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he's a funny teacher! speak up in his class. he likes students who speak up. he tells you exactly what's on the test b4 you take it. he talks a little fast--pay attention. over all good guy!
easy, go to class and take notes. the tests are easy essay format, and he tells you exactly what he wants for each one
Knows what he is talking about. His tests are easy cause he tells u exactly what they are although they are essays and short answers just make sure u study what he tells u to. He kinda takes forever to grade but in the end it works to your benefit.
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This is such a great teacher! He's my favorite teacher that I've taken so far and I'm in year 3 now! He's really funny and makes his class fun. Tests aren't so bad as long as you study what he tells you, and he does tell u everything on them.
Haggerty is GOOD TIMES!!! Likes his job it seems
Haggerty is cool.
Best teacher I ever had. Tests are super easy because he tells you exactly what are on them. Would have to be a moron to fail this class.
Haggerty is a bad mofo, he is a baller who knows how to handle his shiznit. Very helpful knows his stuff, stanford grad, the best teacher in saddleback by far
Like this teacher alot this is the second time i have taken one of his classes and am taking him again if you attend class and ask questions (when every possible) will get atleast a B if not better. P.S study a map for extra credit on exams.
Great teacher. He made the class fun. Tells you exacty what to study for tests. 1 big paper at the end, but is a fair grader. He is fun and cool!
great teacher would take him for all my class very clear and very fun class
he's absolutely awesome! He cares a lot about his students !!
He makes everything fun, interesting and is able to make you relate it to stuff that is happening in your own life. He will inspire you. He's a wonderful teacher and I highly reccomend him!
This teacher is unbelievable!! He deserves the Nobel Peace award for being the best teacher to walk on this earth!! He is very clear and reviews everything that is on his tests word for word. The debates are fun, and the paper is not so bad. great teacher
This is the hardest teacher EVER!!!!! Make sure you check your grammar and spelling before you EVER turn anything in! He grades you on everything! And you'll be studying for his tests for the rest of your life when you take his class!
Nice guy, but grades ridiculously. His test ?'s are straightforward but he wants the who what where when why when he asks a simple what is this? Big project at end of semster. 15 pager.. I don't reccomend him.
Best Ever!! He has the coolest "walk" ever in the history of people ;)
He is the best teacher ever, his classes are always fun and you learn a lot. He is very smart, a great guy, and one of the best dressers around.
He was my first favorite teacher. Loves his job and does a fine job of doing it. He gets his point accross quickly.
Very Good Teacher, he knows what he's talking about. If you pay attention, and read, you'll do fine. his tests make up essay questions and short answer questions, which he gives you before hand. take his class, you'll learn alot.
Good teacher. Gives you every question that will be on his essay test... but since he does that, he expects A LOT out of your answers. Make sure not to spell anything incorrect, he'll mark points off!
Professor Haggerty RULES! He is hard but if you work you will learn more than you ever thought possible. I walked into Political Science 1 SCARED and left amazed and astounded.
I really enjoyed Haggerty's class despite my initial shock from the first day. He made me more interested in politics than ever before..his tests are fairly easy if you attend class and take good notes...I would highly recommend his courses!
shhmellow bro, he's like a good teacher and like...he never disrespects the unexpected which makes him a true to heart bro bra for life yeaahh!!!! crazy auhhh!!! Laterzz bro.
Took all his classes, great teacher. Go to class and read a little so you can answer his questions. Use class discussion to keep lectures short. Gives you all the test questions before the test. Study country locations for extra credit each test.
If you do the work there isnt any reason you wont do well, but he lags and takes forever to give anything back, tests, papers, debate notes, final grades...its very annoying
Great Teacher. He is hard but if you meet with him several times and show you are interested in the subject he will help you out. The book is extremely hard to undersand and he expects you to study for a couple of hours everyday. Hard but good teacher.
great
Great teacher, easy class. Be sure to be there for the reviews. Tests are exactly what he says they will be. Keep up on reading the TIME mag, and speak up in class. He'll like you
Outgoing teacher. Funny. Likes students to participate in class. Class is very interesting and he prepares you well for the test. Tests are short answer and essay format but they are very long, and require detailed answers which use the entire blue book.
Great Teacher, no wonder he has been teacher of the year 2 years in a row. Although he gives long tests, he prepares you very well to the point where you will be an expert on the subject.
Awesome teacher, makes class fun and easy. Although he is a bit hard on grading, other than that you will learn a lot in his class and if u do all the work you will get at least a B. Even though i got an A which wasnt that hard.
Good teacher, makes you work, but worth it. Tests are not easy if you dont pay attention during review. You will learn in this class. Definitely recommend taking this guy.
Great Great Great professor. Will make you an expert in the field without trying. Tests are long but you will be well prepared for it.
Good teacher but very unclear at times. Tries to tell you that America participates in terrorism. LOng tests all essay format but gives you the quesrtions in advance. Requires a lot of class participation
my favorite teacher & class at saddleback i have ever taken. he is so funny,nice,helpful. i loved how he got everyone interacting in the class- fun assignments and participation excersizes. study and keep up and u'll do fine. :) def. recommend him. :)
There exists no logical explanation as to why anyone should fail this class. If you do then you probably shouldn't even be in school, it might not be for you.
GIVES EVERYTING FOR TESTS IN ADVANCE. funny and very intellegent. wants students to succeed.
Keeps class entertaining and light-hearted. Tests are actually fun to take, and i would highly recommend him if you are interested in taking PS 1.
Want a good teacher and to learn something but still get a good grade? This is the guy. If you can't pass this class and learn something simultaneously, just drop out of college altogether. Certainly the coolest prof I've had at Saddleback
GREAT GUY, he is really smart and you learn a lot. The type of class where you will get smart in the subject without knowing it. Gotta take him.
