Michael Lusztig - Southern Methodist University

Professor: Michael Lusztig

Department: TBD

College: Southern Methodist University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is a really good teacher-definitely knows his stuff. Unfortunately, I didn't care enough in the class and my grade reflects it. You get what you put in. Would definitely do over if I could. Take him if possible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lusztig is a true gem. Although his class is very tough and he makes you work for a high grade, his lectures reminded me why I am interested in political science. He is one of the smartest people I have ever met and you will learn so much from him. Seriously and I cannot stress this enough, put in the work, and take his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is my favorite class Ive ever taken. Hes also my favorite professor. He is extremely accessible and wants to help. You are graded mostly on a paper but he gives feedback and he knows exactly what he wants on the paper. Go to office hours. Go to class or you wont pass. Take his classes. I learned more from him than any teacher ever.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• 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 Lusztig is my favorite professor at SMU! The grading criteria is very clear and he expects a lot from an intro class but more than makes up for it by dropping grades, etc. Will definitely be taking more of his classes! Dont show up late... ever

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best professor!! Its a tough intro class but there is not a lot of outside work other than a few papers and quizzes. If you stay on top of the papers and put in the work you will have a good grade. Hes super nice and super understanding so you can see him about everything. Definitely recommend taking him and this class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLSC4341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He will yike on your GPA, interesting lectures though

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLS1304
• 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:

Even Lusztig's intro classes are tough. Do not take this class if you want a high GPA. His attendance policy is uncompromising: you cannot show up to class even ONE minute tardy or he will drag your GPA to the depths of hell. His exams are tough, and he has unclear grading criteria. You will feel blind and unguided as you write your paper.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great prof!!! take his class if u want to improve your writing skills. very emphasized on writing and anylatics. SEE HIM IN OFFICE HOURS !!!! it really helps. doesn't matter what political ideology you follow, he is pretty open minded. he likes it if people have different viewpoints.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't recommend taking this class with this professor, you have a lot of other options. Half the class will drop the class before the drop date, not the thing you'd expect for a introductory class. Expectations are unclear. Make sure you attend office hours, and have questions ready, with follow up questions. He can be very vague.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lusztig is pretty intimidating at first, but is very helpful and kind in office hours. He can see if you're struggling and will do everything he can to clarify instructions and help you do your best. He changed his grading scheme to benefit us, and he even made the final pretty easy to compensate for the lackluster grades on the paper.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you need to take a class and he is teaching one of the sections, TAKE HIM. He's one of the best professors I have ever had, but just know that if you want the grade, you're going to have to work for it. He's tough, but wants you to succeed. He's totally worth the work and after the class you feel great about yourself. Seriously, take Dr. Lusztig

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He'll try to scare you a lot with the term paper. He can be a tough grader, but follow his instructions VERY CLOSELY and you'll be fine. Going to his offices hours is SO important. He is so helpful there, but you have to go, don't make excuses. There a few reading quizzes that are meant to bump your grade, but they were more of a hassle than a bump

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 4341
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would without a doubt recommend Professor Lusztig's Rights and Representation class to anyone! I actually enjoyed every single class lecture because he made the material so interesting and relevant to our lives. If you are talkative and enjoy a class debate- you will enjoy it even more. Only downside is- be prepared to WORK. He expects a lot.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest professors I've had.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I got an A+, but I had to work really hard for it. If you take this as honors, you have to write a 15 page term paper, but he breaks it down into so many pieces that you don't really think that it's that long. DO NOT use electronics in his class, or show up late. From personal experience, it is better to skip class that day than be late.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1340
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved this intro class. Although my grade suffered a bit, it was mostly my fault. I did great on the papers and he guided me through them. Ultimately it was the quizzes that kept me from an A. Super easy quizzes but I didn't read like I should have. He's an amazing professor. My favorite so far. Definitely reaffirmed my love for PoliSci

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLSC4369
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever! He really challenges you. Although this was my most difficult class by far, I was so interested and looked forward to class. As long as you go and participate in class and go to his office hours, he will try to help you to the best of his abilities.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLSC4369
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor. Very challenging but he makes you want to work hard and show him that you care. Very helpful outside of class. Comes off strict in the beginning but he just wants to make sure you know you are in a challenging class. Take notes on the lecture and make note of the questions he asks because they're usually on the exams. G

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Not an easy class by any stretch of the imagination, but he is super helpful during office hours and will stop lecture to answer questions. You have to be willing to put in the work, though, but if you do, he becomes infinitely more considerate and flexible. Don't be late.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PLSC1340
• 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:

Professor Lusztig is hard. If this does not digest easily, then I suggest you find some other professor. He expects a lot out of his students, and I am grateful for this. I truly felt that I grew as a student from this class, and I plan on being his student again in the future. Watch that term paper, and always attend class.