Michael Parella - Santiago Canyon College

Professor: Michael Parella

Department: TBD

College: Santiago Canyon College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I literally had trouble staying awake because of how egregiously boring this class was. 30% of his lectures actually covered the subject while 70% was comprised of him projecting his political views onto the students. Humanities is a joke; I can't believe that this is on a list of mandatory classes needed to transfer.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor Ive had! He is always extremely rude to his students. He lectures off the book but doesnt even get up to lecture. He sits down the whole time while lecturing. And whatever he writes on the board never makes any sense. Save yourself the time and find another professor. I highly recommend Cale Crammer than this professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE he is very strict, rude, grumpy, and mean AND unhelpful. His tests are hard you will study AND STILL FAIL. He is unhelpful Disappointed I had to drop out and lose credits and get behind even if I had extremely good grades in my other classes except this one. So this explains a lot if I was passing in all other classes BUT this one

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a sweet prof.! Parella is great. Pay attention & take notes and your basically set!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLT101
• 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:

This class was very easy to maintain a good grade. He is an excellent teacher that keeps your interest throughout the lecture. He tells you exactly what will be on the quizzes and tests. As long as you study what he tells you, you will pass with flying colors.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLT101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Parella is awesome, I don't understand why he has negative reviews. His class is incredibly easy: lectures and tests which were identical to the study guide he provided. He also provided an extra credit paper (25 pts) which really helps your grade. Write down everything he talks about and do the study guide.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Parella is not as horrible as people say he is, his teaching is just reeally boring (WARNING: do not take his class at 7 am). Otherwise it's a fairly easy class. Just make sure to read and study for tests and quizzes and that's about it

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLT101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was a tough class for me. Had to keep up with reading and lectures. Test questions aren't clear cut but do come from book.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although his class is hard, if you show up to the lectures, and read the chapters briefly, then there will be no reason not to pass. I took his class spring of 2015 and received an A, without really studying. Would give advise of taking extensive notes during his lectures, and the future student should have absolutely no problems passing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLTSCI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Boring lecture, which is terrible because the tests are on his lectures. If you don't want to listen to the lecture, be ready to read a textbook that is way too detailed. When he lectures he'll scribble down random phrases of what he's talking about on the board which doesn't help. Terrible handwriting. Awful for ppl w short term memory attn span.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC101230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Parella is a great professor. If you come to class, read, and do your work, you'll get a good grade in all his classes. He likes hard working students and is willing to help those students with improving their grade. I found his lectures very interesting and helpful for the exams. Great professor, would recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLYSCI101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

wasn't very helpful. gets annoyed if you email him with questions. would not take again

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was an easy A for me but you have to read and answer all his study guides (5) coz it sure helped me a lot. Took the online class, only 5 major tests. My computer was old and it froze when i was in the middle of the exam, Dr. Parella reset the exam for me. Recommended!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is not my fav. subject. Its a lot of work but if you read the book you will be fine. Took online 5 exams, gives study guide. Bottom line put in the work you will get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLT101
• 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:

hes awful. don't take him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everyone said this class was easy, but he's made it harder. There are no page #'s to find the study guide answers, we now have UNANNOUNCED quizzes and to top it all off he's mean and boring. I REALLY dislike him but I need this class. Take another professor for Poli Sci if you can. I would've if I could've, but now I'm stuck here until it's over.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. Parella gives you a list of things to study for the tests, and follows it verbatim. Very personable professor who gives you every chance to succeed. Just do the work and you'll get a good grade. Likes to compare politics to sports. (Fall '12)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI101
• 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 isnt THAT easy.attendance isnt mandatory but you have to show up to know when quizzes are. studied guides are about 4/5 of the test BUT he does change the wording which will completely change the questions

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLY230
• 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:

This class is tough! Only take if it your. Poly sci major!!!!! Tons of reading an is a crazy hard grader. Make sure you study for the test. The final is take home and 2 extra credit quizes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASIEST CLASS EVER. THERE'S ONLY FOUR TEST AND FOUR ESSAY, THAT'S IT