No Comments

such a great teacher, his notes are clear, don't really have to read as long as you go to class, he takes attendance, such a fun class though i'm trying to get as many classes as i can with him

class is a lot of fun, country project is a BLAST! you'll be wrapped up in it for the entire semester, but it doesn't even seem like classwork! tests are easy as long as your know vocab and class notes. reading isn't really necessary.

One of the best professors I've ever had supplemented by THE best class I've ever taken. I actually look forward to class every day (and I have a 2.0 GPA). Definately take this class and any other taught by him. Tests are tough, but an hour of studying you should be fine. 4 open note quizzes (not hard).

Lectures are really interesting, I never get bored in this class and actually look forward to it. His notes are all on powerpoint and very clear, quizzes are open notes, and he does a virtual world simulation throughout the entire semester which is one of the coolest parts of this class. Definitely take his class if you get the opportunity.

Great professor, great course. Open note quizzes, tests that can be difficult if you do not do the reading, and a virtual world simulation once a week. Virtual world is a blast and requires little work but showing up. Takes attendance everyday. Tottaly worth it, lectures are very interesting.

Great Professor. One of the Best. The virtual world game is probably the funnest thing I've ever done in a college class. Tests are kinda tough but not too bad. Take him and you won't regret it.

Requires a bit of work since the tests are not that easy, but if you go to class and do a little bit of reading it's an easy A. Most of the ? on the tests come from his lectures. He knows a lot about the subject and makes the lectures very interasting. AWESOME Prof! Take him and u wont regret it!

Keller loves himself. Class is easy. Open note reading quizes are ridiculous, but hardly count. Midterm, final, and research paper are the most important; and pretty straightforward.

Dr. Keller is the best professor I've ever had. He took one of the most boring subjects and made it interesting and relevant. His office hours are very helpful. He has a very good sense of humor. I'm taking him for politics in film for maymester because he was that good.

The virtual world simulation made the class really fun, but it was really hard. This class made me switch my major, but not the teacher. Keller is great!!!

Great professor. Very Nice, laid back, doesn't make you work too hard for the subject matter. His simulation added a nice spin to a class which already wasn't bad. Recommend!

awesome guy and really funny. virtual world of course is a blast. one class i actually looked forward to going too.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. there's probably a .259% chance of you regretting choosing him as a prof.

Awesome class. It was perhaps one of the most fun classes I have ever taken, Prof. Keller is friendly and humorous as well.

Great professor! It was one of my favorite classes at JMU! I am a Political Science major but he almost made me change it to international relations! The simulation in class was my favorite part of the class. He isn't a really easy professor but he is very funny and helpful! Definitely take this class!

Dr. Keller is a great overall professor. great sense of humor,attendance policy, alot of the course material was the same stuff as POSC 230. Mid-Term was fairly difficult. The #1 reason you want to take him is because you can tell he absolutely loves teaching. HIGHLY recommend.

Keller was awesome. I wasn't looking forward to 295 at all because of all the horror stories you hear. but he amde it fun. he had a great sense of humor and was really helpful and made the subject really clear. take him if you can.

Best professor at JMU! He is hilarious and you will always look forward to his class. The Virtual Simulation is also amazing, and a ton of fun. Tests can be difficult, but its worth it. Take him if you can!

Keller by far THE BEST TEACHER AT JMU! He knows his stuff. His lectures are awesome. I am taking every class he has to offer. He is helpful and his class is so engaging. Virtual World = banging! So much fun! If you have the opportunity to take him DO IT! you won't regret it!! SOOO WORTH IT! :)

Looked forward to class every day. Simulation is easy and fun extra credit. Tests are not that difficult if you read both the text books. Though it might seem like a lot of reading, but it's not thick. He really is a great teacher and makes the material very enjoyable. Go to office hours as well, he is more than willing to explain things.

FANTASTIC professor. If you're in INTA, take him. He's fabulous, funny, and really interesting. FANTASTIC class.

Ive taken keller for a couple of classes. He's very clear about what his expectations are and he is very good at explaining things. He likes to be tricky on the multiple choice sometimes, but his classes arent too hard, I definitely recommend him.

Fantastic Professor! Knows his stuff and explains it really well. Still uses powerpoint for lecture! The simulation gives you the opportunity to earn lots of extra credit! If you read the textbook/readings the tests aren't bad. I recommend taking him!

