4.2

Cecil Dorsey

Political Science - San Jacinto College South

4.2
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Quality
1.8
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Great teacher but learning wise, not so much

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GOVT2301
Nov 18, 2003

Easy!! Take him. Funny guy with lots of personality

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GOVT2301
Apr 26, 2004

cool guy take him

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GOV2301
May 7, 2004

Leads class debate while teaching. Easy going. Funny. Will take his next Gov class.

5.0
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GOV2302
May 28, 2004

Very cool guy. I took him for a spring mini, he made the class interesting 3 hrs a day 5 days a week for 3 weeks. His teaching style is great, tests not compicated but not something you may blow off. One of the best instructors at san jac.

5.0
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GOVT
Jul 16, 2004

So much fun! Interesting to listen to! Makes the class be exciting. Answers all your questions. Lets you leave early! THIS GUY IS THE GREATEST TEACHER EVER!

5.0
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GOV2302
Jul 17, 2004

Very easygoing and nice. Gives study guides for the test that are basically EXACTLY like the test. Just fill them out and study and you'll get a good grade. Grades the paper easily; I know my paper sucked and I got a 100.

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GOVT2301
Nov 9, 2004

Amazing guy, does his best to be bipartisan but he is clearly conservative. Grades his papers genorously.

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GOV2302
Nov 14, 2004

Study guide is not all on the test but this class is easy. You are going to have to study.

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GOVT
Dec 2, 2004

He ROCKS! He is a fun teacher and always has something to say! Interesting and easy class

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GOVT
Dec 7, 2004

Very cool guy! Very easy and fun! I wanted to go to this class everyday.

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GOV2302
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2004

he's a fun teacher. tests are based from book. don't have to come to class b/c lectures don't help. if you do come to class, he'll probably like you better. for a paper, he has you write a 3 page paper of a summary and opinion of an article. grades the paper easy.

5.0
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GOVTHONORS
Dec 13, 2004

He is a great teacher. Lots of fun and very understanding!

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2NDHIST
Apr 7, 2005

obviously biased. he's very offensive as a person but a good teacher. good to take in the summer/mini.

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GOVT2302
Apr 18, 2005

Dorsey is alright, but only take him if u register too late to get into Dr. Bolen's class. His tests are from the book. His lectures are enjoyable, but usually just rants and tangents and do not apply to his tests for the most part. He is somewhat anal about the format of the class paper.

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GOV1301
Apr 20, 2005

Loved this class. Funny teacher with a great personality. Easy class but informative

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GOV1301
Apr 20, 2005

Class is fun if you like to hear about coffee and his sons. You'll have to read the book on your own but the tests are easy if you study a little.

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GOV
May 8, 2005

I love going to his class. This ways the only class I was happy to go to! Take him!!

5.0
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GOV2302
May 15, 2005

Very funny but at the same time a great teacher

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GOVERNMENT
May 23, 2005

very cool teacher, test are easy if you use the study guide. I took him for both parts and made A in both classes. Good to take for mini.

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GOVT2302
May 28, 2005

dorsey is an easy teach you get an A if you read the book because barely anything comes from his lectures. he does have a conservative view in things so if that bothers you you shouldnt take him but he is an easy teacher

5.0
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GOVT2301
Jul 11, 2005

This instructor wants you to take away an interest in government rather than memorize facts. As a result I did well and remember more from his class than my other government class in which I was sweating blood to memorize dates. His lectures are fun and interesting.

4.0
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GOVERNMENT
Aug 6, 2005

Really funny guy, but lectures have to do with nothing basically. Do study guides and read the book. Easy A.

5.0
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GOVERNMENT
Aug 30, 2005

Awesome Teacher! Funny, will work with grades, not boring!

