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He is very informative and easy to understand. His tests are fairly easy and he is easy going.
Great professor, easy to work with, cut clear instruction, true he is not fast in answering emails but if he doe he is on top of things. Taken his online course and recommend him he is really great. Test are easy if you read the material and do the work,
pretty good instructor. usually pretty good on explaining things. Homework easy. Tests are hard. goverment is the one thing that i just don't understand and i got a C.
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Very nice man, but has no structure when he teaches, often rambles adn talks off. his assignments are easy but his tests are very hard. Even he was confused on where he got some of the answers.Doesnt prepare u 4 tests.
easy to understand, easy work, midterm/final medium hard. Do the work and you score a good grade. slow in answering his email but approchable in his office
An odd man. Not prepared at all. I think I had more to say about the subject then he did. No homework, easy tests if you go iver his study guide. Might need to look things up outside of th textbook. Its great to sit back and laugh at him!
A real nice guy, VERY easy. You do not really do much, I would reccomend him anyday.
nice guy but you could sleep in his class. i mean, i did...and i was up front. one of the teachers i've had who says, "i'm not sure" or "i'm not really familiar with that"--refreshing un-know-it-all attitude.
I think this Prof Ross liked hearing himself talk too much. He just went on and on and on about nothing the entire class time.
Really nice teacher. Read the overview at the end of each chapter before taking the test and you'll do well on the test. Hardly ever showed up but did the portfolio and did well on the tests and got a b. easy class
Not organized but pretty stright forward. I took him for summer and got a B with no regrets.
I took online class this summer. Prof. Ross is very good a starting discussion, and is well-informed. I totally loved this class, even online. I only wished I could find out my grade! He must dislike e-mail....
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I wouldn't recomend this teacher to anyone who wants to learn a lot about the subject. But if you're looking for an easy grade this is the guy. Tests are very straight forward. He gives reviews for all of them that basically tell you everything that will be on the test. It's just a shame I feel like I haven't learned anything.
extremely nice but the tests are really hard and hes sort of disorganized and has alot on his mind. i wouldnt recommen taking it if you really want to learn it. there is hardly any homework which is the good thing and the grading system is ok. he comes to class and just talks about anything not really on a schedule
Highly recommened. I had learned a lot from the class. He had a lot of knowledge of governments. His lectures seem to come from his experience with text book as suppliments. If you pay attention you cannot fail in this class. Homeworks were reseaches of current events and organizations. The tests were easy if you studied and understand the subject.
Super nice guy. Have to do weekly current events: get an article, summerize it, give your opinion. Tests are weird, he doesn't lecture on test material so you have to read the chapter and it helps if you go to the publishers website where they have extra stuff. He is very easy with the grading at the end...just don't bomb the tests.
Mr. Ross was a very good teacher. We had to find weekly articles about what we were talking about at that time, which is pretty easy. Virtual field trips is once a month, which is finding an article, read it, memorize it and give your opinion (only one page long). His tests are pretty good if you study them, also looking up "tutorial quizzes" will
Good teacher just very boring subject. The assignments are very lame too.
Ross is unorganized, but nonetheless, hes credible at the same time. He knows what he's talking about, just has a hard time expressing it. This class is really relaxed, tests are the most fair test I've had in my college career. No need to read or take notes just pay attention, my worst test score was an 85%.
i am totally "not" into us government so i found his lecture extremely boring. he has a great passion for what he teaches and is a really good teacher. if you can pay attention to his lectures(they aren't that bad), and retain the information, you'll do great. i myself had a hard time sitting in his class.
This was onw the the worst classes that I've had the mis-fortune to take. Professor relies heavily on independant busy work instead of lecture to teach the subject matter. I found her to be cold and very un-approachable.
I like politics and I really enjoyed the class. He may seemed unorganized but he is really smart. He has a deep passion for political science. I think if you want to learn this is the class for you. If you want to sit and waste your time go somewhere else. The homework not hard and the final was not as hard as I thought. I would take it again.