I have taken Keller 2 times and am enrolled in his class for a third time this coming semester. He is a FANTASTIC POSC/INTA prof. My favorite by far. Keeps the class engaged for the whole class even with a boring topic like research methods. Grading is fair but his assignments are not always easy. TAKE HIM!

Best Professor at JMU. Take this man for whatever you can. He can make even the most awful sounding class (research methods), and make it interesting. While his classes aren't an easy A, the work is worth it. Don't miss out!

He does this game throughout the semester which is a lot of fun and it teaches very well. I would definately take him. Im a psych major and i totally loved it!

<3!!!! the tests can be a bit dificult, but as long as you do well on everything else (and that's pretty easy) you'll do fine. I actually looked forward to going to class during the simulation. it was a nice break from lectures

Professor Keller is the best! He is an amazing professor and his class is really interesting and fun. The tests aren't bad at all if you study, and he gives you lots of extra credit opportunities and assignments, plus you do a really awesome simulation all semester. Definitely one of the best professors at JMU!

Keller is awesome. His lectures are interesting and he's a funny guy. You can tell he loves his field of study, actually cares about his students, and is very engaging and clear in class and his office hours. So helpful and approachable, really nice guys! Take him at JMU!

Keller is awesome. Clear, efficient, easy, and helpful. TAKE HIM!

One of JMU's best. You cannot go wrong taking a class with Keller. Take him for everything you possibly can.

Dr. Keller is great! He's a nice guy who grades fairly and teaches an exciting class with a real life government simulation that occurs throughout the semester. The lectures are interesting and they always flew by. I highly recommend taking this class if you're interested in international affairs, Dr. Keller is the only man for the job!

Dr. Keller is the man. I was dreading and terrified of taking research methods bc of the statistics, but he is so clear in explaining things, so helpful, and just a genuinely good person. I loved going to his classes and office hours - don't really have a bad thing to say about him! TAKE HIM!

Dr. Keller is one of the best professors I have taken. His lectures are very structured and organized. He is transparent about what he expects for all assignments. He is a VERY fair grader. He is also approachable and helpful. I suggest taking any of his classes.

This class was great! Very interesting, good lectures, fairly easy tests and assignments. The Statecraft simulation has the potential to be a lot of fun, but my class's world turned out to be fairly boring, no wars or anything.

I really loved this class! Only three exams that weren't too difficult. The Statecraft simulation provided a source of substantial extra credit! A few short assignments online and chapter quizzes online. one short (2 page)paper at the end of the semester. he is a very fare professor and gives great real life examples to explain concepts.

Professor Keller is such a good professor! Everything that he talks about, he goes into depth on. His tests aren't too bad - mostly class lecture (he doesn't post them on canvas), some textbook info, and canvas outside readings. You do statecraft simulation, which is really fun and he is very helpful with it too!

Statecraft was fun. He is extremely intelligent and a great college professor. He's also a great guy. Highly recommend.

This was an amazing class and if you have the chance you should definitely TAKE IT! Keller is an amazing professor who is always willing to help you if you don't understand something. Only 3 tests total and all off lectures. If you put in any effort at all you should get an A in this class. Plus his simulation is so fun.

Keller is amazing and knows everything there is to know about US Foreign Policy. His simulation is really cool and really helps you understand the material. Dr. Keller is very clear and provides excellent study guides for all of his tests. Final exam is non cumulative also. I would take any and every class that he offers

Keller does assign a lot of little my poli sci labs, reading, and statecraft can be a pain. But ultimately he is a very clear cut teacher, and if you are a good student you will be fine. I reccomend going to office hours with him, because he loves students who come to office hours. His lecutres are long, but his tests are basically the reading.

Dr. Keller is the man! I love him and this class so much. He clearly knows what he is talking about, and is very passionate about it. Statecraft can be slightly annoying but it is what it is. I would recommend this class to anyone, regardless of their major.

Professor Keller is by far one of the best professors at JMU. His class is very straightforward: show up to lectures, complete the online assignments, do the readings. All of that is easy stuff to do and if you do it, you'll probably get an A. He's also very approachable and loves to help his students. And he gives lots of extra credit!

Test are kinda easy! But the only thing people gonna struggle with is his readings and video's questions which will be on the exams. He assigned the readings he wrote himself too. Overall, I am not that into him but it is not that hard to understand his lecture!

Keller made POSC 230 really easy to understand because of all the examples he would use. Make sure to read the textbook and follow the study guide and you should have no problem passing the test. He offers extra credit through a game that is played in class.

