Easy if you go to class and study. Always reviews tests which is awsome.

Tests are hard, but if you go to the review sections then you'll be ok. It's interesting to hear him make remarks about the media and the gov't.

Nice teacher; class can be hard if you don't show up and don't study. IF you do what he says and talk to the TAs than easy A. Not a class for slackers.

he was very through in lecture i thought, and also well preped. not much work, but some group work was challenging- he also has a wide range of experience to draw on- in my view, one of the better professors in poli sci

Very good class...I recommend it to everyone, this class gives you a hands on learning expereience. NOt easy but worth it.

good class, you learn a lot. you have to go to class, but the grading is fair. wish i knew the first exam was from the makers of the book, not the class notes though. he's interesting and an excellent teacher, very knowledgeable

Excellent teacher as far as knowledge and intelligence. He is the kind of guy who explains alot of interesting aspects, but if you don't understand him or are interested by the first lecture than its not the class for you.

This teacher was very thorough on lectures yet the first test we took was strictly from the text book which was a set back, but he gave out a lot of extra credit to catch up on the end. His study guides were pretty straight forward after the first test. This class was enjoyable and pretty easy.

Awesome teacher! I loved going to class. He is really engaging and the material is straight forward. He throws no surprises and is always available if you have questions. He is big on attendance and make sure he knows who you are. He always gives you study guides and there are no new surprises on the examine. Great Great teacher!!!

Easy easy class. Basically pay attention, and go to class, and you are guaranteed to pass. Quizes are simple, and the exams were essays, that were graded very generously by TAs. Lectures were fun and interesting. We watched the Daly Show often, and talked about it. cool class.

the teacher is nice..however the materials are hard.. and his tests are hard!! i'm takin this class in the summer rite now.. so yea.. there's not enuff time to study-.- if u want to take him.. don't take him in the summer! take him in the fall or spring n if u really wanted to take it in the summer.take it w. another teacher!

Excellent teacher! He bring in more than the topic for the class into the discussion, and he is a very fascinating individual. As long as you take notes during class, you will be good on the quizzes. I loved being part of the class and finding out new stuff everyday.

One of the best professors at the University. He really made this class enjoyable and very interesting. He is also super knowledgeable about the subject matter. You should be able to easily get an 'A' with a little bit of effort.

I took him for a summer class last year--he was pretty cool and laid back. I didn't mind waking up early to be there at 9 (it was only a 3 week class).The material was mildly interesting--this is a big compliment as I am not into poli sci. Overall, I'd recommend him for p/sc 100.

Very helpful and easy. Does not take roll, does not demand too much from the readings. Few assignments, easy grader... if you know the content. Lectures are awesome, extremly knowledgable. If you do not pass this class, then you have serious issues.

Very relaxed class. We would discuss current international events. Tests had very little to do with lecture. Almost all questions were from book. Two short papers and five online quizes were also assigned. Overall it was a pretty easy class. Lots of assignments, but not too difficult. Would recommend him again.

i got an F in all of my test but with extra credit and the online test i pulled a B never read never took notes... take this class!!!!

fantastic professor. the only reason someone wouldn't like him is because they clearly don't understand the subject and/or didn't do well in his course. quite intelligent and knowledgeable about International Relations...best at LB state thus far.

He was really great for this class. It was easy and lots of fun. I especially enjoyed discussions of current events. Martinez is a very nice guy and this course was a very easy "A" for me.

he is a very intelligent and knowledgable professor. the class was easy, only grades you on 3 OPEN BOOK tests and an issue brief which is only 2 pages. most of the class was spent on talking about current events in the world and their impacts. definate recommendation.

Great teacher. Talks very fast, which can make him hard to follow. Assignments were challenging, but doable. Tons of reading, you'll need glasses after this class. I'd take him for another class.

Great teacher. He's full of enthusiasm and energy. Warning: he talks very fast. You have to slow him down, otherwise you can't keep up with him. Read the material and have thought about it before class and you'll do okay. Don't do that and you'll struggle.

This teacher knows his subject! There's two test and Two essays! Essays are easy just make sure to include what he wants and you'll do fine! Test were hard! He was using a new book though! If you don't read the book tests will be hard! No reviews for test!

He's an arrogant Dr. but very knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches. doesn't really use the textbooks. test are derived mainly from lectures. assigns two 2 page single spaced essays, 2 tests that are a mix between multi choice and in class essay. VERY HARD GRADER (unless you are in his MUN class)

Dr. Martinez is great! You must do the readings or you cannot succeed, however his method of instruction is such that you will be interested in the material.

His class is not hard at all, i mean as long as you pay attention and not drift off i dont think its too hard to get an A. I bought both books and honestly i probably read about 2 pages all together, not becasue i didnt want to, but i didnt have time cause of work. But, i payed close attention to all his lectures and got an A in the class.

He doesn't take attendance, but you really should go to class because he gets his ideas for the exams from in class lectures. The first essay is hard, but he's willing to help you out if you ask after class or during his office hours. SERIOUSLY ask him for help if you need it! It helps if you get on his good side.

Dr. Martinez is a solid teacher. He's extremely well-informed, challenging, flexible, interesting, personable, and fun. Int'l Law is pretty tough stuff, so go to class and pay attention. Ask questions and you'll get answers. Good students who do the work and are interested in the subject matter should take Dr. Martinez's classes.

International law is an interesting class that helps give you a better grasp on how the world works. Martinez is a tad bit arrogant but intelligent and a great professor regardless. If you are striving for an A be prepared to spend a lot of time for the papers and work in groups to ease the load. 2 essays and 1 test worth 33% each. I recommend him.

