4.8

Matthew Buehler

Political Science - The University of Tennessee Knoxville

4.8
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2.8
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
342
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4.8
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Difficulty
4.8
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4.8
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97%

Would Retake

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Would highly recommend this class and professor to anyone I meet

POLS463 - 5.0 rating

There is tons of reading for this class however none of it is just to give assignments

POLS463 - 5.0 rating
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5.0

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POLS595

5.0

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POLS465

4.9

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POLS410

4.9

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4.9

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3.3

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POLS463
Grade: B-
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Amazing professor. Lots of reading, but the assignments are straight to the point. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you don't show up he won't count your homework even if you submit it on time that day. Would highly recommend this class and professor to anyone I meet. Very straight to the point, and easy to get help.

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5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: B
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

There is tons of reading for this class however none of it is just to give assignments. He takes the time to discuss the readings and ties them into other aspects of the class and real life circumstances. This is definitely a class that needs to be planned ahead for as the grading is very strict and relates to attendance, but it is worth it.

4.0
3.0
POLS463
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

I would suggest taking this class if you constantly show up to class and NEVER miss. There are papers that are graded every class period and if you do not go to class, he does not grade your paper. The papers are really helpful because they prepare you exactly for the final exam, so that was really nice. Overall, the class is focused on discussion.

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5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

I took him for POLS 463 and I love him the class was well structure and learned a lot. He is a very structured teacher so if that is something that you do not like then this class maybe is not for you. But overall he was great and would take another class with him and recommend him to someone.

4.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Good prof. Just do the readings.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Great class to be exposed to politics among different countries in MENA region. Loved the articles and great professor!

Gives good feedback
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Participation matters
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor Buehler is one of the best professors I've had! His lectures are mostly discussion based, and he assigns a lot of reading and writing. Don't let that scare you though. As long as you are willing to do the work, you will succeed. This was a very fun class, and I learned a lot.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

To future students, Dr Matthew Buehler is an educator who is well educated in his fields of study regarding Middle East Politics. If you follow the course syllabus, attend class, and read and re-read the required readings you will obtain the passing grade you desire. Professor Buehler will take the time to give students the resources they require.

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3.0
3.0
POLS479
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Doing the readings and participating in class is necessary if you want an A.

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4.0
4.0
POLS479
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Lots of reading but useful information. Assignments are more than manageable and do help in understanding class and will come in handy from final.

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5.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Buehler is a great and really knows his stuff. Make sure to do the readings Because they will be discussed in class. As long as you do the readings and write the papers, the final should be a breeze.

Respected
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Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2020
Would take again

Lots of reading & small essays, but the work done throughout the course definitely benefits you at the end for the final. No busy work, if you are interested in the topic it makes the readings and assignments a lot more interesting!

Gives good feedback
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So many papers
4.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Nov 24, 2020
Would take again

I definitely learned a lot. Dr. Buehler is a great teacher. He does expect a lot out of us because the course is an upper course, and there is a lot of reading and writing. I would say it is worth it though.

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5.0
3.0
POLS479
Grade: A-
Nov 24, 2020
Would take again

Great teacher!!! Really encourages discussions and questioning. He treats the class as grad level class. He does require a lot of reading but most of them are articles that are on canvas or the textbooks required to read can be find on a pdf online. So need to worry about buying textbooks.

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5.0
4.0
POLS410
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2021
Would take again

He is an outstanding professor and any course you take with him is very intriguing and fascinating. He clearly knows what is happening in the areas studied so you are never lost. There is a lot of reading and writing but it is necessary so you dont get behind. You will love it though and grow to appreciate every level of the course.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
POLS410
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2021
Would take again

This class taught me so much about how to read academic literature and get the most out of it. It can feel really tough at first to be put on the spot to answer questions but it has helped me grow so much and Dr. Buehler doesn't make you feel bad if you get something wrong. If you work hard you will walk away with a significant understanding

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5.0
3.0
POLS410
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Buehler's Special Topics in the Nuclear Politics of the Middle East is the most interesting and engaging class I have taken at UT. He is a fan of the socratic method so you are expected to do the reading each class period, but as long as you just try to read you will be completely fine. 10/10 recommend!!!!

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Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLS410
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Buehler's POLS410 was hands-down one of my favorite courses. While the class calls for weekly readings paired with a one-page written response, his discussions were extremely interesting and he made room for engaging activities. He is also incredibly responsive. I really hope I get to take one of his classes again! 10/10

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2021
Would take again

He's a great professor tells you what he expects and yeah its a lot but its never a surprise you do what he says you'll get an A easy

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
POLS410
Grade: B
Apr 16, 2021
Would take again

I took professor buehler in my last semester of undergrad. I can genuinely say that this was the class where I obtained the most knowledge throughout the entirety of my undergrad experience. It was a tough course, but Professor Buehler makes it very interesting and helps to make the class as engaging as possible. I highly recommend.

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Lecture heavy
Caring
4.0
3.0
POLS410
Apr 18, 2021
Would take again

Assigns more reading than is necessary to answer the fundamental questions of the course, but I guess he wants to teach you how to skim. We studied interesting topics but the class definitely has a tangible western political bias. Dr. Buehler will help you pass if you show up and try.

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Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
POLS410
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a great professor. I have taken two of his classes and they have both been great. Class discussions are interesting, and he structures his class so that you feel completely prepared for the final. Make sure to stay on track with readings and complete weekly assignments and you will learn a lot from Dr. Buehler!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
POLS410
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a great professor for someone trying to acquire a good education on Middle Eastern politics. I would only recommend his classes if you're serious about learning. It is not an easy A, but you will learn a lot, and if you show up and do the work, you will receive an A.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS410
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2021
Would take again

The class depends on homework and readings heavily. The homework is as important as the exam. The professor is kind enough to provide a makeup for missing assignment.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
4.0
POLS410
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2021
Would take again

The class is very well structured around answering one question. So everything you read is in support of that. Be prepared to do a ton of reading but its well worth it. Attendance isnt mandatory but you can only submit homework if youre present so it kind of is. Great class, very knowledgeable and passionate professor.

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Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
POLS41O
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2021
Would take again

I have taken Dr. Buehler a few times and all his classes are structured the same. There are weekly readings and a "summary paper" which is just a one page rundown of the readings from the week. Dr. Buehler is a great teacher whose class is difficult but not unmanageable. He cares about his students and gives them every opportunity to succeed.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS595
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2021
Would take again

POLS 595 - Nuclear Politics in the Middle East While there is quite a bit of reading, it is very interesting and pertinent material, so it is not an issue at all. Dr. Buehler provides a good class environment to not only understand the material but also apply that knowledge. He also provides good feedback on essays and is a very reasonable grader.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
POLS595
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2021
Would take again

This class is extremely useful. There are many educated discussions. Dr. Buehler always brings up good points. You learn something new every class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
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5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2021
Would take again

If you stay on top of the work, this class is very easy and you will receive good grades. However, if you don't do the readings, you will be lost and he will know it, so you'll get a bad grade. He's a great professor, explains everything, and responds to emails within a day.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2021
Would take again

Review for POLS 249. Great professor. Very manageable course load if completed when assigned. Class revolves around reading and writing but the writing is very short weekly "papers." Material is interesting and actually very informative of how other countries operate politically. Put in the work and you will get an A.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
POLS249
Jul 22, 2021
Would take again

Solid choice.

