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Dr. Falkin can be very hard if you are not a Poli Sci major, but if you are he is very helpful and his classes are informative and entertaining. He truly wants his students to get a good grade and actually learn something.

He is not the easiest professor but he does work with the students in terms of passing his class. The class is very informative but like a lot of classes you have to study hard. He does have a sense of humor but he's very blunt. If you are over sensitive don't take him.

Awesome professor. He always takes the time out to help his students when ever they are having trouble.

very funny professor. a lot of work, but worth the effort. love it when he speaks chinese. =P

I didn't find him helpful or unferstanding. I missed class when I was in the hospital and he made me take the midterm the day after I got out. He favors students in his class, esp. if u had him in a prior class.

Very cool professor will always go over anything you dont understand.He is very interesting to listen to and really knows what he talking about. Just tell him your a giant or ranger fan and you will pass.=]

easygoing manner...if you want an A, go to class!, ask questions!, read the book!. thats it!

Falkin is probably one of the best teachers at CSI. He knows what he's talking about, and really tries to let you know what hes talking about, too. All you have to do is show up to his class on time, turn your cell phone off, participate, and explain everything on the essay as if you were teaching him. If you can do that, he's the easiest prof.

Great professor. Learned a lot about world politics. Funny guy too - you'll never be bored.

he is a GREAT prof. Talk a lot, but just for that, u wont get bored in his class. explains everything, and makes the class pass by very fast. He explains the subject as if it was a story. Jokes around lots of time. As long as u could take good notes, remember them for the exams, thats all u will need! i didnt even open the text book. all from notes

dr. falkin is a true breath of fresh academic air. he is brilliant, politically uncorrect, hilarious, brace yourself for over the top, sarcastic humor. he's incredibly passionate & has such an amazing understanding of politics, history, economics - you will learn tons and laugh your ass off; don't misunderstand his easy-going-he expects respect

He's unique, very interesting and explains anything you ask. You have to study your notes and read when he stresses it. It's not an easy course - but definitely one that'll enlighten you tremendously about Eastern Asia.

he is the man

i have him for comparative politics. he is an amazing professor!!! what ever he talks about in class, however boring it may be normally, he makes it interesting. he loves when people ask questions, he really really gets excited. the only thing about his class that i don't like are his tests, they are always esseys. they seem fair but hard.

A brilliant man. He really knows his stuff, and explains it in a way you can grasp it. If you don't understand, he will slow down and make sure you understand it. He jokes around and tries to make it as interesting as he can. He tells you exactly what he wants on the essays, but you have to show him you know it. He's a tough but fair grader.

such a good professor! i had absolutely no interest in political science and i must say he frightened me in the beginning, but he is a great teacher. course material was very clear- anything confusing he explained thoroughly. tests very straightfoward. made class fun. ill miss him. =(

He is the best prof. i ever had. HE explains everything, and if you take notes and study you'll be fine. Pay attention and you'll get a good grade. He is mad funny.

Great professor, really knows and loves his stuff, knows his stuff.

Excellent teacher. You will learn the course material an also current events and how they relate politically. Take his class if you get the chance!

Absolutely the(e) most animated, knowledgable, interesting, course I've ever attended throughout my career as a student. He resembles an actor on stage who provides a complete and accurate understanding of the play at hand. Absolutely marvelous. Can't wait to attend his next play.

One of the best Professors at CSI. He WILL scare you in the beginning, he WILL make it seem like he wants you to drop. You don't have to go to every class, but you're screwed for tests if you don't. Don't take his class if you can't write an essay. Crystal clear, engaging, helpful, interesting. Amazingly passionate about what he knows.

Absolutely Looney Tunes, but very fun!

By far the BEST professor I've had!! Not an easy course, but he's very detailed and LOVES it when you ask questions, you'll walk out with a much better understanding of world politics. You must attend, take lots of notes, read the articles assigned, submit a well written essay for the exams and you will do well. Thanks to him I know have great int

Just sit in the front and take good notes, and you'll do well on the tests. If you don't care about the subject, you'll have a hard time.

great teacher cares about you learning and very helpful my mother passed away during semister and he was very accommodating helped me alot wish more teachers were like him. gives 3 test just take good notes and read and your be fine took him for everything already(pol theorey,240,260,342,int100) or i would take him again defintly recommend

very good professor. one of the few teachers ive met that doesnt teach their opinion but teaches facts and allows students to decide their own opinion about it. cares about his students. fun guy. encourages his students to ask questions which makes the students get involved in class, everyone talks and it makes class more interesting and fun.

