Barbara Arneil - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Barbara Arneil

Department: Political Science

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good course to see if you are interested in poli. Barbara was very professional but sometimes dull. Really knows her stuff and tries to make it more interesting with videos and polls. Midterm is easy but picky. Final was fair but you need to study. Paper was most difficult so don't leave to last minute. Posts lectures but are basic so go to class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can honestly say that if you ever get a chance to take a class or attend a lecture with her you HAVE Too. A life changing professor with a sharp intellect and witty humor she makes political science alot of fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed taking POLI 100 with Professor Arneil. The lectures were easy to follow and she made the material more interesting than it really was. The term paper is not something you should leave to the last minute, take it from me! TA was a slightly hard marker but as long as you study the material well you can get an A/B.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Arneil is the best. 100 is an introductory course and very basic, but she made it really interesting (only ditched one lecture). 1 multiple choice midterm, 1 term paper, and a final exam. Definitely need to put some work in if you want a good grade (A/B), but very clear guidelines.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I really love her class. All her notes are posted online but her lectures are interesting and worth going to. The syllabus lays everything out, and the outline for the paper is really thorough. Really good place to start if you're not sure how you feel about Poli Sci.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof! It's an interesting subject in itself, but even the dry chapters aren't so bad with her teaching them. She keeps you engaged with videos, mini quizzes and group discussions during lectures. My favourite class this term, she's insightful and has a great sense of humour. LOTS of material and names to know, so make sure you study.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's super cool and a great teacher. Makes classes interactive and fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Arneil is extremely passionate and does a great job teaching. There's a lot to learn and it's easy to be overwhelmed by the dense material and doze off, but her important concept sheet is extremely helpful. Read the book, pay attention in lectures and you'll get an A. Essay wasn't impossible but don't procrastinate. Very open to questions.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Arneil is very laid back for this first year course, and what she teaches is very straight-forward. Should not be hard to get an A. Midterm and Final were also easy: study the dates/names/significance of each Key Concept she gives (focus on lectures, not so much text) and you'll do great. Toughest part was the term paper- don't procrastinate!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this is the most boring class you could ever take. prior to class i did not know much about poli sci so i decided to check it out. well let's just say that i wouldn't go back.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were very interesting although a bit dense. Very organized. Can be boring or eye-opening. Despite it being sometimes difficult to understand the whole whack of material she throws at you, her powerpoint slides make it easy to follow and take notes. She herself is friendly and helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Very helpful if you go talk to her and can be accommodating if you have a legit excuse for a conflict with exam. 1 Mid term, as long as you study and know all the key terms which she outlines you will do well. Final had many topics to pick from for short and long essay. Posts notes online but they're not very detailed so go to class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Course material dry. Prof does semi-ok job of teaching it. All powerpoints. Didn't really need to read textbook. Come to class- or catch up later :( Midterm really easy. Term paper semi easy with a good TA. Arneil is satisfactory not amazing. Not inspiring but adequate. Was sometimes painful, sometimes interesting. Take this class- won't kill you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very clear and interesting, very passionate for her work. If you work hard, it is not too hard to get a "good" mark

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barbara is a great professor! Very organized, very passionate about what she teaches, able to add her own insight and open to questions. A lot of your mark depends on TA though. Midterm was fair - remember your dates and names! Final exam is very fair. I'd love to take another class with her.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! She is passionate about what she teaches. I wasn't excited about this course but she has insights that are really fascinating. A lot of dates and picky questions on m.c. midterm. The questions for the paper were interesting and challenging. Puts lecture notes online but is v interesting so you should go. Take this class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was great! I learned lots of enjoyed doing so. Marks were fair and she made sure to tell students what topics to study for. The midterm was multiple choice (it had a lot of dates on it) and the final was essay based. The midterm essay was 8-10 pages.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved her class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall a really good professor. Her grading is fair and the work is reasonably difficult. Also she has a passion for what she teaches which is a plus. However she is a bit boring during her lectures. Overall she's a very good professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is AWESOME! take this class! not only does she make it interesting and relevant, its super easy. all lecture notes are on powerpoints and put up on the web, no use in going to lectures, but lectures ARE interesting! midterm easy, MC, papers not long only 8 pgs. very fun and easy, awesome prof.