Talks really fast. Goes over material thoroughly. Kept me interested. Humerous. Nice guy. Great lectures. Teaches you things that you actually can use in a political conversation.

For a 3 hour Friday class, he was good! I didn't care for POLS but his stories and examples were funny and interesting. He does the best impressions of people. He also tries to teach from a non-bias position. Schendan is a fantastic teacher and an absolute pleasure to LOOK AT!! However, his multiple choice exams are difficult and picky.

I took the class at SF State. Mr. S is very cool. I love it when he talks about the conservative perspective "thats a big no-no" He reminds me of Stephen Colbert, but on a three hour show. He might seem imtimidating at first because he's six foot four and wears a black trenchcoat but after a while he's hellza cool :)

A very cool teacher, witty, knowledgable, and very interested in what the students want to know about. Not an itinerary nazi who stifles class discussion to get to the next slide like some other profs. Some found the tests hard but he gives very thorough study guides and drops your lowest grade. A good choice for what is normally a boring class.

He has an annoying habit of speaking at lightspeed so that you'll forget what he just said as you're frantically taking notes. Have a study buddy for this class. On the bright side, he can be funny and grades papers easy. Half of the exam questions come from the text so browse through it to prepare. Increased my interest in Poli Sci in the end!

He is a great teacher who knows what he is talking about. Class attendence is important because you learn a lot through discussion. However all but one of his classes are Mulitple choice which can be a nightmare for some people. Sections come from lecture and the book and they are very particular. Even if you think you got it, its hard.

Great teacher who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He seems to really care about teaching. Tests are easy and if you pay attention in class, you will breeze by with an A.

Schendan is enthusiastic and fun to listen. Come into class early: He puts up an overhead outline of the class for a few minutes, which helps to understand the topic with your notes. His tests are hard, but if you read the textbook, you'll be fine.

Great teacher. Keeps things interesting by having discussions.

i thought he was really intresting and fun to watch. hes tests are easy of you go to the lecture. are he really seems like he wants his students to learn

i really liked al. he was a good teacher and interesting. i thought he was very fair. his tests weren't very easy but if you pay attention in class you will do fine. overall, a good teacher. i had a 3 hour class with him once a week and though the class was long, his enthusiasm made it okay.

Truly passionate about teaching. The tests are easy you consistantly go to class and simply listen and understand the concepts he draws out. Also, he apparently gets his test questions from the interactive CD's that come with the books. He is a quality professor and I would definitely recommend him

I loved this professor. He does seem to wear the same thing everyday but he's a good professor so what does it matter. He is really helpful and does impressions of different presidents which is funny. I like his teaching style and we got to discuss things more than the usual lecture. Take him...not too hard. Tests and paper were easy.

Grade is made up of 3 VERY easy tests, a VERY easy final, and a 1500 word paper. Light reading for the class. We read...6 chapters the whole semester? Very clear and concise lectures. He knows what he's talking about. Folds his hands a lot. Likes black pants and plaid shirts. Does not give extra credit--except for the 2 extra problems on each test. Sit in front.

Great teacher, I just wasn't interested in the curriculum so my essays sucked because they had no background, thought out theories, etc. Very clear and helpful. If you read and are a good writer, an A- should be no problem.

He's a decent teacher, but his lectures seem rushed. He will probably be better in a non-GE course where he wont have to waste time answering 5 forms of the same questions. His tests are easy if you read the textbook and listen to his lectures. You will be fine if you remember what you learned in high school.

He's cute, funny and very passionate about political sci. One thing I don't like about him is that his tests are too hard. read the book + go to class if you want to pass.

I like PoliSci so I may be biased but he was really good. I enjoyed his class and loved the discussions. His tests are not too bad and the paper is easy. The class overall is interesting and he is good at applying the material to what is actually going on today. He is also not half bad to look at either.

His side of the class was fine...not my favorite class, but he wasn't bad.

One of the best professors I've had. Very passionate. Class format and tests are straightforward. Just take good notes and read the book and you'll be fine. 2 midterms, final, and an 6 page term paper. Pay attention to his lectures though. Half his questions are solely based on it and he talks really fast.

