This was my favorite class in all my classes at ElCo. She is only part time, and does not teach this specific class right now. However she is very very nice and professional, great teacher.

Excellent teacher.

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Execellent professor, is really helpful,and understanding.

She was very to the point, which is good. She is a formal speaker--but its nice for a change. Her essay tests are easier than m/c. so take those. I liked her.

I really don't like Political Science, but she mad this class bearable, and is very nice.

Good teacher but damn her tests are hard. Class is interesting but at times can get boring.

I have to say that there is nothing too exciting about this professor. She is somewhat bland but she does open the class up for discussion. I got an A in a three hour night class so if you work hard and do the reading you will be fine. There are quizzes, in-class midterm and final, and a paper.

She lectures all of class but keeps your interest and doesnt bore you. Her tests arent that easy, but if you pay attention to her lectures, you will have no problem doing well

She is still finding her rhythm and could be a bit more energetic and engaging, but shes improving. She is very knowledgeable and her classes are dirt easy if you pay attention. Speak up and ask her questions - all her top students were the ones who spoke in class.

She is soo pretty. prettiest at El Co! heh.. cute too.. perky. besides that, she explains too deeply. it's like she's teaching elementary kids.when she covers a subject, she covers it real deep which is very helpful for slow learners. recommend her for ya'll~~

Great teacher. Just take good notes, attend class and you'll do fine. She even gives a fair amount of extra credit if you need it. Very patient with students and truly clarifies topics in her lectures. Take the essay version of the exams especially if you're a decent writer. I highly recommend her.

dude, for those who say she's a bad teacher have issues. fact is that she lectures the whole class but she keeps it interesting so you dont fall asleep. another fact is that you take notes, then your good cus she even gives out a sheet of what you should know for the test. i recommend her

I really enjoyed both of her classes a lot. I did not think that she was constervative in the least, infact my guess would have been that she is liberal. I learned new things in her class, and with all college classes its up to you to do the work not the professor.

Took her for PS1 & really liked her. She does talk the whole class, but if you take notes and go to class, you'll do fine. She also grades somewhat easy & offers a lot of extra credit.

her voice can become really grating, especially after a long day. real laid-back class, open discussion can be fun, although things go too far when she just lets it go on and on. i want to learn from a professor in an undergrad class, not some student yammering on and on. grades are sparse so you can't afford to **** up any one assignment.

Good teacher; cares for students; reasonable; highly educated.

Very clear and helpful. Very easy class if you do the work and study. Very organzied and gives you a study guide way ahead of time. Highly reccomend her

easy class..do the extra credit, study a little for the tests and go to class..simple as that..she may be boring in her lectures, but the A is worth it isnt it?

She is so Kool. Just take good notes and listen during discussions and you'll have an A. She can be funny sometimes, but most of the time just good to look at! made things very easy with extra credits and after class help. take her!

Very easy class to pass, gives you study guides weeks in advance of the tests,sometimes grades on a curve, a lot of xtra credit,she does talk a lot but lectures are very interesting, very nice teacher, and not to forget to mention very hot too!! I would highly recommend her class!

I loved her! She is interesting even though she lectures and she shows videos to reinforce and she is always willing to help you. Not hard if you take notes and study. Great teacher!

Prof. Houske is very nice, though a little unclear in her demands at times. There are only four projects in this class, so you need to be careful with each one, but there is a lot of extra credit. Encourages discussion, so it's good if you have at least some interest in the subject.

Well, i think shes a good teacher. She lectures a lot, however, she gives extra credit to pull your grade up. The tests are challenging in the sense that the vocabulary tends to make the questions tricky. If you need any questions you can go up and ask her during her office hours... Regarding looks, some guys think shes hot lol i think shes alright

she's s really interesting professor with a good sense of humor and loves politics. her lecture can be a little boring but if you good notes and follow in the bokk you'll do alright on tests. she's also cute and has a nice ass but that proved to be a little distracting for me

very easy class, she's not that hot but definatly and easy grader...it's not that bad if you miss a few classes, a must take class

she's very helpful. if you think you're failing her class, just ask 4 sum xtra credit work. dat shuld bring u up. her lectures r kinda borin and not much of it comes from the book. she doesnt realli care if u miss classes. she also gives outlines of whats gonna b on the test so take her! u wont regret it

She says "um" all the time and it drove me nuts. She expects u 2 know more then I think ud normally do going into her class. Meaning she goes off on politics and doesn't explain the basics before she goes into the hard stuff. She is really nice though and helpful. I dropped. but my friends did well and I guess she is not a very hard grader.

