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Not the easiest of govt classes, but you definitely learn quite a bit. All the assessments so far have been short-essay format, but if you listen during the lecture and understand the gist of it, you will get a good grade. He engages the class quite a bit by asking questions, and is a pretty cool dude.

Great to learn from but he gave some of the hardest quizes/tests i've ever taken.

JUAN TELLS IT LIKE IT IS (GET OVER IT).

THOSE WHO HATE OR DISLIKE ARZOLA ARE STUDENTS WHO DON'T PUT FORTH ANY SORT OF EFFORT. ARZOLA HAS SET THIS CLASS UP SO THAT WITH MINIMAL EFFORT YOU COULD PASS. AND NO WAY WHAT CLASS BORING...BEST LECTURER BY FAR. HANDS DOWN! PARTICULARLY CONSIDERING THE SUBJECT MATTER.

You will learn a lot about government in this class but in no way is this class a breeze. His class is very rigid in format and things are done his way or no way. Cool guy, hard quizzes/tests(make sure to read the book!) gives extra credit after the drop date to get a full letter grade up.

Great teacher for Gov. Anyone attending COS debating on taking this class, take it with Arzola. Great teacher who doesn't just drone on about information, he engages you in a helpful way, forcing you to critically think, and challenge social norms on the information. He makes the students part of the lecture. Probably my favorite teacher to date.

I am a disabled student I did take his class and did an outstanding job. And poli sci is not my major either.

His class were fun and entertaining so I tried not to ever miss. Do all your homework and you can pass his class. Study before the tests and you can get an "A" Even if you got a "D" on the midterm. All it takes is a little effort. Extra credit after midterm. Anyone that says anything negative about Mr Arzola is not serious about school.

The most laid back professor ever. If you do your homework and do what your told you should be able to pass! Just apply yourself and you'll get a B or A. Took his class for summer.

Arzola is a great teacher as long as you come to class, and do the study guides, and study space assignments. His assignments are super easy, they just take a little time, and even if you flunk the midterm, you can still pass with an A. You just have to put forth a little effort. A great teacher. I would take him again!

Relies heavily on the ridiculously inefficient Blackboard system. Complains about how previous students of his complain about him. What someone else said is true; he's got a higher education, and he's not afraid to make you feel inferior for it. To be fair, the workload is fairly reasonable, but the problems mentioned above make this a bad class.

Like Arzola said in the very beginning of his class, students who talk ish about him and his class, are the students who did not put any effort in class, and expected to pass. Best lecturer by far. If you handle your business, the class is super easy! There sure are a lot of haters!

This professor is not as bad as i thought he would be. I almost got an A in his class just by doing homework. i got a B because i didn't complete the assignment online. i failed both of this test and still got a B. This professor is easy if you put more effort in your work. Overall, great teacher.

Some of the ratings on here are BS. If you do your work, and you come to class you WILL pass! I think some people want college to be a cakewalk and it's not, get over it! He is a great man and teacher. I was absent half the semester due to pregnancy and he did everything he could to help, still got a B. GREAT teacher!

Absoluely one of the best teachers I have ever had. There have been few classes where I come home after with excitement for the next class meeting. I am sure Gov is a hard topic to lecture on and keep interesting, but he pulls it off, and his enthusiasm is contagious.

He is hard but he is fair, and he keeps it interesting. semper fi!

Juan's a great teacher just pay attention in his class and do the work and you will do good. He has a good process of sifting out the people who are there to "convert oxygen into Co2". Great class.

Will try to scare students the first day of the class. Take this class only if you are a good note taker and listener. Your notes and study guide will prepare you for the midterm and final. Grades on 2 tests only: Midterm and Final. Overall great teacher. Makes lecture interesting and keeps you focused by his word usage. I got an A+ in his class.

Mr. Arzola is awesome! Take notes, do the study guide and SHOW UP TO CLASS!! He is quick to respond even on weekends via email and answers questions till you get it. I bombed the midterm (67%) and still was able to pull an A in the class! Great teacher! =)

The class is difficult, but he makes sure that you pass his class if you put in the effort. Which means you can fail both the midterm and final, and still get a C.

He isn't the easiest teacher. Do the work and try your best and you should do fine. He is very clear up front about what he expects out of you.