I found the material difficult b/c I'm not too interested in the subject, but his teaching style made me WANT to come to class and learn about politics. He's funny and intelligent. Take him for PoliSci.

There is something to be said when you get a guy like this who is uber passionate about the subject he teaches..his lectures are interesting, and although I admit sometimes I get sleepy (I may just be a sleepy person, who knows), the way he talks about political science makes the subject very clear. His exams are STRAIGHTFORWARD :) which is nice

He is extremely exciting in class, he is loud and clear and jokes around and does bad impersonations. He has no daily or weekly homework but there are two midterms, a final, and an essay on political family models. He is really fun but sometimes he gets a bit overexcited. Overall he is a great profeesor and is good at getting the class involved.

SCHENDAN LITERALLY WEARS THE SAME THING EVERY CLASS. speaks fast, nerdy, dorky, nice guy. exams are straight forward, no surprises. if everyone bombs he usually makes the next one easier. regular tests, no final, a final paper. not the easiest class but you may as well take it with schendan. somewhat easy to understand, speaks fast though. 15bsucks

Very clear and engaging, with fairly easy tests. Did a good job of keeping his personal politics out of the classroom. Good usage of George Lakoff's nurturant parent and strict father models to help us understand liberal and conservative world views.

Great professor! Tells you exactly what and how to study for his exams, which make them VERY easy. Very energetic and quick talker. Bring a laptop, you probably type faster than you write, and this will be a good way to keep up with him. He does repeat information when asked, so ask if you miss something. He's straight forward, no surprises.

The lectures are interesting and he only lectures to the first four rows or so. The tests are hard, and has a lot of material from the lecture on it. He gets really into what he's talking about which makes it more interesting. The one paper he makes you write a semester is not hard and is based more on backing up your opinion with morals.

Schendan is a cool guy and down to earth. You should read the textbook to review what you learned in lecture. MAKE SURE TO WRITE DOWN EVERY SUPREME COURT CASE FROM THE BOOK AND LECTURE AND WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND THE VERDICT. The tests are chock full of supreme court cases and your ability to analyze them. Paper was interesting. Recommended teacher

Great teacher. Keeps lectures interesting. Funny Guy. Make sure you go to all of the lectures b/c half of his tests is on little details about his lectures.

enthusiastic lecturer. exams are half lecture and half from textbook. don't miss his lectures and buying the book is necessary to read up on the chapters. does good accents and funny too, and also kinda cute.

Very fun lecturer, never boring and he's very enthusiastic. Be sure to take good notes because he talks really fast (bring a laptop). He's cute in a nerdy way and he's really funny. Exams are easy if you study and review your notes and book chapters.

He is so hilarious omg cracks me up all the time. So passionate about teaching that he does not bore you. Talks fast so you can't afford to zone out or you'll miss useful info. Midterm contents are half textbook half lecture. He is hot too it a quirky way

He is definitely a professor with an agenda. The guy mocks the republican party, speaks out against conservatives and Christians. He presented a view of con. vs. lib. with an excerpt from George Lakoff's book, who is a staunch liberal. His opinions are not unbiased. Take this class only if you have to. Memorize what he says and you'll do well.

First time teaching the course. Kind of unorganized and did a lot of things for the first time, having us as his guinea pigs. Super funny and sarcastic. I recommend his class, it should be more organized next semester if he's still teaching it.

Professor Schendan makes everything simple. He will discuss everything in a simple manner, especially Supreme Court Cases non-political science people may not understand. His class was straightforward, and his lessons are not hard to understand. I highly recommend him for Political Science 20, since it is one of the A3 GE classes

Professor is definitely a liberal. And at SJSU, 95% of the people in the class are totally fine with that. I wish he would present both sides, but whatever. The class is very easy if you show up and read. Just 2-3 chapters per midterm makes for easy studying. Show up to class to get cheat sheet for the midterms, and some extra credit opportunities.

He is funny. His lectures are interesting. Take good notes and you will do well on his tests. I would have done better if i attended class more often. Very liberal but if you agree then class is pretty great. Take notes!!!