5.0
3.0
POLS249
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2021
Would take again

A great class with an interesting topic and a professor who clearly loves what he teaches. I was able to plan for everything in advance thanks to his course being well laid out. His feedback was swift and helpful.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS249
Jul 23, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a wonderful professor. I have learned a lot from this course and highly recommend taking Dr. Buehler's classes. He is quick to offer help when it is needed and provides excellent feedback on assignments. In addition, he grades incredibly fast, which is super helpful when moving onto the next assignment.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2021
Would take again

Professor Buehler was easily one of my favorite professors and taught one of my favorite classes out of my four years at UT. The assignments were fair and balanced (no word requirements which honestly really helped get my true thoughts out on a page) and the class was engaging. I would recommend Prof. Buehler and POLS463 to anyone!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
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5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jul 25, 2021
Would take again

The workload is a little much but the information is actually great to learn about so its not bad at all. Really just read and write and you wont have issues. Overall, the course and the professor are great and you will enjoy the class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Jul 26, 2021
Would take again

I took Professor Matthew Buehler's class online. If you read the material, follow along with his lectures, and turn in your summary papers on time, then you will gain understanding on the course content. Try your best to keep up and ask him for help if needed. He provides good feedback to help you along the way.

5.0
3.0
POLS463
Jul 26, 2021
Would take again

This class is definitely reading heavy, but as long as you actually do the readings and summary papers, you will definitely pass. Dr. Buehler is very clear about what to include in the papers and other assignments which is really helpful.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 27, 2021
Would take again

Professor Buehler gives excellent feedback on graded work, and he was very responsive through emails. There are short papers due every Friday in this class, so be prepared to write. However, the class was very enjoyable, and he is very passionate about the content of the course.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
POLS463
Jul 27, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Buehler is pretty relaxed. I took him for an online summer class, so I don't know how he is during a "real" semester, but it was a chill time. None of his assignments are worth a lot of points, so if you miss a point or two it will affect your grade, but the assignments are really easy if you put the effort in.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2021
Would take again

Profesor Buehler is easily accessible by email and willing to elaborate on any questions from his students. I found his teaching style to be consistent and effective. Unlike many canvas setups, I found Prof. Buehler's to be organized and easy to navigate. The workload involves a decent amount of reading and two weekly papers which are short and to

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Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jul 27, 2021
Would take again

The professor is a great teacher who really puts in his effort to challenge his students. He uses summary papers to dive into important topics in the middle east especially around democracy which helps his students understand the material they are reading. The readings are mostly articles and they are really interesting. There are video summaries.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
POLS249
Jul 27, 2021
Would take again

This class was a very good lecture class. He was very diverse in his reading he assigned and they all connected at the end of the course. Each week you will have a summary paper and video to submit, which arent hard to do. Basically just read the assigned readings and you will pass with a very good grade.

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Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS249
Jul 27, 2021
Would take again

Very good Professor. Assigned reading each week and video you have to submit from a movie we watch. I really class was a 10/10.

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Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS249
Jul 28, 2021
Would take again

One of my favorite classes. Wasn't given many assignments but I learned a lot. The reading load was hefty at times but texts were always relevant, interesting, & purposeful. Prof. Buehler is a super easy grader but deadlines are tight, which is unfortunate for students with hectic schedules. Nonetheless, he's resourceful, kind, and engaging.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
4.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Jul 29, 2021
Would take again

He spaces out the class extremely well so that you have adequate time to complete almost every assignment. He grades fairly easily but it's still difficult to get a 100 on an assignment. Overall, I would recommend him as a professor for this class, it was the ideal workload for an online, summer class.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
So many papers
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Jul 29, 2021
Would take again

Class isnt difficult. But he makes his assignments due in the morning (9 AM), so it was a struggle for me to remember to do them the night before sometimes because the due date doesnt pop up on my canvas to do list. Just keep that in mind. He doesnt take late work. Hes understanding though about technical difficulties.

5.0
1.0
FYS129
Oct 25, 2021
Would take again

Great 1 credit class. You watch a movie outside of class time, and take a short easy quiz each week and discuss what you enjoyed about the film.

Respected
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Really great class great topics and can tell he was really passionate about the course

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

He is very knowledgeable in his field of study. This was a very chill easy class.,

Gives good feedback
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

I took his Middle Eastern Film class, in which we watched various manifestations of Islamic culture and subsequently discussed them in class. He is very passionate about Islam and the surrounding topics, so it easily made everyone else excited about it. This is a breezy class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
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5.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

He is a great professor and really helps his students learn about the different concepts about exploring the Middle East and Islam. This 1 credit course is all about watching movies individually and coming to class to discuss what we watched.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Considering COVID, I was glad to only attend one day a week in person. My other two classes were zoomed recently. He responds readily to questions and comments and has great background knowledge to keep things interesting.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a wonderful professor. This was a pass/fail one-credit class, but I really enjoyed watching the films and the in-class discussions. I highly recommend taking Dr. Buehler's courses. He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and provides a great space for open discussionsolid class and professor.

Respected
Accessible outside class
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5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Great lectures, was class discussions.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
May 2, 2022
Would take again

A pretty chill guy.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

This class is pass/fail, and it's pretty chill. I've actually taken it twice, once for World Politics Through Film and once for The Middle East and Islam through film. It's really casual, sort of more like a club than a proper course. It's a good class to take if you want to have one hour a week where you can relax and just kind of talk.

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EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed this film class. I highly recommend taking to further enhance understanding of world politics.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
FYS129
Grade: B
May 2, 2022
Would take again

He is a nice guy who cares about the topic he teaches.

Participation matters
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

buehler's film class was awesome if you wanted an introduction to the film cultures of other countries and regions! one film a week, one quiz question for each movie. attendance was important bc you had to attend to take the quiz. sometimes the class discussions tended to be one-sided.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
5.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler is a great professor who makes learning interesting. The class is pretty easy it is a pass/fail course. The content is watching films that are related to political issues. The grades are a one question quiz every week about the film watched.

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EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
May 2, 2022
Would take again

This class explores different films and concepts that helps students understand outside of the American culture. One easy quiz after watching each film every week. He gives extra credit if you miss some quizzes. Opportunity to learn about different cultures.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: Audit/No Grade
May 2, 2022
Would take again

I enjoyed Professor Buehler's World Politics in Film class a lot. We only had to watch one movie a week and there's no extra homework. We just had to discuss the movie in class and we would have a super easy quiz with one question that you can answer as long as you've watched the movie.

Participation matters
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Was a very good professor definitely recommend for students .

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler teaching FYS 129 is really low maintenance. I highly recommend taking either Middle Eastern Politics through Film or World Politics through Film if you're interested in politics, film, or just need an extra credit hour to bump you up. He grades super easy and all you have to do is participate in discussion.

Participation matters
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
FYS129
Grade: Audit/No Grade
May 2, 2022
Would take again

This is the second class I have taken with Dr. Buehler. He is organized, well-prepared, clear with discussion/questions and communication reminders. He has alerted class members to other online and campus activities/lectures that will enhance our learning.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
May 2, 2022
Would take again

The course consists of watching a 2 hour movie each week and then answering one question for proof that you watched the movie. You must participate in discussion each week.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler was a great professor and provided interesting readings every week. However, some weeks the readings seemed too long for our assignments. At points, there were near 100 pages of readings for a 300-word assignment. But, I would still recommend the course, especially if you are interested in the MENA region.

