Sean Savage - Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN

Professor: Sean Savage

Department: Political Science

College: Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found this course to be particularly challenging for the 201 level, or perhaps that's because I'm not as good with essay exams, so if that's not your thing, then he's not the prof for you. He paces during his lectures which did distract me a bit, and his handwriting was a bit difficult to read. Not a terrible guy overall but not for me.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POSC201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would never in my life recommend this class to a student. The professor flies through material in class in a way that is hard to follow. The exams are 60% reliant on essays which reflect his lectures, so you can imagine just about how well those exams go.. Working with outside TA's is necessary in order to do well in this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POSC201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Savage is an awesome professor& knows soo much about politics! He seems intimidating, but I loved his class and is soo willing to help anyone who needs it! There are a lot of tests, but they are exactly off of the study guides. Also, you never have to participate, but you do have to take good notes. Plus, he ends every class w/ SNL videos!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POSC322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Savage is the best professor in the Political Science Department! He seems tough and he expects a lot but if you get to know him during office hours, he is actually really helpful and cares a lot about his students. He is also one of the smartest people I have ever met and if you pay attention in his lectures, you can learn a lot!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POSC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boring at first, but once you get into it the class is interesting. Prof. Savage is really nice and willing to help, especially if you take the time to go to his office hours. Take his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC152
• 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:

He's a very smart, nice guy.His lectrures are clear and straightforward. I learned a lot. I don't know why other girls are complaining.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLSC154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class. Even if your notes aren't perfect, you can still come up with plenty of material for quizzes and tests (only 3 each the whole semester). Very boring, though. It was the same thing everyday. I had considered majoring in pol. sci. but changed my mind after taking this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POSC154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was incredibly drab and boring. Considering it was a class on democracy he doesn't let the class discuss at all. He didn't even allow questions at times. I was extremely disappointed in the quality of this class. I expected far more from a Saint Mary's course and Savage fails miserably on that level of quality.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POSC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A smart, nice guy and very passionate about teaching on the Presidency!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POSC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice Guy. I learned a lot. I heard that he writes books and is on TV!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC307
• 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:

Sean is different when he teaches his electives. In 152, he does what he has to do in that course. In his electives, he is more creative and funny.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His teaching style is drab and predictable. I would not recommend taking American Politics of Democracy with him unless you're looking for a class with a light workload.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POSC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I couldn't concentrate all semester long because Savage is so hot. His Boston accent kills me.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POSC307
• 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:

Take Sean's law courses. You'll learn a lot and laugh a lot. That's rare in most courses.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOAMERIC
• 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:

Had Prof. Savage for at least 2 classes LOVED his classes & his style of teaching

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POSC
• 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:

Really nice guy, but class can be a bit borning, even for a POSC major. He knows his stuff, but paces while talking.. a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POSC390
• 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:

His course on the 1960s was great. He knows a lot and he makes it come alive. He even had a Vietnam combat veteran talk to the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POSC307
• 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:

a nice guy. Bright. You learn a lot. Helpful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SENCOMP
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POSC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is a nice intro, but you don't really do much current events discussion as you would hope. Savage is a Kennedy wannabe, but a good guy and not too hard of a grader. Only three tests and an optional paper all sememster from what i rememeber.