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You will earn a lot/good prep for law school, but not easy

awesome jokes. funny. keeps you awake in class. he is a tough teacher (lots of court cases to know), but it is worth it. he is my favorite teacher.

if you don't mind homework and going to class on a regular basis, he is great

Dr. Mann gets a bad reputation for some reason...but, he's a great guy! The jokes he makes in class aren't innappropriate, they're funny! By the end of class you've learned more than you think! Take it...it's interesting.

He's a nice person with a crude sense of humor, but he knows his material.

Dr. Mann is not nearly as bad as the rep. he gets. He is fantastically interesting. Grading is difficult, but you learn so much

Mann's alright. His classes are informative and can be interesting. He's very informed on subject material. Tests and papers are hard and he's not an easy grader, be prepared to spend time on papers.

He is not as bad as he seems at all. Go to class and see him for help during the year not right before the paper is due. Don't talk to him about law school until after you take 251 or are a senior. Don't be scared of him, it will just make it worse.

Sit up front if you can; get on his good side by laughing (normally) at his jokes; never ask a question (during class) that could sound stupid - he will eat you alive. Easy homework, but rough final and term paper. Hold out for another prof if you can.

he's not that bad! show him that you care about your grades and go to class and he'll help you tremendously...I did an internship under him and I think he's a great guy!

Yeah he makes corny jokes, but the whole class is basically just taking notes and listening; he assigns homework every now and then and gives you the chance to do homework over if not correct; 1 paper but he will take the time to help you. Pretty easy!

he's not as bad as everyone says - if you go to class and show that you care, you'll do fine. he doesn't grade very hard either, his tests seem impossible, but i think he expects students to think that, so he grades accordingly. i loved this class - take it and you'll learn a lot.

He's really not as bad as everyone says, and his paper can be enjoyable if you pick a good topic. If you go to class, pay attention, and do the work you'll be fine.

he puts on a front at first, just trying to scare the people out that dont really want to be there to learn~study guides for the tests, but if you skim the cases and take GOOD notes from discussion they are cake~dont let the guy intimidate you, you'll get a lot out of the course

Very challenging and exciting. He is my absolute favorite prof. A little bit like my father: you don't know as much as him so you mind as well listen. He is also a child of the 60's and has the draft card to prove it. One of the few POLS profs with that type of history in Charleston.

He is a great instructor. You'll learn alot. Take notes on what he says of the cases and group them together under subject (outlined in syllabus)when studying. Write what he talks about for his papers and ignore his comments of "think outside the box." It will only confuse you and get you a C. Overall, the class is fun and interesting.

It would be interesting to see the grade point average for those students who downgraded his teaching. I came to college to expand my learning, which is exactly what he did -- he challenged me to be a better thinker.

I really enjoyed this class and his style of teaching. It is helpful to listen to him during discussion but the entire class was discussion (it was a MM class so that had something to do with it). I enjoyed the class and the teacher. two essays and a final essay exam. Fun, easy class.

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251 is going to be the worst class in the major even if Creed or Curtis taught it, but I wish Mann were not so self-aware that everyone comes in hating it. The back-loaded grading system sucks, but that's how law school is, so coming from him, it makes mo

first, all of the c of c polisci profs are liberal. Mann grades by student number only so he doesn't hold what you say in class against you. he knows his stuff, he is quoted on political book covers. He will help you if you go to him during his hours. I wouldn't have taken 3 classes with him if he wasn't a good teacher.

He's a hard teacher but you will learn so much. For those who do poorly, it's because they expect to come to class and just sit there and get an A. It doesn't work like that. Go to class, read the homework, and study for the tests. If you have questions, ASK. And if you have a chance, ask him about Patrick Henry.

He is a wonderful teacher! Many don't like him because they are scared to ask him questions. He was my advisor and teacher and he always made himself available to help anytime. He is really in your corner, you just have to talk to him. He does not give out Fs unless you deserve them. He has wonderful stories with a dry sense of humor! Take Him!

He is intimidating at first. You never see his eyes and he always has a cigar. You HAVE to go to class or else you will be on his bad side. If you keep up with the reading and microcases you will do fine. I ended up with an A in the class with little work but the reading. No papers and 3 or 4 test.

He's hilarious. Attendance is necessary but he makes the class fun so you'll want to go. He's not easy but as long as you study and do the work you'll be fine. He's a fun teacher I recommend him but don't take him if you're easily offended or need a lot of attention because he is impersonal. This class is easy if you take good notes.

This was a very challenging, but worthwhile class. Attendance is MANDATORY and you have to do a lot of reading/ studying. Its worth it, but only if you are willing to work.

Not extremely difficult, but still challenging. Most of the class is case study, but he makes it interesting. Attendance is part of the grade. As long as you show up for class, read the book, and do the microcases, you'll be fine. Gives some extra credit and its possible to make an A without getting a single A on his tests.

Overall a very interesting prof, he keeps the class involved in discussions on a daily basis. If you know how to write a college level paper and you do the readings you will excel in this class.

Incredibly helpful in a quirky sort of way...He loves what he does (i.e. teaching and pre-law advising). (Dr. Mann is a kid at heart -- congenial, innocent, and down-to-earth; he's also a great sense of humor.)

Great class if you are willing to do the work. Intimidating guy at first, but he has great stories and alot to teach. DOnt miss class, take detailed notes, do the reading and you'll be fine

I did an independent study with Mann. He can be intimidating at first, but he's really a nice guy! Doesn't give lots of deadlines-so you have to do work. Lots of reading and papers, but overall a good experience. I would recommend doing an independent study with him if you have to do one!

If you are willing to learn the facts and organize your thoughts for his tests, it's a well deserved A. The tests make you a better writer and better thinker and are rewarding if you are up to the challenge. He's as liberal as they come, however and doesn't attempt to hide it.

He was really nice