Boring Boring Boring!!!! BUTTTTTTTTT... 3 EASY exams that you can definitly pass and one bull sh** paper. I recommend her but you'll have to bear with her boring lectures

Must take her class!!! Its the easiest 3 credits you'll ever earn. If you can stay awake and write down what she says and also read the book, you will pass this class. Three easy tests & Seven page term paper on topic you choose.

I had a really great experience with Prof. K. She was a little longwinded, but I felt that she had excellent lecturing skills. Her lectures gave me a total understanding of the subject, and her tests were usually straight from the text. Her grading of the 8 page paper was pretty fair as well

This is an easy class. She gives only multiple choice tests and if you read the text you will pass. There is only one term paper. But everything else is a breeze. She appears to be a little stuck-up but once you get to know her she's okay. Her lectures are really good you could learn a lot by just listening to her. I got an A-.

She's extremely knowledgeable.If you listen to lectures and study, you will do well.I will look for her name when registering for future classes. Some people want things with out working for them.

She is an easy professor if you listen in class and read the material. Exams are really tough. You can do extremely well on them if you read the required text and take good notes.

Every 2 chapters there is a test. Some multiple choice and one essay. If you study all vocab and read thoroughly tests are very easy I never got anything lower than an 88 in that class. Also she drops one low test grade. And I am not a fan of gov but she did a great job teaching it. Also when is learning gov ever easy?

Had her on Saturdays. She had a test every couple chapters. Her tests are M/C and essay. M/C you have to read the chapters. Most of the questions are on terms and important people/cases. Essays are easy because if you listen to her lectures she explains fully until you understand. You basically rewrite what she said on paper and get a easy A.

I thought that her tests were fair and she was helpful. I am a minority and I got an A.Her ideas are liberal, but she allows everyone to talk and say what's on their mind. Overrall I thinks she is a great professor and you will learn about Government.

This professor is AWESOME! She presents the material clearly and if you do not understand she will go over it with you until you do. She gives everyone a chance to talk and is open to different opinions. There were four exams. Listen to her lectures and read the textbook.

I really liked this professor and her class. Took it last semester. It was mandatory for me, but she makes the topics interesting and wants to hear my opinions. she has a sense of humor too, which is always good. Tests can be hard, so be sure to study.

Took her Intro to Gov final yesterday. As far as I think she was really great I enjoyed the class. I agree with the other reviewer, she is funny we laughed a lot. She can be tough but I think always fair. I learned a lot and had a good time doing it.

i REALLY loved this professor!while the class may be a throwback to high school history, she made the classes fun and interesting. she was very good about laying out the ground work, and her teaching style clicked with me. awesome professor, wish she had more classes at JJ

This professor is AMAZING! Seems a bit uptight in the beginning but this may be just to weed out bad students from the beginning but after that you're good. Professor is clear and presents material efficiently. You WILL HAVE TO DO THE WORK! But tests are not hard if you study and she is amazingly fair. I loveddd this class!

A+. Other times fit better but I took her class anyway because my friend told me she was great. Glad I did. She makes it interesting &fun, especially current events. She explains things well and is interested in your opinions of the issues. I haven't taken her final yet but so far 3 tests. If you study you'll do fine. But you do need to study.

Like the other reviewer I took her class because a friend said she was worth it even though her sections are not as convenient for my schedule. Glad I did. She has standards but she's fair and you get the grade you work for. We had a good time with some laughs.

THE BEST Political Science Professor!!!! She's very passionate about teaching and her class is very interesting. Take notes and read the chapters, u'll do Great! I dropped 3 POL classes bc the prof. were boring, this one was a winner. :) ... I would take another class with her!! A+

YES. Don't bother researching any of the other 101 professors and take her class. Study and you will do well but almost more important is that you will have great conversations about politics and an actual good time in class. I learned so much more because those things were happening while learning.

She is a great professor and I REALLY enjoyed every second of her class. If you do the work and read the chapters and do the work you'll do well. I highly recommend her

I liked her alot. Cool.

SHE IS WONDERFRUL, KNOWS WHAT SHE TALKING ABOUT, OVER ALL A VERY GREAT PROF...

