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“The bad: No organization in class whatsoever just lectures and goes on long tangents”
2305 - 4.0 rating“He doesn't give you the opportunity to speak or ask him about anything”
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1301
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Reviews (87)
This class is very easy! Gives the questions and answers to most of the tests! However, he doesn't really want to hear opinions that don't coincide with his, so watch out...
Extremely easy. He gives study guides before each exam with exactly the same questions that are on the exam. He has an accent which is irritating and incomprehensible. Overall he is a very nice human being and willing to help. But he is extremely boring.
he can be easy if you understand what he's saying - everything he teaches is pretty much irrelevant to the tests - however - he does give a good review before hand - his class isn't too hard.. but then again.. not to easy either - he can loose his temper VERY easily and did go off quite a few times in my class - but outside of class, hes not so bad
Sometimes hard to understand what he's saying. Class is easy. 2 Essays, 4 Tests (MC and short answer) 1 lab. He gives a lecture everyday but the lecture is pretty pointless. TEST REVIEWS before the test with about 90% of the MC question directly off the test and he gives you the short answer part Q&A word for word.
Awsome teacher, Extremely helpful. If you show him that you are trying, than he will work with you. he gives very good review which is almost word to word for test. overall it's not very hard to get an A in this class.
WOW, the best professor for lazy students, all you need to do is go to class and wait for the review which is word to word question and answer for the test.If you can not make an A in his class then you dont deserve to be in college for you are the dummies of the dummies.NO LEARNING BUT STRAIGHT A.I took him over the winter,EASY!
Liberal Soapbox time. Goes off on random opinion (like how veal is made.) Lectures opinion posed as fact. Dictates multi-choice ?s to copy, hands out short-answer ?s to memorize week before test, all from test bank. Minus points for absences. No 2nd test grades until day of final. Memorization and self-teaching skills vital.
Took him for May term. Very easy class. Does have an accent but you'll get over that. Gives word for word reviews for test so it's an easy A if you're willing to do the effort and memorize the reviews. Not very patient but extremely knowledgeable. Funny at times and very interesting. Take him if you're willing to learn and given basically free test
Best teacher ever. Very smart and nice.
Do not take this teacher!!
Great teacher... his accent is hard to understand at first but you get used to it and he knows his material... show up to class, pay attention, get an easy A.
This is the worst professor I have ever had in all my years of attending Richland College. Professor Magoha is a joke. He yells when he speaks as if everyone in the class room is deaf and if you miss something he says and ask him about it after class he will not tell you. I dropped his class because of his attitude alone. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.
DON'T take this class if you want to learn. He only teaches his opinion on how corrupt he thinks our govt is. I'm not good a memorizing, so even though he gives you the test, word for word, it doesn't help me b/c I don't learn like that. He always wants to argue and yell at you for stupid stuff. What an idiot! I want to drop but it's too late!
I don't know what Dr. Magoha possibly did to the students who wrote those mean comments, but he is a great teacher and only teaches you what u SHOULD know. The is not need for a book, attendence is extremely mandatory. I dont understand government, barely paid attendion & made an "A", those who don't are just lazy & are looking and an easy grade.
worst teacher ever. doesn't teach facts, only his own opinions. he spends the whole class telling you what is wrong, asks for your opinion, and then argues with you about how hes right. DONT take him even if hes your only choice, you will regret it.
Professor was very helpful and fair in grading; often discussed current events and their correlation to the text book material.
the best proffessor
easy teacher easy class took him for summer 2 and loved it! a little hard to understand the accent but he knows what he is talking about and wants everyone to learn more about their govt.
He is seriously the best teacher ever. He is sooo smart and SOOO nice. I loved him, I took both of his summer courses govt 1 & 2. His tests are super easy and straight forward, he gives you the exact question & answer for the tests, he gives you you exact answers for the short answers. HE IS AMAZING! If you attend class every day and show you care,
This teacher is awesome. As long as you attend class and study the reviews you are guaranteed to pass.His tests are very straight foward
awesome teacher, he makes it easy to learn. you have to memorize the material that gives, but you learn by memorization.
lectures ALOT! knows what hes talking about though...other than that he gives a review sheet before the test...all you have to do is memorize it and its a easy 100.
I am not so sure what class the people who give him praise were attending. In the 4 sessions we have had i cannot say i have learned a thing. he teaches opinion. His review is given the week prior to the exam which he dictates the test verbatim. Its an easy class, but he does not teach you anything. getting good grades are great but i pay to learn.
