3.4

Perri Lampe

Political Science - Metropolitan Community College: Maple Woods

3.4
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
76%
Would Retake
144
Reviews
3.4
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

76%

Would Retake

144

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What Students Say

Turn in all hw & pass wC

136 - 2.0 rating

AVOID the online class

POLS135 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

64%

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A+ (6)
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Based on 38 reported grades
A: 17
A+: 6
B: 4
Not sure yet: 3
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Clear grading criteria (13)
Lots of homework (13)
Participation matters (7)
Gives good feedback (7)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
So many papers (6)
Hilarious (5)
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POLITICALSCIEN

5.0

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POLI137

5.0

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POSC110

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5.0

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4.0

Reviews (144)
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5.0
PLS136
Aug 21, 2002

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PLS135
Aug 19, 2003

No Comments

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PLS
Nov 12, 2003

GOOD GOD...STAY AWAY! SOOO unclear on what she wants and expects, and then hands out C's, D's, and F's like nobodys business. In less you are really into PLS, don't take her...take someone else...I'm sure they would be a lot more understanding.

4.0
2.0
POLS135
Apr 16, 2004

Easy grade, just do what's asked (which isn't much) and you'll get an A.

3.0
2.0
POLISCI
Apr 16, 2004

if you're a conservative you'll love her. i've never heard so much clinton bashing and bush praising in my life. i'm a democrat and my grade reflected it. i couldn't stay interested when my party is getting dismembered.

3.0
2.0
POLS
May 10, 2004

Unclear on what she wants on assignments

1.0
5.0
POLS136
May 15, 2004

Goodness... this class is more than a challenge. The assignments are overwhelmingly vague. And, although she will incourage you to not read the book, the tests come from it. And, once you make your opinion heard, it WILL be heald against you

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5.0
POLSCI
Nov 22, 2004

I'm not sure she lives in reality. Mean during class, unclear on assignments, and spends the entire class bashing Democrats. Late to class everyday, skips class regularly. Never in her office. Encourages to not read book, but tests from it. Lectures useless. Avoid at all costs.

5.0
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POLITICALSCIEN
Dec 22, 2004

i absolutely hated politics before i took her class...now i understand it a lot more clearly. her tests and assignments are hard but they teach you a lot. first test might be hard but they get better. i was so dumb in politics before i entered and afterwards i pulled an A at the end of the class.

4.0
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POLS130
Mar 17, 2005

A bit odd, but a decent teacher. She is tough on MLA format when it comes to papers. If you pay attention, do your work, and have a modicum of intelligence, you'll receive a good grade. This business about her bias is misdirected and misguided.

3.0
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AMERICANGOV
Apr 11, 2005

You had better come with you ass and head wired together, because it's a challenging class. More toward what a *real* college class would be like (if this wasn't a community college). She bashes both parties equally, and is very funny, and quirky. Take notes, read book, you can do well.

3.0
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POLISCI
Apr 22, 2005

This lady is a teacher who seems not to have much time to teach. She lets you know what she requires and sticks with it. Didn't learn too much from the class, but did get an "A".

5.0
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POLITICALSCIEN
Jun 6, 2005

Great teacher....helps out a lot.

5.0
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POLS135
Jul 29, 2005

Great teacher. Helps inspire students.

3.0
3.0
POLI100
Sep 5, 2005

The clogs.

3.0
2.0
POLS136
Sep 20, 2005

Must read the book since test comes from it and not the notes. Gives you the 50pt essays 2 weeks in advance to turn in with your test, can turn it in early for 5 EC, has you get into groups to discuss politics. Shows her bias as a republician, so hold your tongue, she will hold it against you. Doesn't allow you into class after she starts lectures

5.0
3.0
POLITICALSCIEN
Grade: C
Sep 23, 2005

I absolutely loved being in Perri's class. She is very right winged and very proud of it. She is very sure of her views and can back it although she is fair regardless of her beliefs. Don't come at her with something you can't back.

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POLS137
Sep 29, 2005

This teacher will make a fool out of you if you let her. DO NOT let her know what party you belong to if any she WILL hold it against you. The best way I know to describe this teacher is a ****. Plain and simple. AVOID AT ALL COST!

3.0
5.0
POLS136
May 1, 2006

VERY HARD CLASS!!

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3.0
POLSC136
Nov 7, 2006

Lampe cracks me up. She really keeps the class interesting. Make sure you really study for tests and do all of the assignments and an A should be very obtainable. Def. recommend her class.

