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Paul W. Knoll

Expert in Eastern European history (especially Poland) and standardized test development
  • Professor Emeritus of History
  • Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Center for Excellence in Teaching
Office: (310) 838-9247
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Expertise

  • medieval history
  • Polish history
  • University of Cracow in 15th century
  • university history
  • Renaissance history
  • history of East Central Europe (not Russia)
  • standardized testing

Additional Information

  • Chair of the College Board and Educational Testing Service Test Development Committee for European History and World Culture (1974-1985)
  • Chief reader and chief faculty consultant for the Advanced Placement European History Program (1988 to 1992)
  • Author of The Rise of the Polish Monarchy, Piast Poland in East Central Europe 1320-1370
  • Chair of USC Dornsife College Department of History 1971-1974, 1986-1991