4.4

Robert Lane

Political Science - Saginaw Valley State University

4.4
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
189
Reviews
4.4
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

189

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

The best thing about him are his papers

POL123 - 5.0 rating

One thing he hates is texting and sleeping in class but other than that he is a good guy

PS123 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

75%

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Most common grades:
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A (22)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 62 reported grades
A+: 24
A: 22
A-: 3
C+: 3
Common Tags
Lots of homework (23)
Clear grading criteria (18)
Skip class? You won't pass. (12)
Get ready to read (12)
So many papers (10)
Respected (8)
SO MANY PAPERS (6)
Gives good feedback (6)
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Ratings by Course

PSC118

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POLITICAL

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5.0

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Difficulty by Course

CJ340

4.0

POLSCI

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CL

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PS260

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POLITICALSCIENC

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Reviews (189)
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PSC118
Jul 2, 2001

If I would have had Dr. Lane before I was a senior, I would have changed majors.

4.0
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PS330
Mar 5, 2002

definetly take him

5.0
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PS123
Sep 4, 2002

Dr. Lane was very helpful and fair.

5.0
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CJ330
Sep 4, 2002

Great Teacher! Convinced me to change my minor to a major!

5.0
1.0
POLITICAL
Sep 5, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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PS11833
Sep 5, 2002

EXCELLENT!! HE IS THE BEST TEACHER HERE

5.0
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PS11833
Sep 5, 2002

This is the man when it comes to law! Highly recommended!

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PS
Sep 6, 2002

Dr. Lane was one of my first and best teachers!

5.0
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PS123
Sep 16, 2002

Easy class where you learn a lot! Good liberal democrat too

5.0
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CJ330
Nov 5, 2002

great prof, easy exams, very smart

5.0
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PS123
Jan 14, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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CJPS
Feb 23, 2003

easy papers (class average is usually around 90%) takes attendence; LOVE HIM!

5.0
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PS123
Feb 23, 2003

I learned a lot from him! Definetly take him!

5.0
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PS123
Mar 9, 2003

Great teacher!!!

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VARIOUS
Mar 24, 2003

Dr. Lane is a great teacher. The assignments are very time consuming, but straightforward. If you do your work and attend class you'll get a good grade and a solid educational experience.

5.0
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PS
Mar 25, 2003

Great teacher. Take notes in class and you will be able to do the tests easily, not too mention they are take home tests anyways.

5.0
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123
Apr 1, 2003

Very easy, takes attendance regualarly, Great teacher overall!! Easy A...

5.0
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PS123
Apr 7, 2003

Great Teacher, best ever

5.0
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CJ330
Apr 9, 2003

The best class to take at SVSU! Go to class, take notes. Papers are right off the notes. There's no way you can fail!

5.0
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PS123
Apr 9, 2003

He is the man

5.0
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CL
Apr 21, 2003

Great teacher all around helps you when u need help definetly a balla

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CJ330
Jun 2, 2003

No Comments

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CJ330
Jun 6, 2003

This guy is awsome he makes it easy to follow the material. This guy has the class set on a pace that only a **** could fail. I recieved all A in his classes and have taken him for now everything he teachs at SVSU.

4.0
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POLSCIE
Sep 11, 2003

So far he is a good guy. Come to class and put your best foot forward and I don't see how it wont be a good learning expirence. my standpoint so far is good :)

5.0
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PSCJ330
Oct 11, 2003

Very organized! Gives great up to date examples, even a few with his daughter, hehe. His exams are time consuming, but you learn alot, it's not like your average take home exam. Be present in class, take notes and your gauranteed an A. Great Guy!

5.0
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PS123
Oct 23, 2003

Dr. Lane is an excellent prof! he's so easy. make sure you start your exams as soon as he gives them to you. don't wait last minute, it gets stressful. highly recommended!!!!!

5.0
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ENG330
Nov 5, 2003

Great person. Genuine and helpful. Fun to listen to speak. He taught me alot just be giving examples. Not hard to pass, but take home exams take a long time.

4.0
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CJ310
Nov 25, 2003

Pure teacher. His class is very intersting and well done.

5.0
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PS123
Nov 30, 2003

Dr. Lane is the coolest teacher i have had at SVSU. His lessons are easy to follow, very funny. He really makes sure you understand the lesson, and makes it fun to learn. I highly reccomend taking any of his classes!

5.0
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CJ330
Dec 5, 2003

Very good teacher, knows his material. He is always willing to help

5.0
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PS123
Dec 9, 2003

Great guy!! He knows his material and is always willing to help! Class is boring but so easy. Good nap time. Take him if you can!

5.0
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PS123
Dec 17, 2003

TAKE HIM, HE'S EASY!!!

4.0
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ALLOFEM
Feb 16, 2004

He's easy. Sure. But insanely liberal. If you are conservatively minded, you better be able to control yourself. He tries to present both points, but on some issues he can't do it effectively. He is a GREAT teacher for your first poli sci class.

5.0
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PS118
Mar 29, 2004

Very Easy! The papers are time-consuming, but extremely easy!

