She is one of my favorite professors at IVC. She is very friendly and bubbly, and excited about the subject. She grades fairly and has very reasonable expectations and is always willing to help you understand something.

she is a little bet hard in summer , she curves but with berkley students say goodbye to your grades , beside get ready to understand 99999999999999999999 milion words in one second.

I don't understand her grading methods. She reads quizes and gives people grades like 2.5/30 or 4.5/30. I think class average was like 10/30.

Very good PoliSci instructor, took her summer class. Class was difficult and curved, however I worked hard and came out near the top of the curve with an A. Throws lots of new vocabulary at you, and there are essays and a verbal presentation required.

Don't take her if you want an easy "A". She is a good teacher, but you have to put forth effort to get a good grade in the class. She likes it when you email her for help with essay questions etc. She also does talk fast....glad I have a lapt

She's really big on attendance. You will do fine on her quizzes if you study the notes she gave in class (remember to write extra things she says down), but you can't just read from the book, do study guide, and get an A/B. Bring lap top. STUDY NOTES!

She is a caffine addict & tends to talk kind of fast, so it's sometimes hard writing notes, especially if you're trying to listen to her at the same time. Always adds extra info in the lectures, so don't miss classes. At least she keeps students awake. She also helps you a lot when you ask.

She does not make it easy, but you can get an "A" if: 1- Do a lot of Extra Credit 20 points or more, 2-Do at least "C" in her Midterm, 3-Do your best on the final, 4- Don't worry if you mess up the quizzes 5- take a lot of notes 6- write down her notes on the board, and 7- read the book throughly.

Know political science. Great teacher. Very challenging. Didn't agree with her policital views, that she expressed so often, but overall was a great experience. Learned alot! If you're looking for an easy A, not the class to take. But if you're looking to learn PoliSci, definitley take her!

I dont know anything about our govt and dont care about it at all. Her class was extremely hard for me, since I was not at all into it. I failed almost all the tests, well I ended the semester with a D. Prof Chang was very nice and helpful when I missed class. She passed me with a C. Thanks.

she is great. i took her class but then i had to drop it because of my scheduls chnged. i truly loved her class i wish i could have finished the class with her. she is a very interesting person and very very smart. take it with her. she is very helpful and nice lady.

DO NOT take her class. In my class she went through at least 6-10 pages of notes a night. She talks so fast that you can't hardly keep up, even if you are typing! If you want to learn Political Science it is a good class, but not an easy A. Chapter reading is a necessary evil in her class so is being at every class. Study guide is helpful as well.

Summer class moves way too fast. TONS of notes, quizzes on reading, oral presentation, mid&final. She talks too fast & then goes on 1/2 hr tangents. I felt like I was expected to know a lot about world affairs already, which was intimidating. The majors loved her, though. Know your stuff before taking this class! btw, ignore the HOT ratings!

I loved this over-caffeinated gal. Summer Students- Warning: Carpal Tunnel Is In Your Future. I took the class last summer. Tremendous amount of note taking. Tests, quizzes include tons of info from class notes. Midterm/Final Essays? Oy! Dios Mio! Grades on a curve. Offers X-tra cred. Loved her enthuasism and energy. I got an "A" by the way.:)

She is so hyper lol! you'll never get bored in this class. Extremely helpful and friendly.

she was fine and helpful . but political is not a easy class , if you dont have to take it, forget it fotever , specially for essays, but she is always in your side and will be your study partner is you ask her.

I love her! I was a high school student going into senior year with not previous political science class and I ended up getting an A! You need to read what you are supposed to read or this class will not be easy. A lot of writing, but it was fine.

super nice teacher. She's just so cool that you have to take her. Quizzes are alright, tests are not hard if you study, questions come off from the text and notes directly. Very helpful, she's just very easy going!

Took online class. Had to go in for orientation, she seems like a real control freak or pain in the butt, but after finishing the semester with her I realize she wasn't as bad as I thought at first. She is really annoying in person, so I do recommend taking the class online. Class wasn’t that hard, you just have to make a weekly time commitment. I

I was intimidated at first but I studied hard and showed up for class religiously. I was able to pass the class with flying colors. Good Teacher! Just need to be dedicated.

Diane is an Amazing teacher. She keeps the class interesting with stories, but you must be prepared to write, a lot. Her class is tough, but if you want to learn about government this is the class for you. Definitely not an easy A, but I got one with a little effort.

