Robert Dudley - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Robert Dudley

Department: Political Science

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOVT422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

honestly, great professor. all class is basically story time, but he tells it in a way that you remember. I wish I could just sit back and listen, but the downside is that most of class is spent furiously typing/writing everything he's saying. Solid choice though, no complaints. 3 exams, you write 2 essays in each exam.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GOVT510
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dudley is not what you'd expect in a graduate seminar. It is kind of a story time mixed with the books assigned and papers. This is not to say its a bad class, I find him really enjoyable and passionate about the subject. If your interested in U.S. Govt and like a good story; this is your man.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GOVT422
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GOVT422
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is not recorded but the exams were only manageable because of case reasoning discussed in class. Professor Dudley made Constitutional law a fun experience- he basically animates lectures with stories. If you enjoy a good segment on the History Channel every now and then you'll like this class. If you're not an avid reader- listen to lect

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOVT422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't like going to lectures, this class isn't for you. Having said that, you should still go to his lectures cause he is an AMAZING and entertaining professor. There are 3 papers & 3 exams. The paper definitely helps for the exam. Exams are essays- given 3 questions, answer 2. Keep up with the reading, it's a hard class, but worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

lecture class, no home work, just readying, study guide and question session before each exam

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV1O3
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are long and boring. He doesn't use any PowerPoints. You just need to write down whatever you think is important which is so hard because he gets off topic so easily. Like he was talking the president and then he started talking about toilets. In the other hand, his tests are really easy. He emails you the study guide which is helpful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dudley is very knowledgable. Lectures can be kind of boring because he goes off on tangents. I recommend going to class by doing that I got an A. Read the book and do the study guides. As long as you do what you're supposed to you'll get an A easily.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a pretty great professor. He very clearly knows what he is teaching and very rarely looks at his notes. However, he won't use power points and occasionally uses a whiteboard, though that isn't always clear to read. The class will be easy if you already have knowledge of the US Gov't. Write the paper, it's one of the few grades you will have.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOV103
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First, he is a really nice guy and will answer any question you have and take time to speak with you. The class however is very hard. The lecture is not aided with a powerpoint, so it is an open discussion format that goes off topic a lot. The tests are the hardest I have taken so far at GMU. It takes a lot of work to get above a C+ B-

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Both he and this class were ok. I just wish he used PowerPoint slides instead of lecturing the whole class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GOV103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely disorganized! Poor communication btw TA and his, which leads to missing tests and misinformation. Lectures are a ramble, sometimes completely off topic. He has some good insight, but also TMI. Does not use blackboard, so pay close attention to your e-mail and class announcements. Consists of three/four tests and a paper.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOV103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is mandatory only if you want to pass this class with a good grade. He only lectures, no power points, and no extra credit. Grade is based off 2 midterms, 1 final, and 1 paper. His study sessions weren't really helpful. You're pretty much on your own. His class is difficult, take someone else if available :(

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty good at lecturing but its hard to follow because he doesn't use any slides to go along with it. The only thing I hate about his class are his tests.. the questions are way to confusing and for every question there are always two answers that could be true.. I have worked very hard in his class and barely have a B

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

boring lectures, he goes off on rants and no one knows what he is talking about. Gives a review guide for tests but it is information never seen/discussed before. Also has review sessions but he talks quiet and fast so you dont have time to get the information down then when you ask questions he treats you like you are stupid. Find a different prof

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• 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:

I would not have this professor again. His lectures are not that helpful and the majority of the time they go off topic. There are review sessions but again not that helpful. He doesn't go over the study guide in its entirety. There's one paper also where you have to go to a government hearing and write about it. Overall not impressed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOVT422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and don't take this class. Literally the worst class I've ever attended. When it comes to tests, you're on your own. He asks specific questions and wants you to write an essay on them. You basically are given a big ass book and not really told what you should know.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOVT422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hard to follow. no slides. don't recommend if you don't like going to class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• 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:

There are no slides to go along with his lectures, so be prepared to take notes of your own. His exams are extremely straightforward and he emails students a study guide ahead of time. He holds reviews sessions outside of class- Go to those! They are so helpful. 3 exams and 1 paper. Gov't was never my strong suit but he made it easy and enjoyable!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOVT103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had a some trouble with being able to pay attention in class. He's a great lecturer but isn't really interactive in terms of keeping the class's attention. Basically talks about what's in the textbook since he's a coauthor of it. Really nice professor with 3 tests including final and a government related paper