Definitely recommended. Hard materials but is very helpful. He is aware if you are a hard worker. He makes the class interesting with his outgoing personality. Wish I had his class again!

If youre a poli sci major & have interest in the subject take him hes absolutely brilliant and youll love his lectures...however if youre not you will find it hard and be boredd...one of the best poli sci teachers in that school you will learn alot if you want to

Amazing professor; had him for POL240 and INT100. Will give you 110% if you ask for help with anything, all you have to remember are certain things for exams, which he tells you beforehand. Most students don't like him because he's blunt and doesn't try to baby you. Highly recommended if you're into political science.

Don't listen to the bad comments, they are just from student's who don't understand that good grades come from hard work. ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING PROFESSOR'S I have ever had. Yes, he is opinionated but he is often right and he is an excellent professor and he truly does care about his students as long as you are respectful! HIGHLY recommended!

He is very nice and funny will ask you a million times if you understand everything. he runs you around in circles when he talks and he also runs around the classroom, but as long as you read what he tells you to read you will be fine. if your on the line about a teacher take james falkin.

I was not a big fan of this subject before Professor Falkin. His lectures, however, were so interesting (if you give it a shot and pay attention like a good student) that I really developed a liking to it! He is a fair grader but accepts no nonsense. Please read the assignments he gives in class. They are relatively short and the key to an "A!"

THE BEST PROFESSOR IN THE HISTORY OF MY COLLEGE CAREER! I absolutely had a wonderful time in his class each and every single day. A bit intimidating at first, but as long as you pay attention and do your work as every student should, you'll be fine. Tests are taken directly from class discussions...so TAKE NOTES!!!

i had never taken a political science class ever when i took this class. he was very helpful, straightforward, and easy. 3 papers, and i got an A.

great professor

Great professor. I just took his final today. Great professor! It's a pleasure being in his class. He knows what he's teaching and he explains things in detail. His tests are from the reading and class notes. Take him if you're interested in learning Political Science.

He is a great professor. Really nice and helpful. He knows what hes talking about. Come to class take notes and do the readings and youll get a good grade. Hes the best.

Great prof! very funny. he always asks if everyone understands which is nice. Take ALOT of notes and read the chapters because that is whats on the test. No review sheets but on review day you can go and ask him questions on things your not sure of. If you get the chance then you should deff take him.

Attendance is not required, he does not take it. he does teach during lectures, but does not give any notes. he will answer all of your questions and if u ask to slow down or repeat he will. his tests are strictly from the readings in the book so you must buy the book and you must read a lot if you want to do well. he will work with you not to fail

One of the best professor's at CSI. Amazing guy, so knowledgeable. As long as you are respectful and interested in the subject matter you will do well. He is not only a great professor for Political Science but very inspiring and a great role model for all his students to become successful and achieve their goals. Highly recommended.

He's a great professor. Very intellectual and shares stories of his life that correlate with the lessons. Half of the exams are from the text. He doesn't require you going to class but you should because the other half of the exams are based on his classnotes that you won't find in the text. Doesn't give Ds, which I was supposed to get but got a C.

He is a very sarcastic funny prof. Don't disrespect him by texting or leaving the classroom. Will work with you

Outstanding professor...respectful, knowledgeable, clear, very fair, no favorites in class...I learned an enormous amount... ..Excellent at helping to delineate the core beliefs of the philosophers and how they related to government...What higher ed is all about!

Wonderful experience...I told Professor Falkin I did not read the texts and he was rightfully unhappy, but did not hold a grudge...I then read the philosophers.. and I did well.Trying to take another class with Professor Falkin! He is VERY fair, straightforward about his tests...doesn't overburden you with homework, papers. Super class!