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POLI137
Jan 2, 2007

I would highly recommend Perri as a professor. Very interesting lectrues, and most helpful when you ask for help/clarity. Follow directions, show up for class, do everything on time, and you'll get a good grade. One will learn all about their local government, good stuff.

4.0
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POL136
Sep 10, 2007

Perri is a really fun teacher if you do what she says. The tests can be tricky if you don't read the questions carefully and choose the best answer. Just do what is required and have an opposing opinion with her. She loves to debate. I loved her class. She was my favorite teacher there.

5.0
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POLS136
Feb 10, 2008

AWESOME! I learned more in her class than any other I have taken. Take good notes, tests are predictable, and she allows you to argue answers in class that were marked wrong to change. Lectures are important, all the info is in the lecture, but she makes things interesting. Loved her class

5.0
4.0
POLISCI
Apr 19, 2008

I had no interest in Poli Sci except it was required. Mrs. Lampe has made the class loads of fun and very interesting. She doesn't use textbooks, and only has a few papers (very easy) to do. Definitely recommend taking her class.

5.0
2.0
POLS136
May 8, 2008

Professor Lampe is a fun teacher to have. It is obvious she really cares about politics, and wants her students to be involved. She makes lectures fun, and the writing assignments and tests are easy if you go to class, and work hard.

3.0
3.0
POLS136
May 22, 2008

I must be the only person who doesn't like this woman.

4.0
3.0
POLS120
Jul 24, 2008

really boring, but pretty easy.

4.0
4.0
POLYS136
Oct 9, 2008

I loved this class. Perri is a really fun teacher, but it is by no means an 'easy' class.

4.0
3.0
POLYS135
Oct 12, 2008

Great, experienced teacher.

5.0
3.0
POL136
Nov 3, 2008

She is a goodnatured woman! She tries to keep it real with you. If you can BS your writing assignments to look legit you will get a B no doubt! I liked the class!

5.0
2.0
POSC110
Nov 6, 2008

She is the best teacher Ive ever had. She was very supporitive and even helped me out with things on a personal basis. I love her!

4.0
2.0
POLS135
Nov 21, 2008

Perri is absolutely hilarious! I couldnt go one class without laughing. She is fun and very interesting. She does do things a little off the wall but it all works out in the end. Show up do what she asks and you will get an A!

5.0
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POLS136
Feb 19, 2009

Just more praise from me. Best teacher I've ever had, class is easy if you try, not for slackers!! P.S. She can help you network if you impress her.

2.0
3.0
POLYS135
Apr 2, 2009

she is NOT computer savvy.

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5.0
POLS135
Apr 13, 2009

she never expresses what she wants her students to do. she is suck

1.0
5.0
POLS135
Apr 13, 2009

this is a very hard class. and she does not explain what she wants from you. then fail you.

5.0
1.0
POLI135
May 6, 2009

The assignments are fairly easy, the required reading is a breeze, and she makes the lectures interesting. I was absolutely dreading this class, but it was highly enjoyable. Certainly not for slackers though.I'm actually considering taking another PoliSci class from her next semester just because I liked the class so much.

4.0
2.0
POLS136
Mar 17, 2010

I had this class on-line and I read her rating on here before I took the class. I was actually interested in the content so that made it easier. By the complaints of my fellow on-line learners they did not like the class but I loved it and I actually learned stuff.

4.0
2.0
POLS136
Apr 5, 2010

I took this class online a year ago and although it was somewhat easy, this class was mostly good for those who work independently. There are weekly papers. I did not like the quizzes because some of the questions were unfamiliar. Therefore, I got points off for something she did not cover in her lectures. She must have reused her in-class quizzes.

3.0
3.0
POLS120
Jul 26, 2010

Funny lady but hard. Very hard tests that make no sense. doesn't have a text book. all you have to study with is your notes. Have to write at least 1 paper a week and she makes you bring newspaper articles every week so you can evaluate them.

5.0
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POLS136
Aug 8, 2010

WOW. I can NOT believe there are students who do not like Perri! She is the most laid back and fun professor I have ever had. Had no interest in politics at all but I ended up being one that she caused to get involved, take action, and vote! The papers are easy if you just do what she assigns. Test questions can be tricky just read them. SHE ROCKS!

1.0
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POL135
Sep 24, 2010

I took this class online this summer... the first week's work was easy. Yes, I completed it. and then I was notified that I had been dropped by the instrutor. I tried emailing, calling.. NO RESPONSE. I'm less than satisfied with Perri Lampe.