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ANYPS
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 6, 2004

Easy tests or papers as he calls them. Only problem very liberal. If you are conservative you will pull your hair out in frustration that young minds have to listen to it and think it's the truth.

5.0
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PS
Apr 6, 2004

Hes not as liberal as the last guy made him out to be. Lane speaks is very open minded, and has well thought out group discussions. Take him if ya can

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PS123
Apr 13, 2004

I thought Dr.Lane was a great professor. His class was pretty easy and I was able to talk to him like a normal person without being intimidated. Good class just do the work and show up on time!

5.0
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PS123
Apr 15, 2004

I liked this class because there weren't tests. You have no idea how hard it is to enjoy class discussions without worrying about whether or not the topic will be on the test. Also, movies everyday in class!!!

5.0
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CJ330
Apr 27, 2004

GREAT GUY!!! Very easy and he knows his stuff. He makes it so simple a monkey could even understand it. Watched movies every other day. Just all around great class and a great guy.

5.0
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PS123
Apr 27, 2004

If you don't know how to use Blackboard, LEARN! the assignments are very easy and thought provoking.

5.0
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PS330
Jul 1, 2004

Great teacher. It was easy for him to get us laughing. Course work was clearly defined. Very approachable.

5.0
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PS330
Jul 6, 2004

Great teacher. Loves teaching. Very clear in presentations and uses analogies to emphasize points. Papers are straight forward. Would definitely recommend him.

5.0
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CJ330PS330
Jul 7, 2004

Hes a great teacher! I would definitely recommend him for any poli sci/CJ class!

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PS123
Sep 1, 2004

Best professor ive ever had.

5.0
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PS123
Oct 4, 2004

HE IS THE GREATEST! TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN! HE TEACHES YOU SOOO MUCH THE BEST TEACHER AT SVSU! HE IS THE KIND OF TEACHERS SVSU NEEDS TO CON'T HIRING. THE KIND THAT TEACH YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW HE IS DEFINETLY WORTH THE BIG BUCKS WE PAY TO GO THERE!

5.0
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CJ330
Oct 22, 2004

Hands down one of the top professors on campus if not the best. Applies his own living experiences to class discussion, tries his best to make it interesting. You can miss a couple of classes and pick right up. Paper assignments take work but arent that difficult. Dont get out early though!!!

5.0
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PS330CJ330
Oct 25, 2004

Great teacher. Applies real life situations to the lectures so you can get a better understanding. Has a good sense of humor. 3 papers which aren't papers more of a take home exam. Get plenty of time to work on them. Take him!!

5.0
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PS260
Nov 4, 2004

Dr. Lane is the BEST TEACHER you will ever have. Take every class he teaches, you will learn so much.

5.0
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CJ330
Nov 9, 2004

absolutely love his classes. interesting, easy and he makes class fun.

5.0
1.0
PS270
Nov 12, 2004

He uses a lot of examples from his life to teach. Shows videos that help teach the material and is willing to answer any question. No matter how abrupt it may seem. He has a great sense of humor and is very understandable

5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 16, 2004

Great prof! I hate PS but loved his class b/c it was actually interesting and it wasn't hard to understand with his way of teaching. I'd definitely recommend him!

5.0
1.0
PS123
Nov 17, 2004

This is one of the easiest classes I have taken. The material is very easy to understand. There are NO exams! 3 papers you have to do and discussion points (online questions) you have to do every week which are very easy, you just have to think a little. Great Prof! I would take him again!

5.0
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PS123
Nov 17, 2004

Best teacher alive he is so COOL and tells it like it is he makes learning fun

5.0
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PS123
Nov 30, 2004

Professor Lane is an awesome teacher. He makes learning fun and he is not afraid to tell it like it is. He explains things very cleary. I would take his class again and I would recommend it to anyone.

4.0
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POLITICALSCIENC
Dec 6, 2004

Nice, NO IN CLASS TESTS

5.0
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PS270
Dec 21, 2004

Dr. Lane is one of those teachers that don't make you do a lot of reading, or writing, or really anything. This class is made great because it gets you thinking about the world, and about your own life. He would be great as a career counselor - he steered me towards teaching.

5.0
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PS123
Jan 13, 2005

he is a great professor. Easy class there are NO EXAMS just 3 papers and some discussion questions. I realy didn't have to study. The papers are a breeze as long as you follow directions. I recommend taking his class.

5.0
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PS123
Jan 26, 2005

Very fun class. Easy. He made class interesting. Videos atleast once a week. Not a lot of work either.

5.0
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PS123330
Feb 3, 2005

Loved it so much the first time, I took his class again.

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PS118330
Feb 15, 2005

Great Prof.! Dr. Lane is by far my favorite instructor at this university. He is easy going and ALWAYS willing to help. I absolutly cannot think of one bad thing to say about him. If you haven't taken one of his courses already, take one!

5.0
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PS118330
Feb 19, 2005

Bob is a great guy! He is one of the best professors at SVSU. I took him twice as a freshman. I'm a senior now and wish I could take him again. His lectures were long, but interesting. Mostly cuz he is interested as well. Bob would you be my Dad?

