Douglas Crane
Political Science - Georgia State University Perimeter College - Decatur
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“is very passionate however he tends to push his opinions”
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He makes you feel like you are still in high school by making you do about 60 short essay questions for homework if you don't have them done he kicks you out of class!!! don't take him!
Nice teacher, just do your work and easily get an A on his easy tests, they are directly from the hw!
If you do your work, you'll pass.
Might be a easy B or A...but he is very arrogent! Not many people enjoy being in his presence; if you say something wrong he will make sure that you know you did. He thinks that he is on the top of the pedestal, & you are the speck of dust under it!
Pretty easy class...If you read the chapters and do the homework. All tests come from hw and there is a midterm(which comes from the tests) and one letter to do. He does treat you as if you were five...but deal with it, do the work and get an easy A.
Tests come straight from homework. He gives you about 50-90 short answer questions and 15-20 essay questions every 2 weeks. DON'T miss any class or not do your homework or he will take % off your final grade.
I took both him and Smith, and I have to say he is a much better and easier teacher. He is big on attendance, and scares a lot of people. But I promise you will learn a lot in his class.
He is a very intimidating teacher, but show up to class everyday, do your homework and you will do well.
He treats you as if you are a little kid, he does not mind giving you a 50 on assignments, the final is incredibly difficult!
A lot of my friends have taken him too,and he always picks someone in the class and rides them all year,but if you do your work and do not miss a single class, you'll do ok.If you dont do your work he will belittle you in front of the class.Did not enjoy
Dr. Crane is really strict, but also very witty and funny. he'll pick on you if you don't do your work and count off for not coming to class, but I guarentee you will learn so much in this class. He is so smart and cool!
Do your homework. His quizzes don't count for much, but his midterm and final are 35% each and are comprehensive.
He does'nt give you study guide directly. Quizes are easy. But, midterm and especialy final are really hard. Do'nt take his class. I study really hard, but still get a C. Just don't take him, if you are not a native speaker.
Extremely intelligent prof, pay attention while in class and you will get more out of this class than any other at dunwoody
He is very arrogant, but he knows his stuff. He is very easy compared to Smith.
Crane is an ok teacher but he's really strict about attendance. If you have bad study habits dont take Crane's class because u definately have to study to pass, and don't expect an 'A'.
I learned a lot in his class. He tells you what is going to be on the tests. He can, however, be intimidating, and so I understand why some don't like him. He is great if you really like government issues.
Craine is pretty full of himself but he does know his subject well. That being history and Poly Sci. He's definately challenging so i was happy to come away with a "B" in his class.
Make sure to answer the questions he gives for homework...they are the same ones as the quizzes or atleast they were for the class I was in. Also write a good letter the first time and you don't have to write a second one. The final is the only hard part.
He's very organized and dedicated and expects his students to be as well. Don't make him repeat himself, be on time, and do yourself a favor & do your hw.And turn your phone off if you don't want to see his head spin around on his neck.
I wasn't looking forward to this class when I started the semester, but now it's my favorite. Do your homework and don't be late, and you'll be fine. The lectures are entertaining and informative, and the quizzes come right off the homework. Reccomended!
He lectures very little except to use the class as a bully pulpit for his own conservative Republican views. Lots of homework and many quizzes which account for only 30 percent of grade. Class attendance is mandatory. Exams, unlike lecture are not politically biased.
This guy is the worst teacher I've ever had in my life. Too much homework, no help in class whatsoever. Does whatever he can to fail you. Treats everyone like middle school kids. If you are late 1 minute to class he drops grades from your average. Same thing if you miss 1 question in homework. AVOID
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He's quite a fair teacher but he likes to appear intimidating. Homework sounds like it will be a very heavy load, but is not terrible. He does not count against anyone for their political opinions and his lectures are usually interesting. I recommend him greatly.
Very good teacher. didn't think i could hack it at 1st...but he turned out to be great. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!and you'll be fine. he's a great man
This class requires work, no doubt about it. Do the homework assignments he gives becuase all of the questions on the test come from the homework. It's not as bad as the below comments. Dont let him make you feel inferior. He tends to feed off of thatsoBECONFIDENT!!! =)
Easy. Very conservative and he uses his class time to push his views. Lots of homework. Do the homework, you will pass his class. Again, easy class.
