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Political Science

Ken White

PS1 · PS2 · POL1 · CRM101 · PS101 · 16 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
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Difficulty
3.7

The decision

class if you want to learn and can handle strict writing and grading expectations.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerStrict Writing RulesChallenging But PassionateNot An Easy AAttendance MattersPolarizing
  • some praise his passion and learning value, while others call him harsh or boring.
  • The class is usually not an easy A because , and assignments matter.
  • Students who , and accept strict standards tend to benefit most.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

Students repeatedly warn that the class is not an easy A and , and strict writing compliance.

All Easy A .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The course can be conceptually manageable, but strict writing rules, memorization, and demanding expectations make it challenging.

Only in-person reviews exist, and they range from easy summer comments to many warnings about difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

because students say notes, in-class material, activity, and participation affect success.

The .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

, but not for students seeking an easy or low-stress class.

All , and opinions are strongly divided.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

assignments, tests, and work completion.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

45/100

The workload is not always large, but , and presentations can matter a lot.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe workload.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

Teaching is polarizing, with strong praise for passion and learning value balanced by complaints about boredom, harshness, and confusion.

Format shift

All and is highly mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment includes tests, finals, assignments, writing rules, book reports, oral presentations, and memorization.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention assessments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a polarizing professor who can be passionate and valuable but , and assignments.

Main concern

The and a course that is not friendly to students seeking an easy A.

What students said

“This class is not easy by any means but you will learn a lot!”
PS1
“His writing rules are strict as hell but the rules improved my writing dramatically.”
PS1
“If you are taking PS1 to get an easy A, .”
PS1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams appear standard but demanding, with emphasis on notes, memorization, study guides, and a .

Final ExamStudy GuideDefinition MemorizationTests From Notes And Book

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and memorized definitions but do not clearly prove open-book rules, closed-book rules, or proctoring.

Final ExamStudy GuideDefinition MemorizationTests From Notes And Book
“ ”
PS101
“The if you took notes in class and actually looked at them.”
PS1
“ during class.”
PS1

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“This class is not easy by any means but you will learn a lot!”

Voice snapshots generated from 16 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“I admire his passion for the field of political science and his love for the subject matter.”

⚖️

25/100

“His writing rules are strict as hell but the rules improved my writing dramatically.”

📈 Easy A Warning

34/100

“If you are taking PS1 to get an easy A, .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very interesting and easy going teacher. I never want his lectures to end.
  • Whether Political Science is your future career, interest, or merely a .
  • Did not get anything from this class. It was sooo easy but useless.

Theme 2

✍️ About Writing & Standards

  • His writing rules are strict as hell but the rules improved my writing dramatically.
  • THIS TEACHER IS VERY HARD HIS WRITING RULES ARE VERY STRICT.
  • Ridiculous standards for grammar in turning in homework.

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Not easy but with studying its easy to pass.
  • This class is not easy by any means but you will learn a lot!
  • Be ready to work in this class, while not an easy A, " .

Data context

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Analysis sample

16

Recent reviews read by the AI

16

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

There are 16 reviews across several years with detailed, recurring themes, though opinions are polarized.

Inside 16 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 52
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

Course coverage

PS110 reviews
PS23 reviews
CRM1011 review
POL11 review
PS1011 review

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