3.3

Manwoo Lee

Political Science - Millersville University

3.3
Quality
3.6
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Would Retake
96
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3.3
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.2
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

He is extremely liberal which was annoying at times

GOVT221 - 2.0 rating

Must take notes and pay very close attention and its an easy A/B

GOVT251 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

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Reviews (96)
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GOVT101
Nov 17, 2002

No Comments

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GOV110
Dec 10, 2002

No Comments

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PSCI
Mar 8, 2003

do not take him for a class...ever. Especially if you are French.

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EASTASIA
Apr 24, 2003

Very well educated, with graduate degrees from Columbia University. He gives challenging exams, but if you read and pay attention, you will do well. You will learn a great deal if you take his courses.

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GOVT325
May 6, 2003

the best professor at Millersville

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GOVT221
May 8, 2003

a challenging proff. but if you do your work you will learn alot... the knowledge I gained was totally worth the hard work I put into the class. I enjoyed his first class so much I picked up government as a minor!

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GOVT100
May 12, 2003

No Comments

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GOV221
May 12, 2003

awesome prof, knows his stuff

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GOV200S
Jun 15, 2003

very easy in class, than the tests hit you

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GOVT101
Jun 19, 2003

One of the most sophisticated professors. He deserves to teach at places like Harvard, Yale, Columbia. He is too good for Millersville. Take his courses and be enlightened.

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GOVT101
Jul 14, 2003

very intelligent man- but tests did not reflect much that was gone over in class. curves test grades, though.

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GOVT221
Nov 6, 2003

worst teacher ever!!!!

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COMPPOL
Nov 13, 2003

Dr. Lee is one of my favorite professors at this university. He will help you expand your world view while challanging you. If you do your work, you will be fine, because he uses one big curve.

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POLSCI
Nov 14, 2003

While he is a very intelligent man he is not effective in communicating ideas to a class.Tests extremley hard and is ofen unreasonable.

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COMPPOL
Dec 9, 2003

Tests are impossible.

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GOVT
Dec 19, 2003

Tests are ridiculous, grades are unfair, even with massive curves.

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GOVT221
Feb 14, 2004

I love this guy! Very articulate and makes you work hard! I am honored (as well as overwhelmed) to have him as my professor and advisor. I feel like I'm not worthy to have him as my professo. Doesn't just teach the course, he also teaches current affairs.

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GOVT101
Mar 17, 2004

Stay away!!! The reading is very hard to understand and he isn't far behind. Tests are very hard. Do not take.

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235
Mar 20, 2004

This guy doesn't have any business teaching nor any business living in our country. He tries to pollute the minds of young uneducate minds with his views, which are at best extremely left wing. His class is a joke.

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GOVT221
Mar 28, 2004

A very sophisticated professor, but not the best instructor. Says alot of things in the middle of discussions which can be extremely funny and entertaining. Tests are almost impossible but he lets you use your notes, sometimes. Take him but do the reading

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221
Apr 8, 2004

nice guy, imposible tests, boring lecture, and left turn signal is broken

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GOVT221
Apr 25, 2004

A good argument for the abolishment of the tenure system

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ASIANGOVT
Apr 28, 2004

Evil doctor of Political Science from planet crackpot.

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POLI
Apr 28, 2004

A very wise man. Helped me understand politics better than anyone else. Deserves to be in this country and educate the brainwashed. Marxist as hell, I love it. Take him, it's definitely worth it. Long live the revolution! Equality, peace, love and Anarchy

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EASTASIAN
Apr 29, 2004

Dr. Lee is one of the best professors in the Poli Sci department. He makes you work for your grade and tests your dedication to the field. If your lazy you won't do well, if you show some effort, you will.

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221
May 5, 2004

If you're an open minded person willing to read and learn, take him. If you're a close-minded knucklehead who's lazy, don't take him. If you don't like Dr. Lee and you're govt mjr, then you really shouldn't be pursuing a degree in this field.I earned my A

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GOVT101
May 10, 2004

I'd advise against taking Lee under the pretense of landing a simple gen-ed, but if you have something of an interest in politics (and being left-leaning helps a lot), you will most likely be satisfied with the course. Study (the book) hard for his tests

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COMPARATIV
May 23, 2004

Write down everything this man says! Oh wait, don't because it won't be on the tests. But you will learn alot of Dr. Lee and he'll help you expand your worldview. He belongs on the lecture circuit rather than the classroom.

