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Barry Steiner

Political Science - California State University Long Beach

1.7
Quality
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Difficulty
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Would Retake
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What Students Say

He is the worst professor I have ever had

POLISCI100 - 1.0 rating

I would dread going to this class

POLISCI100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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Reviews (125)
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POSC391
Apr 19, 2004

THE WORST OF THE WORST...REPUBLICAN S.O.B.!!!!!!

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POSC100
May 3, 2004

uses same ciriculum for upperdivision classes!!! worst teacher ever!!! the class was packed at the begening of the semester and by the end there were only 12 people left!!!

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POCS100
Aug 29, 2004

the worst teacher ever. never take him!

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POSC100
Aug 31, 2004

this class was so HARD!!!ONLY TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO FAIL POSC 100!!! HE USES TEXTS BOOKS, AND MATERIALS FROM UPPER LEVEL CLASSES, AND IS AN UNFAIR GRADER! FURTHERMORE, HE WILL NOT HELP YOU WITH YOUR QUESTIONS, OR CONCERNS.

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POSC100
Sep 1, 2004

Used material from his upper division POSC course and denied it even though the tests had POSC 425 written on them. Unfair grading - I got a 40/100 on a perfectly written paper. Made me cry during office hours. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!

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POSC100
Dec 6, 2004

he sucks

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POLI391
Apr 1, 2005

he is awful. he can't answer questions, and his tests are hard. an 80% is an A so you think its going to be doable, and then he just grades that much harder. he says he grades on a ten point scale, and then he gives you a 10, a 5, or a zero. avoid him at all costs!

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INTERNATIONAL
Apr 2, 2005

worst...professor...ever!!!!!!

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POLISCI
Apr 5, 2005

i hated this class, this professor, and this department after one semester with this guy. he is far and away the worst teacher i've ever had

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POSC371
Apr 26, 2005

impossible to have any idea what he is talking about. DONT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS TEACHER

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POSC100
May 5, 2005

he lost his credibility on the first day of his class.

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POSC100
May 16, 2005

At the beginning you think the class is going to be easy, but once you listen to his lectures and take the first test, it is HARD! No one got higher than 80%. For a 100 level class it is extremely difficult! Don't take his class!!! Not worth it

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POSC100
May 16, 2005

His essay questions are very confusing and complex. He assigns too much reading material that should be read within a short amount of time. His lectures are often boring since there is little class participation.

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POLISCI100
May 19, 2005

This is the worst teacher ever! He gives you upper division books, and makes you do a hard book report that you can never fully understand because it is so complex and hard to understand. I'm an A student and I'm barely pulling a C in this class...your chances of getting better than a C are slim to none...DON'T TAKE HIM!

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POSC100
May 31, 2005

Yo, Don't take this CLASS with him. HE DOESN"T HELP ANYBODY OUT. Trust all of us that respond here THIS CLASS IS WACK!! I WARNED U GUYS.

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POLI371
Jun 12, 2005

Tell everybody you know: "dont take this teacher!" he grades impossibly hard, he does not help at all, and every year students complain to the dean (but he is tenured so it doesn't do any good)...this semester he ruined my 4.0 with a C, please don't take him

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POSC371
Jun 19, 2005

If you can take this class with anyone else than him, you better. But if you have to take him, take notes for all the articles you read, ask him for book recommendations on your report and then use those and show up for every day of the simulation game to get the only easy points in the class. I think he means well but he's very discouraging!!

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POSC100
Aug 13, 2005

HORRIBLE teacher! he strays off topic easily and goes on and on forever about stuff thats not even relevent to what we're covering. his test are very hard. i always highlighted...outlined AND studying lecture notes for each test and i still never got higher than a 73 on his test.

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POLISCI
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

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SENIORSEMINAR
Aug 24, 2005

Failed 20 graduating (well, they would have been graduating) seniors in our dept required senior seminar. He only passed 4 of us...but with D's. No one got anything higher

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POLISCI
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

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INTERNATIONAL
Aug 30, 2005

Great Professor. Just do your work, READ all the material and you'll pass his class with a fine grade!! Listen to DETAIL!!!