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5.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

FYS 129 is an informative, straightforward class that I totally recommend. Prof Buehler is friendly, accessible, and knowledgeable. If you're interested in the class and watch the films you should have no problem getting a good grade.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
POLS595
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

I took POLS 463 and I really enjoyed it. Professor Buehler was very kind and he gave really good feedback on our weekly papers. If you read and do the papers, you will do great. I always got a 5/5 on the papers and he was always very kind with grading in my opinion. I definitely recommend taking this class with Professor Buehler.

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Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

I took Dr. Buehler for an online course and he, for his part, did a good job teaching it. However, his participation was limited to once-a-week lectures and the vast majority of the learning involved was weekly readings of dense academic papers and summarizing said papers in 300 words or less. Very time consuming. Also had weird 9:00 AM deadlines.

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Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
May 3, 2022
Would take again

I would 100% take this course again. The assignments you have due are very reasonable and he sends weekly reminders for the due dates coming up. His lectures are straightforward and brief and you can access them on your own time which is very convenient. He is also very responsive even after hours and the course was very interesting.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler has set up this class for student success. There are many assignments, but they are manageable with a full time course load, and as long as you do the readings and understand them, you will do well.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler is an excellent professor. The assignments are a bit time-consuming at first, but get much easier once you get used to the format. His syllabus is very straightforward, and he's very willing to help his students and responds quickly.

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Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler has been really enjoyable as a professor even in a completely online format. He takes his class very seriously which is sometimes lacking in an online format and while he isn't a pushover he's definitely very fair. Glad I was able to learn under him this semester.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
FYS129
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Buehler is a great teacher, and he gets really in depth about the topics we discuss in class. This class is completely based on films, so you need to be prepared to set time aside to watch and analyze a movie every week. Definitely worth taking if you like politics, film, and/or film analysis!

Participation matters
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
FYS129
May 3, 2022
Would take again

He is a great teacher really is passionate about what he teaches! Having a professor excited about what you are learning makes everything a lot more fun!

5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Mr.Buehler is a great professor. Not only me but everyone else in my class loves him. The movies he has us watch are interesting, funny, and are informational. I would for sure take another one of his classes again in the future.

Participation matters
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
May 3, 2022
Would take again

He is a very good teacher and cares about the content. It's a truly insightful course and I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
May 3, 2022
Would take again

This was a great class, I really enjoyed watching the different films and learning about the culture and themes depicted in each film.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B-
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Is really understanding and worked with me on submission problems.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Enjoyable course that is easily digestible for anyone who has no knowledge of middle eastern politics, interesting and enjoyable course and professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
May 3, 2022
Would take again

This class consists of short summary papers about articles. He grades fairly easily, but if you do not do as well on one summary paper, he leaves amazing comments on how to do better on the next. He responds to questions very fast and is extremely helpful. I highly recommend taking his class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

I enjoyed that this class was online so that I could work at my own pace. Whenever I have sent an email with a question, I always receive a quick reply. I have always learned so much from Dr. Buehler.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: B
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler is great! The content is super interesting. The readings are really long but all are interesting and the summary papers are easy to write, just time consuming. I spent about 5 hours a week writing the two summary papers. He outlines the entire course with all of the due dates in the syllabus.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Professor does a great job providing clarity for assignments. Very involved with the course. Will always help at your request.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: Incomplete
May 4, 2022
Would take again

He was a great professor! Everything is clearly outlined in the syllabus for the whole semester and the content is really interesting. Anytime I emailed him I always got a quick reply. Provides great feedback on all assignments and is very helpful in preparing for the final exam!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: Incomplete
May 4, 2022
Would take again

He was a great professor! Everything is clearly outlined in the syllabus for the whole semester and the content is really interesting. Is easily accessible outside of class and provides great feedback on assignments. Does a great job of helping you prepare for the final exam!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Overall Dr. Buehler was a great professor. This class was online, and I felt that assignments were clear and relevant. The readings can be lengthy at times, but as long as you put in the effort, you will make a good grade. He also responds quickly to emails. I look forward to taking another class from Dr. Buehler in the future.

Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a fantastic professor who makes it really clear how one can do well in his class. Expectations for the assignments are really achievable, and his grading reflects that fairly. All in all a great professor and I'd highly recommend taking this class if you want to get some basic info about middle eastern politics

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: A
May 6, 2022
Would take again

The teaching is more so learn before and then have a lecture by the end of the week which is great. The course was easy and pretty flexible. While there is some readings that are hard to understand Professor Buehler is always available to discuss and help you better understand the material. The course was very informative and eye opening!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B
May 7, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler was nice and easy to contact with any questions. The material is straightforward, sometimes long but taking notes while you read helps condense statements for SP papers.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B
May 7, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler was easy to communicate with. He gave great feed back on SP papers. The reading material was long at times but taking notes to summarize what you read helps.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
May 8, 2022
Would take again

Great professor who really understood what he was talking about.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
May 8, 2022
Would take again

It was a lot of reading but that is to be expected for an upper level course. Overall he is a good teacher, the reading is manageable, and you will learn a lot!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
5.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Overall, the class was really enjoyable and easy to keep up with.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler is really great, the workload is very manageable and you will learn a ton in this class. Some of the readings are lengthy, but Professor Buehler is very clear in grading criteria, so it is easy to succeed in his class.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS370
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 4, 2022
Would take again

This is one of the more interesting online asynchronous classes I've taken. There's no textbook required, we have weekly readings that are uploaded to Canvas. Sometimes they're pretty lengthy but I've found that printing them out and highlighting + taking notes really helps for the SPs. Not homework heavy and professor answers emails quickly.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
POLS370
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2022
Would take again

Honestly the best professor I have had, not to say the others were not good. He is super knowledgeable and wants to share his understanding in a very digestible manner. I would recommend this class to anyone even if they weren't a political science major because the material allows for a better understanding of the world today and what is happening

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS370
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a direct lecturer. He gets to the point and makes hard concepts understandable for people, like me, who get easily confused. He set up a very nice Canvas page that is easy to navigate and get the materials needed for assignments.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
POLS370
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler definitely makes understanding political science and its topics understandable. His assignments are spaced out really nicely and his feedback and advice are constructive and genuine. Some of the readings can be quite lengthy but as long as you're taking the time to read throughout the week you'll be fine!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 5, 2022
Would take again

Very good feedback and he cares about our success. Teaches a very interesting course.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Aug 5, 2022
Would take again

He is really good at giving feedback and is a pretty fair grader if you put effort into the assignments.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2022
Would take again

This was my first course under Buehler but I would definitely take another course taught by him. I found the content to be well organized, workload is manageable and for him to be a fair grader. Definitely recommend.

Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 7, 2022
Would take again

This was my first time taking a class with Prof. Buehler, and I feel enriched and enlightened after leaving this class. Even though it was an online class, he still made the class engaging. Some of the readings assigned were honestly a bit tedious because of their length, but that's basically the only complaint I have.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 7, 2022
Would take again

This was my first class with Prof. Buehler and I was very impressed with the content and how he structured the course. While there was a lot of reading he was a fair and quick grader. He responded to emails quickly and always gave great feedback on assignments. If you take the time to read the assignments you will succeed in this course.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS370
Grade: A-
Aug 8, 2022
Would take again

This class was online, asynchronous. Prof Buehler did great organizing the class. It was out of 100 points so missing one assignment can seriously hurt your grade, and they are all due at 9 am which is sometimes frustrating but he gives good feedback and isn't a very hard grader as long as you answer all questions and cite all your work.

5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Aug 8, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Buehler was great! If you are taking this online or over the summer be prepared for a ton of papers. You usually have to read long research articles and write summaries on them, but he gives plenty of time to get everything done. He can grade a little heavy, but if you are focused on the assignment, you should breeze through!

