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Reviews (127)
I absolutely loved this professor! He has a really dry sense of humor and he isn't afraid to speak his mind but he is a really good guy and his lectures are really interesting! The class wasn't hard at all as long as you studied. Before the quizzes and tests he give a study guide. There are also ways to earn extra credit! And...he's cute! : )
he's HOT, class is easy, he's really serious, donesn't like people to get there late, doesn't get off topic unless it's something related to class, not interested in being friends with students, straight TEACHER-STUDENT relation,he's pretty cool, interested in subject, easy A
Best teacher i've ever had. He's very funny and his lectures are very interesting. All you need to do is study for quizzes and listen to lectures. Very handsome man too bad he's married!
Study reviews and you'll do fine.
He is the best professor ever! If this means anything to you, I rearranged my ENTIRE schedule around him so I could take his class. He is the nicest guy and he's so interesting. He is not boring at all and he's really understanding about everything. He is also really intelligent and very handsome so that is an added bonus to a great class!
He is a very good teacher that actually likes what he is teaching. The class is very interesting and he makes students laugh. He has nice eyes and is funny and smart and keeps you up to date with what is happening around the world. The homework is not hard and the tests are easy and he makes you think. If I could, I would take him again.
MR. BURTON IS A VERY GOOD PROFESSOR WHO REALLY KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING. HE LOVES WHAT HE DOES AND HE MAKES YOU LIKE THE CLASS TOO, EVEN IF YOU DON'T REALLY LIKE GOVERNMENT (LIKE ME). YES YOU HAVE TO DO WORK, BUT HE'S A FAIR GRADER AND AS LONG AS YOU STUDY THOSE QUIZ & TEST STUDY GUIDES, YOU'LL PASS. EASY 'A' GUYS!!
He is a GREAT teacher study the study guide and is and easy A.
He is super cool. he doesnt like to joke around, but he is pretty straight forward. If you miss any days, get the notes. Read all your definitions and study them. thats all he really quizes and tests on. You do need the book. its the white one with the flag and eagle. He doesnt teach american hist. or texas history, but does govt 1 &2.
This guy is awesome he should become like a lawyer or something like that he is the best professor I have ever taken in college. I really recommend taking him for govt.
He is an awesome prof. He Young so he trys his best to modernize his lectures. His quizzes are just definitions and he gives study guides :D
He is a very good teacher
Hes an awesome teacher.
He is really easy. It's just piece of cake. Hardly recomend him.
Burton is the man!This guy is cool and easy going, really likes soccer..lets you express your opinions and theres always something to talk about in class. take him for all your government classes. A+
He is such an awesome professor! If I could I would take him again. Oh and he is very easy on the eyes :)
THE PERFECT TEACHER!!!! He is very laid back. Go to class, copy everything on the board, then study those notes only for the quizzes. He is nice about his essay grading. Just pay attention and when you talk or write, MAKE A POINT! Man I wish I could take him every semester. Plus if your a girl, he is great eye candy. I LOVE YOU MR BURTON!!
this professor is one of the best, great communication skills, interesting, and active. You wont get bored in his class
he is a great proffesor, gets you intrested in the subject encourages class participation, loves to start debates adn hear your point of view. always gives a study guide and the exam IS the study guide. looveed his class.
He is the best teacher in the world. & he is cute too! =)
Great Professor! I love prof. Burton... his class was awesome. Lectures are interesting, quizzes and tests are easy as long as you study your notes. Gives you a study guide for final exams.I wish all my professors were like Burton.
His exams are fairly easy but tricky...take the notes he gives you and study them...fairly easy class..i got a B. has a passion for what he teaches and is a nice professor who u wont get bored of listening to. great lectures.
Great teacher!!! Hates degrating women and discrimination.. Thats a plus in my book.
Great professor! Easy exams if you study a little and attend class regularly. TAKE ALL THE NOTES! Definitions account for almost all the 4 exams (aside from a few essays he gives you months to work on). Very good professor
Had no interest in Government subject until I took Gov't 1 with Mr. Burton. He is clear and to the point when lecturing, gives great real-life examples related to the subject of lecture, and doesn't hold back to express his opinions or let students express their own opinion without being biased. His test and quizzes are easy but only because I can
Awesome profess, very helpful and clear. Interested in student's opinion and critizism as well all related to subject. I have a better understanding of subject because of his good examples.