Teacher was very hard to understand.All he did was rant about abortion, gay marriage. Tests aren't really that easy, one is half multiple choice and half short answer, yes he gives you a review but it is hard to remember paragraphs for the short answer. Our second test was completly short answer. He is mean and will yell at you if you have a questi
Magoha is preachy, and repeats himself a lot, but he is at least trying to engage you. Lectures do not cover the test material, but he will give you the questions and answers to the exams the week before the test, So there isn't much excuse for failing. Both papers are simple and straightforward.
Good professor smart and knows about the system helps you open your eyes to todays problems glad i had him
Numerous times during this class I was scared I was in the wrong one because I learned absolutely nothing. His lectures are personal tirades that repeat themselves at least 3 times. It wouldn't be as bad except for the fact he rants about how terrible the school system is while he does nothing to help it. He's a psuedo philospher and a hypocrite.
EASY class for lazies! *Pointless* lectures - DON'T take notes/read txtbk. Reviews are EXACTLY like test, but you gotta memorize PARAGRAPHS. Gave no 100s on the essay but still easy 3 pages. Few grades so don't slack. He has VERY opinionated views, yells/argues a lot, but I like listening to debates. Friendly if ur on his good side so Attend Class!
Very easy. review=test, you write an essay it's easy also. He doesn't give 100's on it but he will give a 98 so it doesn't matter. Overall, good class, just sit back and listen, very interesting and opens your eyes
Easy..taking him again but for govt 2302 flex this spring. review is the test. A lot of memorizing. Good man, and good to listen to what he says. Overall, I recommend him. He tends to argue tho and is always "right"
He's a very knowledgable man. He knows what he is talking about but be careful not to disagree with him. He gives you reviews for tests and group work. Highly recommended.
It's a helpful and easy teacher I have ever had.
The teacher is awsome! take him....he lectures, gives u reviews before tests. and thats it. EASY! and very nice and funny! learned alot about US govt. alot better than before! just attend all classes and your good. take during MAYMESTER!
Took him for both govt. Made A's in both. easy test-multiple choice, gives reviews.
SUPER EASY TAKE HIM.
I tried to take Goverment before and ended up dropping it. This professor is interesting. He does get off topic but he is funny and I didnt have to stress about writing everything he says down because he gives reviews for the tests. However, he does not give the reviews until a week before the test so keep up on your reading and you will do good.
Overall great professor. His class was easy A if you do what's asked. He's very knowledgeable and very interesting to listen to. He's also comedic at times. Very nice gentleman. I highly recommend him.
I took Govt2301 with him during Wintermester and he really made the class enjoyable. He does have an accent, but everything can be understood. He's got lots of personality and charisma and he'll make the class interesting. His class is easy A (his exam reviews are exactly what's on the exams).
Really enjoyed the class. He doesn't lecture from the book so no notes. He gives points for attendance & participation so be engaged in the discussion. The 1st 2 tests were multi choice & he gives the answers 1 week before test & 4-5 short answer, also gives you those, just memorize. Final is just short answer essay, gives those too. 2 easy papers.
at first when I took the class I thought that I made a mistake, but later then he made me fall in love with the class,I really enjoyed taking his class and the conversations we had in the class, a true American and a great professor, If you ever thing of GOVT class professor Magoha is the one to take a class with..Captain
Brilliant man whom is well versed in govt. Comes across as hard at first but is personable and helpful IF you show up, pay attention, and actually try. Gives reviews which make work a breeze but textbook can be studied if review days are missed. Wait to buy textbook!! Can impassion anyone about govt! Will be taking him for govt 2! Highly recommend!
This is the best professor at Richland College , yall. OVERALL , He earns all HIGH 5555. TESTS give out were NO TRICKS , NO BULL , NO GAMES . IT just straight up from the reviews. We took Goverment 2301 last semester , He was owsome.. He is very cool and relax. He make our life easier . Thank You Dr. Alex Magoha. We wish you the best of the best.
Easy A for this class just follow simple rules. No absence, Lectures don't really matter and neither the book, DO NOT ARGUE DURING LECTURE, Test are exactly what he gives review, make sure u give assignment on time
I took him for summer1 , class lectured interesting. Attendance is important. His exams are simple he gives you the review exactly like on the exam I made a B.
I took Prof Magoha for both govt 2301 and 2302. Do not buy the text book. Listen to what he has to say because he makes very relevant points about our political system. His reviews are EXACT REPLICA of the exams. He grades the paper and lab assignment very easy. I didn't even try hard to earn that A in both his classes. Attendance is a must!
