He is a very nice guy and very knowledgeable about the course material.

GREAT professor. Really cares about the class and his students. He is young and pretty new to teaching, but is really great. He seems to want to help everyone and make sure everyone understands something before he goes on. He doesn't overload you with work, but you will learn A LOT in his class. Take him if you get the chance!!!

Pretty easy class. Test are fairly easy, 15 multiple choice, 4 fill in the blank (these can be vague) and 4 words you pick three of them and "identify" them, basically you write a short essay on 3 of the 4 words

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Dr. Cohen is awesome professor! his class isn't super easy but as long as you come to class, keep up with the reading and study for the tests..you will do fine. i TOTALLY reccomend taking his class. he makes it interesting and you will learn a lot

Marty Cohen is a great prof. He is very knowledgable and a young guy so he talks on our level.You GOTTA read the text book though otherwise you'll screw up on the exams b/c his tests are mostly based on the text and not the lectures.Otherwise, easy class and the "term" paper is a joke (2-4 pages) but don't BS it.Lectures are kinda boring though

Very good teacher!! I really enjoyed this class. I love government anyways, but he made it fun. I learned a lot. His test are not bad if you read. If you don't read you can make the class hard, so read and it's fine. He is a young teacher, so he talks on our level. He is a cool guy and always willing to help. TAKE HIM!

He is an awesome teacher! I learned a lot from his class! He is very friendly and ready to help at any moment! He just got his PhD and had his first teaching semester. I really enjoyed taking his class. Don't hesitate to take his class! This is the best GPOSC teacher that you can ever have!

Amazing teacher, but above all just a great guy. Really laid back style of teaching, but still gets the point across very clear. Class is pointless because the notes are straight from Blackboard, but class is still good to go to for little things here and there. Exams are easy and the only bad thing is the mandatory movies for 4 credits.

This was my senior seminar, and I can't imagine having a better experience. Dr. Cohen is INCREDIBLY knowledgable and so easy to understand. He helps soooo much with the research paper (I was in there constantly) and he gets really excited about your work. And I agree with other posters--he's adorably nerdy and so much fun. :-) ONE OF THE BEST!!!

Great Prof, relatively easy class. One mid-term (15%), class participation (20%), term paper (30%), final exam (35%). There's a ton of reading, but it isn't necessary to read all of it. Do half the reading, fully participate in the class discussions and finish the research paper (10-15 pages) in earnest, you're guaranteed a B

I LOVE MARTY COHEN!! I am in his class right now and he is just soo cute. It's a class of 110 and he knows most of our names. He is so polite and an all around good guy. He is very smart, and like others have said before he is young and talks to you as a peer, not a student. Read some of the articles, pay attention in lectures, and go to the movies

LOVED MARTY COHEN. He is such a nice guy! He is so helpful and encourages that you ask for help. I might not enjoy the class content, but i enjoy the class just becuase he is so enthusiastic about the class. He will remember your name after the first time you meet him!I would highly recommend him

Marty is a fantastic teacher! Never met anyone that's so willing to help, that is when you go for help. I never liked government but he made it easier to understand, learned so much from him this year. Recommend 100 percent!

Excellent teacher. I really don't like the subject but he made it pretty interesting. Take him if you have the chance!

Marty was a pretty awesome professor. The only problem was that his tests were ridiculous! They are worded so strangely. Definitely read the book and you should be fine.

had marty for government my freshman year-that was the class that made me go to the political science department for my major. can't say enough good stuff about him. as far as the class, it was engaging and tests were reasonable as long as you put in the time. one of the best profs i have ever had-definitely take him for gposc 225

So, the good. He makes lectures fun, plenty of chances to help your grade out, has good office hours, wants to see you succeed, teaches you like a peer, instead of as a student. The bad, tests are tricky, and are worth a lot. You do have to put in some time with him, but worth taking over the other teachers JMU offers. Recommended.

Dr. Cohen is a really good professor. He's always willing to help and tries to make class interesting. Encourages discussion and asking questions even in a large class. Tests are tough, but if you take plenty of notes from class and the large amount of readings you should do alright. I had no interest in the subject but still managed an A.

Dr. Cohen is a GREAT professor. He lectures most of the time but will mix it up and have interactive examples. If you have a question, he has an answer. No attendence policy but coming to class regularly will help you when tests roll around, he talks to you on a peer-peer level and not on a professor-tudent level. He is always willing to help.