Tough grader
So many papers
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
POLS370
Grade: C
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

This class requires deep research from the readings provided. There is also assignments that pertain to a movie that is assigned each week, and the movies are actually very entertaining movies.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MEST463
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler was very competent and knowledgeable on the subject matter. I enjoyed his lectures because they were straight to the point, and the readings assigned were always very interesting and relevant. He conveyed material with ease, and his assignments were always very clearly defined.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
POLS370
Grade: A-
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler was very thorough with the presented material. Gave excellent feedback on summary papers and the lectures were easy to follow and take notes.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Caring
5.0
4.0
POLS370
Grade: B+
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler was very thorough with the presented material. Gave excellent feedback on summary papers and the lectures were easy to follow and take notes. Very punctual with emails and is an all-around great professor. Make sure to cite all relevant source material

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

This class was so fun to take. You are always learning new things and Mr. Buehler does a great job of explaining everything. He gives readings to do every week and then you write a summary paper based on a prompt he gives you. He gives good feedback on how to improve your papers. He is overall a great teacher.

5.0
1.0
FYS129
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

The class was overall very interesting and insightful. Professor Buehler's enthusiasm for the material helped with the enjoyment of the class and the discussion of the films as well. The films picked to watch always broadened my perspectives and were enjoyable too.

Participation matters
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor Buehler is the best FYS teacher. He is an easy grader and will let you have extensions on the work until the last day of school! The lectures can be long so days, but all the information is necessary!

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

I had Professor B for FYS and it was a great class and really helpful. He was very welcoming and made you feel like you had someone at school to talk to.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

I had Professor Buehler for FYS101 and it was the easiest class if you were willing to put in a little time into the writing assignments. His grading criteria was very clear and he gave the whole semester to complete all the assignments which a lot were just reflections about our own experience/learning.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

Overall, I would say that I enjoyed his class. He was really upbeat and passionate about his lectures.

5.0
1.0
FYS101
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

This Professor was amazing. He always welcomed everyone with a smile and encouraged participation so everyone could feel involved. His teaching style was well thought out and easy to follow. There were guest speakers so we could have optimal learning experiences. He was very kind and always made sure you were on track. 10/10 would take again.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

As long as you do your assignments you'll be fine. Also, he provides feedback which is nice. Kind of a hard grader but not too bad.

Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking Dr. Buehler this semester. His class was not the easiest one I have ever taken. However, he gives students support and feedback that make performing well in this class no problem. If one does the readings and submits the assignments associated, they will do well. All in all, Dr. Buehler is an awesome professor.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed Dr. Buehler's class this semester. The class has a pretty light workload with you just doing some short writing assignments each week. He offers exceptionally good constructive feedback on all assignments. Overall, a super great professor that I'd highly recommend taking.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
MEST463
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2022

Professor Buehler was not my favorite professor, but he does know and will teach you the information needed for class. Make sure you read the assigned readings, or you will not receive credit. He was a very challenging professor, and I did not find that the course was organized. Probably wouldn't take again.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

Challenging in the best way. You are forced to learn the material. He's strict but reasonable and cares for his students. Does not micromanage; no attendance required. I highly recommend POLS 463 if you want to actually learn.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Respected
4.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

Honestly, this class is very manageable. You know all of your major assignments from the beginning of the class and you have until the last class of the semester to do them, so you can pace out how you want to do them. You do have a lot of reading for the summary paper, but it's really not too bad. Overall, it's a very doable.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler was a great professor to have for an online course! The texts/videos/films he chose for the course were relevant and very interesting (I would definitely recommend to choose A Melody of Tears for the Literature assignment if he offers that choice again in the future). Lots of extra credit opportunities as well!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2022
Would take again

I took his online class and even though we never met in person he was very helpful and you can tell he really cares about what he is teaching and his students. It is a reading heavy class, but as long as you keep up with them you will be fine. Take advantage of the extra credit opportunities!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a great professor, and I recommend taking his classes if you are interested in the Middle East! This class was very well organized and provided fascinating and valuable information. There is an average amount of reading, given that it is a political science course, but the workload is manageable if you are motivated and disciplined.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2022
Would take again

I really liked Dr. Buehler. The class was very well organized (one or two assignments a week, just read, write, and submit). There were 3 extra undated assignments, and multiple extra credit opportunities. Can be a tough grader, but always offered good feedback. Met twice for office hours and he was super helpful. Learned a lot, I recommend it!

Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

His class is based on roughly 15 summary papers. You have to read articles and books and provide answers to the questions he asks in the syllabus. He gives nice feedback and how to improve on them. They are pretty easy if you read the abstracts and conclusion to get a gist of what the authors are talking about. Really good professor!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

This class was great! The lectures were informative and interesting. The reading brought a greater understanding to the history and issues that the Middle East has faced in the past and currently.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

You will read several articles each week to prepare you to write that weeks paper. There is a lot of writing but he always gives feedback and posts lectures describing the key points of the articles. He also offers extra credit towards the end of the semester.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Not an easy A asynch, but so interesting. ~50 pages of reading and ~600 words of writing per week. Three short projects and an essay exam. Everything is graded as final points instead of weighted percentage, so everything matters. Gives excellent feedback, no busywork, extra credit opportunities, and very approachable. Great but challenging!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
MEST463
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Enjoyed his class and there wasn't a ton of homework. Just the weekly paper that was 1-2 pages. Overall, he's a great professor!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

I took POLS 463 with Professor Buehler! It was completely online, but still a difficult course. He does a great job at providing feedback after each paper is submitted, which is helpful when writing your next paper and for the final exam. Overall, I would take this course with him again! BUT GET READY TO READ!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
5.0
POLS463
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Overall, I enjoyed this class and learned a lot from it. A lot of reading, but its important for the SPs. Not a bad workload. Professor Buehler was easy to get in contact with, and he always answered all of my questions. He offers multiple extra credit opportunities as well.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022

This was one of the harder classes I've taken at UT. If you're taking the online asynchronous version, there will be a TON of reading ahead and these readings are graded on a scale of 1-5 with no decimals, so be prepared to do extremely thorough reading or it's going to be tough.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

I truly enjoyed learning about Middle Eastern politics. The way he grades is very nice because he gives great feedback. He responds to emails very quickly and gives great advice if you reach out for help.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
FYS129
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2022

You are only graded on a few things in the class. So if you miss an assignment, you can't make it up, and that 0 will really impact your grade for the rest of the semester if you don't take advantage of extra credit opportunities.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Buehler made FYS129 super fun! The information and questions that he asked during the classes helped to provide more context to the films and background about topics related to the Middle East. The films were interesting and there were lots of extra credit opportunities. Dr. Buehler is an extremely kind and knowledgeable professor!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

I took him for FYS 129 and I thought the class was interesting. Homework is just watching a movie and then preparing for a discussion. I am taking him again next semester for my UNHO 101 and I think it will be fun

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Overall the class was challenging yet rewarding in the sense that you will get better over the semester. He is very understanding as well as engaging. The coursework could be seen as a little challenging but overall I would definitely take his course again!