5.0
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PS123
Mar 22, 2005

I had this class last semester, and I miss it! It was very interesting and did I mention there were NO EXAMS!!! wonderful! You had 2 write 3 papers, thats all. As a Freshman, I was relieved to have him. I advise anyone to take him, he's the best!

5.0
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POLISCI123
Apr 11, 2005

Dr. Lane was a wonderful professor. He makes class interesting and treats students with respect. He is patient and pleasant to be around. He doesn't have tests, but papers which you would have to be stupid not to receive a substantial grade.

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PS330
Apr 27, 2005

Ok, so his lectures can be a bit boring, but the class was not hard, though not a blow-off either. Work is required, but nothing unreasonable. There are two take-home exams, a paper, and every week there are discusion points on blackboard. A really fun prof!

5.0
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POLISCI123
May 5, 2005

Dr. Lane is absolutely the best thing since sliced bread. He presents all material in a way that relates to everyday life. His assignments are fair and as long as you are logical, you can't fail his class. He is very well-tempered, funny, brilliant, and knows his material.

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CJ330
Jul 11, 2005

Dr. Lane makes American Constitutional Law fun and interesting! This class isnt the easiest class, but it isnt hard if you put forth the effort. Everyone I know in class got an A or a B+.

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ITOOKALL
Oct 5, 2005

I took all of his classes and he was my mentor he was the most awesome professor you could wish for TAKE HIS CLASSES! i guarantee you will love him.

4.0
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PS123
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2005

JEFF GOLDBLOOM!!! He looks just like him! He's a great teacher and super easy!!! Easy points and take home exams!!! You watch lots of movies too!! The only bad thing is he has a studdering problem so sometimes he gets stuck right at an important part of a lecture.... overall I say take this class!!!!

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MANY
Oct 28, 2005

Took a lot of classes with Dr. Lane, He's a really great guy to take your first year or two. He's liberal, sometimes annoyingly so. If you are a gun-toting conservative you will have to put up with a staunch opposing view. He cares a lot about his students though, and is willing to help if you ever need it, even IF you disagree with him, which I did more often than not. Class sometimes was boring because it was too easy.

5.0
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PS123
Nov 10, 2005

I heart Dr. Lane! He is such a good guy and knows what he is talking about. He teaches the class so it's interesting and the work is simple if you pay attention and try. He makes class fun and we watch a lot of movies which are educational, not just to blow off time. I enjoyed his class and plan on taking him in the future!

5.0
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PS123
Nov 13, 2005

very very easy, and actually interesting, even to politics-haters like myself. grade is based on two easy take home exams and cute stories during class keeps you awake. i love his teaching style!

5.0
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PS123
Dec 18, 2005

Awesome class! I was not at all interested in taking this class (not into politics), but I ended up enjoying it. The three take home exams seem to be long, but are actually very easy, as long as you put some effort in. Watching a movie every week helps too. Easy-going attendance policy and puts notes on blackboard. Highly recommend!

5.0
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PS123
Dec 29, 2005

Dr. Lane is great! Easy class and he was super clear with everything he wanted.

5.0
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PS123
Feb 6, 2006

professor lane is a great intstructor and everything is very easy to understand.

5.0
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PS123
Mar 8, 2006

Great guy, but his class seemed like a really cool highschool class and not college level work.

5.0
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PS123
Mar 27, 2006

very easy and easy to understand. take his class

5.0
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PS123
Apr 3, 2006

very easy

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PS123
Apr 21, 2006

Intellectually challenging, but not a struggle. Dr. Lane gives take home tests. You don't have to be right, you just have to be thorough and honest. The class is good even if you don't know politics well, as long as you're willing to work. His lectures are engaging and every film he shows is relevent and interesting. The class is busy, but fun!

5.0
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PS123
Apr 22, 2006

It was a great class. I learned alot without stressing to much. All of his exams are take-home exams. He's an easy grader and fair. Recommend him to everyone.

5.0
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PS123
Apr 22, 2006

Amazing class. Easiest I have ever taken. My high school physical education class was harder. Always willing to help.

5.0
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PS123
Apr 22, 2006

Only 3 take home exams, and questions on blackboard. Easy, easy, easy. Doesn't make you talk if you don't want to. Willing to help. A great teacher!

5.0
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PS123
Apr 22, 2006

Awesome teacher! Even though he's pretty liberal at times he takes the time during every discussion to discuss all sides to the issue. Not preachy at all. Even though it ticks him off to say it... the class is extremely easy. But that's a good thing because it encourages one to do research on ones own and learn at their own pace. Great instructor!

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PS330PS370
Apr 27, 2006

All take home exams which aren't a challenge and you actually learn from them. Dr. Lane is an awesome guy. Will take him again ASAP. You enjoy attending his class. Take as many times as possible.

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PS330
Jul 5, 2006

Great teacher, exams require a lot of reading but not overwhelming by any stretch of the imagination.

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PS123
Nov 15, 2006

Simply AMAZING! Greatest teacher at SVSU! His lectures are educational and interesting, never missed a day. All take home exams that are time consuming but simple. I HIGHLY recommend you take him if he's available! And very willing to help any student.