Boring boring boring. i think i spent more money buying energy drinks to attempt to stay awake in this guys class than i did for his $103.75 text book... Quizzes have questions with trick answers. tests are fine, just know the definitions. would not recommend.
dude...hes...boring. not gonna lie. i never showed up to his class (trust me hell notice) he will never remember your name unless you dont show haha...hes chill, but his lectures are hella boring. i passed with a C without the book and just taking the tests. dont take his notes, there a waste of time just TRY to listen, while your half asleep
This teacher is a nice guy but the way he teahes is soooooooo boring!. he talks all the time and he never writes notes on the board. so the only way to pass his class to to really listen. His HW's are ok just a current event due every week. test are ok but its boring. i dont recommend him. unless you a early nap
he is a good teacher, but he may come off boring to some people. i enjoyed the class - he is pretty passionate about what he teaches and knows what he is talking about. he tries to crack jokes every now & then. he is really nice. there is an easy assignment due once a week and he can be fairly unorganized. tests are simple 10 mc/tf & 6 short answer
unless ur superrr interested in government crap this class is boring.. like reaLLLL boring.. but its super easy.. if u take the tests n turn it the weekly like 2 paragraph assignment u'll for sure pass.. hes a co0l guy to0
sometimes he can be really boring, but a lot of what he has to say is interesting. he has a lot of background in government and so much experience. i hated government until i took his class, now i'm looking into government careers. he's a really nice guy and very helpful.
he was awesome! Just show up in class and show little effort then you'll do fine if you need his book call me 9099359999
mr ross is a good teacher...but if you take him in the summer he is very breif and his tests are more intense. i got a b in his summer class. the class is hard to take in the summer because if you aren't interested in this class it can put you too sleep!
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This professor changed my life. I became a Political Science major because of him. I went on to a Cal State, graduated, and I am now a high school teacher!
i took him this spring semester for distance education. he has not posted any of our grades. every time i email him about it he says he plans to get them out as soon as possible but still have not received them. there is no feed back given on any of the homework or papers. do not recommend him for online class
I'm not big on politics, but this man knows what he's talking about. Take notes and do the practice tests and you will do fine! He's very kind. No HW, only 4 tests (including the final) and 3 virtual field trips (easy points, do them). I received a B.(:
Prof. Ross is wonderful.I knew nothing about politics at all. He expects YOU to read the book but he sits on his desk and teaches from his own knowledge. Take good notes and do the practice quizzes and you should Ace the class.I got a B and like I said came in knowing nothing. Very nice man too.
He is a very good teacher. Just particate and do your work and if you need any help, he'll help you. I am disabled and he helped me a lot.
I meant to say if you speak up in his class and ask questions then you'll learn a lot. I took his class in 1996 and am glad to see that he is still around helping students learn about goverment.
glenn ross is a great teacher! i was worried about taking poli sci but he made everything very easy to understand. just attend class, do the work, and try on the test and youll pass the class. i recommended him to a friend and they were happy they took him. good guy good teacher!
It's a hit or a miss. Prof is VERY knowledgeable & Fantastic! He is only as active as the class... If the class is quiet and doesnt ask questions or engage in conversation,then he seems annoyed no one is trying. He's very good at leading answers & making you "think." He gives guides for the tests which require substantial studying, but its not bad.
Prof. Ross is a great teacher and knows ALOT! He is not a nice person however. He is very hard to get a hold of and forgets what hes says alot..which is why I failed. He fell asleep during presentations and then told us we all sucked. If you care about politics and know your stuff take him, if you don't take Peters. Ross ruined my GPA. =(
Very nice guy. You learn a lot and he wants you to succeed. Only a current event once a week for homework. I would recommend him.
He's one of the easiest teachers I've had so far at Citrus. He's an easy A as long as you write all the papers, do well on the quizzes and do the midterm and final. If you wanna learn but not do lots of work, take him for sure! I'm taking another class with him cause he's awesome!
