Online TA Profiles
Paul Ferguson, PhD
OTA ID#: 105262
| Education Experience: |
BA, History, Western Illinois University, 1996 MA, History, Marquette University, 1998 PhD, History, Marquette University, 2005 |
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| Focus of Study: | BA: Major, European History; Minor, US History
MA: Major, Medieval History; Minor, US History PhD: Major, US History; Minors, Middle East and Urban History |
| Awards: | Who’s Who in America, 2005
Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 2005 Phi Beta Kappa, Marquette University, 2002 Arthur J. Schmitt Research Fellowship – Marquette University, 2000-2001 Nominee, Preparing Future Faculty Teaching Award – Marquette University, 2000 Teaching Fellowship - History, Marquette University, 1999-2000 Featured Speaker – New Student Orientation, History Department, Marquette University, 1999 Departmental Scholar - History, Western Illinois University, 1996 Honors Scholar - Western Illinois University, 1996 Summa Cum Laude, Western Illinois University, 1996 Phi Alpha Theta, Western Illinois University, 1995 Phi Kappa Phi, Western Illinois University, 1994 Tom Batell Scholarship - English, Black Hawk College, 1993 Dean's List - Black Hawk College + Western Illinois University (all terms, 1991-96) |
| Publications: | “Northwest Community Organization” in Encyclopedia of Chicago History, with Thomas Jablonsky, 2004
“The White Ship Disaster” in Essays in History (Western Illinois University, 1996) The Scottish Play: A Travesty, a one-act play produced by Black Hawk College, with Traci Davis and Jeremy Koester, November 2005 One Cool Cat, musical CD by Cthulhu Ferguson, produced by Dark Highlands Productions, 2005 “The Lonely Walk”, Midwest Poetry Review, June 1991 “Feelings” [as Freeman O’Ginney], Midwest Poetry Review, May 1985 “Birds” [as Freeman O’Ginney], Midwest Poetry Review, May 1985 |
| Work Experience: | History Instructor, 2001-2005
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE, Moline, Illinois Teaching Fellow, 1999-2000 MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1996-1999 MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Library Assistant, 1994-1996 WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Macomb, Illinois Library Assistant, 1989-1993 ROCK ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, Rock Island, Illinois |
| Skills & Achievements: | Created, prepared, and presented course content for more than 50 history sections
Facilitated learning for a diverse population of approximately 300 students each year for four years Advised students on course and career planning Worked closely with textbook representatives to survey and order custom course materials Cooperated with faculty, administration, and staff on course content and daily college operation Sponsored changes in Advisement Services as Chair of the Academic Advising Committee Managed instructional duties for a team of 12 graduate assistants in my capacity as Lead Teaching Assistant |
| Career Interests: | Looking for full-time position as college history professor.
Publishing/producing literature, theatrical productions, and music CDs |
| Outside Interests: | Books, films, writing, on-line gaming |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
I am an experienced college professor with an extensive background in history. My approach to teaching is cooperative - I view learning as a two-way street. I also work hard to use examples and analogies which will: 1) help students better understand the material; 2) help students develop critical thinking and reasoning skills, and 3) help students understand how history related to the modern world. |
| Postings Answered: | 27 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 5/5 What is OTA Rating? |
- America's economy - 1. Compare how America's economy changed from pre / during / after WW II? 2. How did it change to help make the US a superpower?
- What is Manifest destiny? What does it mean? How could it be considered an ideology, what is an ideology? - I need to describe Manifest Destiny and how America used this ideology to justify its aggressive Westward thrust.
- Summary details are given to examine the text. - In his review, Dr. Ferguson explores the book's thesis, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of Watt's analyses. An overview is included.
- "The Prophet and the Age of the Caliphates: The Islamic Near East From the Sixth to the Eleventh Century", by Hugh Kennedy - A Book Review - A full review of "The Prophet and the Age of the Caliphates: The Islamic Near East From the Sixth to the Eleventh Century", by Hugh Kennedy (Longman, 1986), xii, 424. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Fergus ...
- A book review is included. - A review of "A History of Medieval Islam", by J.J. Saunders (Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1965), xv, 219. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this review, Dr. Ferguson surveys the material covered i ...
- Insights into this book are given. - A review of "The Middle East: A History", by Sydney Nettleton Fisher (2nd Edition, 1968), xiv, 640. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this review, Dr. Ferguson summarizes the book's content and ...
- "Iran: Past and Present - From Monarchy to Islamic Republic", 9th ed., by Donald N. Wilber - A Book Review - A review of "Iran: Past and Present - From Monarchy to Islamic Republic", 9th ed., by Donald N. Wilber (Princeton University Press, 1948, 1981), xi, 234. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this ...
- "The Early Islamic Conquests", by Fred McGraw Donner - A Book Review - "The Early Islamic Conquests", by Fred McGraw Donner (Princeton University Press, 1981), xviii, 489. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In his review, Dr. Ferguson surveys the material presented in ...
- Ideas, Knowledge, and Substance: Comparing Descartes and Locke - Compare and contrast Rene Descartes and John Locke on the subjects of Ideas, Knowledge, and Substance. How did they define these terms? How were their theories similar or different?
- A list of problems for the Weimar Republic are cited. - What was the Weimar Republic? When and why did it come to power in Germany? What problems did it face? How long did it last? These questions are considered.
- A book talk is listed. - A review of "Islam and Politics", 4th ed, by John L. Esposito (Syracuse University Press, 1984, 1998), Xv, 393. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this review, Dr. Ferguson summarizes the books ...
- A book overview is included. - A review of "Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict", Third Edition, by Charles D. Smith (St. Martin's Press, 1988, 1996), 308. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this review, Dr. Ferguson summ ...
- A book review is summarized. - In this brief review, Dr. Ferguson surveys the organization of the work and covers the most important strengths and weaknesses of the author's approach.
- Factors implicated in the decline of the Roman Empire are noted. - If many factors are implicated in the decline of the Roman Empire, including overuse of resources, political infighting, and lack of morality, how does this hold any lessons for modern society? and co ...
- How did the Fascists and Benito Mussolini come to power in Italy? - Who were the fascists in Italy and where did they come from? What were the goals of the fascists? How did the fascists and Benito Mussolini come to power in Italy?
- How did Benito Mussolini maintain control of Italy? - Once he became Prime Minister of Italy, how was Benito Mussolini able to secure control of the government? What policies did he use to maintain the support of the Italian people?
- - Full book review of "Saladin", by Geoffrey Hindley (Barnes and Noble, 1976), xv, 208. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this review, Dr. Ferguson presents a detailed summary of the book and an ...
- Arab Perspectives on the Crusades is given in a comparative Review. - A Comparative Review of "Arab Historians of the Crusades", by Francesco Gabrieli (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1969), xxxvi, 362; and "The Crusades Through Arab Eyes", by Amin Maalouf (Ne ...
- A book review is embedded. - In his review, Dr. Ferguson addresses the material covered in the work and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the author's approach.
- A summary of the review is included. - In his review, Dr. Ferguson surveys the material presented in the work and analyzes its importance to students of Islamic and Middle Eastern history.
