Claudio Holzner - University of Utah

Professor: Claudio Holzner

Department: TBD

College: University of Utah

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor was overall very good. Can get off topic very easily and it feels like the homework and class work can be very different. Also gets off track easily. Not a bad choice, but not the number 1 either. Great for any latin persons as he is very knowledgeable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• 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:

Professor Holzner is a fantastic professor, he explains the concepts and ideas presented in the textbook in a way thats easy to understand. His lectures are interesting and fun. He encourages students to share there opinions and is always willing to help outside of class. There is quite a bit of reading and writing but nothing to crazy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This dude kind of sucks. That is, unless you want to be constantly bombarded with bias and partisan attacks. I'm sure he's well educated on his stuff, but everything he says comes across as an attack on the other side. Also, Professor Holzner is a Latin Studies specialist, meaning he doesn't know as much about the other countries, so have fun.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hard class... but HOT and very nice

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• 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 is the reason I chose to major in Political Science.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLSCOMPPOL
• 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:

An excellent prof. Certainly one of the best I've had at the U. His class isn't easy but if you work hard you'll get an A because he is helpful and tests reflect readings, etc. I hope I can take another class from him before I graduate.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• 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:

One of the best professors I've ever had. Every concept was explained in a way that made it very clear, and lectures were fairly interesting. Some assignments were beastly, but grading was forgiving. The hardest part was keeping up with the reading.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most intellectually stimulating class I've taken at the U thus far. A genuinely brilliant professor; Claudio has a teaching style that keeps every class engaging and continuously piques your interest. I cannot recommend any class/professor more than this. Claudio doesn't merely teach you the material, but he teaches you how to think critically

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's probably one of my top 3 favourite professors I've ever had. I took comparative politics from him. It wasn't even an upper division class, and it was damn hard. If you do the readings, you'll be fine. You have to write a few paper & tests are essays. He's really smart and knows his stuff. He's fantastic, I recommend him. If you're not lazy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class is impossibly difficult and i think he's pretty condescending. kinda hot though...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• 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:

attendance is not mandatory BUT, you really really need to go to class. take home tests (he calls them "quizzes" but they are worth 10% on your final grade each) are very hard. I learned a ton and would recommend him to my friends.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• 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:

I really don't like political science, but I enjoyed his class. It was hard, but I knew what was expected of me. The class made me think and taught me how to think well. The last lecture in the class I was sitting on the edge of my seat, listening to every word. And he also cared enough to get to know the sixty students he had.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS2200
• 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:

Damn good professor and smart as hell.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS6000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest teacher I've ever had. Never actualy tells you what he's looking for. Nice guy, but incoherent class that floats around a subject, never making any conclusions (and then calls it "thinking"). Uh-huh. Unless you're really interested in the subject, or already have a PhD, don't take the class, it will bury you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Excellent prof. Another jewel in the UofU PoliSci dept.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This has likely been my favorite class at the U. He's a great teacher and was generally just a really nice guy. I totally recommend taking Comparative Politics with him. It was completely worth it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PS5810
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Challenging but worth it

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class. HOT!HOT!HOT!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favorite class that semester. Lots of reading, great discussions, he never makes you feel wrong no matter how stupid your comment is. Interesting and challenging.