Awesome teacher reviews are copy of exam take notes and do review get easy A
Great Teacher
ok Professor.... class is pretty easy... he basically teaches you exactly what u need to know. He can be kind of rude..so dont dare fall asleep in class or roll ur eyes cause believe me u will hear about it
Mr. Burton was an awesome instructor... a laid-back class, made govt. fun, and he is so awesomely good-lookin...
Awesome! he makes government easy to understand! very helpful and understanding, dont be shy in his class and you will do great! EASY A if you do your work!
Awosome teacher! Trys to make class interesting and lecture understandle. You dont even need the book, just take notes of everything he writes on the board and you`ll do great. Study guides are the same as exames. :)
This guy looks like Russell Crow haha but he makes class fun and is always against the government which makes it fun, gives a lot of slack
He is super easy, just take notes...he is fun as well :)
He is an awsome teacher i just took him in summer II and i got a A so I sure recommand u take gov.II with him...
Be prepared for note taking because everything is on the quizzes and tests. You have only one review essay that is assigned at the beginning and not due till the end. Easy, understandable class. Dont try to act smart, he wont take it. Other than that, easy class to earn an A.
MUST TAKE HIM! he is a great Professor. Class is very interesting an is open for debate which makes it fun. I was not interested in POL. or GOV before this class.. now Iam tottaly. I have yet get a grade but whatever it is this class has been worth it. I wish other Professors had his teaching technique. Best STC Professor!
I am taking Burton for my POLS 2304 class and he is simply amazing to say the least. He knows what he is talking about and has passion for what he is teaching. Tragically very VERY handsome, intelligent and has great interests...
This professor is totally helpful and awesome! He is super helpful and nice and gives out plenty of chances to have extra credit for exams.Got an A in his class. Highly recommend him!
Mr. Burton is an awesome Professor. Im not really into the whole political system but I really did enjoy going to his class. Hes a funny guy and he knows his government. Its an easy grade and you wont regret taking him. I enjoyed his class so much I registered for him in the Fall :)......Take him!
Outstanding professor!!! Really cares about his students and does his very best to help those who want to succeed. Defenetly one of the best teachers on campus.
This is the best professor at STC. I love everything about his class, and I'd recommend him to anyone :]
This professor was one of the best that I've had at this college. He teaches with passion, and really tries to get his students to interact with him and makes learning easy. I got an A in his class and took him for both Government I and II. Highly recommend him!! Plus, he's easy on the eyes :)
Outstanding professor!!!! Provides plenty of extra credit, and explains with complete detail. I attended both Gov1 and 2, and earned an A. If you cant get an A in his class, then you should really rethink your college career or join the circus.
great professor, very easy! Learned alot, exams were easy! everyone should take him and pass :D
AWESOME PROFESSOR !!! DO THE STUDY GUIDE, REVIEW, TAKE THE TEST AND, PASS. SIMPLE :D
Great Professor
Alexander Burton was my professor to Political Science, he is a dedicated professor and is able to manage a class well.
very easy, easy a if you attend and stay up to date. no much assignments or homeworks, like i said.. easy a
EASY CLASS
EASY A IF YOU KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE VOCABULARY.HE MAKES THE COURSE INTERESTING AND UNDERSTANDABLE. BELIEVE ME I HATE GOVERNMENT AND NOW i LOVE IT. MR. BURTON IS AN AWESOME PROFESSOR, I REALLY RECOMMEND HIS GOVERNMENT COURSES.
Great professor! the class was somewhat easy and everything in the tests is in your notes. I got an A in this class. I recommend him
this teacher is the bomb! smart professor with great teaching methods, i would definitely take him again even though i didnt get a good grade, but that was ALL my fault. if u want to actually learn something about govt, ttake this professor...peace out homies
This teacher is amazing! Very easy, no homework. The review is the same as test. What he writes on the board is what is going to be on test. He makes it very interesting! It is an easy A. I am taking him again this semester. I got an A is 2301.
Awesome Professor! He certainly knows his profession very well. If you attend class, take accurate notes, study for tests, and do your best on the writing assignment, you'll be very happy with your grade. It's not a walk in the park but it's not at all awful either. His lectures are not a snooze and that really helps alot. His classes fill up fast.
BEST PROFESSOR YOU CAN EVER TAKE!!!go to class take notes and u will pass with flying colors.Tests,quizes, assignments,midterms,and finals come from notes.what makes his class so much fun is that he focuses on the class material and then applies it to the real world.His leactures are super interesting and captivating.I would love going to his class
Very good teacher, I wouldn't go as far to say his class is super easy, but if you listen and copy the notes then you will definitely ace the class. Makes class something to look forward to, no homework, midterms are take home essays. Also, make sure you're prepared for class, just like anyone else, he hates when people talk during his lecture. :
Hes super awesome!! You must attend class to take notes. Quizes are all on key terms and multiple choice. Midterm is take home and he does give study guides so u know exacly what to cover. He is very knowledgeable and he is HOT, i really loved his class!! His awesome, if u study you and show up you should end up with an A!!!
