Paul Von Blum - University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Professor: Paul Von Blum
Department: African-American Studies
College: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: 371
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Incredible teacher. Take this class. So willing to help. exams are not bad.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COMM371
  • 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 class I have ever taken in USC. He was so enthusiastic about what he teaches, always willing to help his students or to discuss anything with his students. Exams are writing essays based on readings and lectures. there's no right/wrong answer but you need to develop your arguments logically. Pay attention to his lectures and do the readings!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CS175
  • 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 Von Blum is one exciting, inspiring and intelligent man. He is extremely engaging with his students, managing to get impressive participation in a class get participation in a 120 person class. He encourages you to think about apathy, inequality, racism, war, patriarchal society. Yells at first, but honestly cares about his students!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: COMM371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took his course at USC on censorship and the 1st amendment. Would definitely recommend him to any student. He is a very passionate educator with lots of life and educational experience. He talks loud and is bold. Midterm and final only -- essay style. Loved this class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: AFAMC191
  • 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:
Professor Von Blum is by far my favorite professor at UCLA. His stories are great, he challenges you with intriguing scenarios, is extremely passionate about his subject, and truly cares about his students. I really have no negatives to say; I am even pursuing an individual studies course with him in the fall!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: INTER101
  • 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:
I took courses with Paul Von Blum at U.C. Berkeley over 35 years ago. He was a highlight of my college experience. I still think about the books we read (The Plague, Miss Lonelyhearts, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, etc.) as well as the artists we studied (Hogarth, Goya, Daumier, etc.) Thank you, Paul, for everything!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: POLIT200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took several of his pol sci classes at UC Irvine 20 yrs ago and thought so highly of him that I recently looked him up to see if he was still at UCLA. He challenged us with moral and ethical scenarios which made us think and some didn't like it. I loved it and thought he was very brave to push the envelope on taboo subjects.BEST Teacher EVER!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COMM1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Paul's class over 13 years ago. He helped shape my understanding of the world. I learned a lot about Paul Robeson, who continues to inspire me, and about public art. Good teachers question the way we think about the world and they force us to ask ourselves questions far after the exams are over. I recommend that everyone take him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: DIGS101
  • 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:
Anyone reading this....I took two courses with Paul in the mid-70's at Berkeley. 35 years later, I can tell you he changed my life. What he teaches is how to think and communicate. Whatever you do in your life...those are the most important tools.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ARTHI499
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Itrs professors like Von Blum that make UCLA prestigious and worthy of anything. He's been in the UC system I believe for over 20 years begining with Berkeley.. part of the Civil Rights movement.. I cant say more than passionate & experienced to describe him. You must take a class with him to make your education worth anything!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COMM141
  • 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:
At first I did not want to go to class during the summer because basically I did not have to for the grade was based on two essays. But the passion and quality of this teacher made me want to go just to hear him talk and engage in the interesting conversations. I RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COMM165
  • 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:
This class was soo long that it could get kinda boring, but professor Von Blum is the type that will go out of his way to help you understand and grasp the information. I recomend him just another course.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: AFRAM189C
  • 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:
EXCELLENT PROF! MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONCE WHILE AT UCLA!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COMM165
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I would not call this man a teacher, but more a speaker. He is a very passionate speaker. However, I had no idea what he wanted us to retain. I did not know what to take down in my notes. I think it is completely unfair that some TAs grade harsher than others. It is an easy grade if you have easy TAs. If you are a great writer, you should be fine.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: AFROAC291
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's an amazing teacher! The discussions in class - the way he leads them w/out you even noticing it -, his points and questions, the topics, the works, etc. were excellent. AND he's there for his students anytime.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COM165
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I disagree with the previous review. My discussion sections with my TA helped glue everything from lecture and readings together. I did very well in the class and found my TA to be very accessible and helpful. If you write well and convincingly, participate in discussion, and attend sections, you'll get an easy A.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COMM165
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is very passionate about his teaching, but the grades are not in line with what you learn. Poor TAs that lack communication skills. He is a great guy with interesting lectures, but the graded system is all subjective and is not objective.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COM165
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CS165
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
EASY B HARD A
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COMSTD165
  • 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:
very captive speaker with lots of interesting stories. class is just two papers and a quiz, class can inspire you. is always open to help students after class
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