This guy maybe a good teacher to some but i personally foud him to be an "A"Double"S". Not that he does not know his stuff but he tends to pick on individuals, if their views do not agree with his own.
hes fine, just do the work and you'll pass
rude! do not take him--you will not get a good grade
tries to scare people away at beg. of term, i think. really a cool guy. never be late and do every single hw, he counts off each time you mess up. tests n quizzes dtraight fr hw. you will learn alot about current events, though he is mouthy bout his views, he will hear yours.
like all of the other responses say you must do your homework and go to class if you want a good grade. if you don't miss any hw or class you get 5 points added to your final grade at the end of the semester an easy B or even an A. and if you need some help he will help you. this is college people.
He was intimidating the first time around and I dropped his class. This time I have stayed with it, and realized he is not at all like I originally thought! He is a very nice man and really does care about his students. I love his class!
****ING RELENTLESS. good guy and all...nice...but relentless. he will never cut you a break or give you a chance to redeem yourself. do the homework, show up to class and NEVER BE LATE, and you'll pass. ive also found that it's just best to smile and keep your mouth shut.
The only reason why this professor is such a legend is beacuase he has bounced around from campus to campus. He has tenure and can not be fired or disciplined for the way he acts or treats the students in his class. If you have passed his class, it is only beacause you just as anal as him. He sucks!
i dropped his class on the first day because of the sh*t load of work he expected from us in the first week of class.
very very good
He is suck a jerk!! Do not take this class! I worked my butt off, and only received an C...(along with everyone else, except 2 blond twins, who he adored!) He is very rude!
Dr. Crane can come off as an extremely harsh teacher, but the class is easy. He gives questions each week and then the following week quizzes. He is very clear about assignments and genuinely wants his students to succeed. I highly recommend taking his class
Very straight forward. The class is outlined from the get go. Quiz and test questions are EXACTLY the same as homework questions, which he goes over with the class. If you o your homework, never be late & never miss class not only will yo pass with flying colors... he will even gives you an extra 5pt to your over all grade, which you won't need!
Lots of homework but quizzes and tests are straight from them. He doesn't do a lot of teaching except preaching. DON'T EVER BE LATE OR HAVE A CELL PHONE RING THOUGH. Group work is the usual, really easy class.
if you're a minority pls don't take him you'll be a victom.If your major is social science pls don't take him you won't learn nothing from him.If u like sharing you're opinions pls don't take him, he cann't handle it.Dr. crane for the sake of all innocent students pls quit!!!
Dr. Crane expects everyone in his class to love the government, and know how to apply the laws of the gov't. He is very biased and likes pretty girls. Don't take him if you can't remember the whole constitution, and the amendments.
I was kinda scared when I first walked into his class, but it's pretty straight forward. Just come to class on time and do the homework. If you do the homework and skim through the chapters.. for the most part, you should be fine.
boring but doesn't require you pay attention. with not paying attention I made an A. he gives you required hw but the homework is EXACTLY what the tests are based on. tests aren't tricky
Easy easy class..just do everything you are assigned to do and you will get an A. Quizzes are identical to his study guides. The only bad thing about him, is that he will never give you a break. Has no sympathy for you.
He is a very stright forward teacher. Go to class and do your homework, and you will be fine. His Quizes are EXACTLY like the home work questions, so make sure you get the right answers. His class is very slow, but it should be an easy A!! I definently say take him.
strict on being on time, no more than 4 time, after that your grades not as good, only quizes, one writing assignment(easy). fun personality, expresses his opions. hes a story teller. just DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND STUDY THE REVIEW AND COME ON TIME. defenetly take his class i will recommend taking him to anyone. easy A or easy pass to some.
Very easy to get an A in this class.. if you do all the assigned book work - quizzes come straight from these questions word-for-word. Come to class on time and do the homework and he automatically adds 5pts to your final average. He's interesting to listen to - extremely educated and well-spoken.
An easy A if you do the chapter homework and study it! His quizzes are word-for-word from the homework and in the same order. He's an interesting professor! Fun lectures - he wants his students to participate and discuss gov't so it's interesting! So take his class if you don't mind bookwork and can be on time to class!!
This guy is a freaking ****. He gives too much unnecessary work and his essays are hard. The essays weigh more than anything else. I have to admit, his quizzes are easy. He doesn't like people to express their opinion. I'm glad that he has retired, because he was an idiot with too much time on his hands
Ok..he was interesting but he gives an unreal amount of busy work that totals 30% of your final grade. The final and the midterm are both 35%. That is 70% of your grade just for midterm and the final. Basically I had a 94% class average before the final and he gave me a C.
