Robin Leblanc - Washington and Lee University

Professor: Robin Leblanc

Department: TBD

College: Washington and Lee University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL392
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was a horrible student in college and Robin Leblanc was one of the few professors able to really coach and mentor me. I managed an A out of her during one of the most dysfunctional times in my life. I had to work to get praise from her but it was worth it. Although I work in a completely different industry, her mentoring made me an activist.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• 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:

Prof LeBlanc is dope. She is knowledgable, follows a logical progression of coursework for the class and discussion of the individual readings. Has high expectations, but work a little and they are easy to meet. Listen in class. Participate in discussion. READ. She wants students to understand material and encourages questions. highly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL105
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sometime lectures are long-winded and very unclear.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely knowledgeable, definitely knows what she's talking about. The class is a lot of work but it's worth it. Encourages independent thinking and questions. I am definitely taking another one of her classes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Solid professor. Do the reading and participate in discussion and you'll get a B or an A. Don't fall behind or you will fail the midterm/final.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Feedback is confusing and unclear. Usually takes a long time to grade papers or respond to questions. Lectures are typically frazzled and all over the place.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL255
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Engaging and passionate about the topic, lectures are hard to follow at times

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL255
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Negative reviewers are projecting their own biases.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is hard. She is slightly intimidating. No real structure to the lectures. No structure even to the discussion. Focuses on minor details rather than main points. Nice lady, just a hard teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL392
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Went into the class thinking the professor would be a hardcore feminist and a tough person to relate to. Totally the opposite. Great professor, interesting class, really friendly, understanding, and the professor is really engaging. Only downside is that her lectures are a little disjointed and sometimes hard to follow.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• 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:

Was initially planning to major in politics. Not anymore. She is a very difficult grader, which may be my choice of conservative topics, or just that she refuses to give out A's. Not really sure. Either way, unless you want to do hours of work for a mediocre grade don't take her class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLGLOB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor has a bad reputation, and I went into class with a very open mind. I can learn about feminist interpretations of global politics, but I have a problem when a teacher's bias is focused on the individual students of the class. If you so much as resemble a white, conservative, male - your grade will not reflect your merit in the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not as bad as previous reviews entail. Her lectures don't have much organization because she wants to use discussion to run class. Do the reading and be respectful you will do well. You have to get used to her teaching style but once you do her class isn't that bad.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her class is more about womens rights than global politics. She is unorganized, returned tests a month after we took them, and her lectures were all over the place.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. Speaks like she's on amphetamines and her lectures have no structure. This class turned me off from politics.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a terrible teacher. There is no structure to her lectures and women's rights is too much of a focus. I have learned basically nothing about global politics. If you are white and a male good luck getting through this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WGS120
• 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:

Very polarizing, probably because she's very outspoken and opinionated. If that doesn't bother you, her lectures and discussion can be very engaging and she doesn't let people get away with ****ting through class. If you raise your hand and say something, be prepared to back it up or explain your opinion. Would take her class again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• 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:

Wonderful professor. She is passionate about what she teaches, and is extremely helpful so long as you want to learn. Don't take her class if you just want to get an A she won't appreciate it, nor will most of the other people who take her class. Discussion is huge.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hated this class but mostly because I didn't like the reading. It's more of a philosophy class than a politics class. Professor LeBlanc was really nice - not as feminist as some people claim her to be. OK grader on papers. Difficult to get an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good class. I'd recommend her. Very helpful on your papers. The course consists of reading and discussion. She has a bad reputation that is somewhat exaggerated. She does lean a bit to the feminist side, but she's not too overzealous. I'd say she favors more independent thought; don't come off as a jerk. Class discussions can be a lot of fun.