Prof Schendan is a great teacher who needs a little work. He needs to find a happy medium bc he's extremely sarcastic. Weekly homework assignments were given for the first half. Rushed argument analysis too quickly. I would say it's an easy class.

He has a good sense of humor and is very approachable. Take caution: although attendance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for at least a passing grade. Understand the readings and take good notes of the lecture.

He acts like Jim Carrey when he teaches, very charismatic, has authority and convinces students of his point of view. he belittles people who can not support their own point of view, but he teaches his point of view very well.

Professor Schendan is a great and passionate instructor. He teaches you to defend your point of view or rethink it's validity.

He is very enthusiastic and makes class fun. He let us use notes on our test. Tests were half lecture half book. As long as you show up and take good notes you'll do fine.

I enjoyed Mr. Schendan. Charismatic, and really puts emphasis on what he wants you to know. You only have 1 essay throughout the semester. I prefer Prof. Danopulos to him (for 15A or B), but Schendan is not a downgrade. Attendance is mandatory, you will need to see all the lectures to do well on tests.

He doesn't use slides but instead an outline in his lecture. Just follow along to what he says and write them in your notes. He gives 2 midterms, 1 final and a 5-6 page essay. His tests are multiple choice, 50% from lecture, 50% from the book. His class is pretty interesting and time flies in his class.

He lectures very well and keeps class interesting. His tests could be challenging, even after you studied for a whole day. I would suggest taking notes because it does help in the exams! Sometimes it seems like some questions in the exams have not been covered in book or lectures, and that is a problem. You will definitely learn though...

He's a pretty good professor. He's kinda funny but also pretty weird. Attend the class to do well on the midterm and final. Not very hard if you attend.

despite what others say about him, the class isnt that bad. as long as you attend lectures and follow his essay prompts youll pass. I got a 99/100 on my first essay; i did it the day before it was due and only proofread once. his lectures can get boring but if you participate and incite class discussion it really isnt that bad.

A few quizzes and essays. Reading the books aren't necessary if you come to every class. You don't really need the books, except for the quotes in writing the essays. He's funny and a great teacher.

despite what others have said i actually found his class interesting. your entire grade is based off 4 essays and a few quizzes so never miss class otherwise you wont know what you are doing. he gives valuable insight into the readings in his lectures so be sure to take good notes. essays arent hard, literally follow the prompt and you will pass.

This guy is amazing.. His lectures are super interesting…We even watch videos ..He does crack jokes once in a while. His midterms ares say because were allowed 4 pages of notes..He gives a little extra credit …Definitely take him if u get the chance

Good lecturer. Very funny, well read in subject. Attending class is pretty important since he does not use technology.

He's a really good professor who is well versed in American government. He doesn't have a strong tech background so some lectures are done on overhead and he doesn't use canvas. He isn't on campus all the time since he teaches at different schools but is very helpful and willing to talk for hours on any questions that you have. Real quality teacher

If he likes you, you'll get an A. If he doesn't, you'll know and probably not pass. I got an A.

He's a cool guy. He's funny and wicked smart. Tests are a little challenging but if you go to class it's a piece of cake. His classes are engaging, I'd definitely take him again.

Professor Schendan does not use canvas much so going to class is essential in order to receive important information. His exams take information from the textbook and the lectures, so taking good notes will help you out. For POLS15b he assigned a few assignments and a research paper.

I took Schendan for Politcal Science and his class was very interesting. He explains everything so that you are able to conprehend very easily. He also has a sarcastic sense of humor and engages students to his lecture. I loved his class, I wish he taught more courses!

Your grade in this class is based on various canvas activities, 2 midterm exams, and the final exam. The 1st midterm and the final are both multiple choice and you're allowed a sheet of handwritten notes. 2nd midterm is either multiple choice or essay type, his decision. If MC exam, notes allowed, and if essay type you get questions prior to exam.

Most of his lectures are pretty interesting because of his quirky attitude and the way he can project his voice. When there's an opportunity for extra credit, DO IT. My grade went up a letter because of it. His midterms are based on his lectures AND the book. He always tries his best to answer your questions in class.