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GOV
Jun 12, 2004

This guy is crazy, he thinks everything is an american zionist plot. Very anti-american as well.

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GOVT221
Jul 6, 2004

An outstanding prof. One of the best in Millersville University. Students who do not like him are usually very poor students, not knowing the difference between the right and left in politics. Take him. Very helpful too.

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GOVT101
Jul 6, 2004

He teaches paradox in politics. His textbook is Tinder's Political Thinking, one of the finest books on political thoughts. Prof.Lee teaches students not to be extremists. Very helpful.

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GOVT101
Jul 6, 2004

Very hard tests but you learn a lot. You can understand both Burke and Rousseau (paradox). Very helpful. Avoid him if you are close-minded.

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GOVT221
Jul 11, 2004

comparative politics is a fine course. Prof.Lee's lecture theme is "Know thyself." Some students get upset whenever he criticizes American foreign policy under Bush. very fair and extremely helpful.

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GOVT101
Jul 14, 2004

Very thoughtful man. He talks about the paradox of politics. He urges you to pay attention to facts. Talks about the difference between education and brainwashing. So many of us students around here are brainwashed.

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GOVT
Oct 9, 2004

Very interesting man, You must be open minded, he definetly gives you a different side of the story, I always left his class thinkng.

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GOVT221
Oct 15, 2004

Professor Lee is a great professor and funny. Explains what we are learning in detail. Awesome teacher!

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GOVT101
Nov 5, 2004

He is extremely knowledgable & a great professor. He gets boring at some times, but stick with it! Ask for extra credit because he is more than happy to give it to you, but ONLY if you ask. His tests aren't that hard, you just have to study somewhat & pay attention in class.

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COMPPOLITICS
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2004

HES NUTS!!! DONT EVEN BOTHER GOING TO CLASS UNLESS YOU REALLY REALLY WANNA HEAR ABOUT USELESS INFO! ITS NOT ON THE TEST ANYHOW!

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GOVT221
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2004

Pointless to attend lecture. Can't really understand lectures nor understand the notes taken in class. Only thing you can understand is the jokes. Difficult to study for any test. What sucks is that he's the only gov't professor who teaches Gov't 221. Having 2 Government classes (one at a 100 lev

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COMPARITVEPOL
Jan 2, 2005

test were hard but if you do NOT miss a class he will hook up your grade in the end. Had 3 bad test and came out w/ a B...He curves grades majorly!!! :o)

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GOVT100
Jan 11, 2005

"U know what i mean?" Is all i could understand him saying in class. Please dont take him i withdrew after a couple of weeks couldnt understand a dam thing he was tring to say!

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GOVT100
Jan 22, 2005

He didn't explain things very clearly and it was difficult to understand what you should be studying for tests. He also was very patronizing and condescending most of the time about young people. Thinks he's funny and really isn't.

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COMPARATIVE
Apr 1, 2005

His class was tortorous! Apparently he should rule the world because nobody else is doing it correctly. Attendance is what makes the grade. I didn't exactly earn the B+. Good Luck

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GOV100
Apr 4, 2005

Very advanced material, expects a lot from his students. Very liberal view points. Make sure you read and take very specific notes. He has a large vocabulary, but his English can be difficult sometimes. Often expects students to understand what he does, visit during office hours he's more helpful.

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GOVT221
May 5, 2005

An absolute pleasure to have taken. Dr. Lee is extremely insightful about world affairs. Anybody that complains about his tests being too hard isn't trying at all. Stop complaining about him and take a look at yourself! If you fail, you have yourself to blame. He is unfairly singled out by many as a bad professor, but he is probably one of the best in the department. Study the book with diligence, show up to class and you will earn an A. His lectures are very interesting to listen to and is very generous with a curve on all his exams.

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GOVT221
Jun 1, 2005

Yes, a pleasure to have taken his course. Perhaps,Dr.Lee is one of the most sophisticated professors here. He is very demanding. Poor students will never understand him. Dr.Lee is very well informed. He is fair and very helpful. Take his courses.

