4.4

Liam Anderson

Political Science - Wright State University

4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

101

Reviews

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What Students Say

Anderson makes it fun and easy

PLS200 - 5.0 rating

Very sexy and entertaining; has essay exams though

PLS200 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

47%

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Based on 22 reported grades
B+: 6
B: 6
Not sure yet: 4
A: 4
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Hilarious (6)
Respected (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
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Accessible outside class (3)
Caring (3)
Lecture heavy (3)
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Reviews (101)
5.0
1.0
PLS200
Feb 12, 2003

Anderson makes it fun and easy... not very hard at all

4.0
3.0
PLS200
Feb 14, 2003

No Comments

4.0
4.0
PLS200
Feb 14, 2003

Very sexy and entertaining; has essay exams though

5.0
1.0
POLITICAL
Mar 3, 2003

No Comments

4.0
4.0
PLS
May 9, 2003

he talks about the constitutionality of pasties and **** people!

4.0
4.0
PLS200
May 27, 2003

Damn fine British Man. HOT HOT HOT BABY HOT. Smokes though but I'm fine with that. His essay test aren't that bad just get on his good side.

5.0
2.0
PLS200
Jun 4, 2003

He is the OH SO HOT British man you see walking around campus with a cigarette in his hand. He's an awesome teacher, essay exams aren't that hard...just study some....it's actually fun going to his class! plus you get to look at him. uh huh!!!!!!

4.0
2.0
POLITICALS
Jun 12, 2003

Has essay exams but all questions come from the notes

5.0
3.0
PLS200
Sep 15, 2003

A fantastic instructor that handles everyone's comments. Just another one of the fantastic Liberal Arts professors at Wright State.

5.0
1.0
POL101
Sep 21, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PLS200
Oct 13, 2003

HOT, HOT, HOT!! He is very cute, great accent and bad boy look. Class is a joy and test are moderate. Essays aren't that bad. Great personality and class is fun!

5.0
1.0
PLS453
Oct 24, 2003

Clearly the best professor on campus. Intelligent, kind, very helpful and extremely understanding. His class should be a Gen Ed requirement. Truly an asset to the university. Take his class. The man is a saint.

5.0
1.0
PLS
Nov 5, 2003

Excellent prof if you don't need to have your hand held. His classes are truly what you make out of it. It certainly doesn't hurt that he is serious eye candy...

5.0
4.0
PLS
Nov 13, 2003

Excellent teacher and very entertaining. Send the women into a real uproar...

4.0
1.0
PLS407
Nov 17, 2003

He was a good professor. His grading system is very easy, but you need to show up for class and read New York Times articles on a weekly basis.

5.0
4.0
PLS
Nov 26, 2003

Excellent Professor

5.0
2.0
PLS
Feb 3, 2004

Very clear and down to earth.

5.0
3.0
PLS2200
Mar 6, 2004

Great prof, very friendly, and goodness is he HOT!

5.0
1.0
PLSANY
Mar 6, 2004

So intelligent, so funny, so sexy, so HOT!! Take all you can with him. ;-)

5.0
1.0
PLS
Mar 11, 2004

He is a great teacher and his class is intresting but can people stop calling him HOT especially since I'm sure he reads these and he is likely to get cocky about it (as if he already isn't). Oh by the way read his book its intresting if your into PLS.

5.0
2.0
PLS200
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 12, 2004

Good teacher,fun class,plays favorites though. He can occasionaly seem arrogant and sometimes puts people down if their ideas aren't exactly like his, but if you talk to him after class he's really nice

5.0
3.0
PLS200
Mar 30, 2004

There are good and bad points to his class. Just to be clear, I was in the Honors section. Very fun in class, very informal. Very willing to give any kind of help that he possibly can. Very detailed on tests, even when he says he's not going to be.

5.0
2.0
PLS
Apr 3, 2004

VERY HOT, and has a nice British dialect. on top of all that he is a great professor with a sense of hummor that makes class very entertaining

5.0
3.0
HONPLS
Apr 6, 2004

I took his honors PLS class. He was very nice and class was a very casual setting, however it can sometimes be frustrating when he tells you you don't need to go into great detail on the essays but then he took points off when i wrote all lecture info.