Great lectures! Engages everyone. Tough tests based on lecture and the book. Study guides just tell you to use the online chapter study which is mainly vocab. Take good notes and record lectures to get a good grade.

Although the readings can be difficult, he thoroughly explains them during lecture which helps you gain a better understanding of the philosophers/theorists. His essays are self-explanatory and it's easy to do well on them as long as you follow the prompt. The midterm and final are difficult, so make sure to study! Expect pop quizzes.

Lectures feel long but can get pretty energetic, he's pretty passionate about teaching the subject. Stay on top of the reading to understand the lectures better, reading material is included in the tests. Overall pretty clear with what's due and has many extra credit opportunities, would recommend.

Tests are a little tough, but he is really funny and approachable. Make sure to do all the assignments, they all count.

I love this guy. His lectures are very interesting and he gives great explanations for you to better understand how government works. Tests are sometimes tough because the answers are so similar but they're all multiple choice and he gives extra credit. As long as you show to class and take good notes you will definitely get an A.

He is very approachable and very straightforward on what you want. It is not an easy class but the exams are far more challenging are used to in a class like this. If you read the book you can be very successful in this course.

easily one of my favorite professors. was required to take political science for an area d fulfillment, and it quickly became one of my favorite classes during the spring semester. important to sit at the front every class; take notes on his LECTURE, not just what he writes on the board; read the textbook; do extra credit. engaging, interesting.

Gives enough points to bump your grade up. Written "cheat sheets" are about 10-20 points.

I came into this class with no expectations as a design major. It has turned out to be my favorite class at SJSU. I already am a fan of politics in general so that might help. I really love his lectures. He is funny and nice person. If you come to class and take notes you should be fine for the exams. You can bring one page of notes for each.

Excellent class. Wish they taught more so I could take something else.

Go to lecture and take notes and you will do fairly ok. Just do the work and attend. Pols 15B is a big class so I didn't know him on a more personal level, but he was a quirky and funny guy during lecture. Tests are pretty hard, and outside of an essay and some smaller stuff, the exams will dictate your grade. Definitely come prepared to his exams.

Great lectures, great teacher. Riveting to listen to - the only class so far I never picked up my phone in. But BEWARE THE TESTS. I was ecstatic when I heard they were multiple choice - I figured there was no way to fail. I learned my lesson.

If you're a political science major he's the guy for you. Super educated on the topic and really wants each student to succeed. Mainly lectures and notes but let's you have a full cheat sheet for each exam. Curves exams. No homework until before each exam there's one assignment. You really don't need the book.

Pols 3 is a very difficult course. It requires us to read really challenging passages and understand it. However, he goes through the entire reading basically for the whole class and gives a thorough analysis of it, which you should write down. My biggest advice to succeed in this course is to attend his office hours and ask FOR HELP!

This class is super lecture heavy, but Shendan is a hilarious and approachable guy. You get no homework for this class but make sure you read. The test are super hard. I never passed one myself. The 2 essays you need to writ he grades nicely, and make sure you do the 2 full pages of notes he requires daily because they affect your grade immensely.

Schendan is a professor that you learn to appreciate as time goes on. He's straightforward and blunt but he's such an amazing lecturer! Though I was intimidated, I learned a lot from him. He doesn't use slides so show up to class and write everything. He's very passionate about his work and his classes prepared me for upper divs!

He is a great lecturer and is very passionate about what he is teaching. His lecture can get a little boring, but they are understandable and covers a lot of the stuffs that is in the exams. Your grade is mostly based on the exams, which are pretty difficult. Do the assignments he gives because they are going to help save your grade.

Very chill and charismatic guy! Before the online transition due to COVID19, his lectures were classic, on the white board, involving a good amount of student participation. Quizzes and tests seem heavy and lectures do feel long, but overall he's a pretty good professor.

Professor Schendan's POLS 15 class is great for Poli Sci majors since it challenges you a bit more than your average GE course. His POLS 3 class is very interesting and he obviously knows the subject. Whichever class you take, you NEED to show up or you WILL fail. Participate and go to class and you'll do fine.