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CJ1
Dec 5, 2006

Very entertaining instructor. No vultures allowed in the classroom. Loves talking about Nixon and his dad. Extremely enthusiatic about Constitutional Law and wants to see his students succeed in the classroom. Very handsome guy.

5.0
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PS270
Dec 17, 2006

Pretty easy, you watch alot of films. Only take home exams are basically the only thing you have to do. Just make sure you start the exams more than 1 day before they are due.

5.0
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PS123
Jan 18, 2007

Good Professor!! Knows how to explain the material...He gets into it too!! I would definitely recommend you to take him because he is easy and the class is very easy..

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PS123
May 8, 2007

Dr. Lane is easy, but not in a lazy way. He is easy because you can do well if you simply think about the topic at hand. The take-home tests are long and essay-style, so start them early. He's energetic and excited about the material, which makes going to class better.

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PS123
May 9, 2007

Great PS teacher, really cares about your work. Tests are all take home, but long. I would take him if possible, however, great teacher...take him!!

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PS330
May 10, 2007

Dr. Lane is AWESOME! Take him any whenever you can. Lectures are interesting, and exams are all take home. He's very friendly, and seems to really enjoy molding our minds. This was my second time taking him, and I will definitely take him a third time around!

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PS262
Aug 9, 2007

Dr. Lane is a great guy and very interesting to listen to. His class is extremely easy. He shows a film every class, but the films don't always correspond with his lectures, which is annoying. He doesnt really "teach" you the subject that much but mostly discusses current events. He's okay, but I wouldnt take him again.

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CJ340
Sep 6, 2007

Best professor I have ever had. The material was difficult but he forced me to learn alot and to critically think and is not that what college is for?

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PS123
Oct 7, 2007

unclear about everything and boring to the max

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PS123
Nov 12, 2007

3 major writing assignments, really long papers, but plenty of time to complete. Just follow the directions in the packet. not hard.

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PS123
Nov 29, 2007

Pretty easy. Just so up an pay attention to the lecture/film and you should do pretty well. Grade is just class notes assignment (10 pts.) and 3 take-home exams (130 pts. each). As long as you follow the directions you should have no problem, and you get 3 weeks to do each exam.

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PS330
Mar 28, 2008

He is absolutely one of the best professors I have ever had. He makes learning American Constitutional Law quitei interesting. He provides many examples and he also greatly values the input of the students. The tests are take home exams and you have like 2 or 3 weeks to do them. Pay attention and you will do fine in the class.

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PS123
Oct 21, 2008

Great Teacher!! Exams are take home papers and he tells you exactly what he wants and you just write your opinion. I highly recommend taking him!!

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PS123
Mar 19, 2009

Great guy, keeps a very, very structured class, sticks to the syllabus. His papers he assigns are crystal clear on what he wants, however time consuming to do, 20-25 pages, and three-four of those, but they force you to use your books which are generally interesting, and they force you to learn the subject which is good. My ideal teacher, 11/10.

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PS390
Apr 7, 2009

Dr. Lane is a really good professor, if you have questions he answers them, he expects a lot of time and effort in his assignments, but they really are not that bad, plus he breaks things down to the simplest form for maximum retention!

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PS123
Apr 13, 2009

This guy gives you three different 30 page papers to write. Regardless that you have 4 weeks to complete them, you need to read one chapter for each question. Worst and most useless class at SVSU. USELESS!!!

5.0
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PS123
May 15, 2009

he is a very good professor. He has a sense of humor. Class was not boring to go to. Shows movies/slide shows. You can skip up to three times. No tests, just three papers. Easy A if you work on the papers, they are long, but easy. I recommend him

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PS123
Aug 15, 2009

Great teacher! He doesn't give tests, but instead you have to write big papers, but they are very easy and if you want his help just e-mail him your work and he'll let you know how you're doing. Grades the papers easily as well and the class is interesting. You also watch a lot of videos.

4.0
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PS123
Sep 23, 2009

Doesnt give in class tests. While you are in class you watch a lot of movies and have some discussions. He is kind of slower when talking and stops mid sentance sometimes which drives me nuts but he is a great teacher.

5.0
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PS123
Oct 10, 2009

A great teacher. Going to class is a must, in order to pass. No homework, just three take home papers. They are long, but are easy.

5.0
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PS123
Sep 22, 2010

Dr. Lane what a professor should be. His class is enthralling, his assignments are crystal clear. He is awesome. Thats it.

5.0
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PS123
Nov 17, 2010

He knows what he's talking about and his class is pretty easy you just have 3 take home exams which are papers. The papers are not hard all you do is answer questions and you get 3 weeks to do them each. One thing he hates is texting and sleeping in class but other than that he is a good guy. This class is an easy A if you do the work.

5.0
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PS123
Dec 22, 2010

I had Dr. Lane for both PS123 and PS193 (College Success). I would highly recommend taking his class. He's a happy guy who loves his job. I loved the fact that he didn't give exams, just three "take home exams" that were a bunch of essay questions. Although you don't have to go to class to get a good grade, please go. He notices who skips.