5.0
2.0
HONPLS
Apr 13, 2004

British accent!! Need I say more!! I do, he is an amazing professor who knows his subject very well!!!

5.0
2.0
PS110
Jul 6, 2004

Incredibly intelligent and fun to listen to--British. All of my chick friends thought he was hot. I enjoyed his conservative and logical views. Everyone should take Anderson for Poly Sci.

5.0
2.0
PLS200
Aug 13, 2004

He really knows his subject very well, I'm not a fan of writing papers, but had no problem writing about the video.

5.0
1.0
PLS470
Aug 14, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PLS470
Aug 31, 2004

Great class.

2.0
2.0
PLS
Sep 7, 2004

Well at least the accent was good and that is all that can be said about this man and how he could be better looking so girls stop saying his HOT its discouraging to see him after you read that.

3.0
2.0
PLS200
Sep 22, 2004

Class was fun, had good humor to it. He wasn't very helpful tho and his demeanor left something to be desired.

4.0
2.0
PLS
Sep 24, 2004

I'm just wondering Girls how many got anything other than an A in this mans class. He is an easy teach got A's in all of his classes but I'm sorry to say he aint as good looking as most will let on. Good accent though but if I want that Ill go to england

3.0
2.0
PLS
Sep 28, 2004

Not a bad teach if you don't want to learn but if thats your goal he doesn't challenge you enough. He is very well knowledged on genereal areas but if you like depth forget it he ain't your man.

3.0
2.0
PLS
Sep 30, 2004

Not a bad wraping but thats all there is what lies inside is a disappointment

5.0
2.0
PLS200
Oct 8, 2004

his accent is absolutely lovely and makes the class even more interesting. definantly not a class to skip

4.0
1.0
PLS453
Oct 9, 2004

Keeps the class entertained and awake. I love his frankness and candor, he doesnt mince words or beat around the bush. Plus having a European perspecive on political issues help to think outside the box.

5.0
1.0
PLS
Oct 12, 2004

A little bit cocky but hey thats how the brits are never saying anything bad about his country he gets p.o.ed majorly but oh its okay for him to diss yours. Over all not a bad teach but a bit on the hard side if you don't do the work.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Grade: B+
Oct 28, 2004

class is easy if you do the readings, and just go to all the lectures. he is very entertaining. Ladies! for a prof. he is HOTT! I never missed a lecture!ha You'll like the accent too!

5.0
3.0
PLS200
Oct 31, 2004

He's a really good teacher; really knows a lot about what he's talking about. His tests are fairly easy if you read and look over the material, as well as if you follow his study guides. He's very entertaining and definately not hard on the eyes; although he MIGHT be a little fruity...:)

4.0
3.0
PLS200
Nov 2, 2004

his class isn't that bad, but be prepared for a LOT of reading! if you don't like to read, then i recommend not taking him. he's very easy to follow because he's funny and puts things in easy to understand ways. and ladies, it also doesn't hurt that he's actually kinda hot for an older man.

4.0
1.0
PLS
Nov 12, 2004

He is an easy teacher you just need to know what to write on his exams everyone makes such a big deal of how much you have to read for his exams but in truth I never read anything and I got an A in the class infact in all his classes. As long as you have an opionion and can support it your good.

5.0
3.0
PLS200
Dec 10, 2004

He's a good prof. He has somewhat interesting lectures, beware some are pretty boring. He gives extra credit. Make sure you go to lectures and go over ALL material. Overall, the class isn't very difficult. TA's can help you, also. He is pretty arrogant, but oh well, just get over it.

4.0
3.0
PLS200
Jan 4, 2005

Class wasn't too hard. A lot of material to study. He gives you everything you need to know before the test and there are study sessions you can take advantage of. Some extra credit. He's British and has a sense of humor. Some lectures were boring but for the most part interesting.

4.0
2.0
PLS222
Jan 28, 2005

Dr. Anderson is pretty knowledgeable about International politics. Can seem somewhat condescending in class, but if you speak to him afterwards he's nice. All in all, one of the better profs in the department. The only thing to complain about is his constantly eating mints -drives me nuts!