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
MEST463
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a great teacher who really cares about his students. His Middle East politics class is very interesting and enjoyable. I highly recommend!!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor Buehler gives great feedback throughout the semester, and helps you to succeed if you take advice from the feedback. Course content was very exciting and I loved learning about the Middle East. So glad that I took this class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 20, 2023
Would take again

This class is challenging in the best way. The readings were very insightful and interesting to read. Professor Buehler gives very detailed feedback on each assignment. Each assignment has a very clear purpose. Very glad I took this course. I would recommend him to anyone!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2023
Would take again

Prof Buehler was fantastic. I took this class over the winter mini term and was nervous for how that would go crammed into such a short time frame, but he made it clear and easy. Grant it, the class isn't "easy", it is a 400 level class after all, but he made completing assignments and doing the work an easy process for a fast online class. A+

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2023
Would take again

This was a winter mini-term course and the workload wasn't too much at all! I learned a lot, and I never felt overwhelmed. Dr. Buehler gives a video lecture for each module where he summarizes the main points from the readings, which helps when you write about them for the main assignments.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Jan 21, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a phenomenal professor who's very easily accessible to his students. He gives great feedback and grades assignments in a very timely manner so you're never left in the dark about what your grade is. HIs lectures are clear and easy to follow, which makes the class itself much more manageable. Highly recommend taking a course with him!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Jan 21, 2023
Would take again

I thoroughly enjoyed taking Dr. Buehler's class. Dr. Buehler was able to take an issue as complex as democratization in the Middle East and made it incredibly accessible and interesting to learn about. Dr. Buehler provides great feedback and makes it easy for anyone to succeed if you're willing to put in the work and learn. I definitely recommend.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Jan 22, 2023
Would take again

I absolutely loved taking this course! His class is a lot of work, but easy to navigate and very meaningful information. I really enjoyed this class and would love to take his another course by him.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 22, 2023
Would take again

Great class! Professor Buehler is encouraging and gives good and timely feedback. There is a lot of reading, but the material is interesting.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2023
Would take again

All around great class. A good amount of reading but nothing crazy if you are a polisci major. I did however take the winter term course so it was shortened. I would definitely recommend the shorter semester for this class!! He was very responsive and wanted to help. Just do the work and follow the syllabus and you will get a A!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Jan 25, 2023
Would take again

I took Matt Buehler course for the winter mini-term this past January. With this course taking place online I was able to stay at home longer over the winter break. The writing assignments are not hard at all and Professor Buehler give you a lot of feed back so you can do better on the next assignment.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
May 2, 2023
Would take again

This class was not hard at all. If you watched the films you would know everything for the quiz and then the rest of class was a discussion about it.

5.0
2.0
FYS101
Grade: A+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

He was a great professor and really enriched class material through discussion.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
4.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

very easy class just go to class and talk other than that there is one final essay at the end

5.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
May 2, 2023
Would take again

I took him for an honors elective and the class was great!

2.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A-
May 2, 2023

Honestly he's nice but he sucks at responding to emails or working with students if they have conflicts with class (i.e. exam review for another class). The movies he picked for the class were pretty good, ngl.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
UNHO101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2023

He was a fine teacher and discussion sections were fun and entertaining.

4.0
2.0
FYS101
May 2, 2023
Would take again

Class was interesting and not too hard. Just have to watch a movie each week and show up for the quiz to prove you watched it. There is a research essay at the end of the semester, so just try and get started on that earlier rather than later.

5.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

Super chill and this class was very easy you had to watch a movie once a week on your own time then in class, you'd have a participation quiz which was so easy and then a discussion about the movie.

4.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
May 2, 2023
Would take again

This class was only a one hour class, and he treated it as such. There was hardly a workload except for the final paper, but we had the whole semester to work on it. He is always prepared for discussion. It was a relatively enjoyable class.

5.0
3.0
UNHO101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2023
Would take again

UNHO101 was really enjoyable and interesting. The workload was not difficult as long as you watch the movies and complete the final project. I would definitely recommend taking this class!

Participation matters
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Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
UNHO101
Grade: A+
May 3, 2023
Would take again

Great teacher and a great class! Always made class discussions interested and not much work outside of class other than watching movies! Would take again!

5.0
4.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
May 3, 2023
Would take again

Good teacher. Class was kinda a pain for a 1 credit hour. Time commitment. Final paper isn't hard just time consuming.

5.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A+
May 4, 2023
Would take again

pretty chill. not a lot of work, but you have to show up to class.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A+
May 4, 2023
Would take again

Not a bad class. He was pretty chill. you have to go to class

Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
May 31, 2023
Would take again

Professor Buehler was an amazing professor for this course. He has some of the best lectures I have seen and gives you very well feedback in order to receive an A in the course.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

This was for an online may-mester. Start of the class he clearly stated what the assignments were and how to do them and when they were due. 6 300-500 short papers and 3 video summaries.

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Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

The class was very interesting topic. It is something that I've been interested in for awhile, and because the Professor lived there he was able to give personal experiences in the lectures. The class has a lot of reading for a may mester. If you have a free time during then I recommend. If you do not, then I would say take it over a full semester

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Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: B
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

This is an amazing class to take during the mini-term. If you need a 300-400 level requirement, I would highly recommend this class with Matt!

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Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

I took this course during the mini term so it was asynchronous which was nice for the summer. The work was relatively easy. If anything, it could just be time consuming because of all the readings.

5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

There is a lot of reading and writing, but it is not bad. Professor Buehler gives a lot of good feedback. Overall, it is a great class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Buehler does a great job running this online course. I took the summer mini term which is very condensed. He executes it very well. I appreciate his feedback and attention to detail. Definitely take Dr. Buehler if you want to learn something.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed watching Dr. Buehler's lectures as he gave great insight into our topics from his own personal experience living in the Middle East! There is a lot of reading in this course but I feel like it really challenged me to learn something new!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

Really intelligent and genuinely cares about student success. Absolutely worth taking and it is obvious he is passionate about teaching.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

Professor Buehler really is awesome and definitely is there to help students, not just give coursework and meet deadlines. I learned more in a mini-term class than in most of my regular classes, not to mention got a credit out of the way and boosted my GPA.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Buehler does a great job running this online course. I took the summer mini term which is very condensed. He executes it very well. I appreciate his feedback and attention to detail. Definitely take Dr. Buehler if you want to know about why democracy is hard to achieve in the middle east.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

I took POLS463 online for the Summer Mini Term and the syllabus made the assignments easier to work through. We had Summary Papers of readings and Professor Buehler told us which parts of the readings to focus most on while grading our assignments and providing feedback promptly. Would take again!

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

It is a lot of reading but he publishes lectures and highlights what to pay attention to in the reading. He gives good feedback on assignments if you submit them in a timely manner. The due dates are very flexible. Great professor!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed this course! His lectures are really clear and easy to follow.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

I took this course as a summer mini-term. The class was asynchronous and fully online, but the criteria for successfully completing the course were very clear and organized. Professor Buehler's lectures were understandable and informative and the content was interesting. This is coming from someone who is not a political science major.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

A very knowledgeable professor, structured the course very well to get a good understanding of the Middle East.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

His lectures are very helpful for the course, they helped me a lot. Thank you Dr. Buehler!

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Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

Really great professor online. I've only taken him online so far but I'd definitely take a class of his in person.