Although the tests are essays they shouldn't be a problem since he prepares you fully for them. Sometimes I get the feeling he doesn't completely know what he's talking about though. Still a good teacher if you need a kick back A.
Professor Haggerty is an excellent teacher as well as a wonderful person.
Best teacher saddleback has not a better teacher out there, trust me i have been going there for 3 years taken a lot of teacher,THIS ONES THE BEST
He is a great teacher! He knows a lot about his stuff. He tends to be on the liberal side. His views aren't always accurate so some information he gives is not accurate, but for the most part it is. Overall if you listen in class you'll do great!
I feel that he was a good teacher but the tests were soo hard. I am not a good essay test-taker and there was a lot of material to know. But I will give him props because he knows what he is talking about and makes it fun.
A Wonderful person, and a wonderful teacher!
he is the best profesor, Clear and has three tests, they are all essay, and he gives you the info ahead of time and you have to do a 12 page paper which is not so bad because you have the whole semester and one debate. Its alot of information but go to class and you will be fine.
Great Professor. It is one of those classes where the first test (worth the least) is the hardest and every week the class gets easier. The final is the easiest test of all and you write one paper. Plus he is very cool about helping you out!
the man
GREAT TEACHER !!!! I LOVE HIS CLASSES, BECUASE YOU CAN LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT CURRENT POLITICS AS WELL AS CLASS MATERIAL. THE ONLY THING IS THE 12 PAGE PAPER!!!
This class is very self explanitory. 3 tests 1 speech 1 paper. He gives you a review before every test and the test is 100% identical to the review. Very easy class to Ace if you just pay attention.
One OF the Best Professors/Teachers I have Ever Had. He Has Inspired me to Be a Poli Sci Major and Teach for a living. He Will Make you Work your brain and question everything that you think and feel Politicly. He is a GREAT listener and 98.5% of the time unbias, no % less than that on campus.
Mr. Haggerty is a wonderful teacher. He actually makes you think! He also takes a subject that most are not all that interested in, and makes it quite enjoyable. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and is simply a good man. An excellent instructor!!!!!
Makes me want to strive for a good grade. Hard essay tests. Explains exactly what will be on them, but not enough time to give them justice. One problem: I scheduled a make up test, he left the wrong test in the library, he wanted to mark me down for taking it late, played dumb when approached.
funny and nice teacher. got an A in his class..makes it very easy. gives exactly what will be on the tests. one of the best and compassionate at saddleback
HARD TESTS NOTHING LEARNED IN CLASS
Smart, good sense of humor, really knows his stuff. Pretty tough at grading- I nailed every point he taught on my essays but generally got Bs- according to him one has to go beyond what is taught in class to get outstanding (A). Unfair in my opinion. Besides the grading, he's a great teacher.
Great Professor. Those people who comment negative about him dont know what they are saying, I mean the guy gives you the questions for the tests a week before! Smart, Funny, interesting guy! Take him for a good poli sci experience
Doesn't really teach much. Will give you the questions to the test but only if you can guess what they are. 12 page term paper, ridiculous tests [10 short answers and 2 full essays]. Grades like an English teacher [spelling, grammar, repitition, etc]. There are easier PolySci teachers out there
this teacher is on fire! loved his teaching style. he does more and you do less until after the midterm then its you do more and he dose less, but work was easy. great class, funny teacher!
professor Haggerty rocks! he has a great sense of humor and is very fair. however don't think you can sleep your way through this class. He expects you to do your reading and be ready to discuss the chapters, also you must take notes or you'll be lost come test time, his tests are in essay form!!
Prof Haggerty ROCKS!!! Don't fall asleep on him becuase when you wake up...you'll be totally lost! I learned alot from him...his teaching style is straight to the point..very fair and precise.
Great teacher, very funny and smart. This is a Lecture class where you need to pay attention and take notes, tests in essay and short answer form, but gives you all the info you'll need. I found him to be fair and Understanding. If you work , he'll work!!!
Awesome teacher, gives you all the questions and essays for the tests ahead of time. 10 Short Answer (definitions) and 3 essays per test. 1 Oral Report and 1 10-page paper. Cool techer, funny as hell, willing to help.
His class is really hard your grades are based on 3 hard tests and a 12 page term paper. Hes a nice guy but his class was to much work.
Great guy, good teacher, very interesting, the class is interesting too, some ppl think he is had grader but I got an A
Professor Haggerty was one of the best professors I have encountered here at Saddleback. I became very interested in the subject matter after taking PS 1 and continued on. He is very knowledgeable and helpful towards students that are having trouble, though hard to find outside class. Highly recomnd
left leaning professor but tries his best to be as unbiased as possible. likes to talk about his "peeps." funny teacher. gives the questions for the tests before the test and likes to lecture a lot. just write your answers on the blue book before the test and you'll do fine.
Prof. Haggerty is a great teacher. He is clear and to the point. You can feel comfortable to ask him questions. He is nice in and out of school. I see him at the bank all the time. Make sure u study for tests. There is no mult choice. so PREPARE TO THINK!! :)
This teacher is not good at all ! Please dont take this class with him he mean and he thinks that he has very good sense of humor but he just tink himself Nobody really like him and beacuse he is not fare at all ....!we dont Know why before the drope date he is nice but after drop day with W he star
VERY clear on curriculum on tests. only 2 "quizzes" (tests)and 1 final.reading is not that necessary, BUT pay ATTENTION and PARTICIPATE in class. join MUN or clubs regarding Polit.! no HW..very Intelligent and intersting to listen to...No way in hell can u fall asleep, not boring at ALL!
