3.4

Marcella Gayle Washington

History - Florida State College at Jacksonville

3.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
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Would Retake
125
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3.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.4
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Would Retake

125

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What Students Say

I went off the recommendations here and it was the worst thing i could have ever done

POS2041 - 2.0 rating

When I asked her why she did it she said "Come to class"

B - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

100%

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Reviews (125)
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POS2041
Apr 28, 2003

No Comments

4.0
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POS2041
Sep 5, 2003

No Comments

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POS2041
Nov 19, 2003

Warning: this is 1 bad prof. She lectures at a pace that a student that doesn't understand the constitution can't follow. She also puts off topic info on test like the Florida legislature. If you do take her fine, but if you value your GPA, don't do it.

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POS2041
Dec 15, 2003

NO just, just no! Don't take this class at all. I mean it when I say, "She is just about the worst teacher I have EVER had in my life." She is not worth your GPA.

4.0
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POS
Feb 6, 2004

She only speaks fast because she is passionate about her subject! If you ask for help she will meet with you on her off time! The ones that don't like her are just looking for a cake class. She gives you an outline and asks questions from it on the test.

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POS2041
Feb 9, 2004

Even though I got a decent grade, her class was poor overall. If she was such a good teacher, droves of students wouldn't turn her into the dean ever single semester. Whats up with that?

1.0
5.0
POS2041
Grade: B+
Mar 11, 2004

this has to be the worst teacher at fccj. she would go over material very fast and this stuff can get a little complicated. also her tests can be tricky so read carefully, overall DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!

4.0
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POS2041
Mar 24, 2004

People complain that she talks too fast, but really she's talking as fast as she needs to to cover all of the material in class. It's not for everyone, but if you have a half-decent attention span and better things to do outside of class, you'll be happy

5.0
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POS2041
Mar 31, 2004

Prof. Washington is an awesome teacher! Because this is a community college, there are a lot of students who want their grade handed to them on a silver platter. If you put the effort into the class you will get alot out. plain and simple!

5.0
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POS2041
Apr 9, 2004

Everyone says here tests are hard. Well they are if you don't study your notes! She tells you everything that is going to be on the test. All you have to do is GO to class, LISTEN, esp. when she REPEATS herself (clue)! You can get an A if you listen!

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POS
Apr 12, 2004

If your on a hunt for a difficult lecture class then be my guest.

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POS2041
Apr 19, 2004

boooooo!

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POS2041
Apr 28, 2004

not as difficult as people think. you can get an A if you attend class and study. she gives you everything you need, but you have to put the time and effort in. she won't give you a grade, you have to earn it.

5.0
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POS2041
May 2, 2004

Please ignore all the bad ratings, because Professor Washington is actually one of the best teachers at FCCJ. She will help students with his or her papers as well as finding references. She always show respect towards her students.

2.0
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FEDGOV
May 15, 2004

**** and vey liberal teacher look else where

5.0
1.0
POS2041
May 19, 2004

I really enjoyed learning more about our government system from Professor Washington. She really cares for all of her students in each of her classes. By all means, please take her POS2041 class as well as her new 2112 class starting in the Fall.

5.0
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GOVERNMENT
Jul 11, 2004

She was very helpful to me and the other students with our work. She would show great enthusiasum in teahing the subject matter. Overall she taught everyone how the subject of politics is very important.

5.0
1.0
POS2041
Jul 16, 2004

Easy A. Study! Lots of Ex Credit! Passionate about what she teaches.

2.0
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POS2041
Jul 19, 2004

This is one of the worst professors I have ever had. Be sure to keep your mouth shut in this class b/c if you go against her beliefs you will be shot down. Very liberal and to pro gov support to non contributing african americans. Cant fade this teacher!

4.0
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POS2041
Jul 26, 2004

Prof. Washington was very helpful and fair. I took her class on-line and could e-mail her with questions, she always replied in the same day. Be sure to prepare far in advance for the essays, but do your research well and you'll get an A.

5.0
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POS2041
Aug 15, 2004

She is very accurate and enthusiastic about the political science. With the big election comming up, she will be a great teacher to take. All of her tests are multiple choice.

5.0
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AMGOV
Sep 29, 2004

I am a conservative that would not like an instructor pushing her liberal views on me. That is NOT Ms. Washington's style. Most likable Democrat I know. She teaches w/passion. The guy that thinks she is too pro gov must think like McVay. Whatever.