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GOVERNMENT
Sep 4, 2005

Mr. Dorsey is one of the greatest professors I've ever had. Not hard at all, tests are pretty mild, and he's HILARIOUS if you have a good sense of humor! You gotta work a little & read the chapters, but no class work, and no real homework besides Final

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GOVERNMENT2
Nov 7, 2005

he is sooo boring. the test he gives are over several chapters and he doesn't give you specific things to study. I study about 1-2 hours for everyone of his test and I guess my study methods just don't work because his test were hard. The thing that really makes me mad is i study... I wrote an outline for every chapter.. I'm talkin 3-5 page outline

3.0
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GOVT2302
Nov 11, 2005

If you read the textbook in Mr. Dorsey's class, you will get A's on all of the tests. He does not add anything to what is in the textbook, though, which is a shame. Very amusing stories each class period.

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2302
Dec 2, 2005

follow instructions and you will pass with at least a B. Follow all instrutions even the if I was you instructions and you will make a B+. Follow all instuctions like when I was your age instructions and make an A.

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GOVT2302
Dec 27, 2005

Dr. Dorsey, is a GREAT professor!He makes the class SO interesting and fun. His tests and papers arent THAT hard. You do need to go to class,take notes and study. Put effort into this class and youll get an A/B! I wish I would have taken him for both Govt's.

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GOVT2302
Jan 10, 2006

uh, i didn't show up to class half the time. I just remembered some vocab from the text... easy A.

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GOV1
Jun 29, 2006

If you like to memorize chapters, like being a classroom stenograhper, and LOVE Government....this is YOUR class. If not...this is NOT your class.

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GOVT2302
Jul 12, 2006

I took the summer course. 3 tests, 3 chapters to read for each, and an opinion paper. Do the review sheet, most questions are off of that. Try hard on the extra credit. It helps tremendously. He tells lots of stories, but they keep class interesting.

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GOV2302
Jul 16, 2006

Prof Dorsey is a sweet old man that likes to ramble on about nonsense and family life but his class was super easy and he made it somewhat enjoyable. Always lets you out early. 3 tests only, no final, an opinion paper. Just read the chapters and you'll get an easy A. i highly recommend!

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GOVT2302
Jul 27, 2006

I didn't like this prof. he's a ignorant old man who doesn't think before he talks. If you're a minority, democrat, or an liberal he will offend you without even trying. His test are ok and his lecture are mostly about his life. I signed up for government 2302 not Dorsey 101.

5.0
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GOV2302
Aug 8, 2006

Dorsey is an awesome teacher and is willing to help you if you talk to him. He is hilarious and he even gives you a review for each tests so it makes the tests easier. It can be boring at times but he'll try and lighten up the class by talking about his personal life. Take Dorsey if you can!

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GOVT2
Oct 9, 2006

Prof Dorsey tries to keep lectures interesting. He goes straight from the text and gives a good review sheet. Opinion paper is the easiest I've ever written. Easy to make an A.

5.0
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GOVT2302
Nov 21, 2006

I highly recomend this professor to anyone taking government. His class is easy and fun. He keeps it interesting. I never once fought sleep in his class. 3 tests and an opinion paper. I wrote the paper the night before and got a 100. great guy.

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GOVT2302
Dec 15, 2006

Mr Dorsey rocks! His lectures were interesting and short, and always information you directly needed for the exams. Opinion paper + extra credit paper. Also provided extra textbooks for those that requested them...then referenced the textbook every night. Wish I had taken him for 2301!

4.0
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GOVT2302
Jan 18, 2007

He doesn't really teach much, mainly talks about his life, but he is still easy. He gives you a review before every test. I suggest you do it and he gives you an easy paper to write on. I totally BSed it and got a high A. I didn't really read the book just used the review.

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GOVT2302
Aug 13, 2007

Prof. Dorsey is a great professor! He is very informative. This won't be a walk in the park; however, if you apply yourself and follow the simple instructions, you'll do fine.

4.0
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GOVT1
Aug 28, 2007

Prof. Dorsey is hilarious! Great professor, I highly recommend taking him. You have to write a paper in his class, but it's very easy. Make sure to follow directions completely and you'll get an A. I had him at 8:30 in the morning and he was able to keep my attention.

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GOVT2302
Jul 10, 2008

The WORST teacher ever!