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IRSENSEM
Sep 1, 2005

If you're not into IR or Poli Sci, do not take Steiner. This guy will work your ass off and give you nothing in return. However, I did learn to think outside the textbook and even recieving a B was very rewarding.

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POSC371
Sep 3, 2005

NEVER TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

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POSC371
Sep 16, 2005

This is a hard class and you are going to make an ass of yourself if you dont read. You can pass with an A but you will never get a clear picture of how you are doing. This class is not for someone who doesn't read and can't handle being put on the spot. Up side I think I actually learned something down side I was a mess for the entire semester trying to get the reading done. Good Luck if you have no other choice but to take his class. And Freshmen DONT take any of his classes ... you are not prepared!

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POSC371
Nov 12, 2005

He is very unclear about the way that he will be grading you, about the material and about what u should look for in the textbooks while studying. In my class particularly he failed a large amount of people in the first midterm. Hes just extremely unclear.

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371
Nov 14, 2005

he is a very passionate teacher trying to convey to the class the subject of int. relations...upside is that he is very knowledgeable and interesting. down side is that he has a hard time staying on topic, clarity, grading, and attention.

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POSC371
Nov 25, 2005

He grades way to hard. Even if he knows you did the reading, he still doesnt care. He's goes way off topic and is hard to understand in lecture.

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INTSTUDIES
Dec 5, 2005

i truely believe that he is the devil. please if you see him in the hall walk in the opposite direction. you will fail if you take this class!!

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OLD
Dec 16, 2005

HE was unclear on his lectures and scattered, he gives you two books reports a group project and two midterms his essays on his tests are confussing, and hard. He's nice and gives some extra credit but you have to really work for it. it's best not to take his class.

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POLSCI371
Jan 5, 2006

He is all over the place, very hard grader, needs to look at you in the face

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POSC100
Mar 22, 2006

Awful, dreadful, unbearable. Never ever take a class of his. I'm not kidding. Worst teacher I've ever had. Not to mention he is extremely unclear in his lecture, very monotone, and extremely boring. Just don't do it.

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POSC100
May 4, 2006

OH MY GOD WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER. HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO LECTURE, HIS TESTS ARE WICKED HARD, AND WHEN HE CALLS ON YOU, HE DOESN'T LOOK AT YOU. IT'S LIKE HE'S LOOKING AT THE PERSON NEXT TO YOU, BUT HE'S REALLY TALKING TO YOU. HORRIBLE TEACHER!!!!!!!! DON'T DO IT!!!

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POLISCI100
May 16, 2006

worst class i ever took. not a good teacher, tests are really hard. alot of reading, and he tests you on the readings, so you have to read it.

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POSC486
Oct 26, 2006

He requires you to read 4 BOOKS, 2 midterms (HARD), a class simulation + a 12 page report (HARD), a threat profile (6 pgs & HARD), and plus his lectures are HARD to follow (he is all over the place!) His grading policy is deciving - IF YOU WANT TO PASS AND KEEP YOUR GPA UP DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! You were warned!

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POSC486
Oct 28, 2006

This Professor is soooo hard. He is so willing to help, yet his answers to your questions just get you more confused and he makes you feel stupid. His grading is dumb. If you dont answer how he wants, then get ready to fail. He has no sympathy in grades, he will give you an F no matter how hard you study or try or learn This man is wicked,stay away

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POSC371
Nov 18, 2006

Simply put, if you want to fail, ruin your GPA and chances at a good law school then take him

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POSO100
Dec 4, 2006

he tries to help but, i'm just like make the class easier then. Too intense for a 100 level class. He gave a test on the first day.