5.0
1.0
AMFEDGOV
Oct 13, 2004

S-H-E is O-U-T-F-R-E-A-K-I-N-G S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Oct 15, 2004

she is AWESOME!! she is so knowledgeable & makes the class fun. i thought her grading of my essay was a bit unfair; no mistakes on the paper except she thought the font was wrong so i got a B, but would not say why i got a B w/o any other errors? TAK

4.0
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POS2112
Oct 26, 2004

She kind of goes off on tangents sometimes. LOL Class is eh, okay. If you show up,kind of listen, and flip through notes you'll do okay on the test. She explains the subject very well, which is a plus because she's one of the few that knows whats going on.

5.0
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POS2041
Oct 28, 2004

She would always keep my more and more interested in the issue. For example if she was talking about cival rights, I would become more interested in cival rights. She would be very enthusiastic about each and every issue to sum up the main point.

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POS2041
Nov 4, 2004

If you aren't a liberal person or do no think you have many liberal views DON'T take her she puts all her liberal views into the class. I didn't think of my self as a conservative put i do now. This proffesor will drive you nuts unless you share her views. Also if you are not race oriented stay away

4.0
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POS2112
Nov 12, 2004

She knows what she's teaching...she does go off on tangent's...she is very democratic and we did talk about the election every class, but it kept class interesting and it was never boring. Her door is always open..

5.0
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POS2041
Dec 20, 2004

Ignore the idiots who misrepresent ms washington. she is awesome. has a vast knowledge of the subject and is excited about teaching it. she doesn't hide her views, but she respects yours. she does go a bit fast, but this is college not vacation bible school. study hard, stay informed you will pass.

5.0
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POS2041
Dec 25, 2004

Prof. Washington is the greatest teacher at fccj. She tells you exactly what is on the exams and is always there if you have any questions. If you just study her outlines you'll get a B.

5.0
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POS2041
Jan 5, 2005

Pro. Washington is an very outspoken woman with a good her shoulders. She loves to educate her students. However, study hard on her tests because thats what I failed to do and came out with a "D". Besides that is will always be on of my favorite professors at FCCJ!!!!!!

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POS2041
Feb 21, 2005

Prf. Washington is the bomb! She tries to make sure you know your rights & what you can do to change things. Her tests were not hard as long as you study exactly what she told you to read. I would love to take her Womans Liberal class just to get more knowledge. She knows her stuff!

5.0
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POS2041
Mar 12, 2005

Easy A, as long as you study the outline. This class is fun and not hard. Don't bother to read the chapter, her whole test is on her outlines, and she goes over her outlines in class lectures. SOOOO EASY!!!!

5.0
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POS2041
Apr 5, 2005

She's a pretty cool lady. Completely biased on most of her lectures though. Easy A if you study the outlines.

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POS2041
Apr 20, 2005

No, she is not an easy grader. Her outlines are hard to understand. Too brief. She is really knowledgable, though.

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POS2041
Apr 21, 2005

Washington is better than Carpenter. Test wise is great, if you take notes or read the book and your are more of a visual or auditory learner. she does somewaht prepare you for the test but, does not review. She care about, giving you chances to make a good grade, she is not very helpful when it coe

5.0
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POS2041
May 3, 2005

Professor Washington is awesome! If you think learning about govt is boring, (like I used to), she will completely change that. She knows the subject inside and out and is one of the best professors I've had. If you study her outline and take good notes you'll do well.

5.0
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POS2041
Aug 20, 2005

She is a very clear and helpful teacher. She is very enthusiastic towards politics. Whenever I needed help, she was always there to help me.

5.0
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FEDERALGOVERN
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

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3.0
POS1012
Oct 6, 2005

Dr. Washington is a great teacher! She is so passionate about what she teaches, and very well educated. She makes learning politics so interesting. Shes the best teacher at FCCJ.

1.0
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POS
Oct 10, 2005

EXTREMELY BIAS. Presents her opinion as fact. I hope she reads this, because how she presents most info is not right. Talks way too fast, even though people have complained about it she continues to talk fast. We are here to learn, not to listen to what SHE thinks about what is going on in the world.

5.0
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POS2041
Nov 12, 2005

I totally disagree with the previous rating, she does not present her opinion as a fact. Dr. Washington teaches the class with a great deal of enthusiasm and she also helps everyone with his or her term paper.

