Hes very knowledgible about Political science. Seems like a smart guy. The class was interesting when we went we talked about current issues but boring when going over material. Might just be cause I hate Political science though. He offered some extra credit in form of essay. Overall good class. Not too tough. just pay attention- do fine

I really enjoyed this class. He has a great sense of humor and talks a lot about current events. Turns what could be a very boring class into an exciting one. He posts his notes and draws up his test around those notes. Come to class, pay attention, and you will do fine! Would take him again in a second! A+++ :) :) :) :)

hes ok. i hate history and i made a 39 on the midterm so i thought i was going to fail but as long as u go to class everyday he wont fail u. my first C in college but at lease he didnt give me what i thought i was going to get. he bases his grades off of a mid. final and a 5 p. report. paper was kinda boring but grading was easy on us

Had him this summer. Great teacher. Hard work, intense at times, but will really a good course. My head still hurts.

I took him my freshman year. I had a HUGE crush on him and still do :) I liked his class because I'm always up to date on current news and stuff.. Class is a little difficult but study study study and look over the notes and you will do fine. If you try. you'll pass.. and he likes Pink Floyd! :)

Has long notes. Very nice and helpful. Does not take attendance. confusing quizzes but all multiple choice. Material can get confusing. Has a scattered brain.

If you know anything about politics and can actually sit still, listen and pay attention then this is a great class. I didn't take notes, never studied and made an easy A. All it takes is listening. He does like to ramble though, so be prepared. Funny and very cool.

I don't like politics at all and the fact that he does just made this class a pure nightmare for me. I only took him because the class fit into my schedule as far as time goes. I happened to get lucky on the final and did well playing the guessing game. lol I needed a 97 on the final to get a C and I made a 100 on the final...GO ME!!! right? lol

Dr. Vidal is a great professor. All you have to do is come to class and take notes and the tests come straight from them. I never even opened my book. He likes to talk about current topics from time to time, which keeps the class from being so boring. If you can copy notes and study them then there is no reason you can't make an A.

Great teacher. He was extremely helpful. Also just a allaround enthusiastic teacher.

Dr. Vidal is a great teacher! Made me really enjoy political science! I would take any other classes he offers as well. Definitely take him.

Great teacher. Kind of hard but really nice. Love the stories about Key West. Great videos also. Would take him again.

Dr. V is a great professor! He is very helpful and I always enjoyed his lectures. I would definitely take him again. He also has great stories tell and he's super cute. One of the best professors at CSU!

Who goes to college and expects NOT to work hard? Idiots. Dr Vidal is a great professor.

I liked him. Just make sure that you do the readings, show up to class, and pay attention and you'll be fine.

Prof. Vidal is a great prof. All you have to do is takes notes & study them And pay attention in class & remember the things discussed on Frontline News videos Grade-?B? Spring semester 2011

Vidal is a great professor and really knows his subject. Take notes and read and you'll be fine.

100% lecture, read the book on your own time, required. also have to read other sources as well, federalists papers. uses an outline of the book on overhead but not posted online. clear speaking and easy to understand. uses scantron tests with multiple choice. has 4 teste and 2 pop quizzes. Extra credit for attendance.

I loved this class. It was easy. He goes over all the information well. His test can be difficult you just have to study. The class started off a bit difficult when he talks about the history of politics. Overall hes a good professor.

Easy class if you show up and take notes. READ what he tells you to read, including essays. Attendance is mandatory. 2 Exams 2 quizzes are the only grades, all multiple choice. Helpful guy, if you're struggling he will help you, as long as you have good attendance.

His class is not very easy but the second half of the class does get better. Go to him for help if you need it because he will try to help you out as much as possible. Although he doesn't take attendance, DO NOT miss class because it will throw you off. He gives A LOT of notes.

Be there every class. DO NOT use or play your cellphone during class. You have to read A LOT. I found that as long as I tried to read every thing that he told us to then I did ok, because his notes are on what you read. He only went over test questions 1 time. The other times he told us what readings to focus on more.

He's a good professor. Likes what he does. Helpful. He's got swagger.

Enjoyed his class. Very open and knowledgeable.

I LOVED his class! He opened my eyes (& changed my life) & made me interested in POLS (had 0 interest before). Def recommend his class. He's passionate & cares about his study & ur education. He's really cool & laid back. Def my fav prof & class. There is a lot of reading & U HAVE to study, but this IS college guys. If try u should pass. Take him.

Not difficult if you attend class and read the material. Be sure that you read the extra documents that he assigns.

Great class, interesting professor. Loved the videos he showed us. You can tell he's really smart. Read assigned materials and study and you'll be good. He tells you exactly what's going to be on the test, so there's no reason to fail or make a C. Really helpful and personable. Plus I thought he was hot with some swag lol ;) Passed with a high A.

He's a good professor. Gives 2 quizzes and 2 exams which are all multiple choice. Make sure you read the extra reading you assign, he's a very helpful teacher.

Dr. Vidal is a very laid back knowledgable professor. I had him Spring 13 for American gov and this semester for religion and politics. I really got a lot out of his classes!