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POSC100
Dec 5, 2006

WAY too hard for a 100 level class! On the first midterm I did okay on the multiple choice, but he gave me 0 points out of 24 points on the essay portion, even though I completed it! No, not half credit for it and failed me on that portion ... ZERO credit. Why? Because I wasn't specific. He didn't care that I showed I knew ehat I was talking about.

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POSC100
Dec 9, 2006

If you're reading this right now, you still have a chance. he has a specific answer that hes looking for and if you cant figure it out youre screwed on the tests. You have to read 4 books to even stand a chance. If you dont do the reading AND take time to reread you might not pass. Very few A's in the class. He sucks pretty hard-i warned you!

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POSC100
Dec 28, 2006

No Comments

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POCS421
Feb 8, 2007

do not think for a second that you will do well, the highest grade was a 65, the teacher had to give us all a 35 point curve so that thewhole class didnt fail, we all had F's until he curved...get off the computer and finmd another teacher, do yourself a favor and learn from our mistakes! he is crazy.

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POSC486
Apr 25, 2007

NO JOKE, HE IS HARD! He expects alot from you. He assigns 4-5 heavy books & you MUST read very single one just to have the slightest hope of passing his class. VERY HARD GRADER! If you care about you GPA then TAKE SOMEONE ELS! In my class EVERYONE was failing up to the FINAL!!

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POSC697
Aug 17, 2007

I had Dr. Steiner for 5 courses 220, 371, 489, 600, & 697. You have to work for your grade but it's worth it. Students who want an easy grade - take Martinez (join MUN). If you want to go on to a PhD, take Steiner. He cares about your success if you talk to him, which most students refuse to do.

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POSC220
Dec 12, 2007

Hard teacher, he doesn't look directly at you and the entire course is hellish. Even if you read all the material, go to all the classes that doesn't mean you'll get a C let alone an A. He does give some extra credit but most likely he'll give 5 out of 10 points for it. NEVER TAKE HIM IF YOU VALUE YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER AND SANITY!

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POSC100
Dec 30, 2007

His lectures are the lesson. If you listen, you will learn a great deal from him that is not in the books. This is a course about the process that has the greatest impact on our lives. So it's a hard class, quit whining, you're in college now.

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POLSC100
May 30, 2008

Worst teacher I have ever had...his lectures are boring and unclear. His grading is ridiculous and unfair. He is no help and he doesnt even make eye contact with anyone. My whole class almost failed. DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR ANYTHING

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POSC100
Sep 23, 2008

The worst teacher I have ever had. If you want to take a class that you would like to not pass this would be the class for you. His lectures are very unclear, boring and confusing. Do not take this class you will be doing yourself a favor.

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PSC100
Dec 9, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. the teacher grades extremely hard, there is a quiz EVERY day in class, and the midterms will KILL your grade

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POCS100
Dec 18, 2008

GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN. BELIEVE ME, I READ THESE COMMENTS AND I DIDNT BELIEVE THEM. I AM A STRAIGHT "A" STUDENT WITH OVER A 4.0 AND I FAILED THIS CLASS. HIS GRADING IS COMPLETELY UNFAIR, NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU WORK YOU WILL STILL GET HORRIBLE GRADES. I WENT TO HIS OFFICE HOURS 3 TIMES, STUDIED FOR HOURS, AND I STILL FAILED. GET OUT NOW!

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POSC0001
Dec 18, 2008

Absolute worst class I have ever taken. Should not be allowed to teach a 100 level class. Awful. Do NOT get stuck in this class.

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POSC0001
Dec 18, 2008

I am genuinely surprised that this man has a job. His reputation on this site is identical to his reputation on campus for the most part, especially in the advisement department. He seems totally unaware that 100 level classes are introductions. He provides no rubrics, no criteria, but proceeds to tear apart every assignment that gets submitted.

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POLSC100
Dec 22, 2008

This was the worst class I have attended at Long BEach, possibly my entire college career. He seems to be passionate about the subject but fails horribly at teaching it. His grading scale makes you think its possible to do well, but then you realize the grading scale is structured so that some actually pass the class. DONT DO IT! U WILL FAIL!