Dianne is a really sweet person. She REALLY loves her job and she is always excited to be in class and to be teaching. Her love of gov't maybe strong but its great to see her passion. It's a hard class and I was amazed I got a B. There are quizzes at least once a week and she lectures for the whole class. Come to class, work hard, and you will pass

Professor Chang's class was very interesting. There were A LOT of notes though. You must attend class everyday to do well. I would say her class was pretty hard but she is there to help you whenever you need it. Work hard, and you'll pass.

Professor Chang's class was very interesting. There were A LOT of notes though. You must attend class everyday to do well. I would say her class was pretty hard but she is there to help you whenever you need it. Work hard, and you'll pass.

I took this class to fulfill a requirement for my university. By far Diane is the best professor I ever had.She is ridiculously knowledgeable and energetic. Lots of quiz - mult. choice and a final consisting of an essay and mult choice .Class isn't hard at all . At most tedious but manageable. Not a class for slackers.

Dianne really cares about political science and is very passionate about what she does. She's extremely helpful and if you are willing to work she's willing to help you out. Not an easy A at all but if you are willing to take ten pages of notes a class and study you can get an A and learn alot! I wouldnt recommend if you dont like poli sci though.

she's amazing! she's so full of energy, always willing to help, and makes the subject so interesting. i loved her class and would suggest everyone to take it!

great teacher! probably the best ivc has to offer! explains well, very very nice lady, makes every topic interesting. she is just a interesting lady, find a reason to take her a couple of times! not easy though, but worth the hard work

i absolutely loved professor chang's class. she really prepares her students for what lies ahead after transferring to a university. it's not hard at all if you show up to class, pay attention (which is easy cause she's so full of energy!), and do the assigned reading. would highly recommend this class!

If YOUR LOOKING FOR AN EASY ''A'' this isnt the class. She is full of information and you will always learn something new every class.. Ateendence is a must! she grades very hard, talks real fast..be prepared to fill your entire notebook full of notes.barely passed with a C. class started off with about 40 students and at the end there was only 18

I'm sitting in her class right now...shoot me! It is one thing to keep a class interesting by being energetic, but holy smokes. She goes way over the top with everything she says and is by far the most annoying teacher I have ever experienced. She has A LOT of information but oh lord she needs to tone it down just a smidgen.

Honestly, the people who dislike her don't belong in college. She prepares you so well for university-level courses, even if your major isn't political science. She cares so much about her students and she's just a fascinating woman. One of the best professors at IVC and I'd highly recommend taking her if you actually want to LEARN and do well.

She's a great professor with a lot of energy. If you e-mail her she will respond to your questions right away. I went into this class expecting a tremendous amount of work, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. PS isn't my major, but now I am more interested in the subject and feel as though I've learned a lot from taking this class.

She is a very good teacher, but her class is not easy. There's a LOT of note-taking and the quizzes and exams are difficult. I'm telling you, if you are looking for an easy A, this class isn't for you. She's very nice and helpful and gives extra credit opportunities and curves the grade. I learned a lot in her class, but somehow ended up with a C.

hey kids, if you can't handle Chang, then good luck making it in a four year university. Yeah, she goes really fast and has a lot of info, but she gives us more than enough chance to score an A. Highly recommended.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER.

Professor Chang is awesome!! She makes class very up-beat and interesting!! She even has experience at UCI which tells you she is an experienced professor. she is very dedicated in her profession and she wants to help you as much as she can!Pay attention, come to class study and youll do great! People that dont like her are slackers!!!!

Dianne Chang is kind of awesome. She has TONS of energy and passion. You take a lot of notes and learn a lot more information than you get tested on, but it works out in the end. If you pay attention and go to class, you will no doubt do very well.

OH WOW! she is intense!! this class is NOT for slackers! you must show up for every single class and study real hard for the quizzes and exams! Her exams are hard but she grades them fairly. She gives you ample chances to ask her questions about the final so you can do well! If you can't handle her you seriously won't be able to handle college.

This teacher is absolutely wonderful. I enjoyed every minute of her class and learned so much. Yeah, you have to take notes diligently in class and pay attention. So what? It's college! Take her class! She's the best.

Professor Chang is very knowledgeable!She really knows her stuff!Attendance is mandatory.There are ALOT of notes to take, keep up!Offers x-credit.Always very helpful. You will learn ALOT in this class!! But you have to stay on track, pay attention to lectures and read the chapters!She makes you earn your grade! Over-all, great teacher!

