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“GREAT teacher and GREAT class IF you are willing to work for the A”
POLI1 - 5.0 rating“Took his online 8 week poli sci class and i learned a ton”
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Reviews (128)
This is a tough professor, but he is there to help you learn. He has high expectations, but has made a seemingly boring class very interesting.
Professor Gorgie is definitely worth taking for poly sci! Can't say this enough! he is articulate with broad topic knowledge, treats his students with respects, expects the same, feels like a COLLEGE level course. he makes it INTERESTING! I recommend students have the ability to "connect the dots", if you want an A, but its rewarding in any case
I adore Prof. Gorgie! He is very knowledgable and obviously wants his students to succeed. He makes otherwise dry material pretty interesting. I could listen to him talk all day. Doesn't hurt that he is suuuuuuuper cute. Definitely take his class!!!
Professor Gorgie is by far the best proffessor at SMC. He is extremely professional while managing to make his classes fun and engaging. He sucessfully presents the subject as a big picture, demonstrating how events through out time are connected. And just as a side note, he is by far the best looking and best dressed professor on campus.
ADORABLE!!! Probably the most giving professor on the face of the Earth. Really cares that you learn and succeed all around. Lots of material to digest, but Prof. Gorgie will keep you on your toes. Keep ahead of the reading and get ready to be put on the spot at any moment. Do not slack in this class.
The Best Professor @ SMC and the best in Political Science!!! He connects the dots that have been left loose throughout history!
THE BEST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD!!!I took Roy and Oifer and none of the other pol sc professors can compare.He does assign a lot of work but he helps you learn, THE BEST CLASS IN THE WORLD, seriously. If you're poli sci, ONLY TAKE SCHULTZ AND GORGIE as much as you can.I can honestly say that b/c of him i'll be extremely ready for UCLA next year
His calss is not a breeze, he will put you to work with essays and reading, but the amount of knowledge you obtain from everything is worth it. Great guy will work with you if you have any problems
He makes an incredibly boring subject very interesting. He conducts his class professionally and expects the same respect from his class. VERY IMPRESSIVE! (and good-looking)
Awesome teacher. Makes subjects really interesting (really helped after an 8 hour shift at work.) You must keep up with the reading to participate in class discussion...he WILL call on you! Really understanding, highly recommended.
Great guy, really helpful and funny.
Very nice and makes one of the most boring subjects interesting! Tells questions straight from the midterm and final before the exams. Gives extra credit..but not kick back extra credit. Works with learning disabled and is very willing to help if you ask. Do all the work and participate. In this class you work for your grade. Take it!
One of the best teachers at SMC. I took his 8 week course so you HAD to go to class every day. It's simple, either you read the book or take good lecture notes and you'll get an A. VERY fair grader. FUnny as hell, keeps it interesting, and he tells it how it is. You MUST participate it is 20% of your grade! HIGHLY recommended!
Changed my life. I've never had more respect for a teacher. Work is not easy but if you do it you will get the grade. One of the smartest profs I've ever had. Got an A in pols1 and pols7. Gonna take pols51 with him just for fun. take this prof!
This was the most interesting class I've taken at SMC-great professor, fascinating material, interesting discussions. He basically tells you exactly what to study for the test and gives extra credit, but don't be fooled; you will still have to study. I highly recommend this class.
He is a very smart guy (which he is very proud of), but he is a very poor teacher. He wasted alot of class time pontificating about things not related to class. You also spend alot of class taking down his thoughts like dictation because anything he says might be on the test. I earned an A in the class, but it was not an enjoyable experience.
He was awesome. Its a tough class but he really cares about the students. His lectures are really interesting and I have learnt a lot from him. It is a challenge and you need to take notes and study but if you do, then you should be fine.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! I absolutely loved his class! Not an easy A, but that's what made it great. He expects you to read, take notes, and participate. You definately learn alot. He made class so exciting. He welcomes debate, but he's very respectful of students' ideas/beliefs. Best class i've taken at SMC!
He is such a nice and interesting teacher. He wants his students to learn and do good in his class. Take notes, read the book, come to class and you'll get an A.
