She's a very bright young professor. Her neutrality is a breath of fresh air. She knows her stuff, is willing to listen, and answers questions forthrightly. Her only problem is the constant use of the phrase "the reality is..." (43 times in one class!) Otherwise, a great professor. Take this course.

I've had Dr. Schatzman for two classes, this one online, and she is the BEST professor I've had at ASU. Her classes are hard, but if you just particpate, she gives you the benefit of the doubt.

Great teacher! I took this class in winter session and the tests were all essay format (2-3 pages per question). The class was a lot of work but with hard work, you can get an A!

Great teacher, extremely knowledgable and gives fair tests. The tests are right from the articles and videos. If you read the material, you WILL pass the class. True, there is quite a bit of reading, but the questions were fair and her syllabus is clear and direct with her expectations. The whiners expect an "A" because it is an online class.

And another thing, she's kinda hot!

Typical internet professor who only seems to exist to give you a grade. Did answer my emails within a day. Alot of economics readings, but interesting. Yes, her slides are boring BUT they're all you need for tests! Questions come right off of it, so they're great! It wasn't the best quality class, but I learned stuff and its not hard. Good for GPA.

Very easy summer class. A few relatively short readings from the textbook and a quiz every week, and two short papers.

Not a hard teacher at all, as long as you do what you need to do. If you are looking for an online class, whether it's POS 486 or POS 300, take this teacher. I am glad I did.

Really easy class...Really interesting readings too. If you take this class make sure you cite your Discussion Board sources clearly. If you're taking POS 150 online take Schatzman!

Pretty cool class, really enjoyed the topics. Alotttt of reading, make sure to stay in top of it. Quizzes and exams are directly from readings and powerpoints so it's easy as long as you've read the material. Pretty cool class and straightforward

Course isn't as bad as some claim, although I understand if it's someone's first foray into upper division classes. Lots of reading but answers are clearly pulled from the book and Quiz/DB points are easy to obtain. Exams can be worded a tad odd, but the time limit is VERY long so you can easily double or triple check every answer.

Easiest online course I have ever taken! I would recommend this class to anyone who needs an SB credit and easy A. I took it online! There was a 10 pt quiz each week along with one writing assignment. I got a B+

Not too hard of a class. Weekly reading required, along with a discussion post (drops lowest 3). Three, 2-3 page papers. Along with three tests. Finished with an A-. Would take again.

A very easy class pending you read and take a few notes here and there. Teacher always responded quickly and with clarity when I had any questions. There are 10 quizzes, 4 short essays, 3 discussions.I would reccommend this class to anyone.

Found the textbook she gave us AS WELL as the lectures to be incredibly outdated and biased. That being said, this class was way too easy for a 300 level course. Easy A if you want the SB credit, but do not take if you want to learn something.

I will agree the readings are not dispersed well. Towards the end the load gets to be a bit insane. Curriculum could be updated so the last three subjects aren't crammed into one week each. Over-all not a difficult course but can get a little subjective. Tests ask questions with very similar answer options. "Choose the best" can be a bit subjective

I took the 7.5 week online course. Lots of reading, 40 question exam every other week and a 10 question quiz every other week. If you are interested in the subject and do the reading, you'll get an A.

Not very difficult at all. Put in some effort and there is no doubt you can easily get a high grade. The reading isn't that bad, just learn how to scan and pull information and questions from the text. Also, I never had a problem with unusual test questions. She is also very into participating with the students. Good class

Easy class! I took the online 7.5 week course. There were a couple of quizzes(with multiple attempts), 2 writing assignments(2pg & you choose which week to do them), and 3 exams(hard-textbook based). Downside is a lot of reading, but it's somewhat interesting. Would recommend!

OK overall this class was interesting. However, you have to keep in mind that most of the discussion boards are based on what you read in the text. 3 Exams and 3 Quizes. She grades fairly but her major concern is that you dont get off topic at all. The only thing that i hated about the course is that she takes a while until she post the grades

I love Dr Schatzman's classes. This is the second one i have taken with her, and she is just really smart, ready to help, and very, very constructive. I hope she has some courses available in grad school.

2 exams, 2 quizzes, and 2 assignments, which were basically just short answer assignments. This class is a MUST TAKE if you need a POS upper division elective. The two exams make up 70% of your final grade, but little to no prep was involved. This course would be good to pair with heavy duty classes like POS 301 or 401.

This class is interesting and easy. The lectures are not necessary if you can retain information from the readings. The books are well written and informative. The videos and articles are interesting and follow current political trendsmodels. Tests cover material straight from the book.

Easy A! Lots of enjoyable reading. 5 one page writing assignments, plus 3 exams and 3 quizzes (which you can retake multiple times!) Overall, great teacher. Articles, lectures, and videos were extremely organized.