Get ready to read
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Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2023

He is a good professor but he does grade harshly, he wants the very fine details to be included within essays and will not shy away from taking off points for those small details.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
POLS370
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2023
Would take again

Took this over the summer fully online and it was the same amount of work as my other 3 summer courses combined so not the most conducive course for a condensed semester in my opinion. He is a tough grader but is very passionate about the content. The recorded lectures were very engaging and he does a good job of breaking down difficult material.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
POLS370
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2023
Would take again

My professor was very straight forward with the deadlines and requirements for the course, which was super helpful to me.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS370
Grade: A-
Aug 4, 2023
Would take again

Great professor overall. He gets to your grading your assignments very quickly and gives you good feedback to improve your grade. Would take again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
POLS370
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2023
Would take again

This class has a very reasonable workload, and it's work that isn't tremendously tedious. All of the readings, videos, and documentaries worked together perfectly to truly enhance our understanding of the regions we were learning about! He's not a super tough grader either as long as he can tell you are doing the work.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
POLS370
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2023
Would take again

I took Professor Buehler for a summer course, and it was the most flexible I've ever seen regarding assignment dates. He was very clear at the beginning of the semester when the due dates were, and it was up to the student to plan their appropriate timeline. I would take this professor again if given the opportunity.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS370
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed the class. Definitely recommend if you are a POLS major. He is a little bit of a tough grader but he gives great feedback. There are lots of readings but they're very interesting and insightful.

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Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
POLS370
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2023
Would take again

Fun class, learned a lot.

5.0
2.0
POLS370
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 8, 2023
Would take again

Even though course was online, very charismatic Professor with simple guidelines and requirements for the course. Quite accommodating as well.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: A-
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

Dr buehler a an amazing professor and even better person. His lectures were clear and concise. His course was writing heavy but the writings come naturally if you pay attention to his recorded lectures and do

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

Easy online class. As someone who does not typically study the topics covered in 463, it was easy to pick up quickly and give professor what he was looking for in assignments. Would definitely take the in person classes.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler was a great instructor, and the fastest grader I have ever had. I enjoyed the content of this course and how organized it was. I can't recommend professor Buehler enough!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is absolutely amazing. He is engaging, is willing to work with the students, and understands that life gets in the way sometimes. This online course had only one official deadline, which was incredibly helpful as I worked full-time during this break. 10/10, would definitely take again!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

This class was taught exactly like how an online class should be. Prof B provided valuable resources to help us with the workload, and gave us the flexibility to get work done on our own time while also reminding us of due dates and not being overly pestering about it.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Respected
4.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

Good course, and interesting content. The assignments are not that hard, but you'll need more time than you think to be able to analyze the readings. Summary papers were a struggle to stay within word count and meet prompt expectations.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

This was a good class I took for the winter mini term. It was basically watching lectures and reading materials and writing summary papers. You also have to watch a film, read a book, and watch a lecture and do video summaries. I would recommend the class.

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Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

I took this in the winter term, and it was asynchronous. The work is not difficult but can be time-consuming. Most assignments are just read and respond, and he gives suggested deadlines throughout the course. Very clear on expectations. I would take it again.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

10/10 Professor, I would take again.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

I took this as a winter class. He has about 9 things due, and 6 of those are analyses of the reading, making up 90% of your grade. He makes the text for a class easily available and even has video summaries for the reading. He has things due all in one day. The best part, it was an asynchronous class. We also had no final paper or project.

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Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

I took this as a winter class and it was fairly easy. We only had about nine assignments due, six of them or analysis of the reading, which took up about 90% of the grade. It was a asynchronous class and he may things do all on one day.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

Literally, the best Political Science class I've taken here at UT. I would consider his class as an easy A. His video lectures helped a lot of the reading was so hard to understand and he didn't have an unnecessary amount of work. He grades pretty reasonably as well and grades quickly. Overall I learned a lot would definitely take him again

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

I took this as a winter mini term course and to say I was nervous would be an understatement. However, Professor Buehler made the course very interesting and easy to follow even though it was very quick paced! Material was interesting! It's a lot of reading but the topics were very interesting and fun to follow along with!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler made this winter mini term class very straightforward and easy to follow! I really enjoyed his class. I was definitely hesitant for this course as I didn't know much about the Middle East prior, but he made the course interesting! It was a fast paced course but was great. REALLY great feedback to better grades moving forward!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

The class was well organized when using articles, lectures, and prompts. The professor provided clear and timely feedback to each assignment and helped improve my writing. The course's discussion and assignments were very interesting and informative as well.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
MEST463
Grade: A-
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

The winter mini-term class was simple to follow and understand, thanks to professor Buehler! I had a great time in his class. I was apprehensive about taking this course, but he made it intriguing! The course moved quickly. There was Also amazingly responsive throughout the entirety of the course.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

I had Professor Buehler for Poli Sci 463 I really enjoyed his lectures I thought they were super informative and helpful. He provided very good feedback and was a fair grader. I liked how he organized the class especially for a faced paced mini term class. I would take a class with this professor again.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
4.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

The course material for my class was pretty interesting and certainly very dense (as a freshman, interpreting the material has been the most difficult reading I've ever had assigned). The assignments themselves feel very fairly outlined and easy to follow though, which let me have an enjoyable time going through the coursework.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Jan 20, 2024
Would take again

I took his winter mini-term class and I was very pleased with him and the class. All the work is laid out in front of you from the jump, and although the time is not plenty the articles are NOT SMALL. The short paper questions are pretty straightforward which is a big positive. I was happy the class wasn't as hard as other mini-term classes.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2024
Would take again

I had him for an Asynchronous class, there was a lot of work but he gave us clear suggested deadlines and was always quick to provide feedback. The lectures were clear to understand and enjoyable, and the outside readings were relevant to the course and interesting. Very good class overall, and I highly recommend it.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler was very friendly and his course was interesting. Would recommend him.

Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is passionate about education and it shows in his lectures. He is a great professor and quickly gives constructive feedback on graded assignments. I took POLS 463/ Politics and Power in the Middle East. I took the class during winter mini-term and it was pretty condensed, but I appreciate the online aspect. Easy A if you do the reading!

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Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

Our section of UNHO 101 was on global politics in film. It was obvious that he knew a lot about the topics that were in the movies we watched. He is very passionate about politics which made class interesting. The class was very relaxed and not hard at all outside of an essay assignment.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler is a good professor and very accessible outside of class. He wants to make this an easy A if you show up and have watched the assigned movie. Solid 50/50 on the movies being good. Only actual assignment is a paper he tells you about the first week of class that you have almost the entire semester to complete. Would take again!

Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Buehler's class was fun, laid back, and focused on group discussion. He was always very quick to answer any emails/ questions, and he genuinely wants everyone to do well. He is very passionate about the topics discussed in class which keeps the class very interesting and engaging.

5.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
May 2, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler was amazing in this course and showed how much he cared for his students! He told us at the beginning that this class was meant to be an easy A and he stood by it. As long as you watched the weekly movie and came to class to discuss it, there were no problems grade wise. I really enjoyed this class and would take him again!

4.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A+
May 3, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler was super nice! I had him for UNHO 101 which is required for my honor program and the class isn't that much work. We would watch a movie once a week before each class and discuss in class with a one question quiz (super easy if you watch it). There's one project at the end of the semester, but he's a generous grader!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
UNHO101
Grade: A+
May 6, 2024
Would take again

He was alright.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
UNHO101
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

He is a very nice professor. This class was very fun and interesting. You just have to watch movies, discuss them, and do a project over some movies.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler taught my online POLS 465 class and I enjoyed having him. The class was taken during the summer mini-term and therefore I did not meet with him, however, there was little need for clarification during this course. His lectures were well-organized and straight forward.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
So many papers
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2024
Would take again

POLS 463 with Prof Buehler was my favorite class at UTK. This class was during the summer mini-term but I wish it was a full semester. Buehler gives great feedback on your writing assignments - be sure to read the books & watch his lectures as it will make the writing assignments easier (and you learn so much!!)