Straightforward, interesting lecturer, easy to understand, show up and you will pass. Put in the effort to read, participant, and do the assignments (which aren't many), you'll likely end up with a great grade. Readings can be lengthy at times, but for the most part, they're interesting. He's a humorous guy, go to his office hours once in a while!

Lectures are super easy to follow if you read before class. Gives a review guide before each exam. Final is not cumulative. The in-class simulation is interesting, plus gives opportunities for extra credit.

Dr. Keller is a great professor. You can definitely tell he is a highly intelligent man. A lot of the papers you read, he wrote.

Keller is one of the most intelligent men I have ever met. His class made me feel like I was in college and not wasting my time learning. Lectures are interesting. He takes attendance, and gives pop quizzes on the previous lectures + readings. Tests: okay he gives study guides so study a few days in advance. Readings can be long. Overall he's A1.

Dr. Keller is all around awesome! His lectures are very informational, energetic, and interesting! He cares about his students and wants them to succeed!

Keller's great - he knows his stuff and makes lectures interesting. There's not many tests so it can be hard to get your grade up if you do poorly on one, but he's understanding and will do his best to help you out any way he can.

Dr. Keller is awesome, he's so smart and makes the class really interesting. I want to sign up for every class he offers. Three tests, interesting sim that offers extra credit, and quizzes. Go to class and do the readings and you will do fine. Take him!

Nice guy but lectures can be a bit boring. Tests not too bad, gives lots of opportunity for extra credit. Simulation made it more fun and interactive. He is very fair with grades. Only thing that I didn't like was the short pop quizzes that total a decent chunk of your grade. They were so short that missing one or two can mess you up long term.

Awesome option for senior seminar. Dr. Keller is a very chill professor and wants you to do well. He keeps things relevant and is realistic in his expectations for seniors. You must show up to do well, you can only miss twice the whole semester... I think this is true for all senior sems though. Funny and caring guy!

Co-taught with Dr. Jennifer Byrne. Solid choice for POSC elective!!!!

He is very professional and almost always unbiased, letting students give their input on various topics. He makes a study guide for the exams and tests to it. He likes to give unannounced pop quizzes, but they are always on the big idea or vocab from the textbook. The only thing was the textbook and programs he used were pricey. Amazing class.

Prof Keller is a really good guy and you can tell he cares about students. I hated the simulation we had to do for the class, but you worked with other people so it wasn't too bad. The only con I have is that all the tests and quizzes are timed and it stresses the heck out of me because I like to always double-check my work.

Dr. Keller is a great choice for POSC 230. Basically every class is a lecture but they are interesting. The lectures cover exactly what is on the tests/quizzes. He also gives review sheets a week in advance of the tests, which is helpful. You need the textbook but only for vocab. Also you play a simulation which is fun and for extra credit.

I loved Dr. Keller's class this semester. He really knows what he's talking about and he's super clear with what he expects from you. The quizzes and tests are pretty easy if you take good notes during the lectures. If you show up to class, take good notes, and put in a decent amount of effort, you'll be just fine.

Keller is cool. The class is a pretty shallow dip into the topic which he is clear about so concepts are easy to understand and memorize. The statecraft simulation can be really fun if you frequently meet with your group and stay on top of turns. Tests are often based on quizzes and overall aren't too hard, I missed 2 quizzes and still got an A

I loved this class. It's surface level, but the content is still relevant and important. Keller isn't a warm & fuzzy guy, but is efficient & knowledgeable. Fill out the study guides, you'll do great on the tests. Pay attention, read, participate, take good notes, & this class will be an easy A. 3 tests, 10 quizzes, a simulation, and a short essay.

This is my favorite class that Ive taken so far! One of the main aspects of this class is a simulation that really applies what your learning and lets you interact with your peers more. Since we were partially online, he made all tests and quizzes open note too! 10/10 recommend!

I took Intro and Research with him and greatly enjoyed both. He's very knowledgeable and remains neutral so that students can jump in with questions and opinions. You only need the books for vocab and consistent attendance only helps you. Time management is important for this course as the assignments are big and point-heavy. Would take again 100%.

Keller is a super good professor, the whole class is essentially based around a simulation with only 3 tests and tons of extra credit opportunities. If you show up to every class and participate in the simulation, it's an easy A.