4.0
2.0
PLS222
Jan 31, 2005

This man only cares about looking good sodon't do anything that can make him look bad he'll put you down he is entertaining but when you walk away from the class your not sure if you learned anything If Looking for a comedian come take it but if you want to learn don't(only reason I do is for the A)

4.0
2.0
PLS
Feb 13, 2005

Mostly knows what he's talking aboutbut he is very snobby.Likes to make fun of a select few students to get a laugh out of the rest of the class.And instead of getting a dose of liberalism like other profs-you get to hear him bash America! If u like being called a fat & stupid American then take him

4.0
3.0
PLS440
Grade: B+
Mar 16, 2005

Anderson is smart and funny. Female students love him. Gives a real world view of The United States that offend some red neck students, but he could care less. He keeps class fun and I suggest him to anyone that needs a Political Science class

5.0
1.0
VARIOUSPLS
Mar 25, 2005

Liam is a great teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed his lectures, his humor (down with the French), and his knowledge. I enjoyed every class I took with him from International Organization to any other class he taught.

5.0
3.0
PLS222371
Jun 1, 2005

Anderson's an ok professor.It's evident that he knows what he's talking about, but i'm not so sure that he really wants to be teaching. He tries too hard to appeal to the majority of the class. He seems to judge his own worth by what his students think of him,instead of the intelligent person that he is.What's up w/ the hot point-he has a big nose!

4.0
2.0
PLS371
Grade: B+
Jul 24, 2005

Anderson's a fairly decent professor, especially for an older guy. I have to say I was somewhat dissappionted with this class. I thought since he travelled to the Middle East he would have lots of cultural experiences to share, however he only spoke of the kind of hotel he stayed in, etc. Can act self-centered sometimes, but there are worse profs

5.0
4.0
PLS345
Oct 1, 2005

Rocks. Hard!

4.0
2.0
PLS200
Oct 20, 2005

i really like the way he gets through the class content it is very easy to listen because he is so cute. i just wanna... gradeing is a little harsh but hey its college get over it.

4.0
2.0
PLS460
Nov 15, 2005

He is an okay guy takes offense easily so take care on what you say. Looks can be decieving with this man and take note girls next time you see him (any time after Fall 2005) he will be married so you can look but don't touch as they say.

4.0
4.0
PLS200
Nov 28, 2005

Anderson makes his lectures fun and interesting...we even got to watch Jon Stewart in class several times. However, for a Gen Ed, this class is hard. All his tests are short answer and essay which sucks

4.0
3.0
PLS200
Jan 2, 2006

First off, his British accent is great. Take notes, and actually study them before tests. I wouldnt suggest cramming because the tests can be difficult. Read the NYT articles and I sugguest flash cards bc they are a big part of the test. He takes attendence points so dont miss out on those. He took both political sides in my class.

5.0
3.0
PLS200
Jan 6, 2006

Pretty solid teacher. Knows his stuff and is happy to help if you will just ask! Speak up in his class and you will do fine!

5.0
2.0
UH400IRAQ
Feb 16, 2006

Dr. Anderson is a GREAT teacher. He is very smart and very funny, playing the british role very well. His exams can be a little challenging because they are completly blue-book, but if you study the material you will do fine. Lots of newspaper articles to read for the class, really helps you keep on top of current events.

5.0
1.0
PLS222
Oct 22, 2006

Dr. Anderson is wonderful! Take his PLS courses and you will NOT be disappointed!

4.0
1.0
PLS200
Oct 29, 2006

Good Prof. Fun to listen to, knows Iraq well!

5.0
3.0
PLS660
Feb 26, 2007

I very much enjoyed his class - he's thorough, an expert in European and Middle-Eastern politics, and very quick witted (which makes for interesting class debates). Tests (usually essay), research papers and class presentations are directly from the readings and class notes. Class time was very interactive.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
May 7, 2007

Excellent teacher. Teaches PLS in a British way. Excellent. Take him if you get a chance.

4.0
3.0
PLS300
May 18, 2007

Charming ol'bloke. A bit kindred and blimey ol'sorts. Very much a pleasure indeed. Well then merry-o, ta ra ta boom di-ay, and God save the Queen!