Great professor. He made the govt. very interesting. Talking about current system and point out the weakness. Follow his instruction otherwise, you will be TOSSED!!!
I wasn't really looking forward to taking this class but I'm so glad I took it with this professor. I enjoyed listening to his lectures because they were interesting and I was amazed at how much I didn't know about our political system. I honestly got so much out of his class and I know everyone who takes it will too.
Mr Magoha is awesome! He talks about his opinions and I completely agreed with his opinions. Listen carefully to his review on the test becase it is the EXACT test! Show up to class or he will kill your attendance points
Prof Magoha comes off a little scary but he actually a nice teacher. Do exactly as he says and will get a good grade. He tells you exactly what to study for exams. I would take him again for GOVT 2302.
GREAT PROFESSOR!!! PROFESSOR OPENS MANY WAYS TO EARN EXTRA CREDITS. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL DCCCD’S STUDENTS. Easiness-Helpfulness-Clarity, 100 % Interest level prior to attending class. THIS PROFESSOR UNDERSTANDS WHAT STUDENTS NEED. PROFESSOR ALWAYS REVIEWS THE EXAMS B4 THE TEST’S DAY.
Great professor! Very fun and very kuuuuuuu professor. The Professor gives us the reviews to take home b4 the test day. The professor always goes over the exam b4 test day. If you have perfect attendance, yall will definitely earn at least B. We did not lean lot in High school until we took this class. That was why this class sold out and full. Thx
GREAT PROFESSOR ! HE IS VERY COOL TEACHER . HE IS FUN. HE MAKES OUR LIFE SO SIMPLE AS HE IS. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE DID NOT LEAN MUCH IN HIGH SCHOOL UNTIL WE TOOK HIS CLASS. HE HAS VERY THICK ACCENT BUT HE IS VERY KNOW THE STUFFS AND INTELLIGENT THE TOPICS. COME TO CLASS EVERYDAY , YALL DEFINATELY RECEIVE A B AT LEAST
He is the best professor, I've ever meet. He gives you review before the test, He is an awesome professor, highly recommended, Easy easy easy A
The best GOVERMENT professor at Richland College. He always goes over the exams reviewers with us b4 the test day. He gives us the exams review to home to study it. At the end , every students earns an A. He is very coool professor. it was fun class with him goverment 2302
Maybe he's good for regular semester but he's probably the worst professor for a may term class... all he does is preach his political views for 3 hours straight.. he does not follow the course material or give notes... this was torturous to sit through
Professor gives us many ways to earn extra credits. The professor always goes over the quizzes /exams reviews with us prior the tests/quiz days. That was why this class always full. At the end, every student gets an A. Thank you very much Professor for supporting us to break through these matters.
PROFESSOR ALEX MAGOHA GIVES HARD COPY EXAMS REVIEW FOR EACH STUDENTS TO STUDY B4 THE TEST DAY. HE GOES OVER THE EXAM REVIEW STEP BY STEP . HE CORRECTS IT , TOO. AT THE END , NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND . ALL IN AN ACE. THAT IS THE POWER OF TEACHING. THAT WAS WHY HIS CLASS SOLD OUT QUICK.
This professor is very organizing person. The professor is very cool professor. At the end, No one earn below B.
* Easiness- * Helpfulness: Very Helpful * Clarity: Crystal Clear* Interest level prior to attending class: Obsessed* Textbook use: Low
Professor posts the exams review over E-campus 3 days before the test’s day. Professor let you print out the exams reviewers’ bring 2 class so; professor can go over with your. At the end semester, every single his students earn @ least A. Thank you for your enthusiastic teaching, Professor. We are DCCCD’s students highly recommend this professor.
Class is an easy A. I feel as though I did not learn anything. Professor verbally gave the reviews and answers to study for the tests. If you want an easy A, take him. However, if you want to learn about Govt. find another professor.
He was a nice teacher, made things interesting. he got off topic often. not much homework. Just a few tests which he gave you the answers too. I passed without even reading the book.
Very very good teacher and knowledgable about his course. Take him.
He gives the exams review 4 days prior the test day. He goes over the questions & answers with you. He is super funny guys. You will laugh a lot in his class. His grade systems were very reasonable and easy. Overall, every his students earn an A at the end. We Gov2302’s students recommend for all Political students. Good Job Professor Alex Magoha
I am sick with all High school students. They are making too much trouble for this class. High school’s students made too much trouble for the Professor. He is very cool and easy. He is an outstanding professor for all Goverment classes at Richland College.
his classes are super easy to steal an A.