Cohen is an awsome professor. He is always willing to answer any questions. His tests are hard but if you take good notes on his lectures and read the book you will be fine. Mandatory movie nights that you will be quizzed on but they're easy. Take him!

Cohen is great. I thought the class was pretty easy, and Poli Sci is certainly not my specialty. Just take notes on the Powerpoints he gives and go over them before tests. I would also read the corresponding chapter the day before the test and I always did very well. Dr. Cohen is very straightforward- no surprises. You know exactly what to expect.

Marty is pretty cool. the class is really not bad, tests are never too hard except for the identifications those suck cause they are chosen at random so you have to study every possibility. other than that, easy class and hes a real down to earth guy

Defintely the best government teacher at JMU! take him if you can

My favorite teacher! He puts the slide shows online if you missed class and if you come to his office hours, he'll do as much as he can to help. There are about 5 mandatory movie nights where you write one page papers on 3. As long as you read the book and listen in class you'll do fine

Great guy with a great sense of humour who managed to learn most of the people's names in my 200+ person lecture hall. His lectures make you feel like you're in high school, but that's probably just the subject. His tests are surprisingly challenging and go on little details and anecdotes he says in class. No essays or homework really though.

He is a really cool teacher. Material is pretty dry though, but I don't really think that's his fault. Tests typically go off notes and asides that he brings up in class. His tests aren't easy but it isn't a terrible class.

He was a really good teacher and his lectures were entertaining...Doesnt read off slides, and definitely enjoys teaching. Nice guy

Real cool guy. 3 exams, some easy homework here and there, 5 movies nights throughout the semester (not his doing). The wording of his tests are tricky though. I definitely recommend him, it wasn't a easy class (then again, I'm a science major) but I feel like I learned a lot and I always looked foreward to class.

His class was pretty awesome. He gave great lectures and his tests werent that difficult. Cool guy and rally laid back and understanding. Works well with his students.

Dr. Cohen is such a nice guy. He does a great job explaining the material and he has powerpoints that goes along with the lecture which he puts up on blackboard. Tests are pretty difficult, but if you put in a lot of study time before each exam(only 3 including final) youll pull an A or B

Marty was great! He puts everything online and is very easily approachable in office hours and through email. Tests are hard, but if you read the book and study a lot you can pull out a B, no problem.

I had to take this class bc it is a GenEd & i was a little scared.Class is not mandatory but I ended up only missing 2 bc Marty actually made it interesting. He is such an amazing guy! Take him! He was so nice & helpfu! I actually ended up enjoying this class. Tests are a little hard but if you pay attention & use the onlne website you'll do fine

Class is an easy B. A little bit of work can get you an A. Marty makes the class interesting and entertaining. Tests aren't very hard and the online resources for the textbook are really helpful.

One of the nicest teachers I've had at JMU. Goes out of his way to try to learn as many names as possible although it is a huge class. Very knowledgable on the subject and makes the lectures interesting. Tests are a bit challenging but if you put in the time, an A is realistic, he wants to see his students succeed.

3 Tests, no papers, 3 HW assignments that take 5 mins. Mixes it up with video clips and he is a pretty funny guy. Impressive that he learns everyone's name in such a large class. Easy class if your good with tests.

Prof. Cohen is really knowledgeable and kept the class interesting. His lectures line up almost exactly with the book, so you don't really have to read it to know the material. He posts all his PowerPoints on canvas, too. You have to watch four movies and write a one-page paper on two of them. There are 3 exams and no quizzes

While his lectures aren't always fun, he is very knowledgeable on the subject and a very good teacher. Very nice, tries to learn everybody's names by the end of the semester too. Exams are definitely hard and can be very specific, which requires close note taking. But, they are entirely from the notes-didn't open the book once.

Overall really enjoyed this class. His lectures are a bit boring but he really knows what he's talking about. He's extremely helpful and tries to get to know everyone which is nice in a 150+ class. His tests are pretty tricky so take really good notes. Don't worry about the textbook - I never read. Good guy!

No clue why he's so highly rated. I had such a hard time in this class. The tests were difficult; average on the two midterms were 73 and 74 if I remember correctly. No curves, and only a few assignments to try to boost your grade. The only way to get an A, in my opinion, is to read the horrible textbook he wants you to buy, but never assigns.