I've never taken this instructor before but I have met her. She loves talking w/ me and she is always bearing a bright smile when I walk into her office. My friend currently is her student and she is liking her so far. She seems like a nice teacher.

Although never taken her before, I would recommend her. Gave myself over a month to decide and later I found out that I the class never fits. I would tell my friend to take her if they ever plan ot take Government, like Political Science. She's way cuter than you'll ever expect. Also, she is really pretty!

Professor Houske is a great teacher. She is neutral in her presentation, encourages open discussion and is clear with her assignments and evaluations. There are a lot of chances for extra credit, and she is overall a very nice teacher. I certainly recommend her as a teacher.

she is a great teacher very nice and easy to approch. Her test are a little hard but if you study you can get through it. Gives out lots of extra credit so if you don't do well on the test you can make up for it doing the e.c. Her lectures are intesting take it from me not that really into politics, but i enjoyed it and makes me want to learn more.

She's a very good speaker, and makes the subject as interesting as possible (for me). For those of you who don't like politics, this class is not fun, but you have to take it sometime, so you might as well take it with Houske. DON'T BUY THE BOOK. I never used mine and it was expensive.

Nice lady, but she speaks as if u were supposed 2 have taken another poli sci class...I never have and the material was very hard for me. She does NOT offer a lot of xtra credit, her tests are all essay. Her voice gets annoying "aahhhhm" is her fav word. I dropped the class bec what she wanted for the test was waaay 2 much 2 comprehend.

She's one of the cool teachers who has a cute appearance with a bright smile! Her bright smile makes her look much cuter. I love to talk to her.

She is a great teacher. Knows what she is talking about and is very willing to help, also almost anything is extra credit. Class is not that hard... but I am a political science major so I am very biased. But good teacher!

Her lectures are borring and she sometimes gets too into details on useless stuff. Her tests were hard to me. There are random questions. Though she gives test reviews it is very vague. She doesn't use the book at all, all her tests are on her lectures.

first time taking a PS class and found it quite interesting. she wasn't too harsh with grading the essays and allows a lot of extra credit which allowed me to get an A in the class. cute appearance and can be funny at times. overall, i liked her class and would recommend. unless you hate writing essays and the subject....

Professor Houske is an excellent instructor. She exudes knowledge and expertise in her field. Granted if your not into politics the subject can be a little bland at times. Exams are all essay, you're expected to know the material. She's excellent. That is if your undergrad material. She's the reason why I changed my major to Political Science.

She's smart and the class was pretty interesting but it seemed like she did't like being asked questions.... She's not to helpful and the tests were ok, just the essay tests were hard... She gave us the option to do one or the other... gave us some extra credit.

Prof Houske is a lot easier than she seems. I was suprised to get an A and I guess regular attendance and question asking goes a long way in her class. Very straightfoward class with no surprises. Quizes and tests and one group presentation, but nothing too bad. Very interesting if you are into world events and pretty cool book too. Very cool class

prof. houske is very good at her job. she's very knowledgable and very flexible. she'll even let you make up a test at the end of the semester. considering she only gives two papers and two tests in poli3 it might be worth taking.

Professor Husky class is based on her lectures; you won’t get much information from the book if you are looking to do well on the exams. But basically her lectures are clear; she brakes down everything in apples and oranges. The only obstacle in the class is figuring out what is going to be in the exams. Before the exam she gives an overview of all

Her class is very interesting,she gives really good lectures but for you 2 score a really good grade on the essay test its adviceable 2 use the textbook 2 get in details! she is very helpful and is not strict at all in attendance!

I love professors like this. Not strict on attendance at all, but only gives lectures and notes once. So either make it to class or make buddies in the class. Very limited board writing, but basically there is four theories in this class you need to know. You know that and read some of the book, you can get an A.

She's hard, I agree with the other comments. ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE LAZY! However, put in some effort and you'll do fine. I did. I got an A. Even though I felt like I wasn't doing well, I did. 2 tests, completely essay format. Couple of quizzes. One group project, but your grade is based on how you did, not on how the group did. Overall I enjoyed it!

