effort he puts into each class and making sure we understand the concept of the lecture! Highly recommended

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SIS310
• 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 at American. Welcoming during office hours, very helpful, truly just wants you to learn and explore. A very inspiring professor, wish there were more like him at American. Please try one of his classes!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SIS388
• 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:

He is an AWESOME professor!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SIS388
• 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:

Wapner's a really good guy. There's two papers, a group project, a midterm, and a final- pretty standard. Assigns a TON of reading but you can get away with faking it. Really emphasizes discussion so participation is a must. He's a fair grader, too. I definitely recommend him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SIS388
• 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:

I had professor Wapner for an honors colloquia on Environmentalism and liked his class and teaching style so much that I decided to take International Environmental Politics with him the next semester. Professor Wapner is not preachy, and while at times a little spacy, he does care deeply about what he is saying, and the students he teaches.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SIS660
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Far and away the worst professor I have ever had. Almost killed any interest I had in the subject and made me rethink attending graduate school. Is a very easy grader though, so that's something.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POST220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SIS388
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wapner is very enthusiastic and sincere about his topic. He works to make his projects very relevant and he's a fair grader.