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POLS136
Oct 30, 2010

Makes you do a lot of writing, hate it!

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POLS136
Nov 1, 2010

Lampe is like the best Government teacher at Maple. I took this class right out of high school and i took Government senior year and she helped reiterate things i have already learned. She is so funny and crazy out there! no cell phone or else you have to bring cookies!! I totally reccommend her

3.0
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POLSC135
Dec 9, 2010

I LOVE Mrs. Lampe! She is hilarious and dresses so funny. Her class really isn't that hard. A lot of work but its easy stuff. If you dont mind some work outside of class and need an A i Poly Sci...take her class. Its easy and entertaining. But don't miss to many days or she'll drop you!

4.0
1.0
POLI136
Dec 15, 2010

Perri Lampe's class is quite easy. She does a lot of teaching to the test. I took AP Gov in high school and knew 95% of the material in this class already. Most of the time, she ends class early, which is nice. If anyone has trouble understanding something, she is always willing to meet with them to discuss it.

4.0
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POLS136
Dec 15, 2010

Awesome teacher. A little bit nutty but keeps things interesting. Everything on the test she teaches and if not, she tells you otherwise to read the book and look for the bold words. Writing assignments are annoying but easy. They help boost grade. Tests are somewhat hard but fair.

3.0
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POLS137
Dec 19, 2010

Fun class, she was a great teacher and I got an A, however be prepared for lots of writing and reading and time on blackboard. Overall I had a good time.

3.0
3.0
POLS136
Dec 21, 2010

A lots of writing assingments, one with every single test which is 50% of your test grade. It gets very annoying but she is a very funny, nice teacher.

5.0
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POLS135
Dec 27, 2010

Mrs. Lampe is an awesome teacher! You will laugh and enjoy this class. A lot of writing assignments, and you'll put a bit of time into them but they're an easy A if you devote time to them. The class was awesome and I would highly recommend her! No textbook for this class just lectures which I liked. Her study guides are your guide to A's on tests.

3.0
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POLS135
Jan 26, 2011

Easy class if you pay attention

5.0
1.0
POLS135
Feb 10, 2011

Why the heck does Lampe have an Average rating? She is one of the best teachers at this school! She's helpful and a great person. She doesn't play favorites and it would take a heck of a lot to piss her off; she's easy going. Always a fun time in her class! Rock on Lampe, you're the best! :)

4.0
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POLS137
Apr 18, 2011

I loved this class. It was one of the funnest and easiest A's I have gotten. I went back after six years and enjoyed her class very much. She does require a lot of writing, but they are not hard and most of them I learned things from.

5.0
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POLS136
Apr 25, 2011

Shes a great teacher

5.0
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POLS136
May 3, 2011

This is a great class with a great teacher! She is very interesting and adapts well to the classroom environment. Her assignments are relevant and easy to handle and she gives opportunities for extra credit.

5.0
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POLS136
May 3, 2011

An awesome class with an awesome teacher! Very informative and interesting.

3.0
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POLS135
Jul 17, 2011

It's funny how some of these online instructors can't simply get an updated version of word so they can view the same assignments everyone else can. I have been told by a famly member who's a prof. that instructors are lazy and won't do anything for the student's convenience if it causes them an inconvenience particularly for online students.

1.0
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POLI135
Jul 17, 2011

Horrible online teacher. No book used, her notes are not always right and filled with spelling errors. Her due dates on assignments are wrong and she won't fix them. No real help available from her. Have to turn in assignments in old formats because she won't upgrade her Office. (which the college gives her for free.) ridiculous.

5.0
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POLS136
Oct 10, 2011

I loved having her! She was a great teacher. I took a hybrid class so the online assignment were a breeze! The tests were harder. Just take good notes in the lecture and study them well and you'll be good!

4.0
1.0
POLS136
Nov 5, 2011

Easy! Makes class very interesting. Gives plenty of opportunity to get your grade where you want it, tests aren't hard at all as long as you come to class you will be just fine.

4.0
2.0
POLSC136
Nov 27, 2011

Interesting class keeps your attention.

3.0
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POLS135
Dec 1, 2011

She was very funny but she required A LOT of work and assignments to be turned in and the tests were fairly challenging. Be prepared for a lot of homework but she is very interesting and can still keep you entertained.

