Dirk Deam - Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Professor: Dirk Deam

Department: Political Science

College: Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI420
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What is there to say, he's great. I feel like a better American citizen for taking his classes. He is what inspired me to become a teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL363
• 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:

Dirk is hands down the best professor in the political science department. He challenges you and makes you work for it. He genuinely wants everyone to understand what we discuss. If you don't participate, you won't get the full potential out of the class. He is intimidating only because he's so knowledgeable, but he's a great guy. 100% recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS420
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor. Good luck.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI319
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I studied for the final for, and I counted, 159 hours; but Dirk is still be best professor I've ever had. His class is very valuable for those looking to go to law school, but also rewarding for those who aren't.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dirk is great, and the class is very interesting. Watch out for the groupies that take every class with him, they're kind of annoying.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hope you like reading...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL363
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Readings are due for every class and classes are discussion based about the readings. Very knowledgeable and an overall great class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

With amazing characteristic and special style of teaching. However the course Do require a lot of reading and he does care about peoples involvement.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL215
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dirk teaches with the socratic method, and class participation is 20% of the grade. There is a lot of reading for each class, but you know well in advance of when it's due. I learned a lot because he made us think and find the answers rather than just give them to us.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS363
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dirk is the best professor I've had at Iowa State. He is an amazing lecturer and uses the Socratic method asking lots of questions. You also watch lots of movies. His classes are always interesting and insightful, but make sure you do the readings so you can participate in the discussions. If you get the chance, certainly take a Dirk class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dirk has been one of my favorite professors at ISU so far. He is pretty intimidating on the first day but a really great professor and very knowledgeable. Class is very heavy on reading so be prepared to read and participate in class. Class is graded on participation and 6 quizzes. Go to class, you will learn a lot. Highly recommend Dirk!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL363
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dirk Deam is by far the best professor I have had in my entire college career. If you enjoy thinking deeply, and truly learning lessons then any one of his classes is the right class for you. Every class of his is eye opening and insightful, all he asks of you is that you attend classes and come prepared.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading that must be done in order to participate in class and do well on the quizzes. Great guy, definitely knows his stuff, and gives good feedback throughout class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The Socratic manner in which Dirk has class discussions was definitely one of my favorite aspects of the class. It was very conducive to learning the class material, while also forcing students to defend their statements and practice critical thinking. If you get a chance to take a class with Dirk Deam you should absolutely do it; you won't regret.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS335
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is fantastic and has good material, the discussions of the readings are the worst part. There's so much content covered in class that you wouldn't do well if you missed. Doing the assigned readings is the most important. TA's grade quizzes and are kind of hard. It takes a lot of work but if you do it you will pass.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS235
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Showing up to class and reading the assigned chapters is necessary if you want to be successful. If you do that and make an effort to participate theres no reason not to get a good grade. Always come to class prepared with questions to help your participation grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI319
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go to class and do the readings

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dirk is by far my favorite professor I've had at ISU. You really need to get it together to pass this class. Do your reading and take notes- you'll really need them. Go to class and actually speak up, 20% of your grade depends on it. He is absolutely brilliant, just ride it out and you'll be thankful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL363
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Deam is one of the most intelligent educators I have ever taken classes with! If you go to class, take good notes, READ THE ASSIGNED READINGS, and participate in the discussions you will do fine! Shakes your hand at the end of the semester after you finish your final, overall a super classy man and a respected professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Deam is the most intelligent educator I have ever met. If you take all of his classes you will have earned yourself a world class education in the art of Political Science. His classes are not hard if you attend lecture and pay attention.