She is awesome! Such an interesting class. Two papers, readings every day(easy and interesting), lots of movies(movie journal), available extra credit. attendance not mandatory(but she notcies since we only have 6 kids int he class). open to all opinions, SO positive! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

She is an awesome teacher. She makes government fun and always shows both sides of a controversial issue. She will always help you and answer any questions you have to the best of her ability. If she does not know the answer, she will look it up and give the answer at the next class. Overall, she is helpful and really knows her stuff.

professor byrne is a really nice teacher. she is kind of quiet but she has power points. there are 3 tests, which are kind of hard, but she gave us extra credit too. we also had one project which she graded easily. i never read the book and a got an a-, but the book might help on some of the tests. not the most interesting, but still good.

Great teacher! Prof. Byrne is very helpful and nice. Just make sure to go to class and study the powerpoints. The book is a useful resource too. She is also great at making the material relevant to the currrent political world...definitely take her!

Professor Byrne is such a nice, sweet lady. She really wants everyone to do well and it shows by the way she handles her class. Taking good notes is a MUST-- you have to really pay attention in class to do well on the tests. However, she is not out to get you at all. Very approachable... you should definitely consider this class!

Really tries to help as much as she can

She really tries to help as much as she can and gets as much feedback as possible

Prof Byrne is an awesome teacher, she's extremely sweet and is willing to help out a lot despite a large class size. I got a low B in the class and I barely went, if you attend and pay attention though, should be an easy A

She is an excellent professor for Government. She is very helpful and is willing to answer any question you have. Easy A if you go to class and study a bit.

I really did not have that much interest for US government going in, but it was not a bad class at all. Didn't really use her book, but just studied her ppts she presents in class for the tests. The tests can be a little tricky at times, but really not too bad for a government course. Participation also really helps boost your grade.

if you have to take a gposc 25 class. TAKE HER

Easy class. 3 exams and a final (only 10 questions were cumulative). Movie nights kinda suck but are not every tuesday. Covers all material on test and gives study guides that pretty much tell you exactly what you need to know. Gives extra credit opportunities which are very helpful. Take Her!

I loved having her as a teacher. She was really nice and helpful. The tests can be tricky but if you go to her office hours she will tell you exactly what to study. There isn't an attendance policy but sometimes she will give out group work that can't be made up if you aren't there. Go to class, it will really help you on tests.

Please, please, please go to her class, otherwise you are missing out. Discussions are helpful for tests, as are the movies she shows you. Readings are encouraged, but if you don't read them its not the end of the world. Ask questions! She tries to make a relevant topic very interesting (she does try). Take her seriously. Recommended.

She is a sweetheart and a great teacher. Take her if you need to take this class. Tests are pretty easy. Study for about 30 minutes and you should be fine. Class is interesting and she shows daily clips from the colbert report and the daily show. Take her she's great.

Though she can't speak clearly sometimes, she's never hard to look at ;)

She's an extremely knowledgeable, articulate professor who makes the subject seem relative and interesting. I've never studied for more than an hour and my test grades have been 88, 97.5, 102.5, and 97.5 (includes EASY extra credit surveys). Class is always worthwhile and the professor is very upbeat.

She uses a lot of clips from the Daily Show and makes connections with current events. Her power points are boring (I fall asleep) but there's never any homework. The book is not necessary. She also cancells class or we get off to do an online lecture instead.Offers extra credit sometimes.

This class is easy. She is super helpful and you don't have to buy the book. Class is just powerpoints and videos of the Colbert report and other shows like that. Attendance isn't mandatory and the powerpoints are online. She's really nice and cool. Take her!

SHES AWESOME!!! I HATED american government in high school and was so bad at it but did well in this class. Shes the sweetest prettiest nice lady and we watch video clips of the daily show and john stewart all the time. I studied hard for tests and went to the movie nights high

I would recommend Dr.Byrne, she has a very clear teaching style, often cancels class in favor of online lectures and is very sweet. However DO NOT do her extra credit assignments, we did an 800+ word essay, plus research and she only added .05 to our final grade. thats it.

Enthusiastic and Interesting Teacher. Class attendance is mandatory for a good grade, a lot of material is covered that is not in the book. To receive an "A", study hard for the exams and read the chapters. Do NOT miss classes unless you have a friend who takes good notes. Overall a great class; I received a high "A".

Dr. Byrne is one of my favorite professors. Class is interesting, entertaining, and relevant. I learned so much and enjoyed it. Study material inside and out and keep up with readings-tests can be challenging. She wants you to succeed and is very sweet and helpful. Definitely recommend!

Dr. Byrne is awesome! Her class is interesting and I hate government! She shows lots of videos from Colbert and is a very dynamic teacher. Tests aren't bad, I averaged an 80 on them. Take her if you don't enjoy the material like me!

Byrne was awesome, definitely worth taking! I didn't want to take this class as a GenEd and ended up really liking it. she keeps lectures interesting with jokes, funny videos, doing some online, etc. The tests aren't easy but with some studying very do-able.