3.0
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POLS135
Dec 21, 2011

Took this course as an online class. The instructor was slow to solve issues and was not great at responding to e-mail inquiries. The tests were very hard and we were not given ample time, nor all of the information in lectures. There was no textbook to reference. Also there were tests that had matching questions and there were missing answers.

4.0
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POLS136
Dec 31, 2011

She is a very nice helpful teacher. As soon as the semester started my car broke down and I had a hard time finding rides to class. She was very helpful and understanding. She even loaned me a book to help me out when I missed classes. Wonderful teacher. Even though I had to drop she did not hassle me for the book and I am taking her this semseter.

4.0
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POLS137
Jan 24, 2012

Oh man, get ready for a ride this teacher is something else. She is pretty nutty I would say, but has a passion for politics and wants you to participate. A lot of writing, and had some techonology issues, but she is pretty laid back and wants you to do well. This isn't an easy A as there is a good bit of writing and the test questions can be hard.

5.0
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POLSPOLS
Apr 9, 2012

She's awesome! If you show up, listen to her entertaining lectures, and participate and do the work you will do great. She's laid back in her personality but don't think that means she will hand you your grade -- YOU earn it. She rocks! Best teacher ever!

4.0
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POLS136
May 23, 2012

Lampe is a total nut! Uses no textbook. There is a lot of writing required and you have to pay attention in class to pass the exams. But the writing portions of the exams can save your butt like it did mine. She is passionate and wants you to participate. Overall shes good. Just dont text in class or you have to bring cookies for everyone. No joke.

2.0
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POLS136
Jul 29, 2012

I have taken many on-line classes in the past few years and this was the worst of all. All Quiz material is NOT covered in the lecture notes for that week. Does not follow her own instructions listed and makes them up as she goes. Overall very poor planning for the class material. Does not use spell check, spelling is poor and grammar is worse

5.0
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POLS135
Aug 9, 2012

Lampe is one of the best professors I've had in my college years!! I recommend her to all my friends & I wish I had the interest to be a political science major because I would mend my schedule to take her courses. She is very interesting & helpful. Her papers are easy of you read the instructions on what she clearly wants for her assignments. Her methods of teaching are interesting but very successful. If you do the work & listen in class, you'll get an A.

2.0
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POLS4498
Dec 20, 2012

This professor is absolutely your worst nightmare if you want answers to questions or clarity in your assignments. She would frequently take 3 plus days to respond to emails, her Blackboard page was messed up and, when her attention was drawn to it, told you to contact IT for help. When they said ONLY she could fix it, she refused to. HORRIBLE. RUN

3.0
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POLS136
May 13, 2013

I recommend her but be prepared for lots of busy work. Class is easy and dont use the book, she even says dont buy it. Her midterm and final are very hard but only make up 30-40% of the class the rest is busy work.

4.0
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POLSCI101
May 24, 2013

Took Hybrid. There is a lot of writing and EXTENSIVE research assignments in this class! She does not stress grammar, except on the final paper. If you go to class, and are good at researching and writing this class will be simple! For the cumulative paper make sure you have it reviewed by an instructor in the writing resources. She loves IMAGES!

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POLS135
Jun 30, 2013

Her online class is hard and confusing. Her expectations are not clear and the way she wants things done is just ridiculous. EVERYTHING you sumbmit MUST be .rtf or she won't accept it. She says she allows 20 minutes to do a test and then shuts you out after 15. Don't take this Political Science with this teacher.

5.0
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POLS135
Jul 2, 2013

Great professor. You have to do the work but she sparked my interest in Political Science. She is helpful, not chatty, grades assignments in a timely manner.

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POLS135
Oct 7, 2013

There was no clarity or straight answers, the notes are confusing, there is no real guidance, she posts assignments and notices late and gives little to no explanation. Nothing about the online class made any sense.

5.0
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POLS135
Dec 11, 2013

Great class, lectures intersting. If you do the work you get a good grade. Asked for help and clarification and receied feedback that was helpful.

5.0
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POS135
Dec 11, 2013

This was a good course online. She valued my opinions in the RCR assignmnts, had to read current events. Some students in class tried to be disruptive.

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POLSCI135
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2013

Apparently she is a great professor in class, but I do not suggest taking her class online. Due dates unclear, no guidance and more than half the time she would not respond to emails then would say it was something wrong with blackboard.

3.0
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POLS136
Dec 17, 2013

All of the points are tied up in the busy work that is due every week, do that and you will pass. Pretty easy but you will need to dedicate a few hours each week to the busy work.

