Robert Diclerico - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Professor: Robert Diclerico

Department: Political Science

College: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

I miss him! He is the best professor. He really knows his stuff and enjoys teaching. He is fair. His lectures are entertaining, and he himself is like an adorable grandpa with the cutest bow ties.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DiClerico has been my favorite teacher here at WVU. He was a tough but fair grader. Readings are a must, as he will call the class out if they aren't prepared for class. He's a brilliant man and I would definitely recommend taking any class of his!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS310
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. DiClerico is an incredibly intelligent man, and an all-around awesome person. That being said, he grades extremely tough. You don't get many grades, and what you do is graded very subjectively. I didn't NEED an A in this class, so I was happy to take him a second time (also took 102). I would recommend anyone who needs a POLS req take him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst. the most absolutely pathetic excuse for a class. this class sucks and blows at the same time

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TOUGH SUBJECTIVE GRADING. RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF WORK FOR NOTHING. DO NOT TAKE. WORSE THAN A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER WHEN IT COMES TO CELL PHONES.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS1012
• 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:

Dr. DiClerico is easily one of the most knowledgeable professors at WVU. He is enormously difficult, however, and you have to dedicate long hours to doing well. You learn SO much. All lectures are stricty verbal. I LOVED his class, but I don't think I'll take him again. YOU HAVE TO READ EVERYTHING HE TELLS YOU TO.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS310
• 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:

Best class and professor I have ever had! Anyone in the political science department at WVU should take Dr. Diclerico before he retires. Toughest yet best class of my college career, well worth the time and effort!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor DiClerico will forever be my favorite professor here at this university. He is extremely intelligent and very intriguing. He was my first ever class here at WVU and I will be forever grateful that I got to take one of his classes before he retired. Class was easy to me, but I studied and found the subject matter to be very interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• 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:

I had him 25 years ago and he is still one of the greatest influences in my life. Amazing professor and amazing person. His door was always open and he gave you the respect of a scholar... He will be missed by future students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

While his lectures were interesting, he didn't use powerpoints, and hardly wrote on his board. I read the majority of the readings and found that most of the test material was taken from lectures. His tests are extremely hard! Best advice- find a study partner and share notes!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

Hard class, but very interesting. I had very low exectations going into this class, but Diclerico made it very interesting and at times fun. He is the man and by far the best professor I've had. Do the readings and go to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best lecturer i've ever had! Excellent professor. i've learned more in this class about politics than in all my years combined. Tests arent hard if you prepare the way he tell you to. Lots of reading but honestly you wont regret taking his class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• 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:

One of the best professors I've ever had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

I have learned the most from this class this semester than I have in any other class I have ever taken. He is a professor that challenges you, so you have to do the mountains of reading and attend class so you can get the information. His tests are really hard, but he is worth it. This class is my favorite and hardest class of college.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

Challenging class with a ton of reading, but it's interesting. Can't miss a class because a lot of info. on tests are covered in lecture.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

He is a genius in his field but is wonderful about putting things in terms that students can understand. He assigns a lot of reading but power skimming them and just looking for the vocab should suffice. Very clear lecturer and reiterates everything. Retiring this year though :( sorry kids.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

This is by far the most challenging, but rewarding class I've taken so far. He is an awesome lecturer. If you are thinking about taking this course,you must be committed to studying all of the required info. Also, never miss a class, as his lectures are verbatim on the exam.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is easily the most difficult professor in the POLS department and the most difficult course he teaches. You will learn a LOT, but you will invariably work for every little point you earn. This is the only course I've ever dropped, and the average grade is in the C-D range. Getting an A means that this will be your hardest class of the semester

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

He is a great Professor. He knows the material and is nice and funny and really gets your attention. To get a good grade though you have to go to class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• 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:

Diclerico is a wonderful professor. The majority of his lectures are extremely interesting because he had knowledge beyond the text and can tell you a story for every lesson. I have been impressed by his mastery of government, and every now and then he even gets a laugh out of the room. Well deserving of your respect, attendance, and attention.