This class was very, very inspirational for me. I'm a Business major, yet have never cared for political views. She changed that. Her class is very easy IF YOU PAY ATTENTION. As others have stated, it is NOT for slackers. Study before each quiz, study HARD for the midterm and final, and you're set. Always attend, and always take notes.

Chang is not hard. You can get an A in her class, all you have to do is take notes, don't worry about the overheads write down what she says. She offers extra credit but doesn't use blackboard and never gives out her notes you must write them all your self. Shes inconsistent, if you have the chance to take another professor do it, if not take Chang

Professor Chang is wonderful! She is one of my favorite teachers of all time. Pay close attention in her class because it is not easy. Study hard! She is bubbly and fun though so you won't get bored.

She's Pretty awesome as a professor and knows her stuff but you better pay attention and actually do the work or you're gonna do not so well, but who cares thats college right? She's funny and very liberal, which is awesome for OC.

great professor! her class is a little tough and the midterms and finals are a little stressful, but overall she does teach the material on her exams very thoroughly. im taking her again for another poli-sci course and would not want another professor. pay attention, study when you need to, and youll pass with an A. awesome professor.

One of my favorite teachers if not my favorite. I learned more in her class than I have in any other class. You learn more than you expect to when you enter this class because she teaches you things that a textbook could never teach. If you are a republican you probably shouldn't take her class. Hard class but you learn a lot.

If you're not interested in poli sci at all it will probably be a difficult course. Prof Chang is really helpful and extremely willing to answer questions and emails. Lectures are tedious but taking good notes is important b/c she doesn't post them on blackboard. She is very high energy and eccentric but fun.

Class is not hard but not easy. Going to class is vital to getting an A or B, since she covers topics that aren't always included in the textbook. I guess you could get by not attending class, but its much harder. She's an interesting professor, very lively. Getting an A is not difficult in the class if you put in an okay amount of effort.

Professor Chang is very passionate about the subject. Her enthusiasm is contagious- it's difficult not to get excited about the world and political science during class. Reading the book and attendance are very helpful, per usual. There were plentiful opportunities for extra credit. Sometimes chatty, yet always informative.

Her class is extremely hard, she teaches like a UCI professor (because she is one). I wouldn't recommend taking it if PS isn't your subject and you need an A. However, she is extremely nice, passionate about PS, and you will learn quite a bit about the world if you show up to class. Also offers multiple extra credits if you need it.

OMG!..... She lets you know what to expect from the first class.... It's not that she is hard, or that the class is not interesting (for me at least), but that she speaks really fast, and talks about other things between the lecture, which made me dizzy. =) She expects a lot from the students...I wouldnt re-take the class, but I have too ! =(

Lectures fast, be prepared to take nonstop notes! I really liked her, she has high energy and loves PS. I learned a lot from the lecture, the textbook wasn't really needed that often. There's a lot of material but its interesting and she explains everything. Pretty straightforward class: quizzes, 2exams, and 1 paper (or presentation). Take her!

Prof Chang is probably one of the most genuinely helpful people I've ever met. She truly cares that you understand the content and will help you no matter what. She's informative, passionate, a little goofy, and will be very blunt about the reality of her subject. HIGHLY recommend.

You will need to use the text book for quizes and the essays. I would suggest bringing a laptop to copy the notes verbatim as it will come handy during the midterm and final when you will be tested on about 12 essay prompts. She is very helpful and answers emails quick and is very passionate about her subject which is nice! Take her class!

She's very helpful and nice! She grades on a curve, quizzes are very easy. As long as you study for the midterm and final, you're golden!

She's so sweet and is very willing to help everyone! Study your butt off for the tests. 2 tests in 2 parts, essay and multiple choice. She assigns 10-15 essay questions that you have to fully memorize and only asks you one. Offers extra credit opportunities at UCI. Easy. Go!

this teacher is by far the hardest teacher ive ever had. theres no homework, but your grade is based off the quizes and tests. if she didnt make us memorize a bunch of essay questions to then test us on just one.. then she would be cool. i respect how passionate she is about her job but honestly, SAVE YOURSELF AND TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE.

She is a great teacher who is very intrested in Political Science, and is very knowledgeable in the subject! Granted there is a lot to study, but she helps you a lot and her lectures are very clear to understand. make sure you are in class everyday as she gives out quizzes, but the quizzes really help your grade. She's awesome!