Dr. Crane was a good teacher. Gives a lot of homework, but questions on the quizzes come straight from it. No paper, just a short letter. Very clear about what he wants. COME TO CLASS AND DONT BE LATE! All in all, I recommend him.
Mr. Crane was horrible. His tests were hard. He takes pionts off your final grade for tardies, absences, or late work!!! He retired!!!!
He might give a lot of homework but the homework he gives is on the test. He is sooooo easy!!!!
I have never seen such an egostic Person in my life. He thinks he's a man of principles, but he's just simply narrow minded.I cannot belive the college is still letting him teach after all the complain they're getting. Please don't take his class- That's the only way to stop him!!
Great teacher! Makes his lectures really interesting. I was not interested in Pol Science before but he made me like the topic! Wonderful professor!
He demands punctuality and attendence. He is indeed conservative, but he is no bully. He will challenge you, but he will also listen to you. He will even occasionally admit defeat. Do the Homework- the Homework is the test- study the homework exstensively. HE DOES NOT TRY TO FAIL YOU. HE WILL HELP YOU IF YOU ASK FOR IT. But you do have to ask
I can't believe people are talking so badly about this man. His class was amazing. I HATE Political Science, but he made the class endurable. His quizzes are the exact same as the homework. Basically, do the homework, pass the class. You have to write a letter to a government official, but it's really not hard.
Love love loved this teacher! He made class interesting. He gives study guides and then takes the question off the study guide for the test. Wonderful man and a great teacher!
I really enjoyed the class. made learing government not to o painfull.
COME TO EVERY CLASS ON TIME!!! He is a real straight forward guy but a stickler for attendance. Dr. Crane will not make the class harder than it needs to be. He gives you study guides which are the quizes. Midterm and final are not cake. Set yourself up for success by doing well on your quizes.
NOT A GOOD TEACHER!!! DOES NOT TEACH POLITICAL SCIENCE INSTEAD TALKS ABOUT HIS VERY NARROW VIEWS WHICH NOONE REALLY CARES ABOUT!!! I DON'T CARE WHAT HE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE JANE FONDA OR WILLIAM FAULKNER IT WOULD BE NICE TO ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND THE CLASS!!! THIS MAN NEEDS TO EXAMINE HIS TEACHING SKILLS!!
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The study guides are excellent. The quizzes are basically the exact same questions from the study guides. However, when not in groups he tends to preach.
This guy was my worst nightmare for this class. He acts as if you don't have a bunch of other classes and tells you the first day that most of you will drop because he sucks. I took him 4 years ago over at the Dunwoody campus and have dreaded taking this course since.
Anyone who rates this professor low must be a total idiot. He his a wonderful teacher and he makes the class extremely interesting. I didn't like politics at all and now i really enjoy it thans to him. Easy A if you just try and study a ittle.
The best teacher in the world--will make you love politics. He is laid back and compassionate about the subject. Read the book, do the homework and you will get an A. The best!
this is my dude!!! He mad my class so intersting. He preaches but unlike other teachers he speaks the truth! This man is so smart, he knows how to show you why political science is a class that will help you in the future! Slackas BEWARE!!! this is not a sleep class and get an A, doing HW and listening you will be fine ya dig!!
He is really interesting and makes class fun. He doesn't teach very well tho. His study guides make up for it. They are the exact questions that are on the quizzes. The midterm and final are hard tho, so study for those. Final has many amendments, memorize them. The midterm's short answer is hard so if he ever says anything important, write it down
Preaches and always imposes his political views on the class, although he pretends like doesn't. He does not listen to students, which can be very frustrating. He doesn't respect others' opinions. The good news: the class is relatively easy if you show up!
This class is not for whiners who don't know how to manage their time! He is not harsh, he is business-like. That's what THE REAL WORLD is all about.
attendance is mandatory. the tests are the homework exactly. the midterm and final are kinda hard. just do the homework and study the homework well and you will do fine. its extremely hard to get an A but is a pretty easy B. there is 2 letters that are very easy if you follow his directions exactly.
This is a fun class. Dr. Crane made Pol. Sci. as fun as it can be. He expects his students to act like college student not high schoolers and if you do your work you are set in his class. It takes a lot of work to get an A but it is a breeze to get a B.
