Dwight Hahn - John Carroll University, University Heights, OH

Professor: Dwight Hahn

Department: Political Science

College: John Carroll University, University Heights, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PO351
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hahn is incredibly knowledgable when it comes to International relations, most times he takes the Devil's advocate stance to get you to think. Political Science Majors will like him, if you're not into politics stay clear. Books are well chosen, and reading is mandatory. 3 short essays and a research project. Nail your thesis!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are a mess! They have no direction and are so hard to follow. For his tests he only looks for one specific answer for his essay questions and you get no wiggle room. I do not recommend this guy

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hahn is challenging. To pass you must read the textbook and attend class and take extensive notes. Some days he tends to jump around and be confusing with lectures. If you read and pay attention (he hints at material that will be on the quiz) you will do well. I enjoyed his class but I would not recommend him if you are not a PS major.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's difficult and crazy specific, a friend of mine who is a politics major told me that we were learning things that she was learning in her 300 level class. He is accessible outside of class and is willing to help.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have nothing against Dr. Hahn as a teacher, but ... man, is the guy incredibly biased! He won't attack you on it, but as a self-proclaimed "Bernie Sanders democratic socialist", if you're a conservative, be ready. Constant belittling of Trump and Republicans in general. He makes it hard, as this is a political course. Class is not too hard though

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hahn is incredibly underrated. He is intelligent and passionate about the material; he isn't afraid to let his opinions show, but that is just to encourage debate in his classes. While sometimes his lectures can get off topic, if you make an effort to visit office hours, he will make sure you get a fair grade & will be incredibly helpful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Professor Hahn as a person. I think he is very intelligent and knows a lot about politics. I did not enjoy the textbook that we used for this class: it was boring, chapters were long, and you had to memorize every detail for the tricky quizzes and tests. He is also a tough grader so really say what you mean on the essays.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PO256
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor and Person. He is just a tough grader but fair. He also goes on little rants in class that could cause some confusion.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 256
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hahn is an awesome professor. Super helpful!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PO203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hahn is a phenomenal teacher if you come ready to learn. You have to read, participate, and put a lot of effort into class each day; if you do all of those things, there is no way you won't get an "A." He is a good teacher who plays devil's advocate and pushes students to answer questions in class with textual evidence and good arguments.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SEVERAL
• 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:

Not sure why everyone thinks he's so hard. He makes it very very clear what will be on the tests/quizzes. Most papers are very short and he likes you to be direct as possible. Just learn when to tune out during his tangents. He's a little awkward but hes a nice guy who will help you if hes got the time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I actually enjoyed having Hahn. Everyone complains about him, but as long as you take notes and joke with him, you'll do well. I never read, took the class knowing nothing about the material, and got an A. Hahn's a decent professor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PO103
• 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:

It's easy to see why a lot of students do not like Dr. Hahn (especially non poli sci majors (and if you aren't DONT TAKE HIM)) but I liked him. He is very knowledgeable but he is not the best teacher...at all. Comes off arrogant but is an alright guy when you meet with him. Takes a lot of reading to do well, and it's still a bit difficult.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hahn was a mystery to me at first for quizzes you must read the book down to the tiniest detail or this class will destroy u luckily i had a 99 quiz average cause i took notes on everything i mean everything, with 35% of the class being quizes 12% participation the rest being the harsh graded mid+final i was barely able to get an a- quizzes=key

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL000
• 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:

I took a few classes with Hahn and loved them - on the topics of Rainforest Politics in the 1990s. The reading material was interesting, discussions were great. When I missed class a few times, Hahn called to make sure everything was alright. As long as you take good notes and read the material, you'll do fine is his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I will never take a class taught by Dr. Hahn again. As a digital media FYS, all he cared about was the history of the Middle East and taught absolutely nothing dealing with digital media. His opinion is God and if you disagree with him, you won't do well. Suck up to him and you'll do okay.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FYSDM
• 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:

DO NOT TAKE. Horrible teacher. Only cares about his own opinion. Fights with you until you pretend you agree with him. Always says 'if you will' after everything. Makes you write A LOT. He grades extremely harsh and thinks he knows everything. I am minoring in english, I think I know how to write a paper. Confusing, rambles, laughs at his own jokes

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• 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:

SAVE YOUR TIME. Pass on Hahn. Terrible. He is a nice guy, he just only likes his opinion. His tests are hard and his lectures are tough too, always on the hot seat. Do not take him, take Mason.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hahn is a great guy but is very confusing. He can sometime be a bit overbearing as he will not listen to you if you speak of anything conservative. He won't admit it, but it's obvious he's a die hard democrat. Loved Comparative Politics, but tests are really hard to study for, not too difficult, but make sure to take really good notes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FYS77
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't Do It ! I took him for FYS Human Rights and it was okay just because of the students. For every topic we go off topic which is TERRIBLE. He's constantly confusing the class because he talks off topic and stops talking got like 20 mins before he finishes. Just seriously, Don't Do It !