William Newmann - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Professor: William Newmann

Department: Political Science

College: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Newmann is really nice and caring! He really wants you to succeed, however, he doesnt really tell you how. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot but the exams... Even though I would put verbatim what he taught us in class (they were essay form), Id still get a low grade. In short, I never knew what he wanted and hes a tough grader. Nice tho

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HSEP301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Newmann is my favorite poli sci professor I have had at VCU. He is extremely smart and poignant. If you go to the lectures and take thorough notes, you'll do well. He doesn't use blackboard but all the exams and papers are thoroughly explained. Follow his instructions and you'll get a good grade & make sure you're good at citing sources.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HSEP301
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Newmann is a moderately good professor, the assignments won't break your back ;however, the grading criteria is all over the place and it is difficult to get an A. Map Quiz, Two Tests, A group Presentation, and a 2 Page paper! Not hard material but impossible to get an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: INTL355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Newmann is a great professor! I've taken him for 3 classes and would have taken more with him if I could have. He's one of the best professors in the Political Science department. He grades clearly and fairly and is always willing to help out students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Newmann is great! His sense of humor makes the lectures tolerable and he is understanding as well. There's a map quiz, three exams, and a citation assignment (easy A). Just make sure to actually study and show up to most of the lectures. I plan on taking him again for another course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI369
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Newmann for 3 classes and wish I could take more. While he actually is one of the tougher POLI VCU teachers, his classes are very interesting, insightful, and he's just an all-around nice guy. Considering the bizarre political environment we're currently in and the angle he views it through, I recommend his clssses for credit or not.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Newmann is an actual genius. Take all of his classes and be enlightened.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI308
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Newmann is my favorite professor. He is so friendly and caring. He is bae-goals. He has repeatedly changed my life and I am honored to have taken him. He is very bright and provides amazing feedback for your papers. He really goes to bat for his students and is the most supportive professor I've ever had.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI308
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want an easier and interesting upper-level poli class take Newmann. Two tests and a research paper, not too hard of a grader. Show up, take notes, skim the readings and you'll pass the tests. Paper takes more work, but he lets you turn in a rough draft and tells you what needs revision. Gives great, informative answers to in class questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI367
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took 2 classes with Newmann. Not only is he hella smart but he's also hella dreamy which make his lectures very interesting. Most classes consist of a map quiz, 2 exams, and paper (terrorism: short paper and presentation, foreign policy: long paper no presentation) he's a tough grader but if you go to class and take notes you'll pass just fine

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• 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:

I fell behind in my lectures (I am a british student), so I did a quick search and came across Dr Newmann's page. Very helpful and brought be up to speed. I actually learnt more from his online class than I did in my other face to face lectures I have with other professors! His writing is clear, with a hint of humour making it very easy to follow

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HSEP301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have taken classes with Professor Newmann for two semesters now. He is always helpful and attending lectures is mandatory but informative! I've never left a class without learning something new. If you have the chance to enroll in his class, do it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Newmann is incredibly knowledgeable and very down to earth. He breaks everything down in simpler terms but will also tell you the technical definition of everything. One of if not my absolute favorite professor! Highly recommend him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's an incredibly cool dude. I wish I could have him again. He's just sooooo chill. I didn't use the textbook ONE TIME and I got an A. Just listen in class and take notes on what he says, allow him to explain before you copy the power-point so you can understand. You get three exams total and a map quiz! Just make sure you understand the concepts

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HSEP301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Newmann is a god among men

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: INTL105
• 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:

Great teacher, and the class was interesting. Just be careful with the tests - you'll only get three along with a map quiz, so be sure to study beforehand.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• 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:

If you have to take POLI105, TAKE NEWMANN. I was pretty nervous to take this class, but Newmann is clear on what he wants. There is 1 map quiz which he gives all the countries you have to know, and then 3 exams. If you study his review guides, the exams are an easy A. The class is an easy A if you go to class, take notes, and study. He is awesome!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI367
• 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:

THIS MAN IS PERFECT. Take this class. Take all of his classes. Map quiz, executive summary, presentation, two essay exams. He gives detailed study guides and extremely detailed assignment instructions - if you follow them, you will get an A...don't try to BS him. He's great, I recommend him to EVERYONE.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI363
• 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:

One of my favorite classes ever, without a doubt. The assignments are a map quiz, two exams, and a paper. For the paper, he allows you to turn in a rough draft, and you must, as his comments are a huge help. This was my fourth class with him, and I am taking my fifth next semester! If you need an upper level political science, take this one.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI355
• 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:

Very interesting class! There was a map quiz, three exams (one on each country), and one paper. The class was excellent, just like every other class I have taken with Newmann. If you are interested in Asia at all take this class!