I love taking his class, I always recommend him to my friends. If you want a teacher that will actually teach you, hes the guy for you. He gives you study guide and notes you download and fill out in lecture. What more do you want.

you ACTUALLY learn, fancy that. great teacher, speaks clearly and concisely as well as having tremendous knowledge of the subject matter. he is very upfront about what he expects of his students but is also very easy to confront with any problems you may have. I would recommend him to anyone how asked.

You MUST be willing to put in the effort. He makes it crystal clear what he expects from you. If you do your best you WILL pass his class. He has a way to weed out the slackers throughout the semester so don't be intimidated. He is a great instructor. I learned a lot from him. I wish he taught other classes, I would definitely enroll!

The teacher gives great lectures but they are long. Attendance is a must since you cover about half a chapter every class session. He is very clear on what he wants. He is a well educated teacher but people slack of and still want to get a good grade. The class isn't that hard you just need to keep up because he has schedule on when he collects.

Arzola is awesome!! I had failed another Poli Sci teacher's class, and was afraid to take another one. I'm glad I got Arzola's class. Arzola, though he is tough, he is what you expect from a college professor. You cannot except the teacher to tell you everything and he enforces that. Though his tests are hard, study hard for them, you'll do fine.

I took him for summer school. It certainly was a challenging class, but it's possible to get an A. Like previous commenters mentioned, Mr. Arzola has a way of weeding out the slackers. He's a very intelligent and funny man! He definitely makes you work for your grade. If you study and work hard, then you should be fine. Don't listen to the slackers

Arzola is an awesome instructor. His lectures are very thorough and interesting, and he has a great sense of humor. His tests can be a bit challenging because they are all free response, but he gives you study guides to help you out. If you do your work and show up for class you will pass.

what are the stars in one or solo today I will be teaching you about the word paradigm and Political Science in many different ways what what are the little bus to do is tell you how you are wrong all know actually many amount of times he thinks that John Quincy Adams is the Quincy of stuff quincy

Do the flashcard for midterm/final, take notes, complete assignments, and got to SI sessions and you'll be fine.

Professor Arzola, very stern and direct, but that's how a professor should be, clear and to the point. He does make you work for your grade, however, it's a great class to look forward to, especially when you crave passionate knowledge. He's awesome.

Very passionate and knowledgeable about what he teaches. His lectures are great--but very detailed. TAKE GOOD NOTES. He is a very tough grader and hardly ever gives full credit for assignments, but he does give credit where it's due. So, make sure all of your work/exams are meticulous, well written, and (for lack of a better term) college-level.

Tough professor but made it enjoyable!

Arzola is a tough guy, but he makes it worth it. If you like political science and are willing to work for it, this class will be amazing. Don't bother if you're going to slack off.

Arzola's class is challenging but that is what makes you learn. I recommend this class if you are willing to study hard. If you are not willing to study then this may not be the class for you. There is only a mid term and a final but it is all written. Good luck!

Yes he is tough. I took him for summer school, it was very hard to get an A, although I still got it. Study hard and ask questions. At least he knows his stuff. And you can tell by the way he delivers his lectures. I wouldnt recommend this class if youre looking for something easy.

the course took a lot of effort for being a 4 week class (duh) but reading the lower comments on how he was a "bad teacher" or they "deserved a better grade" just means they didn't try very hard. Class was simple with effort. Need to be very specific for full credit on anything in the class, dont slack. Ended with 101%. Highly recommend @ COS

Go in person if you have issues. Very nice and caring. You have to speak to him, but it's worth it. A lot of work, but the class is good.

Professor Arzola is a great Professor. He does grade kind of tough, but Ive been out of high school for over 10 years and was still able to get full credit on most assignments. Just be specific and Always site evidence! Youre graded on attendance and you have the opportunity for extra credit depending on your overall class performance so show up!

Hardest class I've ever taken but I've never felt so accomplished. it does set you up to be a great student. tests are handwritten and graded as if English 2 . do all study guides, and quizzes and you'll pass. i did spend so much time studying for this class because it's so hard to pass that I got a B in my trig class. but I do thank him.

