Allan Saxe - University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Professor: Allan Saxe

Department: Political Science

College: University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Saxe is an Arlington legend. I would recommend taking him as its his last semester at UTA in the spring. (he is retiring). His lectures are random and controversial but he lets students speak their minds and he really cares about our success.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Overall good prof, his lectures do go off topic at times. Your grade is based off of one test and 1 essay only. The test are over his lectures of govt, his essays are based off guest speakers he brings in class. No txt book req, attendence is preferred to do well on the exam. His extra credit involves volunteering

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy A. Just my two cents, while I personally didn't love Saxe's class, he's a decent professor & a funny guy. He brings in a bunch of guest presenters who are involved in local government in some way. Only 1 exam and 1 essay, but it's not that bad. If you're someone who wants structure, don't take this class. He's retiring soon so take him asap!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Allan Saxe is a local Arlington legend, but I found his class underwhelming. He spends most of class time getting on a soapbox on various topics and making tacky jokes about politics. He does bring in quite a few interesting speakers and its very easy to get an A in his class if that's all you want, but I personally did not enjoy my time with him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you go to UTA, then you must take a class with Saxe. Such a wonderful little guy. Brings in guest speakers that are relevant to local gov. 1 all true/false exam (75%) and 1 essay over speakers (25%). Take notes on he's information/review and speakers and you'll do fine. Extra credit through volunteering. Take this legend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Saxe is so hilarious! his lectures arent even lectures. he goes off on tangents a lot. i was worried i wouldnt do well in his class since theres no ppt or any textbook use. but he gave a review before tests which helped. theres an essay too which is easy and theres extra credit. im glad i had the experience of taking him. hes a legend!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Saxe is not only the best professor at UTA but a living legend! His class grade is made up of an exam and essay! He also offers extra credit for helping out the community! If you don't get an A in the class then you just don't want to! TRUST me, you want to take his class, and do just what he says!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent professor. I've taken 4 of his courses and I wish I could take even more. Be prepared to think. Don't be a snowflake.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I had the pleasure to have Mr. Saxe as my pols professor during summer. It was 5 weeks but his class was easy. Make sure to attend class to take notes since its lecture based. Hes hilarious & cares about his students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The best teacher in the whole university . Hes a real guy Full of good info . The class isnt hard at all show up listen to him theres hardly any work. Youll pass. Hes extremely funny .

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS3331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Saxe is very funny and kind. As a professor he is not very good, all he does is try to push his political agenda backed by conspiracy theories. I feel I was cheated out of my tuition money since I did not learn anything in this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He rarely lectures himself. Brings in guest speakers most of the time. When he lectures, most of the time he just rants. There's only the final. The more your class participates the easier the final.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class was great. He didn't teach much and goes off on tangents, but his class is suuuper easy. He had one paper and an exam, but the paper was done at home and he told you exactly what would be on the exam. I didn't agree a lot with his personal opinions, but this class was an easy A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 2312POLS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Though I did not agree with some things that Saxe said I would recommend this class regardless of your political leanings and beliefs. This professor was one of the first who allows a healthy debate to take place in the class. And the best thing is that he gives out A's to everyone. All the negative commentators are in Dr Saxe's words "snowflakes"

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I learned more in this class about government than I have ever before. Don't have thin skin in this class and you'll learn A LOT. Take notes during his lectures (at least when he's actually talking about government and politics) and don't be afraid to talk! He really wants students to speak their mind and engage with the conversations in class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

All he wants is his student to have a good time at School! He tries to make his leactures as fun as possible! Show up to class and its an Easy A!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 2312POLS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This man has lots of experience and speaks about things that are relevant to the audience

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2312POLS
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

What a funny little man. He makes his lectures easy and wants everyone to pass his course. He is very sarcastic so if you get very sensitive don't take his course. If you like a organized calendar with assignments preassigned, don't take this course. He's very flexible and wants everyone to learn so just show up to class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOV1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is pretty hilarious, he does give long lectures, be prepared to take notes. He does not prepare any paperwork for you, just pay attention to his lectures. He is outspoken about politics and current events, healthy conversations are encouraged. He does not allow anyone to be rude or disrespectful. I have taken 2 classes with him. really loved it

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

There's 2 grades. An exam and an essay. He's constantly going off topic, talks anti-feminism, has speakers come, but let me tell you, if you're sensitive or the social justice-y type, do not take him, because you will be constantly offended. Also allowed one class laptops for exam and another one was not allowed anything.