4.0

Elizabeth Williams

Social Science - Santa Fe College

4.0
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
102
Reviews
4.0
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

102

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

If you do this, you will do well and pass the quizzes

POS2041 - 3.0 rating

She have the tendency to talk off TOPIC a lot

POS2041 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

11%

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
B (8)
B+ (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 43 reported grades
A: 14
B: 8
B+: 7
A+: 6
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (26)
Gives good feedback (16)
Clear grading criteria (12)
Caring (11)
Respected (10)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Lecture heavy (7)
Tough Grader (4)
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Ratings by Course

POS2112

5.0

(2)

POS2041007

5.0

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POS041

4.7

(3)

POS2041

4.1

(96)
Difficulty by Course

POS2041

3.5

POS2112

3.5

POS041

3.0

POS2041007

3.0

Reviews (102)
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POS2041
Apr 29, 2005

Enjoyed this class immensely. She is a great teacher. Very much a Democrat. You will learn a lot about the government and how it works, which is very pertinent and relavent to what is going on today in the government today.

2.0
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POS2041
Apr 30, 2005

HATED THIS CLASS!! SHE NEVER GIVES ANY PAPERS BACK!! IF SHE LIKES YOU, YOU'LL DO FINE. TESTS ARE TRICKY W/THE MULTIPLE CHOICE...WOULDN'T TAKE HER AGAIN!!

5.0
2.0
POS2041
May 10, 2005

She is a great teacher. She is very informative on what to study for exams. She is liberal but fair and understanding. I am completely conservative, yet still found her class to be enjoyful. I reccomend taking her.

1.0
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POS2041
Jun 19, 2005

Horrible teacher. She takes a month to return papers. If she likes you you will do good. Very unprofessional. She announced the kids that were failing in class. If that was me I would be mad and embarrassed. Don't ever take her.

1.0
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POS2041
Jul 19, 2005

WORST TEACHER EVER! DONT EVER TAKE HER! She announces personal buisness of the students to the enitre class. Very very hard class. the lectures have NOTHING to do with the tests. I definately dont recomment taking her class.

5.0
2.0
POS2041
Grade: B+
Aug 11, 2005

Wonderful professor and woman. Clearly teaches objectives. Class is always interesting and you'll look forward to attending. She is liberal, however is un-bias. Pay attention and you'll do great.

2.0
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POS2041
Aug 18, 2005

Hands out a "test review" which covers EVERYTHING in lecture (what's the point?). Didn't get papers/exam grades back prior to the last day to drop. Tests have trick answers. I do NOT recommend this professor.

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POS2041
May 3, 2006

if you want ot get into a good collage dont take this coruse she gives lectures that arent on the test and is byass towards men. gives out personal business in class and wont help anyone out if they need to inprove there grade

3.0
4.0
POS2041
May 3, 2006

she was great at the beginning of the semester. class discussion was fun and interesting. by the end it was like she was losing her marbles. she never returned homework or papers before the tests, and we never went over the last 3 chapters in class that were on the final. test questions are very difficult. maybe think about taking someone else.

5.0
4.0
POS2041
Oct 29, 2006

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5.0
3.0
POS2041
Nov 16, 2006

This professor was awesome. She is not biased unless you are completely irresponsible and explains everything very clearly. She is a "liberal nut job" but shes very smart and an awesome person. You will learn alot from her class and test are a little tough but gives good notes nad lectures. Always willing to help out students!

5.0
2.0
POS2041
Dec 13, 2006

Williams is pretty cool and makes class interesting.HW assignments take time 2 do but its a complete chapter review.Make copies b/c you may not get some back before exams.She will take assignments up to 1 week late w/only a reduction of one letter grade.Exams-Come 15 mins or late and you wont be allowed to test;but u can take test n her other class

5.0
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POS2041
Jan 10, 2007

Although she describes herself as a liberal feminist...don't let this scare you off! I'm very conservative and I came to like her very very much! She's a great teacher - very open to discussion. HW and exams are kind of hard... but just make sure you give yourself plenty of time to do/study. Attendence is HUGE. I loved her....Highly recommend!