Political science might be cold, but she is HOT!!! Tests can be tough if you don't study, but can be tough nonetheless. Lectures are kinda boring and pointless. She doesn't round grades at all. Quizzes are 10 minutes and very difficult. Can't resell my unused 130 dollar textbook either. Doable, but kinda difficult. I know people who got As and Bs.

I absolutely loved her class! There is a lot of reading if you want to get an A on the test, but the material is interesting and Byrne really makes it matter to you. She shows a lot of Colbert videos in class. Attendance is not mandatory but I suggest you come to class, she talks about the slides in more detail that you will need for tests.

Professor Byrne is one of the nicest teachers I've had at JMU. She is extremely helpful and her class is pretty easy. The tests can be tricky but if you study a normal amount, you will do fine. I took this class as a gened and I would definitely advise it.

Took her class over maymester and it was by far the easiest class I've taken in college. She plays tons of clips from comedy central and is definitely a bro when it comes to helping out on clarifying material.

She's such a sweet lady, always there to help! The class is really interesting, she shows at least two Colbert Reports per class, makes it super enjoyable! Tests are pretty hard, but if you study all the lecture notes you'll be fine! Film assignments are annoying but necessary to do to pass.

I took this class because my friend said it was an easy A but I disagreed. I have so much studying to do for this class just to end up with a B. Government isn't my subject but I'm glad she was my professor for it because she made it a little bit more bearable

She's the best ever! The "Friday" quizzes are actually available online and are easy if you actually read the textbook. So, you can enjoy your Fridays (despite what the lame comments below said that make them and our school look like a joke). She's is so sweet and helpful. I hope one day to be as awesome as her. Highly recommend her!

Byrne is an easy A if you go to class and listen. She has three noncumulative tests that she gives study guides too so you know exactly what will be on the test. She has five movie quizzes that if you form a group with friends you are sure to get 100% on them. In class we watch Colbert videos at least twice a class. Such an easy gen ed. TAKE!

She literally bounces when she walks. Cutest. Professor. Ever. So sweet and helpful. People complain about her quizzes and tests, but if you actually watch the films and read the listed materials, they're all easy As. I didn't even get a good grade and I know that. US Gov sucks but she makes it at least bearable

She's nice, chill class. Good stuff

Read the textbook and make an effort to go meet her - she really does care about her students. Her lectures are cool and she includes lots of Daily Show clips to keep people interested.

Dr. Byrne is a solid POSC professor. She knows what she's teaching and seems to enjoy it. She shows several videos, articles, and SC rulings to aid all types of learners. There are 3 exams in the class and a study guide is provided. Beware of pop quizzes.. they're based off the textbook readings so you need to actually read the book!

I liked Professor Byrne's class. You will need the book because she likes to give pop quizzes that are based off the readings. The quizzes can be tricky, so be prepared. They killed my grade. There are 3 exams and she'll make the answers very similar to each other, so you have to know you're stuff. She knows her stuff and wants you to learn.

Byrne is a great prof. She genuinely enjoys the material and is very good at being unbiased in a very political class. Answers any questions you have, and helps you out by giving study guides and tells you what you're tested on. Lots of funny satirical clips in her class. Class is based on three exam grades, and some credit for attendance randomly.

Byrne's tests suck. There are always 2 answers to the questions. She makes class very enjoyable with videos and different stats/facts but her tests are such a different level of difficulty compared to discussed class topics. I generally liked her class but I did not like how she made the tests so difficult. No extra credit and no room to negotiate.

Class is pretty straightforward. I was always afraid to skip class because she gives pop quizzes and attendance checks. Fortunatley I never missed one. Her tests are pretty easy, she gives you a study guide with legit all the information you need to know. Material is a bit boring but she shows funny videos in class to keep you engaged. Take her!

Really good class. Can't use electronic devices.

I liked her and the class. Some immature guys in the class were annoying but what'snew at jmu. I wish she had thrown them out. Othwrwise great!

Her class isn't hard if you study. She gives three tests, pop quizzes and does reflection papers(almost every class). She drops the lowest of everything (pop quizzes, reflection papers, and tests). If you're struggling just go to her office hours - she's so sweet and genuinely wants the best for her students. And the final isn't cumulative :)

HIGHLY SUGGEST !! Came into this class not liking posc and came out as a posc major. Prof. Byrne is passionate about the subject which made it very easy to understand, she is very helpful with answering questions in and outside of class. The class is engaging, and if you put in an effort and ask questions you'll do great and enjoy it!

I liked the content and format of the class. Class was kind of rushed but it was crammed into 4 weeks so it was understandable... You watch 10 films, use a textbook, and then are graded on 10 quizzes, a midterm paper, and a final paper. Easy to pass the class but have to work very hard and consistent to do very well!

Byrne is passionate about gov't and is a good prof. She doesn't push her political views which is good. Her tests are so hard, but she usually adds on a few points. She does weekly online connect questions, 3 film quizzes outside class, 3 tests (final isn't cumulative). Go to class, take good notes, and you'll do fine.