Haggerty might be my favorite prof. at Saddleback. He does lean a little left but respects opinions. His class format is perfect with minimal tests, a paper, and a simple group debate. He was a little better with PS1 than others, but his organization and good attitude make the class worth it.
class is a joke. 6 essay topics, 25 key words per test. 3 tests. you pick what 3 essays you want to write and what 10 words you want to define in the bluebook. thats all. class is easy if you study the review. dont read anything extra dont put in any extra time, study the review and you will get a A
He is harder than most saddleback professors, but in the end it is not too bad. He wants you to actually learn. It is sad i am saying that but lets be honest Saddleback is too easy. Haggerty makes is 5% harder than the average teacher because you have to write essays....big deal!!!
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AWESOME PROFESSOR!!! Time flies in his class, so get his class and attend it. Teaches objectively but you'll find where stands. Gives test questions before each of 3 tests: 10 Short answer 3 essays - long but easy. One long term paper 10pgs and do somethin like M.U.N. to get honors credit.
He is one of the best teachers at Saddleback, don't listen to the idiot that gave him a low rating (The individual must have mixed up their teachers because Haggerty is great) The only requirment for taking his class is pass 6th grade English something the indivudal that gave him a low rating did not do.
I did not like this class at all!!
Prof. Haggerty is a good teacher. The tests are all essays and they require a lot of time to compose together. He expects the students to participate in the majority of the lecture so be prepared to read the book! It takes him a long time to grade tests but he really seems to care about his students. If you study hard you can get and A.
Mr. haggerty is a great teacher, he is knows everything about the hot topics in politics, but when i comes to exams, they are pretty hard becuase he makes write 3 essays in one hour and half, plus answering 10 other questions. ANyways he will give you much love....
Haggerty seriously rocks. He allows everyone free reign, is liberal, lets women speak. HE ROCKS. His tests can give you a hand cramp, but he is fair, listens to your POV and is just great. I loved it. So inspiring and supportive.
This class was kind of hard. Be prepared to write a lot for the essays. The vocabulary definition portion of the test is easy, but you have to be very specific. Overall, Haggerty was cool, and easy going. Just be sure volunteer answers or he'll randomly call on people. Buy the book or find a friend to share. Not a lot on homework. Ended up with a B
Overall enjoyed the class. If you study the material he provides, you will pass the class. You pretty much pick what will be on the last two exams with the only variable being how he views and grades your essays. Get used to the word "vague" being written all over your tests! Would've liked to see more debate in the class. Good teacher.
Damn... he's a cool teacher,.. but his tests are not... you need to study... I got a B and I think I really should have gotten an A.. I studied really hard... basically.. he's a great, fun teacher... just STUDY.
Great teacher! You get to choose and write your own essays which are required for the test. Make sure you study and have a lot of details on the essays so you will get more points. He goes over the test questions (essays) before the exam day so make sure you're there. Great teacher. Got an A.
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At first I thought it would be great! You basically get to choose your test questions, but he seems very disconnected with students.Took the 6 week summer class and had to take 1st test early-he basically lost my test and then found it and still hadn't graded it by the next test-frustrating. No homework,one 7-9 page paper and three tests.Thats it.
Mr. Haggerty is a great teacher. Don't even think in taking his class on summer. There is a lot of information, but he explains it very clear. Very hard to get an A unless you make sure he notice you. He was very unfair on my first exam.I make him noticed me and he was pretty fair in the second and third. He could care more about his students.
Great teacher! had him for summ05. anyone who says the tests are hard is B.S. he tells you what the questions are and goes over the answers in class how f... hard can that be?!? Not only i got an A but i also enjoyed his class and learned alot of stuff! STRONGLY RECOMMEND EERYONE TO TAKE HIM!!!
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I liked him although I did not care for the subject and I was hoping he would make it more interesting. He isn't that hard and he is a teacher that cares about his students.
Talk about a brilliant man. He knows everything :-) I love the debates. He doesn't choose sides but does challenge you to think about the issue on your own.
Good guy....easy A!! If you put in some effort you'll get an A.
Guy was great and he uses blue books. Easy class just do you homework.
Fun teacher, sarcastic and stimulating. Tests are not hard and class discussion is encouraged. Gives students individual attention.
His class was fun, fair, and educational though some of the political lectures were just a bit tedious. The tests were moderate, long but easy. If you studied you will do well. The only thing I didn't like was the long long term research paper.
I LOVED HIS CLASS!!! What a great teacher! Cool, funny, and quite the smart dresser. I thought this would be my most un-favorite and boring class, and he made it so interesting that it turned into the best class I have had. What a GREAT teacher, I highly recommend him! Not an easy 'A' tho'. Worked and studied hard, got a 'B'
Good man
I cant believe no one has put how opinionated he is. He TOTALLY takes sides in debates and is the biggest liberal teacher i have ever heard lecture. Maybe im the only semi- conservative student at saddleback, but i think the whole class is him trying to brainwash students into voting democrat, the first day of class he hands out a voterregistration
Haha, very Liberal. Great guy, easy class, just study, and the term paper can easily be pulled off the week before its due
Very interesting lectures. To the point
Good teacher, gives test questions before the test, but they are hard.
Haggerty was a funny guy...his lectures were a little boring but I wasnt that interested in government...long term paper but gives you questions before tests and you choose which ones you want to answer. Also offers extra credit to go to voter registration and help out...went for about an hour for 2 elections and raised my grade a full letter
Good teacher. definitley teaches from the left, but if you can look past that, his class is quite interesting. Three essay and short answer tests, a 10 page research paper, and your choice of topics for a small group debate or panel discussion in front of the class. Remembers all his students, easy to talk to. i coasted to a B
GREAT PROFESSOR! A must take! He seems slanted towards the left but you can tell he is trying to hide it or teach objectivly. Nice guy, easy class, and you learn. The total package.
This class and teacher are borderline too easy. If you read the book, you honestly wouldn't have to come to class. Mr. Haggerty is pretty cool too, great sense of humor and he really wants to help everyone out. The only bad thing is, is this he isn't that clear on some things, but any moron that knows anything about government can pass this class.