Professor Chang is always enthusiastic about her subject and will absolutely help you in anything you have questions on! She responds to emails faster than most professors. Poly Sci can be confusing, but as long as you read and study the exam questions she gives you, you're guaranteed to pass.(: Remember to read, because all for all her quizzes!

-She gives lots of extra credit -Gives essay questions extremely early before midtermfinal -QuizsTests are primarily from lecture and some from book -Lectures are all words (Good for auditory listeners) -Lectures take up most of the class -Energetic and always answers emails (Eager to help) Excellent teacher and somewhat easy

Diane is a very excited professor. You can tell she's happy to be teaching here. She's easy to understand, though sometimes her lecture "powerpoint" (a word document) is difficult to understand due to organization. Grade consists of quizzes (about every other week), a midterm, and a test. Attendance might get you extra credit.

Diane Chang is a very kind and good professor at IVC. Quizzes were easy but the midterm and final exam was difficult because you have to memorize many essay questions. But other than that it is an interesting course and you just have to put ALOT of effort into getting an excellent grade. She also offers extra credit.

Super helpful and nice person. She does not do make up quizzes though. Her tests are OK - if you study enough. Essay Questions are the hardest part, she wants LOTS of details. Would take her again, and I plan to in the fall.

Even though I gave her a high rating I did not like this prof at all. She is extremely inflexible about making exceptions. Her class is straight forward, just listen to the lecture and you will do fine if you remember what she says. She is the overly friendly type of person where she treats her students as if they are her gossip buddies.

Professor Chang, is a TOUGH grader if you are lazy and do not plan to study you should not take her! I studied a lot for her class and I had an 89% B+ going into the final and she said I got a D on the final though I am certain I did not, she ended up dropping my grade to a C+ which is definitely inaccurate.... Do not ever skip her class!!!!!!!!

She was so nice and a very good lecturer! Only tests are quizzes, midterm, and final, You do have to memorize many essay questions and she asks you one on the final. Make flashcards! She is very enthusiastic and makes the lecture interesting, you learn a lot. Pay attention, quizzed based off what she says. One oral report and essay. Super easy.

I took her for both PS4 and PS1 in the same semester. She's a good teacher as long as u attend class, review your lecture notes, and keep up with the reading. Always responds to emails, and gives u essay questions ahead of time so you can study it (although there are a lot). Offered to write me a letter of rec for IVC Honors Program. Def recommend

The class is quite simple if you attend all the lectures, study from your notes along with reading the chapters. There are about 5 quizzes that are fairly simple if you study well. Along with a research paper based of your choice on a current event. Super chill teacher and funny!

Took PS1 as a high school senior and got an A. As long as you copy her lecture notes, you'll be good for the quizzes, midterm, and final. Write practice responses to the essay questions from your notes. I barely skimmed the book before the quizzes. Only 1 paper and 1 oral presentation (5 min) on a current event. She also offered extra credit, easy.

This class is a really good class to take in 8 weeks. You'll have quizzes more often (about 6) but you won't forget anything because it was so recent.

okay so let me tell you professor Chang is HARD ! i mean you have to memorize essay questions for the final and midterm ! but if you can memorize this will be an easy class for you. I recommend taking her for 8 week course because theres little time for you to forget the information. 1 paper 1 current event presentation mid term n a final.

My favorite professor in my college academic career thus far. Very lecture heavy and quizzes every other week. Her lectures are engaging and fun.

She isnt easy at all. Quizzes on all chapters, but not accumulative tho. Midterm and final are the same way. 40 multipleQs, 1 essay. She gives essay Qs so early, so we can prepare. One each test, She picks 3 essay Qs, and you choose 1. one thing is that possible final essay Qs are 10, whereas midterm is 5. So need work harder on final. very doable.

This class is fantastic. I had zero knowledge or care for politics but I now find it fascinating. If you need to take PS, TAKE THIS CLASS, interest in it or not, Diane will make it the best it can be! Tests are tough but the text is explained in such a clear way, and you will leave with an understanding of what is happening in our society.

Professor Chang is great! Yes her class is tough, you can't miss class, you have to memorize essay answers for midterm and final, but her grading method is very clear. All you need to do for the quizzes is listen to her lectures and read the chapter. She gives extra credit throughout the course and really wants you to succeed. Definitely recommend!

