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Political Science

Gloria Badal

POLISCIENCE · PS1 · POLSCI1 · POLSCIENCE1 · POLITICALSCIEN · PS100 · POLITICALSCIE1 · POLYSCI · POLI1 · POLSC1 · POLISCI1 · POLITICALSCI · POLSCI · POSC100 · POLISCI · POLITICAL · POL1 · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
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Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Strong pick for an interesting, relatively easy poli sci class if and some disorganization.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPassionateDiscussion-drivenEasy with study guideLeft-leaningEngaging and fun
  • Many students call her one of : fun, passionate, and discussion-heavy.
  • Grades are often manageable with , and .
  • Main friction is strong left-leaning views and occasional student mockery.
  • Organization and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Multiple students say , and make good grades attainable without extreme grind.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Low average difficulty and students.

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Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

At least one , so showing up matters.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

A large share of reviews enthusiastically recommend her despite political and organization complaints.

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

Study guides, , and help for trying students make grading feel student-friendly overall.

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

Workload

Light

68/100

Common pattern is a , and discussion rather than constant grind.

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Students repeatedly praise passion, humor, and engagement, with weaker notes on organization and off-topic rants.

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of multiple-choice plus essay tests, a , and discussion.

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Mostly loved for energy, humor, and discussion; a vocal minority dislikes one-sided politics, unclarity, and .

Main concern

Strong political slant and occasional student-targeting can make class uncomfortable for conservatives or quieter students.

What students said

“Badal is the !”
PS1
“all you have to do is go to class and do the study guide that she gives you and it will be easy”
POL1
“VERY liberal, completely illogical with her beliefs.”
POLISCI1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Tests are often multiple choice with essay, supported by study guides and sometimes .

Study guidesMultiple choice with essayExtra credit3 tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person comments describe MC plus essay tests, study guides, a short paper, and .

Study guidesMultiple choice with essayExtra credit
“ . Just read the book and review her study guides and you'll do okay.”
POLISCI1
“Gives study guides.3 tests, 1 essay paper 3 pages long, attendance.”
POLITICALSCIE1
“ and is fun.”
POLSCI

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Badal is the ! I but, am so glad I did.”

Voice snapshots generated from 38 in-person reviews, balancing majority praise with minority political and organization concerns. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“She was enthusiastic and funny, and will help you out if you are having problems in the class.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

74/100

“dont miss this class, great teacher, fun class, good stuff!”

📗 Easy Path to Grades

78/100

“all you have to do is go to class and do the study guide that she gives you and it will be easy”

📢 Political Bias Concern

40/100

“If you are at all conservative minded keep away from this class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She made it fun and interesting.
  • Class is just a .
  • She get's off topic a lot.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • and is fun.
  • Gives study guides.3 tests, 1 essay paper 3 pages long, attendance.
  • she takes forever to grade stuff

Theme 3

🗳️ About Politics & Classroom Climate

  • She is a Leftist From the OC....
  • Making fun of students? Thats dispicable.
  • She constantly bashes our leaders and never gives more than her own perspective

Data context

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Analysis sample

38

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-eight detailed reviews with strong theme consistency on passion, ease, and political slant support high confidence.

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 53
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2 out of 52
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