Shaun Tyakoff - Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Professor: Shaun Tyakoff

Department: Political Science

College: Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI2203
• 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:

Shaun is a great, great professor. Her and Micheal Sporer are the best instructors I've ever had. She is the perfect example of what a poli-sci prof should be; fair/balanced, completely non bias and open to your views. Super welcoming to any opinion, yet also very knowledgeable about the subject mater. The paper is fairly long - 15 pages.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSCI1100
• 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 took four classes with Shaun and loved her. She was one of my first college profs and easily one of the best profs I've had in my post-secondary career. She was definitely the reason why I decided to pursue POLISCI. TAKE HER CLASS.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI2209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

amazing prof, she'll go above and beyond to help you, and she's extremely knowledgable about her field. you can discuss/ask her anything and she'll give you the info you need, whether its world events or your final paper.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shaun is a very friendly professor. Her lectures can get quite long as she may ramble on about a certain topic. She at first posts the lecture notes before the class, but then slowly starts to post them after. Midterm, 2 small assignments, participation, term paper and the final. She is a hard paper marker, but gives reviews for the exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Shaun. She gives you a review guide for all the tests, posts all of her slides online, she's nice and knows her stuff. The only negative is that she tends to ramble during lecture. But just take notes and focus and you should do fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

not only my first poli-sci prof but one of my very first college profs. the class is pretty long & you can easily get lost or confused if you're not paying attention or taking notes so that's a must. but she is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject and also very funny and nice! i hope to take another of her classes before i graduate.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was very nice, approachable, and helpful. Her lectures were based off of notes (available online) and were partly written on the white board or spoken.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Shaun is a good teacher - she clearly wants you to do well and will give you a study guide prior to each test. Her notes are confusing and unorganized sometimes, so pay attention. She arrives late sometimes and there is not much homework. Term paper and 3 tests, textbook not really required. Participate and focus and you will receive a good grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is such an awesome teacher! This was my first semester at Douglas, and she made the transition very smooth for me. Very helpful if you have questions for her in her office, or just want to chat about your paper. No midterm, all tests are from the notes she gives us. Nothing unfair. Final paper you can chose your own topic. She marks very fair.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI2209
• 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:

Good professor, very friendly and wants you to succeed. Cares about her students. Her lectures are unorganized and unclear but as long as you pay attention, you will do fine on the tests. Paper is weighted quite heavily. No real "stand-up in front of the class and present" style of presentations.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• 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:

Although she will be late for class and her lessons plans may not have the most structure she really does want you to do well. She's super clear of what she wants if you talk to her during office hours or after class. Posts all lecture notes online AND gives review outlines of exactly what is on tests and exams. Textbook is supplementary reading.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best Profs i have had. She makes it really easy to approach her and ask her any question. Makes her grading to benefit you as a student as much as possible and tests are straight from notes. Never seen her without a smile on her face. If you pass on a class with her you deserve a slap.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher who cares about her students and if you try she will do everything she can to help you. She makes the course content interesting and relatable. Is a bit disorganized at times but will clarify anything when asked.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLI1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It was either POLI 1100 or 1101, the introduction course. I either liked her lecture style and didn't. Her class is fun and lectures are not like "lectures" becus she doesn't use powerpoint nor t/b. I liked that, but it at the same time makes it hard to study for midterms and final. But her tests are fairly easy tho. Overall I enjoyed her lectures!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Relatively easy, posts really good and comprehensive notes online. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. I've had 3 classes with her and haven't re the textbooks at all. She'sa bit unorganized but really knowledgeable and there is great in class discussions. Nothing is very formal, I would recomend her for a social science credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

easy teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really really easy. Sometimes late to class or cancels the class because of her son. Very nice and funny professor. Messed up at the end and got a B+, otherwise had an A on all tests and papers.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's very helpful and understanding. Her lectures are very interesting despite the subject. She doesn't use the book much so you should take notes. However before the exam read the book and her notes and you should be fine. She's not very organized but her class has a positive learning environment and she's really fun.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• 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:

Best Prof

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shaun is passionate about her area of expertise. She is also very approachable and friendly; she wants to help her students. She is inclined to be a bit forgetful, so she may need to be reminded about something she said she'd do, though. A good instructor overall.