Lewis Ringel - California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Professor: Lewis Ringel

Department: Political Science

College: California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy GE class. Attendance is not mandatory. There is no homework or anything, your grade is based only on 4 tests. He gives you a study guide of everything that will be on them. I would recommend you study for the tests a bit and you will be fine. The first test and the final are all multiple choice. The others are MC and short answer.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super easy class. No hw, tests only. Everything on the tests will be provided on the study guide. His lectures are very interesting, funny and very detailed yet easy to go along and take notes. He knows his stuff. If he keeps repeating things, it will be on the test.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POSC311
• 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 thoroughly enjoyed class with Dr. Ringel. His lectures are structured, not too much reading. He gives study guides for his exams which were helpful. His quizzes can be hard but just review before class. There are two case briefs, not bad. Just read the material, pay attention in class. You'll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POSC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr ringel in a few of my classes when I was an undergrad student. Im in grad school and I have yet to meet such an intelligent and engaging instructor yet. I really miss his lectures

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POSC311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No one shoots more straight than this guy, his class isn't hard if you stay on top of your readings and pay attention to deadlines. Can be a tough grader but he gives great feedback, took me a little to get used to his style but once you hit that stride it is immersive and smooth sailing from then on.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ringel hands down made political science one of my favorite classes. Textbook isn't necessary, but definitely attend lectures even if attendance isn't mandatory. 3 midterms, 1 final with a study guide before every exam stating exactly what might be on the exams. Exams are easy, as long as you put in the work. Amazing professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the textbook, but definitely attend lectures - even though they're not mandatory. He doesn't present with slides, you just have to take notes from what he verbally presents. Grade consists of four exams, which is good and bad. Definitely take him as a professor - he knows his stuff!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POSC417
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Never in my four years of undergrad have I ever had the pleasure of learning from a professor like Dr. Ringel. He really cares about his students. As long as you put in the effort, he'll do the same. Class is unlike any other. Competing is the best part. My only negative comment about Dr. Ringel is that I can't take his class again. Best professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Only 3 test and 1 final. Bittersweet because it not much workload but you need to do good on the exams to pass the class. Provides all study guides which are very similar to the exams. Would take again just wish I tried harder in first two exams. Study groups are key to fill out study guides together.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does not give pop quizzes anymore. Provides study guides that are exactly like the exams. Answers to the study guide are given during his lectures. No homework but long lectures. 3 midterms, 1 final. Great professor. Textbook not needed

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Ringel hands down my fav professor! His lectures at times got boring but he would through some jokes in to lighten up the mood. Tests were super easy and we got a study guide every time. Before each test, his graduate ta's would hold a review session. Helped for any extra questions.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLC100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ringel is great. My only criticism is systemic. I don't think we should be expected to show up to class for a lecture these days. I'd rather we get a video lecture and show up to class for a conversation. His moderated discussions were the best. Look up his class on quizlet and facebook to see some gems my class left you and it will be easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great lecturer. To the point and organized. Tests require some study time, but they are passable. Attendance not mandatory, zero homework. You dont need the book, just study the study guide and take good notes!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are around 6 to 8 pop quizzes given in the beginning of class so coming to class is imperative. He lectures the whole time but everything he says fits in perfectly with what he puts on study guides. There are 3 exams and the final and that's it. The class before a test is just review so not mandatory to show up. Overall pretty good professor!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POSC417MCOURT
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When I graduate, he will be the one professor I will always remember. Not only is he a great moot court coach, he really cares about his students. Lots of case briefs and reading (but if you're going to law school you should suck it up). Always gives you priority during his office hours. Extremely knowledgeable about constitutional law.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ringel is an amazing lecturer. You can tell he's passionate about what he's talking about which makes you more interested in what he has to say. Tests are exactly like his study guides which are based off the lectures. Don't bother buying a book, you won't need it. Just make sure to attend class because of pop quizzes and lecture notes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POSC312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A wonderful lecturer and very clear and direct. I enjoyed every class meeting . the class and material is a little tough but if you like law and The Constitution, this class is highly recommended.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ringel's lectures are really clear and hold all the answers to the tests. I'm bitter because I showed up to lectures and took notes at home and ended up just short of an A. Make sure you show up to class on time!!! He gives pop quizzes during the first 5 minutes. Good teacher, easy class to pass if you put in some effort.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POSC 100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best and informative political science teacher but he needs to slow down when lecturing because HE TALKS TOO FAST AND I CAN'T KEEP UP WITH HIS PACE

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POSC312
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Profesor Ringel is one of the POSC best professor i ever had, his lectures are tough but come one this is college, plus he explains everything easy, yes he goes fast but you actually learn a lot from this class. I love every class i have taken with his and definitely would take him again!!!