Sarbjit Johal

POLISCIENCE · POLI2 · POLITICASIENCE · PLSC2 · POLY2 · POLISCI2 · POLISCI5 · PS5 · POLSCI2 · POLIS2 · POLSCI3 · POLSCI5 · MODERNPOLITICS · PS3 · PLSCI02 · POLICI2 · POLSCI40905 · POLYSCI2 · 140 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 65/100
RMP rating: 3.4/5
Take again: 83.78%
Difficulty: 3.3

The decision

Take him if you can handle reading-heavy political science and independent studying, but if .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerLecture heavyReading requiredTest heavyMixed clarityEffort dependent

Johal has many students who respect his knowledge, but reviews are sharply mixed on clarity, engagement, and support.
Grades are possible with , and study guides, but the course is not low-effort for many students.
Assessments often include online tests or , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is possible with , and study help, but many students say real effort is required.

Online reviews lean more streamlined but still reading-heavy, while and tough workload warnings.

Is the course easy?

Standard

46/100

The content is manageable for motivated political science students but , and conceptually hard for others.

Online evidence is somewhat easier, while and more complaints about hard wording and boring lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

, while many others say showing up is important or even graded.

In-person reviews conflict on attendance, and online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

and , but the mixed clarity and workload make him risky for others.

Online reviews are mixed but slightly more favorable, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

and gives study guides or , but essays and tests can strongly affect grades.

Format shift

Online reviews mention a term paper risk, while , and tough grading.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Students repeatedly mention reading, quizzes, exercises, exams, lectures, and a .

Format shift

Online work is reading and test focused, while , and lecture demands.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

Students often respect his knowledge and humor, but , and limited help.

Format shift

Online teaching evidence is thinner and mixed, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grades commonly depend on quizzes, online or in-class exams, a final, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, tests, and term papers, while , and exercises.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly mixed, praising his knowledge and humor while , and .

Main concern

, and major essays can make the class difficult.

What students said

“His lectures do not match whats on the test.”
PLSCI02

“Expect to work, but expect to be knowledgeable when you leave.”
POLSCI2

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews range from streamlined and easy to reading-heavy and course sometimes central.

Main concern

Reading and tests can punish students who fall behind.

What students said

“a very streamlined easy class that is straight to the .”
POLISCI2

“you need to be able to read between the lines in order to pass.”
POLSCI2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam formats vary by term, with reviews mentioning , and major essays.

Online ExamsIn-Person FinalTake-Home ExamsOpen-Book Online ExamsMajor EssayTimed Exams

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exams, take-home exams, open-book online exams, timed exams, and at least one in-person final.

Online ExamsIn-Person FinalTake-Home ExamsOpen-Book Online ExamsTimed Exams

“4 , and 5-6 exercises and 5-6 quizzes.”
POLISCI2

“First 3 exams online, final in and 1 paper that counts for most of your grade.”
POLISCI2

“2 .”
POLSCI2

Online

, and a term paper, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, lockdown, or open-book policy.

Online TestsQuizzesTerm Paper

“ , and ”
POLSCI2

“There and that could really bring your grade down”
POLSCI2

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“Expect to work, but expect to be knowledgeable when you leave.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“He is dedicated to teaching and cares for his students.”

📚 Workload Demand

34/100

“Lecture heavy, a little boring but makes jokes. Lots of and 4 exams.”

⚖️ Grade Path

58/100

“Basically you cant skim by you have to try and study to pass this class if political science isnt your thing.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

His lectures are interesting, and listening with good attention helps a lot in .
His lectures do not match whats on the test.
Very dry, but tries to make the lectures entertaining by telling a few jokes.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

A lot of the students my semester failed the class so if youre not going to put in a ton of effort then maybe go with another professor.
It's an easy and go to ETC if it is provided!!
This class was not easy for me, I passed with a C.

Theme 3

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There and that could really bring your grade down
First 3 exams online, final in and 1 paper that counts for most of your grade.
4 .

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years provide broad evidence, but opinions are polarized and some older course policies may have changed.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 536

4 out of 554

3 out of 517

2 out of 522

1 out of 511

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 6 · A- 2

B range

B+ 9 · B 7 · B- 3

C range

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

No reported values

F

F 1

No letter grade reported

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 2

Sarbjit Johal

Take him if you can handle reading-heavy political science and independent studying, but x x if x x x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Varies

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Demand

⚖️ Grade Path

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

📝 x x x x

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

Take him if you can handle reading-heavy political science and independent studying, but if .

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