5.0
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GOVT2
Jul 15, 2008

I got through summer 1 without buying the textbook.. still got an A in the class. Tests are pretty easy since he includes extra credit. The opinion essay is easy too. He lets you out early too! Grades easy.. I got an A without trying too hard.

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GOVT2302
Aug 24, 2008

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5.0
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GOVT2
Nov 17, 2008

Very funny teacher. He has a unique sense of humor but it was a good one, it helps pass the time. The paper is opinion based, his tests are straight from the review he gives, and his lectures are okay. He talks a lot about whatever he wants, and most of it is pretty interesting. Didn't have to take notes since he provides them for you on bb. A+ guy

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GOVT2301
Nov 25, 2008

i took him for government 2301... he is not that bad, he does talk about a lot un-important stuff, test are ok, his reviews were hard for me, mostly cause i did not have a book, lets you out early and sometimes does not feel like teaching and lets you out! take him!!!

4.0
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GOVT2301
Nov 28, 2008

He was interesting and nice. He class was pretty easy, but he doesn't just give you the grade, you still need to study. The opinoin paper was easy if you do it. He was entertaining to me, and i don't like government and history, but he was good.

4.0
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GOVT2302
Dec 8, 2008

great teacher! i would buy the book. because if you do the review. study and you will do fine. he lets you out early and sometimes spends too much time on his personal anecdotes. either way as long as you read the book you'll pass.

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GOVT2301
Dec 12, 2008

I took Mr.Dorsey for both Government classes, and he is a very nice professor, He knows a lot, and as long as you go to class, print the notes from blackboard, answer the review, you'll be fine. There is an essay but if you follow all his suggestions, is a piece of cake. Take him he is amazing, very helpful and a brilliant man, book not required.

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GOVT2301
Feb 18, 2009

I took Mr. Dorsey for Govt. 2301 and 2302. He is the best! We always get out early, and his tests are straight from the review. Your paper is opinion based. He talks alot about whatever he wants, personal stories and such, but I was never bored. He loves students who have opinions. I recomend him to anyone!

4.0
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GOVT2302
Jul 9, 2009

he's an old tired man. but his tests are easy if u do the review, the answers are on the ppt presentations on blackboard. and the paper is graded on following instructions, not on what u write. but he's retiring... so oh well, he's easy though.

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GOVT1301
Aug 11, 2009

Professor Dorsey is an interesting govt. teacher. He likes opinions, he is conservative, and only once did he not let class out early. He wants everyone to do well, and will include bonus on tests. He is opinionated and sassy. I really enjoyed taking him and would recommend him. You do study but he even gave us guides. He got me interested in govt.

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GOVT2302
Aug 12, 2009

Dorsey's GOVT 2302 class was an easy A during the summer session. However, he made a goodly amount of disrespectful comments towards homosexuals, minorities, agnostics, atheists, and liberals during class. It was uncomfortable to listen to and completely inappropriate. Easy A, but I didn't recommend him to my friends.

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GOVT2302
Aug 29, 2009

Mr. Dorsey's tests are easier than Dr. Bolens. Dr. Bolen is a great teacher but his tests are hard.

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GOVT2302
Jan 7, 2010

He is kind of fun, he does let you go early, sometimes he only stays 30min. He does not explain very well and expects you to know everything, you defenetly need to read your book in your own and study hard. I got a D :S

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AABB2302
May 4, 2010

Mr.Dorsey rocks! he's a cool teacher, gives out reviews before the test,study and you'll be fine!he's very opinionated,so if you can not handle that then you probably should not take him!he lets you leave early 98%of the time! he does make a lot of remarks,he practices his amendments lol......... but he is a good teacher i did learn a lot! i got B!

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GOVT2302
Nov 4, 2010

I love this professor he has a very cool personality, he is very clear and honest he will make u understand government in a funny way! He is very helpful and the class could be hard but he makes it very easy! It's a shame he doesn't teach Gov 1!!

5.0
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GOVT2301
Nov 19, 2010

Great teacher. Super nice and helpful. He's the teacher that made me decide to major in government.