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POSC100
Dec 22, 2008

DONT DO IT! SERIOUSLY, DON'T. You will hate class, polisci and yourself for not listening to the comments posted by the MAJORITY

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POSCI100
Apr 24, 2009

HORRIBLE professor. grades extremely hard. teaches like it is an upper level class. Lectures entire class up till the last minute. Does not make eye contact with students. very old. he should not be teaching anymore... do yourself a favor and listen to all these bad comments about him . He is known to be the worst teacher in the PoSci department.

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POSC482
May 3, 2009

Great professor! If you want to LEARN and go on to grad/law school then he will prepare you. If you lazy and want an easy A for doing nothing then do not take this class. If you go to class and do the readings then you will EARN an A. This class is a challenge, but anything worth having in life takes work.

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POSC371
May 28, 2009

DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!! Trust me, it's not only "lazy" students who cannot pass his class! He's the worst professor I've ever had. Ever!

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POLSC100
Jun 25, 2009

Although I really appricated his style of teaching it was not appropriate for an Intro class. If it were un upper level class awesome - but it wasn't and he kicked my ass. Learned alot but I shouldn't have to do that much work for a 100 level course. He had his favorite students who could ro no wrong I was not one of the.

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POSC371
Oct 29, 2009

This professor forces his students to purchase 5 course items, 3 of those are expensive text books with opposing views on the same issue. However, despite all the reading you will need to do, due to his horrible lecture style, in the end it will all be useless because his fragmented political opinion is the only thing that really counts.

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POSC371
Oct 29, 2009

This professor forces his students to purchase 5 course items, 3 of those are expensive text books with opposing views on the same issue. However, despite all the reading you will need to do, due to his horrible lecture style, in the end it will all be useless because his fragmented political opinion is the only thing that really counts.

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POSC100
Dec 7, 2009

If you are dorming, do NOT buy NY Times! It does NOT deliver to dorms. For a GE, it felt more like an upper division class. Lectures are pointless to go to as half the time I felt like he was just repeating the text. Grades strictly. As long as you read however you should learn a thing or to about politics.

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POSC371
Dec 16, 2009

DO NOT TAKE STEINER! His teaching style and lectures are unclear (I can't stress this enough!), his tests are poorly structured and unpredictable, yet largely impacting on your grade. To top it off, he requires that you purchase 3 expensive books and a NY Times subscription. YOU WILL NOT LIKE HIM, YOU WILL HAVE A HARD TIME.

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POSC100
Dec 16, 2009

Please Please Please do not take this class with this professor because you will not be successful because the professor does not give you the tools to do so. For your own benefit try to find another professor or wait until the next semester, it is worth it. Steiner has an extremely skewed outlook on the way a lower division class should be run.

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POSC371
Dec 17, 2009

horrible teacher. DO NOT TAKE HIM. Even if you do all of the reading assignments, it's not a guarantee you will pass the class. Daily quizzes that don't count for much if any of your grade. Large part of the grade are the three tests. Study guides make no sense and are very lengthy. A lot of work to try and get a C in the class.

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POSC100
Dec 18, 2009

This class will make you miserable. Everything that was said before is completely accurate. You can try reading, highlighting, and taking your notes, and still may not pass. Gave half credit on the essay portion of a test because I was supposed to have more knowledge on the subject than what was provided. Don't waste your time taking this class.

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POSC371
Jan 3, 2010

"Intro" to International Relations it is NOT. It's a tough class, and the professor expects students to have a complete handle on concepts and material, which is not possible at this level. His grading policy is totally subjective and is unfair. His expectations are never clear. Otherwise, he's a smart guy in a fun and challenging class.

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POSC100
Jan 4, 2010

His expectations for a 100 class-level are just too high. Grading and test questions are so subjective! Reading requirement everyday, couple of reports, difficult tests... He knows his stuff, throws some funny comments once in a while, and can be a little understanding, but he just doesn't teach well! Avoid this professor.