The online course was fine if you read the chapters and give a good discussion for each of his topics. Hint: he likes when his students seem interested so my advice is to email him allot of questions because he likes answering to emails and helping students. Put in all effort to your thought discussions and study for the final and you will pass.

Yes he is a very strict and straight forward teacher but it is not hard to pass his class neither is the work hard. He explains his class takes effort, work, and attendance and it is true. I am pretty sure all classes of all topics need the same effort as well. He provides you with the information you need and it is the students job to do it.

I learned a copious amount from Mr. Arzola. You will use this information threw out your life time if you want to make a difference in the State of our country. He is EXTREMELY clear! I thought I was going to fail this class but managed an A. Do extra Credit, put effort in and you will do fine. He's a good lecturer, stays on point.

Arzola really cares about his students, he pushes you to strive to become better and due to his background, he personally knows that you can completely change your life around to better yourself and your education. Arzola's guidance can be that push you need to stay bettering yourself. Never give up and always move forward. There is no can't.

Very awesome professor and gives you everything you need to pass his class. Has a sense of humor and is passionate about what he is teaching. Read the text book Ch that are assigned and do the quizes, KEEP ALL STUDY GUIDES UNTIL THE FINAL. Got a 16/100 on Midterm, almost had a D. Workered harder and got a B as my final grade. MR. ARZOLA IS AWESOME

Excellent lectures. He is very passionate about what he is teaching. Read the chapters, put some thought into the response part of the quiz, and take good notes and you will easily succeed. My favorite professor to date. I really learned a lot about how our government works.

DO NOT listen to the bad reviews. He is an AMAZING teacher. If you don't pass the class is because you didn't do your work. Easy tests, quizzes, easy class in general.

Arzola was a great teacher. His lectures are interesting and he makes the subject understandable. This class was hard but worth it. I feel like I earned my grade and was proud of it. There is a fair amount of homework, but if you do your study guides and keep up with the reading the tests are easier. Don't fall behind and try to make all lectures.

I was scared to take this class because of the reviews but I left this semester with a new favorite professor. Juan is an amazing teacher and I feel like the reviews he received were students that didnt want to work for their grade. There is a lot of notes and heavy study guides but it wasnt overwhelming. Juan is super funny and relatable.

Mr. Arzola is a great professor. Yeah his class is not easy, but you learn a lot. Hes lectures are very great. One thing that I dont like from him is that requires you to visit staff members like a librarian for example. I mean if you know you know, if not oh well. Anyways hes such a great professor.

Great teacher. I took Ethnic Studies 3 and Political Science 5 with him and I don't regret it at all. I think people who don't pass his class are lazy or don't know what real college work looks like. Like come on, it college not elementary school so get ready to work. Great professor 10/10

This class was difficult but it was very interesting. I think people who complain about Juan are lazy and don't understand that classes will be hard in college. He is a great guy who cares a lot about what he does and if you put the effort in, you'll pass. I really liked him!

Arzola is a great professor. He is not an easy teacher though so if youre looking for an easy class his is not the class to take. Read the relevant chapter, do the work and youll be fine. Make sure you review the syllabus for specific instructions on study guides because thats where most people mess up.

Juan is the GOAT. Work hard, you get an A.

All negative reviews are written by people who don't work at the college level. Arzola is an excellent professor who provides his students with every tool for success. He genuinely wants EVERY student to pass, but this is college, so he will not baby anyone, as he shouldn't. He keeps it 100 & is honestly pretty funny. Do the work and you're golden!

I can guarantee you by the time you are reading this my dislike button will surpass 5 pushes. Growing up, I've been diagnosed with two learning disabilities and failed throughout school. When I've decided in college that I wanted to be a lawyer, I found purpose in classes like this. Arzola's IR class is for those who want to learn.

Honestly it's just a time consuming class but after you get the hang of the first lectures it's easy and flowing. I would take again I feel like I learned a lot and def challenged myself. At first I was having a hard time and then got the hang of it and realized it was easier than I thought it was. Lectures are not hard once u get the hang of it.

Professor Arzola has very clear grading criteria for every assignment and basically gives you step-by-step instructions on how to get an A in the class, and if you fall short of full credit on an assignment, he gives you positive feedback on what you did well on and what you can do next time to get the full credit.