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Professor in the Political Science department at California State University Stanislaus
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PSCI2000
Jun 2nd, 2024
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
1.0
PSCI2000
Jun 2nd, 2024
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A+
Textbook
: Yes
Hands down my favorite professor at Stan State. I genuinely believe his class will be enjoyable for anyone, not just Poli Sci majors. You're only graded for three exams (multiple-choice). If you attend and take good notes, you will do well. Reading the textbook is by no means necessary for an A. I looked forward to every lecture. HIGHLY recommend.
Amazing lectures HilariousAccessible outside class
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PSCI1201
May 10th, 2024
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.0
PSCI1201
May 10th, 2024
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A
Textbook
: N/A
He is a lecture teacher, be be ready for that. He Tells you probably 3 to 5 test questions every lecture. 3x85 Question tests in class. They are medium difficulty but definitely study at the least. I never study for almost anything, I had to study to pass.
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POLISCI1201
May 7th, 2024
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.0
POLISCI1201
May 7th, 2024
Attendance
: Mandatory
Grade
: Not sure yet
Textbook
: N/A
He is a fun professor but for most lectures he went off track a lot. The tests are 85 questions long, no study guide or cheat sheet are given/allowed BUT he does give out questions during lectures (didn't help me at all) so going to class is important. Your grade is based on the tests since he doesn't give homework.
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PSCI1201
Apr 23rd, 2024
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
PSCI1201
Apr 23rd, 2024
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A
Textbook
: N/A
My best experience with a college professor! History courses are a dread to me but his class was a class that I looked forward to! He uploads his lectures on canvas so you don't necessarily have to go BUT he tells us during lecture that "this will be on the exam" so it was super helpful! Only does 3 exams and only 2 count.
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PSCI1201
Apr 18th, 2024
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0
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Apr 18th, 2024
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Grade
: Not sure yet
Textbook
: Yes
If you want a self-centered instructor who delves deeper into his personal life rather than actually teaching the class, this is a great course for you. I understand there are some health concerns that needed to be dealt with, however the entirety of the semester was a waste of my time, energy, and money. Please stop boosting this guy's ego.
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AMERICANGOV
Mar 4th, 2024
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
AMERICANGOV
Mar 4th, 2024
Attendance
: Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A-
Textbook
: N/A
Best professor/teacher I've had yet. Incredibly funny, super engaging with the class. Makes every lecture memorable by tying real-world stories to political subjects, many of which are hilarious. Tests are challenging but super fair. I'm not a PoliSci major and I still want to take another class of his just for the fun of it!
Amazing lectures HilariousRespected
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PSCI1201
Jan 3rd, 2024
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
PSCI1201
Jan 3rd, 2024
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: B
Textbook
: Yes
Professor Randall's class was a breeze! His lectures, also posted on Canvas, covered all the material needed, you don't need the textbook. His humor made lectures enjoyable. Plus, the exams were straightforward, making the course a smooth sail. Highly recommend for an easy yet informative experience!
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AMERICANGOV
Aug 25th, 2023
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
1.0
AMERICANGOV
Aug 25th, 2023
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: B+
Textbook
: Yes
Professor Randall was so great! His lectures were always full of jokes and stories to keep you engaged in the class. There are only 3 exams throughout the semester and he makes sure to give you all of the questions with answers for those exams. I would take him again if I could!
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PSCI1201
Jun 3rd, 2023
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.0
PSCI1201
Jun 3rd, 2023
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: C+
Textbook
: N/A
I honestly loved this professor due to the work itself. The class only had 3 exams which for me was good. I was happy since there weren't any HW in this class. I wasn't worried about this class since I wouldn't be graded harshly like other classes. I easily got bored due to his jokes since I have anxiety and lose concentration easily.
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PSCI1201
Jun 3rd, 2023
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
PSCI1201
Jun 3rd, 2023
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Textbook
: N/A
He conveys the material pretty well. I had no trouble understanding the material at all it was only the memorizing for the 3 exams he gives. No homework which is good. I would recommend to got to SI Session which helps with any questions, confusing, and preparing for the exams. All exams had more than 60 questions which are multiple choice only.