Mr. Burton was a great professor, i can honestly say i learned and enjoyed myself very much during his class. i got an A+. best ADVICE: take all notes ( they will be on exam and quiz) listen and please dont ignore him when he asks a question, (he deserves an answer) because he cares about every student. Class work is minimal
He is an awesome teacher! It's not interesting material but he makes it extremely easy to understand. It's hard NOT to get an A.
This guy knows his government stuff. He makes the class interesting and explains government beyond the textbook. In fact don't buy the textbook you wont use it. Go to class take notes, he'll let you know what you need for the tests and outside work is minimal. Go to class you'll learn a lot and he's super funny without even trying.
Easy A just take really good notes you cant fail his class if you fail it your just to lazy.
Mr. Burton’s course is absolutely easy. All you do is show up, and write down his notes. He gives you study guides for the multiple-choice quizzes and everything is in your notes. He’ll throw in Reaction Papers based on videos he shows. You’re Mid-Term consists of three essays. His final is multiple-choice.
I love this professor, is very helpful and cute . He knows a lot about the subject. All you need to do is take the notes he writes on the board. Tests are super easy.
His course is a breeze. Attendance is MANDATORY to pass this course. He assigns Reaction Papers on videos he shows during class time. Make sure you write all his notes, you'll need them for the quizzes. The Midterm consist of THREE MANDATORY ESSAYS. His Final Exam is multiple choice. He's a great professor, and you'll enjoy attending his class (:
Great professor. Me. Burton is very knowledgable on every aspect of the subject and thoroughly explains everything to the best of his intelligence. Overall I believe Burton was the best professor I could have signed up for both classes. Mandatory to take notes, but very clear and helpful with the students. Gives every student an oppurtunity.
GREAT TEACHER TOOK HIM FOR SUMMER 1 AND ITS ALL ABOUT STUDYING WE ONLY HAD 1 QUIZ THE MIDTERM AND A FINAL IT WAS EASY HE HELPED WITH THE FINAL ALOT HE PRETTY MUCH GAVE YOU THE ANSWERS I WOULD TAKE HIS CLASS ANYTIME STRONGLY RECOMEND HIM
heis the best professor ever. attend class, listen and study the study guide and you have a A+. loved taking both of his classes.
Mr Burton is such a great professor. He knows his stuff and keeps it real. Notes are a must in order to pass the quizzes. He gives study guides and pretty much does them with the class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.
This man is a genius, he is very blunt but he is such an awesome teacher. I took him for both Texas and Federal govt. and got an A in both. Attendance is not required but I say you go everyday. He knows so much about the subject. TAKE HIM!!
Excellent professor! His class is interesting. He gives study guides for all exams including the final exam. Definitely worth taking him.
very cool teacher easy class . would recommend him. every quiz was based on vocabularies that he would give out. book not needed even though he says it is, never used
I took him in Summer 1 and I really loved going to his class! He made us watch videos & write reaction papers at home. The quizzes are mainly vocabulary & he goes over it with you like two days before. You don't need a textbook. He responds to text messages real quick & is very knowledgeable about the subject. I would take him again if I could.
Take Him!!
I absolutely enjoy his class! He's a great teacher and makes things clear for you to understand :)
Amazing Instructor!!! Not Much Work Just 2 Quizes 3 Reaction Essays and 2 Exams Based On The Lectures Gives You All the Answers You'll Need To Know Before the Quizes and Exams I Would Take Him Again!!!!
Mr. Burton is a cool teacher. If you write everything he writes on the board (key terms), study and do extra credit, you will pass! Note: He told class to get books, but we did not use them at all ! Recommend!
one of the best professors I've ever had!
you don't need the book his awesome! the essays are extremely easy quizzes super easy just keep up with you grade going to his office, because he's slow on grading and he would get to know you like that. no hw, only the essays which he gives plenty of time and they're about the videos he shows. understands students that need help lenient
Dr. Burton is an awesome GOVT teacher. He knows his stuff. tests are easy and short and they consist of key terms he writes on the board so write them down! Book not necessary and gives extra credit. very easy class and easy A! just know your key terms, they're short :)
Mr. Burton is a great professor. He is very organized and his lectures are very easy to understand. Taking notes in his class is very important. His class may seem boring in the beginning but you will see he is actually funny and knows his stuff. Tests are easy and he will show you videos to write essay reaction papers 2 12 pgs long.
