Jerold Duquette - Central Connecticut State University

Professor: Jerold Duquette

Department: Political Science

College: Central Connecticut State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fun class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, sometimes lets his own political views out while talking but I didn't care much. Has recorded lectures on black board so classes can be used for discussion. Has questionnaires related to each chapter the day you start it so at the LEAST watch OR read beforehand. They aren't huge grades but still matter. Exams are straightforward.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• 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:

The professor is NOT bias, he is very democratic and tries to get students to only see the democratic side, so he puts down republicans and only talks about the things he likes from his political party. He will NOT stop talking. He does a flipped classroom which is horrible and he's not bad with grading, he'll give u as many points as he can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives a TON of extra credit, you can earn up to 25 points onto your final grade (a C would become an A) if you do everything and get all of the points. Only 4 exams and then the final, two are take home essays and two are in class multiple choice. Drops the lowest and the final can be dropped.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PS260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I've ever taken in my entire life 0/10 would definitely not recommend. The lecture goes on forever and he has such a monotone voice that makes you want to sleep. Very strict on grading and questions are always open to interpretation. He doesn't really tell you what he looks for in an answer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PS260
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a tough grader but has high expectations. Duquette is awesome. You will learn. Four 800-word essays for this class, a couple of BlueBook and a couple of take-home. Drops the lowest grade. The textbook is not easy to read but take notes and/or discuss the materials with him before or after class - he is very helpful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely would not recommend this class if you are not majoring In some sort of political science major. Be ready to write and he is an insanely hard grader. Also, be ready to listen to him talk for 2 1/2 hours. He may say that it will be a discussion but it truly isn't and he just talks for hours on the most useless things ever.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get ready to read! Must have a knack for politics if you want to at least get a B-!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• 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 him for PS 110 and I was ready for the worst but he turned out to not be that bad. He talks a lot but so do all professors but also you have to be able to read all the assigned reading from the textbook and sometimes online reading. Your grade is based off of three exams and a final. Also he drops your worst test score.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PS335
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely not the easiest teacher in the world. He assigns a lot of material to read and you are graded entirely on 1000-1500 word essays as well as participation. Still he drops the worst of the the 4 so you can potentially not have to take the final if you're grade is good enough.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is the opposite of an easy A. You need to work very hard for your grade. going to his office hours are very helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He didn't give any classwork, homework, quizzes, nor projects just 3 exam without any extra credit.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS STAY AWAY IF YOU HATE READING AND A PROFESSOR WHO TEACHES FROM A BOOK

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you enjoy reading, you will do well in Duquette's class. Even if you don't like politics, you will enjoy the lectures. One of the brighter minds at CCSU. Funny to boot. No need to memorize anything as one post suggests, just do the readings. Go to class, take notes, ask for assistance. Office hours will prove helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing! Tough grader. Though attendance is not mandatory, show up every class & you'll get some breaks. Drops 3 lowest quiz grades, 1 lowest test grade. Quizzes are vital & very difficult, read & memorize or you wont pass them. Show up to his office hours, you still might fail but it helps a whole lot. Only take this class if this is your major.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have a quiz every Tuesday on the chapter and this class pretty much relies on the student teaching themselves. There is no extra credit, and no make up quizzes or exams. His exams are very difficult and he is a very tough grader on them. But, he is very funny and very passionate about political science.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PS260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Duquette is a solid professor, never required attendance but had quizzes that were worth too much of the final grade to skip. If you read the book, you'll do well. He has a great sense of humor and is genuinely interested in imparting knowledge even if he comes off as a bit jerk sometimes

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• 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:

If you are a good essay writer & can remember them for the exam then this could be ok for you. Its a time consuming class for sure with a quiz every week on the readings. I suggest using the question bank & also taking notes in class to help with the tests. He knows his stuff & is a great professor just a class I struggled w/ & overcame in the end.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's not that bad but it is a tough class. For the quizzes do go on blackboard and look at those questions because THEY WILL up on the quiz and final. For the exams, outline the chapters in advance so you don't stress out. Pay attention to his lectures (even if they don't seem relevant) they give a taste on what he wants on his exams. Ask questions