AI Rate Professor

Political Science

James Joseph

POLIC2 · POLI2 · POLSCI1 · POLISCI2 · POLSCI2 · POL24 · POLSI1 · PLSCI2H · POLISCI24 · POLSCI20740 · PLSCI2 · POLYSCI24 · POL2 · PSCI2 · 214 lifetime ratings

AI rating
23/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
25.81%
Difficulty
4.4

The decision

Avoid if you need a manageable GE class, but consider him only if you want a demanding political science course and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderTest heavyReading heavyStrict attendanceKnowledgeable but polarizing
  • Students consistently describe a and note-taking demands.
  • Many reviews criticize , and excessive workload.
  • A smaller group recommends him for political science majors who want a demanding, content-rich class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Some students earn A grades, but comments repeatedly say they require heavy , and constant effort.

Online reviews make the A feel especially costly because of and weak support, while strict attendance and intense note-taking.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

22/100

The course content and expectations are repeatedly described as complex, fast, reading-heavy, and closer to a university-level political science class.

Both formats are challenging, with online students stressing confusing structure and and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

, and participation are essential, and one review states class is mandatory.

, while online reviews focus more on lectures and workload than physical attendance rules.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

30/100

Most students warn against taking him because the , and communication style create a high-stress experience.

Online reviews are more consistently negative, while for motivated political science students.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Tough-grader comments are frequent, and students describe , and failed attempts despite studying.

Format shift

Both formats report harsh grading, with online reviews adding examples of pedantic test marking and delayed help.

Workload

Overwhelming

12/100

Reviews repeatedly mention lots of , long lectures, and hours of daily work.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize constant quizzes and lecture videos, while , and multiple exams.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

He is often called knowledgeable, but many students , and test design undermine learning.

Format shift

Online students report weaker communication and support, while and severe frustration.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades are repeatedly tied to quizzes, midterms, finals, essays, and as a smaller support piece.

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, with and finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed but lean negative, with , and grading.

Main concern

Students who do not attend, read, and .

What students said

“He gave 4 midterms and .”
POLIC2
“Class is MANDATORY.”
POLSCI2
“This professor was the absolute hardest teacher I have ever had for any class ever!”
POL2

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, emphasizing , and difficult quizzes or midterms.

Main concern

Online students often feel unsupported and and .

What students said

“You need to dedicate a good 3 hours a day for this class cause if you do not you will not pass.”
POLI2
“it takes him about 5 days to respond back to you”
PLSCI2
“MULTIPLE MIDTERMS AND MANY QUIZES.”
POLISCI2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally strict and high-risk, with multiple midterms, quizzes, essay questions, and .

Multiple MidtermsFinal ExamEssay QuestionsPop QuizzesTest HeavyTake-Home Quizzes

Assessment risk

Strict

24/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe multiple midterms, a final, essays, pop quizzes, and of closed-book policy.

4 MidtermsFinal ExamEssay QuestionsPop QuizzesTake-Home QuizzesOpen Book Online Quizzes
“The 3 midterms were worth 15% and participation was 10%. The final was 20%.”
PLSCI2
“He gave 4 midterms and .”
POLIC2
“getting high B's on the ”
POLYSCI24

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes, midterms, lecture-based tests, written responses, and , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Multiple MidtermsMany QuizzesWritten ResponsesLecture-Based Tests
“MULTIPLE MIDTERMS AND MANY QUIZES.”
POLISCI2
“1 on the book and 1 on lecture videos.”
POLSI1
“if you literally don’t write down everything he says your chances of failing the .”
POLI2

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 , and course fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“He's knowledgeable but and petty behavior can ruin the learning experience.”

⚖️

18/100

“This guy understands the subject he teaches, but he is also a very pedantic and .”

📚 Workload Pressure

12/100

“You need to dedicate a good 3 hours a day for this class cause if you do not you will not pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • if you have any questions or concerns.
  • Terrible teacher. Terrible class and I believe he goes out of his way to make it the most complicated class ever.
  • His lectures are good and he knows what he's talking about
  • He is incredibly full of himself

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Not an Easy A professor, but Dr. Joseph knows the material and provides thorough and interesting lectures.
  • .
  • .
  • If you put in the effort, you can pass the class.

Theme 3

📝

  • MULTIPLE MIDTERMS AND MANY QUIZES.
  • Get ready for a .
  • Requires 3 textbooks all at $200+ and .
  • He gave 4 midterms and .

Theme 4

❤️ About Fit

  • If you're a .
  • if you're not a polisci major
  • I learned a lot from this class and was inspired to be more politically educated and involved.
  • If there aren't any other professors with open seats in their class, wait until next semester and try again.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

214

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across online and demanding and polarizing course.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 539
3 out of 532
2 out of 534
1 out of 584

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 1 · A 12 · A- 3

B range

9

B+ 3 · B 6

C range

6

C+ 3 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

5

F 5

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1