Mario Carranza - Texas A&M University at Kingsville

Professor: Mario Carranza

Department: Political Science

College: Texas A&M University at Kingsville

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS2340
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is super picky and his lectures are difficult to understand.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL2301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So, I regret this course with this professor. I found it difficult to understand him with his thick accent. It is required for you to read the reading he assigns you and he goes strictly by the syllabus. Tests are over a lot of material. If you don't read you will not pass the class. His method of teaching is old school.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS4317
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He made us buy a book that wasn't relevant or useful during the course. He requires 3 textbooks in total. He gives an average of four readings per class plus a lecture outline and review questions. He does excessive amount of group work. It's tough to understand him with his thick accent. Would not recommend this Professor. Recommend Price Rosebum

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL2301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM, MAKES IT WAY TOO DIFFICULT

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS2301
• 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:

This class is very hard, if you don't read you will not pass and even if you read they class is still hard. The class is suppose to be US government but he focuses on the current government. He doesn't go into a lot of detail in his lectures and he is very hard to follow.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS2301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Carranza is a nice professor, however his lectures are short and confusing . Reading is a must in his class as well as group work . He offers a lot of extra credit, but if you do bad in his exams you'll fail for sure.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS2301
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carranza is hard to understand and follow. He often goes past his time limit and will make you late for your next class. His lectures are long, boring and all over the place making you confused all the time. Would not recommend but he sometimes makes jokes which is cool.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS4342
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carranza is a great professor he is always trying to help you pass. But you must go to class because group work is key to passing the class. Also he has knowledge about Latin america and has an interesting idea about politics overall.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The guy is good but class participation is a must with him, group work every day and you must read the book in order to pass the class. his course is repetitive so if you know someone who took him in the past then try to get the past test from them because he doesnt change much on them. Overall a cool guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Group work everyday, reports should contain a lot of quotes. A lot of reading, but oh well college demands it. Extra credit points if you simply answer questions. Tells you what chapters to study for tests. Over all B to A grade can be achieved.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS2301007
• 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:

This class has been very difficult for many reasons. He is difficult to understand, class is super fast paced, his lectures are very unorganized and unclear, he expects a lot,there is group work EVERY class. I would not recommend him to someone who is not very versed in political science. I am hoping to get an A, but doubtful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, easy and not strict. Just show up, participate in discussions and really read everything he gives you. If you do that your set for a high B or an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class.... alot of easy group work. Easy A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS2302
• 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:

difficult course as I am not a poli sci major and his accent is sometimes hard to follow. However when I had trouble in the course he gave extra credit and dropped one of my poor grades. He is very flexible but you have to read the text and show up. I ended up with an a but it was a difficult a to get.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS4341
• 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:

Took him for International Relations and International Law. He can get picky on things and his views verge on Liberal when discussing policy matters. His exams are tough & the assigned readings are long. His essay assignments can be demanding and long as well. You've been warned.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love that he gives curves in his class. I never really understood his questions for the test though. there is group work all the time in class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrific teacher! Like having a fun, crazy uncle teach your class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He speaks fast and expects alot. Beware, not for the faint of heart.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very easy class, Carranza is like the Grandpa of Poli Sci, I recommend him to everyone. He has an accent since he's from Argentina, but you get used to it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLYSCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does not make any sense, his lecture needs to be a little bit more organized. Group war is great!!!Gives alot of extra points foe answering questions in class. That is a plus. Makes a diffrence if you pass or fail.