Steven Hoffmann - Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Professor: Steven Hoffmann

Department: Political Science

College: Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GO103
• 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:

He is incredibly knowledgeable. While the lectures can be "boring" as others have put it, if you pay attention they're very interesting. He engages with the students if asked questions, but definitely prefers lecturing. I recommend him-he's not a hard grader but that's because he teaches to those who want to learn.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GOV225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hoffmann has to be the most knowledgeable professor about military history in the country, he guest lectures at many military universities. His class is very interesting and engaging, I strongly recommend this professor and this class to anyone

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GO239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dull, dry, and boring lectures. Sucks all the life and interest out of the subject. Tells lame jokes to boot. Avoid him if you can.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SSP100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good guy that cares about his subject a lot. If you ever have any problems with the class, he'll help you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A prime example of when tenure goes bad. Appaerntly at one time he was good.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great guy, great professor. Very helpful and nice, kind of quirky but fun in class. Clearly enjoys what he does, he's been doing it for 30+ years. Incredibly knowledgeable about his field.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GO239GO319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Just going to his class convinced me to be a government minor. I try to take all of his classes, even if the subject doesn't appeal 100% to me. Honestly, I'd like to major in Hoffmann.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The greatest professor I have ever had. I am still using what he taught me today. He will open your mind and expand your thinking to a critical level that was previously unattained. With his classes, you get out what you put in. If you come in with a lackadaisical attitude, he won't waste his time with you. If you come in ready to be challenged and to truly learn, he'll be an invaluable mentor-like resource.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GO103225319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

cool guy, very much into what hes teaching, i learned a whole lot from him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ALL
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took every course he taught and had him as my advisor and he still couldn't remember my name. That said, you learn a LOT, can get away with murder, and the workload is very reasonable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A GREAT PROF. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ON HIS SUBJECT.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GO225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

easy. really really really easy. worth taking if you don't mind him forgetting your name and showing you the same part of the same video over and over again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GO2XX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't overload you with busy work. Good guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

incredibly easy, and very intelligent though extremely, how do i put it...aloof. in fact, he's the most aloof man you'll ever meet. he's still a good guy and a good professor if you put energy into the class

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His class is worth taking if only to hear an old man who looks like a hobbit use the phrase from sperm to worm over and over throughout the semester. otherwise...eh...

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Any reasonably informed student could have skipped every day of his intro class and still gotten an A--except for his pesky attendance policy :) He should have a little more faith in our intellectual drive and abilities.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Interesting, Informative, REC