The best teacher ever! So funny, so knowledgeable - made every class very engaging. Offered a lot of extra credit upon request and was an easy grader on papers. I got 2 C's on quizzes but managed to get an A after doing extra credit. Never understood how students like teachers before, but how could you not have a crush on this guy?!
he is a very nice professor...i told him that i hv problem in hearing what he said(i am an international student) so he offered me extra credit. this is the reason why i can get an A. his classes are challenging but i think you will be fine if you listen and read the textbook. Take him!he is so good that i start considering to change my major
Awesome teacher, really wants you to learn and understand the material. Because of him I'm now majoring in Poli Sci. Hes tough, but by the end of the class you'll know alot. There are normally mostly quizzes but if the class doesnt do well with them he will switch to mostly writting assignments. Go to every class! He is very passionate and it shows
This guy is a great teacher. Listen in class, do the work and you'll be fine. Not a teacher for slackers. Plus, he's hot. What more can anyone ask for?
To be honest with you, Gorgie is the best instructor SMC has (they are lucky to have him, seriously). Challenging but you will learn a lot (and laugh a lot)! Very nice guy and very fair.
To be honest, everything everyone says is correct. Because of Gorgie, I became a Poli Sci major and he is by far the best teacher I have EVER HAD, even as this is my third quarter at UCLA. Gorgie inspires his students to think, I took his Wtr World Politics class and he has you read books and watch films but they help to give dynamic to course.
Absolutely incredible.because of him i'm even considering changing my major...this is what every college class should be. no bull, just straight knowledge and intellectual stimulation. That, and he's literally the hottest teacher i've ever had anywhere. Every student should be lucky enough to take one of his classes. Not for slackers though!
I took him for poli.sci 1 & 7 and he's absolutely awesome! Take him.
I COMPLETELY LOVE THIS MAN. HE IS THE GREATEST TEACHER AND I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM HIM. HE REALLY WANTS EACH ONE OF HIS STUDENTS TO SUCCEDE. ITS A HARD CLASS BUT HE MAKES YOU WANT TO BE THERE AND LEARN. ALL AROUND AMAZING PERSON.
gorgie is the epitome of a great teacher. He is interesting, fun, incredibly intelligent and he genuinely cares about each student having success in his class. He will try to scare you on the first day of class to weed out the weak, but it's all smoke and mirrors. Do not miss out on the opportunity to take this professor. You will not regret it.
Class was always interesting and he actually makes you WANT to go. He tries to scare people but the reality is that he is is genuinely concerned with your learning and growth. And it definitely definitely definitely does not hurt that he is ridiculously HOT!
Number 1 Professor in Southern California. You need to take this class. He will help you realize so much about. You will become a different PERSON!
The most fun, engaging, interesting and all around nice Professor! Very funny, yet still smart lectures. Very respectful of each student! Forgiving with quizzes but you need to make an effort to stay on top of the material. PLUS HE IS UNBELIEVABLY HOT and CHARMING! Too bad he's married :) Smart as a whip too!
Pretty cool guy, I honestly could and should have done a lot more to get the grade he actually ended up giving me but I still walked away knowledgeable
Gorgie makes an extremely dull subject bearable! He teaches almost entirely through lectures (nothing visual, but great for audio learners..) and does a review before the exam. Very helpful.. Nice guy, Great professor!
Great teacher, everyone told me to take him and I was very impressed with his teaching. He is so knowledgeable about all different subject areas and can cite examples from movies so we can better grasp the concept. I really liked it when he gave examples and no one knew about them because we're so young. Great teacher overall!
Best professor in the entire world. Im not exaggerating, hes amazing. He inspires a desire to learn. His class requires you to pay attention and think for yourself, something many other profs miss. I love this man! ps-hes really sexy.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND SIGN UP FOR HIS CLASS NOW!!! Simply the best professor you will ever experience. I never looked forward to a class as much as Gorgie's. Was sad when it ended. A very rare and inspirational person. If you are a not a serious student don't bother. You will simply fail. He does't put up with ANY B.S. and he is smarter than you!