Professor Cohen was a great professor. You can tell he really cares about his students because he learns everyone's names pretty quickly. His lectures were always easy to understand, he related content to realistic examples which makes it easier to understand, and he is pretty funny which lightens the mood of a 1:15 hour class. Highly recommend him

Marty's lectures are incredibly long and dry but the class itself isn't too hard if you're able to sit through them. He is actually a pretty funny guy and the info is important to know in order to sound educated in the real world. 3 tests and only homework is to watch 4 movies and write one page about 2 of them. Fairly easy if you put in some time.

Cohen is really awesome. I'm not done with this class yet but he's super nice. His lectures can be a bit long and repetitive and he tries to get people to participate and its awkward when it doesn't land. Only two tests and a paper. A very doable class

Everyone loves him and he's a babe

Marty is AWESOME! His lectures can be a bit drawn out but besides that, he's great. He really knows politics and is very helpful. Attendance isn't mandatory, which is a plus, and he makes an effort to know student's name in such a big class.

3 tests and 2 papers. Papers were easy, but the tests definitely require a lot of studying. He lectures fairly quickly, so it's hard to keep up sometimes. Very passionate about the subject, shows video clips and gives interesting movies to watch for the fourth credit of the class. I wouldn't recommend skipping because he goes over a lot each class.

Professor Cohen is a cool guy. The class is really easy. 2 tests, a final, and 2 one-page movie reflections are all the grade is made up of. His tests are the exact same thing as his lectures and they're pretty easy. This class is like high school AP government but almost easier. Take Cohen! He's super helpful and makes it so easy to get an A.

His class has 3 tests that are each worth 25%. There are also 2 papers about films that are each worth 10%. There is also 5% given just for taking a political ideology test. Even though the class is 4 credits the extra credits come from the film classes. It meets as much as a normal 3 credit class. Easy class, would recommend, don't need textbook.

I know people who never went to class and easily got B's. Personally I enjoyed attending his lectures and learned a lot about our government. He makes the topics interesting and is a funny guy. I would have gotten a better grade if I never bought the book... don't waste time & confuse yourself by learning material he doesn't go over in class.

3 exams which were directly from the lectures. Provides powerpoint notes but you need to elaborate on them from his lectures. Exams were not hard if you take notes during class and study. Also requires you to watch movies and write a 1 page paper on 2 of them.

Cohen's Religion and Politics class is interesting, not too hard, and Cohen himself is a great guy. Moderate amount of reading (not bad for a 300-level posc class), two exams (not too bad), and a 5-7 page paper. All in all, great class and not very stressful.

Professor Cohen can be a little boring/monotone, but his lectures are very detailed and helpful. His exams can be a little specific, so its not an easy A. He is extremely helpful though and very passionate. I would definitely recommend reading the assigned textbook because he pulls questions from it that he doesn't always mention in class.

Lectures can be dry, but its on the class whether it can be interesting! Be sure to participate and discuss what he's lecturing on because that's where the interesting stuff lies.

Cohen is very lecture heavy. Take good notes and participate in class discussions and you will do fine! He is so understanding and easy to reach outside of class!

This class is very lecture heavy. You have to write everything down because what he says in class will show up on the exam. There are 2 papers that you also have to do. The exams are hard because you have to know very detailed things about each chapter and it's hard to write everything down he says unless you record his lectures. Nice guy though.

Marty is the man. While there were times he could be dry on lectures, he still made it interesting by getting other people to discuss. If you study for the tests, it's not hard to get anything lower than a B. He often pulls out questions from the textbook he assigns. He doesn't take attendance, but if you don't show up you will have a hard time!

LOVE MARTY!!!! His tests were fairly difficult, but overall, he is such a great professor and I would 100% take this class again!! Most interesting Gen Ed I've ever taken.

I really liked Dr. Cohen and his religion and politics class. He class is mostly lectures with some discussion, so if you don't particularly do well in that sort of setting, he may not be the one for you. It worked for me though, and I personally got a lot of the class. Discussions were very thoughtful and lectures were informative. Recommended!

Marty is the man. Really nice guy and will help you if you go to him after class or in office hours. I took him for interest groups and while it can be boring and confusing, he made it somewhat interesting and understandable. Will definitely be looking to take him for another poly sci class in the future. Highly recommend.

I love Professor Cohen! He is such a sweet guy, goes out of his way to help his students if you reach out to him, and the class isn't all that bad! You have to go to class and take notes on what he says to pass the exams, which there are a few of, and the only other assignments include short papers on a few films. Definitely recommend!

Dr. Cohen is one of the best professors in the department. Actually actively talks about current events and relates them back to the course objectives and material. Few exams, participation, attendance, and a paper make up your grade. Take him!

