Professor: John Mearsheimer
Department: TBD
College: University of Chicago
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PLSC27600
- 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:
I really enjoyed Mearsheimer's War and the Nation State course. Possibly one of the best I have taken in the Political Science department at the University of Chicago. I highly recommend it if you are interested in studying International Relations. Be prepared to do a lot of reading though.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PLSC41500
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His idea is inspiring, you can learn a lot. Huge amount of readings, need a bookshelf if you can't find E-copies. Tough grader. Treat his students good, still with some arrogance. Recommanded only for students who like challenges, willing to sacrifice GPA, and not target at Ph.D degree.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PLSC28400
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lectures were rambling and a bit boring. In his graduate discussion section, he made an antisemitic comment.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PLSC41500
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mearsheimer is egotistical and hates to be challenged. I took his course on Nationalism and Globalization, and it quickly became apparent that he hadn't read any recent work on nationalism and globalization (recent being w/n the last decade). He was not an effective teacher or lecturer either.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PLSC2840
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very interesting and knowledgeable lecturer. Unafraid to offend people and state his opinion.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PSC415
- 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:
He has his opinions pretty well set. I suggest incorporating his opinions into your final paper if you want any chance at a good grade.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PLSC2760
- 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:
Brilliant. Charismatic. Terrifying.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: COLDWAR
- 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:
His ego is bigger than anything else and he prides himself on being a real jerk. Plus he is a misogynist and has very offensive views on the subject.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: POLYSCI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: POLITICALSCIEN
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sometimes confuses teaching and debate with an opportunity to criticize people and talk about how wonderful he is. At other times, his classes can be engaging.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
runs the class like a tyrannt
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: NATIONALISM
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
While I did well in his class, I wouldn't recommend it for the light-hearted. He seems to take genuine pleasure in tearing down other people's ideas.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
when i took his class the cold war had just ended and i found all of his views on the end of the cold war as extremely offensive. his attitudes towards women that may have noted were dead on
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: POLSCI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
fine prof. Has a strong viewpoint but open to serious debate. Fair.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: PLSC
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
a lot of reading, like his class is the only one we're taking
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: STRATEGY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great class, great prof. But he's a jerk. Yes, he is condescending to women, but I did well in his class. I took his class 10 years ago - I'm still inspired by his lecture, still bitter about his attitude towards me and the women in the class. However, I highly recommend his courses.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PLSC
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
lots of reading, but you learn a lot!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PLSC284
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mearsheimer is a rather well-known offensive realist who you ought to take at least one class from during your time at Chicago. He's a pretty interesting lecturer, but there is always a lot of reading + a tough exam. Take everything with a grain of salt.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I disagreed with him alot, but respect him. Very intelligent and a genuine nice guy.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: STRATEGY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Clever professor, excellent lecturer. Don't miss his class
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