Steven Sandweiss - Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA

Professor: Steven Sandweiss

Department: Political Science

College: Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the online class so there were a good amount of essays and weekly discussion posts. There were also 2 chapter quizzes each week. Seems tough from syllabus statements on late work, but I was able to get short extensions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, this was not a rigorous class than I expected. I was scared to take this class because of this website but it was not bad at all. If you know the very basic of American government from your poli sci 101, you will do fine in 202. If you have a friend who needs poli sci credit, then take it with them, it will make your life so much easier

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I went in to this class being really scared because of other reviews on rate my professor but the class really was not too bad. There are a lot of readings but you can filter through to find what you need to read. His lectures are actually fairly interesting but his assignments are really boring and tests take a lot of time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading and long lectures/class discussions. grades kind of easily. Answers questions and is straight to the point. overall a nice teacher. DO NOT WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE TO WATCH THE WEEKLY MOVIE AND WRITE THE RESPONSE PAPER!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really hard. I never missed a day of class and i put my time in doing the homework and still only managed to come out with an A-, which messed up my 4.0. If you have the option to not take him, do not take him. Long lectures will make you want to fall asleep in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLSC203
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is the epitomey of hatred and pain. All is suffering when you enter Sandweiss's classroom. Tests are very subjective and hard to answer, his lectures are boring and open-ended, and his projects are cancer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think he should spend more time on this course than he already does. His assignments are very general which leads to very unspecific answers and bad grades. He answers questions somewhat reasonably, but get used to begging for mercy. The size of the class was cut in half after the first week of school.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLYSCI202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seriously dry lectures and material and I love political science so... If you don't say exactly what he's thinking the answer is wrong and he makes people scared to speak in class. Very condescending and not enjoyable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really disconnected from students, there are so many quizzes and very many trick answers that are extremely close to being the right answer. No lecture only reading (2 LONG chapters a week). Research assignment is kind of tough.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sandweiss is a very nice man, but his educational standpoint is mediocre at best. Every day of this 50 minute class was a 50 minute lecture, with an occasional 50 minute video thrown in. Tests were spontaneous and plenty. Sandweiss seemed like one of the students with how lazy and behind he was. Didn't post things online promptly.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

honestly the worst professor ive ever had in my years of attending tcc. his online quizzes are so difficult & have nothing to do with the reading. he talks literally throughout the whole class and then says to read two chapters by the end of the week. dont believe him when he says the best way to contact him is by email. he never checks it. ever

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Quizs are extreamly hard, too much work and very useless material. Will never take classes with this instroctor again

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Weekly quizzes are extremely hard and all over the place. You are timed, but it is so hard to figure out the answers even if you read the chapter over and over and take notes. Midterm and Final are 3-4 essays, not tests. Very hard. He never emails back. Expectations unclear. Grades hard/Takes forever to grade. I do not recommend him. Avoid him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this course on line.I am a 4.0 student. It was very hard. The Tests and Quizes are all over the place. You can study all you want but he throws stuff in there that isn't on the study guide. I got an A but it was hard! If you have no other classes you will be fine. he never emails back,does not respond.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very engaging. He's super nice but I can see how if someone isn't into political science could find him boring and the course difficult. Very understanding and forgiving instructor. His exams are a bit challenging but he grades fair.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I love politics, but this class nearly killed me. I almost dropped it halfway through. The quizzes stressed me out to no end. Midterm and final were in timed essay format. I'm just thankful I managed a good final grade. I did learn a lot, but I wouldn't do it again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Most disorganized online class I have ever taken.He is rude & insulting,& does not respond to emails.Several times I doubled checked answers I got wrong on quizzes with the text only to find that they were right.Also class is writing intensive,but this is not stated in the schedule as it is supposed to be.I wouldn't recommend this prof. to anyone.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Will NEVER take a class with this man again. Does not return emails in a timely manner, if at all. You cannot have an opinion in this class. He needs a new job...that he likes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLSC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for polsci 202 and 203 hybrid online. His 203 (international relations) class was laidback, weekly quizes were easy and he his tests and essay very lenient. Theres a major presentation project that is worth a lot of points but if you have a good group you are in luck. Although, his 202 (American Government) class was hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS203
• 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:

I had him for both Politics & Film and International Relations. He's pretty laid back and I really enjoyed the discussion based lectures. It's way more interesting to incorporate multiple perspectives rather than a monologue from one person. Unfortunately, the discussions were typically dominated by the same people. He welcomes perspectives different from his own and offers thoughtful responses. If you're interested in government or politics, I would recommend him enthusiastically.