Paul Savoie - Long Beach City College

Professor: Paul Savoie

Department: TBD

College: Long Beach City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLCS1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I honestly thought political science would be boring but with Mr. Savoie, I enjoyed it. Easy A. Theres 4 exams and 4 group quizzes which he drops the lowest score from. For project, you can do either a volunteer program or a 6 pg. essay, I did the essay last minute and still managed to get an A on it. TAKE HIS CLASS, you wont regret it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLCS1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The work is doable. The professor cares about his students and it shows. 3 group quizzes and 4 tests (drops lowest score). Final is either a research paper or BLAST (Do BLAST). There's no way to fail this class unless you don't try. I was never interested in political science but this professor sure did make the class fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Savoie is super cool! Made political science fun to learn about! He even said that since he knows people take it due to it being a requirement, he makes it fun. Super approachable and understanding. Highly recommended

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor ! Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Savoie is the best ! Definitely recommend. Quizzes are super easy and done in groups. Exams are based on assigned reading and lectures. Gives opportunities for extra credit and drops your lowest test score. He gives the option to do an 8-10 pg final paper or volunteer as a mentor with LBlast. (I recommend volunteering).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC2POSC11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A good Professor who is passionate about politics. Lectures can be dull sometimes but still bearable. 4 exams but if you did well on first 3 exams, you don't have to take the final and must complete a research paper or could do BLAST.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1H
• 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:

Amazing professor!! I think there were 3 group tests & 4 regular tests. Lowest test grade is dropped. Tests are based on 25 multiple choice questions, defining vocab & an essay. It's not hard work, but attend lectures & try to pay attention. Most essay prompts were based on the lectures. Savoie is super caring & funny too, he wants the best for you

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLSC11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Savoie is truly one of a kind. He genuinely cares about the health and well-being of his students, and wants everyone to succeed. He is enthusiastically helpful, and makes a complex subject approachable and fun. Tests are kind of intense, with short answers and an essay due in the class period. Answers all questions kindly. 10/10.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Savoie's class consists of lecture notes. He gives group quizzes which he tells what the topic is about before the day of the quiz. The tests consist of multiple choice questions, definitions, and an essay. You need to read the book to pass the tests. Gives a final project. He cares about his students. Overall he is a great professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

3 group quizzes-discuss with group, write yourself/4 tests- multiple choice, short answer, essay (lowest of each dropped), BLASTLB program, or 8-10 page paper. Very enthusiastic lectures, which helps if you get bored easily. Does not really do attendance, but he puts some of his lecture on the tests. Read the Kerbel book. Don't need the Huber one.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• 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:

The lectures could be a bit boring but if you participate actively he takes notice and it helps retain the information. You definitely need to read the book in order to pass the multiple choice sections on the test. He grades on a curve and he is very sweet. Definitely recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• 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:

Professor Savoie is so kind and will help you with anything you need. He grades easily and gives awesome feedback and his lectures are enjoyable. Awesome teacher!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• 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:

There were only four test and he dropped the one with the lowest score. There were also quizzes but theyre group quizzes so very easy. He provides notes for the lecture which makes it easy to follow along. Great professor, he really wants his students to succeed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Savoie is funny and very passionate about politics. His lectures are basically rants, his notes are very clear he puts them online. Group quizzes are easy coming from a person that doesn't like politics. Tests on the other hand are HARD, you have to read the actual book for MC and the essay part is hard as well 5 paragraphs in 1hr.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL1H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Paul Savoie is a great professor, rarely ever gives homework. Your grade is just made up of group quizzes and tests, which arent hard at all. You really have to try hard to not pass his class, 10/10 recommend his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLSC11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Savoie is a teacher that wishes you to succeed. The study guides are an exact outline of the test, 8 vocab words or concepts, and an essay. A prewrite of the essay is required before class. There are also 2 group quizzes in the semester. My one criticism is that lectures can be very dense, and there is no powerpoint. Visual learners beware.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

For the exams, the multiple choice portion was the hardest part for me. You actually have to read the textbook to get a good grade for the multiple choice. The short answers and the essay are easy, but study the terms! You also have the choice to write a long essay or do mentoring for Long Beach Blast for a project. I recommend mentoring.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was the sweetest professor I had that semester. One of the few professors that want you to succeed and the only one that is a fair grader. I learned a lot in his class that I will probably use later in life and he made me realize how weird our government system is.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

three group quizzes that are very easy to pass, four exams the lowest gets dropped .just a couplemultiple choice and five vocab definitions and a mini essay. No powerpoint what so ever so if you're a visual person this class will be hard to sit through. every lecture is oral, oh ya and a very long essay to write theres another option to chose from.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS1
• 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:

He is awesome. Very straight forward and makes it easy to be successful in his class. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you want a good grade you should go. 4 tests, 3 group quizzes, one service learning project. Gives amazing study guides that are literally the test. He will work with you if you need the help. Offers some EC. Definitely easy!!