Dr. burton is an awesome professor,his lectures are long yes but he can make them interesting IF you pay attention. quizzes and tests are based on vocabulary he writes on board and gives a study guide. you do not need a text book at all, I got mine and didn't even glimpse at it. he is very blunt but super easy class!
Awesome Teacher!!! Everything is based on vocabulary words that he writes down on the board no book needed!! 2 quizzes and exams which are based on the lecture notes and three reaction papers to the YouTube videos he shows us in class, Easy A!!! You won't regret taking this teacher for Federal or Texas
Best Government Teacher Ever!!!!! Not stressful either hurry up and sign up for his class it fills up fast! :) you won't regret taking him
Burton is a great professor! I took him for both Texas and Federal Government and they were a breeze. All of the quizzes, midterm, and final are based off of your notes. Reaction papers are easy as well! just keep in mind that some of his lectures are a bit boring and slow but it is totally worth the grade I got! Highly recommend him!
Easy A!! you just gotta right what's on the board I took him last semester for Federal Government now I'm taking him for Texas Government!! 3 essays and Vocabulary Quizzes and Exams!! No Book Needed!! You won'tr regret taking him!! :)
Laid back cool prof, just show up write the notes down he puts up on the board don't really need the book don't rent or buy it, he's pretty clear and makes it easy to pass, shares his views but don't be offended he's young and wants you to pass tests and papers are easy I recommend taking for Texas and federal government if care about your GPA! :)
Highly recommended that you take this professor he's extremely easy and laid back!! You don't need a book he writes stuff on the board which covers the tests and quizzes which are vocabulary I'm taking him again this summer for Texas Government!!
Awesome teacher!!!! He knows what he's talking about and is very easy to understand, there's only 2 vocabulary quizzes and tests which are easy!!! And 3 reaction papers from the videos we watch in class! oh yes no book needed!! I'm gonna take him again this summer for Texas Government
Professor Burton is a very intelligent person. He is a very laid back man, but his lectures were crystal clear. No book needed! Easy A, BUT you also need to do your part. He does take time to give you back graded papers. 2 quizzes, 2 reaction papers, midterm and the final! Oh..I don't think attendance matters but don't you want to learn????
This class was pretty simple just show up take notes study and you'll pass. I took him for fed & Tx govt. and it was pretty much the same. he hands out study guides and everything on tests are was on the study guide. some students think he talks too much, but I found it interesting. Very understanding if your late/cant showup jst txt him.
BEST TEACHER EVER!! Mr burton rocks He is very smart and everything was so easy, I loved this class even when I dont like about government Easy tests (15-20 questions) you just need to read the study guide and attendance is not mandatory you just have to be on top about the classes Also he is very handsome and cool
Loved this Professor and class! I would definitely take him! Don't hesitate! His lectures are captivating and straight to the point. Gives a lot of examples and scenarios to better understand. No Textbook needed. Just show up, take notes of what he writes on the board and all that comes in the exams. He gives out study guide with enough time 4 prep
Great Instructor, makes you wonder about the government we have and their political choices they have done. You'll learn a great amount in his class and want to know more about it
Good instructor but the lecture is non sense. I took his class for the summer and it felt like forever, nothing was relevant to the course until the end of the class or until we had a test coming up. He gives a lot of opinions but that's alright, the assignments are easy only if you ask questions and understand. I would NOT take him again.
Gives good lectures provides examples. Goes in to detail to fully explain lessons and doesn't make class boring
two words, conspiracy theorist.
The class is lecture-based, so missing a day can make a huge difference on your tests. Still, his class is interesting and makes you think. He uses current events to keep the class intrigued and relate the material in ways that make the class understandable. Great professor. There are a few papers required, but nothing is unreasonable.
Great professor!!!!! As long as you do his assignments you'll be good! He knows how to work with you in case you have an emergency and miss an assignment. I really like the way he lectures made me understand so many things. I 100% recommend this class. Loved it!!!
No book is required. Easy, interesting, & understandable lectures. 2 quizzes, 2 reaction essays on videos, 1 midterm (consists of three essays on lectures), 1 final exam, and optional extra-credit paper. Don't worry he hands out the study guide for quizzes and final which are super easy.
Mr. Burton does not keep the class engaged, he only talks talks and talks the whole hour and 35 minuets which is very boring!!!! I do not recommend him. He does not give you a progress report the whole semester you dont even know your grade or where you are standing at in his class. When you ask he says now is not the time to talk about that.