ALright. Dr. Martinez is brilliant, but his exams are pretty rough. Probably because I took this class during summer, with a hybrid 391 class. Look, If you take him during fall or spring, you'll do fine, possible A. Summer is a BIG NO NO! Too much info, too little time. He lectures the whole 3 hours. I got 88% so an A is possible. But too much info

He's a great professor! He knows what he's talking about, extremely well versed and knowledgeable. His exams aren't easy, but they're not hard if you've done the reading and attended lectures. For 218, by the end of the semester you'll have every country's location and capital memorized (wasn't that hard, actually) which is cool.

I enjoyed this class. Really good professor, friendly, knowledgeable, accessible. Tests are not hard, but you won't do well if you don't go to class or read sometimes; deviates from the syllabus at times, welcomes questions. 40% of the tests are memorizing geography but it's easier than you think. 2 midterms, a two page paper, and a final.

His is class is pretty boring, but I've never missed a day. He gives a study guide before a test & whatever is on the study guide, it will be on the test. His essay exams are easy, but his multiple exams are really hard. He gives a extra credit every time he misses class. He curves the exams as well.

Very knowledgeable professor and occasionally throws some good jokes. Attendance is mandatory in order to take notes. Grade consists of 2 midterms, an assignment, & final. Both midterms were essays except the 2nd one had m/c. Curves the test grades and gives good ec opportunities. So far I have an 86! I never read except for skimming thru summaries

Great teacher, really into what he teachers, i thought his classes was pretty funny because he reminds my of my dad getting a new cell and being so excited to play with it, if you want to do really well make sure he remembers your name

By far my favorite professor in the POSC Department! We have a great staff, but Martinez takes the gold.

Take him for the International Relations class; it's a very straightforward and helpful class for poli sci majors. However, the Cyberspace class is disorganized and assumes that you already have a firm grasp of terms and concepts pertaining to communication systems. He's pretty full of himself but he doesn't put people down.

Awesome Professor. Super knowledgeable, approachable, funny.... great upper division courses on technology and international law. Highly recommend for upper division poli sci.

If you are looking to take this class as an easy GE class,find another professor.If you are considering PoSc as a major this class is just for you.Prof.M is genuinely passionate and has divulged his life into the political arena,he has vast knowledge and would be a vital contact to students trying to expand their network.3exams+1Project=400pts

I loved this course! This was a major factor in me changing my major. He is weirdly funny. His test are based on both the book and his lectures. He moves through his powerpoint slides very quickly however he post reduced versions on beachboard for you to follow along. Always available in office hours. You definitely can pull an A!

Really hard class. There were 3 test. The final was cumulative and online. 100 questions in 1hr and 20 mins. The only thing that helped me was the 50 pts from his social contract. With the social contract you can not walk in late or leave early.

Sometimes the lectures can be boring but the class it easy to pass. Ten question weekly quizzes, 3 midterms, and a final. As long as you have the books to look up key terms you will pass.

I absolutely hate history and government classes, but this class was totally doable. He was really great, even with the dry (at least to me) topics. He puts his lecture slides on beachboard, gives study guides for exams, and has an online final. Pretty easy A if you're willing to put in some effort, but not too bad. :)

He is a great person and wants the best for all of his students. Attendance was not mandatory. Textbooks are optional but may be useful to study from. He assigns weekly quizzes and drops two of the ones you scored lowest one. There are three exams that he refers to as midterms and then a cumulative final. Electronics are also not allowed.

You definitely learn a lot, even in topics that have nothing to do about politics. Quizzes are every week and easy to pass even if you don't do the reading. Midterms are tough. A very knowledgeable person, though, and it's clear he knows what he's talking about.

Good teacher. Lectures a little long but are really interesting. No quizzes, but 3 midterms and 1 final. Each midterm has 40-50 mult. choice questions, and one 24-hour take-home essay. Each exam is fairly easy if you pay attention at least 80% of the time in class, and complete the study guides. I don't like POSC, but was motivated by him to learn.

He is a great person. His POSC100 class is based on three midterms and a final. Most of the material comes from his lectures. I am not a fan of politics which is why it was difficult for me to pay attention. He does give out study guides that are very helpful for the test. I don't recommend you miss any midterms because the makeup is 10page paper

Interesting lectures. I learnt a lot. Got me interested in politics. I would highly recommend this teacher. 3 quizzes, 3 papers, 1 final exam and an extra credit project.

no homework/extra credit offered/lectures are posted/he goes off topic frequently/he knows what he's talking about/willing to guide and help you/always asks if students have any questions from reading/textbook will help you with exams/often times lecture based exam questions/hard to stay awake/take home essay same night as exam days/nice guy

took this class over the summer. 4 days, 10 chapters with 2 or 3 chapter readings per day. quiz due every night. If you are not willing to actively read so much per day, do not take this class over the summer. The quiz questions are from very specific material, so you MUST read. Professor Martinez is overall very interesting and approachable!!!

He is pretty chill and he just speaks facts, both related and unrelated. His tangents happen every class but it's interesting for the most part. You really only have to show up for review days and to take the essay tests, other than that just read the book and it's doable.

Wonderful professor, really enjoys what he teaches; difficulty is easy if you are familiar w/ the topic, if not def read the textbook and pay attention to lecture, exam/quiz answers are discussed in lecture so take good notes; bare min: ctrl + F all your answers from the 2 textbooks, final exam is all the quizzes combined so make a doc for answers

I bought both textbooks but never read them. as long as you pay attention in lecture you will be good. there are weekly quizzes online (12 throughout the semester but only the 5 highest scores count towards your grade). I suggest going to office hours of the TA the day of midterms which help alotttt.