Allen Lynch - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Professor: Allen Lynch

Department: Political Science

College: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLIR3760
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is one of the best. An absolute can't miss.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLIR3760
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lynch is the man! He's an expert in Russian politics and relations, and his lectures are very informative and interesting. He assigns a ton of reading which usually is somewhat interesting, but it is a pain to keep up. His exams were all essays which is cool, but he expects a lot from his students. He is very approachable and friendly.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLIR3760
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great class for those with interest in Russia/Eastern Europe. Overly heavy reading load, but if you mostly stay on top of it you'll be fine for the exams, which are essay-based and graded fairly. Lynch's lectures, despite rare dry spots, are engaging and informative. He knows his stuff and throws in good anecdotes. Overall, dude's a complete boss.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLIR3760
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was such a breath of fresh air. He's an animated and humorous lecturer, and you never leave the classroom feeling dissatisfied. Two 1,500 word papers, two extra credit papers, final paper of 2,000 words. He expects original and thoughtful analysis, but his lectures/readings give you the tools you need. Would take a class by him again!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLIR7760
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Lynch is clearly very invigorated by International Relations. The resulting excitement in his lectures, combined with his astounding degree of knowledge, makes classes highly enjoyable and something I have definitely missed. Still, he expects you to work hard, attend class, and read all materials. In short, sign up if you can.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLCP321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He was a fantastic teacher, always had interesting lectures and stories. You do have to work for the class because he is a hard grader but very fair if you follow up and learn from his comments. Russians politics is absolutely fascinating and essential for a foreign affairs major.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLIR355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing class, amazing professor, and very interesting material. By taking this class you gain valuable knowledge about Russian foreign policy and US-Russian relations. For the most part, UVA lacks experts on Russia and the former Soviet Union region, however, it's a blessing that the Politics department has someone like Lynch.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLCP321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great lecturer. Knows a lot about Russian and has great stories. Tests are essay based and not bad. Tons of reading, but he highlights the main points in lecture.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLIR355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of my best classes ever. But I had to work for it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLIR200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Knowledgeable and helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 424
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Too arrogant - he is an expert in his own right, but fails to acknowledge contrasting views. I would never take him for another class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLIR356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Brilliant professor. Lectures are fast-paced but well worth the effort. A must-take for anyone interested in Russian Politics.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLIR524495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A terrific teacher, one of my best classes. Ever.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLIR356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Lynch is an amazing lecturer. Be forewarned--he has a rapid-fire lecturing style (take notes quickly!). He is knowledgeable about numerous aspects of American and international politics, very accessible outside of class, and ready to help out his students anyway he can.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

deserved standing ovation at the last class. he teaches so comprehensively and draws in stuff from every source. This class alone can teach you most everything you need to know for american politics and IR. I had his class on 9/11/01 (the day), and his predictions are still coming true today.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLIR424
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He may be full of himself; but with good reason. He's extremely smart and an awesome lecturer. Very good course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLIR555
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor is very full of himself, not at all available outside of class for real help and seldom responsive to emails. Also, he talks bad about other members of the UVa political science department.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLIR555
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Allen rocks!go Irish! ura tovarishchi!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLIR456
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GFIR355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Rather full of himself, should be teaching econ not politics