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GOVT2301
Dec 14, 2010

He's hilarious and makes comments, but I don't care. I care bout the material, and his tests r meant to be a joke, so you over study and he asks dumb questions. I was sweatin b/c you just don't know what he's gonna ask. If ur a jellyfish u might do fine, if u study and read, it will kill u to see those grades. Gives a review, but it's laughable.

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GOV2302
Dec 15, 2010

Great Professor. If you go to class and pay attention the test are no problem. Jokes alot. Over all thumbs up.

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GOVT2301
Jan 15, 2011

omg! He's sooo funny! You spend half of the class laughing at his jokes. Often get out early. Tests are mult. choice and follow the review. You have a super easy opinion paper that if u do it, you should pass. I never took notes and I did really well. Be consious in the class, and you're good!

5.0
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GOVT2302
Jan 16, 2011

Very fun teacher. Kept things interesting. For a 3 week mini class, I must say that I learned more during this mini course than the full 2301 course. I would reccommend Mr. Dorsey to anyone who needs to take this class.

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GOVT2302
Apr 4, 2011

Oh, Mr.Dorsey is a good man. He's a bit old now, and with that comes old-fashioness! Hes very funny and helps out a lot but he thinks in old ways. He will pick on you just for fun but its not that big of a deal. Plus he mostly hates idiots in Washington. DEM and REP Just study reviews. Made A on 3-week mini. 99 on opinion paper he doesn't read.

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GOVT2302
May 6, 2011

Dorsey is a sweet old man, with some very bias humor. If you are offended easily, this is NOT the class for you. He's very nice, and always gets off-subject but eventually finds his way back. Always lets out early too! Easy class, easy tests. Pay attention to powerpoint discussion in class and read chapters and you'll make an A.

3.0
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GOVT2302
May 9, 2011

very easy class IF you STUDY! he is a very funny but kind of sarcastic man. he likes to mess with you and call you out. he gives out reviews but the tests cover much more than the review. he expects one essay from you.

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GOVT2302
May 14, 2011

Prof Dorsey is pretty cool. He always keeps class interesting but doesn't always tell the cleanest jokes just a warning. If you are offended easily you will have fun. If you use the study guide you will receive a passing grade, but if you read the chapters you will prob get an A

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GOVT2302
Jun 6, 2011

Professor Dorsey is the BEST govt teacher! He keeps the subject very interesting. No busy works. He gives you a review before the tests, if you do them, you will passed. One paper, but its super easy. Follow his instruction on the paper and u'll get an A. Let u out early most of the time. Best Professor Ever! take him if you can...

5.0
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GOVT2301
Jun 21, 2011

One of the best teachers I ever had. He is the one who helped me decide I wanted to major in political science. Hope he teaches for a long time.

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GOVT2302
Jul 13, 2011

Great professor! I didn't want to take Govt, but I have to because of my degree plan. He made the subject really interesting, and it was really easy to get through. He gave us exam reviews, and as long as you do them you will do well on exams.

3.0
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GOVT2302
Jul 22, 2011

Took his class during the summer. Speaks what's on his mind, good or bad. I did not read the book and got a 92 in the class. Go to class! Even though attendance is not necessarily mandatory he adds to the powerpoints he lectures on. I would recomend him for an easy A or B.

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GOVT2302
Dec 12, 2011

This is one of the best government professors I have ever taken. His lectures are interesting and cracks lots of jokes on people. His tests are not hard, all you do is skim the book and look over the power points. I enjoyed coming to class every other day. It was the highlight of my day.

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GOVT2302
Dec 15, 2011

Dorsey was an interesting guy. He is very opinionated about his conservative views. His tests were easy with the reviews he give out.

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GOVT2302
Dec 19, 2011

He was an interesting professor! Speaks what is on his mind. His tests are a tad outdated since there was a new book, and not all the questions were from the book or powerpoints. Still a great class!

