Carl Livingston - Seattle Central College

Professor: Carl Livingston

Department: Political Science

College: Seattle Central College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good teacher. The way he explains the law and also makes it easier for you to understand is really nice. He's always cracking jokes, really kind professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very light class. As long as you do the assignments you should be fine, most of your learning will come from the textbook. Livingston is a very nice guy and likes to focus on current news that students like to engage in.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If i had been graded according to his actual grading scheme I would have failed. I got an A. Good teacher if you're in running start and need the credit, otherwise....

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Couldn't have said it any better after reading these other reviews - took Intro to Poli Sci because it was a weak point for me, I left this class more confused about politics than when I went in. Did not learn a thing. Very easy A though. He's confused and behind on what we're doing and when things are due CONSTANTLY. Nice guy, keeps the mood light

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Livingston is a really complex guy. A comedian at heart, you can tell that there's been a lot of pain in his life (which he brings up in class) that weighs on him. It makes him easily misunderstood; people say he's a bad teacher, but he really knows his stuff! He's just sensitive and could be better about balancing his teaching with his emotions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLIS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Unclear professor. Only likes to talk about himself. Only take if you want easy A, not if you want to learn anything.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Incredibly unclear about what is due, when and what he wants from you. Consistently two weeks behind in class schedule. Almost never actually teaches the content, then expects you to know it on a test. Gives you clues to a bunch of the questions the Friday before class and lets you correct. Attendance isn't graded and nothing is important in class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Makes the class a light environment, cracks a ridiculous amount of stupid jokes. Its pretty hard to learn from his tecahing style. He gives a lot of extra credit, so anyone can get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLYSC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want to learn anything, find another professor. If you dont care take this class. Show up, do the work you'll get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Livingston is a very caring and respected teacher. His class was easy and it was fairly informative, but I have to say that I couldnt handle his endless jokes and puns in the morning. However, Im glad I took his class, but Im also really glad Im finished with it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

you will have a trouble if you take his class. Awful -_-

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MINPOL170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a really understanding guy, gives flexible dates for assignments, papers, even exams. Knows what he's talking about though he does gets sidetracked often. He is also up to date with recent events and pop culture. Really interesting class though. He also wears pretty dope jordans and adidas.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI210
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If u want to learn dont take this class, its easy 4.0 but learn nothing.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLYSC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice teacher, who has patient and makes funny joke (sometime is not funny at all lol). I learned some basic policy from the class. It's quite ok, but the time is so early(8am). He almost late fo every single day, but he gives extra credit for apologize. * If you do work, you get good great!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a total bro and is real funny but he can be a bit scattered.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Let's just say I'm pretty sure he has tenure. He often shows up late or unlocks the door and leaves for 10 minutes. Although, he's incredibly hilarious and the time you do get in class proves to be very entertaining and informative. He's very fair and everything is pretty much done in the student's favor. He encourages group discussion.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hard to take him serious because all he does is crack jokes. Got mad at the class middle of the quarter b/c we weren't taking him seriously when he set himself up for it in the beginning. First week, all he did was make jokes and get behind on lectures. He even interrupts students to make a joke. Easy A though, just do the weekly essays.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a somewhat funny professor that is in tune with pop culture and contemporary issues affecting all demographic groups. However, he can be condescending and aloof when interacting with students (not learning any student's names over the quarter). He is very unorganized, and the syllabus inaccurate. Overall, it was maddening and disappointing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this guy. You can tell that he knows what he's talking about (even though he tends to go off on tangents sometimes). This class was especially useful during the 2016 election, and I learned so much from him. Take his classes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I got a good grade but learned nothing in this class. Couldn't take seriously. I would take a different teacher if I were to do it again.