If you are expecting to be spoon feed material to memorize, this is not the course for you. If you want to be challenged and learn how to synthesize lecture and course materials-take this course, you will be better prepared for upper division work. The only part I didn't care for was the group project. why is this necessary at the college level?

She is a very easy teacher. She explains the material clearly and test are a piece of cake. She is a little random but oh well she rocks!

I skipped a lot of class and still got an A. If you don't do well in the class it is because you don't listen well, take notes and listen. I learned a lot though it got boring at times really glad I was in the class. I went to her office hours and she was really helpful it is a really straightforward class will minimal work. DNT buy book :)

PLease save copies of your assignments even after you send them to her, It would help you a lot. Her emailing is slow or she may not answer at all. Over all not a hard class just stay on top and don't get to behind. Her test aren't bad all from the reading.

this is an easy class even if you don't do well on test you can still pass .She doesn't really write notes on board so you need to pay attention , go to s.i if offered .She gives tons of extra credit opportunities

Dr. Houske is a great professor and her online courses allow you to work at your own pace which is something anyone can appreciate especially if you have other classes. I took PoliSci 1 and PoliSci 2 with her online, I learned so much! she is an extremely easy grader as long as she can tell that you actually put somewhat effort into your work!

Professor Houske is an exceptional professor. She throughly explains each case study and everything she says is on the test. Her class consists of long 2 hour lectures so take really good notes as it help! Otherwise you'll have to read the book. Be organized and detailed on test! It'sa must otherwise you'll fail trust me. Print her case list online

Ms.Houske is a great professor and she is really detailed. Get ready to take good notes because she explains every case study throughly that it just sticks to your head. I love her! Read the readings she assigns it really helps and print her case list as it helps prepare for the test. She is not strict on attendance, but it's a pariticpation grade.

As a Poli Sci major, I respect her a lot. Her lectures are very detailed and you could tell she enjoys and is passionate about the subject matter. What sucks is that people are very uninvolved, she likes participation out of students. You could pass the class without a textbook, as long as youre there for the lectures

Her lectures are long and can get boring very quickly but if you're looking for serious detail then she is the professor for you. Exams are tough but if you take good notes and actually study then you should be fine. Offers extra credit that can easily push you in the direction of an "A". Class isn't rocket science, do the work and you'll get an A.

She speaks for the entire lecture and doesn't use visuals. Midterm and final are essays, she wants you to write a lot and give detail. Make sure to take good notes and don't buy the book. She's really good about answering questions, clear about what she wants, and is really nice. Offers extra credit.

Straight forward. She stands and lectures and i thought it was pretty clear. Midterm and final are essays and are simple if you know your stuff. Ask questions, make comments, do the extra credit if you need it.

I had her for summer and she had no powerpoints. Listen carefuly to her lectures and study your notes. You have a choice to take the essay exam or the multiple choice exam. Do her extra credits because THEY ARE LIKE GOLD.

Prof. Houske has the best Poli Sci conversations in class. As long as you debate on the spot with her to show that you know something whether she agrees or not, you'll have a great chance of a high grade. She has few assignments, 2 essay test that are easy to pass if you keep asking her what shes looking for. Great articles to read and easy A

Straight forward. Fast and easy lectures. It is a lecture so idk why people expect something else.

she is good. the subject is dry for me, but i did not go to sleep once! study, participate, and stay involved. No sense in belly-achin', you have to take this course no matter what.

Professor Houske is kind and very helpful. She lectures everyday you come to her class, but it's just her speaking. She doesn't assign a lot of homework, but expect to take notes everyday in class. Everything that she lectures on in class will be on the constitution, midterm, and final exam. She's awesome because she gives some extra credit!

Professor Houske is amazing. Her lectures are organized and informative. She's easy to learn from and offers chances at extra credit. The textbook isn't mandatory but I used it to fill in the note sheets on days I was absent. She also doesn't teach opinion, only fact. I've been in her class for 16 weeks and I still don't know her political party :)

I liked the professor, but I honestly had a hard time figuring out what she wanted in her tests! I wrote so much content but she always told me to be more detailed. Most of my tests were extremely high B's. 88 & 89s. So close. At least she gives extra credit! I really liked her lectures and she was all fact and zero opinion.

Not my favorite subject but Houske made it interesting! The class is not very demanding and if you take good notes during her lectures, you will be OK for the tests. Extra credit is available which can really help your grade!

