Professor: Sonia Alianak
Department: Political Science
College: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (all campuses), Multiple Cities, TX
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: POLS2301
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Super sweet lady but her accent made it super hard to learn!! She only gives 3 exams which are pretty hard (but you can cheat and use your phone) but she also offers extra credit essays which are a piece of cake. Wouldn't take her again but she's nice.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: POLS2305
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is the nicest professor ever!!!! She gives extra credit assignments every week and adds the extra credit to your exams. She always posts the powerpoint on blackboard so there is no use for a textbook.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: POLS2306
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Alianak has an accent which makes hearing her a little tough. She is very caring and wants you to pass as she gives plenty extra credit assignments to help you. There are 3 exams and everything is based off of the PowerPoints(she uploads most of them on blackboard)so you don't need a book for class. Would definitely take again.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: POLS2301
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Alianak is such a sweetheart! You can clearly notice that she is always trying to help her students get an A!. She is extremely nice, gives PLENTY of BONUS ASSIGNMENTS. Her exams come straight from her study guide/powerpoints. She has a funny accent which i thought would make class hell but you get used to it. SIT IN THE VERY FRONT i recommend!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: POLS3332
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class consisted of 2 exams. Both were open ended and essay. She gives you study guides before exams. Her lectures are based off of powerpoints so it's easy to follow. There was one presentation with a partner and a paper to follow. Class was easy as long as you do the work. She wants everyone to succeed. There's no way to fail if you do the work
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: POLS3318
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Alianak is a lecturer who believes in her students. She is so understanding, even a little too much for some students who I believe didn't deserve it. Her tests are tough but you will get a good grade if you prepare like you would for any other class. She makes it clear will not tolerate any academic dishonesty. I'd take her again.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: POLS2301
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Alianak has an accent which makes it a little boring to be in her lectures. Although most of the material you need to learn is given in lectures. I don't recommend even getting a book for this class. She gives only tests for her grades and a ton of extra credit. Her tests will make you remember every little thing that was covered in lecture.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: POLS1302
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor! Dr. Alianak has been one of my favorites. I would gladly take her again. The class itself is easy. I never studied, just pay attention during lecture. She's very student oriented.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: 2314
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is very student oriented; really wants her student to pass; gives extra credit; reviews for her tests; only gives three exams. The first two were multiple choice and essay questions the last one was only multiple choice. She gives all of the answers to her tests during lecture so all you just have to read your notes. She is strict during tests.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This professor is very nice her accent is pretty thick but you can always ask her and she will be glad to repeat herself attendance is mandatory and very helpful as her test are based on her lectures! Take good notes and study before exams and you will be okay she gives bonus assignments as well!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- 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:
Great Professor! She's a sweetheart. Her accent can be a little unclear at times, but she has no problem repeating herself if asked. It's best to attend lectures as she hands out notes with pretty much everything you need for tests! Book isn't really needed. Fairy easy if you attend class and take notes. She also gives plenty of bonus assignments!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- 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:
She is super sweet and is willing to help you if you show interest. She grades by points (270-300 A, 240-269 B, etc)and gives 5 extra credit opportunities; each is worth 5 points, which is a total of 25 points. The tests (max 100 pts, multiple choise, T/F, & 1 essay) are not super easy, but if you dedicate time and effort, you will get an A.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HIST2314
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Honestly, one of the best professors I ever had. I have an extreme dislike and poor understanding when it comes to the political sciences, but she teaches in a way in which you as a student will actually learn! She has mild accent issues, but if you ask her, she will clarify what she was saying before. She is a truely great professor.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Alianak is awesome. She is really nice, all you need to do is take notes and do the extra credit and you will get an A. She does have an accent, but if your from the valley you shouldn't mind.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hard to understand. Shes nice and all, but i suggest going to reviews with the TA prior to test.it helps alot
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Take really good notes go every day to class. She gives reviews of the exam and take really good notes on that too,and her tests are multiple choice and one essay, that you get to choose on the exam and she will tell you during the review which ones are your choices. She has an accent but you can understand.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't know what happened between previous ratings posted in 2007 and now, but I would strongly encourage taking her class. Very unclear, very unorganized, unprofessional.. nice lady, but not a good pick for an instructor. Go to the tutoring sessions with Alex!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: POLS3318
- 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:
no need to study she give out a review a week before the test, just review that.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- 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:
As long as you show up because she takes roll and study a little then you get an easy A. She is really nice and passionate about her subject. There is lots of reviews also easy A
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: POLS2314
- 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:
Easy Professor although her accent is a little rough, but other than that she hands you the study guides for each exam, if you pay close attention to the lectures and take good notes, you won't even need books for the class. Easy A- or B+
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