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AMERICANGOV
May 12th, 2023
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
AMERICANGOV
May 12th, 2023
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A+
Textbook
: Yes
Best teacher ever
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AMERICANGOV
Apr 26th, 2023
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
3.0
AMERICANGOV
Apr 26th, 2023
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: Not sure yet
Textbook
: N/A
Love this guy. Lectures are fun he always tells stories that relate to the lecture. Super understanding and class is easy as long as you listen to lectures and take notes. He tells you what information is important to know for exams. 3 exams all semester, the lowest exam grade gets dropped. If you don't do well in his class that's your own fault.
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PSCI1201
Feb 2nd, 2023
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
3.0
PSCI1201
Feb 2nd, 2023
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Grade
: B
Textbook
: N/A
GO TO THE SI SESSIONS!! Especially the test review and study guide ones, that is how you will pass the class. You only have 3 tests and he drops the lowest so beware. His lectures are entertaining but he can go off-topic for a bit. He is super funny.
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POLISCI1201
Jan 25th, 2023
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
4.0
POLISCI1201
Jan 25th, 2023
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: B
Textbook
: Yes
There is no study guide and the whole class is based off of 3 tests that you take and he bases your grade off 2 of the tests so he will take off one great out of the 3. There is a lot of content you have to study however but I am really bad at political science and I still got a b.
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PSCI1201
Dec 24th, 2022
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
1.0
PSCI1201
Dec 24th, 2022
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A
Textbook
: N/A
Dr. Richard Randall is a cultured, hilarious professor. His lectures, which have a healthy balance of knowledge and humor, are incredibly informative and fascinating. If you take his course, attend class; he reveals exam questions during his lectures! Studying for exams is crucial. There are no assignments other than three exams. Highly recommend!
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PSCI1201
May 1st, 2022
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
1.0
PSCI1201
May 1st, 2022
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: B
Textbook
: N/A
To start off you will only have 3 exams that are graded, no homework. It all consists of lectures that you don't necessarily need to be present in because he posts video lectures online with notes. This class was very easy and the professor was great, nothing bad to say about him. Just make sure to study and look over the notes and you'll be good.
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PSCI1201
Jun 1st, 2021
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
PSCI1201
Jun 1st, 2021
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: B+
Textbook
: No
Randall is a great professor. Your grades are made up of 3 tests only. He literally uploads 15 minutes lectures with notes so you do not have to write any. In the lectures, he gives u answers to the tests so pay attention. No homework! Does zoom meetings. Funny professor and tells a lot of stories that go with the lesson!
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PSCI1201
Jun 1st, 2021
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
1.0
PSCI1201
Jun 1st, 2021
For Credit
: Yes
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A
Textbook
: No
Textbook isn't necessary as long as you watch the lectures. Lectures for each module are broken up and 15 min each but Randall tends to talk a lot. I personally just skimmed the lectures and studied the notes. No hw, exams are super easy. Randall basically tells you what the questions are. He adds 9 points ec for each exam and drops lowest exam.
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PSCI1201
May 30th, 2021
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
2.0
PSCI1201
May 30th, 2021
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A
Textbook
: No
Online Class
: Yes
Professor Randall is amazing and he is always willing to help. His lectures are really fun. This class grade is based on two exams, but we take three and you drop the exam with the lowest grade. There is no HOMEWORK in this class. And he also adds extra credit to all of your exams. Overall you will never be wrong taking his class.
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PSCI1201
Jan 20th, 2021
Quality
5.0
Difficulty
1.0
PSCI1201
Jan 20th, 2021
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Would Take Again
: Yes
Grade
: A+
Textbook
: No
Online Class
: Yes
This man is so caring, you can really tell he loves what he does. He really cares for his students and wants them all to succeed. All you have to do is watch the lecture videos he posts and attend the lectures he has every week, he will really appreciate it. I would recommend this professor and class. Only 2 test and a final, no homework or essays
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