GREAT PROFESSOR! She is clear, takes time to explain things and most of all knows what she is talking about. Absolutely loved her!

One of the best professors I have had. Interesting lectures and class discussions, great personality with the class.

Read the chapters assigned in the textbook, takes notes and just be present. Thats all it takes. Her lectures got more interesting each day, she took the time to make students feel welcomed. Totally captured my attention, she was funny and intelligent. loved it.

One of the best professors, IMO. She knows what she teaches and I like her teaching style. You have to do papers but she helps you along the way.

She is a great professor and is very clear about she wants. She Lets class out a bit early and is very enthusiastic and fun while teaching. Shes the best Pol 101 professors in John Jay. Must study that midterm or final

shes a smart prof. tests are from txt books, 1 midterm 1 final, and 4/5 small papers 1 long paper, tough grader, she explains what she wants, learned a lot

Professor Katsanos is one of the best professors, I'd say. She has a way of explaining the issues very clearly and is detail oriented, Even after the class if you have difficulties understanding some parts in text books or material itself,you can always set up a meeting with her at the office to get extra help. She's really good, highly recommend!

Prof Katsanos is a great teacher. I appreciate the way she uses simplified explanations to convey themes and concepts. She has a humorous side to her, which keeps the class entertaining. The class is mostly discussion based with some note taking. It is important to take good notes and read the textbooks to do well on her essays and exams.

She knows what she is talking about, gives many examples to a topic so she can be undertood well for the notes. Take good notes for her midterm and final b/c she gives review sheets for each. One 10 page paper but tells you exactly what she wants in the paper. Has a funny side but tends to cover it up. Overall Amazing Professor!!

At first I told myself "yeah I'm dropping this class", it seemed hard. It got easier the more people spoke up, it wasn't boring at all and the prof is helpful and clear cut. There's a midterm, a 10 page paper and the final all worth 100 points. Very simple but the tests can be hard. Take it if you need the class, it's worth it.

She is a great Professor! Easy going! Two test and they are easy, just know your material. She's very funny.

Awesome Professor!

Awesome Professor!

She gives 5 quizzes (lowest grade dropped) a mid term, one paper and a final... more than enough chances for a decent grade. If you know your math, you would realize that this is better than a 50/50 chance with just a mid term and final. Read the textbook and follow syllabus, you wont fail. She is approachable and VERY understanding.

Not sure what's going on with all the bad reviews, this professor is an EASY grader. This is college, read your assigned textbook and shut up. Participate in class because what is said in class is on the exams. Drops the lowest quiz. Sure she has some random questions sometimes- make up a random and logical answer yourself for the credit. Take her!

Very funny professor. Her exams are mainly essay which is fantastic- it gives room for free expression other than a multiple choice exam to just memorize. You will UNDERSTAND her. I recommend her to all. She just needs to give more time though on exams or to just take a few questions out. She realized this and fixed and curved all the exams! Wow!

Amazing. I had her for POL 101 and it was such a breeze!

POL101 class was equivalent to a high school christopher colombus class. SO EASY.

Funny professor. Explains things perfectly. Speaks loud and clear. Amazing. Well established class! You go Professor!

Such a funny professor :) I recieved an A!

Welcomes all views and welcomes discussions. She comes off as tough in the beginning but as time goes on, she is SO FUNNY and EXCELLENT! Her exams are mainly multiple choice and essay, but are very easy. She tells you where to read in the text for the exam answers. EASY EASY EASY!!!!

As a transfer student and my first pre-req class I found it enjoyable and way too easy. I am a political science major and at the end of the class she even spoke to her students and said she is willing to write recommendations! and also help out anyone as a political science major. Great overall! Drops lowest quiz as well!

She loves her students and offers to write student recommendations. As far as academics, you just need to read and understand and you will succeed. English is my second language and I recieved an A here. Just write and do what you are told! I love this professor and taking her again

Prof Katsanos is an old school teacher and this is the reason why i like her a lot. Her lectures are interesting and very clear. Regarding the grade, we had 3 quizzes, 1 research paper, 1 midterm and 1 final. Pay attention to her notes, read a little on your own and you will get a good grade.