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POLS135
Dec 18, 2013

AVOID the online class. Maybe it's ok in person, but the POLS 135 was pathetic. No clarity, no help, confusing instructions and due dates, etc. I got an A only because I worked VERY hard, with NO thanks to her tests. AVOID AVOID AVOID. No help from the Dean either. Best thing is no book and decent subject matter. Heed my warning!

5.0
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POLS136
Dec 22, 2013

Ms. Lampe was amazing. However, I didn't get the grade that I believe I deserved. She is a very fun teacher. The hybrid class was awesome too! Overall, I would say this class is not too difficult as long as you attend the class, listen attentively to the lecture and read more about the class topics. I just wish there was more interaction in class.

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POLS135
Jan 10, 2014

Horrible experience o help from the instructor or deans. confusing and missing content. incorrect due dates and no feedback . This class is an absolute nightmare. Could be a great class if Ms. Lampe had ant concern what so ever for her online students. Hoe ever she does not . Do not take his class.

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POLS136HYBRID
Apr 15, 2014

I was nervous going into this class but I am doing great. There are several assignments a week but all are very easy! They help rack up points, so if you do bad on the midterm/final then your grade is not affected too badly. TAKE IT AS A HYBRID! She is not good at replying to emails, AT ALL! I RECOMMEND HER AS A HYBRID COURSE!!!

5.0
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POLS136
Apr 30, 2014

Awesome teacher as long as you show up and complete course work! I took the hybrid class and it was nice because we did not have to purchase a textbook. If you skip a lot, this class is not for you. She made the class fun and I would recommend her highly!

5.0
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POLS11333
May 3, 2014

Great teacher!

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POLS135AND137
Aug 17, 2014

I really enjoyed her class, it was super easy. Both of her classes are hybrid classes. If you do your work and turn it in, you will get a good grade. However, I did feel like a lot of the time the work she gave was more like busy work than actual things that we needed to be learning in the class.

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POLS135
Sep 5, 2014

A bit of a ball buster when it comes to assignments format.

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POLS136
Sep 9, 2014

Confusing instructions that make no sense. Plus the due dates are just as bad. In one place the due date will say Sunday while in another place it will say Tuesday. A lot of homework.

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POLS136
Sep 15, 2014

Absolutely horrible. Nothing is clarified, the teacher takes a week to reply to an email. We just got our grades for the first weeks assignments and half of us were doing them wrong and continued that way for the 2nd and 3rd week. Lost complete interest in this class. I am a hard worker but this is ridiculous. Have an A so far.

4.0
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POLS153
Oct 15, 2014

OK, I signed up for a 16 week class, but she ran it on a 8 week schedule (I had not problem with it and actually finished the class in 2 weeks). 3 items were graded, a quiz that must be taken in the first few days, a 3 page paper and an exam. Once you do all 3, you are done. The material needed was provided.

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136
Nov 4, 2014

No text book so all reading is done from her notes on her in-class lectures. Required to write about issues she never teaches or posts info about. Uses dated Electoral College & Representative numbers. Does NOT reply to any emails. Has been as much as 6 days late in posting a week's work. Qs on tests rarely come from lecture info. Stay away!

3.0
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POLS137
Dec 8, 2014

THIS WAS A HYBRID CLASS. GAVE US AROUND 5 ASSIGNMENTS PER WEEK. ASSIGNMENTS WERE PRETTY WORTHLESS I THOUGHT. WHILE IN CLASS WE WERE PRETTY MUCH TEACHING HER.

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POLS136
Dec 11, 2014

I took this in my third semester of online classes and it was the worst one I had ever taken. The course itself was not to difficult but the teacher was. The quizzes that were given were never about the "lectures" she gave us. These were just her opinions about the topic. Also I have never had a teacher less helpful. In short find another teacher.

2.0
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136
Dec 18, 2014

Unorganized, quizzed and tested over material not covered in lectures dropped my grade from A to B cheated on my last 3 assignments which dropped my grade to a C, doesn't respond to email or phone calls timely, questions worth 10 points minimum answer should be 10 sentences and so on, POLS is mostly opinion so have one! Turn in all hw & pass wC

3.0
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POLS136
Jan 7, 2015

The expectations for this online class were not very clear. The resources we were given to plan for assignments were often times conflicting - the schedulesyllabus said different things, and so the due dates on Blackboard came as a surprise. With that said, she basically grades assignments based off of lengthcompletion.

