Gallya Lahav - Stony Brook University (SUNY), Stony Brook, NY

Professor: Gallya Lahav

Department: Political Science

College: Stony Brook University (SUNY), Stony Brook, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL310309
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She really wants you to understand and form your own thoughts about the material. I really loved her class because we were able to share ideas and theories rather than just regurgitate material for exams. She is very passionate about her work which really shines through in the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is very sweet and an easy grader. Make sure you do the weekly blackboard posts. The journal assignment is short and essay. The final paper is kind of long but manageable. Overall, a good class. Even better if you are passionate about immigration (but you don't have to be).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lahav is really great. I don't know why her reviews are so low. She is interesting and really good at communicating information. Strongly recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, would take again. Very knowledgeable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class had the potential to be good but the prof. ruined it. She was very unorganized and although she's knowledgeable and was able to weave her own research into lecture she simply says that same things over and over again and you end up actually learning very little. She also pushes her political ideology on you big time. Don't take!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL309
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a very kind professor if you show just a little interest and participate in the discussions. Gives opportunity for group work and extra credit. Tests are kind of difficult but she will help you out if you work with her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor... lectures are a little boring but she is so passionate about the topics that make up for it. Very big on effort, and big on attendance. If you pay attention, and show effort you will pass. By far my favorite professor at SBU.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Proffesor Lahav is one of the best teachers I have ever met. She is well traveled, extremely intelligent and also consistent. She is a true gem at Stony Brook University and has persuaded me into switching my major through her amazing class. Her views on immigration and politics in general are always backed and you leave class feeling accomplished.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lahav is an amazing instructor. Her love for immigration and refugee politics is apparent. Dr. Lahav is passionate when she teaches and she makes an effort to get to know her students. It was such an honor to be her student this semester!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An engaging, passionate professor. She is a wealth of knowledge. Down-to-earth and very personable. She wants to get everyone thinking and actively participating.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL103
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lahav is one of the best professors! She speaks very clearly and takes a long time getting through the slides because she wants you to really understand the material. She is very nice and has a good sense of humor. She cares a lot and is very passionate... TAKE HER CLASS!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL310309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An intelligent academic, a good professor, but a mediocre lecturer. Professor Lahav has an abundance of knowledge to share with those who are interested and passionate, but she is weak in its conveyance. However, if you get past this and establish a rapport with her, her class turns out to be quite an experience.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

her lectures are so useless. too much reading.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

is you arent a polsci major, turn the other way and RUN. she assigns way too much reading every week for students who are preoccupied with more important classes. assignments every week, participation required, i hate it. i look forward to this class the LEAST the days i have it. if you are a polsci major, shes not that bad.. lot of reading though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken every class Professor Lahav offers (103, 310, 309, 392) so I think I know the deal pretty well. Very genuinely nice and sweet lady. She WANTS to know your names. She also knows her stuff, but can be a little disorganized at times. Honestly, it kinda grew on me and I would definitely take her again. She has been a dear mentor, as well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Oh boy... I don't want to be too mean so I'll start with the positives: She is nice, has a sense of humor, and does have a pretty easy grading system. However. Her lectures leave more to be desired as it's very difficult to get anything from them and her assigned "group project" is a joke. I wouldn't advise taking her section if others are open.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLIPOL
• 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:

Hands down one of my most memorable teachers. I not only took almost all her classes (by choice) but adore her and her work. If you take your education seriously and are an engaging student, than take her classes, you will not only learn a ton but have a good reference if you need one. an A++++ teacher!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL398
• 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:

One word: unorganized. She rambles through her lectures, uses power points that don't tie in with her lectures or the reading. She requires a bunch of expensive textbooks, but hardly uses them. She doesn't know how to consolidate the material to make it learnable. In the end, everyone is confused about assignments, instructions, and exams. Bad!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL103
• 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:

Great Professor but the class itself is somewhat difficult. She is willing to help you with any difficulties you're having

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL392
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're a poli sci major and you aren't a bumbling idiot, her classes are pretty easy. I don't understand why people don't like the lectures, yes she goes on and on, but she's one of the few teachers who goes out her way to learn all your names, and tries to engage everyone. Her grading is really easy too