Charles Funderburk - Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Professor: Charles Funderburk

Department: Political Science

College: Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLS
• 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:

He was a great teacher and I enjoyed his class. Tests were very long but he did give you a chance to make it up. I never opened the book out of its wrapper until the morning of the exam and read the whole thing and passed the class with a B.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLS2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is only mandatory for tests. He is very laid back and he gives a chance to make up any missed tests. Read the book, textbook, and power points. Study more than whats on the study guide.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

His lectures tended to bore me so I had a tough time paying attention because it isn't a subject I was interested in in the first place. Just use the study guide for tests and read the book a little and you'll pass. And, obviously, take notes and pay attention during class if you want to get better than a C, thats where I went wrong.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

Great educated man, he is not the uptight character that most teachers are, he is very laid back and connects with his students very well. He does not talk to you like you are a student, he talks to you like you are his friend mid conversation. Makes the class very interesting. Plus he only has 3 tests a quarter with no final!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

Dr. Funderburk is a very educated man, but he presents the material in a way that anyone who tries can atleast pass. He tells you the terms that you will be responsible to know for each chapter and then he pushes the idea's home with slides and lecture. Be sure to ask questions about any terms you were not able to find or understand. Great Class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

tests are too close together for a summer course

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

HE WAS A GREAT PROFESSOR AND I ENJOYED HIS CLASS. TEST ARE MULTIPLE AND TRUE/FALSE. THERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS WHERE YOU HAVE TO WRITE A SENTENCE OR NOT BUT IT IS SELF EXPLANTORY ON WHAT YOU HAVE TO WRITE. i WOULD RECOMMEND HIM!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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 boring but he definitely knows what he is talking about. pretty easy class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

He is the best professor ever at Wright State. Me and my friend only went on the first day and on the day of the final and I got a B in the class. If you want an EASY A AND GPA BOOSTER

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

easy class and he is very nice

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

Review studies are extra credit on final grade, two for each test 4 of them. That means a possible 8 points on your final grade. PLUS THE HELP YOU FOR THE TEST. draw back- He get's politically opinionated on what he supports and makes sure to point out the bad of those he doesn't like.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

The notes are online, but I still went to class because he made them interesting. His exams are pretty easy, and he even has review sessions before every exam too where and the TA practically gives you all of the answers and you get extra credit for going to them! I never even opened the book and still got an A. If you need PLS, take his class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

I loved him! He is easy, posts his notes online. But, his lectures are interesting..not necessarily the notes but what he has to say. I didn't use the book at all and got an A. Tests are pretty easy, and there's a makeup test day at the end. Gives review sessions for extra credit. Lets you out about 15 min early every class..amazing prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

great professor encourages discussion and participation you do use the books, pretty understanding of all view points

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• 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:

Very good. Go to his class take notes and it is an easy A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLS332
• 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:

took him for "American Presidency"...one of the best PLS classes I have ever taken...such a great guy and prof...very understanding and laid back

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I went to only for the reviews and test and still passed!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLS335
• 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:

Yes he's liberal, but definitely appreciates & encourages all viewpoints, making for a positive & interactive class. You'll come out of this class with a greater respect for all views (whether or not you agree with them). He is a generous grader on papers; he just wants to see that you've read the book, & can assert an opinion w/ a strong argument.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sure it was a gen. ed. class, but it was good. He was very helpful teaching and very clear. He was interesting and so were his powerpoints.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PLS301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

first non-GE political science class taken, and i enjoyed it. hes a little dry, but knowledgable and respectful of opposing viewpoints. i was somewhat overwhelmed by all the readings(2 books+2 course books), but they were interesting nonetheless. tests are pretty standard, with half of the questions being short essay but arent difficult if you came to class.