Never had a worse teacher in my life! He doesnt even pretend to care. He lectures on exactly whats in the books for 15 mins and wastes the rest of class focusing on topics unrelated to the subject. It was boring, a waste of time and I learned nothing. He also picks favorites and is an unfair grader to those he doesnt favor. Made me hate poli sci.
Worst instruction i have experienced.Unorganized,retailates if questioned. Skip this class and find another professor that teaches courses you need. I have a teaching credential this professor has no clarity in instruction. Speed lectures in 30 minutes or less. Cuts out of class as fast as possible. Waste of time thank god I have a 4.0 at CSULB.
He grades SOO hard!!! Expects you to memorize the figgen book for the essays. I studied my ass off and he still put to general and more needed! Dont take if u want an easy A. Also assigns a 10pg research paper which sucks
in the beginning iof the semester i the last thing i wanted to do was take tjis class, but as we proceeded i began to actually enjoy this class! Professor Haggerty made me think and in my opinion, he is a good teacher. I would recommend him to anyone who want to learn more about political science!
Don't take him. Take Petri or Twicken or anyone else but him.
Just needed to take the class to graduate and glad i don't have to take it again. A lot of work for a GE class and EVERYONE is supposed to take.
He is a liberal jerk who blames everything wrong with the world on racism. The only good thing is that he gives you every single test question before hand, if you are not retarded and look up the questions you will do fine. I learned nothing new in this class, it was all stuff that I had learned in high school. Really easy in that regard.
dont ever take this class. ever. he blames everything on racism and his lectures are the most boring things in the entire world.
very good teacher, interesting class if you get involved, do the reading before class or he gets pissed. 1 quiz, midterm and then final, term paper and oral presentation, gives exact info for test beforehand and rest is in the bag
Poorly organized and not the greatest lecturer. Not a difficult teacher and not too much work, but sometimes his disorganization can be a problem.
IF he has some knowledge he keeps it to him self Unclear, don't sit in the back!!! three exams throughout the course and each exam includes THREE INCLASS ESSAYS + 20 SHORT ANSWERE ESSAYS go figure
Don't take this class. Blames everything on racism and the people of Orange County. Orange county this, Orange County that...blah, blah, blah. Kids who live hear don't want to hear his negative comments. Very boring class!!!!
He is very nice, but grades extremely hard and is disorganized (not to mention boring). He has a jumbled and fast way of teaching so you get lost really easily. Would go off topic for the entire class sometimes, and often kept us longer than we were supposed to be there.
If you want to work, take him, if not, don't. He is hard but fair. All of his tests are essays with short answer questions. He gives you the potential essay and short questions before the test and you choose 3 essays and 10 shorts to answer. he is a very good teacher. I got an A. He is a liberal, which I like but conservatives beware. Good teach.
Highly recommended Professor!! To all who say he is hard, those are the ones that just want to believe they can cruise thru required GE courses with no work involved , this is one class you wont be using SCANTRONS for testing. Overall this teacher really wants you to succeed and actually use your brain in class unlike some of these easy professors!
Nice guy, and has a lot of knowledge. Seems to get jumbled when lecturing. Contradicts himself multiple times during one lecture. Tests are extrememly difficult. Hard class, probably worth it.
He is a good teacher, alot of students expect everything to be handed to them. in this class you have to work! Tests are easy, you take 3 tests and he gives you EXACTLY whats on the test before, then you choose a certain amount of short answer (10 out of 25) and 3 long essays (out of 5-8) Just do the reading and go to class and youll be fine!
Class based on lectures. 1 Test, Midterm, Final, Term Paper, Debate. If you write down everything word for word from the lecture then put it on the test he will say its too general and take points off. If you try to put information from the textbook he will say its not what he was looking for. Very Frusturating.
Highly recommended. Very helpful. Just do the class as it's taught and you'll be fine. He went beyond the class when he typed a recommendation letter for me to get into the Honors Program. Very encouraging.
I took this class in the summer, therefore, it was quite intense, but Professor Haggerty made class very informative and tells you exactly what his expectations are. 3 short essay test, he wants to make sure you understand the material not just mark A B C.
He has to be one of the hardest teachers I have in a long time, probably since I was in middle school. If you don't have a good memory, I recommend that you don't take his class, because he is so nit picky about everything.
Haggerty seems like a nice, fair guy, but after working my ass off on the tests and the 12 page paper and getting only B's, I can't help but believe that he's an extremely difficult grader that will never be satisfied with your work. He has an obvious bias, which will affect your grade greatly due to the position paper and the in-class debates.
He is an ok teacher. He is frustrating-if you ask him a question he'll tell you to to look it up. He has specific definitions of terms. If you write word for word what he says in lectures on the tests you won't get full credit & he'll write "too geneeral". His opinions shine through quite a bit-irritating when you are trying to learn a subject.
Do not take this teacher. He is a every hard grader, nit picks at everything. 3 Essay tests including mid-term and final, 12 page term paper, and a debate or discussion. Also do not expect to get your quizzes or papers back within a reasonable time. Took a month to get my mid-term back. There are a lot better teachers than this one.
One of Saddleback's best. You really get involved in the class with discussions, debates, etc. Sure the midterm/final are essay, but he gives you the QUESTIONS BEFORE THE TEST! EASY! Give a little effort and you will do fine and have fun at the same time!
I would not recommend this class to anyone. And the person 2 rating below me is 100% accurate. IF you want an honest description of this class, read their review.
Great professor, now I know why they call him one of Saddleback's best. Give an effort and you'll get a good grade. Not your typical saddleback class where you can get an A yet only go to half the classes - BUT, he makes the material interesting and makes you learn. He is better then the other PS/HIST professors who are dry and boring.