5.0
2.0
POS2041
Mar 29, 2007

Dr. Williams is an excellent professor. She does a great job going over the subject matter. The homework might take some time to do, but it's worth it to do because the test will come from it. I thought her class was great. She was helpful as long as you showed you cared.

5.0
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POS2041
Apr 9, 2007

Amazing teacher. Thoroughly enjoyed her class. Although her test were a tad bit difficult she is easy to communicate, knows alot about everything political, and over all is just the sweetest person. She expects you to be on top of your stuff, but is very helpful if troubles arise during the semester. I def recommend her for gov if you want to learn

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Apr 18, 2007

Sweet lady but she doesnt take crap off students. She is EXTREMELY liberal but it makes for great discussion. HW is long but not hard it is basically just looking up the answers in the book. 2 tests and one non-cumlative final that she gives reviews for all. They are easy if you study. I would reccommend her to anyone.

5.0
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POS2041
Apr 26, 2007

Great instructor but she is HARD! Do all the homeworks and start them early because they take time. Start her only paper a few weeks ahead of time and get her to review early. If you have a 95% or better you are exempt from the final.

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Apr 29, 2007

I knew nothing before i took her class. She is very helpful! Her powerpoints save your life! She gives great homework reviews, and the exams are almost everything that was on the review. The only thing that i thought was hard were her quizzes.

2.0
3.0
POS2041
Nov 9, 2007

This woman is as feminist as you can get, bordering on the line of unfair. During the semester, I missed a test due to surgery and came into class with tubes hanging out of my stomach and asked to take the test, she told me I could if I had a doctor's note (thought tubes haning out of my sides would be proof enough). Guys avoid, girls go for it!

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Apr 7, 2008

I absolutely loved her. Best professor i have ever had at sfcc. Yes, she may have her views but by no means does she try to push them onto other people. I really enjoyed going to her class and although you do have to study hard and do all the work, you won't mind doing it. I would recommend her to anyone. She ROCKS!

5.0
5.0
POS2041
May 5, 2008

Yes her powerpoints are helpfull but she also makes questions hard,and uses single word to change concept.She loves to waste atleast the 1st 15-20 minutes of class talking about her personal life.I also took it very personally for her not giving extra credit points to those who could not vote(international students???)

5.0
4.0
POS2041
May 6, 2008

Amazing professor. Brillant woman who goes well out of her way to help invested students succeed. Be forwarned though, lazy students are not well tolerated and will not get any breaks. Dr. Williams is wonderful, I always looked forward to attending her class. Lively and provocative discussions. Best professor at Santa Fe Community College!

3.0
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POS2041
Oct 29, 2008

The absolute best teacher you could take!! I had her my first semester in college for American Government. She is so helpful and brings her A game. She knows what shes teaching. Her work is not easy, you have to read and study a lot but itll be worth it I promise.Shes fun and liberal! She'll help you no doubt.

4.0
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POS2041
Jan 6, 2009

Good professor. She gives a decent amount of homework but that's what she builds her tests off of.

5.0
4.0
POS2041
Apr 14, 2009

This professor is a great professor, if you study the study guide she gives you and come to class you will do fine. She is quite liberal but understanding of others opinions. Great teacher method!

5.0
2.0
POS2041
Jun 6, 2009

Great teacher! Very easy and fun.

1.0
5.0
POS2041
Jun 9, 2009

Worst teacher I have ever had, She gives so much homework and makes you spend 2 hours a day on her useless assignments. Also, if you miss class one day that is automatic drop of a letter grade! What is this? She wants students to invest way to much effort in this subject, without understanding that students have other classes and things to do.

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Oct 20, 2009

Professor Williams is amazing. She is so passionate and she really knows this topic. She gives homework, but its college, so get over it. Tests are easy and she will do ANYTHING to help you succeed. I took her class as a transient for summer and she is by far one of the best professors I've had. Worth the work, she also rounded my 88 to an A.