Professor Cohen gives a lot of readings, but they're all pretty interesting. He's a pretty lenient grader and focuses more on whether or not you understand concepts rather than nitpicking. There aren't many grades in this class, but he gives students a good idea of what you need to know for exams.

I normally hate all things history but Marty made the class interesting and I learned a lot. The tests are not hard as long as you pay attention in lectures. He grades the 2 papers in the class very easily. Love him. Would definitely take him again.

Cohen is a really good professor but you have to go to class in order to get a decent grade on the tests. He posts powerpoints online but not all of the information is there so you need to pay attention in lecture. He has 2 really easy essays that help balance out the grade. A pretty easy gen-ed.

Marty's a cool guy and really knows what he's talking about. Lectures were long and there wasn't much on the slides so you have to pay attention/take good notes. Do the review quizzes (link in the front of the textbook) because he used them for test questions! And don't skip class even if it's tempting -- you'll miss a lot

Marty is a really great teacher! His class is very lecture heavy so you need to take good notes in order to well on the tests and you also need to read the textbook. The online quizzes/flashcards from the website on the textbook is very helpful. Overall, the class is fairly easy!

Professor Cohen is a really smart guy, he's super funny and he cares about his students. If you study for tests and do the few assignments he gives you'll pass easily.

Marty is so sweet and so funny. It's tough for such a big class to be interesting at all but he does a pretty good job! His exams are admittedly pretty challenging but overall he's a really good teacher and really wants you to succeed.

Lecture can be long, but he makes things interesting and is obviously passionate about politics. He's a nice guy and a good speaker, but he does speak quickly. Since his slides don't go into any detail, it's important to go to class and take lots of notes. If you miss a class, make sure to read the book. Essays are easy, and exams too if you study.

Cohen is a great choice for this class, attendance is not mandatory but going to lecture really helped my grade. There are 3 tests, 2 papers, and 1 small assignment; so doing well on tests is crucial. This class is really chill and easy to get an average grade in.

3 tests (including non-cumulative final) 2 papers & 1 online assignment. I mistakenly skipped class in the beginning but quickly realized the tests are solely based on what he says in class. He puts slides on canvas. Doesn't put grades on canvas. If you take notes and study you will do well. Funny guy. Very passionate. Interesting lectures.

Marty is by far my favorite political science professor at JMU. He's very passionate about everything he does, is very responsive to questions, is great in office hours, and is genuinely hilarious at times. He's kinda quirky and can get a little dry at times lecture-wise, but he loves a good discussion and always tries to keep it interesting.

take this online class over the summer! 4 credits in 4 weeks and not as much work as you would expect. weekly quizzes and one page paper after watching 3 different movies. great class

He is a teacher that really cares about your performance in class. He really wants you to succeed and is always open to Zoom meetings (office hours) to help to you or answer questions. I also enjoy his lectures and find them really informative.

I really enjoyed this class and having Dr. Cohen as a professor. You are graded on very few things, so you have to attend the lectures, participate in class discussions, and read the textbooks. Dr. Cohen is willing to meet outside of class frequently and loves when students do this-it helps your participation grade!

Dr. Cohen is by far the best professor I've ever had! His lectures are always so interesting and thought provoking. I love hearing his take on politics and current events. He's very approachable outside of class and always responds to emails. He offers great feedback on assignments. Please take him if you have the chance. You will not regret it.

Marty made gov't an interesting subject that applies to our everyday lives! The teaching is online pre-recorded lectures, with disc. boards and four films to watch. Very engaging and applicable to current events. TEXTBOOK NOT NEEDED. Would def take another class from Marty. He really makes you think!

Professor Cohen is amazing. Its obvious how knowledgeable and passionate he is about his job. Im sure his class would have been a lot more fun in person since it was an election year. All his lectures were posted online and they were pretty long but informative. Bought the textbook, never used it. He always encourages you to meet w/ him!

Dr. Cohen is very knowledgeable and always willing to help students. He moderates class discussions really fairly but you do need to participate for a good grade. Sometimes his feedback is very monotone so it doesn't feel like praise. His tests are intense but he is very willing to help students understand the material.

Dr. Cohen is a wise professor with a breadth of knowledge on many issues. He cares about each individual student and his classes are discussion heavy. If you have something relevant and interesting to share, he would love to talk to you about it. I recommend taking him and I can't think of a single bad thing to say about the man.