Prof. Gorgie is by far the most interesting and experienced teacher at SMC. The level of learning that occurs in his classes exceeds the levels experienced in any Ivy league school. Hard work, determination, high level of English vocab/writing, and an interest in the subject are all expected! Recommended for only serious students!
Prof. Gorgie is amazing; a high quality teacher. He?s not for slackers looking for an easy A. Informative, intelligent, and engaging. Requires participation, and you must be present for lectures to do well. Helpful, but will make you earn your grade. I wish I could take all my classes with him. A MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS STUDENT! And hot.
Yes, this man is hot and a really likable guy, but I think it is those good looks and charm that allow him to be such terrible professor. I am a political science major and don't think that I learned anything in his class. He always adds trick questions to tests and quizzes then offers you the "opportunity" to write a 10 page paper to fix it.
This is the best professor ever. He is fair-minded, brilliant, and funny. Whoever wrote the negative comment clearly never attended his class. He gives exhaustive reviews for the exams. No trick questions at all. And who complains about the opportunity for extra credit?? Makes no sense. Take this guy. You will love him.
PoliSci major below should've learned the answers to those "trick" questions (if nothing else)! Prof. Gorgie is the reason i'm majoring in PoliSci. I took him for 3 courses and was truly sad they ended. He is absolutely remarkable. Reading and attendance a must, but worth it! This man will change the way you look at political science guaranteed!
I love this man! Keep doing your thing Gorgie, you're the best anywhere. You feel like you're missing part of life if you miss a class of his.
This dudes awesome...His class is difficult but he gives very good intresting lectures really knows the material...the test are for the most part multiple choice with essays...Im am defenitly looking forward to taking more classes with this man...
Anyone who leaves negative feedback about Gorgie is simply jealous of his brilliance. Test questions are worded in such a way that one has to truly know the answer to get them right - if that constitutes a "trick"... It's kind of him to be *willing* to take time to read the extra credit paper he offers. Most profs are too lazy to bother w/ex cred.
Take him! Don't think- just do it! He is clear and concise during lecture, and doesn't try to trick you on exams. Wish there were more professors like him. He expects hard work but it's well worth the effort, you actually learn a lot! i took his class a year ago and i still remember everything! Great prep for upper division work.
his lectures are super deep and also fun. he tests hard but fair. he is so sexy that it is really hard to concentrate- which is a problem cause the class is pretty tough and requires attention
he is a really smart prof. he has really good body.
Professor Gorgie is a brilliant man, and I am not sure why he is at SMC. I think it has to do with his Wife. His classes are filled with brilliant students. It's a hard class, but you will grow as a person.
Hands down the best professor at SMC. Take the class only if you want to learn. This is not a class for slackers.
This man loves political science and teaching. This class is not an easy A. Your really need to work hard and do a lot of reading. Participation is mandatory and if you don't know the answer make an educated guess don't say you don't know cause he takes off participation. Handful of quizes midterm final 20 page paper comparison to outside book.
Be prepared to read ALOT!! Not just read it, but understand it and connect it with the lectures. Not easy A, not for slackers. He makes this clear the first day.
Best professor I've ever had. He literally GIVES you the answers to the tests during review, all you have to do is understand the concepts he throws at you during the review. Do -not- be absent even once, or else you will miss some important piece of information. He conveys ideas awesomely, you'll walk away knowing much more than you did before.
he is so hot!
He is the best professor I've ever had!I transfered to a 4-year college,and nobody can compare with him!I will always be thankful for all the things he taught us!You have to read everything,take a lot of notes,and never miss a class!But believe me, in the end it's all worth it!I didn't want this class to end!He should be teaching in law school!
amazing professor. by far the most intelligent and comprehensive professor i had at smc. very helpful with recommendations, easy to approach, and EXTREMELY helpful if you talk with him after class.