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HIST100
Jan 20, 2010

do not take this class! he is impossible! I'm an A or B student at the worst and i almost didn't pass! his grading is really weird too! i never really knew what grade i had. doesn't use beachboard at all! the reading was excessive! especially for a 100 LEVEL CLASS! i went to his office hours multiple times and it was pointless! DO NTO TAKE HIM!!

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POSC371
Jan 25, 2010

If you take his class, get ready to leave frustrated and extremely dazed and confused. There are major discrepancies between what he expects from students regarding content on tests and in papers, and how he grades. Most of his lectures were hour and a half long tangents that didn't help with the course content. Left the class bitterly.

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POSC100
Apr 29, 2010

Never take his class! I went to class every day, did all of the assignments, and studies for HOURS on his tests... Still got a C. And he curves the whole class 10%. Half of his test questions are vague and do not make sense. His lectures are even worse. He rambles about nonsense and won't understand you if you ask a simple question.

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POSC100
May 13, 2010

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS PROF. Worst prof. ever, he doesn't know how to teach and goes on and on about nothing. His tests are impossible to do well on. I went to every class and studied for every test and literally failed. I SUGGEST DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!

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PLSC100
May 21, 2010

Worst teacher I've ever had. His tests are difficult, even if you know the material, attend class daily, and read the required readings. He is very discouraging. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

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POSC100
Jun 7, 2010

His class was very difficult.i got a 48% on my first test..59% on my second..scored very low on the book reports HOWEVER he lets you redo book reports and a test grade. i did that.im not sure what i got on them but i ended up getting a B in the class and YES i was very surprised.i was expecting a D so i think going to his office hours DID help out

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POSC100
Jun 12, 2010

Last political science teacher anyone should even consider. If If this was the last class available and the only one I needed to graduate I would wait another semester. I can't believe this guy has a teaching credential.

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SCIENPOSC
Dec 1, 2010

get away do not take this professor i did all the requirements and he is crazy test are super hard just dont take it his class is so boring plus the assignments are vague

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POSC101
Dec 1, 2010

I looked him up on this site and thought he can't be that bad. I was WRONG. Even if you do the readings, it's not enough because his daily quizzes are so vague, along with the midterms. Also, he is a very hard grader when it comes to essays. Me being a good writer, got 25/50 on the papers. Please wait another semester if this is the only prof left.

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POSC100
Dec 3, 2010

I took this guy my first semester of college and he is hard. Theres readyings every day. Theres two midterms one final and two book reports. I failed both midterms, I did bad on the first book report, got a good grade on the second one who know what i got on the final.At the end i got a B on the class. Quiz daily get it right and its xtra credit.

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POSC100
Dec 19, 2010

for a 100 class it was pretty hard... mandatory attendance and reading assignments, 2 midterms 1 final, 2 bk reports, study guides provided, a simulation, everyday quizs(bonus point)... this IS NOT an easy class watsoever... he can't grade at all... answers questions with another question and puts you down when your asking for help... DO NOT TAKE!

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POSC100
Apr 28, 2011

Dont take this class... Find a different professor ...more then likely you will end up dropping it ...There were over 30 students enrolled in the beginning of the semester and I think were down to about 14 now... He teaches you nothing I know the same amount as I did the first day walking into the class...

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POSC100
Jun 3, 2011

He is very demanding when it comes to work. He really does treat us like upper division students and expects you to know as much as he knows. I wouldn't take his class again if I had to.

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POSC100
May 7, 2012

He is a very annoying professor, he constantly asks the students questions that they do not know and he probably gets a kick out of it. There are 2 midterms and a final, you will do terribly on everything and somehow end up with a B or C. He reads these ratings to the class at the beginning of the semester and says he will change....he doesn't.