THIS IS AN EASY CLASS IF YOU KNOW ABOUT POLITICS. IF YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING LIKE ME THEN YOU CAN PASS WITH A C IF YOU DO EVERY ASSIGNMENT AND TRY ON FINALS. A CURRENT EVENT IS DUE EVERY MONDAY AND YOU HAVE A GROUP PROJECT. THE TESTS ARE REAL HARD AND THEY HURT MY GRADE BECAUSE HIS STUDY GUIDES DON'T HELP.HAD HARD TIME STAYING AWAKE BUT VERY NICEGUY
If you know nothing about politics this is a hard class. In week 8 we are only on chapter 3. If you do not test well do not take this class. There are no assignments to fall back on. Which is hard because working with the material helps to memorize it. I repeat, if you don't test well do not take this class!!!
I took the online class. I had to physically go to him to get questions answered. He is not very involved in the class online: never posts grades, comments in discussions, or replies to emails. However, he is very approachable on campus and flexible about assignment due dates. I recommend taking him in class lecture, not online. The class is fairly straightforward.
I took his 103 class and it was much more interesting and easy. This one wasn't very interesting but I did get an A. Just make sure to do well on the group projects and written midterm and final.
For someone who also teaches online, he never replied to email. Snorefest. Took him during an election year and all he did was focus on that. He couldn't recite the line of presidential succession (Prez, VP, House Speaker, etc) & didn't correct a student who said the 23rd amendment gave citizens of Columbia the right to vote. Bring a pillow.
Good guy. Tries to be the middle guy when it comes to politics. Easy class test, easier if you study and take class notes. Kind of goes off on stories. Other then that I would say take him, but stay on top of things. Good about late assignments.
My ratings might have reflected a good teacher but he is not one. We barely go over any information and he is very forgetful. But his class is extremely easy. He takes a long time to grade and he gives you a cheat sheet for the test. If you want an easy class, take this. If you want to learn, go to a different community college.
His tests are based off his lecture which are a little harder than you would expect but not exactly difficult. He is absolutely computer illiterate.
I am a Poli-Sci major but I know its not everyone's thing. If not then you might not like Ross's teaching style, but I loved it. It's lecture with numerous writing assignments but they're easy. Quizzes and exams are easy too. Just be there and pay attention. He knows his stuff.
This guy is lazy in every sense of the word. His lectures seem as though he's trying to drag out each subject, and they get really boring. His laziness causes the class to be easy though, because there aren't that many assignments or tests. He'll never get them graded though; we never got the grade for our midterm that we took in October.
Take this class if you want to take care of a GE requirement. His lectures are boring. Quizzes are easy, exams are a little tougher but reasonable. This guy knows his stuff but it doesn't seem like he puts too much effort into his work. Overall, he's a cool guy and a decent professor.
Professor Ross class was very clear.I have a better understanding of the political arena. Note taking is a must if you want to pass the exams and quizzes. Test are not difficult,if you study. However missing lectures can hurt your overall grade. I found the class very useful especially if you want to keep up with political current events.
Take him.
Professor Ross is an amazing teacher! He gives great lectures and knows EVERYTHING about politics. Take him if you want to learn a lot an get an easy A. You don't really even have to read the book to get an A, just study the vocab. that he tells you will be on the test. One of the best classes I've ever had with one of the nicest teachers!
Professor Ross is an amazing teacher! He gives great lectures and knows EVERYTHING about politics. Take him if you want to learn a lot an get an easy A. You don't really even have to read the book to get an A, just study the vocab. that he tells you will be on the test. One of the best classes I've ever had with one of the nicest teachers
He is cool. Goes off his lectures and tests are DUMB easy as he only asks questions which were on the quizzes. Essay portion easy, he gives you th essay topics weeks before exam. attendance is respectful but you wont fail if you miss a day or two. Be nice to him because he is extremely nice to his students!