2.0
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POLS136
Jan 14, 2015

An extremely disorganized online class. Due dates and assignment requirements were ambiguous. Help from the teacher was shoddy at best. Tests and quizzes covered material not found in provided materials. The worst class I have taken in quite a while.

1.0
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POLS135
Grade: B
Feb 11, 2015

I took her online class, she appears to have no passion for teaching! Her tests were broken, forcing you to miss points. She seldom (if ever) corrected the incorrect grades. Extremely unhelpful; rarely will she reply back to you. Assignment instructions contradicted themselves. She was Snarky, disrespectful and unorganized. Glad its over..

2.0
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POLS153
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2015

No help, no book, no concern for correct content in materials provided. Frustrating teacher. Can wrap up class early it's self paced. Had to take for degree, only offered online - take the other teacher in fall or spring if possible. A Three requirements, a easy quiz, paper, exam, done. Not much work, but irritating teacher. Teacher didn't care.

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POLS136
Grade: A
Sep 25, 2015

Avoid at all costs. Everything she gave us had spelling and factual errors, she was unresponsive to student questions, and tests were unrelated to lectures.. I tried to ask her once how long a paper should be, she replied 5 days later but did not answer my question. When I checked my grade she had taken points off for length. Unbelievable.

5.0
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POLS136
Grade: A+
Oct 9, 2015

If you attend class and take notes, you will pass. Tests are based directly off of notes and are easy if you paid attention in lectures. She describes things in ways that are easy to comprehend and is always there if you have a question or need help. You can tell that she is very passionate about politics and it makes for a fun class.

4.0
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POLS135
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2015

Ms. Lampe Isn't very good at keeping her BlackBoard site as organized as it could be. So maybe you shouldn't take the online class with her. However, I took the so-called "Hybrid" class with her, and it was not bad at all. You have to write a lot of essays but honestly it's pretty much, "Hey - do this and I'll give you a free A."

4.0
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POLS135
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2015

Good teacher, good class if you don't test well. Most of the grade come from out of class assignments, just make sure to turn them in. no textbook for this class, just some online readings

5.0
3.0
PLS135
Dec 3, 2015

if you do your work, you get an A. its that simple. she's very clear on her expectations and she gives you the entire schedule before hand, plus note outlines and reviews for the test. she makes sure you understand and often asks the class for feedback. if you do not test well that's okay because there are plenty of assignments to make up for it.

2.0
3.0
POL135
Apr 5, 2016

Very scatterbrained. I ended up dropping the class. Professor seemed clueless...

5.0
2.0
PLS135
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2016

I TOOK HER CLASS IN THE SPRING SHE IS VERY NICE, SHE IS VERY FLEXIBLE, TAKES STUDENTS OPINION, I HAD 2 TO 3 HOMEWORK DUE EVERY WEEK BUT IF I MISS SHE GIVES A SECOND CHANCE TO IMPROVE GRADES I JUST HAD TO READ A LOT AND DO GIVE OPINION ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT STUFF, AS A WHOLE I LIKED THE CLASS

4.0
1.0
POLI100
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2016

Very flexible. Easy A. You would literally have to not want an A to not get one.

4.0
2.0
POLI136
Jul 3, 2016
Would take again

Great Teacher. Midterm was a Scavenger Hunt and we could look up the answers. 4-5 small assignments every week. No book required, good lectures and study guides. Do the work and you will pass. Would totally take this teacher again and she made me enjoy Politics! Have not taken the final yet, but I think I will get an A.

3.0
1.0
POL136
Jul 6, 2016
Would take again

I'm taking her online class and so far she's a pretty good teacher, she is just really bad at giving instructions. They aren't very specific. Her assignments are pretty easy they just seem to take a lot of time and we basically have the same each week. You will pass if you do the assignments. She doesn't make me love politics but they're bearable.

4.0
2.0
POL135
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

She assigns kind of a lot of work since it is a hybrid class, but she is very clear about deadlines for when assignments are due. Tests are kinda hard, but she has clear study guides posted, so if you fill them out and study you should be fine. She's nice, and you can always ask her questions. Encourages debates and thoughts.