At first, was not happy with taking this class as I had no idea Dr. Byrne would be such a tough grader; she will easily give you a failing grade if your work doesn't show that you put in the time to study/write. Once you learn this and put in 100% effort on every assignment and test, you'll be fine. I was expecting a C- but finished with B+

You have to buy the online textbook and connect which is $100, so beware. Her online class is pretty easy. I do not do much for this class and have an A. 4th credit is dedicated for movies (which u also have to pay for) + a quiz, which is easy and movies aren't bad at all.

* I am a posc major I really like Prof. Byrne, and I will say she is the easiest professor for Gov. She adds videos to her lectures and you can tell she cares. If you show up and study whats in your notes, the tests arent difficult. Good luck! ��

Had professor B ahile back. Many awesome things, but the fact she went to space during the middle of the semester and gave a lecture from teh space station was the coolest thing I've ever experienced in a classroom. She literally showed us a live image of earth from space during the lecture. Political struggle seems so silly from that view

Dr.Byrne is such a kind woman. She puts effort into her class and it shows. She adds multiple learning methods in her lectures which help you absorb the information better. The tests are a little hard so just make sure to study. Overall one of the best professors at JMU! Definitely take her!

Dr. Byrne is awesome. As a person of color who felt like he was being judged by privileged liberal white girls for saying "what other people believe" including from my community, which they talk about as if they know better than me, Dr. Byrne made me feel comfortable expressing what is reality in my community. Not a stupid joke class either

She is an amazing professor. However, your grade is made up of three exams, three film quizzes, weekly quizzes,and pop-up papers. the weekly quizzes are for completion. She doesnt give out extra credit so you have to make sure your doing good on the exams. Byrne replies to emails fast and is very understanding.

She's so sweet and I don't believe she ever once offended anyone which is exceptional for POSC. She was very good at showing all sides of the equation which I appreciated. Tests weren't impossible but some questions were so so tedious. Most films were a bit boring, but I understand why she made us watch them. Her outfits are always 10/10 too!

I really liked her and the class

Dr. Byrne is really good at creating engaging lectures. She connects everything in the curriculum to current events which makes it a lot more easy to follow. Assessments are online and asynchronous which make them much more comfortable to take and typically you only have to read one chapter a week. Very reasonable workload and expectations.

She is an amazing professor! She is super engaging and gives an equal perspective on all issues - which I really appreciate. As long as you pay attention and do the weekly readings, you'll be fine on the quizzes/exams. I hope I'll be able to take another one of her classes!

Dr. Byrne is amazing lecturer (for POSC 326), though talks a little too much. I would like to see her get more quickly to the point, though I do appreciate the in-class activities to help apply, but this doesn't necessarily reflect her understanding in her exams. She doesn't reflect her expectations well in her exams at all.

Dr. Brynne is super sweet! She loves what she does and you can tell, but unless you are a political science major or for some reason just really like government you are going to struggle in this class. The tests don't accurately reflect what you learn in class/readings. Otherwise I love her this class but IT IS NOT an easy A

Very easy, very kind, if you need to take government take her. Participation grade for homeworks easy As, open note quizzes and tests. Put in minimal effort and easy A!! TAKE HERRRRR!!!!

Professor Byrne is an awesome professor! You will have to read on your own, lectures alone will not get you through. Her attendance policy for POSC326 was also quite stringent, you get 2 unexcused absences and then each one after is half a letter grade off your final grade, auto fail at 4. Would still take her again, awesome person and professor!

Dr. Byrne is very passionate about what she teaches. She is very friendly and I overall enjoyed this class a lot. However, it is a lot of reading which is expected, the only grades are a moot court paper, and two exams which weigh a lot. This class was so interesting but expect to work hard.

Dr. Byrne is cool and very kind. However, she is a very strict grader on the only 3 assignments we had, and her exams are quite difficult if you aren't 100% on the ball. Overall, she's a good professor, but if you're not fully invested, I don't recommend her.

I liked this class overall, and enjoyed the mock moot court at the end. There are two exams but they are entirely open-note, and they are take-home exams. You can also make corrections to parts of the exam to earn a higher score. Professor is nice, I'd say it's a bit difficult but I would recommend.

This class was online and super easy! Totally take her for 225 if you can! She was the best and very easy to talk to/email.

Took as 7-week online async course. Easy to manage and only quizzes/tests were graded on accuracy. Like 2-3 hrs a week max. It's hard to get an A though because the questions are tricky. But I would highly recommend this option versus doing it in person. I didn't really need to talk to the professor but she responded quickly when I did reach out.

Professor Byrne is great, but the class is challenging. Expect a lot of reading and strict grading on assignments. However, the mock moot court is really engaging. unstuck study and the free textbook helped me stay on top of the material.

Online asyc. class, and it was the best decision to take this 4- credit gen-ed this way. She was a good professor who had a clear schedule for completing assignments. Exams were open-note and homework was graded based on completion.