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AMFEDGOV
Nov 23, 2005

She is a wonderful teacher. She may have a hard time when you have idiots in the class that are set in there ways and are not willing to learn

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POS2041
Dec 3, 2005

she knows what she's talking about which helps, but she moves kinda fast. not good at gov't so she did a good job of teaching the information if i understood it

5.0
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AMERICANFEDGOV
Dec 16, 2005

Great teacher.The outlines basically cover 99% of the tests, so basically the people who fail this class do so because they are not willing to read a simple outline.The term paper was also easy, just do a basic MLA paper w sources and you'll get a good grade. I'll miss professor Washington, wish she was teaching more classes at fccj

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POS2041
Dec 20, 2005

I made a "B' study outline take notes and if you like politics you will make an "A". She is a great teacher I made my grade, because subject matter does not matter to me Term paper MLA easy grade, power point easy grade, 3 test if you study outline read chapter easy grade, final was last chapters we covered plus a few review I made a "B" TAKE HER !

5.0
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POS2041
Dec 23, 2005

Professor Washington is a fabulous teacher. She is extremely bright and enthusiastic, and is willing to help you in any way possible. Our class, unfortunately, had to curtail discussions/debates because some uptight right-wingers complained that discussions offended and "confused" them. However, I still managed to enjoy her class.

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POS2041
Dec 25, 2005

im sorry i think she is a pathetic excuse fro a teacher. she is a left wing psycho and i hated this class. my term paper was on how bush's response to hurricane katrina was not racial ,and my entire paper was based on facts that were documentyed and she gave me a C. what the hell? anywho if your a liberal than you ll get an A if not than avoide thi

5.0
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POS2041
Jan 15, 2006

I personally loved this class. Dr. Washington is very passionate about politics, and knows her subject. If you study the outlines, you'll get an A. Shes a great professor, I'll defintiely be taking her state & local government class next fall!

5.0
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AMFEDGOV
Mar 23, 2006

Proff a Washington is a good "Professor". She treats you like an adult and expects you to keep up. You are not in High School anymore. Most of this class hould be a review of things that you should have already learned. Liberal, yes but I am a staunch conservative and we debated often but she did not penalize me for it.Too fast=digital reorder.

5.0
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POS2041
May 31, 2006

I have never met anyone more passionate or knowledgable about the government and the Constitution. She was a great teacher. The tests are right from the study guides. Go to class and read the study guides and you'll get an A.

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POS2041
Jun 6, 2006

If you are conservative and have no problems sharing that... then this is NOT the class for you. She is a left-wing nut-bag. Everytime I would support George Bush, she would tear him to shreads. Her information is not correct. And she does not respect others opinions.

4.0
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POS1001
Jul 18, 2006

The class was somewhat interesting if not a bit left winged. I am a conservative military veteran who challenged her on most subjects, and since I enjoy a good debate I enjoyed the class. BTW I made an A even with a deffering point of view.

4.0
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AMERGOVERNMENT
Jul 21, 2006

She talks SOOOOO fast and she states that she is more independent but she sound more like a LEFTY when she states her opinion. Be sure to know all of your Amendments and the Constitution and if you do then you should do fine. *BUT* BEWARE OF TRADINESS - This WILL effect your grade & your chances of earning any ex. credit even if you are 1 min late!

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AMER2
Sep 3, 2006

I can't believe she is still teaching, she should absolutely be fired. She is **** and is easier on black students, easily seen from her comments. She only states her opinion and gets off topic alot. I can't believe I actually had to pay money to hear her crazy liberal views. Do not take her, avoid at all costs! (unless you like wasting money)

5.0
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POS2041
Oct 24, 2006

I absolutley loved this class. She is funny, and yes she talks fast, but it is easy to follow. Know your amendments and you will be fine. I am conservative but i am able to tolerate her views. This class was an easy A. Study your outline and your golden. loved loved loved the class.

1.0
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POS2041
Nov 10, 2006

i hated this class and had to drop it. if you dont have any prior knowledge of government or politics you feel like an idiot in this class. ive never been as lost in a class as i was in this one.