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
POLS136HYBRID
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2016
Would take again

A very great teacher with a sense of humor. I have never liked social studies, politics, government, etc., but she made this class so enjoyable. She is also very understanding if you have something come up. In het class: do the work then there's time for fun!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
POLS135
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

This is one of the easiest teachers you will ever have. She gives clear expectations on the first day of class and if something is to happen she will work with you. There is A LOT of busy work every week though. There are also about 4 big projects (but they only take a few hours each). If you try then you will easily pass with an A.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
POL136
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is inadequate--doesn't read papers, won't change incorrect questions on quizzes, and has outdated exams with invalid questions. After an exam, she said students were stupid if they picked a certain answer. She has so many errors on her exams that she has to give out points. She requires students to make sure SHE lectures over class material.

2.0
2.0
POLI136
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2017
Would take again

Sooo much busy work. That's basically all the class is... busy work. Incorrect answers on quizzes, unclear on when things are due. If you are organized and can handle the busy work you will be fine.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
3.0
PLS136
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2017
Would take again

Very out there in her own world kind of person. Her class is mainly homework based as I took a hybrid class expecting that. Mid term and final are important and a little difficult as she does not cover all of the material, but you can make up those points by earning a perfect score on everything else. She barely reads hw so it's easy 10/10 points.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
POLS136
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

I was in the hybrid POLS136 class, it's a lot of busy work but if you can get everything done the class is easy. Lampe is a great teacher, she's super funny in class and although she can be a little unclear on due dates, she's very easy going. Don't bother with the textbook, we didn't even touch it all semester. Would 100 percent recommend!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
POL136
Grade: A-
May 4, 2017
Would take again

This professor is amazing! She is downright hilarious. I took the hybrid class so only had class once a week. Theres about three assignments a week, but she gives you the weekend to do them and total time should only take you about an hour. If you respect a solid birkenstock collection she is the professor for you.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
PLS135
Grade: C+
Aug 25, 2017
Would take again

I took Perri Lampe for POLS 135 as an online student. She was super great and easy to get a long with. You have test, quizzes, and homework. Often short response papers were due based off of readings she gave. You also have Current Event responses due every week. If you do the homework and turn things in on time, you will not have a problem.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POL135
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

Perri was my favorite professor I took last semester, I took her American Politics hybrid class and it was an AMAZING experience. There is ALOT of work but they are easy and she's a fair grader. Quizzes almost every week and only two tests, midterm and final (we got to work in groups!!) If you're not very good at politics take her! You wont regret.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PLS136
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

She is a gem for sure. She lectures hard but it's legit. She teaches in a way that is visual and straight to the point. I would recommend being friends with the classroom note taker if you aren't one to show up to every class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PLS135
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2018
Would take again

Lampe was great, she was really down to earth and really took the time to make sure everyone understood what she was explaining. She does test hard but if you do the work, you shouldn't have a problem getting a good grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
POL136
Nov 5, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor. Understanding and normally very clear. Does lean more on the left side of politics but does not grade based on if she agrees with your opinion, only by criteria.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
POLS136
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

All work given (which is a lot) is online and due dates and professors communication is very unclear and not good at all. She is not very willing to work with you on your grade.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
POLS136
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

She gives lots of assignments (6ish hours per week), but this can be a good thing, as it means as long as you do the work, you will get an A. She grades very easily, it's impossible to not get full points if fulfill the length requirements. She goes over the midterm in class and addresses questions that lots of people get wrong. Concise lectures

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
3.0
POLS136HYBRID
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Lampe is a very nice "grandma" style character. This has some pros and some cons: The pros are that she is very understanding and gets you involved. The cons is that she doesn't fully understand the online class part, so many things (deadlines included) are out of date. I'd probably pick her again if I it wasn't an online class.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
So many papers
2.0
3.0
POLS136
Mar 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Perri is really sweet but this class can be frustrating because its a hybrid. I wish that she would go over the content more in depth. The lectures dont always cover everything thats tested. So you kind of have to look up a lot of the stuff when studying for tests. The online homework is fairly easy just time consuming.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
POL136
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

I loved taking Professor Lampes class. I took this class as a hybrid, so we only met on Monday and Wednesday. Friday was our day to do all of our online work. There was a lot of busy work assigned each week, but I think it was useful in understanding the concepts. The lectures were organized and easy to follow. I would recommend her class.

Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
POLI135
Apr 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you really want to learn something in political science, avoid this professor at all cost. Start of class she gives you these hard rules, to show how inflexible she is and as a new student it instills fear in you. Do not expect constructive feedback or pleasant emails, every email oozes old school teacher authority. I do not recommend to anyone.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
So many papers
1.0
3.0
POL135
Apr 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is the most nonchalant and worst teacher any student can get. She replies emails late and when she even responds 4 or 5 days later, she never gives a helpful response. She does not care to give feedback or even let students right their wrongs or learn from mistakes. She is terrible, Avoid her at all costs!!!