4.0
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PS123
Jan 3, 2011

Such a nice guy. Hard to want to attend a 7pm class but he made it interesting with a video every class. Easy take home tests and in class assignments about your opinion, if you did them you got an A. Purchase the books, you will use them.

5.0
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PS123
Jan 9, 2011

great teacher would reccommend, funny helpful and easy for PS123 take home tests may take many days to complete if want a good grade but those and attendance are only grade

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PS123
Nov 14, 2011

He is a very good teacher. He is very fast to email back and loves teaching. You need to attend all of his classes or will get marked down. He is understanding and if do your work will recive an A. Take him, you wont be disappointed.

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PS123
Nov 14, 2011

This class is very easy you do the papers with a honest amount f effort and follow the directions it will be an easy A. He loves his job and he always comes to class prepared with a movie. You will learn a lot about politics. Tends to stop in mid sentence but all around an awesome professor if you have a chance take him. You will not regret it.

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PS123
Oct 8, 2012

Dr. Lane is by far the best professor i have had at SVSU so far. loves to teach and help you if you need it. the comment below mine was a kid in my class and he thought he was right about everything and Dr Lane simply told him in one instance he was incorrect. the kid walked out of class all upset Dr Lane didnt even embarrass him. 5 star professor!

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PS123
Nov 8, 2012

Easy A! great prof very friendly loves to talk not just lecture wise but one on one. VERY passionate about what he teaches and makes it ineresting/clear to learn. only 3 papers, which are time consuming, but easy A for just turning it in. Definitely making sure I take him for as many of my PS classes as I can. &OH lots of films every week(:

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POL123
Jan 24, 2013

Dr. Lane's class is extremely easy. He shows a movie a week, and there are not any tests. The best thing about him are his papers. As long as you follow his rules, he will give you an A on the paper (I don't think he even reads them!)

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CJ370
Apr 25, 2013

Professor Lane is a great professor. If you follow the syllabus, you will get an A. 3 papers that he gives you 3 weeks to do and all answers come from your book. Attendance is mandatory, but you are allowed up to 1.5 absences. Movies related to material are shown every class. No extra credit. Extremely helpful with questions.

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PS123
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2014

Dr. Lane was an excellent professor! He is so nice, and so passionate about his career. He is the most helpful professor I have ever had at SVSU. No tests, 4 papers. Follow the guidelines and you'll get an A on the papers. A movie a week, so only one day of lecture a week. Totally do-able. Take him!!

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POLSCI
Feb 26, 2014

Not easy. I spent an extensive amount of time on the papers- more time than any other class this semester. Each paper takes about 15-20 hrs total to complete. I'd rather have tests. I only missed class twice and he asked me to consider "dropping" the class.

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PS123
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2014

Professor Lane is one of the best teachers i have ever had. His lectures keep you engaged and listening, he also has very good material and is very organized. He made it hard NOT to get a good grade. As long as you did your work, it was easy to get an A! & he is also very funny !

5.0
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PS123
Nov 6, 2014

This professor was very good. Every class you basically just watched videos and movies and listened to him talk, which wasn't as boring as it sounds. All the work that is graded is done outside of class. Test center, group discussions, and papers was all we were graded on.

4.0
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CJ330
Dec 17, 2014

Mr. Lane is a VERY funny guy which makes his lectures very funny. In class all we do is listen to lectures then watch a video. THe lectures are pretty long but there are no test which was very nice. There are some very lengthy assignments but he gives you weeks to complete them.

5.0
1.0
PS12303
Jan 1, 2015

I loved this class so much. Professor Lane was by far, my favorite professor. He is very helpful, and he makes his class very interesting. This class is an easy A. However, the LEC seemed so long. I would recommend Lane!

5.0
3.0
PS330
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2015

Dr. Lane is an amazing professor and if you take the time to get to know him it really pays off both in the grading and networking sense. I had him for 3 classes and loved each of them, regardless if it was always a 7:00-10:00pm class I never missed and always participated.

5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A-
Mar 13, 2015

I wish i could take this class again. Dr. Lane is an outstanding person and his class reflects this. I only took him for a gened class i needed but he ended up being my favorite teacher.

4.0
1.0
123
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2015

Everything for the class is online, tests, discussions, and papers. However, you must attend class to pass. Lectures feel pointless because everything online is straight from the book.

5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2015

Dr. Lane teaches in a way everyone learns. Also there are no tests or exams, only quizzes online which you can use your book! Would take him for every class if I could!

4.0
4.0
PS123
Grade: C-
Dec 3, 2015

Dr. Lane is a great professor, he is nice and funny BUT he makes class mandatory in order to pass, even though the lectures have nothing to do with your assignments. Everything he grades you on, is online and straight out of the books. Majority of the papers are opinion based but still grades hard

3.0
3.0
PS123
Grade: C+
Dec 18, 2015

This class was kind of easy. The five papers that were assigned did require a lot of time. He did allow others to send him prompts by email. when i did it i received half credit and others received full credit. I mentioned this to him and he said that he said he had stopped giving full credit for prompts sent by email.

5.0
3.0
POL123
Mar 2, 2016

Great teacher. Shows a lot of videos. Quizzes are super easy.