The reputation SMC gets as best community college in California, stems from the fact that teachers like Gorgie are teaching here. You read the reviews, not for slackers, don't miss class, I got my A but it didn't come easy, though it came with a great deal of knowledge afterwards. Tips, do the reading, listen in class, take notes, AND PARTICIPATE!!
The absolute best professor I ever took at SMC. I transferred to UCLA this Fall but still go back to the material covered in Gorgie's class to cover for the teachers' shortcomings here. Stresses critical thinking and is very fun and engaging, and will make you work for an A. The best Poli Sci teacher on campus. Take his Classe*s*
great teacher, goes over important things over and over and over again. yes, yes, very sexy. but a really good professor, you will learn a lot in his class. be prepared to read a challenging book and write a 10-20 page paper on it. other than that, not too much work, just studying. don't be fooled if he seems like a jerk at first.
Prof. Gorgie does not disappoint! He starts out the class with an intimidation tactic meant to weed out the weakest students, but lightens up after the first week (by which point many have dropped.) He has a comprehensive approach to philosophy, teaching both how various philosophers affect history and how it affected them. Absolutely brilliant.
The absolute best professor I've ever taken, Gorgie stresses critical thinking and uses his own passion to help connect you w/ material. Not an easy A, but it'll be all that much sweeter a victory when you earn it. Also, a really funny guy.
Challenging, but one of 2 best teachers I've ever had. Have to do tons of reading, but its interesting, and have to write a 10 pg paper. He does offer e.c. Very nice person, and will keep you entertained. If you're a motivated student this is the perfect class, and don't get scared away when he tries to convince e/o to drop on the first day.
This guy rocks. He is super smart, funny and down to earth. Really stupid people judge him by one class meeting. You will learn a lot if you take him. Not for the immature whiners who at 20 think they know everything. I have taken him for three classes. Ignore negative reviews written by idiots.
Transferred last fall to UCLA and STILL haven't found a prof half as brilliant as Prof. Gorgie! I want to stress that he was the only professor that truly prepared me for upper div courses. 3 pg papers are high school and if that's your reason for leaving a bad review, I feel sorry for you. Slackers, don't bother. Serious students, a MUST!
Totally hot. ;) Oh, and he's an awesome teacher. If you genuwinely want to learn, he is the professor for you. He is not difficult; he is encouraging and expects college work from college students. Seriously people, if you really are complaining about writing more than a 3 page paper, you should rethink college in general.
It's teachers like him that give SMC it's ranking as one of the best community colleges in the country. He appeals to all types of learning and is really thorough. The humor in his class is enough to keep me awake, not to mention how invested he is in helping the students learn. Any serious polsci major should take him.
The greatest professor I've ever had. Every class I learn something new. He's extremely entertaining and really emphasized critical thought. Is a serious critic of high school brainwashing teaching methodology and really care about his students learning the subject. He's the best thing about SMC.
great teacher! he will made you think for yourself but will also show you things you never knew. overall great guy but except the midterm paper and test are kinda hard..
The 1st day is intimidating (he just wants to weed out the slackers.) Gorgie, pronounced GOR-gee (two hard G's!) is funny, emphasizes critical thinking, and really drills the material in your head. Not h.s.-style rote memorization. Not the typical liberal professor. Take good notes, do well on the quizzes, write a 10-20 pg. essay, and ur good to go.
One of the best teachers I've had at SMC. This is not an "Easy A" class. No slackers. However, an A is possible. The key is to keep up with the readings, review notes for pop quizzes, and show him that you are making an effort. Also, start on the essay ( 10-20 pgs.) as soon as he gives out the topic.
he is so hot. i want to throw him on the table and have my way with him.... wow .... his intellect is almost more appealing than his looks. and trust me he is GORGEOUS GORGIE.
You come in to the room, knowing a certain thought and way of life and when you finish his class, you begin thinking differently. It's certainly a mind bending experience, his class. If u have never written more than 3 pages, beware because the paper he assigns is tough,10-20, never written that much in my life! but if ur up for it go ahead.
