Johannes A. Masare - Skyline College, San Bruno, CA

Professor: Johannes A. Masare

Department: Political Science

College: Skyline College, San Bruno, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLSC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Masare is the easiest professor I have ever had so far. He cares about his students and makes all the question la very lax so no one fails his class. You can call call him the Tanzanian cowboy(you will know why). Other than that, he grades you only based on 4 exams and he gives 5 extra credits on every exams if you attend his class always

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLSC200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

honestly, this guy is super easy. your grade is based on four exams. its heavily based on the textbook so make sure you read that. i passed the class with an A- and almost never showed up to class. good teacher, easy class, hes just really boring. his accent is very thick too which can make him hard to understand. trust bruh

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLSC200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Pass, come to class, you will pass, read the text book, its really straight forward, tells great stories.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLSC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Masarae is a very caring professor. He grades you based off of four total exams. The class is rather easy, but he is very difficult to understand. Most of his lectures are just him talking about who knows what.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLSC200
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved that guy who speaks gibberish while he is telling his stories during class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLCS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Masare is by far the best teacher I've had at skyline. He is very understanding. He gives no homework and 4 exams with study guides. Study the study guides and you'll pass the exams. 3-4 essay questions that are on the study guide and multiple choice as well. Show up to class and you'll have an A. His accent is adorable, great professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLSC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Masare's class was not awful! His class wasn't meant to be difficult, but he also cares about his students a lot. His rating for the quality should've been around 4.0 or over. He gave specific examples for his students with a study guide. It's easy to pay attention as he lectures very well as long you get an A for this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLSC301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His accent is very thick so its hard to understand him. Their is no homework all you are graded on are 4 tests-not cumulative and he gives you a study guide every exam that you just memorize and work on and you'll get an easy A for sure. If your looking for an easy PLSC class then this is the class for you!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLSC115
• 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:

monotone voice. hard to hear even in front. Would take again. Well respected. Humble roots. Kind. Very Caring. Tanzanian Cowboy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLSC200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Masare is frankly an okay professor. He lectures basically the entire class and many times it is an extremely dull lecture. He is very test and quiz heavy when calculating your grade, but his test and quizzes do come directly from the book. Professor Masare is a very caring man for his students, but overall not the greatest professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLSC301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Masare is truly cares about his students! His lectures can get a little boring but he takes you attendance into consideration when it comes to grades. He speaks a lot about the importance of education, succeeding and individualism. Some of his lectures were really inspiring and helpful. I highly recommend going to office hours!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLCS210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very lecture heavy. People may think it's boring but he's so hilarious if you actually listen. He always shares life lessons and has a really great mindset. Sit close cuz he has an accent/ soft voice. Come to class and participate because if you don't do well on tests he'll be more understanding since he doesn't give any hw. Study guide is MUST

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLSC301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

DR. Masare has a strong accent that makes it hard to understand him but he tells you exactly which things are important in the book and they will be in the Midterm/Final. 3 Midterms split in 2 class session 1.30 Multiple-choice questions and 2.4 Essay questions. 10 extra points on Midterm/Final for 100% attendance. See him if struggle, very helpful

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLCS210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his class last fall, Amazing teacher! Very kind and helpful, if your falling behind, GO TALK TO HIM! He will help you. One of the top 5 teachers I've had, very intelligent.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLSC301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had. Difficult to understand, rambles about irrelevant personal views at every chance he can and rarely talks about what will be on the test. You would understand the material just as well if you just read the book and never attended class. I honestly don't know how this man is teaching college. Not a hard class, but BORING

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLSC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Masare demonstrates exemplary dedication to his job. Yes, the other student is right about him talking about other things but if you will focus to what he is teaching, the students will receive so much more than just knowing the subject. He want his beloved students to succeed, he gives so much inspiration and encouragement. Best Prof Ever!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLSC210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So boring. So dreadfully boring. If you gotta take this class, be sure to sit in the very front center otherwise you won't be hearing a word. I normally zone out and take notes from the book and the tests are easy enough that thats all you need to get an A in the class. Even as a political science major, i found this professor to be unbearable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLSC210
• 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:

Dr. Masare's class is very straightforward: memorize the study guides and never miss a class. He is a very kind professor who means well, but his lectures are boring. He gives 10 extra points on each exam for his accent and an additional 5 extra points for having perfect attendance. Only 4 exams total the semester. No homework.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLSC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is confusing me sometimes, and those short essay questions are difficult for bad memory people. This class requires remembering details in the text book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Masare preached more than he teached. For example, in the two hour class we had together- he spent one hour talking about astrology and why we have four seasons (not sure what this has to do with pol-sci, but okay). It's a really easy A though-just read in depth the paragraphs he puts in the study guide. He also gives extra points on tests.