Jim Josefson - Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA

Professor: Jim Josefson

Department: Political Science

College: Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSCI401E
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Josefson is one of the best professors at BC. He is smart, tough, and helpful when you approach him one-on-one. Like others have noticed, he can be a smart alek at times, but underneath his rough demeanor he truly cares about his students. Although I completely agree with his progressive, neo-Marxist political philosophy, I recommend Dr. Jo.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PDP350
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. J is comical, but beware of his rants, swearing, and sarcasm! Had PDP 350 with him! In less you like to read pointless literature and write meaningless papers which are impossible to get A's on in less you visit him 8 times, look elsewhere!

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Josefson is an amazing professor and and great person as well. I agree with him on almost nothing politically, yet loved his classes and is very respectful personally. Without a doubt the best professor I have ever had!

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had him for transfer PDP. It was a pretty challenging class, as well as confusing and it was hard to tie everything together. Basically everyone in the class hated it. But he's probably better for political science.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PDP350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant professor. Might be the smartest at BC. Some of the most interesting lectures I have ever experienced. Very sarcastic, has a great, dry sense of humor. His class is about the only one I can remember actually enjoying the lectures. Excellent teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECONUA238
• 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:

AMAZING!<3

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSCI210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful lectures. Not many assignments other than papers, which you can write over and over again to get a higher grade. Mid-term takes alot of work, not sure about the final yet i take it this week.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSCI220
• 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:

You won't regret taking his class. Lectures are entertaining beyond belief. May be a bit harsh, but deep (deep) down he is nice and helpful. Will let you do assignments over and over again until you get an A. So anybody can do well in his classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PDP350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

An arrogant, condescending man. That's really all I can say. Avoid his class if you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A brilliant man. Literally one of the smartest men in the department, if not Bridgewater College. Be prepared to expand your mind to understand anything. Very helpful and VERY dry sense of humor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSCI210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have learned more from him this semester then any other teacher. He does not assign much work other then papers, and the mid-term and final require a lot of work. Great teacher though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• 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:

Very smart, explains things well. His papers are a lot of work, and you have to follow his guidelines very closely. Big ego, but very funny. He says whatever is on his mind,

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSCIMAJ
• 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:

You'll learn your material. Be prepared to filter a liberal bias and a Napolean complex. Not afraid to be offensive... take that as a plus or minus. Cocky.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSCI240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Josefson is AMAZING. Probably one of the best teachers that I've ever had.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSCI470
• 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:

Great teacher, hard and demanding, but you will learn alot. in my four years i have learned more from him than any other teacher, anyone who is a HIST of Poli Sci major i highly recommend him, just follow all the instructions he gives when you get a paper and you will be fine, and read, the reading he gives really do teach you alot

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSCI210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class was interesting but the classes dragged on and on. Very liberal thought Republican ideas were idiotic. Not a lot of work until it came to the papers. Midterm and Final require a LOT of work though. Not very organized in his lectures and could be on the verge of smart aleck.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL246
• 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:

had an awesome time in his class, tough but fair

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI
• 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:

an interesting, even fascinating guy; an okay scholar - but i am not sure in his genuine interest in students or college teaching. would be better at a research u, but, well... ;-)

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the most engaging and interesting professors here on campus. He actually TEACHES you, and refrains from just spitting out facts all day long. I've tried to take one of his classes as often as possible because I hope to learn as much as I can from him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CONSTLAW
• 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:

Awesome course with a great professor! While my politics ran directly counter to his, the debate was fantastic. Only those students scared to support their views are threatened by him.