Impossible grader. Highly, HIGHLY favoritist to the teacher's pets in the front of the class. Don't expect ever to be called upon unless you're not a select five students. He seems like a nice guy, but this class is virtually impossible to get above a B- in. Avoid if necessary.
he did 3 non cumlative quizes, one group assingment, and one writing assingment. calss participation gets points too, but is not at all manditory. he knows the subject very well. his tests are easy, you just need to memorize what he tells you to.
Great teacher. Very clear
This class definetly requires studying and paying attention but he's a good professor. He wants everyone to do well and only gives a few assignments. He's really funny and makes class go by fast. Just make sure you study!!!!
Professor Haggerty is awesome! He's a genuinely great guy who wants to help his students. His class is easy to succeed in, however - the class is not a joke. He does require that his students do know the material - if he knows that you are legitimately trying he wants you to succeed!
Remember you are in college and you are paying for this. Show up to his class and pay attention. Answer a couple questions every week so that he knows who you are and do the work. You should have not problem passing this class.
Haggerty is the man! his class is fairly tough and you have to have some interest in it. If he knows you, and knows you care about the course you will do fine. He is a really nice guy and I've never learned so much about IR until this course. 3 tests, a speech, and a 12 pg. paper. If you do it, you will do fine. He grades on grammar and punctuation
This teacher is very easy and tells you exactly what is on the test although the Spring semester starts tomorrow and I still don't have my grade from the Fall. It seems like he lost track with our class and we get punished for his lack of organization.
Haggerty is rad. Very intelligent, knows what he is teaching inside and out. he does not require that you come to class but, prefers participation. you actually have to study for his tests,they are in essay form. takes a while to get work graded, but the guy has several classes so give him a break and don't bug him about getting work back.
I generally like Haggerty, he seems to really love and know about what he's teaching, and it shows in class. He's pretty funny in class. What bothered me about him is that he takes extremely long to return work. He grades grammar and punctuation.
Great guy, gives you all the test questions ahead of time. Cool lectures, interesting and wants you to succeed. Excellent!
I love Haggerty. He's a great guy that knows his stuff and loves teaching - his lectures are always interesting and it shows that he has a lot of experience in the field. He's dedicated to making students succeed. Do what is asked, put in some effort when you write your essays and the paper and you will be fine. Also, he's hilarious!
omg!!! i love this man. at first i thought him to be a bit odd, but he is passionate and patient and sweet and funny!!! def. take this class he will enrich your soul!!! without a doubt you will be a better person after this class!
Haggerty is the man! great teacher, definitely recommend. Prepares you for tests "quizzes" and life. Excellent teacher! Gonna take his teaching with me when go to "Haaarvard"
Haggerty was the best teacher ever!! He knows everything that he is talking about and more. The only grades are 2 tests, a midterm, a 10-12 page term paper, a debate, and the final. Tests are written form in green books, but it helps because it really makes you study for exams. Gives you almost the whole semester for term paper. Awesome teacher!!!!
This class was a great one. It was very very very boring because it was Poly Sci but it was soooooo easy. You do have to study but he teaches well and i got all of the subjects. The essay (10 pages) was pretty easy and fun. The tests were easy. Take good notes and pass this class.
please understand the difference between 'being graded on spelling' and him 'notating your misspelled words.' he DOES NOT grade on spelling he merely points out your misspelled words and at this point in school there should be few! if you dont know how to spell a word, choose a different word you do know how to spell, thats the beauty of English!
DO NOT GET THE MAGAZINE!! IT WILL NEVER COME AND YOU DONT NEED IT. I THINK 1-2 PEOPLE IN THE CLASS ACTUALLY RECEIVED THE MAGAZINE. DONT KNOW WHY US WORLD NEWS CANT GET IT 2GETHER.
uhh where do i start... tests or shall i say "quizes" were 3 essay questions and 10 short answer, and a ten page paper is what your grade counts on. not good. he gets angry if you dont know current events or if you dont read i dont know he is sensitive if no one answers questions he asks.
Do not take Haggerty. His class consists of 3 "quizzes" each made up of 3 essays and memorization of terms. His final is ridiculous and he makes it so you'll fail. He's a huge liberal. Gives a 10 page term paper and group project. He has a bad attitude if you don't understand something immediately and he never grades anything when he says he will.
He is usually done with class early, and class time is pretty cool. He's not boring:) Takes forever to get papers back to you. just study your test questions (YOU choose your questions ahead of time! You cannot be unprepared or surprised it's a freakin godsend the way he does his tests!) I was doing 17units while in his class and it was still easy.
Haggerty is an okay teacher. He takes FOREVER to grade you papers and everything. I got an A in the class, luckily. But, his tests are very very very easy. Just do you HW and basically, that is the test. Study your terms and you got it in the bag!
Haggerty is a funny dude. He's pretty mellow and loves when people express their opinion on topics. It's good to go to class because he sometimes gives you what you need to know for the tests,which cover usually 6 ch.'s at a time. 2 quizzes, a research paper, and a final. thats his class. make sure you know your stuff and do the work!
Have to say Haggerty is a pretty decent teacher, he taught his class in an interesting and enjoyable way and was rather laid back and sarcastic through the whole thing. But beware, he makes the tests or "quizzes"sound alot easier than they actually are and they consist of 3 essays of material covered in lecture and other short answer questions.
This class is easy to pass, very hard to get an A in. Grading structure designed to pack F students and A students alike into the same C and B range. The trade off is that you receive grade A education. Liberal perspectives yielded higher marks. Test and project instructions followed perfectly will yield B or C, must do more to get As
Haggs is a cool cat. It's an easy class I thought. He doesn't trick you he just simply tells you what is on the test. Go home and write your essays out before class and then just repeat what you wrote in your green book. You may end up with carpal tunnel syndrome though. Beware
A very good teacher.
