Richard Levy - Salem State University

Professor: Richard Levy

Department: Political Science

College: Salem State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL378
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class is like watching paint dry. Nice Fellow, but if you want to sit in a class that feels like you sitting in a classroom representing limbo then be my guest. Lastly, for an elective, I had to do more work for his class then what I do for a single course in my major.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had the pleasure of being in Professor Levy's Asian Politics and Governance class about 20+ years ago at Salem State. I found the class to be extremely well organized and very informative. Professor Levy gives tremendously interesting lectures and is very approachable if you have questions on tbe material. Tough class but definitely worth it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL359
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took numerous courses with Professor Levy during my years at Salem State. He is one of the most fair and approachable professors I have ever had. He legitimately cares about his students and their progress, if they put in a good faith effort in their studies. I whole heartedly believe he prepared me for more than just life after undergrad.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL01
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is like watching paint dry. Everyone drifts off and get lost within the first few minutes. I highly suggest looking for another teacher. He's a nice guy but most boring professor I've ever had. Not to mention he doesn't give notes and just writes random non helpful words on the board. Once it's time for the papers and final good luck.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He sprung a group project, worth 5 points on our total grade, on us the week that it was due. The classes are extremely boring and the books are very necessary for the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL520
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rich has always been one of the most involved professors of my career and usually has some insight to help you. He doesn't sugar coat anything, which is always quite welcome. If you put in the work and are not the worst at putting your brain on the paper, you will do well. But it's quite a bit of work.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Levy is the man! He assigns a ton of reading and lots of writing but is really funny and nice. He's also very fair in his grading

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Suppose to be a 101 but did not feel like it at all. Debates in groups for certain topics, debate papers were difficult, attendance is mandatory sometimes. He sometimes taught like everyone knew the basics of political science. MidtermFinal is a take home and it was extremely long and hard. Read, go to class, take notes, partipcatr & you'll pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He treated this class as if I had taken political science a million times before. Not an easy class AT ALL and it was a 101. Not happy. Assignments an debates were VERY difficult.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• 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:

He is an awesome professor, he does make you think and his exams are not easy. But if you do the weekly assigments and show up to class and participate, you'll be fine. He is the best and is passionate about the material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy! Very passionate about political science and makes us think. Lots of discussion too.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL359
• 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:

Best teacher I've ever had. Helpful clear, fair - great discussion very engaging. Never miss a class if I can help it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL379
• 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:

He needs to teach more classes he is honestly the best professor i ever had. This class was not easy but the work load was worth it. I learned soo much because of the reading he assigned. Overall, great professor hands down and an amazing class experience. My knowledge of politics has gained SOP much.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• 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 have taken Levy twice and I just love hearing him speak! He always has something interesting to ask, forcing students to think independently on the subject matter. Class is incredible; consists of class discussion and that's it. Best professor I have ever had the pleasure of learning from.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL378
• 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:

Levy is one of the best professors in the political science dep. please if you have any chance, take his class, you won?t regret. I admire and highly respect Levy!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL359
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Levy is an amazing person! He is highly intelligent and knows his stuff very well. His teaching method is very unique, challenging and yet very interesting. All of his assignments and exams are very productive. Very nice and approachable professor and wants all his students to succeed. I would highly recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL359
• 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:

Awesome teacher, great class.... POL359 is called "Terrorism and Homeland Security", but don't expect to learn anti-terrorist tactics or anything like that. The class is about the meaning of the term terrorism and how it is used by governments as well as terrorist groups. He's not an extremist, just shows you both sides, that's all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rich Levy is an outstanding professor. The work is challenging and the exams are hard but you don't walk out of his class feeling cheated. I took two of his classes (Vietnam and Chinese Gov't) and would take anything the guy teaches. He encourages differing opinions and never discourages anyone's political beliefs.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CONSERVATISM
• 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 class, weekly assignments about the reading. midterm and final both takehome and a paper assignment. great professor and person in general. though liberal he makes claims to hide his biased and more than welcomes anyone into his classroom that is conservative.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL355
• 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:

He gives out a lot of work, but it's never pointless and it always helps you learn about the actual material. Yeah, he's very liberal, but so are most associated with colleges. If it bothers you, lighten up.