5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2016

If you show up to class and do the assignments there is no reason that you should not be able to get a good grade. Class is mandatory but the lectures are interesting. There are no exams, just weekly online quizzes that you can use your book for.

5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
May 2, 2016

A great professor! His lectures are really interesting and he cares for students. Showing up to class is mandatory, but it's an easy A if you go!

5.0
1.0
POL123
Grade: A+
May 10, 2016

Awesome professor, He's very smart and is very interesting. Even for his age, he's pretty darn funny. He makes lectures interesting, just don't get caught texting. Shows movies every other class, and there are NO tests or exams. Gives the easiest quizzes EVER taken, but the papers are long. Give yourself time to do the papers. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!

4.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2017
Would take again

Lane is a really good teacher I defiantly recommend him for a government class. I learned a lot. He is very relatable and engages the class very well. Although the class is very very repetitive, such as the homework and papers, they're very easy assignments.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
POL123
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Lane is a really sweet guy and is always willing to help. The only compliant I have is that the lectures have nothing to do with the homework/assignments. I often dread going to class and was often very bored. Definitely an easy A if you do the work.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2017
Would take again

I had this professor last semester. The lectures are engaging and you can tell that he wants you to succeed. There are no exams in the semester. As long as you come to class, do the homework on time, and participate you'll get an A. I would highly recommend him.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
PS123
Grade: C+
Nov 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

There were a total of 5 papers given. The class was not that bad. He gave me the wrong grade on two assignments. One assignment was off by ten points. Check your grade & make sure you turn in everything on time. If an extension is offered stick with orginal date. He likes to change his mind a lot. He doesnt care if it affects your grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
POLISCI123
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

very boring lectures. no exams, all quizzes are online open book. many writing assignments that are short and easy. lots of extra credit, if you want an easy A take him. honestly, no reason why anyone should not receive an A in this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This is a "self-learning" class. Open note quizzes, a lot of online discussion boards, and papers every 2-3 weeks. Easy A, no exams or super hard assignments.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
PS12303
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

HIS LECTURES WERE BORING AND HE SHOWS A LOT OF MOVIES. BE PREPARED TO WRITE AT THE LEAST 1 PAPER A WEEK AND HAVE A QUIZ, ABOUT EVERY THREE WEEKS HE HAS A MASSIVE PAPER DUE ONLINE. THERE WAS NO FINAL.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
POL123
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

Robert Lane is one of the best professors at Saginaw Valley that I have taken so far. People who complain about this class have never taken a class that is actually difficult, so dont listen. Lectures can be boring, but they are short. Weekly online quizzes and prompts, and 3 big papers due throughout the semester, extra credit for early submissio

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Lane is amazing professor. He is accessible when there are questions about the homework or quizzes. He would like for you to be in class, but understands if you cannot be there.

Respected
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
2.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Lane is a great professor if you are looking for a gen ed requirement, however, if you are a political science major or a fast learner I would not recommend. The class moves super slow. Also, he likes to go on random rants about stuff that has nothing to do with political science. His papers are more like worksheets too.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

Great professor, very funny and helpfull. Responds to emails quickly and gives great feedback on papers. NO EXAMS!!! each week you do a quiz and a quick prompt. Gives 2-3 weeks to work on the papers.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Lane was one of the best professors I have ever had! You have to do a quiz every week which is online and he gives you all the materials for it. You also have to do a discussion prompt which is easy, and 5 papers which you cant start the night before. He likes to make jokes and connect politics to real life experiences! I would take him again!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Best professor I have ever had. Very understanding and will help you if you ask.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
PS123
Dec 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very strict on the way he grades. No nudging him.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

This class is all papers, quizes and discussions. I only spent a couple hours a week on all of the work. Easiest class in my 3 years at svsu. Only have to show up to class because he has an attendance policy. More than 3 and your letter grade will go down. Only used the book for quizes. Expect a 100% in this class!! No joke!!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Very easy class Just follow directions and you will pass. DO NOT miss a paper or else you will not get and A in the class. His papers are 65% of your grade Lectures are pointless because they have nothing to do with the papers or the quizzes/ homework All quizzes online very easy because he tells you where to find everything Homework super easy

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A-
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Lane is one of the best professors at SVSU. He understands that tests aren't always the best way to test students, therefore you have 5 papers that are basically your "tests" in his class. If you show up to class, you'll receive an A. He is very understanding and will help you if you need help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
4.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2019
Would take again

There are no exams, but there are 5 papers that are more like long worksheets because he writes questions on them and we fill them in. Every week there is a prompt and quiz due, both are easy and almost impossible to fail. His lectures can get long but they can be interesting. He is kind, doesn't teach you what to believe, and the workload is light

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

Really great person. Youll love him and his lectures. Class is an easy A as long as you do the papers, prompts, and quizzes which are all online and out of class. But be aware these all will seem like busy work. But besides that Id take him again.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
POLITICALSCIENC
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Lane was a pretty good professor. He adds humor to his lectures so its not totally boring. All of the homework is online. Prompts and quizzes every week. Impossible to fail unless you dont do them. Papers are horrifically long, even though its a fill in the box question. Takes a looong time to complete, dont procrastinate.

