Ed Yager - Western Kentucky University

Professor: Ed Yager

Department: TBD

College: Western Kentucky University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PS435
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yager is by far the best professor I've had at WKU, I took all four of his courses of political theory and they were my four favorite classes. If you actually apply yourself to the class you can learn a lot and really shape how you see the world. It was an absolute honor to learn from such a brilliant theorist. 10/10 would recommend!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PS330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Truth be told, You don't need to read the book if you attend every class and take good notes. I bought the book anyways because you are bound to miss one class, and its best to read the material in the book in that case. Yager grades based on tests alone, but they are easier than you think they will be (Still tough, so know your stuff).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PS330
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yager is a great professor. Although I wasn't a big fan of his political theory class, Yager as a professor is great.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS310
• 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:

Yager is great he's really passionate about what he teaches so he can get quite comical in his enthusiasm as he moves his arms around all over the place. Overall a great professor but be warned, he loves it when you write a lot on the quizzes and exams and will grade you less-harshly for it. So write a lot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You don't have to read the textbook for this class, but I would highly recommend it. He lectures with the assumption that everyone is familiar with the material. He really knows his stuff, and is incredibly passionate about it. He does not grade too harshly on exams, and he likes to gauge knowledge based on class discussion more than by writing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PS330
• 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:

Dr. Yager is easily the best professor I've had the luxury to learn from. I've taken three classes from them and learned a tremendous amount. He is easily the most brilliant member of the political science department. If you truly love to learn about politics (especially theory) then he's your guy. I wish he taught more courses!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PS110HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yager was very nice for the most part. However, he is fairly awkward and can come across as pretentious. His lectures are often very boring, but if you take good notes during lecture, you'll be good on the quizzes and tests. I took great notes in class and never had to read the book unless he specified that some part was extremely important.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yager clearly presents his lectures on the Oval Office and its history. And he may be one of the smartest professors I have ever had.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yager was a good professor with a clear understanding of the topics. I would listen to the lectures and then read the chapters to fill in gaps. Be prepared to discuss topics from the secondary book in class groups.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PS310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Yager! He is remarkably brilliant and exceptionally kind. It is truly a privilege to be in his class and engage in such highly intellectual discussion.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yager is an excellent professor. He is clear about what is expected and grades fairly generously. If you read over good lecture notes, his tests tend to be fairly straightforward.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Political Theory: This class was easily one of my favorite classes I've taken in the political science program. The information can be quite dull, but he is a genius. He makes you care about the thought of the philosophers and thinkers. He is extremely knowledgeable and you will learn something out of his class. couldn't suggest him any higher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PS110HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yager is an excellent professor. His lectures can be a bit boring, but he is extremely knowledgable. Come to class, take good notes, skim the book and you will do fine on tests. There are 3 tests and 4 quizzes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures can be boring, but teaches Political Science in a non-biased way - rare among professors. He is very knowledgable about the subject. Always prepares you for tests. Bit of a difficult grader especially on essays.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS110HONORS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Clear and helpful. Extremely boring. He can be rude at times. Tests are all blue book and essay, but most of the material comes from lecture.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS435
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor in the department. He can be boring at times, but you won't find anyone who knows more about his subject than Yager. Very easy to get along with and not overly difficult.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Yager is one of the most professional teachers you will ever have at WKU and his classes can be highly informative and not overly difficult. If you come to class and make an effort to learn, you will be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good teacher. Just boring...but if you go to class and try hard to pay attention then that class is really not that hard. Test consist of m.c. and 2 essays normally.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really loved his class. Not too in to history, but his class made me think about minoring in it. He really makes it easy to understand. The tests are a little challenging, but if you take notes and pay attention, you will do very well. Loved his class! Very enjoyable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yager is a good teacher. Very easy to understand. I haven't even opened my textbook. Class discussions on every Friday where he splits class into two groups and you take up an argument. Best part is he uses the same test every semester...find someone who has taken the class.