I took 3 classes with Gorgie. He is the best professor I ever had. Even at UCLA I haven't seen anything like him. He gives pop quizzes at least every other week on the reading and lectures. If you do poorly (and you will) you have to read a book and do a 7-10 page paper. The grade on the paper will replace the quiz grade. Final(short answer, essay.
Gorgie is the best professor I had at SMC. Not only does he teach you a ton about political science, but his tangents that seemed random were so useful to learn about. I finished his class months ago and I am constantly utilizing the things he taught me. Plus he's super hot. Not an easy A, but worth taking if you're up for a challenge.
Best professor I had during my time at SMC. Eye opening and engaging professor. HIGHLY recommended. I wish I could have taken more classes with Gorgie.
Best professor at SMC. Thought provoking lectures. This is not an easy class but if you want to learn something and are willing to earn your grade you should do fine. I cannot stress enough what a great professor he is.
if you can sit there and pay full attention without sidetracking and picturing him with his clothes off and having your way with him...you'll do just fine! I got a B--didn't get an A...because my imagination would run wild. lots of reading, lecture notes are a MUST. work hard and you can definitely earn an A. he's so funny and passionate .
One of my favorite teachers of all time. He keeps you interested in the subject and really knows the subject. His patience level is extremely high and his tests are fair.
i took this class last summer. his lectures are very interesting, you won't be bored, but this class does give you a lot of work. requires a lot of reading, has extra credit but also pop quizes. we were also required to write a 10+ page paper, so be prepared for that. Final was fairly easy. Be sure to read everything, because he calls on people.
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TAKE HIM!The BEST professor not only in SMC but EVER!I took him 2 years ago and since then I've transferred to another school and I've never encountered a teacher even remotely as good as him!He made me love POLS!He will challenge you,but u will learn so much,u'll thank him for the rest of your life!I wish all teachers were like him!Good job Gorgie
I'm a second language student. professor gorgie seems kind of scary and he does talk fast but he is a teacher with a big hard that give student the opportunity to learn and believe and their abilities to succeed in college. at the beginig I didnt do so well but paying attention and attending all his classes help and now I'm doing much better take h
Great teacher. Demands a lot and doesn't take any BS. Don't be mistaken he is there to dictate so if you want to challenge your teachers he is not the guy. That being said you can learn a ton from this guy.
One of the best professors anywhere! Great personality, has a passion for not only the subject but also teaching in general, and will walk you through anything you don't understand. Exams cover reading and lecture-no surprises. If you enjoy politics or history, or fun discussions, I recommend him. If you're a slacker, this isn't your class.
Mmmmmmm hes sooo yummy ;)
He tries to scare you out of the class the first day, but if you like political science stay. Best professor I've ever had, he's unbiased and rational, tries to bring that to the class. His lectures are very interesting and he is hilarious. He knows his philosophy and history and blends them perfectly to explain the course material. Great professor
He tries to be scary the first day, but you just have to learn to laugh at yourself. He doesn't tolerate self-absorbed stupidity. He tells you exactly whats going to be on the tests and gives very simple papers. You should be there everyday (one a week) and participate. A+ and extra credit.
HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I EVER HAD! His class is NOT easy. Has random quizzes, which should be easy if you read your material. But he is very funny & knowledgeable. I got an A but I worked HARD to get it. Besides, I really learned a lot & made great friendships in this class. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT AN EASY CLASS
he is by far the best teacher i've had so far at SMC. He knows his stuff and teaches brilliantly. If you are planning on being a political science major you should be more than capable of getting an A if you show up and do your work. However, if you are not a poly sci major be aware if you don't come to class you will do poorly.
every single class i want to do him
He is an interesting teacher and is very engaging. I would suggest taking him as long as you check ecompanion every day, pay attention in class, and read. His extra credit is hard so just do well on the quizzes and tests. Also, for the 15 page paper, he wasn't very clear on what we were supposed to do.
THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER ANYWHERE!I wish all teachers were like him!He is smart and will teach u so many things-he gave me the base for all other POLS classes!He should be teaching in law school-he is THAT good!Just awesome- can't say enough good things about him!TAKE HIM-u will be sorry u missed the opportunity to do so if u don't!