So many papers
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
3.0
1.0
PS330
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2019
Would take again

All of his classes are structured the exact same; discussion prompt & quiz every week with 5 larger writing assignments that he deems 'papers' but really are fill in the box responses to a question. His classes are horrifically boring and if you skip more than 3 you drop a letter grade. Very easy class just sort of annoying work.

1.0
2.0
PS327
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors I have ever had. Gives you a lot of busy work that does not pertain to the subject material. All of the homework is online and lectures are seriously pointless, but he is adamant about attendance so you have to show up. It's an easy A, but you can't use your phone or laptop in class so you're forced to watch movies.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Professor Lane is an inspiring teacher who tries very hard to stay neutral in the political spectrum and not insult certain viewpoints. His class material is almost entirely online, but attendance is mandatory, and it will begin to hurt your grade if you skip class. Articles will be read en force, but textbook is used lightly (though needed).

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
PS123
Jul 25, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Lane was super nice and is a professor who wants to see his students succeed! Most work in the class is done online and not actually in class but attendance was mandatory. I thought the in class aspect was somewhat pointless but it wasnt unbearable and Dr. Lane tries to keep it interesting. Do the prompts and papers and the class is an easy A.

Caring
3.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Watch a movie every other class, other days are lectures for the entire time. Lectures are very VERY boring, and little to none class discussion. Need the book for assignments and 5 minute quiz every Thursday (short), I recommend buying the online version. This class is basically all online, super easy homework just takes a long time (the papers).

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Lane is one of my favorites. I love the movies he shows in class, and they always relate to what we're learning. The lectures are very dull but he manages to make them funny and interesting. WORK ON THE PAPERS IN ADVANCE. Leave yourself enough time. The discussions and quizzes are tedious but easy. An easy A and an interesting class.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
So many papers
4.0
4.0
PS123
Apr 6, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Lane was a really good professor despite the early ending of winter classes. All of his homework is online which is just quizzes, prompts, and five papers but they are not hard whatsoever. Just make sure you have time to do the assignments, and its an easy A.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
PS123
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

Semester is just about finished but Dr. Lane has been a saint. He has clear expectations and as long as you put in the effort, you will do just fine! You need the textbook but not much reading. 5 papers, 3 of them are long but he overestimates how long it will take a bit. Weekly quizzes and prompts: quizzes take 5 minutes, prompts take an hour.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2020
Would take again

This class is super easy as long as you put in the work! Professor Lane adds in a little bit of humor and he's a sweet man. Does NOT like technology in his class (cell phones and computers). We have weekly quizzes and prompts which are quite easy! Attendance is a MUST if you miss more than 4 days your grade is automatically a B.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
2.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The class itself is super, super simple. He really just gives busy work. He is not every understanding or compassionate, likes things his way, and everything has to be done exactly how he wants it. Lectures arent bad, just super, super boring. If youre looking for an easy A, hes probably your guy, however, if you want to learn, avoid.

5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

He is a great teacher, his lectures are so good but if you don't show up to class and don't a few homework assignments a week then you will fail

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Would take again

This guy was awesome! He is very engaging during class and just overall everything you're gonna want from a professor. He has reasonable extra credit opportunities. Don't be late. 65% between five papers, varied points; 20% between 12 prompts; 15% between 12 quizzes. Two tries on quizzes, not much late work acceptance, but PLENTY of time to do it.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
PS123
Feb 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took this course for the Winter 2021 semester and this was online. His expectation for the amount of work done in a week is absolutely absurd. Every week essentially two 3pg papers are due, some weeks an actual paper is due on top of that, that is about 6pg . content is too dry to meet the word count requirements too. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
4.0
PS123
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class is extremely difficult for those who do not do assignments early. Beware of the papers in here too, things like word count, grammar, and overall quality really matter. Try not to turn things in late because the 25% penalty really starts to pile up. I strongly dislike this class and I will never take any sections from him again.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PS123
Mar 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took this as an online class and it was horrible. Each week there is a PowerPoint to watch and two assignments that have about 4-5 questions each with a word count pertaining to the hour video and 5 articles you have to read. Then you have a total of 4 papers which take forever to do. Everythings about this class I dread and recommend not taking

Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
PS123
Grade: C+
Apr 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you have a hard time with doing things early, steer clear of this class. Papers take almost an entire day to do, he also locks prompts around 2 days after. Make sure to check for quizzes or else all the blame will be put on your ability to check. If you want to stand up for your grade, be prepared to get a little rude.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
PS123
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

weekly prompts and videos, 4 long papers. If you do the work, you get an A. But it is a lot of work. Dr. Lane gives clear instructions and always emails back within a few hours. GET THE BOOK. You'll use it for every quiz and assignment. If you can get used to the work load, this class is fine.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2021
Would take again

Super liberal class so if you're conservative it may be frustrating at times, but grades based off of 4 big papers, a film analysis, and a 5 question prompt each week. If you do the work, and on time, you'll pass with 100% no problem. There is a quiz each week that is taken straight from the textbooks vocab so you definitely need the book. Easy A.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PS330CJ330
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2021
Would take again

