you will never get 100%, relatively easy to understand, interesting lectures!

You will learn a great deal, but your WAG will suffer. A students MIGHT pass...

Understanding teacher.Need to talk to him if u have problems.

Most interesting class i've had (rel. in soc.), but very difficult, lots of work

He's a commie, but he's fun to argue with.

Expectations are way too high but because of this he has given second opportunities. Still too much to receive a grade that respects how much time you put into the course. Good teacher, good luck getting above a 90 ;)

Awesome! Very helpful, kind, and willing to work with you. He may come off hard, but go and talk to him and critize anything that needs to be criticized (NICELY) and he'll respect you. Back yourself up with evidence if you think he's wrong.

I heard horror stories, but he wasn't that bad. 2 book reviews, mideterm, and a final. those are the only grades. i got an 18/20 on everything. that's a 90. likes class participation. Not too strict on attendance. Not a bad prof.

A 90+ is possible in this class if you get Rao to proof-read your reports and answers to study questions in advance. He really isn't mean if you go to see him personally. IF HE SAYS SOMETHING SEVERAL TIMES IN CLASS, WRITE IT DOWN!!

Excellent teacher, horrible grader. Discussions are thought-provoking but essay exams will come back with almost no corrections and a poor grade.

Good teacher. Two multiple choice tests from cribs he gave us, an essay midterm and final which he provides study questions for. Only assignments were two book reviews which were on short books. As long as you show up to class you'll be fine.

Rao is the man. You will get out of class with a smile on your face. He gives a great lecture. But buyer beware he is hard as ****

Good lecturer, but he grades pretty hard so be careful you'll think your getting a 90 and then you get an 80, just go to his office alot and make sure everything you do is exactly how he wants it

Very interesting lecturer but hard as **** grader.. Grades like a mad English teacher.. You have to really work for a 90 in his class.

Interesting lectures, not much homework but everyhting else is hard. if you arent a perfect writer you will be after this course. I spent more time for thjis class then all others put together this term and ended up with only a 90...probably highest grade in my class too

Rao is a great professsor. Stimulates thinking, tells you exactly what's expected of you and grades fairly. Rao does NOT just hand out grades however. You have to work for them. If you put forth any effort and argue your point intelligently, then he will give you a good grade, regardless of if he agrees with you or not.

Rao is a good professor. He expects a lot from his students, which can be a good thing. You have to earn your grade, because it is not just given to you. Answer questions intellectually, proofread your papers a million times, then another million times. I think overall, he has improved!! He is trying, so give him a chance.

Religion in Society, interesting class, good lectures. BUT, he never taught us to levitate like promised!, very dissapointed.

He is a great speaker, time seems fly in class. However, is very hard grader, unclear on what he expects on essays. Two exams (mid&final)4 questions all essay 900 words per question. Ridged, callous leader.

His lectures are entertaining to attend and are extremely educational. He requires you to work very hard but if you do work hard in his class he will help you. He's probably the only liberal arts professor at Kettering that I feel I got my money's worth, and then some. He is highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn the subject.

I'm shocked at all the dislike for this prof. I found him very informed and it was a good class. I highly recommend him, and there wasn't too much work, though a class at 300 level should'nt be "easy". you get your moneys worth

Very well informed and professional. The workload is intense and very demanding, and you really have to know your stuff for tests. He only collects homework "journal entries" two times and has two tests the whole term. Tests are not crib-able, as they are usually essay questions. Class requires discipline! Lazy students will fail.

Professor Rao is without a doubt the funniest professor I have ever had at Kettering. An extremely knowledgeable man, Professor Rao is able to engage the class in many different topics that affect our society today. He is a moderately easy grader. The only downside is that the workload is quite high.

I've never had a better professor in my life. Although his class was slightly difficult, I don't regret a single minute of it. Best educational experience of my life.

At first, I took his class for granted until after the Mid-Term. That is when everything hit me. You to go to class and take really good notes. It will make test a lot easier. He wants to help you but only if you go to him. He will not chase you down so you can explain. Good Luck!

GO TO CLASS. Listen to him. He is very smart and knows A LOT. His exams will be based on notes and books. You will spend the entire term on Arab Uprisings. Spend hours memorizing everything in your notes and vomit it all onto the page for him. He wants regurgitation, not original thought. So repeat what he tells you and you can get an A.

A lot of people don't like professor Rao because the work load is pretty heavy and at times he can be a bit much as a person. He is, however, extremely intelligent and you can learn a lot from him. If you decide to put the effort in, you will be rewarded with a good grade. If you care, he cares. Tough class, learned a lot.

Professor Rao is one of the most passionate educators that I experienced at Kettering University. I highly recommend taking him for a course related to China and India. He is a tough but fair grader. His lectures are often incredibly interesting and he occasionally gets really off topic and ends up telling some hilarious, semi-related story.

Dr. Rao has a very old-school approach/mindset when it comes to scholarship. This meaning, he is going to make you work for everything. That being said, Dr. Rao is one of the most understanding professors I've come across and cares about his students more than anything. I had a truly enjoyable time taking his class.

Here's the thing about Rao. He is a tough prof, but it's not hard to do well in his class. He talks very quickly, so type everything he says. For tests, read through your notes and study the stuff he repeats all the time. I've taken him twice now and got A's. If you come to class and show that you're putting in effort, you'll get an A or B easily.

Dr Rao is tough on his students. However, he is excellent at what he does and expects his students to be almost as good as him. There WILL BE tons of writing and tests throughout his class, but as long as you put in the effort you're fine. He might appear harsh or unapproachable but he deep down cares a lot, he wants his students to succeed.

Dr Rao might look tough from a glance, but he is one of the most caring and passionate professors in the entire university. He is exceptional, and he expects his students to be exceptional as well.