3.0
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POS2041
Dec 10, 2006

Ms. Washington was very good in my Amer. Fed. Govt. class. She gives you notes for each chapter (printouts). in Amer. govt. you could pass the test on notes you dont have to take. In her state govt. class she killed us-i would study for several hours but nothin i studies would be on the test. in amer. talks too fast to take notes on. (i gave up)

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POS2041
Dec 15, 2006

She is a great lecturer, her classes are fast-paced and informative, and she is one of the only professors I have found here who teach on a college level. HOWEVER, she tests you on trivial information and grades the same way. Also favors some students over others. You learn alot, but overall this class is not worth the frustration.

3.0
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POS2041
Jan 3, 2007

Dr. Washington's class was very informative and i learned a lot..she was alwyas on top of what was happening in american government! she lectured most of the time, but she was very interesting and nice. she hands out study guides for the test and you have to study every single thing on their to get a good grade. study hard and u will pass!

5.0
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POS2041
Apr 30, 2007

easy easy class. youll get an a on the tests well, of course if you study! awesome awesome teacher. even if she's a lib [and her opinions are contrary to mine]--that makes the class interesting. :]take her class!

3.0
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USAGOVT
May 8, 2007

Professional teacher: knew what she was always talking about, answered questions, and very dynamic. Advice for papers: dont develop logical statements- it will be considered "undocumented." And I just couldnt forgive her when she announced the wrong exam date to me, and I took the exam on accident too early and just missed getting a final B grad

4.0
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POS2041
Jun 19, 2007

Take the online course. I took it in 8 weeks and it is much easier than what people are saying from the in-class. She gives you plenty of time to do assignments and you can retake quizzes until you get all questions right. The tests are timed, but print out the quiz answers and glossary b/c she uses some of the same questions for the test.

3.0
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GOV2041
Aug 18, 2007

This teacher plays favorites. You must attend class and study the text book to pass. She requires a written report and a class presentation. She will give a little extra credit at the end if you don't miss a single class and if you have your own book. I did not care for this instructor at all.

2.0
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POS2040
Dec 13, 2007

All she does is talk and talk. the class can get really boring. the test are kinda hard..she makes you memorize certain sections of the constitiution, like what is in article 1 sec. 8. one huge paper, a group project and tests are it. there is no homework. she gives 15 extra credit points for the test if you take the test on time!

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POS2041
Jan 26, 2008

She is just one of the best teachers ive ever had. those comments down there are just people who don't want to be educated instead, they want to be entertained. Take notes, study of course,you know what to do to get an A right? so there. best teacher. yeah shes a hardcore democrat, despite me being conservative, i find her a very good teacher.easy!

3.0
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POS2041
Apr 16, 2008

Not a bad teacher, talks pretty fast but understandable.never looked in the book.dont buy it. not re-sellable! gives you lecture outlines which are pretty much word4word of what is on the test. no homework! just study about an hour 2 days before the test and youll make a "b" if not higher,one presentation project EASY GRADER! and major 5-7 paper.

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POS2112
Oct 27, 2008

Horrible teacher dont pick her

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POS2041
Oct 31, 2008

Professor Washington is an amazing and energetic teacher. At first i hated her class, it was so boring but once i really started to understand politics i loved it. Your grade is based on three tests,oral presentation and a 5 page paper. dont buy the book you will NEVER need it. she hands out a lecture outline which ha EVERYTHING you need to kknow.

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POS2041
Oct 31, 2008

She's very enthusiastic! She LOVES what she teaches, and she knows her stuff. She talks way to fast. Her tests are mostly memorization. I recommend taking her because you'll learn a LOT but you must study.

5.0
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POS2041
Dec 2, 2008

Save yourself some money, the text book is absolutely useless for her class. She gives a lecture outline that costs less than $2 that will sustain you in the class. She also gives you study guides for the exams, and all you have to do is memorize. If you work somewhat hard and study like hell from the study guides, you will get an A.

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POS2041
Dec 10, 2008

I went to her several times, asking for information, she always beat around the bush.. She didn't seem take the time to explain anything, talks way to fast all the time, we even told her to slow down, she never would, other than going on a 5 min. rant on how she talks.

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POS2112
Dec 16, 2008

Seriously the worst teacher i've ever had! the class isn't hard as long as you have the same opinion that she does. she doesn's grade based on writing, she grades based on your opinion. she didn't like me because i was willing to challenge her opinion and my grade reflected it. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!

5.0
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POS2041
Jan 5, 2009

Good teacher, but VERY biased (left wing). Is mostly fair with grading. Do not buy the textbook.