Haggerty is a detailed oriented essay grader and a large amount of the class was focused on writing essays. Not an "easy" class but a FUN class if you like a challenge. You get the grade you earn.
He is a tough grader. On the "quizzes" I answered every question correctly and for a lot of there "were not in enough detail", so on the other quizzes I pretty much put exactly what the book and he said in class. Still not enough detail... Also on my paper I clearly stated the thesis and he completely missed it just like the person below me. Avoid!
If you want a class that will prepare you for "real" college then take this professor. He is a pretty nice guy, but the grade you get in this class is directly related to how much effort you put in. 3 Test, one paper, and a group project (panel discussion or debate). I got an A, but it is a pretty hard class. I'm glad I took it!
DO NOT TAKE HIM. He is ignorant, and EXTREMELY rude. I defined a test question per our text and he gave me a ZERO! Said it's not a "textbook class" although he wants us to read and study like crazy from it. Only wants to teach the first week, then wants students to do all the work. SO stressed in this class! Test takes up ENTIRE green book!! BAD BA
Super easy class. 3 "quizzes" containing 15 definitions and 3 short essays. Just memorize 15 definitions (that he gives you) and the main points of each essay (that he also gives you), and you'll get A's. Do a debate (vs. a panel, it's easier). And at least run your paper's thesis by him once. He doesn't really read the paper. Take him if you can.
Overall it is an easy class but he s EXTEMELY picky on tests. I gave textbook definitions and he said I needed more detail...However he does explain the material well. I did a debate and I would recommend doing a panel discussion because you dont have to know as much material. He's funny and has good communication, I recommend him!
Loved this class! He tells you exactly what will be on the tests. Yes, there is a lot of information to know for them but seriously...what class doesn't have a lot of info you have to know? As long as you study, you'll be fine. He offers extra credit & he's really funny! You're honestly an idiot not to take him!
Haggerty is an awesome teacher. Doesn't assign homework. You have to do one panel discussion or debate and a research paper, both are super easy. 3 "Quizzes" that he gives you all the information on. A great teach he is hilarious and made me love the class.
Haggerty is the man! You take notes based off what he says in class and then you have essay tests. He gives you the essay topics beforehand and 10 vocab words... come the test you pick 2 out of the 6 essays and write all u know about them then pick 10 words and define them. Really fun class! and awesome activites. TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU WANT AN A!!
I was upset to find out that several peers and myself got a B+ instead of an A on research papers because we didn't use footnotes, but he requested MLA format. MLA doesn't use footnotes. The format for the class is fairly easy, but be sure to really go in depth on quizzes, he frequently writes "Too General".
He is, by far, the best teacher at Saddleback. He makes sure to give you both sides of a topic/issue and then lets you decide what you want to think. The class isn't easy and you have to work for your A, but you will learn from his classes.
I took his political science class. Awesome teacher but alot of work. I learned alot in his class. Not alot of hw, but the tests are tough. Good class!
I absolutely loved him! I got an A in this class easily because he tells you exactly what he is going to put on his exams and grades pretty leinent. You can tell he loves the subject and teaching which helps make the the class bareable. I recommend
Haggerty is a really cool teacher to have. He's really helpful and clear when he teaches. Barley any homework except for a few things. Tests are pretty hard, will do really well in here if you're interested in Political Science, pay attention, and show up to class. He actually made me more interested in how politics work.
I took international relations and did ok. He is an amazing teacher tells you exactly what will be on the test but his grading is ridiculously hard. My tests were basically word for word of the book and he would comment "expand". I am not a P.S major so it was hard for me. I only recommend taking it if you're interested in politics, which I'm not.
DO NOT take this class unless it is required for your major. Haggerty is a cool enough guy, but he is a shoddy instructor, at least in the sphere of African American history. No actual teaching, just listing material we "need to know." We watched a movie in lieu of him teaching Malcolm X's autobiography. No rubrics for essays or exams. Awful.
DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! he is very unclear and rude. he grades impossible and i don't know how anyone likes him he must of wrote all these reviews himself. He grades extremely hard and writes "too general" on everything with no explanation. sets you up to fail. seems cool and funny at first but there is no really learning at all. AVOID
Hard grader on exams, writes "too general" for numerous answers you give on a test. Not a class for you if politics is not your thing. All in all though, he was all right.
Professor Haggerty strongly encourages critical thinking among students, which may be why he writes "too general" for those who memorize the textbook definitions word for word. No, he will not hold your hand, write notes and read the textbook to you. Overall, he is a great teacher and holds you responsible for your education.
I honestly have nothing bad to say about this guy. He tells u what he wants u to know; 3 essays, 3 tests. I am a bad test taker but his class is really manageable. 90% of the class got B on his tests. Pretty straight forward. TAKE THE NOTES ON THE BOARD! Look up the 15 words, turn in ur paper in MLA. know something on ur essay question. DEBATE. =A
He goes over a good amount of the notes needed on the board, and gets mad if you ask him to go over all of them. I made it through with an A without buying the book and just copying all the terms that he put up on the board. His test grading is a little odd, make sure you do your debate or discussion topic, and provide interesting discussion.
Haggerty is a nice professor, but can be a subjective grader at times. As long as you write down the terms and listen to him during class you should be fine. Also, his tests are pure memorization so be prepared for that if you take him.
DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE. Constantly refers to the class as "baby college" and grades VERY HARSHLY. Writes "too general" and is very rude if you can't answer his unclear questions. STAY AWAY from this class. I came into the class not knowing much about Political Science and felt completely lost and unsure the whole semester. Do not recommend.
