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Political Science

Paul Cook

HIST18 · PS00102 · HISTORYGOV · HISTORY · POLISCI · HISTORYANDGOV · USHISTORY · HIST17 · HIS17 · HIST · PS100 · HST18 · HISTPOLISCI · HST17 · HIS14 · HISTORY18 · HISTGOV · PS1PS4 · GOV · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

if you want an engaging in-person history or politics class with .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEntertaining lecturesVery easy testsGenerous extra creditClear test guidanceHighly recommended
  • Students repeatedly describe Cook as funny, interesting, and knowledgeable.
  • because he often tells students what to study.
  • The main weakness is occasional off-topic lecturing or limited depth for serious majors.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Students repeatedly say tests are clearly previewed, is abundant, and good grades are easy with minimal study.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The content is usually described as easy to follow, interesting, and not intellectually demanding.

All course easiness evidence comes from in-person history and political science reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

65/100

because lectures guide exams, but reviews do .

, and no online evidence exists.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students strongly recommend him because he makes history and politics fun while keeping grades easy.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

96/100

Grades are very lenient because tests are heavily previewed and is common.

Format shift

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Workload

Light

84/100

Workload appears light, with some reading and a short paper but .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Most students , and unusually engaging.

Format shift

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

and reading mentioned.

Format shift

Assessment .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, and highly liked professor.

Main concern

Some students say lectures can drift off topic or lack depth for majors.

What students said

“He tells you almost actually what is on the test.”
HIST17
“There's only two words to describe Cook, whom I think is the and EASY.”
GOV
“Really cool and easy class, but if its in your major and you want to transfer because you will have learned nothing and be screwed.”
HISTORY

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

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are student-friendly because students and offers grade supports.

Clearly Previewed TestsDropped TestRequired FinalOne Five-Page PaperExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

test option, a required final, and a short paper.

Clearly Previewed TestsDropped TestRequired FinalOne Five-Page Paper
“He tells you exactly what will be on the test. Literally.”
USHISTORY
“ the last. One paper 5 pages.”
HST17

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He tells you exactly what will be on the test. Literally.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and lecture style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Cook's lectures are interesting and he is very knowledgeable. An ideal professor.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“This guy is awesome. I move often, and have attended numerous colleges. If I could collect the would be at the top of my list!!!”

📈 Easy Grade Path

96/100

“He tells you exactly what's going , so there's no excuse not to get at least a B in his class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and .
  • really awesome teacher, makes history fun and makes you always want to show up for class.
  • Interesting lectures. Interesting and intelligent perspectives. A very qualified teacher.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He will also the hell out of you.
  • I have had cook for 4 classes now and will again next semester and all I have to say is there easy easy easy.
  • the last. One paper 5 pages. REALLY esay.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Weak Spots

  • Gets off subject pretty easily, but makes up for it by being entertaining to listen to.
  • cool guy, very intersting classes, but i can never follow what he says.
  • Really cool and easy class, but if its in your major and you want to transfer because you will have learned nothing and be screwed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 28 reviews across several years show a consistent pattern, though many are old and some are brief.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 53
3 out of 54
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

HIS174 reviews
HISTORY4 reviews
HIST172 reviews
HISTORY182 reviews
HISTORYGOV2 reviews
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HISTORYANDGOV1 review
HISTPOLISCI1 review
HST171 review
HST181 review
POLISCI1 review
PS001021 review
PS1001 review
PS1PS41 review
USHISTORY1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

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B range

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B- 1

C range

0

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D range

1

D 1

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