This guy tries to make you cry with his workload. The week is literally HOMEWORK, QUIZ, HOMEWORK, QUIZ all semester. In addition, he grades his papers like a madman. One mistake and its half off. He also likes to ramble on and on about how old people are better. Take advantage of this and rip on old people every chance you get.Hes fun to argue with
As long as you do the assigned homework, your sure to get an A, or atleast a B
Prof.is very passionate however he tends to push his opinions. Be ready for lots of work! The assignments take a very long time to finish and it's due every 1.5 weeks. i.e. the first one had 78 short answer questions and 14 essay questions.It took me 5hours to finish.You have to ask to use the bathroom. I would not recommend his class.
Must be present for class. Attendance counts towards your grade! Must do all homework.Quizzes and exams are straight from the homework. If you are sensitive and easily intimidated please dont take this class. He has a strong personality and very intimidating at first but cools down throughout the semester. Fairly easy if you apply yourself.
Just make sure you do your homework!
Dr. Crane gives a lot of work. You must do all homework assignments and be present for all classes. Quizzes are straight from the homework assignments. I got an A in his class!
He gives out infractions for everything: Missing homework/class,not sitting in your assigned seat/asking to go to restroom etc. Get 5 & he'll drop your grade 10 points. He's very opinionated & will spend the entire class period arguing with you. Don't worry- all of his study guides are on his website so you can teach yourself. I tried hard & failed
Dr. Crane's class was pretty challenging. You absolutely have to do the homework, unfortunately theres ALOT of it. The midterm and final are difficult. Half his class dropped midway through the semester.
This is a college class in which we must raise our hand & ask permission to use the restroom or leave the room for any reason. We also have assigned seats. There are a minimum of 50+ HW ?s last one was 76 The tests are the exact ?s from the HW bt he doesn't go over the answers with you. You have to do all of the homework and study ALOT or you fail.
Attendance & homework are both important. If you don't mind actually doing the work, the tests are easy because they are almost identical to the homework.
Absolutely have to do your homework
He's a pretty interesting guy who's not afraid to voice his opinion. He makes his political views very well known so be prepared. Homework is absolutely necessary if you want to do well!
Super strict. DON'T BE LATE. If you study its not hard, everything is from the textbook. Gives 5 points on your final grade for perfect attendance. If you want an interesting experience and a teacher you'll never forget him. Don't take him if you don't want to work for it.
Gives you study guide with 50-100 questions that you must answer every week in full paragraph form. Does not review answers with you. You must do all your work at home in this class. Only will listed to Russia stories in class. There are better professors than this.
Dr. Crane makes it clear as a political science teacher, what political party he leans towards. Very biased. Hardly touches the book in class, but it is your bible outside of class. The coursework itself is easy as long as you do the work. Quizzes are verbatim the homework. The Final will ruin you. STUDY EVERYTHING
Where to start... Professor crane would have to be in my top ten worst teachers of all time. Unless you have a vast knowledge of politics going into the class I URGE you not to take him. Though he seems like a very nice person, he is a solely interested in his own political views, as well as humiliating his students, with ZERO direction. RUN FOR IT
PAY ATTENTION TO THE SYLLABUS! Everything you need to know to pass is online or in the syllabus. Attendence counts. Quizzes are verbatim the hw questions but there are alot. Midterm and final are hard. Don't be sensative. He can voice his opinions harshly. Would definitly take him again.
If you are there through the semester which out begin absent he gives you a whole extra points
Brilliant man who knows everything about politics. His whole class is just him lecturing, but he is very interesting to listen to. Relates everything to the real world and how it affects us. Attend every class and do all your HW, +5 on your final grade. Quizzes are straight from the HW. You will learn a lot that you can carry with you for life.
Interesting lectures, but tough class. He really won't go easy on the students. Excessive work, extremely harsh grading, and even a bit offensive. He actually discriminates against multiple groups based on ethnicity and ideological views. But overall, solid teacher. Difficult, but solid.
Worst professor I have ever had, he doesn't teach a thing in class. He just rambles on about things that has nothing to do with the class itself. He is very opinionated and comes across a bit racist. If you are not good at politics don't take him. I regret signing up for him. He treats you like a kid. You have your raise your hand for everything.
The class was basically homework and quiz the entire semester. He does not teach on what you will be tested on so prepare yourself. If you are not great in politics, don't take him. The final was brutal. You will have essay homework questions every week.. You must raise your hand to do anything. On the bright side, he gives 5 extra points on final
While Crane was very kind to me, his class was my hardest this semester. The homework was sporadic with several assignments one week and none the next. I never knew when the workload would hit, and sometimes I did not know when that work was due. The last quiz was a whopping 100 questions. However, he does mean well and he cares about his students.
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