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COMPARATIVE
Sep 22, 2005

Dr. Lee isn't the most congenial person-but he's a good prof. He is an increadibly smart man, and an excellent resource. He is well respected and well known. He may be difficult to understand, and slightly arrogant at times-but several of the govt profs are full of themselves! The class period was tortorous-but I learned a lot.

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CMPTVPOL
Grade: D
Oct 14, 2005

Anyone who thinks his tests are hard does not belong in college. Hysterical and very, just show a little effort.

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GOV100
Oct 31, 2005

I have Dr.Lee for intro to political studies and I think he is a good professor. His tests are diffiuclt but he grades on a curve and he is very helpful if you go and visit him. He can be extremely cocky at times but he is very clear and extremely knowledgable.

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INTROTOPOLIT
Nov 3, 2005

I took his Intro to Political Studies class, and got a B, but man was it HARD! He is very focused on DETAILS in the readings he assigns, so make sure you read for the smallest details. Although, I do admit that he is VERY smart and qualified. If u had to choose, though, take someone easier; he's just not worth the stress.

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221
Nov 27, 2005

Stay away, stay away, if you want to maintain a good GPA!

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COMPPLTCS
Nov 29, 2005

I look(ed) forward to his class all week! Absurd sense of humor, smarter and more accomplished than you could ever hope to be...this was in a smaller class though, couldnt say for a large class. regardless, great man, great prof., if your serious about politics...TAKE HIS CLASSES!!!

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GOVT221
Dec 8, 2005

m.lee is a god amongst insects

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COMPPOL221
Dec 8, 2005

I feel enlightened and more prepared to debate current events because of this class. Tests are very hard, but there is a generous curve. Plus, I love when he cracks himself up.

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POLITICS
Dec 12, 2005

He's really rude. He doesn't let you finish your thought before he tells you that you're wrong. He's really hard and in my opinion too qualified to teach at MU. You have to read alot and his lectures are boring and unclear. Test's are hard and you have to attend class regularly. I would NEVER ever take him again.

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GOVT
Dec 19, 2005

Don't take his class if you don't want to wreck your GPA. He is impossible. It would be academic suicide to take any of his courses because he is impossible. Biggest regret and mistake in my life.

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GOVT221
Dec 28, 2005

Regrettably he is the only professor to teach Comparative Politics. His lectures are pointless, but attendance makes the grade. His tests are impossible but he gives a generous curve. If you are a government major then you have to take him at least once. If you aren't a government major, I would stay away from him.

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GOVT221
Dec 31, 2005

To the previous raters: You probably didn't spend a second trying to study for Dr. Lee's exams. Show up to class, open the book for more than 15 minutes, and you can do really well if you study diligently. Dr. Lee is one of the finest profs in the department, and I don't know why he always gets such a bad rap. Intelligent, funny, and you learn

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GOVT101
Jan 1, 2006

Not too hard. Very helpful if you see him. Very clear. You learn all about interesting political philosophers.

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COMPARATIVE
Jan 13, 2006

Although Dr. Lee is sometimes difficult to understand - he's a wonderful professor. He also might be the FUNNIEST prof on campus. His exams aren't impossible - he just makes you study (go figure). GO TO CLASS and READ and you will do fine. No cramming needed. He is SUPER helpful if you ask for it (and deserve it).

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GOVT221
Jan 17, 2006

Dr Lee is one of the finest lecturers on this campus.He is funny and yes....attend classes...study his notes/text book... and the sky is your limit.And to those of you that think he is awful...dont mislead others because he truly is awesome.

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POLSTUDIES
Jan 20, 2006

i acutally had an interest in his class before taking it. his lectures are interesting yet they have nothing to do with anything on any test, and that rediculously boring book will make you sick to read. not like it even helps anyway. i wouldnt recommend taking his class because i felt like i didnt learn too much and my gpa suffered.

