Jack Gambino - Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA

Professor: Jack Gambino

Department: Political Science

College: Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSC263
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful guy. Really know his stuff -- I've always found his office hours were a great time to learn even more content. Plus he's funny. In terms of class, can get a bit boring because he lectures from the ppt. If you can keep focused, you'll learn a lot but don't expect a seminar class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

BEYOND AWFUL! Hands Down the worst clas I've taken at Muhlenberg. Doesn't give good notes and expects a novel on the mideterm and final exams. Avoid taking if you can

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSC201
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

He is TERRIBLE! He makes his own political comments in class and I could teach myself straight from the powerpoint except he uses such big words it might as well be Chinese! Don't be fooled when he gives you the test questions ahead of time, you're not getting higher than a C!!! His lectures are so boring,you might as well just kick back and relax!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is boring! Worst class I have taken at muhlenberg and with one of the most stuck up professors as well! avoid taking if you can

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His papers are difficult but his tests aren't so bad because he gives the questions ahead of time. He's always willing to help and is overall a great guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSC248
• 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:

Nice guy and a good teacher. His papers are hard to do, but in terms of quizzes and tests they are easier. Just do the readings, print out the powerpoint notes beforehand so you can get what he SAYS. Quizes are short and revolve around the notes and certain matching quotes. tests are essays questions that he gives you beforehand

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSCANY
• 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:

What a great guy! I always love talking to Dr. Gambino. He never fails to greet his students with a warm smile and always seems willing to take time from his busy day to help out. Extremely caring! WARNING: Do not underestimate this man. He is tough! I would recommend his classes to anyone, but you must be serious about doing quality work.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome. He definitely talks a lot and assigns plenty of papers. But you learn so much. By the end of the semester, you want to take another course with him. He is the man. As long as you put in the time, you'll be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Really interested in engaging students into current events

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MODERNWESTERN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

hard

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

did a dana mentorship with him on Machiavelli. i really enjoyed working with him. he's very insightful and easy to talk to. that makes a great difference. liked him a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Intersting Class, Lectures somewhat boring, Not hard at all. Good Prof. and class overall.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

extremely boring. not interested in knowing his students individually.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSC104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Contrary to the REST of these, I thought he was great! I learned a hella lot in his class. He's incredibly smart and I think he's a great prof.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Knows his stuff, but isn't open to conflicting thoughts from students. The only way I could stay awake was by putting in my two cents every now and then. So many papers, and reduntant topics.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FYS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Soooo boring, i fell asleep like everyday, he knows alot but talks way too much, he assigns alot of papers

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I was not particularly fond of political science and it is true...the first grade you get and that's ALL you get for the rest of the year. He sucks...

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Waits till the second half of the semester to start assigning papers with ridiculously ambiguous paper assignments. BORING. Stay AWAY or bring coffee, a pillow and several writing center tutors...

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but SO boring!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not an easy grader - take Slane instead for a poli sci class