He is not clear at all for what he expects from you. I remember our first test I asked him specifically how much he wanted us to write per question, his response was "Just answer the question" I wrote 2 paragraphs per question and got my exam back with a C and a note saying I didn't write enough. When I asked him, he "didn't recall" me asking.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS, DO NOT. Look he is a great guy and hilarious but can NOT teach. First off his "lectures" are just him reading definitions from the book. His tests are very hard as he expects a LOT of detail for everything and just when you think you put enough down, it's never enough. His grading doesn't make any sense, save yourselves.
He makes the class A LOT harder than it needs to be. Trust me when i say that his grading is cruel and ridiculous (for example, He will give you half credit if you don't explain the word "affluent") Do NOT take this course with him.
These bad comments about Professor.Haggerty greatly confuse me. I took him over the summer(which is a semester of content in six weeks!) and he was incredibly helpful. His notes were clear, the exams were essays+definitions, a paper, and a project. All of that made me cringe at first, but soon enough I learned it was fine. : ) Easy A if you STUDY.
He's a pretty nice guy; however, his teaching style is awful. He says what will be on the tests, 3 essays and 10 short answers. The essays have to be very detailed though, or you'll fail. The points don't really matter if he likes you though. I was no where near an A, but I still got one somehow? Too much stress for one class.
Dr. Haggerty pretty much tells you what you need to know on the test. He tells you the essay questions there and short answers all you need to do is study what you need to know. Not sure why others found him so hard. He really spells out what you must know. Put some effort in and you will get an A. Participate too!
Haggerty is a smart man however an unskilled teacher. He throws up terms on the board and briefly explains them, has no discussions, and expects you to be precise and analytical in your tests. Students are afraid to answer questions in class because he makes you feel insignificant if your answer is incorrect. I wouldn't advice taking his class.
This class was ridiculously easy. Idk why people are bashing on him so hard. He literally GIVES you the test questions beforehand & you CHOOSE which ones you write about. 1 essay, which i BS-ed and got a B, group project, 3 test. took summer class got an A. just take notes and you need the book.
If you are good at memorization take this class. yes, he does pretty much give you ALL the answers before each test, but he expects you to memorize 10 short answer questions and 3 essay questions for each test, and he expects you to put a lot of information on each. Besides the memorizing, it was easy, although he grades pretty harshly.
While the class is easy to achieve an A in, the professor is not worth it. He is very unhelpful and makes you feel stupid for answering a question. He is consistently unclear and expects you to know everything. He doesn't teach. The final paper is 10 pages and a joke considering he offers no direction. Take if you want an easy A.
I would not suggest taking this professor. He is a very cruel grader on exams. He removes points and does not provide sufficient evidence as to why he removed points. Although he is very nice, most of the class could not understand his lectures. He gives you the questions on the exams, yes, but his expectations are too high.
Alright here's the thing about Professor Haggerty. He's very smart and funny and makes the material interesting. Easy A if you just memorize the essay questions and short answers. He literally GIVES you the answers. 3 Quizzes (including a midterm and final) and an essay. Recommend highly taking this class
I do not recomend taking this class at all! the first week or two he was super nice and funny and then after that he was extremely rude and is extremly picky on grading and marks you off on tests for anything and everything and it has to be his exact defintion. If the class doesnt know the answer to his question he gets mad and dismisses class.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! he was very unclear about what he wanted, very rude, yelled at you if you asked a question. you must be very precise in every test or you get a bad grade. do not take him!
hard to get A, but he is a teacher who forces students to think and search. If you are interested in politics it is recommended.
This class is pretty straight forward, just memorize the essays and the terms prior to the 3 exams. He tells you exactly what he wants for them, so it all comes down to memorization. It is pretty hard to get an A and if you are interested in Political Science don't take the class. I didn't learn anything useful in this class.
Professor Haggerty can either be really cool or really, really lame. His mood heavily depends on the amount of class participation; if students opt not to voice their input, he will simply refuse to cover topics. But, the class is very straight forward and simple if you do the work. You will always know what to study for the exams.
2 exams, 1 research paper, and a final make your grade. He tells you exactly whats on each exam, gives you notes on the board explaining how to answer the questions and expects you to translate this onto your written exam essays. Take good notes, go to class and you'll do great! Great to talk with about U.S. history and economics. Awesome!
Would NOT recommend this class with him unless you are a political science major! His tests are short answers of mystery words that even if you give the exact book definition for you might get it wrong. Also they have 3 essays on each exam. 11 page term paper you write is not even read. The grade you earn is out of your hands!!
Three essay tests with short answers and a map.He gives all the questions beforehand, but I wrote dictionary definitions for the short answers and wrote a ridiculous amount of correct information for the essays, but still gave me a B on the tests.Lots of great discussion,but don't take it if you want an A. Great guy, but gets mad at stupid things.
Very clear about what he wants. Took this class in the summer. 1 Research paper, 1 Panel Discussion/Debate, 3 Written Exams. He spent every moment preparing us for the test questions. Learned ALOT. He legitimately gave you the essay questions and the answers. Just do some rough drafts of the essay questions and you will Ace the test.
Do not take, he does not follow his own schedulesyllabus. Grades on punctuationgrammar as well as length of answers on test. I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND.
This professor believes that a difficult class is equivalent to an excellent educational experience. Therefore, he does not provide any direction by way of a study guide or a practice worksheet. If you are an auditory learner, you will have a stronger chance of success. Also, this professor has a tendency towards sarcasm. Be forewarned.
I think that Professor Haggerty has the best intentions in mind but frankly he shouldn't be teaching. He is very condescending and does not respond well to questions. If you want to do well make sure you participate in class and memorize every single thing. His tests are all essays and he grades harshly.
Terrible teacher. Unclear with lectures and does not care for his students whatsoever with his tenyear.
