Jeremy Rabkin - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Jeremy Rabkin

Department: Political Science

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOVT389
• 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:

Simply put, the best professor I have ever had. I head Cornell is losing him to George Mason; they got a steal. The most enjoyable class I've ever taken.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL
• 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:

Kind of a conservative ****.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GOVT328
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rabkin is an amazing professor, and makes even Constitutional Law fun. He really made me want to do the readings, if only to follow along in class. He is a breath of fresh air for conservative students, and a brilliant mind. Attend study sessions before tests as it is easier to engage with Rabkin. Great class overall.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GOV327328
• 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:

If you want to learn constitutional law, do not wait for law school. Take Rabkin's classes! He is brilliant, funny, clear and challenging. The papers are not a chore to do because they are on timely, relevant, interesting topics. The exams are cake if you attend class and do the work. One of my favorite teachers of all time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOVT328
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i found this class to be somewhat unclear and poorly organized. rabkin wasn't willing to help much outside of class. relegated much to TA. had little respect for students. the class was boring and often repetative. his ideology didn't bother me, nor should it bother anyone, it's more amusing than anything else. all said, i learned a lot...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOVT328
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rabkin is the best teacher at Cornell. Whether or not you agree with his ideology, he's one of those people where at point you just have to sit back and absorb his brilliance.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV328
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, he's conservative, and I disagreed with his views often. But after all of the ultra-liberal profs I've had to deal with in the Gov department, his class was actually very refreshing. Lectures are very straight-forward and easy to follow, and the reading is not too difficult. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOV328
• 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:

Rabkin is the god of constitutional law...he can be a bit intimidating sometimes, but he is very helpful to students who seek his assistance. His lectures are always interesting and sometimes inspiring, but do be warned that you will have to work your tail off. Very intense course but worth it for the knowledge gained.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CONLAW
• 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:

Prof. Rabkin is unabashedly conservative, but he explains to you both sides of the debate. I saw him five years after taking his class and he remembered me...understanding his conservative views strengthened my liberal outlook. Very witty professor, who now chairs the professorship once held by Clinton Rossiter. Toppermost Poppermost.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CONLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Totally hated him, but his two constitutional classes are seriously good prep for 1st year law school.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

a legend in his own mind. Biased and ideological

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GOVT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOVT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Previous posts said that Dr. Rabkin gives his political views in class...and how is that different from anyone else at Cornell, except that he is conservative? He KNOWS his material, is witty, and is extremely helpful to any student who seeks his assistance. He is an asset to Cornell.TAKE HIM NOW!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOVT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His beliefs and politics need to stay out of his lectures. Makes the class uncomfortable & students unwilling to ask questions for fear of being singled out for his rants against every idea that's not his. Will not be taking ANY of his classes ever again

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOVT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very challenging material, lectures, and overall concepts, but extremely worth it for the knowledge acquired and refreshing conservative perspective at Cornell. Brilliant man, slightly out of touch, hard grader, worth the work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOV327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very sharp guy, great argurer, and humurous. Can get off track sometimes, and his rants against some groups like feminists get tiresome. But takes no interest in how course is run, and he gives you needed materials very late. Hard grader.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOVT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rabkin is sharp, but he doesn't respect his students. He's funny, but more often his jokes are irrelevant and offensive. He is not above building straw men, and he uses controversy more as sport than discourse. Not worth your time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOVT100
• 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:

Cool guy. Not your usual writing seminar teacher. Don't let the conservative label scare you away, he's still interesting and hilarious at times, even if you disagree with him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOV420
• 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:

Amazing! Professor Rabkin is without a doubt the most intelligent and witty professor I have ever encountered. The material in interesting and informative, and Rabkin's lectures are refreshing.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOVT389
• 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:

HORRIBLE!!!