Hes ok, I guess
Never gave us our grade all semester, never handed back exams so we didn't know where we stood with our assignments. Goes off topic a lot, lectures are very long and not interesting at all, would not recommend.
Mr. Burton is an amazing professor. He explains the subject well, gives you a study guide, cares about the students and the exams are super easy if you study. Mr. Burton is very educated in the field of political science and whatever he teaches/explains to his students all makes sense. Overall, Mr. Burton is the best professor at STC.
Mr. Burton is the best professor at STC!
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By far the best professor.
I highly recommend Mr. Burton . He's very helpful and understanding and a nice, cool guy. Very interesting lectures.
Took his class for Summer I and hes a great teacher, you just have to actually pay attention to him. Sometimes he does go off topic but he tries his best to make sure you understand what hes talking about. Four exams and two papers, make sure you write down everything he writes and study for those terms! He provides study guides. Amazing dude!
Took him for Summer I and he made the class so easy and simple! Make sure to pay attention, write down all of his notes and study for the quizzes which he gives you a study guide for. We only had 4 quizzes, two essays on videos and the final. I strongly recommend him! Easy A and you learn a lot from Professor Burton.
If you plan to take Dr. Burton for govt, you've made the right choice. He's a professor who tells you exactly what will be on the test and he even provides study guides. In his class we had 4 quizzes (the last quiz counted as our final) and watch 3 videos to which we had to write and review and that was all.
Hes very nice and all but he goes off topic and he rarely goes over anything from the topic except on the day before the quiz and with his ranting, we barely go over the study guide. I had to google the answers for the study guides and thats how I made it by. Papers are easy though.
had this professor for fed gov. last semester, now I'm taking him for TX gov. this summer. If I could take him again I would not only have I learned a lot about gov. but his class is genuinely interesting he's very passionate about gov. His class is simple if you study. He actually tells you what to study on days before exam unlike most professors.
Great professor! Very understanding and clear on grading. No textbook needed
Dr. Burton is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very laid back but also knowledgeable about the topics he goes over. His assignments are very easy as long as you take notes and pay attention in class. He does a great job at explaining the material and encourages participation.
Although his assignments were easy, his lectures were all over the place. One second he'll be talking about actual Texas Govt next he'll be ranting about how unfair it is. Took him Online and was pretty easy.
He is a very caring professor and wants to see his student succeed. Just complete all the work and you will pass. Easy class as long as you are on top of the assignments.
No notes, PowerPoint slides, videos, or study guides. It is all just read the book and guess what is going to be on the exams. Only has given very few assignments that have nothing to do with the exam we took so far, learning something in this class during the pandemic has just been solo, I am sure he's better in person but definitely not online.
Honestly, the man is all over the place and his lectures are a little boring but if you do the work you will pass. His assignments are pretty easy and clear.
Awful professor. His lectures barley cover topics that are relevant to the source material you will be tested on. If you wanna take a class to hear about how there is no strip clubs in the city than this is the class for you. If you see this class available, run and wait for another professor.
Best professor I have taken, the easiest course you can ever take. He is very understanding and would definitely recommend. You will learn if you pay attention. This is my second time first was Federal Gvt, now Tx Gvt I received A+ in both courses.
Would not recommend this professor he never responds to pronto, bb messages, or emails. He doesn't give clear instructs on assignments. When asked he basically said to put whatever and admitted to me the assignments weren't even his. He NEVER graded a single thing until the week final grades were due.
Talked the whole time about his political views the whole lecture and didn't really go over course material. Never really mentioned the assignments until final weeks, so make sure you do them before the last day. test are hard and don't really match the notes. don't talk in his class or he'll get mad. overall, if you put in some effort you'll pass.
Your grade will depend on only 6 grades, 4 exams and 2 papers. You must do great on all to pass. He does give an extra credit opportunity towards the end, which is another paper. Lessons consist of talking and going over terms.
He does sometimes shift from the topic but overall a good professor that wants us to learn. Took it over the summer and the class was very easy.
Professor Burton is pretty chill and the class is straightforward. Just stay on top of the assignments and you'll do well. Unstuck study was a big help for studying and exam prep.
Biggest problem I had was that for almost every exam there were a few terms that weren't actually discussed & not on the study guide so be prepared & study everyday to get the all other questions correct. Must do great on all exams & papers in order to get the A. No extra credit. No final exam. He is nice but I feel like we caught him @ a bad time.
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Attendance Mandatory
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Textbook Required
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