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
POLS465
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2024
Would take again

I took this class for the summer mini-term. There was A LOT of reading and that was the main way to learn the content. There were few things to be graded by, but he grades relatively fairly and gives good feedback. He is very knowledgeable about the class and seems to enjoy teaching it.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
MEST463
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, definetely recommend. He worked with me so I was able to take the summer class while studying abroad and not get behind. It is an interesting course, I recommend to reach out if you are confused, he will help you.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS465
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Buehler's online classes are phenomenal. His lectures are interesting and well-organized. He is very concise and articulate on the subjects. These lecture videos do NOT waste time and he explains the core arguments of the readings to help you process them. POLS articles can be dense but his lectures make them easier. He is also quite caring.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
MEST463
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

Good content and meaningful books that you read. Easy course set at your own pace. Interesting information in lectures.

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Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
POLS465
Grade: A-
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor is well organized and clearly laid out course work over the mini term. Made it easy to work through everything quickly.

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5.0
3.0
POLS465
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

I love this teacher so much! His online video lectures tell you everything you need to know for the summary papers, and he gives excellent feedback. On some nights, I have turned in a paper, only to have it graded with feedback within the hour. 10/10 I would take this class again.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS465
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

Super easy going and understanding. He is an easy grader too.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS465
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

The course is fairly simply if you do the work and put in the effort. The online lectures are extremely helpful and well organized. The lectures have all the information necessary to successfully answer the short essay questions throughout the course.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS465
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler is a very quick grader and responds to emails quickly as well. He has students read a lot of material but will some times highlight the key points so it is not that bad.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
POLS465
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2024
Would take again

Very effective in lectures, is very good at getting across important information but still keeping discussion interesting and fast paced. All lectures also had visual aids which were helpful in clarifying important information. When submitting essays we received grades sometimes within hours of our submission and always had very clear feedback.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS465
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 6, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Buehler's course was very interesting and not too challenging.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
POLS465
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 6, 2024
Would take again

Great Professor, would take his courses again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2024
Would take again

Watch one film a week, 1Q quiz that covers a major event of the movie (just to prove you watched it), group discussion about that stories given country and problem. You'll come to learn some really interesting cultural differences throughout this course, and Dr. Buehler could not be more chill. One 5 page paper and that's it. Take the course!

Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2024
Would take again

Good professor, fun class. Would definitely take again.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2024
Would take again

Great professor and an extremely easy class. Just watch the movies assigned and show up to class and you'll get an easy A. The discussions were interesting as well. Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Great professor! Just show up and take an easy 1 question quiz on a movie each week. One 5 page essay at the end of the semester. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, even better guy. I took the online version of this class, and it went very well. Do not wait until last minute to do all of the assignments or you simply will not get them done as well as you should, if you finish them at all. He will help you as much as you allow him to do so. Take advantage of a good professor when you see one!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

Great class that you're able to do at your own pace, 18 assignments max

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

You can do things at your own pace

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: B
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

He did a fantastic job at encouraging students to stay on track during the asynchronous course. He responded to emails quickly and gave good feedback on assignments to help students improve.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

All assignments due at the end of the sem. but he would have suggested deadlines and remind students about them throughout the course. There are a lot of readings for the papers due each week but his videos are helpful to get started on the papers. Overall great professor, very helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend taking this class!!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

Professor Buehler is a wonderful professor. You can tell that he cares a lot about the subject and he brings a lot of personal experience to the classroom as well. You have a lot of room to design your own schedule in this course since the assignments aren't technically due until the last day of the semester. His feedback is also very helpful!

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Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: C+
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

It is in your best interest to at least start writing one paper a week starting 3-4 weeks into the semester. There are a total of 15 papers and 3 video assignments due.

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Clear grading criteria
So many papers
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

Asynchronous class and he lets you complete the whole course on your own time. There are weekly writing assignments, and you can either do them by the suggested due dates or you can complete them by the end of the semester. I highly suggest completing the work by the suggested due dates or you will be swamped at the end of the semester.

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Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Buehler was an amazing teacher during my online course. He was always prompt in his response any time I tried to get in touch with him, and his grading for assignments is fair and consistent. As long as you follow the rubric you'll get an A in the class.

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Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2024
Would take again

A lot of assignments, get ahead early. I'd submit 2 papers and see what he says before submitting the rest. Does not give feedback until they are submitted. 18 total assignments

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Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2024
Would take again

For this class, you have to read scholarly articles every week and then write a 300-word summary answering the question for the week. Although the work is time-consuming, the assignments are purposeful and not difficult. Dr. Buehler is extremely passionate about this class, and you can tell he just wants his students to succeed.

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Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Buehler was awesome. He gives good feedback on homework. Would take him again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Great class! I took it asynchronously. Assignments were all due in December with suggested deadlines throughout the semester. Buehler gives great feedback as you turn in assignments so you can continue to improve your work. The workload is 100% manageable - just don't put it all off. Would definitely take again!

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Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Good class, relatively easy. mostly readings and responses.

5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2025
Would take again

Fantastic professor. I took his asynchronous mini-term class, and it is well organized and structured. He provides suggested deadlines that help guide you. It is a heavy reading class, but a lot of the readings are pretty interesting.

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Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2025
Would take again

I took this class over the winter term, so the work was condensed in a short amount of time. But would definitely take his class or other classes he teaches again, he gives great feedback, and you should do well in the class if you do your assignments on time and read the given material used to complete the assignments.

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5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2025
Would take again

I have taken Professor Buehler for multiple courses, and they have all been designed in a similar way. If you are willing to read and place analytical thoughts about the readings down in short papers, you will do well in the class. He gives great feedback to improve throughout the semester, and is who you want to take for these courses.

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5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2025
Would take again

This was my first class with Prof. Buehler, taken online during the Winter Mini-Term. I enjoyed the class and feel it was worthwhile taking it. He provides valuable feedback to the summary papers that are the biggest portion of your grade. Overall, I would recommend both the class and Prof. Buehler.

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5.0
2.0
MEST463
Grade: A-
Jan 15, 2025
Would take again

Very flexible and chooses good reading materials.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2025
Would take again

This class with Dr. Buehler felt very fulfilling even if it was a short 2 week mini-term. I got out a lot of learning about Middle Eastern/North African politics, so I definitely do not regret taking this course. The workload was great and not overwhelming in the slightest for the short semester. I wish I could take another class with him!

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Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a fantastic professor. He is so knowledgeable about what he is talking about. His classes are engaging and the way he teaches makes you want to learn more. I've have him for both FYS and POLS 463 and can attest that he is very caring and approachable. Totally recommend.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is a fantastic professor. He is very engaging and makes you want to learn the material not cram it in. I took him for FYS and now POLS 463 and can attest that he has a teaching style that really draws your attention. Truly truly recommend him. POLS 463 was not the easiest course, but it was worthwhile. Def recommend him

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler created a welcoming learning environment, and it is very clear he loves to teach. The content provided encouraged me to continue research on the topics discussed. Professor Buehler is very knowledgeable about the Middle East and is easily accessible for further communication. It is clear he wants his students to succeed.

5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is clearly very passionate about his work and political science. While this was a mini-term class, I did not feel that there was too much work expected. He provides very helpful feedback and clearly wants his students to succeed. He has structured his Canvas page and class to be very user friendly. I would like to have him again!

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Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is obviously in love with what he teaches and it's contagious. I took the Winter Mini-Term version of POLS 463. I 100% recommend both this class and Dr. Buehler to any student out there. Dr. Buehler's structured material and positive feedback make staying on top of things easy. The only "textbook" you need is one of 2 novels.