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POS2112
Jan 6, 2009

Fair teacher, but pretty left wing. I rewrote a paper because I was unsure if she would dock points because my opinion differed from hers. It doesn't take long to find out whose right and whose left in her class. If you bring up any rebuttal to her statements, she promptly changes the subject.

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POS2041
Jun 7, 2009

I loved Prof. Washington. Our political views may differ but she is definitely passionate about what she teaches, and wants her students to be the same way. Easy exams if you go by study guide, and one paper that you have all semester to write.

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FEDGOVT
Oct 29, 2009

She's brillaint. She moves fast paced, but she isnt too hard to understand if you pay attention. A lot of these comments say she's incredibly biased- perhaps its true, but I haven't seen that in my class at all. She seems intent on presenting facts, and when a student makes a liberal or conservative comment that could change the argument into polit

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POS2041
Nov 10, 2009

lectures, lectures, lectures....sigh....she does not use a textbook but her own lecture outlines, which I thought was great at first but now wish i would have had a textbook. take notes and LISTEN, and you should pass the class. She makes it as interesting as you can actually make a gov't class. Warning: Don't fall asleep or bring snacks!

5.0
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POS2041
Dec 9, 2009

Take this class. No book needed, just a packet for $1 and some change. Study guide given, answers are directly from the packet. I loathe politics and I got an A.

3.0
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POS2041
Dec 15, 2009

She does not use a textbook. you have to attend her class to get a good grade. her lectures are boring and her tests are basically memorizing your notes over and over. I ended with a grade of 89.9. She refused to round up. Good luck if you want to spend hours studying and not catch a break from her. I had a 4.0 GPA before her class. NOT RECOMMENDED

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POS2041
Dec 17, 2009

wow, she was a horrible teacher all around. Really, really boring lectures, and hard test. Rarely stayed focused on the lecture guide, and mainly browsed the web on court cases for the entire class. Talked to fast 40% of the time, and constantly got off topic. Take anybody else other than this woman

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POS2041
Dec 20, 2009

I entered this course and did not care much for government. She absolutely loves what she does and was extremely helpful during her office hours. Tests were mostly memorization, not too terrible. I found the class to be rather interesting and I am taking her for another class next term. Give her a shot and I am sure you will be pleased :)

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POS2041
Dec 23, 2009

DO NOT TAKE HER!! She sets her students up for failure. Her tests are impossible to pass, she talks too fast for you to understand ANYTHING, and she is a horrible teacher. She says she believes everyone should learn her way bc thats the way she had to learn it. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!!!

4.0
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POS2112
Jan 3, 2010

One of the easiest A's I've ever made. All you have to do is go to class (really, go to class, it isn't 'mandatory', but she gives sick extra credit for just showing up) and read the lecture outline. She gives a study guide for every test, which are easy to begin with. She love teaching anything political, you get out of this class what you put in.

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POS2041
Jan 3, 2010

Dr. Washington would make a great high school teacher, but she's has no place teaching in college. I got a lowered grade on my term paper for using government ".gov" websites in a POLITICAL SCIENCE course! Exams do no match study guide. She talks way too fast. Spend your money and time elsewhere for a better teacher.

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POS2041
Mar 3, 2010

All she does is surf irrealevant court cases on google all class, talks faster than she can think. One week before a test she gives you a study guide that you have to memorize or fail the test. Extreamly liberal if you're not you WRONG as far as she's concerned. Make sure your term paper is liberal or you'll at most get a C

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POS2041
Mar 11, 2010

Professor Washington is a okay teacher...I always laugh when she tells people no texting I have never met a professor who cares if you text are not. But overall her class is okay just dont take the 8:00 am class you can't go to sleep if you are hung over from the night before.

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POS2041
Mar 29, 2011

Professor Washington is very passionate and knowledgeable about politics. Her class is easy ONLY if you attend regularly. She speaks very fast and can be RUDE at times. There are 3 exams and you get 20 pts. if you take it on the scheduled date. You are also required to do an oral group presenation and a term paper.

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POS2041
Apr 21, 2011

if u study whats on the study guide its a guaranteed A. My advice, if you dont want her to go off on you shut up during class ans study!

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POS2112
May 9, 2011

Great teacher. The required textbook is not really required unless you want extra credit on the final exam. The only thing needed is a 50cent lecture outline. Study the things on the study guide and you'll do great in the class. There are two papers about current political happenings and a powerpoint presentation on a florida board. Easy

4.0
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POSPOS
Oct 19, 2011

Great Teacher. Study the Outline that she asks you to get and you will do fine. She talks fast and goes off topic at times but is a great teacher.