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POSCI100
May 15, 2012

First off, this teacher is very bad. If you ask him a question, he goes in circles and when he wants you to answer an essay question, the instructions would make it seem easy but once you get it back, there are tons of red marks and a 25/50 on the top. In other words, he makes things harder than they should be.

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POSC100
Jun 3, 2012

Political Science is a serious subject. It makes me sad that some students do not appreciate the high quality of instruction provided by this professor and go to efforts to scribble meaningless nonsense about it. Dr. Stiener is organized, respectful, prepared, intelligent, and with it. I am super grateful for the opportunity to learn from him.

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POSC101
Aug 29, 2012

Tough. He is not an easy grader either, but participation and attendance help A LOT. With my work, I expected a D, yet I managed to get a B (I have no idea how i got that grade).

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POSC100
Dec 18, 2012

Did not enjoy this class. He did not grade fairly. There were plenty of times where I disagreed with my grade so I'd ask him about it, and he'd be unable to back his reasoning for it. I did every extra credit, miraculously bounced from a D to an A. Hard class, but doable. Don't recommend.

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POSC100
Jan 20, 2013

The material he does present in class during lecture is pretty clear, but he expects you to completely understand the readings AND read in between the lines. Sometimes when he asked students questions it seemed like he was expecting us to fail. He also interrupts you even if you have the right answer. I got an A, but I worked very hard.

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POSC100
Mar 27, 2013

Let me just sum it up for you...If you care about education and your sanity, don't take this class. Otherwise sit back and fail in life because you will.

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POSC100
Apr 22, 2013

whatever you do, DO NOT take this teacher. There was never a moment in the semester that I was not stressing about my grade. A 76% was the highest grade on a exam. Majority of the class failed two of the exams, If you think office hours will help; think again. I went to his office hours and it just made me more confused and frusrated. STAY AWAY!

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POSC100
May 12, 2013

Worst Prof.ever. He will fail u if you have different political opinions from his. You will fail every writing assignment.Even if you try to write something on the essay part of the exam, he will give you 0 points !!! Must read everyday from three different books. Lectures are so confusing. Never ask him a for help. If you want to learn, don't take

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POSC486
May 13, 2013

Prof. Steiner is the WORST teacher I had in my life. I am now a successful attorney with 20 years experience, law review, worked for judges etc. back in 1985 Prof. Steiner told me in office hours that I had no business being in a University and that my writing was incomprehensible. I attended 5 colleges and he is my only horrible teacher. AVOID!

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POSC100
Jul 19, 2013

Steiner is a really hard professor. But you can do it. Just read the book and due extra credit I passed with a c but its because his grading is different in his classroom. He knows his stuff just that he is really demanding. Just do your homework like a college kid suppose to do.

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POSC100
Sep 18, 2013

OMG. He is SOOOOO confusing. This is my first year as a freshman at Cal State and I hate going to this class. He goes in circles and when I take notes it's very vague. I can never understand what the point of his lectures are. He doesn't get to the point, kind of just rambles on about politics. I really hope I pass this course. Horrible teacher!!

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INTROTOIR
Nov 17, 2013

The hardest professor I've ever had, but I'll tell you what: I learned the heck outa international relations period.

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POSC100
Dec 4, 2013

This is the worst professor I have ever had. His lectures are extremely confusing, I could never tell when he was ending a topic and going onto another. The "book report" he assigns is a JOKE! He told us that there was no way we could fail since the answers were going to be based on our opinions. He still gave me a D on the assignment. AVOID!!

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POSC100
Dec 17, 2013

He LOVES putting students down and making them feel stupid. At the end of the semester no one would participate and he would wonder why. BECAUSE he always has be right and only his opinion matters. P.S. the highest grades on exams are B-, congrats Barry, congrats. You succeeding in failing half the class.

4.0
3.0
POSC100
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2014

The class is not as hard as the other reviewers say. It is boring and the professor will constantly put down students, however the midterms are pretty straightforward if you study. Overall I think the other reviewers just weren't use to the amount of workload. I would recommend this class since I felt that I learned a lot.