One group project called Statecraft, very easy and very fun to do. Lectures are easily understandable. Online reading from a textbook but it is not like most boring textbooks. Overall good class

I had Dr. Keller in 2007-08 in POSC for Seniors&U.S. Foreign Policy: he is a great human, was always approachable and helpful. Knows what he teaches. I remember, in the finals, I told him: Seems the questions are easier than in the mid-term. He smiled and said: "Jeyhun, maybe you got prepared better this time". A pleasure, to be still in touch!:)

Professor Keller is an amazing professor that is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches. For POSC370 there is A LOT of reading and 12 lecture / reading quizzes. There is also a 12-15 page term paper AND a final. This class is a lot of work but he sets you up to succeed if you put in the work. I would recommend taking him!

For an international affairs major he is amazing. He has interesting lectures and has a very cool simulation that you do in class. There is little homework and while you do exams and they are worth a lot of your grade it is pretty easy if you study. He is a great professor.

Professor Keller gives interesting and engaging lectures. It's not an easy class but Keller makes it fun. Tests are pretty hard but there's lots of other assignments to use as grade boosters, such as the simulation memos and quizzes he tells you about in advance. 10/10

Dr. Keller was great at explaining things and the grading was clear and fair. Just be prepared for a lot of lecture, which can be hard to sit through and pay attention all the time.

It's a lot of lecture but the simulation we do in class is super fun. He gives a lot of extra credit/easy grade boosters so even if you're not doing so good you can make those points up. Total of 10 quizzes and final is not cumulative. He assigns a lot of readings so make sure you read them.

Daddy Keller, ugh what a man. He makes it very clear that this class is not a statistic class, and instead more so of a research class. He makes the class as easy as possible. He did give us 8 pop quizzes but they were all announced at least one class period before hand. I love his sense of humor and he genuinely tries to help you.

I LOVED this class. Dr. Keller is the most wholesome man I have ever met, his tests are hard but if your go to class, do the study guide, readings, and and ask questions you will get an A. Does a really cool foreign policy simulation (makes the class really applicable). TAKE HIM!!

Love this class! Graded on a few in class online quizzes, 3 exams, a small paper, and an online simulation. Lectures can get a little boring but is very informative. Quizzes and exams aren't super hard. the simulation was very fun and interesting. Def recommend taking this class with Keller!

Knows his stuff and gives lots of extra credit opportunities. 10 quizzes- 4 were async on canvas. 1 short paper and 3 non cumulative exams. His exams are tough but if you use his canvas review sheets, it's not too bad. The IR simulation is fun if you get a good group. I recommend him for Poli Sci and Int Affairs majors, you get a lot out of it.

Very clear grading, study guides, and thought-out lectures make it easy to understand the material and do well with proper effort. Had him twice and would recommend him.

he was like fine. Lots of extra credit, attendance is only required on "simulation days", the course is split up between lecture/content, and a semester long project/game called state craft (you basically run your own country with a group). If you go to class and study you should do fine. I never did the readings and I still found the class easy.

Dr. Keller is a good professor and is passionate about his work. But you NEED to show up to class or you will get behind. There's 3 exams that are a little challenging, I started studying 7-10 days out from each exam and I was okay. He gives a lot of extra credit, especially if you come to class. Read the textbook, show up, and you'll be good.

Keller is a great professor! I will say his exams can be a lot, so make sure your notes are detailed and you're coming to class. A lot of the content taught is not on the lecture slides. Lots of extra credit opportunities, but graded on a few things, so small assignments can impact your grade a lot. Would recommend his class!

i think keller makes it impossible to fail this class. there's an eight-week simulation that gives you extra credit + badge points every class to help you if you don't know a question on the test. tests are 300 points each, but it's really nothing given how much help he offers. very concise and passionate with his lecturing.

Amazing professor, his lectures can get boring but if you pay attention you'll actually learn. Attendance is only mandatory on days he'll assign to use for the simulator (extra credit). He gives incredible study guides and if you show up to class and answer top hat questions correctly you'll get extra credit for the exam.

Easily the best professor I have EVER taken! Exams were a massive portion of the grade, but if you do the study guide and go to the review session the class before each exam you'll do fine. Attendance is a need if you want extra credit to use on exams, as well as to pass the simulation. Lectures are also super interesting!

Such an amazing professor, gives you so many opportunities for extra credit. Exams are equal to 65% of your total grade but he gives you many chances to earn extra points on exams. His simulations are fun and that provides you overall extra credit. Lectures can get a tad boring but still they aren't that bad. Great professor and interesting class.