Janine Holc - Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Professor: Janine Holc

Department: Political Science

College: Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holc is an amazing teacher. Her class can be a little hard at first- you need to learn what she is looking for and answer the questions accordingly. The course is A LOT of reading and writing, with homework every night, but I feel like I learned a lot over the semester. I definitely recommend taking Professor Holc!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PS336
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holc was an awesome teacher! Had her for 4 different classes and loved each one. She is tough and expects you to read and participate but if you show interest then she'll work with you if you need help. Definitely one of my fav professors at Loyola

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holc was the best, completely changed my perspective on politics. Make sure you do the readings and participate in every class. Very clear with what she expects from you on papers. Would definitely take it again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS364
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's challenging--you definitely have to do the readings and participate at least once every class, but I promise it will make you a better student and you'll actually learn a lot. Plus you have up to 5 absences before it affects your grade. She's funny and really cares about you. Holc is an angel, take her class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Holc is great! Knows her stuff and is a very kind woman. You have to do the readings and you have to participate. The papers can be tricky but she gives you time to ask any questions. Gives 5 free absences!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holc is a great teacher. If you pay attention and do the homework you should easily be able to pull a B. She gives you many opportunities to increase your grade and her class is extremely interesting. She also allows you to miss 5 classes without penalty. However, she does give a lot of homework.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PS307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she's so wonderful! she really wants participation, otherwise your grade will be affected. great course, makes you think about what you're reading. the service learning at first seems awful to work in, but it's worth it if you sit down and figure out time to do it, and actually reflect on the people you work with.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful professor. Extremely passionate about what she teaches. Her essays seem hard but they get easier. go to office hours! Very nice woman.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you do all of the readings and participate in class, it will be very helpful for the papers. Her papers seem hard at first, they are not your typical college papers but as long as you write a lot about your opinion and how it's related to the readings, you will do fine. Please go to her office hours.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Holc and was a bit intimidated at first... but she is wonderful! The discussions are important. Say something small and intelligent--automatic 100. Papers--GO TO HER FIRST! The first paper I got a C and went to her for the next 4 and got As! :) DEFF TAKE HER! She cares about her students and WANTS to see them succeed!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Holc is one of a kind. Highly intelligent woman that knows her stuff. Her class is really interesting, and will make you think. She grades hard, but once you know exactly what she wants you'll do fine, so go to her office hours for the first paper so you know from the start what that is! Challenging class, but I enjoyed it. Would take again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Holc is awesome! I look forward to every class with her. I have had her every semester since being here. She gives 3 test (essay/multiple choice) and a paper which she loves to help you on so go to her even if you dont need help. Out of all the poli sci professors, Holc is my favorite.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLYS001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

excellent Prof. Smart, challenging, does her job.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS306
• 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:

great teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS101D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not helpful or understanding at all. One of the least favorite professors i have had here

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS359
• 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:

this is the second class i've taken with holc and i still love her - great prof and really interesting. she obviously loves her field and conveys a lot of excitement. i would definitely recommend her. she's tough though so make sure you put in the leg work and study for her exams!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLISOOOO
• 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:

She was one of those rarities at Loyola that really broke the mold in terms of breadth and depth of discussion. She would really challenge students to analyse, argue, and defend a position which ment prepratation and anaylitical skills were top on her list. I owe a lot of my personal success to the foundations she helped me lay.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PS360
• 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:

Brilliant woman; gives extremely interesting and cathartic lectures/assignment...makes you want to rebel. can be a difficult grader at first until you realize what she wants. an A is certainly attainable if you do the work. i would highly recommend taking her

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS350
• 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:

Actually rather flexible to students, people say that she pushes her beliefs, but I don't see where that comes from, especially in Foreign Policy course she discounts all of the crap for domestic politics...and she tends to shy away from pushing beliefs with that...She is hilarious and your always guaranteed to laugh at least once per class...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not flexible to students' learning types; will say that she is aware of the demands of other classes while piling on more of her work at the same time