This is one of the easiest classes I have taken at UTSA. I have an A in the class and have done an average amount of studying. He IS boring, but a very good teacher. If you try, you'll get an A.

He is the hardest teacher in the poli sci program. He will make you a better and stronger student. Brilliant and really easy going.This is not for slackers but it's a great prep for the work load in law school.

if you can take notes he's a great teacher, everything is straightforward with him

Boring class but if you take notes and listen no outside studying is really required. Offers xtra credit on tests. Overall an average teacher just because his lectures are boring most of the time.

He's kinda monotonous, but I think he's very real with his teaching. He'll give it to you straight. I mean how great can you make politics sound anyway? STUDY STUDY STUDY if you want to make a good grade on the tests

Boring

Brillant, nitpickey on papers, monotone in lectures, demanding, you defintly work for what you get he does not give points, a must take for poli sci majors

He is an alright teacher, lectures are sometimes interesting. I skipped class alot and I still did alright b/c I read the chapters before every test. Do the extra credit with 3 people and you will get all of the credits if you all take it. I got a B.

This class alright. He knows his material and is very passionate about it. However his tests are very hard, no matter how much I study I just cant get a good grade.

Gives outlines of lecture on projector for you to copy & fill in with notes. Boring, yes, but not a good enough reason to avoid him. I didn't buy the NYT, just read it online or in the Library. But those quizzes got me an A & they will save your grade if you take them seriously.

Very smart, very involved with politics. He gives extra credit that moved my grade up to an A-. Take advantages of extra credit b/c it can make or break your grade. If you don't like to go to class or read, DO NOT take as his class demands work.

This dude seems nice, but is biased. We had some guy from a union come in and get on his soap-box. I want to know facts, not the opinions of some dude who is obviously pro-union. Also, don't talk too much in class.

Smart guy, expects a lot from students. The class requires a lot of reading. The midterm was very long for the time alotted. You have to really know your stuff to get an A in the class. He's helpful and pretty avaliable for questions outside of class.

he's not a bad professor, but the class can get boring. a lot of students just get up and leave 30 minutes before class ends - myself included. the tests, however, are fairly easy, and the content is easy to understand.

Best prof in dept, hard and demanding on tests, but a must take, do the reading, socialist

If you miss his class or dont read the text than u wont pass. He will help you but you have to go to him plenty of times.

Professor Amberg is a very sweet, interesting, and extremely intelligent man whose lectures are interesting as long as you are able to listen to the words he says and not the way he says them. He is very realistic about government and doesn't try to feed you "the party line." A really wonderful man and a great professor. Highly recommended!

i like him alot. he seems to keep my interested with his views

He is an amazing and extremely knowledgable professor. He can add alot of depth to basic concepts while still being easy to follow. I real treasure when it comes to the experiences and first hand accounts he shares in class.

I took him in summer school. I loved his class. His lectures were interesting and informative. Not just that but he was really helpful if you came to see him with any concerns you had about the class.

Had Amberg taught the Political Movements course, and I truely enjoyed it. Yes, he voice does tend to lull a disinterested class to sleep, but he's informative, knowledgable, and OPEN-MINED (you don't always get that at UTSA). His test are reasonable and he's willing to work with you. He's a solid professor.

Very good teacher, test are hard, but you must do your readings.

Excellent professor, very knowledgable

Buehler? Buehler? ... This guy is very bland and a bit boring, but not every class can be a party. He's knowledgeable in his subject and gives a good lecture - if you drink enough Red Bull to stay awake through all of it. Reasonable tests, not easy - but not rocket science either.

I love this prof, MIT, TA'd for Hunnington @ Harvard, brillant, but unassuming. Laid back and a dry, bitting sense of humor. Hard tests, you write till your fingers go numb but he is the best, and monotone I admit.

I didn't think he was biased at all. He gives viewpoints from each end of the spectrum. If you go to class, will you make an A. If you don't go to class, you will be confused. His lectures are easy to follow.

I really enjoyed his lectures he has alot to say about what is going on especially with the elections coming up, class can be boring, you must read, but if you go in to talk to him hes really nice and helpful-points out exactly which topic you are confused about and even helped me with test taking skills, I would recommend him if you like to learn.

His class isn't hard if you go to class take his notes, read the chapters and study over the chapter review. I made an A just doing that, his tests are either common sense, straight from the book or straight from his notes. The hardest part is staying awake as others had pointed out.

C'mon people, he's not THAT bad. His lectures are a little monotone, but they're very informative. He offers extra credit for every test that boosted my grades from B to A. He is also very willing to help students make good grades. He IS a good professor, the rest of the raters are just immature freshman that were partying until all hours.

This class is really hard to stay awake in. He talks the entire time and it isn't very interesting. There are no visual aids or power points, just straight lecture. The tests are all MC and aren't very hard. If you read the material and just listen in class, you will do fine on the exams. Easy A or B if you try just a little.