5.0
2.0
PLS222
Jul 17, 2007

Great professor, knows what he is talking about. The class can be a challenge if you dont do your assignments, but he does make it very interesting. : )

5.0
4.0
PLS200
Dec 25, 2007

Excellent Professor, teaches Political Science in an British Way. Take him if you can highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
PLS485
Dec 30, 2008

Exams were somewhat difficult, but class was interesting and well taught

4.0
4.0
UH400
Feb 24, 2009

Weapons of Mass Destruction- Nice guy and relatively interesting.Big on class participation. Class can be somewhat difficult if you're unaware of politics.

4.0
2.0
PLS222
Mar 30, 2009

excellent prof. very laid back and funny guy. attendance not mandatory but he gives points for coming. really knows his stuff.

5.0
4.0
PLS351
Nov 19, 2009

Dr. Anderson is a great professor. Take him for any PLS class if you can. He doesn't bash Americans in's more of a kind ribbing not bashing. He's here in the US isn't he? Funny and easy going tests are written but easy if you show up and read.

5.0
1.0
PLS472
Mar 16, 2010

If you see Dr. Anderson's name for a PLS class, TAKE IT!! He is by far the best in the department. Lot's of reading and a fair amount of papers but he grades easy and the tests are easy if you show up to class. Pay attention to detail and interact in the class you'll get an A for sure.

5.0
1.0
PLS453
Jun 16, 2010

Take Dr. Anderson for any class you can. He's awesome and helpful. Read the books and ask his opinion/help on the papers. Also participate in class.

3.0
5.0
PLS01
Dec 3, 2010

This class is not easy especially if you dont have a strong background in politics. you have to actually know the info you cant study for his tests the night before try a week in advance. make sure you read the new york times! go to his office if needed although it might not help

5.0
1.0
20012
Jan 11, 2011

Had him last quarter and his class is not hard at all. Gives extra credit on all exams.

5.0
2.0
PLS222
Mar 31, 2011

He's a great guy. His class is entertaining and well worth the work. He's also pretty funny too. Realist. "It's wall to wall sass in the front row" haha.

5.0
2.0
PLS470
May 17, 2011

If you get a chance to take his Weapons of Mass Destruction class, it is highly suggested. Very engaging lectures that don't revolve solely around powerpoints. The tests are all about things that were covered clearly in class and the reading assignments, which are interesting. He has non-multiple choice tests, but curves them fairly. Great class.:)

4.0
2.0
PLS200
Dec 24, 2011

He's a really funny guy and keeps the class entertained. He really knows what he's teaching. All you do during class is take notes, and then there are three exams. They are completely short answer and extended response which is difficult but manageable. The required book was a difficult read, but was only used a little bit.

4.0
3.0
PLS200
Mar 11, 2012

He kept class interesting. He explained class content in which was relatable to students. The class isn't the easiest but if you study and read the New York Times articles you will be just fine. I would definitly take him again if I could.

5.0
1.0
PLS101
Jun 18, 2012

Professor Anderson is AWESOME!!!!! Very great teacher. Follow his slides, notes and pay attention in class and you will do very well.

5.0
3.0
PLS2220
Aug 5, 2014

Dr. Anderson is amazing! There is never a dull moment with him. I loved his class and I hate politics. Ironic, right? Exams are extended response and strictly what it is he discussed over the semester. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Pay attention in class and you will be fine!

4.0
2.0
2220
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2015

Dr. Anderson is a pretty cool guy. A great guy and a great professor! Always puts in a good-natured ribbing on the French.

5.0
2.0
4530
Grade: B
Aug 29, 2015

Anderson is a witty, engaging professor who makes the class interesting. He also does a great job of incorporating multimedia into his lectures. Have taken 3 of his classes and all were incredibly pleasant. Tests are somewhat unorthodox, and can be difficult if you do not know the topic. No multiple choice questions and a lot of writing. Easy AB.

5.0
4.0
PLS4530
Grade: B+
Sep 10, 2015

Extremely entertaining. British. you'll have a few long papers, which stinks a bit, but he really is excellent. I would even go to his classes just to observe and learn something.

5.0
3.0
PLS2200
Jan 27, 2016

Any class with Dr. Anderson is worth taking, even when the subject matter is less than exciting.

4.0
3.0
PLS2220
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 30, 2016

This class isn't set up like a normal lecture. He teaches as he sees fit and a lot of the information is on current events. Asking for help is a must and the tests can be hard if you don't study your notes. Attendance is for credit. The only textbooks are the ones you read to write papers on.