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5.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler is very organized and detailed in his instructions, which I appreciated during my asynchronous course. The modules were easy to follow and he frequently sent out relevant accouterments that answered my questions. He provided helpful feedback and I appreciated his lectures as they were concise and easy to understand.

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Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 18, 2025
Would take again

This class was difficult due to the amount of reading in such a short period of time, however, professor Buehler explains the material very clearly in his video lectures, and it helped me understand the course much better as a person who has never taken a political science course.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
POLS463
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 18, 2025
Would take again

This was an 11-day long winter course with no meetings. All assignments were due on the 11th day. I think Professor Buehler laid out a completely fair workload for that amount of time and made the subject matter as interesting and impactful as possible given the limited timeframe of the course.

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4.0
2.0
POLS463
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler is a great professor, and is very knowledgable about the information in the course. There is a lot of reading in the course so be sure to you give yourself enough time to read the assigned documents thoroughly as some can be a little difficult. Overall the class was good, and I would take it again.

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Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLS370
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

This review is for POLS 371-Terrorism and Political Violence. The course was online with a total of 15 policy briefs. No quizzes/exams/projects. He gives SO MUCH feedback on the briefs so you know how to improve. Reading heavy but a lot of extra credit!

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2.0
4.0
POLS370
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2025

15 papers all due by May 6 but plan on working on them earlier otherwise you'll be drowning. They require a lot of work and seem to be graded more intensely when submitted at the end of the semester.

Tough grader
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So many papers
5.0
4.0
POLS371
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

He cares a lot about setting up his students to be successful. His memos were all due at the end of the semester, which let you work on them on your own pace. He grades fairly and offers lots of extra credit. Don't take this class if you're not great with reading heavy courses or struggle to be disciplined in asynchronous classes.

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5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler wants you to get a good grade. The readings are all great and you will need to use them to answer the weekly homework memos. He grades fast and gives feedback as you submit your assignments, so you can apply his comments to future assignments. Overall I enjoyed the class and the content was really captivating.

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4.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Do not take POLS 371 if you do not like to read a lot. For the course, you only have to submit 15 Policy Briefs and they are all due on the last day of class but there are soft deadlines that he recommends and I HIGHLY recommend utilizing the soft deadlines because the briefs themselves can take about 2-3 hours total to read and write.

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5.0
2.0
POLS371
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler class was good and easy he has a very clear rubric for the online papers. No tests or quizzes. The readings some weeks were long but as long as you spend maybe an hour or two a week on the class you wont have a problem.

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Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

This professor is excellent at communicating and grading within a timely manner and grading in a timely manner. Oftentimes he graded my papers within hours. His lectures were informative and helpful in completing the assignments. I would recommend this professor and would take another one of his classes. He was exceptional.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
FYS129
Grade: Not sure yet
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Buehler is a fantastic professor. I am in my third year now, and he is probably the most knowledgeable and experienced professor in my time here. A lot of reading though

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4.0
2.0
FYS129
Grade: A-
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler is an awesome teacher!! Just show up to lectures and you'll get a good grade. Just make sure to look on canvas for any announcements, he tends to post things you need to know on there.

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4.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A+
May 5, 2025
Would take again

I really enjoyed the lectures. They were well spoken and detailed. If you are having troubles with his assignments in POLS371 WATCH LECTURES. I almost learned that the hard way. One thing I disliked is the ABSURDLY LOW word count for PB's. He is very lenient with it however but changing the word count on the syllabus would be better.

Tough grader
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5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler is extremely knowledgable on the course material he teaches and I was able to learn so much in this class. The entire class is graded on 15 policy brief essays due at the end. One downside is the word count is extremely difficult to abide by considering the amount of supplemental readings and videos required for the briefs.

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Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
POLS371
Grade: A+
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Great! Love his classes!

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Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A-
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Really interesting coursework and very autonomous course. Learned alot and would recommend to anyone to take the course.

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5.0
4.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler was such an understanding professor that also encourages us to learn about such important topics! He provides great feedback and is a clear grader. I have taken him before, and would definitely recommend to a colleague.

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So many papers
5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler is a very knowledgeable professor. I took his class last semester, and I enjoyed it, which led me to take his class again! He assigns all coursework for the semester at the beginning, with it being due on the last day of classes. This class is very easy as long as you stay on top of the work.

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Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
2.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
May 29, 2025
Would take again

I did not start my work when I should have, so I am scrambling a little... but his Lectures and "optional" videos in each module were so helpful! I have long been confused about the conflicts in the Middle East for years now, and through this mini-course, it is finally clicking. Would take again. Be ready to read, but none of it is fluff!

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5.0
4.0
POLS371
Grade: A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

This is one of the best classes you'll ever take as long as you stay on top of it! there is a lot of reading/watching to do but the content is interesting and the assignments are fun to complete once you get the hang of them. he will tell you exactly how to improve if you dont get a good grade and really wants you to do better in his class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Took this 15-day Maymester class online and was nervous at first, but now on the other side it was straightforward and easy, especially for 3 credits. There's a GOOD amount of reading and videos daily, but it's doable—even while I was traveling. I learned and retained more than in some semester classes. Read info and write a 500 word response.

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5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Great professor who really seems to care about his students' success. Would recommend to anyone!

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4.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

He is very organized, and quick to give feedback. He gives great structured feedback. Just make sure to do the work and watch the lectures.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: B-
May 30, 2025
Would take again

This class is a LOT of reading. You can't skip them because they have to be a big part of the arguments you make throughout each paper. If you have to skip a paper, DO NOT make it the first one. It's the foundation of every other paper, otherwise, he is a fair grader.

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So many papers
5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
May 30, 2025
Would take again

I took his class during the May mini-term. The workload wasn't that bad. Lots of reading, but he doesn't expect you to write too much. For a class on terrorism in the Middle East, he is very careful about trying to remain unbiased and provides different perspectives. He gives useful feedback on papers, and he loves what he does. Would take again.

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Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLS371
Grade: B+
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Very helpful and fair to all students when giving advice about assignments. Let's you work at your own pace.

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Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
POLS371
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Graded assignments in a very timely manner. Great professor and would attend other classes of his.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler is very passionate on what he teaches which makes for a good professor that actually teaches. Has lectures, provides clear instructions, fast and helpful replies. I took his online terrorism and violence class, although, reading heavy it is very interesting and I definently recommend.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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5.0
4.0
POLS371
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

He was a very knowledgable professor and the lectures posted were helpful and short. The readings, while definitely long, were also really supplemental to my understanding of the material. He is a generous grader who gives great feedback. The only assignments we had in the course were Policy Briefs, and they were easy to complete if you read.

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5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Took this class as a mini term, so a lot of readings in a short period, but the readings were worth doing. Prof. Buehler organizes the online class well and provides quick, detailed feedback on all assignments, would take again!

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5.0
3.0
POLS371
Grade: Not sure yet
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Buehler is a highly knowledgable professor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. This course was taken as a mini-term, so there was a lot of material to consume in a short period of time. However, prof Buehler provided clear grading criteria, graded in a timely manner, and provided constructive feedback. Highly recommend

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POLS465
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Buehler is rated as well as he is for a reason. He is super knowledgeable, well spoken, and easy to follow. The class is graded on 8 short papers and 3 short video assignments that are all super easy and manageable. I wish he taught more classes in person!

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
FYS101
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

Great professor that got stuck with an incredibly boring class and curriculum, but take him if able!

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