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ALL
Feb 21, 2006

You have to be a certain type of student to appreciate the treasure known as Dr. Lee, even if you don't like him or his teaching style, students do respect him. I took every course he offered here and I don't regret it. He is the gem of the govt dept and my favorite professor at Millersville. Seek him out and appreciate the treasure that is Dr. Lee

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GOVT100
May 22, 2006

great guy, absolutely HILARIOUS prof.Also is very very smart and interesting to listen to. Just go to class and you will do fine.

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COMPARATIVE
Jun 9, 2006

He's hallarious and one of the smartest profs at M-ville. Go to class, read and do your work and your guarenteed a good grade cause i know i bombed every test. Dont BS him tho hes to smart to try and just get by on.

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COMPPOL
Jul 27, 2006

If you don't have an interest in government or you want an easy A, stay away from him. But if you want a REAL professor, one that makes you think and challenges you to learn, Dr. Lee is the man! He is how I envision the classic college prof. He has a dry sense of humor and is very friendly. His tests are hard to prepare for though.

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PS100
Nov 3, 2006

He is nice, but what the hell did he just say ? I can't understand a damn thing.

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GOV211
Dec 4, 2006

Dr. Lee is absolutely hilarious. He seems pretentious at first probably because he is and with good reason. Just participate, ask questions, read the chapters, and you'll be fine its not much work. He lets you make test takers and ends up grading the tests on a curve anyway.

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GOVT221
Dec 13, 2006

This prof. is so stupid! First, ever class you miss, you get 2% docked from your final grade. Then, he doesn't teach at all. all he does is stand in front of the class and mumble about nothing. He's hard to understand and he doesn't speak that great of english. never take him if you want to actually learn about Government!

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GOVT100
Jan 8, 2007

I like him. He is extremely opinionated, started out the semester by telling us that we should all be democrats because what do we have to conserve? He curves the grade on the test. As long as you read and take good notes, you should be fine.

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GOVT221
Jan 12, 2007

A true gentleman. Humble, Polite and Tolerant of diverse views. A brilliant scholar with a vast wealth of real world experience to share. Tests were a multiple guess format with specific questions based on information reviewed in class. Effectively uses a dry sense of humor to shed insight on current events. Well traveled, has visited Kissinger.

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CLASSSECT
Apr 18, 2008

Dr. Lee gives perspectives from both sides of the political spectrum but it's clear he favors the liberal viewpoint. Unlike other professors, Dr. Lee gives his reasons on why he believes in something. He's a very honest and open-minded man.

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CLASSSECT
Apr 18, 2008

Dr. Lee gives perspectives from both sides of the political spectrum but it's clear he favors the liberal viewpoint. Unlike other professors, Dr. Lee gives his reasons on why he believes in something. He's a very honest and open-minded man.

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GOVT101
May 6, 2008

He's pretty much awesome! Sort of an odd sense of humor. Very interesting to listen to. Two fairly easy tests, a final, and a paper. Not hard at all.

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DUNNOUHHH
Jan 12, 2009

awesome teacher, didnt understand a thing he taught all semester, topics were very boring and complicated, so much info in lectures, never knew what was important, i dont think that class was meant for non-govt majors. but he was very funny and i liked coming to class. If you had perfect attendance you automatically got a C, w00t w00t!

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GOVT221
Jan 13, 2009

One of my favorite professors at Millesrville. You will learn a lot from a man with real world experience. Tests are multiple choice and pretty difficult. However, they're curved and if you have perfect attendance he will cut you some slack. I should have received a C but ended up with an -A. This guy is also hilarious. Lee is the man.

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GOVT221
Mar 19, 2009

I had Lee for two class. Really makes you think outside the box. You will either love him or hate him. Lots of experience, worked in South Korean government. Not very helpful or easy to talk to but does listen and gives multiple points of view. Multiple choose tests that can be difficult. Different sense of hummer, but Lee is the man.

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GOVT101
Apr 4, 2009

He is a brilliant man. His tests did not resemble what he taught us and were very tough. He gives amazing curves though. He also gives you at least a C if you have perfect attendance. I got a 72 on one test, failed the second test, and am pretty sure I failed his final but I ended up with a B- because he raised my grade. It was amazing!