She is so caring and educated on poli sci! She means well always, though her lecture slides are hard to follow visually. Her lectures are fun & interesting & she wants you to do well. There are quizzes & exams, but she tells you how to study for them. You need to listen to her lectures & read the book to do well on quiz/exams. So fun, funny & nice!

Amazing professor! She definitely has a passion for what she is teaching and is caring. Although, she can be fast paced when lecturing especially with her power point slides. Quizzes and exams can be easy if you put in the effort into studying, plus she tells you how to study for them. Essay questions on the exams are the hardest!

Try not to take this class in summer. I am a second language speaker. I never know anything about American policy. It was a nightmare for me, quiz every week, an 8+ pages paper, a political speech, tough essay mid-term and final(green book). Some extra credit in the final can help your grade. Yeah, I passed. If you want to pass, get up at 6 am ;)

Professor Chang is a great professor and I def recommend taking her. Her lectures are long due to a lot of material to cover but very engaging. She curves everything and there is a ton of extra credit! Attend every class! She picks a day at end of semester and if you were in class on the day she picks she gives you 5 EC points just for being there!

Professor Chang makes us to work for our grades. She offers lots of extra credits and for the written portion of the exam, she goes over the answer during her class session. Also, there is an oral report, and the oral report is based on current event. Also, she curves everything, so try to be on top of curve and you will get 100% on this class.

She's enthusiastic & supportive but TOUGH GRADER. Tips: Show interest, email her questions - she loves it, just re-read the chapters in order to ace test. There's no point in using flashcards just read. Make sure your oral report essay has all the criteria, she'll mark down points. Honestly if you take her, Good Luck. Do the extra credit!!

She's an amazing professor who is truly passionate about what she teachs. It is very easy to get a good grade in this class as long as you complete the assignments, pay attention to her lectures, and do the practice quizes from the online site. It's a very fun and easy class and there is truly nothing negitive that I can say about this professor.

Prof. Chang is very sweet and caring, but if you don't do the assignments on time or correctly there is no room for error. Just ask for help before it's due and she's happy to help. Not super stimulating for poli sci majors though, very surface level material and little critical thinking.

Easy class as long as you show up and study the lecture notes. Quizzes after each chapter, oral + written report, midterm, and final make up the grade. LOTS of extra credit. Lectures can be long and drawn out, so typing the notes may be best, since she moves through them quickly.

I took Professor Chang's PS 4 class in the fall and she was a great Professor. This course does need to have effort put in, but is very manageable. The material in the book and her lectures are cross referenced, and make it incredibly easy to study for the tests. Her lectures are clear and thorough and are mirrored in her tests.

This professor's class is quite easy, and she gives clear directions and great advices. I 100% recommend taking her because she helps you prepare for a legit college life, not high school. All my classmates in the spring 23 sem were not even trying properly and they were blaming the prof for their own poor academic skills. Study, and you'll get A+.

Professor Chang is a pretty good professor as she takes pride in teaching. I admire her for getting to know her students by conversating with them initially. My only complaint is that the 2 exams can be a little stressful as you are given 12 essay prompts to study for and only 3 can show up. Regardless, a great introduction to political science!

Overall, I think she's good. Take note that late submission is strictly not allowed. At the start of semester I did bad on the quizzes but still managed to pull my grades up to an A from mid term and finals. Normally, the workload is not much but for mid terms and finals we need to memorize lots of essays. Basically, if you study you can do well.

This professor was super funny and very easy going. Keep in mind that late work is STRICTLY not allowed she won't accept under any circumstance and you go to class and take notes or you know someone in there to give them to you cause she doesn't post them. Quizzes on every chapter and a midterm and final where she has MC and essay questions. STUDY!

One of the professors that I will keep in contact for the rest of my life, you can email her about anything, life or academic related and she would respond back asap! No lieniency on deadline (she let you know). A lot of memorization (as many other Political Science classes), take note on lecture and read the textbook and you'll have an easy A.

PS 1 is not hard if you attend class, do the readings and study for the quizzes and tests. She is very quick to answer emails and help students. One of the most helpful teachers I have had so far at school.

Only teacher I know who doesn't use power point lectures - Thank God. Talks about current events. Take notes, read the textbook, go to class, study and you will do well. Extra credit for coming to class, extra credit on midterms and final. Always willing to help.