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POS2041
Oct 29, 2011

Great class. Dr. Washington is fair and wants you to do well. Come to class and study the review sheet you'll do awesome.

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POS2041
Dec 1, 2011

OMG BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!! i had her for american government and she made this class so exciting by showing things on websites to make government come to life for the class. shes great best prof i ever had TAKE HER you wont regret it also 25 extra credit points each test just for coming to class

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POS2041
Dec 4, 2011

This class is extremely involving, if you would like to not have someone continuously voice their liberal/democratic opinions all of the time. If you pay attention in her class thats good and she likes that, no talking and cellphones are repeatedly disliked by her. She always will talk of black racial issues, nonstop. This class, don't take it!

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POS2041
Apr 11, 2012

You literally have to have an IQ of 5 to get lower than an A. Study guides given before test and test is 100% what is on the study guide. 25 EC points for showing up for the test, fill in the blank with word bank.No book just a pack of notes you buy for a $1. 3 tests, 2 papers, and a group project is all that you are graded on Igot over a %100 avg

4.0
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POS2012
May 3, 2012

She talks super fast and goes off topic ALL the time. But if you just study the study guides and do the papers you will get an A.

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POS2112
Jan 9, 2013

Dr. Washington is passionate about history and politics. She gives lectures and a few exams during the course, plus a paper and presentation. She gives you a list of things to study before every exam, so there aren't many surprises on them. She gives a lot of extra credit for coming to class. Just study and show up for class and you'll get an A.

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1.0
POS2112
Apr 12, 2013

Dr. Washington was an enjoyable teacher. You can tell she really enjoys the subject and it rubs off on her students. Idk why people say they dont know what is on the test. The study guide has 90% of everything you need to know. The other 10% are things that are regularly being updated like current officials. Easy easy class. Learned a lot too.

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POS2041
Apr 30, 2013

Dr.Washington is an outstanding professor. She is incredibly intelligent and knows A LOT about her department. Her class consist of lectures with no homework and 4 test. Each test follows her lecture outline and test study guide PERFECTLY. She gives extra credit for great attendance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

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POS2041
May 2, 2013

Prof. Washington is an okay teacher, but she gets off topic a lot, you can tell she is a liberal, and repeats herself a lot. The class is not very interesting and not very easy. I ended up getting a C with a final grade of 79.6% and she would not round it up. Most teachers want to see you excel, I do not think she cares how you do or your grades.

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POS2041
May 10, 2013

Pro.Washington is a good teacher. She can get off topic sometimes, but she knows her stuff. Class consisted of 3 exams,a final,a term paper, and a group project.No homework. DO NOT buy the book. I didn't open it once!However she does give extra credit points for the book. She is very understanding and cares! TAKE HER!

5.0
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POS2112
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2013

This class was easy. The notes cost $2, book is "required" but she gives you the notes from it to study. There is a group project, a paper, a few tests. Extra credit JUST FOR ATTENDING! She's obviously liberal, but she's surprisingly not as willing to discuss her views as much as other liberal profs I've had. Study the notes and you will get an A.

5.0
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POS2004
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2013

I really hate history and this class was surprisingly interesting. She's a very sweet lady but completely scatterbrained. She is all over the place and constantly says "but we'll get to that in a minute" and then forgets. Her tests were really easy, just follow the study guide and you'll get an A or B. Oral project was pretty boring, but passable.

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POS2041
Dec 4, 2013

DO NOT RECOMMEND. Prof Washington does not care about her students. She made the only day it was mandatory to go to class the day before Thanksgiving. If you don't show up to class or leave early, she takes points off your grade and shows no sympathy to your reasoning. her lectures are based off WIKI! She's a joke.. very liberal and talks too fast

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POS2041
Dec 12, 2013

PLEASE, let me spare you all by saying DO NOT take this teacher. she is the definition of a sadist and a miserable human being. she is not a people person and not even a good teacher. she pulls up wiki to teach, she grades tough and takes points off your grade if you leave 2 min early, no matter your reason. horrible person. spare yourselves.

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POS2041
Mar 3, 2014

I really enjoyed Prof. Washington's class. I learned a lot about federal gov't & different cases the court handled. She gave extra credit chances, 1 mid-term paper, 4 exams. You do have to buy the book & lecture outline. She does post enhanced exam study guides several days before exams to study from with answers on BB under course doc., take her!