Awsome prof books not reqired do all the assinments and Don't argue with him!!! And you will get the grade you want ;)
Professor Alex Magoha is intelligent and very resourceful. He knows Government in his fingertips. Ask him anything about any country's government. He would teach you the government of any country. Puntuality and attendance matters a lot. No academic cheating is allowed.Take If you really want to know or study Government or Political Science.
He is very funny and knowledgeable. Tests come directly from his reviews and instructions for the essay were clear. Be punctual and do not argue with him unless you know your stuff.Easy class.
I was one of the few older students in his class and sit first row on a class full of high school kids. The guy had to put on a charade so the kids get a grip of what his teaching style was about. Be on time, do not argue with him and memorize his reviews to get a good grade
Professor Magoha is very intelligent, he teaches from what is going on in America. you leave his class knowing at least one thing you didn't know. He lays down his rules at the beginning of the semester, no cell use and no Facebook use. Attendance is mandatory to get your full points.Read your book and his reviews and you will be fine.
He knows government from A-Z. Very strict, attendance is mandatory. I took him for summer and thought it will be easy but no. Not Easy A, if you don't read, you don't pass. He tells you what to study. For fall students, good luck!!! He said it'll be really hard.
I took this teacher at Collin College at the Plano Campus in Spring 2012, and at Richland College Campus during Spring of 2013. This is the best teacher for government there is and I dare someone to challenge that.
He is very knowledgeable, he goes off topic but it's always related to government, usually current. Study his reviews, take notes and skim the book and you'll be fine.
Doesn't present Government in an understandable, organized manner. Frequently goes on tangents about his beliefs, mostly on religion - which isn't related to Government. Has a thick accent, but it gets better after a few classes. You must buy the textbook if taking this class. Would not recommend, but it is up to you.
although he does tend to go off topic quite a bit, he's funny as hell. Plus with the way he dresses he's got swag like no other! If you study a couple days before the tests you'll make an A fo sho
I do not recommend this guy at all. He is not helpful at all. He discriminate his students; he listens to who likes personally only and if he hates you, you will not be able to express yourself or participate and he will make fun of you. He is care about religion only too much. he undermines students a lot even you did great effort and great job.
The good: clear expectations and grading. Gives test questions out during class. I will admit he is smart. The bad: No organization in class whatsoever just lectures and goes on long tangents. The ugly: Huge conspiracy theorist. his lectures are painful to listen to because he implies that if you don't agree with him or believe him you are dumb.
He is not giving the test reviews anymore and also he is not helpful at all and he is listening to himself only. He doesn't give you the opportunity to speak or ask him about anything. He has a very tough personality and he will make fun of you if you ask him about anything. I am strongly advice you not to take this class with him, you will fail.
I love this professor, the DCCCD must do anything to keep him
This teacher was the worst teacher I have ever taken. I had to drop from the class because I realized I was not get anything out of this class. He is rude, obnoxious and condescending, not to mention that he does not teach from the book or syllabus but expects you to pass what's in the book. He has a very strong accent, which was not a problem. NO!
By far the worst teacher I have seen. Treats you like an idiot and goes on personal rants for at least an hour. Yells at students without necessity if you don't understand his THICK accent, you will get yelled at louder each time. His lectures are nothing related to his tests, which are really difficult.
Professor Magoha provides exact study material for the tests and clear grading criteria for any writing assignments. During the course he does seem to discuss things that are not involved in your average Government course, however, college can be like that at times. Too easy to follow along.
If you love getting yelled at for misunderstandings, conspiracy theory rants instead of lectures, and hard tests based on a curriculum you have barely touched on class, than by all means take this man's class. He seems like a good person, and at times is very funny, but that is not worth the trouble.
Prof. Magoha is a great Professor. Pay attention to the lecture and take notes. He gives you a review before the exams, study that and you should be good. He can go on rants at times which is hilarious but overall he is very knowledgeable. He is very caring despite the fact that he can snap at you at times. I would take him again if I could.
He would often get mad at students when they would voice there opinions on certain matters and would constantly argue with students over deadlines and other small things, he didnt seem like a mean guy but over all my experience with that teacher just wasnt very good
Very serious professor
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.25 avg changeRatings by Course
1301
5.0
(1)230183501
5.0
(1)GOVERNMENT
5.0
(1)GOVTGOVT
5.0
(1)GOVER2301
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
GOV1301
5.0
GOV2305
4.8
GOVT2306
3.7
2305
3.0
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3.0