Class was very easy. Do the discussions, film analyses, and quizzes, and it takes less than 2 hours a week for class. You have to do four papers in the course that are a little time consuming, but it is an easy A to help your GPA.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2021
Would take again

This class was extremely easy. As long as you do the work on time and follow the instructions you will get an A. Professor Lane is not my favorite professor, but he is not a bad professor by any means. His quizzes are super easy, the questions and answers come right out of the textbook.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
CJ330
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The professor seems like a nice enough guy, but the public discussions are really politically divisive and seem to be trying to indoctrinate students. Workload is ridiculous for the average student taking multiple classes. Two big papers a week, a tedious quiz, and four papers on top of that, even during finals week. Do not recommend.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
2.0
PS123
May 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I had Dr. Lane online and it's not necessarily a difficult class, its just a lot of work. There's a prompt, film analysis, and quiz (answers straight out of the book) every week and 4 long papers throughout the semester. I didn't listen to a single lecture video and I was fine. Meeting the minimum word counts is all he seems to care about.

Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
May 14, 2021
Would take again

Workload is huge so if you're taking more than 4 classes he's not the prof for you. Papers are easy but end up being 15+ pages long. Super liberal class which is something to take into consideration. You'll do a ton of reading for even the shortest assignments. Very nice professor and easy class if you're able to commit a lot of time

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
2.0
PS123
Oct 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

3+ assignments each week, a quiz which was just easy stuff straight out of the book, a video/movie to answer questions on, and a "prompt". Then when it came to the 4 "papers" which were just a bunch of questions, all he cared about was that you answered all the questions and you met the required word count, no other feedback besides word count

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
PS123
Grade: B
Apr 12, 2022

Every aspect of Professor Lane's teaching style is asinine. He does not give feedback, the directions of his assignments are typo-filled and headache-inducing, and all assignments have an air of condescension and absolute pettiness that makes them a major chore to get through. I would recommend taking any other professor for this gen ed category.

Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2022
Would take again

This professor was great, if given the chance I will take him again. This was an online class so we were given a lot of reading/homework but as long as you can manage your time you will do just fine. He also answered emails very quickly/always gave clear instructions and if they were not clear he would give you credit anyways due to his mistake.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2022

All of the 60 or so assignments are senseless busy work for the sake of busy work. I have intentionally put in extremely low effort submissions and they were graded the same as high effort ones - as long as they met the word count. Absolutely avoid the online class if you enjoy learning the material and not just filling word counts.

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A
May 13, 2022
Would take again

This class is easy but can take a lot of time. I found myself just doing a week's worth of assignments in one day just to be done for the week and it only took about 5 hours total. I would recommend doing this the day the assignments are available so they are done and harder classes can be focused on.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
POLISCI123
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2024

I took the class entirely online and it was a lot of work, but as long as you got everything for the week done you'd get a good grade. His "homework" is more or less just busy work, at least for me, it didn't help me conceptualize the topics being covered. If you're okay with putting in a good amount of work, its an easy A.

Online Savvy
4.0
1.0
123
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

I took him online and as long as you kept up with the work this class was super easy. I spent about two hours a week doing homework which was super doable. His material online was super easy to access and understand. He was also great about emailing students back quickly if there was ever a problem.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
2.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A+
May 2, 2024

A lot of "busy" word that didn't contribute to my knowledge of the subject. He's an easy grader, as long as you meet the word count you'll be fine. He answers emails quickly and is pretty friendly. Overall, if you need an easy A and are fine with lengthy assignments, the class isn't too bad.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
123
Grade: A
May 20, 2024
Would take again

He is an easy grader. no exams. workload is heavy. responds to emails quickly. get ready to spend atleast 5-8 hours a week. he is a great professor tho, seems really passionate in the subject.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2024

Had to take this class so I did it online. You get multiple assignments a week but they aren't that hard. As long as you do the assignments and put the correct word count for each answer, you can't really fail. Just do the work.

Lots of homework
4.0
1.0
123
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

This class is an easy A as long as you try to complete things on time and meet the requirements. The only negative thing is that it's so busy and time-consuming. A week's assignments could take up to 8-10 hours, but I've heard the professor gives extensions if anything comes up.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
3.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Three different kinds of assignments each week: 1 with 5 questions, 1 with 4, and 1 with 7. Takes a lot of time to do homework but I did all of my assignments in one day and was done with class for the week. Not hard to understand, just a lot of busy work.

Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
PS123
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

This class was not hard. Each week was consistent and I spent max 1 hour completing the assignments. It was a lot of busy work but his professor did not actually read any of the assignments. As long as there was a word count I received 100%. I did not learn anything in this class so if you are taking it for your major I would not recommend.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
PS123
Grade: C
Apr 21, 2025

He was awful. The assignment had nothing to do with his weekly "lectures." You basically teach yourself the entire semester. The films and articles you have to read have nothing to do with what you are supposed to be learning that week. The articles are also very one-sided and opinionated. Probably the worst professor I have ever had.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
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