Forces you to answer your own questions. He really tries to make learning more of your responsibility. He does not use anything but an outline in class, which makes it hard to know what to study for. Very helpful if you seek his office hours. I learned TONS about politics.

I admit he was boring, however I learned a lot and his test are from the power points.

Not for slackers. Brilliant professor, honest & objective analysis. Makes you think & makes you a true student if you put the time in, attend class, & make connections. He's not MLK when it comes to speaking but his knowledge is immense. He outlines the class clearly, if you don't get it, it's probably your bad.

Great course. In depth comparative analysis on political economy & varieties of capitalism. The reading content is intense, but manageable if you put the work in. Amberg does an excellent job of presenting the material, especially if you read & attend class. Material is clearly outlined & he's really thorough & astute. Not for slackers.

Very organized lecture. can be a bit dry, but gives you all you need for the test (pair with reading). clear expectations and extra credit options.

Not as bad as the reviews say, boring VERY but informative. 4 tests, 4 extra credit quizzes. A's are possible in this class but i got a B. Wouldnt recommend him if you absolutely hate or dont know anything about politics bc your grade may suffer

He is a brilliant professor. His classes are not for slackers. Do the reading and your own research before class and you will do fine. Test are long, 10 essay questions. He is a hard grader on essay but will read your essay and make comment before you turn in. I would take him again if I have a chance.

Not a tough class at all even for someone who knows absolutely nothing about politics. You don't even have to go to class. But to pass the tests you DO have to read ALL the chapters. 4 tests and 4 extra credit quizzes that are ridiculously easy. Went to 4 classes the whole semester and got a B+...not excuse not to pass.

Very nice guy. Sit close to the front, hard to hear. He is very helpful. Must attend ALL classes. Test are a combo of lecture comments and book comments. A lot of his questions are common sense. Four test, 50 questions each. I didnt study much, I got a low A.

This class will be kind of a challenge if you are the kind of person that likes slideshows or some type of visual to look at. Professor Amberg just stands at the front of the class and just lectures. You really don't have to go to class if you read the book. No homework and final isn't cumulative.

Excellent lecturer. The test questions from his lectures were extremely easy to pick out and remember from his stories. For those worried about not hearing him, he uses a mic in a theater now so that's not an issue. Show up to the lectures with the intent to learn and you won't have a problem.

Professor Amberg is not someone to take if your attention span is minimal. His lectures are based off an outline consisting of major talking points. You will have to take notes from what he says. That being said he presents the material in an easy and logical manner. His tests are based about 85% lecture 15% book. Kinda hard but a great class.

You will need the textbook!! His lectures are not note based so easily goes into his own opinions rather than necessary material. u can never show up to class and it wont matter. study for exams from textbook and always do the extra credit quizes!

His class was pretty easy, didn't use the book at all through the semester and still was able to pass with a A-. He's lectures are pretty long and can be boring but everything he talks about will be questioning on his exams.

Lectures were long bit you could clearly see how passionate he was

This is a tough class if you don't do the work. He expects you to attend lecture and read the book and take notes.. If you do that you can get a great grade. I found the lectures interesting and despite dreading this class.. enjoyed it. Amberg is definitely passionate about the subject and it shows through lectures.

Great professor who is very passionate about the subject, and it shows in his lectures. However, a portion of his test are based of his lectures so it is crucial to attend his lectures. Reading the book is a must and makes his lectures easier to understand. He offers a different, but interesting, view on politics, and I recommend this professor.

Upon reading most of Amberg's reviews on here, I was very afraid going into this class. However, I was pleasantly surprised. His passion for politics is clearly shown through his dedication to his lectures. Majority of his test questions come from things he covered during class. I never once touched the textbook.

Amberg is one the of the best professors at UTSA. Ive taken most of his courses. He is super smart, articulate, caring, and very knowledgeable about the subject. I enjoyed his Ivy-League-quality lectures. He challenged my thinking and I learned a lot from him. The grading criteria is very clear.

Roomberg allows you to have a cheat sheet of every of her exams. The homework for this class is due the night before the exam, which isnt as bad because you get to focus on your other school work. She also knows most of her students dont want to be there yet, she wants you to at least pass her class and enjoy it. She's a real sweet heart honestly.

Mr. Amberg is probably one of the most knowledgeable professor's in the political science department at UTSA. The content of his slides are identical to the content in the textbook. His lectures may be boring from time to time, but their extremely relevant and important if you plan on succeeding. He also has great and informative office hours.

Amazing! Honestly, all these bad reviews are probably from people who don't work hard or even bother trying. I never showed up to any class, asked people to send me the powerpoint slides, and did the readings. As long as you either read or attend the classes and get the notes instead of the info from the textbook then you'll do good. I got an A.