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POS2041
May 6, 2014

I am someone who has never taken an interest in GOV, but with Dr. Washington I am even considering a career in this subject. She is very knowledgeable in the subject and knows it well. The subject is hard, but with her study guides and lecture outline, it makes an A very possible. I aced all the tests. Best Gov. teacher.

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POS2041
May 7, 2014

Talks way too quickly and strays off topic a lot. Could not explain why I received the grade that I did on the term paper and simply said "I can't explain it but it does not deserve more than that grade." Took off earned extra credit points to make my friend "work harder for an A." Took off points for absence even though it was a family emergency.

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POS2041
Grade: A-
May 9, 2014

Liberal that is 2 1/2 yrs from retirement & talks fast. EXTREMELY into government so she heavily expects you to study. 4 tests(3 @150 pts, 1 at 200pts), term paper (200pts), & oral report(50pts). Study guide posted for the tests. Nearly 80 extra credit pts overall available. I didn't even open my book, I just got it for the extra credit.

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Grade: B-
Nov 20, 2014

I was Absent for a couple of classes because I got really sick. She took 12 points off of one of my tests making it go from an 84 to a 72. When I asked her why she did it she said "Come to class". Almost positive she has manipulated some of my tests to keep me at a 79 and she he does not round.

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POS2041
Grade: D+
Nov 21, 2014

This professor expects you off the back to not fall behind. Also, there are tons and tons of vocab to memorize. If you memorize ALL of the vocab you can do good on the tests. I averaged off of high B's and high C's, but messes up on my research paper and i ended up getting a D in her course even though i worked hard and studied. I do not recommend

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POS2041
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2014

Pretty good professor. Very knowledgeable. Does a great job in explain the different sections of politics. Grades are test heavy, but the test aren't bad if you study. Is willing to help you with projects and papers. Post grades quickly.

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AMH2010
Dec 2, 2014

She is pretty funny and likes to have fun. She gives you what you need to know to pass the class, all you have to do is study.

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AMH2010
Dec 2, 2014

She is pretty funny and likes to have fun. Just show up pay attention and study and you can easily pass.

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POS2041
Dec 14, 2014

Her class is basically a lecture. She speaks very fast and tends to back track her information. If you're not a good note taker then most of the information will not be retained. All the test are literally off the lecture outlines, which are also hard to understand if you didn't follow the class lecture. She very attentive to participation.

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POS2112
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

I really enjoyed Dr. Washington's class. Her tests are extremely easy and she basically gives you the answers. Lots of extra credit as well and no book required to pass at all.

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POS2041
Jan 18, 2015

I had her for American Federal&State and Local Government. I went off the recommendations here and it was the worst thing i could have ever done. she is very bias and a huge Democrat. Which is fine by me, but she talks bad about everything else, forces her beliefs on you, and only explains one side of government. Would not recommend, unfair grading

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POS2041
Apr 8, 2015

She is an very passionate teacher. I always was intrigued with her knowledge and I am glad I decided to take her class.

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POS2112
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2015

Nice lady but boring and scatter brained, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about government. As long as you have the lecture notes, come to class and study the tests are a breeze, but you really have to study. A paper and group project aren't that bad

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POS2041
Dec 10, 2015

She's a good professor. She gets side tracked but that can be nice in the middle of a lecture. All you have to do to get extra credit (she calls it incentive points) is show up to every class. And her class goes by really fast

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POS2041
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2015

Great class. Most of your grade will revolve around exams, a term paper and a small group presentation. No homework. Use her office hours if you are confused on a subject or the term paper. Go to class because the incentive points makes a huge difference. Didn't use the textbook at all, but nice to refer to. Really easy to pass!

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POS2041
Feb 11, 2016

better be on time she will lock you out.

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POS2012
Grade: B
Feb 16, 2016

multiple pop quizzes throughout the year, you might as well read the textbook on your own.

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POS2040
Grade: B+
Feb 16, 2016

no structure in online class, very unorganized.

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POS2041
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She lectures the entire class and gets off topic the whole time, she is very passionate about american government indeed but not good at teaching it. I taught myself the whole semester by the notes that you have to purchase for the class. Her exams aren't too hard (as long as you study) but not easy either. I would not take her again.

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