I enjoyed his class. At the begging it seemed a bit boring, but I started to get use to his teaching and he cracks some jokes up here and there. I bought the book, but you don' need it. Just take notes from what he says and everything he does say will be on the quizzes and exams. I recommend him for winter!! Just study!
I just took his Winter 2012 6 week course. He was very nice, very happy and relaxed. he told us what we needed to do, no unclear directions. Gives us test topics so we can study way ahead of time. He is flexable as long as you show him you know your material. Take him! I got an A!!
Very easy class. Just pay attention and study for tests and you'll do fine. He says "and so forth" after everything he says, so be prepared for that.
Ross is a great professor. He keeps things pretty light and likes to laugh the whole way through. If you know anything about current events you will be laughing as well. His grading is very fair and it is easy to get an A in his class. Time just flies by. He is fantastic. Take him for all your poli sci classes.
A lot of work. I don't recommend taking him for the 6 or 8 wk terms because its hard to keep up
Mr. Ross is a good guy. Attendance won't count or your grade and a lot is expected of you. I wish I would have taken another teacher. He can go crazy at times. Get ready to work for your grade
I'm taking this guy right now and it's the last class I have to pass before I can move on to Cal state LA. I've worked hard. I hope I pass. He doesn't care if you show up.
A lot to learn in a short amount of time. I didn't pass on the first attempt
I took Mr. Ross in this last semester. My main suggestion is GET THE BOOK! he tests you on material in the chapters that he doesn't go over in discussion. the book is going to be your life savor
I just finished the summer session today. My advice is GET THE BOOK. He tests a lot from the book. Also you will want to never miss lecture
He is a pretty cool dude. You will be using the textbook a lot and even though he says you need the applia code...you will never use it! Take him. He will motivate you
Teacher is very interested in the subject, goes into deep explanations, but goes off topic A LOT. A good teacher to take, but doesn't use blackboard or respond to very many emails which would help. Overall a good teacher.
Class consists of 4 virtual field trips (go on a certain website and write a one page paper). Test consists of 10 multi-choice and 5 short essay questions. He doesn't use PP, so take detailed notes, study and you should do good. I enjoyed him and his class. Con: doesn't give you tests/papers back in a timely manner.
Great Professor. Very clear about the material. Easy tests and quizzes. MUST attend class, but come on its college. Take notes and pay attention and it's an easy A. I don't even like politics (at all) and this class was actually interesting. He gets the class into discussions and loves to talk things out in class. Very helpful and kind.
I love this guy, this guy is very funny and sarcastic about things. He's a charm and nice teacher, he loves to talk. Although sometimes is a bit boring, he uses his life experience stories to tell what he wants to teach you, if not he'll make a funny story that you will remember until after his class. Do not really use the book, pay attention!
Prof. Ross is pretty funny and very nice. He's a serious but sarcastic man, I have to say we have the same personality. Sometimes bored in class but he you can see he loves to teach and his stories are so entertaining that you pay attention to it. PAY ATTENTION and you will not really need the book, but if don't understand something, READ the book!
i love him. He is such a kind and helpful teacher. TAKE HIM!
Professor Ross it's amazing! He personally has so much experience so while he lectures he can tell you his experience when he was in Europe. He really inspires students to get involved in politics, Take him!!
VERY easy class.... I did use the book, but only in class. Never studied the study guides, just with the notes from class and you are good to go. I got a B so if you really try you could get that A!!!!
Professor Ross is a very kind and caring person. His class is not hard, and he really cares about your learning. He knows his stuff like crazy, and he is very intelligent. The work is really easy - I would definitely recommend him!
A laid back teacher. His homework is easy, quizzes can be tough if you don't buy the book. You never find out your grade until the end of the semester when he finally grades everything and passes it back. Kind of stressful not knowing my grade, but he is a good professor and I passed with a B.
Be prepared to take a lot of notes. He rarely writes on the board and "freestyles" his lectures. His exams were easy, the quizzes on the other hand can be hard. He's nice and approachable but he takes a long time to grade papers and give them back. Also, he is very disorganized and forgetful.
