Professor: William Miles
Department: Political Science
College: Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: POLS3487
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Avoid this professor if you can. He's so incredibly scattered and disorganized in his teaching. The number of deliverables consist of many different small assignments that are tedious to keep track and on top of. Worst class ( although really interesting material) I've taken at Northeastern. Relatively easy grader.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: POLS2370
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Comparative Politics with him and I almost died because I did not learn a thing. This time I took Religion and Politics and I can say he is an amazing professor when it comes to this specific elective. You learn a lot, the textbooks are good, take notes and exams are fair.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: POLS1155
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A hard class with a great lecturer. Always very engaging at the very least. For a class that most POLS majors will have to take, a good professor. His recitation structure is excellent too. Don't be fooled though, he's a hard grader.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: POLS1155
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A lot of assignments to submit every week. Takes attendance and lectures are USELESS. you need to know pretty much EVERYTHING from the course to pass midtermsfinals with a good grade (this includes text booktext book exercises). He will provide clear outline of exam and what he will ask (but you still need to learn everything to answer)
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: POLS1150
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very, very tough grader.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: POLS3487
- 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: Mandatory
Comment:
Between him talking about things that had nothing to do with the topic of the day, Miles generally was unable to bring clarity to the variety of the subjects that were mean to be discussed. His study guides are hard to understand, and his midterms are ambiguous at best. DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: POLS1155
- 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:
Good Professor. Does give a lot of a work, might be a bit odd, but loves the subject and is always happy to help students who need it
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: POLS1155
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Miles is a terrible professor. There's too many silly assignments that are worth 2% of your grade so it just keeps going down if you miss them. He takes attendance, but never covers the material in class, just tells pointless and boring stories. He is always right, don't even try to say otherwise. The midterm is a joke. DO NOT TAKE HIM.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: POLS1155
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Miles is a terrible professor. There's too many stupid assignments that are worth 2% of your grade so it just keeps going down if you miss them. He takes attendance, but never covers the material in class, just tells pointless and boring stories. He is always right, don't even try to say otherwise. The midterm is a joke. DO NOT TAKE HIM.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: POLS1155
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Tends to be very America-minded, which is okay except that that's not the way to run a Comparative Politics class. He touches on the core material for 10/65 minutes you spend in class. Doesn't go into enough detail about the actual material; the midterm MC questions will be a total shocker.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: POLS1155
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Even though he looks absolutely insane for the first couple of weeks, he is a GREAT professor! The classes ir totally focused on real world, not so much in theory, so they are extremely interesting. A lot of work, yes, but if you are interested in POLSC, you will love the class! Dont take it if you only need an easy class to fill a requirement.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: POLS3487
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Miles has plenty of (welcome) surprises in store for this class. Keeping up isn't difficult, as there are plenty of small reading assignments that are easy points. The African development project is different than anything in any other class at NU.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: POLU370
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really great class. Don't listen to the other reviews saying it's so much work. You don't necessarily have to do all the reading and each class you have to hand in a 300 word paper. Hardest part is keeping that short. Multiple choice "progress evaluations" were scaled. I absolutely enjoyed this class and it was certainly easy enough.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: POLU370
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is a TON of work. The topic is great and the class conversation is amazing, but be prepared. There is a ton of reading and a lot of HW. I would deff recomend taking this class!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: POL160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Miles is an exceedingly poor teacher. All questions from midterm and final were copy&pasted from a website, and he *encouraged* the class to go there and read the questions. How the hell does someone learn by just memorizing specific questions and their answers? His lectures are useless and never pertain to grade work. Learn how to run a classroom
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: POLG325
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: POLU370
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Didn't like this professor. Topic was interesting but Professor Miles made it unbearable and frustrating.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PDN487
- 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:
great class & prof. 1 of the best poly sci classes offered. alot of written work so if u cant keep up youll sink, also follow syllabus word for word. be on time! or dont bother coming he'll tell u so..just try your best & hell grade according to that, not only scores..again a very engaging class & wonderful prof. youll learn so much
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: POLU487
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easily the most engaging and knowledgeable professor at NU. I've had him for Rel+Pol and PDN and both are excellent courses which he only enhances with his hands on experiences. Take his classes if you can!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: POL350
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HIGHLY RECOMMEND...Had him for Rel+Pol -- truly genuine guy...really cares about the topic and wants you to learn...GREAT class and an even better professor! Work load was not bad and grading was fair...gives you MANY chances with extra credit assignments.... documentaries watched in class are outdated but he ties it in - take this class!
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