Truly one of the best professors at JMU. His course is very lecture heavy and they can be very long and he will talk fast so be prepared to take well detailed notes. The tests are very detailed, referencing his lectures so make sure you look over your notes. The textbook was useful to further understand certain concepts, but not required.

This class is by no means easy, def have to pay attention to lectures to do well on exams. Class was asynchronous with 3 exams , 4 movies, 2 papers, and 5 discussion posts. Very easy class to manage, but lecture videos are SOOOOO long... be prepared.

Took this class during Maymester (4-weeks), definitely recommend doing the same. Tests are timed but tended to get easier each week. The final exam is not cumulative but you had to study some court cases. Was great at answering emails and setting up meetings. No rubrics for the 2 movie papers, so you go in blindly.

Cohen is an amazing professor, he loves what he teaches and he makes the lectures very interesting. I loved his class and he is very accommodating to helping his students. He really wants you to do well. I would recommend people to take any of his classes.

Dr Cohen is the sweetest professor ever and really wants his students to succeed. If you put in work, take good notes in class, and study for the exams, you will be good. The multiple choice portion of his exams can be hard (the wording is tricky) but not ridiculous. Take him! Hes so accessible outside of class and answer emails VERY fast

Professor Cohen is awesome. He really wants you to do well. He is super helpful and super reachable outside of class. This is just a professor you should take without question.

The class is well structured and Prof. Cohen gives clear deadlines and notices. You have 3 exams (including the final), 5 discussion posts (beyond easy), and 2 essays (not very long, based on 2 films). This class is not time intensive, especially if you are very interested in government (you'll probably know a lot of the stuff already.)

Professor Cohen is an outstanding professor. If he doesn't answer your email within a couple of hours, he is probably either A) asleep or B) dead. This is a very hard class, and the tests are extra hard. Also, you pretty much have to show up to class to pass as most of his material is in his lectures and he just references the slides.

ur graded based on 3 exams including the final. Recording the lectures and listening back to them to prepare for exams helped me thrive. lectures are pretty heavy and you can possibly miss essential information because ur too busy writing your notes as you go. 1000% try to go to every class because missing one class can screw u over.

Prof Cohen lectures are a little boring, but honestly his class is not that bad. The 3 exams aren't too bad if you take good notes and study. The 5 discussion posts are super easy(only a couple sentences). He assigns 4 movies to watch and you only write a 1 to 3 page paper on 2 of them. You don't even need to use the textbook that he assigns.

Professor Cohen is amazing, very accessible outside of class. You are graded on 2 film papers (1 to 3 pages), 5 discussion posts, and 3 tests. His lectures are not the most interesting, but you have to listen and take notes if you want to pass the class. Writing what is on the slides will not be enough to pass the tests. I would take him again!

Dr.Cohen is such a helpful professor. He responds to emails so fast and wants you to succeed. Since his lectures are him just talking he is willing to go over your notes with you during office hours. The exams are EXTREMELY difficult so that is a negative but the film papers are super easy and the films you watch are interesting.

Professor Cohen really cares about his students. He wants them to succeed, and cares greatly about the subject matter. The tests were very difficult because they were worded weird and did seem to have material on them we didn't cover. However he is a good professor and the class wasn't too hard to get through.

he is a solid choice for this class. lots of info but he posts slides and his tests aren't too bad. film papers are basically an easy A and you can send him lists with terms for tests and he tells you what is on them. he really cares about his students and compared to other posc 225 classes his is a great choice

Lots of info so you have to pay attention. Film papers are an easy A and you can send him lists with terms for tests and he tells you what is on them. He really cares about his students and has 3 exams. Kinda hard depending on how much you pay attention and listen. He uses tophat as his teaching tool and has little to none, easy homework.

Barely any homework besides discussion posts that are like one paragraph and then 2 film papers that are 1-3 pages and graded easily. The entire class is lecture so you really have to pay attention to what he says and not just the words on the slides. Exams are hefty and much more difficult than other stuff, but pay attention and you'll be fine!

Professor Cohen is very kind and his lectures can be engaging. Participation is mandatory and his gradebook is made of 3 tests, 3 discussion board posts, and 2 film papers. Although the class is test heavy, as long as you take good lecture notes/study you should succeed. Study the weekly Aux notes because they make up half of the test material.

He tends to ramble but he definitely knows what he's talking about and teaches it well. There's not very many tests, so make sure to study for all of them, and class attendance will definitely help your grade.

I never went to class after the first couple weeks and I did fine. He doesn't use canvas so you don't really know what your grade is going to be until midterm and final grades are published. The papers were super short and he didn't grade that harshly, but the tests were kind of difficult if you didn't study.

