Samantha Arnold - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Samantha Arnold

Department: Political Science

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI001
• 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:

Tough but fair

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 4900
• 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:

I took Professor Arnold's class 4900 capstone. Anyone who says something negative about her is bitter and misrepresting this understanding, easily accessible and fair professor. The mere fact that she is leaving York means that this school will be at a disadvantage and it should make York think about offering better positions to deserving profs.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 32003210
• 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:

Two of the best political science courses I've taken so far. These courses really changed my outlook on international relations theory and the way I think about security. Samantha Arnold is a GREAT professor and will be missed at York University. Enjoy Winnipeg! and show them what you're made of!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS32003210
• 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:

Highly Recommend this Prof, but Alas, she is moving to University of Manitoba.. Good thing I am finished my degree this year or I would be disappointed she's gone. Excellent course material, lectures, content, and understanding. Best Classes I took throughout my degree. Thanks SAM!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 4900
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

amazing professor. really makes you think.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 3210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were interesting, and notes on the internet helped alot, however she was very one sided and i did not appriciate the anti-american veiws that she was very vocal about. other than that she was a good prof

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS32003210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would have to disagree with the assessments given thus far. Her courses may be hard, and require a lot of work, but I always found her helpful, jovial, and insightful. I've taken three classes with her and all have been good. I recommend her classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FOREIGNPOLICY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

shes useless, treats students like they are monkeys, rude, disrespectful, misleading when it comes to exams, favouratist and has shown her subjectivity on many occassions. Has absolutely no merit.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A completely inept professor. Lectured once in the first nine weeks of the course, and during presentations, she gave more time to groups who dressed up or did role-playing nonsense. Sorry, I thought this was an upper-year university course, not high-school. A complete waste of $500

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS3200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Arnold=AMAZING prof!Tru she has abig workload,but its all interesting.Lecture notes=awesome;u can follow the lecture & not worry about missing key points.It is hard to get A's,but that raises the bar&improves the quality of class,forcing students2apply themselves.GREAT PROF!Recommend her alot!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS3220
• 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:

Prof. Arnold is a great lecturer however with assignments it is very difficult to figure out what she is looking for. Her classes are ALOT of work but overall she is very approachable and funny.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS3200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reads notes of the paper. Has the worse TA's out there

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: P3200
• 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:

The worst professor I have ever had in undergrad. BORING lectures. Reads from the internet notes. TAs mark way to harshly.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 32003210
• 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:

Best prof I've ever had in either undergrad or grad school (including 3 different Universities). She does everything she can to help students out. Kind of tough, but if you want to work hard and learn, then you will!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSCI395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Samantha was a challenging prof, and covered some material and viewpoints not normally covered at UW.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS3200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amaazing Prof..Very helpful..love the course love going for the class...Hard Marker but fair ...lots n lots of reading but worth it..

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 32003210
• 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:

Best prof ever! Very pro-student & approachable, tough (lots of reading & content-heavy lectures) but if U work hard U learn & do well, if U slack off U can't blame her & leave poor comments on this website. Her class is for those who want 2 work & learn

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GLOCONF
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID her class at all cost!!! she is the worst professor i have ever had in political science. she focuses too much on theory and her T.As are hard markers.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSCI395
• 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:

UW course. Absolutely worst prof I have ever had! Take my advice and find a way to avoid taking her courses. Trust me, avoid the pain I went through at all costs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSCI395
• 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:

Guest Prof at UW, I had the "pleasure" of taking one of her classes. DO NOT TAKE her class, it is impossible and she offers very little help! Especially if you are not from a political science or feminist background, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! It wa