AMAZING professor! He's intelligent, animated, and a great teacher. He wants to make the material as clear as possible and gets really excited when people ask questions. Participation is not mandatory though. Keep up with the readings! His tests aren't bad. He's very funny too. Would definitely take him again.

Professor Flakin is brilliant.Took his class during summer.Was one of my best class.He's very knowledgeable,helpful and his lectures are very clear, you don't really need the text book.Study his notes and you will be fine. If you ever get the chance take his class, you will not regret it.

This course was interesting and relevant to current topics. We covered a lot of material and there was few assignments. 3-4 papers over the entire professor

I've taken a few classes with Professor Falkin. He is very knowledgeable, and interested in the topics he teaches. He will usually use the book for the majority of test questions along with a few things discussed in class. Will usually dictate and occasionally go off on tangents. Fantastic Professor in my opinion. Keeps it interesting.

no matter what my grade will be I think prof falkin is a wonderful professor. subject matter is explaned in a comprehensible way and he is a great person. YOU MUST TAKE NOTES AND READ

great professor and truly a nice person. helpful, interesting, and professional. would gladly take him again. one of CSI's finest. that said pay close attention in class and read what he tells you too. course material is better suited for second year and above. 3 exams. t/f and multiple . no papers

Three home take five page papers. No HWs, no quizzes, attendance is mandatory.

I was dreading this class until i actually went and its probably the most interesting class i've ever been in. i learn something new every week. no attendance. always out early. he knows exactly what hes talking about. be prepared to take notes, he never writes on the board. good sense of humor and always willing to help.

Animated Professor who loves his job. He speaks fast and gets excited when he teaches. If it's your first time taking him, it will take you about a week to get use to him, but everyone is different, I got him right away, and others never got him. He knows his stuff and has a great memory.

GREAT professor, animated and intellectual. Talks fast, but you get used to him. If not he's not for you and he will tell you to drop. dont fall for his "drop my class speech." He doesn't like to teach big classes, if the class is big, you will get multiple choice which is not easy, if it's small you will get essays sometimes take home essays.

CONS: Attendance AND paying attention IS always mandatory, he has clearly defined political views (right-wing, pro-Israeli), very high ego, his tests are tricky (usually multiple choice and true or false OR three 5-6 pg. essays), don't try to piss him off.. PROS: You will learn, no HWs quizzes, more people sign up for his class, less work...

Great professor knows the material extremely well. This is definitely a college level course, you must pay attention and try to write down what he lectures about since he doesn't use the chalk board often. But no worries he explains things at nauseam. The best thing to do is ask him questions. Pretty easy grader. I highly recommend him. No txt book

Best Professor at CSI! class act!

He is the best of all. I love political science because of the way he taught it. Take him, you won't regret it.

Here's the thing. He teaches poli sci 240 and 103 in the winter and summer. He may be tough in the fall and the spring in other classes but he is very very lenient in summer and winter for 240 and 103. I took him for 240 over the summer. He talks fast so you have to pay attention to take notes cause his tests were straight forward from the notes.

Extremely passionate, very very engaging, DO NOT BE LATE TO CLASS. Knows this stuff like the back of his hand which makes it great because you can explore ideas with him. He's definitely one of those golden gems at Csi. Took him 4 times, and it gets better and better. Awesome teacher, and how he teaches is a work of art. YOU MUST ENGAGE to do well.

An absolutely AMAZING teacher, take his class, or regret it for the rest of your life! He is very passionate about the subject, he teaches extremely well. If POL is not your Major then definitely take him during the summer as I hear that his summer courses are much easier than during a regular semester.

He doesnt assign books but puts readings on blackboard. Hes a great professor i took him 7 tines and if u do you wont regret it. Hes very knowledgeable and doesnt write on the board but his lectures are superb.

Professor Falkin is THE BEST in the department. Very passionate, his lectures are AMAZING. at the beginning you will be lost, since he doesn't write on the board, however, you will get used to his way of teaching. if you want to learn, he is really the one to take. Ask him any question on the topic, you will get an answer.I took him 4 times.

It is a pleasure to have him as a professor. He is very kind and knows the subject extremely well and his lectures are amazing!!!! His teaching style can be different but you get used to it.