Definitely need to go to lecture to understand and do well on exams. His class is very fun, but the exams are extremely hard. Attendance is not required, but the more you go, the more you learn, the more he gets to know you, the better you will do. GO TO CLASS! Everything else is easy and he is so sweet. Easy to reach outside of class. Love him!!!

He gives great lectures and is very engaging with the class. You will do fine with exams if you go to class and study hard. Very lecture and test heavy, but the papers are pretty easy. He wants you to succeed and will answer your emails so fast. One of my favorites so far!

Dr. Cohen is a great professor! He sees very kind and is approachable/ helpful outside of class. Although the lectures are long they are usually pretty interesting. Don't really need to buy/ use the book to do well. I will say the tests are pretty difficult so it is important to attend class and take diligent notes and study for the exams.

Dr.Cohen was an amazing professor who really truly cared about his students. Go to office hours no matter the class he always gives amazing feedback on papers and just any questions you might have in general. Reading the books will definitely help you on the tests and help you understand his lectures.

Not a super hard class but graded by very few things and can get boring. Mostly graded on a midterm, research paper, and final. Majority of the class is lecture, but also discussions at the end of class that can be very interesting sometimes. None of the exam questions are multiple choice and the majority of it is an essay. Has couple of readings.

Dr. Cohen is great! He was incredibly prepared for class and would reference his notes to make sure he was on track. He has difficult exams yet he is very fair. If you go to class and read the readings you will do well and find it interesting. If you don't, you won't. I really enjoyed how fair he was.

He is funny and makes lectures enjoyable. His content is also usually pretty easy to follow as well. Although attendance isn't mandatory, everything he talks about in class is on the exams and as long as you are paying attention most of the time you will be okay. There is little homework with the exception of occasional discussions and films.

I love prof cohen he was always very passionate in his lecrures. the course is lecture heavy but it was interesting for me as a poli sci major. he does want the best for his students and i did go to him for office hours and he explained exactly how to do well. there is textbook which you dont really need to get. take him if you have the chance!

Professor Cohen is great!! I have taken a few of his classes and he is consistently one of my favs. The class is graded by only a midterm, final, and paper. The lectures are long but super engaging with the discussions throughout. Answer's emails quickly and always willing to help. Def take him for ANY political science courses if you can.

he is super nice and approachable!! he lectures the whole class and it is easy to zone out. he takes attendance but it does not affect grade. the only grades are 3 tests and 2 movie essays. he is always quick to email back and is incredibly knowledgeable. overall, i learned a lot but the tests are hard- make sure to go to class and take good notes

Professor Cohen's lectures can be hit or miss, but his exams are notoriously challenging. The textbook is often unnecessary, but attending class and taking diligent notes is key. I found using Unstuck study alongside other study tools like ChatGPT really helped me prepare.

Dr. Cohen is incredibly intelligent when it comes to political science. The class is graded off of 3 exams (including a final, not cumulative), 5 discussion board posts and two essays. Attendance is not mandatory, but you will not pass unless you go. The tests are based off of lectures. Super nice guy. Answers emails quickly.

Show up to class and take notes if you want to do well. Attendance is not mandatory. He tries his best to make the class interesting and have class discussions. The test are difficult but the other assignments are easy. I'm sure if you enjoy gov then it will not be as difficult but make sure you study for the test!!

super amazing professor. Tests are the only main thing that contributes to the grade however there are a few discussions throughout the semester that can bring your grade up. Additionally, participation is graded so that's an easy way to get points. The textbook we use is his own textbook which is a little strange esp bc he makes us purchase it.

Very nice guy and passionate about gov. Lectured every day of class. Attendance not mandatory but you miss stuff as slides don't cover in detail. Quizzes and shared writing were based on completion, added to a test. 3 actual tests, 50MC and short answer based on lectures/textbook. Prior knowledge helps. Would recommend if you enjoy government.

Dr. Cohen was very friendly and open to questions the whole year. The subject matter was very interesting and you were able to tell how passionate he was about it. Your whole grade was based off of three three exams and a paper, but he would help you as much as he could. Great class and a great guy.

This class is so interesting if you're into politics. Lectures can sometimes be boring but he encourages class discussions and dialogue throughout the class which make it really fun. Exams are easy if you understand the topics and pay attention. One essay at the end of the semester, overall pretty easy and only 10 pages. I def recommend this class!