Kenneth Manning - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Professor: Kenneth Manning

Department: Political Science

College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Funny/respected teacher strict on makeups and tardiness on test days. Had a bad experience due to early classes. Must watch the news and remember current events. Quizzes are confusing because of this. They watch you like a hawk during all quizzes and tests and he can be somewhat funny. I feel like this class is too much work for a 101 class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was hilarious, takes what can be a dry topic and makes it very interesting. I took this class to fill the 4B/C university studies requirement and I would recommend it. To get an A all you have to do is show up to 90% of the classes and read the book. Grade is based mostly on exams (4 I think) so just read the book and take good notes

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSC322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Manning is one of the most brilliant professors I've ever had - took him my last semester of college (graduated fall 17). Con Law was the most eye opening and interesting class I've ever taken at UMass. The tests were not difficult at all IF YOU STUDIED. You need to go to class and pay attention and write down all the notes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSC212
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Textbook is required, however you do not need it in order to pass the class. Definitely go to class , it's only once a week, you can do it ! Some movies are boring than others.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSC212
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Don't need the book to pass the course, we're too broke. Go waist you're money on food, which is always worth it. Show up to class, watch the movie and enjoy the class. And do the quizzes!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor and is very funny. A lot of material and does not have any extra credit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Manning is so passionate about the topic he's teaching and expect the same from his students! You must come to class prepared and be ready to participate!He makes the class entertaining because he's so engaged in conversations. He's always ready to help outside of class time so use his office hours to your advantage/

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• 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:

Manning is a stud, very happy as a CJS/PSC maj/min to take Manning's courses. I'm enrolled for my fifth lecture with him for Spring 2018. Take Manning, you won't regret it

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor you could take! He is so funny and engaging. He makes you want to work hard and do well in his class. He really cares about his students and his lectures are always interesting!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSC322323
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Manning is phenomenal! He has an incredible way of making the course material interesting when it has the potential to be excessively boring! I took several classes with him, and I never regretted it. He is a tough grader though, so make sure you put in the effort!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class should be a 300 level. It is a lot of material for a 101 course and he is a really tough grader. He's a cool and funny professor, however to do well in his course you have to work for it. The lectures are long and exam study guides from the TA are about 20 pages. I wasn't expecting this tough of a class for a 101 level, NOT an easy A

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really fun for an intro level class. He keeps things fresh and relevant so his lectures stay engaging. I'd definitely take him again for an intro level class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSC322
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this professor for two different classes and is by far the best professor yet. mock court was fun and he is a funny and knowledgeable professor

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• 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:

Take his class if you can. His classes were engaging and fun.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ready to learn and enjoy a class at the same time? This is the professor to take Political Science. Organized, prompt to his class, fear grader, hilarious, always willing to help the students. Humble and knowledgeable at the same time. Highly recommended.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• 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:

Your grade is made up of 4 (fill in) quizzes, 3 (MC) tests, and the final. Pros: he drops the lowest test and quiz grade and doesn't take attendance. Con: there's no graded work so if you suck at test-taking, do not take this class. He's pretty funny and likes to make lectures interesting. Im not a huge PSC fan but this class wasn't too bad.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSC212
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kenneth is a great guy and keeps things entertaining. Just show up to class, and watch the films. Movies are older, but aside from a couple, surprisingly good films that you probably haven't seen before. Quizzes are easy if you show up to class and use the slide shows. Actually enjoyed writing my own movie review as a final project.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really funny teacher and makes understanding politics pretty easy since he is so straight forward. Definitely would recommend taking his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSC212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He gave a shouout to his rate my professor page so how could I not. Take his Politics in Film class if you got to Umass D. Cool dude.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSC101
• 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:

PSC 101 class is very straightforward. Here are what you guys need to do to get an easy A. First, do the readings, and study hard for the quizzes and the exams. And, make yourself visible in class, asking many questions. Participation isn't mandatory but will be compensated at the end of semester; e.g. He will bump up your grade from B+ to A-