I took her online class on Winter 2018 and was a solid class. She is not so active online but lays everything she wants in the beginning with her syllabus! If you do all your assignments on time easy A! There are just 3 discussion boards, 5 political journals, a midterm, final, and a paper

POLI-1-2716; Governments US/Calif Spring Semester 2018 02/10/18 - 06/08/18 -- - You write your own attendance on roll sheet - READ class book, take GOOD notes to maximize odds of good score on tests - Note take in-class, TURN in notes at end of course - 2 EC opportunities (20 pts. ) - 1 written assign. - Online syllabus (search up name w/ class

I took her summer course online. The assignments are manageable, but putting effort in the assignments is needed. The tests are on Canvas, Midterm and final are 100 questions. There are two writing assignments 5 topic journal and a 4-5 page paper. Discussion board is mandatory and Pearson Revel is needed. Do not wait on the last week to do the work

Took poli sci 1 online during the spring. This class was so easy I forgot that I even was taking this class a few times during the semester.

Shes really knowledgeable about the subject and has no issue going into further detail if needed. She talks the whole time but if you take good notes and listen youll be fine (she also provides the note sheets for you).

I love when teachers post homework early-- it allows me to get my work done fast in case I have something important to do in the near future; it gives my schedule some flexibility. There are a lot of small quizzes which can add up and hurt your grade; however, the extra credit was a significant grade booster.

As an online class, everything is given up front. There was a suggested due date for each chapter and test, but the only requirement was everything needed to be done by the end of the semester. I found this to be good as I could get ahead or fall behind and catch up whenever I needed it.

Took her course online. I would highly recommend for students who tend to do things in bursts- that is, students who will get multiple units done in 1 week and then take a week off, as deadlines arent a big deal to her. Just take notes and read your book, youll do fine.

Lauries Poli sci 6 class is no joke as any poli sci major is going to have to take it. It's an extremely hard class. aside from that if you take your major seriously it's a class you want to take. Laurie gives you a lot of chances and is flexible with assignments. Just be straight up with her. Her class is amazing in the things you'll learn.

Her online class is pretty easy; you have 5-7 short quizzes per chapter, 15 tests ( you get two hours and two tries to complete), four discussions, and two written assignments. There are no specific due dates, so you can turn in everything at the end of the semester or finish them early. She doesn't really respond to emails, otherwise, she's great!

Prof. Houske is absolutely amazing. She is one of the most nicest and understanding professors I came across at ECC. She really wants you to succeed. If you do your work and watch the lectures, you will not only get an A but you will genuinely learn a lot.

Great professor! She understands that students have a life outside of school. The textbook she assigns is great! It is clear and straightforward, as long as you put in the time you will get a good grade.

Houske is chill, a few lectures to watch each week and some articles - not too long mostly. There were only two discussions, 5 quizzes, and four tests and you have to write a paper of three to four pages, and another final paper, midterm, and final test that includes 4 questions but you choose two to answer. Plenty of time for assignments.

Online Winter Class: You will have to buy an online textbook which includes quizzes and readings which are graded for credit. The best thing is that she gives you until the end of the semester to turn in your late assignments. Midterm was a short paper and the final was a longer essay.

This professor was very helpful. Class was lecture heavy but it was interesting. Thought the semester I was going through a lot but managed to pass with a C. It's an easy class in person, but make sure not to wait until the last minute to do assignments.

Amazing, very nice professor

Really easy for online classes. Just have to read a lot of textbook notes and do the quizzes/exams she assigns. There is a lot of material though so use your open notes.

Prof Houske is super nice and explains the topic clearly and unbiasedly. With that being said, before you choose to take her, you should be aware that her classes consist of nothing but her talking. By that I mean she has no slides, no videos, nothing. Just her at the podium. If that's not your learning style, maybe consider someone else.

Took her online and it was great! Just know everything is self-paced and self-learning, so all she did was assign things. There were a lot of papers at the end which were long, but if you know how to use your tech you should be fine. She did offer a lot of extra credit just in case tho. accepts late work too!

Lots of reading and the grading is fair, overall enjoyable class.

I understand the controversy with Professor Houske but she's not a bad professor. Her teaching isn't for everyone, it's just her talking for almost 2 hours and you have to take notes during that time. I learned more about political science than ever before thanks to her lectures. There's 3 exams, even if you do poorly on them, YOU CAN STILL PASS.