5.0
2.0
PLS2000
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2016

Best teacher I have had yet.

4.0
3.0
PLS2000
May 3, 2016

good teacher and if he didn't teach politics i would definitely take him again

4.0
4.0
PLS2200
May 3, 2016

Overall he's a pretty awesome professor. He knows what he is talking about when it comes to politics. His class was very entertaining and fun. The only bad thing were the exams. Both were short answer and very difficult. However you do have around 4 papers, participation, and attendance to help boost your grade. He will do anything he can to help.

5.0
3.0
UH101015
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Anderson could talk for hours and I would listen. What he has to say is interesting, relevant, and engaging. He challenges you in an educational context to get to know what you are talking about. He is an excellent teacher.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
UH1010
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Awesome. Taking another of his classes next semester.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PLS2220
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

His lectures were great. We were supposed to do 2 papers during the semester over 2 different videos but we ran out of time to do the 2nd paper so he gave everyone an automatic 100% on the second paper. The last week of class we talked about North Korea so we watched Team America clips. The 2 main grades are the mid term and final. Must study for.

Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
Would take again
5.0
2.0
PLS472
Grade: B+
Jun 23, 2018
Would take again

Weapons of Mass Destruction online was amazing. Anderson is a fair grader, and the books he required for reading were very interesting. I have never enjoyed online lectures more than I enjoyed Andersons'. Every class that I have taken with him has been amazing, I highly recommend him.

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PLS2220
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

great professor

Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PLS2220
Nov 25, 2020
Would take again

He did videos instead of live online lectures, and they were really fun. He is really engaging especially in the second half of the class were he was talking about the middle-east. We didn't have textbooks to read, but we did have two books that we had to write papers - the books are pretty interesting/engaging though.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PLS2200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Anderson is a very cool professor. You will enjoy him!

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
4.0
PLS4530
Grade: B
Oct 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Anderson is a cool dude but not that great with testing format. Quizzes are 10-12 questions in 10 minutes. Each one gives a minute per question and the questions are short answer. The papers assigned have little direction and no rubric. You definitely have to work hard. If you don't have time to watch and rewatch lectures, don't bother.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PLS2000
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

He is a great and engaging professor. Took an online class of his and lectures were pre recorded, it didnt feel like a lecture but more of a conversation. He is very easy to reach outside of class and super nice and understanding.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PLS4860
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2023
Would take again

Take Model UN! The professors are great, truly care, and make the class lots of fun. If you do the work and attend the class, it's an easy A.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
3.0
3.0
PLS2000
Grade: B
May 9, 2023
Would take again

He was a very funny professor. Gives extra credit and you can drop an exam at the end of the semester. Make sure you watch the lectures because the exams are heavily based on them.

Hilarious
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
POLITICAL
Grade: B+
May 24, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Anderson is absolutely amazing. He is very caring and understanding and will work with everyone to make sure everyone has a good grade. Don't be afraid to talk to him. Incredible Professor. Would definitely take another class with him if possible.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PLS2200
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Anderson is one of my favorite professors. He structures his class to be nearly as flexible as it could possibly be. Everything is typically due at the end of the semester (sometimes he does midterms). He is very lecture heavy, but I truly enjoy his lectures, and he always works in a clip from Team America. Super nice guy, love his classes.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PLS2000
Grade: B
Feb 6, 2025
Would take again

An engaging prof who makes the lectures fun. He's super understanding and responsive outside of class. Unstuck Study AI was a lifesaver for exam prep.

5.0
4.0
4750
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Great professor. But you have to watch ALL lectures and basically jot down his words in direct quotes for the exams. It is A LOT of writing. Exams are multiple long word essays + short answer based on lecture + another multiple page essay. He's really good and you learn a lot but it requires a lot of focus and time.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

47%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (6)
B (6)
Not sure yet (4)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(6)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 22 reported grades
B+: 6
B: 6
Not sure yet: 4
A: 4
Common Tags
Hilarious (6)
Respected (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
Gives good feedback (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
Caring (3)
Lecture heavy (3)
Participation matters (2)
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5.0

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POL101

5.0

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