Professor: Terry Christensen
Department: Political Science
College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: POLS124
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Looking back, Dr. C was one of the very best instructors I had at SJSU. He wanted us to THINK and integrate. I delivered one final paper that he totally disagreed with, but because the research was solid and the stance well though out, I got the A
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: POLS124
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Turn in the glossary ASAP. The hardest part of the class are the quizzes every week. You really have to pay attention to the Discussion and write note on your own. Very Easy class, minimum effort needed to pass.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: POLS103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Christensen is just awesome! I took his local politics class as an undergrad poli sci major at SJSU and thoroughly enjoyed it. I consider him the "Dean of Local Politics" in the Silicon Valley. He expects alot from students, but you will learn a lot! The simulation was the best part of the class!! I highly recommend taking this class!!
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: POLS103
- 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'm a politcal science major and I find this class the most overwhelming of all the classes I've taken. Quizzes every class meeting and then he lectures in the exact same things we just been quized on. The simulation was rediculously long and didnt explain how we would be graded.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PS103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
TC, the man the legend, honestly NEVER had a better professor. You read, you learn and you do, that is his class. You have quizzes based on a book that is EASY to read, then you have a couple papers (1-2 pages) and finally the city simulation. It is 3 weeks of playing a GAME and you REALLY know what local politics is about! EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE TC!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: POLI103
- 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:
Prof. Christensen is one of the best teachers I've ever taken! He cares so much about what he teaches and his book is the first I actually enjoy reading. It's his book and it is very well written. Thanks Prof
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: POLS103
- 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:
Ok teacher. VERY hard so beware! I'm not into politics but I took this class. It seems that he favors those who are INTO the subject. Quiz every Tues or sometimes Thurs. He expects too much for a general politics class. We're NOT even all politics majors in the class!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: POLS103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome professor. His class was not particularly difficult. Weekly quizzes, no midterm, one final. Alot of emphasis on writing assignments. He's somewhat of a hard grader but not impossible. Do not skip out on the simulation. Put in an honest effort and a A/B is well within your reach. He's a legend, so take him if you can. Good times in here.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: POLSC101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
OK, so I took his classes in 1974 and 75. He is still the same guy and still a great teacher.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: POLS103
- 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:
Christensen is a very knowledgable guy. Even the city staff and council recognize and respect this guy as an expert in city politics. His class is HARD though. Be sure to read the book cover to cover, and more than once.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: POLS181
- 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:
Professor Christensen is a very informative with the political process. His background and experience in politics is great in helping the student understand "real world" politics. I highly reccommend him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: POLS100W
- 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:
One of the nicest professors I have had. It was good that he is anal with grading because it was a writing class. Best to learn from mistakes. Plus he has a rewrite policy for bad grades, and as long as you do all the assignments you will definitely pass with a good grade.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: POLS100W103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Anyone who says anything bad about Professor Christensen was just too lazy to put in effort. He is absolutely the most rewarding teacher if you do as he asks. You would be hard pressed to find anyone as fair and professional as him. He's written many books and has been to the moon and back in politics.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: POLS103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For a subject that wouldn' seem to garner much interest this was by far one of my most favorite classes at SJSU. Just do the readings and go to class and you will do well in this class without a doubt!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: POLS
- 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 professor and very helpful.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: 2003
- 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:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: LOCALPOLITICS
- 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:
He is a cool teacher and he is totaly into it so it works out well. If you wana learn a lot of cool stuff this is ur man!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: POLS100W
- 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:
Dr. Christensen is a great professor and a good guy. He is very approachable and helpful. Take one of his classes.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: POLS100W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
TC is an extremely intelligent and great professor. His writing class had a lot of work that really helped shaped my writing and his grading methods are fair. However, he does demand a lot from his students, but as long as you do the work, you're ok.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: POLS103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
That little smirk when he corrects people drives me nuts. Good teacher though.
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