He was awesome. Helpful. Extra Credit. Don't buy the book! Easy and laid back. Loved him!

I absolutely love him!

Tends to ramble, very easy going if you read the assigned readings and listen in class its an easy A.

Dr. Vidal is great in a lot of ways. He tries to emphasize less on knowing everything for a test and more about walking away having learned something. Some people found it difficult to memorize the material for the test but I didn't find it that difficult. There were two tests that I forgot we had and I still ended up making an A on them.

Great professor!!! Very passionate about his work. Only give 2 test (midterm and final) and a paper due at the end of the semester, mess up one an you're in trouble. Can be serious at times, so don't be late and ALWAYS COME TO CLASS!!! Other then that he's an awesome guy and you will actually LEARN in his class but you better do all the readings.

This class was very easy, and I learned a lot. Don't stress about the quizzes and exams. He only asks broad questions to make sure you listened in class. I highly recommend him - easy A and entertaining lectures

This is a man who is very passionate about his work. Absolutely my favorite professor so far at CSU. I learned more in this class than I have in any other. He challenges you to think critically and makes you want to learn. He also offers up great books for you to read that aren't assigned reading. Very easy to talk to.

Dr. Vidal is an amazing professor. Government is not at all my favorite subject, but he really made me enjoy going to class. If you're taking him make sure to do ALL the readings because that's how you'll pass! Go to class also. He gives 2 tests that are pretty much your grade, and two 5% quizzes. Go to any reviews & do the extra credit!

Very knowledgeable about his subject matter with also a passion for it. He really relates the content to his students in manner to make you think about impacts on your own life. Two tests are the only thing that matters, either hit or miss. Also very observant,

As a person, he's a great professor. He can often get off on tangents so that can be tough to deal with. He has great lectures, I will say that. Around test time, he will at least tell you what to study because sometimes the lectures won't cover enough. He's also pretty open if you have questions to take advantage of that.

Professor Vidal was great. Only 2 quizzes and 2 exams. He gave you the opportunity to do an extra credit assignment for half a letter grade. He's willing to help and is passionate about what he does. I would take him again.

Okay yeah, if you aren't interested in the topic he might not be the professor for you. BUT he actually cares (which is rare at this school). He sticks up for the students with admin and is always interested in research for his students. He is also actually doing stuff in the field which is also rare.

His class is boring and he gives the death stare if you're late or go to the bathroom. However, he tells you EVERYTHING that is going to be on the test. You actually have to study. He is so nice and helpful if u go into his office and ask for help. If u do the extra credit he'll bump u up a letter grade. rambles a lot but just focus on powerpoint

I usually go on this site to look for law school choices rather than making statements about professors online. Great professor despite our disagreements on some subjects (I am a moderate-to-liberal student). I learned much about the conservative viewpoint. Be prepared to be patient, tolerant and open-minded.

Always get the textbook for all of his classes. I am moderate-to-liberal student. I enjoyed his lectures even though I disagreed with his conclusions. As always, like most of his other courses, he sticks with the conservative viewpoint. I have no problem with the previous, I just expect more range of opinions put forward. Great professor.

Vidal is a great choice! He gives half a letter grade extra credit just for attending 1 outside lecture and you can tell that he loves what he does. Very laid back guy and very easy to approach with a problem or comment. The only grades are 2 quizzes and 2 test which you just have to pay attention for. Skip buying the book.

Vidal is a great choice. He's seriously passionate about the course. Hilarious, and gives good feedback. He's flexible with the schedule. Test and quizzes not on days stated in syllabus usually. Usually doesn't follow syllabus. Few grades. 2 tests 2 quizzes but flexible on content of each. tutorial day before each test.

Hes super into what hes teaching but he starts getting off track of the topic. All of the quizzes and tests are lecture based so studying is easy.

Essays are your only grades and this class is easy once you accept: THERE IS NO MEANING TO LIFE. That is literally all it takes to get an A. You're welcome. Don't overthink his class and just write your essay like he would write it.

I have him for Gov & Global Issues. He's pretty nice - cares a lot about what he's teaching. He's a really cool guy, but the issue is he gets off on tangents so it's hard to know what to study. And there are very few grades so be careful cause it's easy to tank it. Also, don't buy the textbooks. Just do the readings he posts online.

He doesn't allow cell phones and keeps track of attendance. If you pay attention and ask questions he will appreciate your interest- as any prof would. Before quizzes and exams and he tells you EXACTLY what to study (he reads off the paper) so study that and you will do well. I made 100s on everything & people who still complained make no sense

Vidal is an extremely intelligent man. He loves history (obviously), and hates cell phones. In this course you have 2 quizzes and 2 exams. quizzes are 5% each and tests are 45% each. If you study for each, you WILL make an A in this class. He literally tells you what will be on the tests too. No textbook use.

Easy A. Online Course and all we had to do was a quiz each week

Be ready to read and write. Syllabus might not be updated. Only 6 essay quizzes and final that's all. He did up my grade to A though.