4.0
2.0
POS2041
Nov 3, 2009

Pretty good teacher. All of her notes, powerpoints and assignments are online. Reading the textbook isn't very necessary. Long homeworks, but if you do them, it helps your grade. Difficult tests. You really gotta study! But she's pretty interesting. Diehard liberal, but open to other opinions. Acknowledges the value of every political belief.

5.0
4.0
POS2112
Nov 20, 2009

I took her for POS2041 in the Spring and she made me have my minor as polisci. I then took her this Fall for POS2112 and she is absolutely amazing. Definitely one of the best professors at SFC. Gives useful power points to you via the internet, and I highly recommend reading the chapters in the book. She is a liberal, but is open to everything.

5.0
2.0
POS2041
Dec 15, 2009

She was a great teacher. She kept me very entertained. Lots of jokes, but she tends to tell the same stories several times. She gives good examples and real-life scenarios. She's fantastic. I highly recommend her. Her tests are rather difficult though, so study hard! :)

2.0
5.0
POS2041
Jul 30, 2010

she is a horrible teacher that she should never have recieved the job. she is very biased about political views and teaches the class from her point of view. If you would like a fair point of view on American government than i dont advise you take er but if you would like a socialist teacher than she is the one

5.0
4.0
POS2041
Dec 27, 2010

So she is a VERY liberal. However she is an EXCELLENT teacher. Her powerpoints are great, her lectures are great and she is very helpful. Its definitely not an easy class though. you must be attend class and her homework is killer but she has AMAZING review sheets and if you just take a little time to study and do homework you'll get a good grade

5.0
1.0
POS2041
Apr 8, 2011

Easy class if you go and take notes. Power points are very helpful on tests and quizzes. She gives an exam review before every test and if you know how to answer every question on it you will definitely get an A on the test. The quizzes are easy as long as you read the chapter. You can get over 100% on homeworks if you give a lot of detail.

5.0
2.0
POS041
Jan 17, 2012

It was a very interesting class! she really wants everyone to pass and to get a good grade, but that is not an easy task. she will help you as much as she can and will go out of her way to make your you learn the material. the homework is really tough, and takes a lot of time. if you are not afraid of working hard. i would recommend her.

5.0
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POS2041
Mar 13, 2012

Awesome professor and Interesting lectures. Homework is hard (slackers beware) but exams are multiple choice. Offers Extra credit and is invested in the success of her students. To do well in this class you will need to use the textbook heavily. I enjoyed this class very much and found her to be a really nice/awesome professor!

5.0
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POS2041
Mar 27, 2012

Amazing teacher! She knows how to make you interested the class. Also, just so you know she is very liberal and biased, so don't freak out. Overall, you will earn a good grade by lots of studying and reviewing.

5.0
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POS2041
Aug 23, 2012

Dr. Williams is my favorite liberal, we had great discussions in class. I found the class to be easy, not a lot of homework, but a couple of papers. I had a 101% average in her class after the second exam and all papers graded, so she excused me from the final and the final quiz. I never used book just studyed power points and her study guides.

5.0
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POS2041
Dec 10, 2012

The kindest professor ever! Teaches her subject very clear and is very knowledgable on the information she presents. She is understanding so if you ever have a conflict with anything she will provide a make up or extra credit for you. Very fun and interesting I never got bored during class time. I would recommend this professor for any class.

5.0
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POS2041
Apr 23, 2013

She is a very sweet lady and really knows her stuff! Attendance is a MUST and this is not an easy A...she makes you work for it! Her powerpoints are very important in her class! Overall a good professor and is very helpful.

5.0
2.0
POS2041
May 5, 2013

Very good teacher. If you have to take any government class and she teaches it TAKE IT. You are sure to learn everything that you need to know. The study guides for her tests are extremely helpful, if you fill it out you are ready for the test. SHOW UP TO CLASS and you'll do fine

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POS2041
Jun 26, 2013

Dr.Williams is a very strong liberal and she shows it. All of her assignments are easy to get an A on but her tests are killer. The homework is very time consuming. I took her for summer A and wish the course was longer. If you want to learn take her. She is difficult.

