Roy Slater - St. Petersburg College (all campuses), St. Petersburg, FL

Professor: Roy Slater

Department: Political Science

College: St. Petersburg College (all campuses), St. Petersburg, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMGOV2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Mr. Slaters online government in fall. Lot of writing assignments. Big research paper and chapter writing assignments and discussion post assignments. there are some short quizzes and two test. He responds quick to email and gives good information and feedback. Would recommend but dont fall behind on assignments as there is alot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. Great class. This class is very informative on constitution history and government. He talks about current events.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was by far the most difficult professor Ive had. He grades papers harshly, his tests are long and he gives little review and study tools. He gives you probably 30 questions to study for an 80 question test. Asks more about locations of rights in the constitution rather than what they actually mean. Would definitely never ever take him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First I'll start off by giving professor Slater credit for being very knowledgeable in the subject. The break down is tests are too lengthy and multiple choice answers are too closely related(unless you really know the material). Aside from those two complaints, the class isn't terrible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AMER2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Slater is a tough professor, not going to lie, but you will be extremely educated on the subject if you put forth the work. He is very strict with grading and you MUST study/put quite a bit of effort into his class. Papers must be perfect, make sure they go to a writing tutor. Textbook is important without it you will fail his tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is a reason this class was your last choice for a Gov class. Seams very nice and smart at the beginning but quickly shows you that he has no sympathy and grades life we are all trying to be doctors. I've written lots of essays before but being handed mine back and being told to re-write it on a new topic was a tough pill to swallow. DONT TAKE

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMER2041
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Where do I start this teacher is the toughest grader. The highest score that he seems to give it 50%, you will not pass this class. He will grade your part 1 project and give your terrible feedback, saying you don't know this topic and this is wrong. you need to be teaching us not putting us down. Don't make this mistake and take this teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Tough but fair. Government was not my favorite subject but I now have a little appreciation for government thanks to Prof Slater. Some in my class complained about him but I saw that if you do the work- read the book and try to understand and ask questions in class that can help with learning am gov.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The first thing I will say is prof slater does not present american government in a biased way. I still do not know his political ideals. He is very challenging in class but willing to help if you go to his office. Reading and studying is a must. Study the chapter questions because they will help you pass test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POS2014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Slater Am government was a good class though it is not entry level. Will have to devote time to preparing. Test are very detailed but doable if study. He is strict with assignments.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! If you aren't good at government you will fail! Very hard, and a very hard essay grader! Very nice very intelligent but you won't pass so don't waste your money!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

All I have to say is this: he shamed all of the students for going and talking to the academic chair about his poor performance, and punished us for it. Just keep that in mind if you are seriously planning on taking him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I've ever taken. Couldn't care less about his students; practices favoritism, treats you like an idiot when you don't know the answers, takes forever to grade papers--which are impossible to get a decent grade on, by the way. Extremely poor lectures, shouldn't even be licensed to teach. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POS2014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is alot of lecture and some videos. About 13 chapters covered in book. Four major test and some chapter quizzes. Review the chapters because he ask class questions and expect you know information. It is an interesting class and Slater is interesting but it is not easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is quite knowledgeable about his subject matter, but throughout his classes, he rambles about off-topic items, and also talks about how useful certain websites are for the class, but he forgets to mention that everything he speaks about during his lectures - WILL NOT BE ON THE EXAMS. READ THE TEXTBOOK - FORGET WHAT HE SAYS IN CLASS.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think he is very knowledgeable about the subject BUT he was very rude, misguiding, and a lousy lecturer. Tests made no sense to what he was teaching. Waited over a month to grade our first writing assignment and it was less than a week before the second was due. Some he didnt even grade for minimal issues that couldve been changed on the spot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POS2014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Slater is tough grader. Four test and two papers and some pop quizzes. A lot of history and government information is covered. Read the textbook and you should do okay. He can be critical of classwork.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Those that complain dont want to work for grade. He is not easy but you can pass if you do the work. He gives study questions for every chapter. I got a B in this class and look to take other classes from Prof. Slater. Some of my classmates were not ready for his level of challenge. Make sure that you are up for challenge class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's really knowledgeable, but he seems to forget that not everyone knows about government as much as he does. The material on the tests are not always covered in class, and you probably won't know your grade until the end of the semester.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are searching for an American Government class and professor Slater is the last one left, there is a reason why. Do not take his class. You will pass if you dedicate your life to it, otherwise you will fail. Essays are graded very hard. You have a chance at extra credit that will help, but it wont be enough to pass you. DO NOT waste $300.