EXCELLENT! There wasn't a class I didn't enjoy. She explains topics in a modern and 5th grade level way. If you don't understand her and give her a bad rating it's definitely due to laziness. It's IMPOSSIBLE to fail unless you want to fail. Don't read the bad reviews because she is very caring, funny and open for discussion. Go Republicans!!

Very happy that I took this class anyway instead of reading the bad reviews. Since it is an introduction class in an urban institution many people do go for free and do not care about their education like the one's who pay and that just reflects on them. This class was way too easy that I needed more of a challenge politically. Then again, it's 101

I love this professor so much! Thank you for being REAL and so funny. Oh yeah, exams are a breeze.

Everyone who clearly disagrees with her or the way she teaches (which is EASY) is probably because of the individuals lack of knowledge or goes for free and doesnt care about school. This professor is very inspiring and a gem! :)

The only class that you can actually be a Republican and have your VIEW listened to. Thank you, professor.

This professor was very tolerant and accepting of views of a Republican student who had arguements based on FACTS and LOGIC. Thank you for this class for not being liberal only. Enough already. Easy class, great professor! Easy A

I honestly enjoy her class she waznt like most professors I had and she wants to hear what everybody be thinking. She makes you wanna think more and her exams are pretty eazy tbh.

Solid choice.

She really changed herself due to these reviews and word of mouth. She definitely takes into consideration other students questions and feelings. She has gotten a lot better and clear than her previous years. She drops lowest quiz. She literally gives you word for word what's on the exam and where. She definitely gotten easier.

AMAZING PROFESSOR WHO LOVES TO HEAR STUDENTS VIEWS

I don't know why this professor is literally butchered on here, overall great class, interesting lectures, very funny, but her tests, man oh man. She tells you everything that's going to be on it but it is very heavy.

Prof Katsanos is amazing! She cares for every student and gives VERY engaging lectures. You will definitely learn a lot in her class. She gives quizzes, midterm, final, and a research paper which is not a lot. If you come to class, pay attention you will definitely pass. She will layout her test reviews and make sure you know what to study for.

Kind to students and truly wants you to understand the material. Very straight forward class; would recommend anyone who doesnt frequently miss class. (Lectures are much easier to understand than textbook).

She gives amazing lectures, she makes sure you understand the material very well. I was surprised at these other ratings, because she is actually great, I would take her again. 2 tests, 3 quizzes and one 6pg term paper.

This professor really be great and to the point. I'm glad I took her. Easy n fair grader. Will take her again

Not sure if I gained a 6 pack from laughing or a new love for political science. She rocks!!

Very caring and understanding. I wish I took her sooner

Very clear. Way too easy. Follow the syllabus and stay up to date n you will pass with flying colors. She is such a great art to john jay college and very respected. She knows how to teach n carry the class forward. I respect her she learned alot. I recommend her to begin building in POL/GOV 101 and on

Her lectures are amazing and informative. The books are a great read and easy to understand. Very well respected and conducted class efficiently. A++++

This professor is one of the best at John Jay. I understand all her lectures and assignments and was graded fairly on everything. Study, learn, write, and you will succeed with flying colors.

Do not read the bad reviews. This professor cares about her students and wants everyone to succeed. Everything was clear and to the point. Participation matters

Her class dope and she real with it.

She truly cares about every one of her students. Im not sure if distance teaching is her strong suit, as she is difficult to reach sometimes. Lots of easy assignments, two papers, two exams and a few quizzes but she gives clear expectations and study guides for all of them. Pay attention and youll be fine.

A respected professor! Easy to get an A for her class! One quiz, midterm, one final exam, and a final research paper. She gives a review sheet and exams are super easy. Lectures do get dragged on but she does explain the concepts well & is lenient on several things. Just need to communicate with her! Do not buy the textbook, find it for free online

She teaches really well. She is so patient with her students and really wants them to learn. She grades by a couple of quizzes, a midterm, a final and a research paper. If you read the textbook and listen to her lectures, its an easy class.

Prof Katsanos is a really good professor. She has fixed criteria for the grading. She tells you all the ways you can get an A in the class. 3 quizzes 1 mid-term, 1 final, and 1 research paper. 1 quiz dropped. You won't regret taking her.