2.0
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POS2041
Oct 30, 2013

One of the worst professors I have ever had. She is very rude, Unless you like being called out infront of a class do NOT take her. She babbles on about people and their sexuality more than she talks about government related topics. If you aren't a star student don't plan on passing this class.

2.0
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POS2041
Nov 10, 2013

She is HARD. She like to pick on people especially if you are failing in the class. Her power points can be helpful at times but not really her test and quiz are extremely HARD. She have the tendency to talk off TOPIC a lot. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE HER UNLESS YOU REALLY WANT TO FAIL THE COURSE. I WARNED YOU TAKE THE RISK IF YOU WANT TO!!!!

5.0
3.0
POS2041007
Dec 5, 2013

Although I'm not much of a history/government person, I really enjoyed this class. Dr. Williams taught very well and helped her students in anyway she could. She never judged us on our ideologies even if she disagreed. She was very respectful and had some great stories to tell. It was great learning experience but enjoyable at the same time.

3.0
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POS2041
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 25, 2014

She gets off topic A LOT, which made the classes long & tedious. Youll end up having to find out most of the things on tests and quizzes on your own. Be ready to crack your head open trying to guess exactly what she wants, extremely tricky exams. She just made it extra hard for no reason. Don't make my mistake, don't take it with her.

2.0
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POS2041
Dec 16, 2014

Professor Williams was a very difficult professor. She called me out multiple times for not doing so well on a test or quiz. She talks about her personal life way too much and her tests are unbelievably hard. Yes, she provides study guides, but the way she words her tests don't show how much you know about the subject, but how well you test.

4.0
4.0
POS2041
Feb 20, 2015

This class isn't easy, but if you need help she WILL help. She says the reading is a must, but I focused mostly on the vocab and did fine. Pay attention to lectures because she'll mention stuff not in the book that will be on the test. SHOW UP. Don't do poorly because she WILL call you out. No final if you have the highest grade!

3.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: A-
Apr 13, 2015

To pass this class, you must have the text book and be willing to read the chapters. If you do this, you will do well and pass the quizzes. The tests are a mixture of class notes, videos, and textbook material. She does provide you with a study guide. If you do the work, you will succeed. Disclaimer: she does call you out for poor scores.

5.0
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POS2041
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2015

Go through her power points and then read and material in the book that pertains to the material. You do not have to read each chapter throughout.

5.0
3.0
POS2112
May 1, 2015

Dr. Williams is a fabulous instructor who is passionate about her work, and as long as you keep up in class and the text book you'll do fine.

4.0
4.0
POS2041
Nov 4, 2015

Dr. Williams is extremely passionate about her topic, and is more then will to help you if you ask for help.

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

So much love for Dr. Williams. She was a great teacher, and overall a great person. Such a sense of humor and is very blunt and to the point. She's strong is her beliefs, but not to the point of being annoying or rude. Her class was so interesting and she was more than willing to work with and help me. I want to take her again already!

5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2016

Dr. Williams did an awesome job teaching this class. She did an excellent job of teaching what can be a very difficult subject while being as impartial as possible.

4.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2016

Dr. Williams is an incredible professor. I absolutely LOVED this class. She does get off topic but they are great stories and it is nice to have a teacher that is genuine. If I would have taken this class when I first began in college, my career path would have went into another direction completely. Her tests are tough, make sure you study!

3.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: C
Apr 27, 2016

Hardest test i've ever taken, questions and answers are long and confusing. Writing is a must in this class, but wasn't a difficult task. Attendance is required, can only miss 2 classes. One of my biggest problems in Dr. Williams class was poor grading on her test. She takes questions out and confuses herself making your score lower than should be.

4.0
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POS2041
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2016

Dr. Williams, contrary to her rating, is not a difficult professor. There are weekly online quizzes that you can ace with the book, and a few tests that she gives you a thorough study guide for. If you aren't a lazy idiot you'll do well. BEWARE: If you happen to be a lazy idiot, she will let the class know. She doesn't handle private matters well.