Amazing. But you gotta have you gotta have a brain in your head. Be prepared every day- he calls on random people all the time and is so cool you dont wanna disappoint him. So depressed last day though- <3 you gorgie!
Best Teacher Ever! It is a really difficult class, but it prepares you for anything you may encounter at USC / UCLA.
You have to work to do well in this class but he makes the material interesting and really seems to care about what he is teaching. Read everything he tells you to read when he tells you to read it.
I had no interest in this before, but prof gorge really broke down the subject to reality. he's very engaging with his students, has lively lectures, and truly cares about how his students learn. he teaches his class with the aid of literature, philosophy, history, art, pop culture in clever ways. very good prep for transferring to university!
If you need to take POS 51 he is the lesser of all evils. It is a very difficult and stressful class; however, it truly does prepare you for anything you may encounter at your transfer university. Listen closely... write down everything he says... and always do the reading... always.
GORGEOUS GORGIE. He's the best professor you will ever encounter. He's very clear in his teaching and cares that you are learning. He's extremely engaging (aka calls on people) and makes a boring subject like poli sci very interesting. He challenges your philosophical points of views and gives your brain a butt kickin'. He's also smoking hot ;)
If you only had one chance to take a class SMC, pick his. He's a master of PoliSci that will make you evolve and broaden your thinking. He's funny, keeps the class super interesting, and is a straight shooter. Classroom punks beware, his foot WILL come down on you. If only we had more teacher like Professor Gorgie...
He is the best teacher I have had at SMC. He engages his students and makes the class very fun and he shows you that he is not just their to get his money. He is really passionate about teaching and the topics he teaches. His tests were pretty much easy. If you take good notes and read the assigned material you will definitely receive an A
It's been a few months since I transferred out of SMC and the impact that Gorgie's class has had on me is lasting. I purposely dropped an easier class to take it with him because I wanted a challenge, and it has been nothing but rewarding. Everything I learned in his class is applicable. If you think this is hard, good luck when you transfer!
Good teacher, fun class. Challenging for some by smc standards but I liked it. He talks fast and has lots to say. Come prepared. Read the book, take notes, participate by answering questions. He also offers extra credit, not for slackers. I learned so much and appreciate the class. He went to USC and is a big fan too.
I will never run out of great things to say about Professor Gorgie. He is hands down the greatest professor I've ever had. I took three of his classes and I would've been wasting my time if I'd taken them with anyone else. The most entertaining, challenging, brilliant, engaging, motivating, amazing teacher at SMC, and probably anywhere.
Gorgie is one of the best professors I've had. He's passionate about what he teaches; you should have an interest in learning! Listen to what he's saying, copy what he's writing, and read the handouts and text. Expect to participate in class; know your material. Do those things, and you'll earn an A. He's funny, respectful & he'll get you to think.
This is my first time giving a positive rating to a Professor and I must say that I am finally glad to do so. I agree with many, he absolutely has a natural passion for teaching and it surely shows. He is very engaging, yet humble. He wants you to learn something new everyday and it's not BORING or STUPID. I can't wait to attend class each day. HOT
YOU WILL WORK HARD. BUT, you will learn miles and miles and miles of knowledge. He is a fair grader if you just show that you're interested.. He gave me an A because I put forth some effort. He is strict in his class but you will learn so much. I'm currently at USC and I still use the knowledge I gained from his class. I recommend this teacher.
Great Professor. Challenges you to think, even though it is online. Articulate, knows about politics. The only drawback about online classes, is you can't discuss politics in person. Highly recommend.
The course is organized and expectations are clear. As long as you do your reading and post insightful weekly threads and thread responses you'll be fine. Quizes are weekly and there is a midterm and final.
ORGANIZED WELL. I TOOK IT ONLINE AND AS LONG AS YOU DID THE READINGS AND DID THE DISCUSSION POST YOU WILL PASS. CHAPTER QUIZZES , MIDTERM, AND FINAL.