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GOVT101
May 7, 2009

Slightly stand-offish and slightly liberal. Invaluable real world experience, he definitely knows what he's talking about. GOVT 101 was a very valuable class, I highly recommend it with Lee. If you give a damn, it will change the way you think about politics.

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GOV221
Sep 23, 2009

This man is a well esteemed scholar.Those that don't like him are either lazy or intellectually bankrupt. He is the head of the department ,has thought at MU before you were even born and has authored a book or two.P.S.If you are a close minded fan of the religious right you are gonna feel tortured during his class.

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GOVT101
Nov 19, 2009

Dr. Lee is a great professor. His exams are pretty hard but you definitely learn a lot. You have to do a lot of reading but if you're in to politics you will enjoy his class. He doesn't give homework, papers, or any type of projects. All you need to do is read the book and take the exams. If you show up to class everyday you will definitely pass.

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GOVT100
Nov 20, 2009

As long as you got to the class and miss only 2 classes..Guaranteed a C

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GOVCOMP
Dec 24, 2009

He is a left wing intellect.He spends half the class bashing rednecks and right wing suckas(he got a point though) If you are open minded you will learn a lot .He is very interesting.

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GOVT100
Mar 31, 2010

Good professor even though he is a bit draconian.

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GOVT101
Jul 5, 2010

If you have perfect attendance you will get a B in the class. That is the only reason I passed. There are only 2 tests and a final. I failed all 3.

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GOVT221
Sep 9, 2010

Dr. Lee is very very intelligent and by far the most understanding Prof. I have come to know. Don't expect freebies in his class, you have to be there, pay attention, do your reading and participate in class - of cause you are in College! If you want to learn, take him if you want to fool around you will definitely fail. He is awesome!

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GOVT221
Oct 16, 2010

If I had a choice of taking all my 120 credits with him while at school I would. Very intelligent, down to earth and funny. His classes will transform your life but only if you are an open minded person. He grades very fairly and will help out where needed. The best!

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GOVT101
Dec 13, 2010

One of my favorite profs this year. He's a little intimidating but overall very friendly. Tests are pretty hard but if you read and study you'll do fine. He also curves like crazy! (except on the final). He's really really smart too, and if you're politically conservative he might drive you crazy.

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GOVT101
Dec 16, 2010

Govt101 with Lee is unnecessarily difficult. Particular problems include his ridiculous attendance policy. There is a 2% deduction for every class you miss. If you have perfect attendance, you will get a C, even if you fail every test. If you get straight B's on each test, but miss some classes, you will be lucky if you pass. Do not take course.

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GVT101
Dec 22, 2010

THE BEST!

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GOVT221
Dec 22, 2010

Very intelligent, learned a lot. Exams are very tough, but as long as you come to class and he knows you're trying, he'll curve. To get help, you must come to him yourself during office hours, very willing to help. Just make sure you go to class and be attentive.

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GOVT221
Dec 23, 2010

All tests are multiple choice but they are extremely difficult (I got a D- on one and failed the other two). You need to do a ton of reading and the book is incredibly boring. I think he realizes it is a hard class so your grade is based more on your effort. Attendance makes the grade. I got a C+ even though I bombed all the tests.

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GOVT101
Jan 7, 2011

Overbearingly liberal and somewhat hard to understand. Exams are extremely difficult, but he gives a decent curve. Also, attendance is mandatory. I recieved low B's and C's on all exams (after curve) but ended up with an A- because he gives extra points to those who miss fewer than three classes.

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GOVT221
Jan 27, 2011

Difficult tests. He is extremely liberal which was annoying at times. When you volunteer/have and opinion in class be prepared to be wrong. I missed 3 classes, got D's on tests without the curve and ended up with a B-. He cares most that you are putting in an effort and improving.

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GOVT251
Apr 10, 2011

By far my favorite professor ever! I would absolutely take him for every possible class. By far one of the most knowledable professors. Must take notes and pay very close attention and its an easy A/B

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GOVT221
May 20, 2011

He appears to be solely liberal at first, until you realize that he mainly just dislikes the prominent modern brand of conservatism. He has great respect for conservatives like Eisenhower, and we did read articles by conservative guys like Robert Kagan. He's a very intelligent person, I wish him the best in his retirement.

Class Info

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