If you're not a politics major, or if you don't know much about politics, this is not an easy class... He expects you to know/answer his questions, and doesn't give much clarity. He gives exams every two weeks or so, and they're ALL based on lectures, which are all over the place. Don't need the book. Didn't like this class...
I personally dislike political science, but Mr. Ross was kind and very approachable when I had any confusion on the lectures. Charming guy. Attendance is key to passing this course as his quizzes/test were based from the lectures.
Prof Ross is very laid back. He's older and tends to ramble off topic a lot, which made it very hard to pay attention and stay awake. Overall, the class was pretty easy.
He is an old school dude who does not even know what an IPAD is. Will ramble at times but has a lot of old school info and class is easy. Just do you work and you will get an A.
Glen Ross is a really nice professor and is well respected. I was dreading Political Science, but he made the class EASIER and more interesting the book. The book was too much terminology to understand. Mr. Ross really explains the material EASY and well compared to the book. I learned so much and understand politics now!
Took class during winter 14. Easy class, just make sure to take good notes during class and keep up with reading. Takes attendance daily. He does tend to drone on about certain subjects but is knowledgeable about poltical science.
Really old school guy but knows political science. Used to work in DC so has a lot of stories on how things really happen in law making. Tends to drone on but if you take good notes in class you will be fine. Exams mostly on notes, partially on text.
I loved this class! Ross is one of my most favorite instructors. His exams are short explanations that require you to be familiar with the context. He's very helpful and sweet. I would take him again.
Prof Ross is a super nice guy who really knows his stuff. His lectures are interesting and the tests are honestly super easy if you know what he's looking for. Doesn't require much outside work.
I really liked this class and found it to be easy. For 103 do not buy the book, you won't need it. This class only had 4 quizzes, 2 exams, and 4 assignments. Really easy if you try at least a little. No final. I highly recommend.
Mr. Ross is by far the most amazing professor i've ever had, he is super clear on what he is looking for and as long as you try you will most likely pass. don't over read into the books if he doesn't discuss it in class it most likely isn't on his quiz. take those vocabulary words serious they are a big portion of your midterm and final.
Mr. Ross was a super nice teacher and helpful. The toughest part about his class was the subject alone. He gives quizzes every couple of weeks. He is such a sweet guy! Def recommend him.
Overall he was great prof., But he doesn't quite stick to the lecture he is teaching that day. Class was boring but then again i took it during winter so hours are long and the subject is not interesting to me. He gives homework but not a lot. Quizzes are based more on what he talks about in class. Tests are based on quizzes so study them.
Professor Ross was great! I loved his lectures. He has a lot of real life experience in the subject and is very passionate about it. A lot of people in my class weren't really interested so they were very bored. If you take his class make sure to go to class and take very good notes! If you do that you will get a good grade!
Good professor. Class was an easy A if you show up and take good notes. Test are easy.
Professor is a cool guy. I learned a lot about him through the semester because he likes to share his personal life stories lol. I hardly go to class and I still have an A. There is a bi-weekly half page review on a news article and thats it for hw. Tests are easy, drops the lowest grade, but he's a pretty good teacher. Straightforward class. Easy.
Prof Ross is such great guy and I learned a lot about politics. His class is SUPER easy. Lectures can be long but I thought he was funny and I enjoyed his stories. Hmwk includes a headline review every week, a short quiz after each chapter and a test after every 2 chapters. Take notes and study the terms. Took 3 quizzes/2 tests during the semester
The man is highly intelligent in his field, no doubt there. However, the lectures consist of rambling in which he jumps from one matter to another for no other reason but it just so happened to pop into his mind; some random thoughts are correlated to the class, others completely irrelevant- such as 20 minute talks about his favorite ringtones.
Easy, no homework, quiz and tests that are easy and curved. Just read the stuff and you will pass
Not a tough class. Book was rarely used, mainly for definitions. He sometimes gets off topic but it happens. Quizzes are easy if you study a handful of times. Gives out a sheet with terms that will be on the exams but he'll pick 4. Take good notes and simply study. You'll pass.
