William Nylen - Stetson University

Professor: William Nylen

Department: TBD

College: Stetson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Let's just say this guy took several points off my essays because he didn't like the way I wrote my "f's"... He definitely also did not like anyone who wasn't a democrat and thought the way he did. Super biased when it came to grading, there was no grading rubric at all. I took him for an intro class and he definitely had not clue what was going on

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nylen is a fantastic teacher that is extremely knowledgeable about the course material. He is more than accommodating and is always open to questions outside of class. However, if you are not a polisci major, do not take this class. It is very reading heavy and you MUST be prepared to write. It is quite difficult to get high grades on papers.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult to learn from, hard to understand but is very smart. do the reading and you will be okay if you re read the articles multiple times.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI201
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nylen is probably one of the worst professors I have ever had. He is the type to want his class to know that he knows the information, rather than wanting to teach the class the info. His lectures are hard to follow. Wait to take this class for as long as possible so that you have background knowledge. He will get frustrated with you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PE427
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nylen is a great professor, he is tough and demanding but you are paying a lot to take the class you should get challenged.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI201S
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nylen clearly knows his stuff and is extremely passionate about the subject that he teaches. Additionally, he is extremely nice outside class and is willing to meet with students and help them out. However, I would not recommend this class unless you are a Poli Sci major, as it could get really boring and reading-heavy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI105B
• 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:

He knew what he was talking about and is knowledgable but the rest of the class usually had no clue. Majority of your grades are based on papers and if you're not an amazing writer you will not survive. IF THIS CLASS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR DEGREE DO NOT TAKE IT!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL201S
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Good Professor but demands a lot from his students. For Comparative Politics, know that he has an end of course exam that is 30-35% of your grade. You need to work really hard in his class to get a good grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI201
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stressed at the beginning of the semester that he wanted the class to be discussion-based but it ended up being 98% lecture. When he asks questions related to the material, if it's not exactly what was said in the reading he won't consider it; this had me speaking less as the class went on. Don't take if there's no major/strong interest.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL201S
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for two classes; he does get rambly, but he can also be pretty funny and he's brilliant. Not the type of class you can just breeze through; if you don't read and don't pay attention, you're not going to have a good time. Tough grader, but no unfair. You NEED to be good at writing and he's also VERY big on proper conduct in class & emails.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

tough professor.. gave us too much work

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy professor

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI201S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 6456
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class is incredibly tough. You have to really work. He is a very tough grader and you better be able to write well or that will destroy you on tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI201
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a very tough grader, you better make sure you do all the readings required to do well in his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI201S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard grader would not recommend taking his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI346
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He loves what he teaches, but it leads him to be very lectury. It is fine for the first half hour of class, but I want to leave after that. Just do the readings, so you can understand him and make sure your writing skills are on point. Maybe it was this textbook, but it had no structure and I found myself reteaching my self before tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI105B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Incredible professor. Very clear and keeps the class interesting!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy, totally Californian laid-back and chill. If you're not well-versed in Politics he can be hard to understand and can ramble. However he answers questions and is willing to meet outside of class for help. I recommend doing the readings. His exams are all essay.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• 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:

He is a genius. If you take notes and pay attention, you'll learn a lot about politics and his assignments will train your critical thinking. Do your best and prove yourself; he is not an easy professor but values effort. Although his classes will take most of your time, I recommend them if you're a polisci or international studies major. Take him!