Interesting course material but very intensive. I took the 7 wk online course on top of 4 other courses and I really struggled to keep up. Approx 100 pages of reading a week. DO NOT TAKE IF YOUR SCHEDULE IS ALREADY HEAVY OR BE PREPARED FOR ALL-NIGHTERS. 3 exams worth 75% of your grade, the rest are 3 quizzes (25%) and 5 writing assignments (10%).

Interesting and enjoyable class and instructor. The topic of foreign aid was comprehensively covered and I learned a lot. 2 two-page papers and larger Unit exam every other week. She's willing to be flexible with exam due dates for students who work. Didn't feel overwhelmed by assignments at all. Would definitely recommend taking class.

Class was fun and well organized. Quizzes were fair along with writing assignments. Graded more off your content than formatting. Only unfortunate thing is she doesn't offer extra credit. There's lots of reading, and videos so be prepared to hunker down. I Would have her as a professor again.

POS300 goes through a lot of content, while I learned a ton, the reading load was intense, even for a 7-week course. You have to be alert and likely won't waltz to an A without reading. Quizzes, however can be taken multiple times, and the Writing Assignments were a total joke. Not a bad class, but there are easier ones to choose from.

A ton of reading. Do not take this class unless you are prepared to read. The papers were were actually fun to write (2 papers, 2 pages each), 3 difficult exams for which you MUST read the content to get a good grade, easy quizzes. She is helpful though you may have to wait a couple days to get a response via email. Discussion board was interactive

I took this class as a session A and it was pretty easy. Make sure you take notes on the video lectures because they will help. I never read the book but did use it to take the tests. There are three papers to complete. Not a bad class to take if you like politics.

I took this class along with her POS 260 class, and both were online. I did not have trouble with either one, and I found them pretty easy. The questions on the quizzes are recycled for the test, so pay attention. The quizzes can be taken multiple times and the writing assignments are a breeze. You must read though, that is very important.

I loved this course and the subject matter. There is no traditional textbook, but rather four non-fiction texts covering differing points of view on aid to lesser developed nations. There is a lot to read each week, but the reading is captivating. For the size of class, Dr. Schatzman is responsive and clearly into the subject. Great class.

Unlike many other classes, this class requires you to actually read. To me that's not a bad thing and I found the course material interesting. The professor is responsive and organizes the class well so you understand exactly what needs to be completed by when. I wouldn't recommend taking this class if you don't like to read.

One of my favorite online classes. BB organization is good and her weekly lectures are excellent! She is articulate and a joy to listen to. The material is straight forward and easy to assimilate.

Prof Schatzman made both classes 100% clear, 2-3 test, and 3-4 quizzes. With POS350 there was discussion boards every week, but they were super easy to keep up with. She is absolutely amazing at what she does, definitely my favorite professor at ASU. She really cares for her students and is super understanding.

Interesting and easy course. Two research papers, which are graded fairly. three quizzes, five percent each, you can repeat them as much as you want until you get a full grade. The professor explains the material clearly, but the reading are a most. Overall, great course.

The class setup was extremely easy to follow, there were clear deadlines and assignment guidelines. The work wasn't too overwhelming even though it was an accelerated 7 week class. The instructor graded fairly, great experience. Tests were open-book, open-note so as long as you're a little organized you should get an A or B.

Prof. Schatzman does an excellent job of making online classes manageable. I have taken her condensed and full-semester courses, and I will continue to do so. She is a very fair grader (quizzes repeatable to earn 100%) and provides excellent review of the text in short, articulate lectures. Additional material (articles/films) is always engaging.

I've taken econ previously, so a lot of these concepts were review, but I still learned a lot about IPE. The lectures were engaging and not too long, and the quizzes/homework were quite straightforward. Watch the lectures and you'll be fine. She is very organized, and this class was a pleasure to take. I would definitely recommend Dr. Schatzman!

I have taken 5 courses with her and they have all been excellent! Thought provoking and interesting. Do not take her courses if political science, particularly international issues, is not of interest to you.

Do all the discussion boards even though she lets you skip one, and she will notice. Her lectures are long, but she uses real-world videos that are applicable and sometimes interesting. Her multiple choice tests are difficult, but not impossible. Be sure to read as questions often come from the articles or videos she posts. Good class overall.

I truly loved this class. The beauty of online classes is managing your own schedule and this class's schedule is super straightforward. Your grade depends only on 2 quizzes, 2 assignments, the midterm, and the final - no busywork. Lectures cover textbook; no need to buy it. TIP: focus on your notetaking; my notes are the only reason I passed!

Lots of reading, get ebooks. Tests are open note so you can easily search for key works in books. Content of class is super interesting though, I enjoyed reading all the material. Quizzes have unlimited attempts (free points). Discussion posts are simple just relate to class content. Easy A.

Excellent online professor. Expectations are clear and established well ahead of time. Never had a problem reaching her for a question and grades were posted quickly. Strong recommend for online students.

Really good professor for those who are interested in international relations, econ., or politics. I took POS 300 and 486. She is a hard grader but if you read EVERYTHING you should easily get an A. Don't skip the reading because you will fail. If you are struggling reach out through office hours.