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
So many papers
4.0
4.0
PLS135
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2019
Would take again

Good professor. Lots of reading and homework & assignments. Podcasts, Papers, Current events every week. Do the work and your golden.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
POL135
Grade: A
May 11, 2019
Would take again

Took political science online. If you put 50% effort into this class you will pass. I did all of the homework on the due dates and didn't read any lectures and still managed to pass with an A. Lampe is seriously the worst at replying but honestly, everything is so straight forward you won't even need to ask questions.

4.0
2.0
PLS136
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 29, 2019
Would take again

I am in her online 8 week class and it's fine. Lots of assignments but they are pretty easy. 10 pt quiz each week... sometimes the questions on quiz don't pertain to the lecture she provided or just weren't in the lecture. She does assign a few papers but nothing crazy and she isn't super nit picky. Do the assignments and you'll probably get an A.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
4.0
2.0
POLS136HYBRID
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Hybrid class, attend class once a week for notes and info, 3-6 weekly assignments online due at the end of the week except the midterm and final. Excellent and personable professor once you know what youre doing.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
POLS
Jul 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She described herself as approachable, but was the complete opposite. When I expressed my concerns in her class she with held my grade until I met with her. She is extremely blunt.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
POLS234
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2021
Would take again

As long as you can read news websites you're fine. This class revolves around reviewing geo-political issues from outside sources. If you can fill out 5 forms a week you'll pass.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
4.0
1.0
POL136
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

She's a good teacher, but if you don't like a lot of homework, don't take her. I will say though, all her assignments are easy, it's basically the same thing every week just on a different topic. Textbook not required, just do your homework and quizzes on time and you'll for sure pass.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PLS136
Grade: C-
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

homework is easy, it's just the hoops you have to jump through to do any of it. all of her material uses outdated links and old due dates. Once you actually find the article or website she wants you to use, it's a breeze, but don't mess around she is a real stickler for due dates, and once something is passed, it's gone forever.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
POLS234
Grade: C-
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lampe was a great professor. I had her for two semesters and both were very fun. She gives out a lot of work, but the assignments aren't difficult. The only reason I got a low grade was because I decided that I didn't want to do some of the work. Do all of your work and it's an easy A.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLS136
Grade: A
May 11, 2021
Would take again

Lots of busy work like the others have mentioned, but the work gives you viewpoints from all sides of the aisle and teaches you about politics, like the class is supposed to. Responds somewhat quickly to messages. Quizzes every week and cumulative final. Easy stuff. Just do the work and you'll be fine.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
So many papers
3.0
3.0
POLS234
Grade: A
Jun 7, 2021
Would take again

I took her hybrid class so we met via zoom once a week and then read a weekly lecture document over the topic of the week followed by 3-6 written assignments. If you fill papers out correctly you get 100%. The Final was a concept map based on the lectures from the last half of the semester. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot about new subjects.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PLS136
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2021
Would take again

I took the eight week version of this class. I learned a whole lot as she provided very rich lectures. Expect around five assignments per week, one being a quiz and the rest will each surpass two pages in length. She is a fair grader and is available during the week for assistance. Do the work and you'll earn an A and the knowledge.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PLS136
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2021
Would take again

Lampe is a great professor! Her POLS 136 class is not too hard, just stay on top of work throughout the week and you will do just fine. All about reading current events & podcasts and writing about them . Super easy because most is opinion. Mid-term and final aren't tests and only a few quizzes throughout semester. She grades fast and very helpful

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLS136HYBRID
Grade: B
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

She has lots of homework but it's all fairly easy- 4 or 5 assignments due Friday @ 11PM weekly, assignments 10-20 points each. She's nice if you miss and will let you turn it in late if you explain why & ask. No textbook, everything is based on lectures and google. No exams. She's the best professor I've ever had- made class extremely interesting!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
PLS135
Nov 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Its a mid class. I didnt like that she expects you to remind her if she didnt grade your homework as that is something that shes supposed to do herself because shes the teacher. Homework is easy as long as you dont cram on the last day to turn it in. Kind of rude sometimes during feedback.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
POL136
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Great class to take if you're interested in political science. Homework due every week. Interesting lectures and podcasts to listen to. Just do the assignments and you'll pass.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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