Mr. Ross was a good professor. His class was sometimes super interesting or extremely boring. Honestly, you don't need to buy the textbook just take really good notes. Study little details for your quizzes, and keep all your quizzes for tests. Super easy class, just need to study a bit
The most painful and boring class I have ever taken. Super easy but professor Ross have a way of going completely off topic. It took him a week to just go over the syllabus. He grades on a curve and it is an easy class just be prepared to be bored stiff for about 2 hours out of the day several days a week.
Professor Ross is pretty funny and his lectures are interesting. He brings a great perspective to Politics. His lectures are long and may seem like they go off topic but he does make a point. If you pay attention to his lectures and examples you will pass his class. Not much homeowork, which is a plus!
Professor Ross is one of the kindest teachers I have had. Super sweet guy who is very passionate about the field of political science . He tends to talk more than lecture but if you're actually listening the material is covered in such a way that makes sense and definetly made the tests easier . He's always willing to talk and help and grades easy!
First time doing this but I have to say this. The most boring class I have ever taken!! Do not take this class in the morning cause you will fall asleep. Super easy class only hw is a few paper and the test are too easy.
103 pol. Sci winter semester and am thankful I did. It's a gen ed so you have to take it, but I wouldn't recommend this class. Prof. Ross rarely writes notes on the board, he tends to get off topic, and doesn't exactly work his way back to his original point. Heavy grader but leaves specific guidelines But some sources he gives for wrk are outdated
Glen Ross is a sweet and caring professor. You will get an A if you study and do the group project. Just be ready to a group presentation. His tests are straight from the lectures and the book. It's very straight forward. I highly recommend taking his class!
He is a sweet guy as everyone says and he totally means well. HOWEVER, I'm afraid his memory is going because he would repeat himself several times during lecture and would always forget if he told us due dates/test dates!! Honestly, you'll have to teach yourself out of the textbook if you want to pass because I couldn't learn a thing from him.
I took his class during the summer and it was such an easy class. He does have a lot of quizzes but his finals were only 15 questions and they were all from the quizzes!! Plus two short answers about key terms. Would definitely take him for a summer class again. Pretty easy and he is super sweet and understanding.
Funny guy and easy to get along. Lecture heavy and can get boring at times. I think his memory is going out. I would doze off a few times because the material was bland. I would bring a laptop or homework and utilize your time well in class. Easy grader and he gives you a study guide almost identical to your test. Would recommended 10/10.
Took him just because his class is the only one that fits my schedule. WORST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE. Super boring class, repeats himself to the point that it's really annoying. I didn't learn anything from him. Only take him if you want an easy class -- but imagine sitting through his lectures, just wasting your time.
Dont even bother with this dude, the whole semester you wont know your grade, his quizzes are based on his lectures & notes (which are hardly any) & theres questions on quizzes weve never discussed about. His midterm/final were a slap in the face, 15 questions each, with 2 explaining terms ?s. I do NOT recommend him at all. Boring, boring!!!
He is a humorous man, and his quizzes are a little bit tricky, but only 10questions, and have 4 virtue field trip, which is only one page. The midterm is talking about two key word. And Professor Glen will hand out a study guide for the key words. That is really helpful. Easy class.
I took this class online but met with the professor many times in person and if it wasn't for his help, time and understanding I wouldn't have made it through this class.
I enjoyed having Professor Ross as my instructor. A lot of people are claiming that his class was an easy A but for some, that isn't the case because there were three exams and several pop quizzes. Yes, he's losing his short term memory but he's very fluid and knowledgeable on political science. Very lenient, approachable, and caring professor!
He was good overall, However! if he goes off topic, don't be surprised if the material he was supposed to take about during class is on the test. He goes off topic a lot so always go back to the syllabus and refer to it. He will spend a lot of time talking about something and not get to other materials. I passed with a C, good luck....
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