There were 3 quizzes that makes up 30% of your grade, though we can take them as many times as you want till you get a 100% She basically gives you a free 30% of the bat. Plus 7 questions from the quizzes were also on the midterm, word for word. There is a lot of reading, but you can skim as the questions are not that hard. 3hours a week is enough

I took several classes from this Schatzman and really liked them. She had clear standards and due dates for students, is organized and she or her TA will respond quickly to email. I always got As or Bs in her classes.

Clear grading. If you like the subject or at least are interested, you can get an A pretty easily. She's a pretty good model for what politics classes should be. She could be more interactive and provide more feedback, however.

Excellent political science professor and would absolutely take again. Schatzman is very understanding and looks for a good effort in her class. As long as you do the work she's very caring and wants you to succeed.

There is a lot of reading but the homework and weekly assignments are pretty easy. However you must get a good grade on exams they are basically your final grade. Test are open note, however, make sure you take notes on articles. She askesd specifics questions from articles on exams.

Didn't read a single page and still got A's on both exams which are open book and easy to complete if you have the ebook version of the textbook. Beware that the 5pt assignments are worth 10% of your grade.

great class be sure read al the material, write notes in your own words and you'll be ready for exams.

Overall, Dr. Schatzman was a fantastic professor. The course follows the syllabus which is laid our clearly. She provided excellent lectures that really help re-enforce the reading. There is a ton of reading. The only issue I had with this course was that the third (final) exam was significantly harder than the first two.

I really enjoyed her class, this semster was on oil and politics. Since the pandemic, we witnessed the fall of oil and this class came in perfect timing so we all witnessed a historical moment for all parts of the world. She is a fair grader, just read all the assinged readings and study hard for the exams.

There is a lot of reading, but the grading is clearly laid out and the tests are not hard as long as you watch/listen to the lectures and do the reading. I found Dr. Schatzman to be very responsive and fair. I would take another class of hers again should the opportunity arise. Learned a great deal in this class!

I took POS 260 online and it was the easiest class ever. Easy A, if you do not get an A in this course then the issue is you and not the professor.

Literally all you do is discussions, take a quiz based on the slides and an exam. If you read, watch the slides, you will pass the exam. Her exams are pretty easy and straightforward, and you get a lot of time, more than you need to complete an exam

This class and Dr. Schatzman are great. The class itself was super easy. The readings she assigns are all pretty short and really interesting. I have never ever watched power points for online courses, yet in her class, I actually looked forward to watching them! Everything is due on sundays and notices for exams given well ahead of time.

Shes a great professor! I took POS350 and it was pretty easy. We were graded by like 3 quizzes, 3 exams and a discussion board every week. Quizzes were able to be retaken as many times before the deadline! Discussion boards are also easy. Only hard thing is the exams, but if you have done the readings and lectures youll for sure pass!

Prof. Schatzman is one of my favorite political science professors Ive taken at ASU, she honestly made comparative politics very interesting and they discussion board (theres 6 but only 5 are mandatory) prompts were challenging but not impossible. Her voice is nice to listen to for the lectures and the quizzes and exams are open note & open book.

Dr Schatzman is a great instructor. I enjoyed her class and it was very interesting. She gives excellent feedback and is accessible. The group project will be difficult if you have group members who are unwilling or unable to participate in the process. It is 25% of your grade. It will also benefit you to have a strong statistics background.

Very average 300-level class. You don't need to cover all the assigned learning materials. The textbook is referenced often, but I only actually opened it a few times. There are 5 discussions, 3 quizzes, and 3 exams (all multiple choice). Each exam is worth 25% of your grade but contains some reused questions you can go back and look at.

There are very clear guidelines here: one discussion post and one quiz per week with the exception of 3 exams blended in. The exams are each 20% of your final grade and you have the option to drop on of the grades in exchange for a heavier weight on the other two. Very simple and interesting lectures, articles and concepts. It is very manageable.

Took online as a shortened course, and honestly the people complaining about the class just don't care. A lot of the reviews say "if you like the content its fine" but i probably spend like 2-3 hours a week on the class its not bad. And I don't even like the content. Good for gen ed if your good at pressing ctrl+f and bsing on discussions.

Dr. Schatzman was a fairly good professor! I would not say that she was absent, as she was active in announcements on Canvas. The class was relevant and easy but became difficult during the three exams, so I encourage you to review the materials beforehand. My only complaint was the Yellowdig requirement, as it often felt like busy work.

No papers. Grades are given by open exams, open quizzes and discussion boards. Yellowdig extra discussions for extra credit which is nice. very limited extra credit other than the yellowdig discussions

The class was actually very interesting because the material was articles on events that took place within the time frame of the class. The textbook is really boring and difficult to get through. Her quizzes were really easy and exams were fairly simple as well, basic reading comprehension questions. Picky on discussion boards so be thorough.