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GOVT2302
Jan 17, 2012

Old navy man, he loves to teach and he loves Texas..sticks with reviews and power points

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GOVT2302
May 10, 2012

He's a very sweet old man & loves what he's teaching.He picks on you in a friendly way, just to give examples for the lecture. 1 opinion paper graded based on the guideline provided & 3 tests with reviews for all of them. Just study the reviews & you will be fine. Studying the powerpoint won't help at all. I made an A+ by ONLY studying the reviews.

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GOVT2301
May 11, 2012

FUN CLASS.... he picks on people in a funny way; he picked on me because I'm always one or two minutes late and I'm lebanese haha; he's an awesome teacher and gives 10 points extra credit and sometimes 5 point bonus.

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GOVT2302
May 15, 2012

A often offensive older teacher but he is harmless in his remarks. He is not the best at planning ahead but you sure do learn about the important and often ignored sides of government. He knows his stuff, and hopefully he will be teaching for another year. Don't buy the book, read it at the library. And do the study guides days prior to the test.

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GOVT2302
Dec 11, 2012

LOVED HIM! very funny man. gave reviews that were almost exactly like the test! never made us stay for the whole class. dont need the textbook, and the powerpoits are useless too! just do the reviews and you'll be fine!!

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GOV2306
Jan 4, 2013

loved this teacher!!For the spring mini semester he would only keep us for half of the time or less. However you do need to read the chapters or, skim thru them.The review was some help not much we had one test, the final and a paper due. I recommend him for a mini if you dont want to stress and enjoy your weeks off and if your not good in Gov.

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GOVT2306305
May 6, 2013

EXTREMELY EASY. Dont even have to show up for class often (he rarely takes attendance)and can make an easy A on the tests. If you just do the review you are set. All of his reviews are spitting images as his tests. He is funny and sometimes makes innapropriate jokes to keep us interested. I would recommend him.

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GOVT2305
Dec 12, 2013

I just took this class and got an A. The teacher knows the material and he is quick to try and get the class involved in discussion. He doesn't make you stay in class very long the vast majority of the time, which gives you time to read the chapters. I doesn't give reviews, except the final, but his power points and the book work. Paper was easy.

5.0
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TXGOVT
May 7, 2014

gave us powerpoints, sometimes reviews, he is super easy, gives an essay assignment that is graded on formatting, basically everyone makes a 100 on this essay unless you are really dumb, I seriously missed like 6 days of class and I passed with a B+ he is super funny and the true definition of a southern gentleman

5.0
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TEXASGOV
Grade: B+
Jun 26, 2014

best teacher iv had, very funny really easy. made a b in his class without trying

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TEXASGOVT
Jul 8, 2014

He is a very easy and funny teacher but this class is a blow off class. There are 3 test and an opinion based paper so its fairly easy. The only bad thing is that you have to read the book and teach yourself, all he uses are main points on a powerpoint. Great teacher but learning wise, not so much.

3.0
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TEXASGOVT
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2014

He is a very easy and funny teacher but this class is a blow off class. He also lets us out of the class really early. There are 3 test and an opinion based paper so its fairly easy. The only bad thing is that you have to read the book and teach yourself, all he uses are main points on a powerpoint. Great teacher but learning wise, not so much.

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GOVT1301
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2015

Mr. Dorsey epitomizes the mediocrity of San Jacinto Junior College. Students should be prepared to silently sit in class as he recounts his childhood adventures in a small Texas town. Dorsey is an old school republican teacher. If you are one of the few to be spoken to, so long as you agree (or pretend to agree) with his politics you'll be fine.

3.0
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GOV2302
Grade: A+
May 11, 2016

This is the most cupcake class I have ever taken. We had a take home mid-term. Yeah you heard me right. A TAKE HOME mid term. Easy A. Good for the student who is focusing on other things throughout the semester. If you don't get at least a B it's because you didn't try at all.

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SOC1300
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2020
Would take again

Easy class. I do feel like the amount of work she gave was a bit excessive for an intro class. Shes really nice and is interesting. She made us a test review after we asked her for one. Tests and bb quizzes are a bit specific but if you do all the readings, youll be fine. Revel quizzes are easy as well. Lots of extra credit. 2 exams.

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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (2)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
B+: 1
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GOV

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