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A
May 2, 2016

If you study and pay attention to the lectures, then you will succeed in her class. She is very friendly and loves teaching. Don't expect this to be an easy A, you have to work for it! I would HIGHLY recommend taking her class.

4.0
3.0
POS041
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

I loved taking Dr. Williams. I don't know if it was her or the class itself but I ended up changing my major to poli sci after this semester! Her exams are hard but not if you study what she tells you to. I recommend Dr. Williams especially if you're interested in government and politics!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: A
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Williams is absolutely the best professor I've ever had. Took her in fall 2016 and gave me an amazing first impression of SFC. I typically can't stand history courses but she made me genuinely excited to learn gov at 8am. A decently tough course but every bit worth it. Do your work and reach out to her if you're having trouble. She was amazing!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

This professor is excellent at maintaining our attention during lectures and she will help you, with what she can, to be successful in her course.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

Shes a great professor. The class wont be super easy but if you just try it wont be that hard either. Shes very clear on what to study on for tests and what she needs for papers. It you follow the guidelines its an easy A. Beware she is VERY liberal but open minded and not offensive to other parties.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
POS2041
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

TERRIBLE PROFESSOR, exams are very very hard, multiple choice but very difficult, she is a bad person.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
POS2041
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is NOT ORGANIZED AT ALL, VERY BAD professor, dont take this class with her, iI got an A in her class, but it was very very very difficult

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

She is very opinionated but if you pay attention in class and study minimal, youll make a good grade

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
POS2041
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

She is very liberal, but is a fair grader if youre conservative

EXTRA CREDIT
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

The class itself is essentially either writing down notes from lectures and watching videos; and it usually helps to take down notes on the videos as they do come on the test at times. There are two exams excluding the final and one essay. Dr Williams herself is very easy going and shows great attentiveness to the subject matters that she teaches.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
POS2041
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Dr Williams is a very fair professor, and will work with you if you run into problems in your personal life, but her exams are tough. She gives all of the material for the exams on her study guides, which tends to be very lengthy.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Easy grade as long as you just come to class and listen. All powerpoints are on canvas to look over. Gives study guides with all of questions to the Exams.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
POS2041
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Williams is awesome! When I first signed up for her class I thought I would hate it since I'm not into politics but she is very fair and is willing to work with her students. She actually cares and tries her best to make sure to at least pass the class. She is all about EXTRA CREDIT. Although her tests are long, you can bounce back.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Liberal professor, who is actually very fair when it comes to grading opposing points of views, however be prepared to hold up your Arguement with facts and solid information if you oppose her in class

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Professor Williams drops your lowest grades on quizzes & revel, one essay, plenty of extra credit. It was an easy course as long as you try a little.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

She is a really easy going teacher, but doesnt mean you dont have to try. You have to take quizzes every week based on what you read but dont worry the quizzes are on canvas. She gives you a clear study guide so just make sure to use that and study! Also, she is a liberal and she does make it very known but shes not extreme or anything.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Overall a great professor, she seems to care a lot about her students. Her test are a little difficult, so make sure to do the study guide and study.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The online book is only mean for quizzes. Topics are then reviewed later. Tests are kind of challenging, make sure to study. Lots of fun personal stories that make the class interesting.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Professor Williams is a very good teacher, but is lecture heavy. You learn all the material from lectures. She is very specific with what will be expected on tests and quizzes along with giving you a test review for each test that is very similar. Class is 3 exams, 3 quizzes, one essay, and two other assignments.

EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

She is a truly amazing lecturer, she is extremely knowledgeable. The only thing that made me uncomfortable was how she will put you in the spot in front of the class if you dont have good grades. I Find that somewhat humiliating. But if you pay attention to lecture and stay objective, you should be fine.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Williams cares about her students, and she's willing to work with you if a problem arises so long as you communicate. She's very vocal about your personal business, which can be embarrassing. She's self-aggrandizing in a "look-how-woke-I-am" kind of way, which can be distracting from her otherwise informative and lectures.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. Had fun in the class. Relatively easy class for me.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Very professional and courteous. Participation matters. Must attend. Strict attendance policy.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

The study guides are really long but she will go over them before the test. 1 class essay start it early there are revel quizzes once a week that are online and then about 5 in class quizzes. Also does court simulations but they dont take long

Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

I liked her and she's pretty easy, but liberal as clinton. If you can take regular disrespect of conservative beliefs, she's for you!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Williams is definitely not an "easy A." However, she truly does care about the success of her students. FOR STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLE WITH AMERICAN HISTORY, you will need to put in work, but you should be able to succeed if you devote some time. FOR STUDENTS WHO AMERICAN HISTORY comes natural to, you should do fine. U HAVE TO COME TO CLASS TO PASS.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
POS2041
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Good professor. Easy class would take again. Do your work and youll be fine

Respected
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
POS2041
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Be prepared to hear about how much she hates Trump.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Very kind but very strict about grades

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

I really enjoyed her as a professor. She makes class very interesting and keeps her students involved. She makes her political beliefs known but she wont bash you for opposing views. Attendance is very strict. You cant miss more than two classes all semester. I highly recommend her.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Very good teacher but have to show up and study hard. Test and quizzes are pretty difficult but study and you should be fine

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
POS2041
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Pay attention in class and you will do good

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Great all semester!

3.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Test and quizzes arent bad if you study the study guide. Very nice and cares about her students. Makes her opinion known.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Great professor, dont miss more than 2 classes because it will be counted against you. Fair amount of work, every two weeks reading the next chapter and take a quiz. Very recommended!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Prof William's class was pretty enjoyable and I feel that I now have a better understanding of the way American government functions. She is extremely passionate about her political and other personal beliefs. Attendance is very strict. Be thorough in your studying. If you are strongly conservative, she might offend you so be weary.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
POS041
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Great professor, really enjoyed taking her class. Professor Williams really encourages class discussion and questions, which I love in a learning environment. Professor Williams preaches that she is a stickler with attendance, which I really respect, but when I have had to miss class and told her why she has been very understanding. Recommended.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: C+
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

The class was great.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
POS2041
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2019
Would take again

I took this class because I wanted to learn about Gov and I truly did! Dr. Williams' lectures are very clear and her tests are based on them. The tests are hard, if you do not study, but manageable. She genuinely cares about her job and her students, and wants to help you if she can. Hard class, but amazing professor. I learned a lot!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Super sweet and a good teacher!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Williams' is an excelent teacher. Her lectures are very clear and helpful, she is very kind with their students. Quiz are not so difficult but you need to study and test are pretty hard. She give some extra points activities. I would recommend Dr. Williams for any class but specific for POS2041.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

The professor was great! 3 exams (including the final). One paper about the Constitution (Very important for pass the class). Five quizzes, easy if you prepare and read the powerpoint. Also, have short quizzes every weekend (are very easy). I would take any other classes with her because she is super great!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
POS2041
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I have ever had. Do not take her. Her exams are ridiculously hard and non-sense. I studied more for this class than any other, and I took difficult classes such as calculus and physics.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
POS2041
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Go to class, study the power points and exam review, and do the extra credit. Prof. Williams wants her students to succeed but you have to put in the effort. Assignments: 1 paper on an amendment, a few essay-style prompts, 2 in class exams and a final (study!), text quizzes online (easy) and in class quizzes (study!).

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
POS2041
Grade: B
Sep 23, 2020
Would take again

She is a fantastic person, honestly I loved to hear her talk about her past memories and how politically involved she was in her city. She has no fear giving her opinion, which made it interesting as well. But overall, just be on top of your stuff, you need to work for your grade, and if you slip behind it will all pile up. Good luck!

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

11%

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POS2112

5.0

(2)

POS2041007

5.0

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POS041

4.7

(3)

POS2041

4.1

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POS2041

3.5

POS2112

3.5

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3.0

POS2041007

3.0

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