Marlene Benjamin - Stonehill College, North Easton, MA

Professor: Marlene Benjamin

Department: Political Science

College: Stonehill College, North Easton, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took every class Molly offered and worked harder than on any other class- theory and independent study pushed me to be independent analytical thinker. Wish is had her in law school- can't say enough as a mentor, teacher and more- you're in college to learn not coast!

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Where is Molly? Doesn't seem to be at Stonehill anymore? The most inspiring professor I have EVER had. She demands excellence. You will read, write, and think with more attention to detail than you ever thought possible.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POJ171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU CAN TAKE IT PASS/FAIL. Corriculum is rediculous, unrealistic and every bit as bad as everyone says it is. Confusing teacher with unclear expectations. She will penalize you for being absent even if you are hospitalized.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had her for POJ and dirty hands. She's fair in that she doesn't pick favorites because her grading system is blind review... but still her classes are B- city. She will bring your GPA down but at least she and the class discussions are interesting. Also she has a tough exterior but she really is the sweetest lady.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is definitely not as bad as everyone says she is. She expects a lot from you, but if you do the reading and take good notes, then the writing is not difficult. You have to adjust to the style of her assignments and the word counts but it truly improves your writing. She is great at breaking down the really complex readings/concepts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not as scary as everyone says but it is certainly as tough as everyone says. Class is actually interesting as long as you know what is going on. Resulted in my worst grade to date at Stonehill but I knew that was going to happen going in. If you have to take her just suck it up, if you do not have to take her I would not recommend it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She's definitely not as hard as people say she is...she can never articulate why you received a certain grade either. She is great when breaking down advanced concepts in class, but her comments on papers are useless...still an interesting person though but very ocd

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's very analytical and picky, but I've learned a lot and I'm a better writer after this class. Her assignments are sometimes unclear and you can never read her comments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing teacher! She really breaks down the concepts of the material for you to understand. The grades you'll receive however are a pain in the butt, though. But she really does like you. Really!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POJ
• 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:

While Benjamin is intimidating at first and the reading seems lengthy, it is easy to see that you learn a lot throughout the semester. She's a tough grader (grammar counts) and class participation is a must (it's around a conference table). Be prepared for class and her paragraph assignments shouldn't be too hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took her 3X(record?)She was VERY hard,but I learned a ton about poli sci & self discipline.I'll never forget when she threw the whole class out because none of us had done our reading.Proud of myself for making it through. Proud of her for expecting so much of me.She's a rite of passage for Stonehill poli sci.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

terrible person, avoid at all costs

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very intimidating...she's there to help, but you leave feeling even more discouraged than when you went in.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

extremely opinionated and full of attitude

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

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Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

she hates you already

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POJ
• 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:

During the class, it was the hardest one I had ever taken, and to this day, the hardest one I have ever taken. But it helped me more than I can even say, in every other class. A challange but DEFINATELY worth it. Good 'ol Molly is loopy but amazing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible class. Complete waste of time. No one in it called her "Molly" either. (Men, Women and Justice)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

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