Lecture heavy class with a variety of quizzes, papers, and midterms. Pay attention to lectures, because he doesn't record them. A super friendly professor who's passionate about the subject and wants his students to understand the material. Overall, not too challenging, just get your assignments done on time, ask questions. and study the text.

Great, no, amazing professor. I had his sync class and attending zoom was always a blast. Heavy in the reading but he does a fantastic job at going through it in detail on class days. There are 2 reflections(500 words), 2 essays(1500 words), 1 midterm, and a final. A charming professor with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend, put in the work

Took his async class and had a good experience. There is a lot of reading on a weekly basis so set aside some time to get through it all. The lectures are mostly a review of the reading. Only one big paper which is pretty straightforward if you understand the concepts. Can't speak about the guy personally but his class is good.

He is a great professor, and did a good job at explaining the material to us. Some of the readings were hard to comprehend, but basically all of lecture was used to go over them. Taking good notes was very helpful for me down the line when it came to writing essays/assignments. He says a lot of info used on essays, so make sure to have clear notes.

I took Professor Schendan's class after taking HIST15 because it was a requirement. He posts the lectures on canvas and they're super easy to follow. He has in-person discussions that are once a week but aren't mandatory for your grade. He's a pretty easy grader when it comes time to assignments and there's one big analysis paper that is easy.

Professor Schendan is a great professor if you're looking for an easy grader. He only really grades you on quizzes and exams that are all online. It's an asynchronous course, so there is only one discussion a week. There is one paper in the middle of the semester that is worth a big portion of your grade, but it's an easy A if you know the material

taken hybrid. offers extra credit for attendance. need to read the assigned texts. focuses on the theorist's language. an amazing lecture never bored in class. the grade is based on: 2 notebook exams (based on page #s) , 1 midterm, 1 final exam, 2 essays, 2 reflections. come to class, take good notes, pay attention (lecture + reading) you'll pass.

FOR POLS160A: Attend his lectures and you will do well. He's very flexible about course work, and prefers to spend as much time as needed on each theorist (ex: he dropped one of the essays because we didn't get through the content quick enough). You'll read, participate in discussions, write a few reflections, one midterm, and a final paper.

I took hybrid course where it in person meeting was not mandatory but was worth attending. He basically uploaded lectures online and explained the additional details and answered questions about lectures in person. He was very kind and respectful to the students and very caring person.

Amazing lectures, has humor to it. Talking about himself, he is very nice nothing bad to say against him. When it comes to assignments, that's when things get tough. A lot of reading, quizzes, exams. They are all on canvas and mainly your grade is determined by your performance on it, not being in class. If you like test/quizzes, then take it.

Very nice guy. Enjoyed his lectures a lot and they were very informative as well as engaging. Do read all of the required readings from the textbook, however. They pay a key role in the exams.

Professor Schendan is a super good lecturer and class was pretty engaging despite me not really caring about the subject. There are multiple exams and a pretty sizable workload, but all quizzes/tests are online. There's one big paper but it's easy if you take good notes in class. Attendance is not mandatory but recommended. Great guy.

He is a really good professor. Even though the lectures were an hour and 15 minutes, they were really interesting. He explains concepts really well; that the students can understand. Just be sure to attend the lectures weekly and you will do good in tests and quizzes.

A passionate lecturer who is very knowledgeable, however the tests are mainly based on textbook questions so you can easily get away with not attending lecture if you read the textbook chapter each week. Aside from tests there was 1 mid length essay and a few short answer prompts. Very easy credit.

2+ pages of notes front and back per lecture. Graded on 2 exams,2 essays,2 notebook checks. Like reading, writing English class on political papers. Grammar, citation, and addressing prompt matter for essays. Memorization, writing out answers beforehand for questions given, working with others, reading ai summary of papers help for prep for exams.

Okay professor. Can tell he cares about the content, but it's a lot of content. Fairly passive aggressive. Need 2+ pages of handwritten notes each day. Only have two papers, two exams, both which had averages that werent good, but study and follow the prompt, youll be fine, I have gotten As on all. It is a lot of work for a GE, but it can be done.