4.0
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POSC100
Feb 26, 2014

The class is not as hard as the other reviewers say. It is boring and the professor will constantly put down students, however the midterms are pretty straightforward if you study. Overall I think the other reviewers just weren't use to the amount of workload. I would recommend this class since I feel that I learned a lot.

4.0
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POSC100
Mar 3, 2014

To be honest, for a person who has no passion for history and very little interests in governmental affairs, this class was not as difficult as the previous reviewers had described it to be. Professor Steiner is incredibly intelligent and I do enjoy his method of teaching! just do the assignment and pay attention in lecture and you'll do fine!

3.0
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POSC100
Apr 23, 2014

Steiner is an extremely difficult grader, you have to be on top of all of your assigned readings prior to class or else you might as well not attend. he expects all students to understand the readings to the deepest level possible. His exams are crazy hard. hardly anyone gets a B or better. Only recommend to students who TRULY love politics.

3.0
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POSC100
Apr 27, 2014

Professor Steiner knows what he is talking about when he teaches, you just have to do the assigned readings or you'll be lost as to what he's talking about. He does meet with each student to discuss grade improvement and techniques to help you pass his class. However, the course is still difficult. The exams are tricky and he assigns seats.

5.0
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POSC100
Grade: A-
May 6, 2014

you only need 400/500pts total for the class to get an A, which is NOT AT ALL difficult if you take good notes since the test is based on lecture. he makes it less boring by calling on students in class. the quizzes are based on important pts of assigned reading. I learned a lot from him, though I consider myself a complete dummy in politics

5.0
2.0
POSC100
May 16, 2014

if you're not planning on attending lectures regularly then you won't pass with good grades.

1.0
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4867
Grade: B+
Oct 14, 2014

The teacher is weird. You're worst class ever. Don't take it.

1.0
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POSC100
Grade: A-
Nov 24, 2014

he grades the two book reports hard with questionable grading. Tests are somewhat easy if you read the book carefully. He requires a subscription to the new york times but it is completely unnecessary. Offers a decent amount of extra credit. Lectures are weird and he rambles.

1.0
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POLISCI100
Grade: C-
Dec 14, 2014

He is the worst professor I have ever had. His lectures are all over the place, it's hard to follow him. He assigns Book Reports in which you are told to answer questions in your opinion, but if you don't answer in his opinion you're looking at an F. He doesn't know how to help his students or to run a successful class. STAY AWAY

1.0
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POLISCI100
Dec 24, 2014

I would dread going to this class. His lectures were really boring and all he would do was talk for the entire time. His lectures are all over the place. He is also a tough grader. Try not to pick this class with him!

1.0
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100
Jan 21, 2015

Worst professor I have ever had. He is very rude and dies not work well with you. Terrible book that doesn't make sense will get assigned and he will spend most lecture time on this book. Attendance matters, so don't skip the class. I would advise to not take this class, but if you have to make sure you read the book and try not to fall asleep

1.0
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POSC100
May 21, 2015

This Professor is the worst professor I have ever taken in my life! his lectures are all over the place . He has no power points which makes it very hard to follow. HE assigns a book report which is really hard to understand and really boring. it is IMPOSSIBLE to get a grade higher than a C because he is a really tough grader.I don't recommend him.

2.0
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POSC100
Grade: B
Oct 18, 2015

I failed the midterm and the final and got a C on the two book reports and came out of the class with a B, not sure how the grading worked that out but whatever, go to his office hours and pretend you're interested and you'll pass, that's what I did and I don't know anything about political science after taking the class.

1.0
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POSC100
Grade: C
Nov 10, 2015

Worst professor I have. In an effort to succeed in this class I went to his office hours to discuss the book report he assigned. He was no help and answered all my questions with questions. Even his lectures are unclear and dull. Avoid him if you can!

1.0
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POSC100
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2015

Horrible professor, I enjoy political science it's my major, but he made me want to change my major. He lectures for the entire class period in a monotone voice. I do not recommend taking this class.

