Helmut Norpoth - Stony Brook University (SUNY), Stony Brook, NY

Professor: Helmut Norpoth

Department: Political Science

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

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man is a legend. Simple.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• 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 gives good lectures, the papers are a little boring but easy to do, the exams while are a bit hard if you study for a week you should be fine. The class was relatively easy

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are unclear. Treats some students like they are less intelligent even if they have straight A's. Understanding how to study becomes difficult, because lectures are so unclear, YET exams are not even based on readings. This class made me decide not to pursue political science as a major anymore, due to the lack of value in its classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great man. Truly loves his subject. Take it if you care.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS317
• 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:

The one pundit who correctly predicted the election

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i LOVE this professor! This has to be one of THE best polisci professor at this school. He's super nice and helpful and always in a good mood. The lectures are always clear, the exams are not that hard if you attend class. (you dont have to attend class if you read the textbook) Or u can go to class and not read the textbook n still pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

THIS MAN IS A KING. Amazing professor. Amazing lectures. Fair grader. 2 exams and 2 essays. He is a seasoned academic and knows what he's talking about beyond the classroom. Much respect and gratitude for him and his class, and I would recommend anyone with an interest in the subject to take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE this professor. He is clear on all his lectures, answers everyone's questions to the best of his ability, he is always smiling and just so nice overall!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

PERFECT

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL336
• 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:

Norpoth is an excellent lecturer. His lectures are crystal clear and he presents the material perfectly. He tells you everything you need to know for the exams so make sure you take excellent notes! You have to write two papers (20% each). He is also very helpful during office hours. Has a good sense of humor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL336
• 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:

Professor Norpoth is by far the best Political Science professor that I have had at Stony Brook. He is very clear in lectures and encourages discussions. We had 2 papers but they were not bad. The tests had some writing to it but if you go to class and take good notes, then you will be fine. He is truly not just a great professor, but a great man.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL336
• 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:

Wonderful prof. He is what a good prof. should be like. If you are into learning while at classthen this is for you. Need to know how to write a few papers and pay attn in class bc all lectures are relevant for the exams. In my opinion he belongs at a high level school than stony brook quite frankly.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• 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:

He is a wonderful professor. He really loves participation in class, and wants to hear from everyone. He only asks that you support your opinion with facts from the books or just basic knowledge. He loves his material which comes across in every lecture he teaches. His papers are graded fairly, and are on interesting topics. He is just wonderful.:)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad Professor. However I believe he tends to favor some students over others. Not charismatic to say the least and a bit dry, in his teaching approach. A bit Dull. Not a great lecturer. Take his class and you will see for yourselves.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the finest professors on the Stony Brook Campus. He's a brilliant man who knows his material and is always willing to help students. Never arrogant, always in a great mood. I'd recommend any of his classes. I've taken several of them and enjoyed every one, you will too!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• 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:

Prof. Norpoth is very fair. There are no tricks or surprises. The lectures are very interesting and he varies things up with movie clips, graphs, debates, etc. If you pay attention (and go to the review session) there is no reason not to get an A. I wish all the professors were like him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL336
• 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:

Love this guy! He is the best professor I've had at Stony Brook! He really encourages you to think, and he is all about debates/discussions. Notes aren't too necessary in his class, pay attention and read the assigned books. He's very funny, intelligent, and not too tough of a grader. Prove that you read, and support ur opinion and you'll do fine!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is lovely! He is so well-versed in all things political, but never comes across as arrogant. He always listens to and encourages comments from the class. There are extra credit opportunities and papers that are based on readings on Blackboard.Make sure you read! He is fabulous and you will want to sign up for more classes with him, I guarantee!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Norpoth is truly one of the great professors at Stony Brook. It's evident how much he cares about students when he goes out of his way to ensure they have all the help they need. Exams are easy, and papers are not too tough. His lectures are interesting, and always evoke very critical and intellectual thinking. Highly recommended.