Avital Simhony - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Professor: Avital Simhony

Department: Political Science

College: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing person, but as a professor she's terrible. She lectures the entire class period, and her discussion boards are nearly impossible to get a good grade on. I went in to get help on a discussion board, she told me exactly what to write, then gave me a 65%. Tests are difficult as well. She does give extra credit for participation though!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lecturer, really wants you to succeed. Reading every night to prepare for the discussion the next day. Attendance counts towards grade, 2 discussion boards, 2 tests with an optional one to replace lower test score. Explains exactly what she expects of you and if you pay attention and participate, you should get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She will challenge you to think critically, and make relevant arguments supported by evidence from the assigned readings. Speaking of which, her courses are lecture heavy and demand extensive reading in order to fully grasp the material being discussed. She is by far one of the best profs at ASU. Would recommend if you are passionate about poli sci

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POS210
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice Professor. Was very undering and responded to emails very quickly. The material was a lot and I thought the quizzes were too hard for a lower division course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you pay attention in her class you will succeed. It is a lecture-heavy course but, the lectures answer the quiz and discussion questions. Overall, Mrs. Simhony is a great teacher who works for the students, not the University.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Simhony is one of those professors who I love for challenging me. My recommendation to future students would be to take this class with friends because she assigns group work and you do not want to end up with lazy people in your group. Many took her class in groups, and those people had a better understanding because they were not studying alone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POS210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She challenges you to prove your opinion with relevant facts.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Simhony doesn't play no games! She is a tough grader, but honest in her evaluation. Expect to read - a lot. In the online courses, she gives out two quizzes each week - a regular quiz and a definition matching. The matching is extremely difficult if you don't understand the concepts. Would recommend if ACTUALLY interested in political theory.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POS341
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I've taken POS 341 & 346 with Simhony, and she is a great professor. Always insightful, offers feedback, and really wants you to understand what the Authors are trying to say. She's GREAT!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POS341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Simhony is absolutely brilliant, and knows the subject very well. She challenges you, and will make you work for the grade you want. Very understanding and flexible regarding personal circumstances. Grade relies heavily on discussion board posts (three of them), which require real effort.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POS346443
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you're not interested in polisci, don't take her classes. For those interested, she is worth it. She has high expectations of you and your responsiblity to read and complete assignments. Have questions about the subject? Just talk to her, she'll do her best to help you understand. Best professor I've ever had in poli sci.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• 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:

She is an excellent Professor. She's very passionate about the course and gives students opportunity to really analyze and discuss the materials given. I would definitely take here again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• 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:

Darling professor. She has intense patience and gives everyone several chances at quizzes and tests making the class easy. It is an intense theory course which can be a turn off, but despite my deep dislike of theory I loved her class. Also, best hair ever.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POS443
• 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:

Simhony teaches primarily upper-division, so inherently her classes aren't going to be easy. That being said, she's very passionate, helpful, and her class is setup for help students succeed. Attendance is not mandatory, although showing up will make the assignments MUCH easier. Extra credit is offered. Slight accent, but it's not too bad.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POS443
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Simhony is awesome! I didn't read every week but she goes over everything in depth in class. The quizzes are a little tricky but she curves and drops the lowest ones. Everything online is great. Do a study group if offered, great help and extra credit for the final exam. You get used to the accent. Go to class and be fine!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POS443
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Do not take this class. Very hard, alot of readings. She's very nice, but her accent makes it so hard to keep up with her lecture and the notes are not organized. I have all a's except this class I am going to get a C because the tests and quiz's are so confusing.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POS443
• 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:

I loved this class. I didn't have an interest before but she made it interesting. Her accent is kinda heavy but not horrible. She's also extremely helpful & offers to help with anything she can. More professors can learn something from her. Read the articles, take the small tests & enter a study group- You'll get an A

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POS443
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The readings are a breeze if you can set aside an hour a week. Weekly quizzes split hairs like no other, however, though likely due the language differences. In lecture, however, her accent is comprehensible, so no complaints there. Do the reading, talk in class, and write down the quiz questions and you should do great.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was difficult, and had a lot of reading. However, I received a very undesirable grade on an essay, and spoke to her about it. She listened to my case, and raised my grade. She pays attention to the discussion board and takes students' suggestions very seriously. That's more than I can say for most professors.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POS346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Simhony was a great teacher. Very passionate about what she is teaching. Must do readings and pay attention to lecture. The quizes can be difficult but the essays are fairly straight foreward. Expect to spend time re-reading assigned readings and lecture notes in order to get a good grade. Leaves adequate room to improve grade with extra credit.