Awesome professor, he forces you to pay attention in his class by being so energetic, knows his stuff, and will help grade in your favor if you participate

Falkin is the best professor at CSI. He knows his material so well teaches off the top of his head. I will take him again because if u take his classes you will learn unlike other professors that u cant learn in their classes.

Falkin is a great teacher and by taking his class i learned a lot that hard work in academia pays off. He knows his material so well its amazing.

He's the best professor to take if political science is your major you won't regret it.

He's the best professor that csi has. It's seen in the way he teaches. When you take his class you will end it learning alot.

The best professor to take if you love learning and thinking because he doesnt write on the board so you need good note taking skills or make friends and share notes.

Falkin is a good guy cares about the sucess of his students.

He is am amazing prof.!! Take him when you get a chance. leacturs are interesting and wont be bored in the class. Really recommend taking him in the winter or summer! its always a hybrid class but you wont regret it.

Professor Falkin is truly the best in the department. A must take if you are interested in political theory.

On a more serious note, he's one of a kind in that his teaching method differs from that of his peers. You must come prepared; he TALKS, so listen attentively. As to theory, he has a way of vicariously living through the individual who propounded them; he magically becomes the theorist! Uber-passionate;With a concerted effort, surely, you'll learn.

take notes from his lectures, read the readings, and you'll do fine on the exams!

Professor Falkin is extremely intelligent and is very passionate about what he teaches, he does not do power points and all of his lectures are oral! Attendance wasn't a big deal, but if you missed a class you lost a whole chunk of the subject matter. He's really fun and will answer any questions you have! Do the readings and take notes!!!

Such a great professor I took him for pol 202 I passed with a good grade one thing with him though is he likes small classroom sizes but such a caring and inspirational professor I would take him again 100%

The best professor. He does not tolerate any nonsense and prefers a smaller amount of students so it is easier for all of us. He doesn't use powerpoint so if you can't take notes and listen then you will not do well.

AMAZiNG PROFESSOR! Pay attention and takes notes and you will pass. Very clear on grading criteria, respectful and understanding. Loved this professfor.

Even in an online class his lectures are all oral, however the reading is important to understand the exam questions he will ask. 3 MC tests that were fairly straightforward if you read. Take this class with an open mind and I feel you could learn a lot.

super straight forward class. Professor tells you what he expects straight up front, no exceptions, which I respect. He knows his topic very well and you can tell he's really into his subject through his lectures.Grade was determined by three major tests, do your reading and this class will go smooth.

This class is only 3 tests so you could totally ignore it for a month and then study the week before a test. He's very passionate about his subject and a good orator. I think you could learn a lot in this class.

Only 3 tests the entire semester with no other assignments, so as long as you study for these tests that are taken about once a month you should do pretty well.

Professor Falkin is easily one of my favorite professors. He is witty, he is intelligent, & he is an excellent lecturer. You can sense the passion James Falkin has for the world of Political Science. Sure, he talks a lot but it's all relevant information. There are three multiple choice tests which is more than fair.

I've had Falkin for several of his classes. His grading criteria is very clear: 3 exams throughout the semester. As long as you pay attention to his lessons or the readings, you will be good. His in person lessons can be pretty informative and interesting too. I would suggest taking his class to learn more about the nature of politics.

Prof. Falkin is unique - lectures are all oral, no slides. Attendance is a must to keep up. Readings are key for the straightforward exams. StuckstudeAI was a lifesaver for review prep. Overall, an engaging class if you're willing to put in the work.

Caring, respectful, grades based on readings and 3 tests. It is a read-needed class but overall not a bad class and he puts it all in your plate to pass. Would take him again.

Professor Falkin is engaging, clear, and genuinely cares about students. His passion for teaching makes complex ideas easy to understand and the class truly enjoyable. Professor Falkin is also a Knicks and Mets fan as well!

By far the best professor in this department. Lectures are great, & he is very unbiased-- he will not give his opinion, & he does not want to hear yours either. Does not respond to email, but is always willing to answer questions after class or set a meeting. I loved this class & felt that I got a lot out of it. Would def recommend taking him!