Prof. Haggerty "taught to the test". His lectures were short and unstructured. He talked down to most people. Not very personable. Explanations weren't clear.
things he lectures on are NOT in the book. Some of the things he tells you to write for an essay question are not accurate. There is an essay question about election process of president. He tells you a special election happens if HOR cant decide on president. Look it up on google, that is not what a special election is. His teaching is horrible.
Condescends and embarrasses students. Wish I had read the reviews better on him before taking his class. Always had As in English, even AP and honors classes, yet somehow I receive Cs on his tests. He seems to think this is an Eng. class rather than a PS course. Also, you could write exactly what he says on tests, yet will write "too general."
3 test, 1 panel or debate, gives you the short answers for the test as well as the essay questions. As long as you go over the vocabulary he gives you, and go a little more in-depth rather then just the definition this class isn't difficult. He does grade a little tough on the essays but the more you write the better.
4 Tests including Final. One debate/panel and one 6-9 page research paper that ho does not explain at all. Tests are 3 essays and 10 short answer. Graders them very tough. I would not take him if you want to learn. He is very old and seems disinterested. Nice guy, easy going, but does not teach at all.
He was a great teacher if you love political science. Dont take if youre not interested in political science! I did well on exams but i studied the terms and the essays. His essays are comparing two countries per section with a key institution. The paper he assigns, HAVE HIM PROOFREAD BEFORE THE DEADLINE, saved me a bunch of points. STUDY!
He grades papers and tests to standards that he doesn't tell you. Plus, he might wait so long to grade your test that he loses it.
I only took his class because I'm a political science major and I needed this class, but if you're not required don't take him. He's a nice person and I enjoyed the material we learned in class, but he is a very tough and unpredictable grader. You have to write 3 essays for every test and ten terms in one hour. Tips for test: write big and clear.
He lectures a lot and everything that he tells you comes straight from the book. His exams aren't difficult at first glance but the way he grades is difficult to understand. I memorized every definition and was still marked down for using certain terms that he deemed "unacceptable." Overall, not worth it if you just need the class for general ed.
Professor Haggerty was nice and approachable, but a terrible teacher. The information in his lectures, the information he gives you verbally in review, and the information from the book were often all different. His grading scale is based in unreachable standards that he doesn't explain. He considers lecturing thoroughly to be "baby college".
He's a cool guy, but an awful professor. His lectures are uninformative and often incorrect. 3 tests (he calls them "quizzes") including the final - 3 essay questions, 10 short answers, one hour. One paper, one debate/panel discussion. Takes forever to grade. I usually get A's - got a C in his class. Avoid him at all costs.
I would only recommend this class to political science majors. Haggerty is a nice guy, but not the best teacher. There were a lot of smart people in the class who did not get good grades, because Haggerty is kinda unclear on what he expects. There are 3 tests, a paper, and a presentation. So not a lot to get graded on.
Very passable class, very informative. Lots of reading. Essay tests. Lots of Vocabs. He is very helpful and will work with you to improve your grade. If you don't read and study the vocab, you will get low grade. Reading is the key, easy B. Lots of open class discussion. Best class in that aspect.
He's not that bad. Don't let these reviews scare you. I got Bs on two tests and the term paper. I only got an A on the final and the panel discussion, and I ended up with an A in class. On the essays, he just wants the very basics. They're not hard. Write big and clear. He tells you the essay questions beforehand so write them at home & memorize it
Boring lectures, that's all you do in class. Get ready to teach yourself. Tests are all cold memorization
Lectures are always short but often unclear and contradictory. He lectures for 20 minutes then says we don't have enough time to cover the last two chapters for the final. The panel discussion, a term paper, and three exams are easy B's with little prep, but an A is a challenge. The final is cumulative and is most significant for your grade.
I got an A on every single quiz and final exam. His class is easy. You don't even have to show up to class only when he's "reviewing" the chapters for the quizzes. You have to know the very basics for the quizzes. For example, if you're comparing the US & UK google their governments and learn the basic of the branches and you're good.
He doesn't really lecture so much as rambles and he doesn't seem to know what he's talking about a lot of the time. He doesn't give much homework, but he also doesn't tell you what he wants on the exams and quizzes. The tests are essays and he hardly prepares you or tells you what he wants out of them. Most students get a C on his tests.
WORS PROFESSOR EVER STAY AWAY!
Most awful class I've ever taken. Not only is this professor the most tough grader on tests, but your whole grade is determined by the three tests that are given in this class. Would not recommend this class to anyone.
Not approachable, grading criteria is not clear, lectures are boring and not organized, thinks he is always right
The professor was an intelligent teacher and seemed to be loved by many but always was disrespectful towards the students and would put little care into answering my questions. I had never had a more rude teacher in my life but I learned to deal with it.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS. 300 characters is not close to enough to describe how atrocious this class is. No structure, grading is based on whims. I knew all the material for the first test, gave me a 60%. After the first few horrendous and unorganized lectures, I did not show up for the rest of the semester. Still got an A, ended up teaching myself.
The professor was somewhat rude, and sometimes too quiet. Sometimes he would give different definitions of terms, and i either didn't get it all down, or hear him, and he would belittle me on the grounds of i didn't read the material in the book. no i just didn't get your definition down or hear it. Also the class was based on mostly tests.
Dude is pretty funny, but grades tests unfairly and lectures are a waste of time because he never bothers to do em
All his classes have the same grading basis. Once you learn his style and system the class becomes an easy A. Three tests, one presentation, one paper. For tests, just use key terms in the essay and you will do well. State the facts. For the paper, use lots of citations. For the presentation, just make sure you talk at least 5 minutes. Simple.
I will be frank. He is not a good professor. He just tells you what is on the test and essay and it is up to you to learn and remember that stuff. Atleast his tests you know what is gonna be on it. If you are passionate about the subject, don't take him because he will make you passion go down. His grading is also not consistent.
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