3.0
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POSC100
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2015

difficult to understand, talks through entire class period, difficult to follow along because there are no notes provided, educated teacher but cannot seem to educate others because he answers questions with questions, makes this class more difficult than it should be and boring.

2.0
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POCS100
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2015

This class was the hardest class I've ever taken in my life. 3 books are required to read or else you will never pass. His multiple choice questions are straight forward from the notes and the books. But, when it comes to grading essays, he is a very hard grader. Honestly, you will learn a lot, but it will be really hard to get a good grade.

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POSC100
Feb 20, 2016

Worst professor in the history of processors. He puts down every student who has a different opinion than he does. He is NOT there to help students at all, he just wants to get paid for his lectures and leave. He makes me want to quit school and die under a rock.

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PLSC100
Feb 22, 2016

By far the worst class I have ever taken, he rants for so long calls you out. raises his voice, isn't clear on material. you will have to purchase 5-6 books read them and quiz almost every class. Class is never canceled it takes the entire allotted time. He made history much more boring than it already is. DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE. AVOID AT ALL COST

2.0
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PLSC100
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 4, 2016

If you are taking Intro to U.S. Government for a grade, do not take this class. He really cares about what he is teaching, very passionate and I respect that. However, if you find yourself not really caring too much about politics and just want that C, go somewhere else.

2.0
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PLSC100
Apr 12, 2016

I thought I was prepared for the worst but I was wrong. This professor bored me out every class and I'm pretty sure others as well. His lectures are very boring and there's no clear way to take note on what he's saying. The only note you'll get is the reading you do on your own and it is A LOT of reading.

2.0
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POCS100
May 16, 2016

Terrible. Im not one to write anything poor about teachers, but this needs to be said. He does not make his class interesting at all and grades EXTREMELY tough. A class that should be very straight forward is made difficult because Steiner cannot connect with his students and excepts answer that only agree with his perspective.

5.0
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PLSC100
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2016
Would take again

tough but honestly learned so much from this MAN. randomly knows a lot of facts about frogs and ran for mayor multiple times, lost by 1 vote. runs water parks, eats well. good guy, better teacher

1.0
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POSC100
Oct 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class is quite possibly the worst one you will ever take. If you want to sit and listen to someone rant about few things that will be on the test, then by all means you do you. But if you enjoy passing and don't like to sit through BS "lectures" then yeah don't recommend. His standards rely solely on his own political views and answers he has in his head that he will not stray from no matter how close you may be to his answer, it's still wrong. Class average so far has been a solid 60%. Power points do not exist. Brief lecture outlines do but they're useless.

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POSC100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Hands down the worst class I have ever been a part of.

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POCS100
Grade: C
Feb 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE avoid if you can. He requires FOUR textbooks for his class alone. He is a RELENTLESS grader. If you do not share the same views as him, you will get a low score. If you do not use The New York Times for the essay portion, you will will fail that portion. I still took his class after reading these reviews, and I regret it. PLEASE avoid.

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POSC100
Grade: C
Mar 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I'm graduating this semester and reflecting on all the classes I have taken. This one is the absolute worst. This class is harder than most of my 400 level classes which is ridiculous, because this is suppose to be a 100 level introductory course. He assigns an immense amount of reading and indulges in incredibly dry lectures. AVOID AT ALL COST.

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POCS100
Grade: Not sure yet
May 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice person when you talk to him one on one, but his class is really a mess. His lectures are so boring and so hard to follow because he doesn't use powerpoint nor does he really follow his outline. If you don't read the book you're screwed. Really would not recommend if poly sci isn't an interest of yours.

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POCS100
Oct 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's tough. Very tough. Prof. Steiner is exactly how I had imagined a college professor back in high school. An old man with just his knowledge and a writing board. He lectures for the whole class so you really need to pay attention to what he says. Don't miss class and do the readings and you should pass. Class taught me to work hard for an A.

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