Taking for summer. There are quizzes and discussion questions to answer weekly. Quizzes and tests multiple choice. Discussion Q's do require some thinking and really digging into the book or outside sources for good responses. Pretty straightforward and not too difficult.
Professor Gorgie actually really cares about the subject and hes a super interesting, passionate, fun lecturer. Lazy or rude students will NOT enjoy the class. ALWAYS attend participate and take notes and you will be fine. Hard to concentrate sometimes because he really is the hottest teacher at SMC
Pretty straight forward class. I took him online for the summer. Lectures and discussions are very clear. Weekly quizzes were given. However, you need the book to back up your discussions. Everything was open book.
I enjoyed this online course, posting discussions was simple assignments, just read the chapters for weekly quizzes. I love how well organized he has this class set up. Take him if you're interested in learning about politics.
Prof Gorgie is great. Took his online 8 week poli sci class and i learned a ton. There are online quizzes mltiple times a week and discussions that you must participate in. As long as you care and do the work you will do well!
Reading quizzes every day with 20 mins for 15 questions. Questions are tricky and long, some of the questions' keywords are not even in the reading. Reading is almost 4 pages long, so get ready for that. Gorgie seldom responds to email. Online textbook is around $60. 3 essays in 8 weeks.
GREAT teacher and GREAT class IF you are willing to work for the A. You learn a ton in a very, very short time so you cant slack at all.
EXCELLENT poli sci teacher. Fair grader. Learned sooo much . Totally true that u have to stay on top of every assignment every day bc class goes super quick. Clear on everything
I really enjoyed this 8 week online class. There's weekly readings & quizzes but it's super easy if you do the reading. There are like 2 or 3 essays but it's not that difficult if you read thoroughly & pay attention to Professor Gorgie's grading criteria. The discussions & essays were very interesting
Easy work but not an easy A. Your grade is based mostly on weekly quizzes which are difficult if you don't read in depth. There are a few discussions which are simple and the final is an essay. Not bad for an 8 week class.
For my 6 week class, it was heavily graded on mini essays due at the end of each week and then a final essay. If you follow her prompts and write relatively well, you will be fine! The homework is all through an online portal and as long as you are on top of it you can get an A. Just stay on top of it. Would definitely recommend!
Took this online class Summer2020. Gorgie is SUCH a chill professor. I didn't submit the first short essay assignment and emailed him for a second chance, and still got an A on it. If he didn't let me, I wouldn't have an A in the class. He's great to talk to thru email as well. Be sure to keep up with those pesky due dates for quizzes and homework!
if there was a maybe option for take again I would have put that. He does not really communicate but his quizzes are pretty straightforward forward as long as you read all the material. If you don't you will not pass. He is tough and does not allow late work or extra credit. So what he gives is what you get. Like I said I would maybe take him again
Nightmare. He has this thing on autopilot through the platform Globalyceum and he's out. The platform presentation is dyscombobulated. No trace of this guy in the class, just autopilot platform. Attempted to get a meeting with him 10x to try to salvage this class and he never would meet. He take 3-5 days to reply to an email then it's too late.
Clear and fair. You have to stay on top of it but he's very helpful. The Globalyceum platform works well and is easy if you actually bother to read the instructions. It's asynchronous things are def NOT "dyscombobulated" He responds to emails promptly. Read the syllabus and do the work follow the instructions and you will get a good grade. Not Zoom
One of my favorite classes I've taken at SMC in terms of the content. I had a medical emergency that caused me to miss a quiz, but Professor Gorgie was kind enough to let me retake it. Stay on top of the workload and you'll do great. Pay attention to the deadlines, they're at 8:00pm rather than the typical 11:59pm.
Amazing class to take over the summer, and an overall very caring professor. Make the effort to go above and beyond.
The textbook has a lot of content, but not many knowledge points. It is easy to complete the paper and gives a high score.
The textbook on Globalyceum isn't up to date w new info being, makes me sad after reading the textbook. Its a 8 wk course for me and its was just quizzes and some papers that's really fast paced, its very much asynchronous as there's not much communication w the teacher just book heavy, that you have to pay in order to do the hwk.
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