3.4

Virginia Lussier

Political Science - California State University - Northridge

3.4
Quality
2.3
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Would Retake
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3.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
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Would Retake

89

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POLS355 - 3.0 rating

Midterms are hard and final is cumulative

POL155 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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Reviews (89)
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4.0
POLS
Nov 20, 2003

This prof. isnt familiar with the class material and depends on students to answer questions to get the information covered. Doesnt seem to know what she wants to do with the class- very badly structured. Slow coverage and not great looking either.

2.0
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POLS155
Nov 30, 2003

not so great. the class is easy enough if you do the readings and go to most classes. but the lectures are really boring and the prof does not seem to really know what she is doing.

2.0
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POLS155
Dec 16, 2003

Make her feel sorry for you. She seems to overtly favor students who she likes.

2.0
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POLISCI1
Dec 18, 2003

She's very easy if you read her notes. She does knw what she's teaching but she can't explain it. She's boring because she's really into her stuff. Just read the notes.

3.0
2.0
POLYSCI
Jan 5, 2004

No Comments

1.0
5.0
POLS155
Jan 5, 2004

don't take her... her classes are sooooo boring and useless... trust me. do NOT take her ever. easy tests, but very harsh on essays...

1.0
1.0
POLS155
Apr 27, 2004

She seems lost. The class is simple but very boring.

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GOV
May 20, 2004

probably the most incapable and unorganized professor i've ever encountered. if you can stay awake in her classes and avoid staring at her excessive makeup, you can pass this easily.... but this is quite a challenge

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POLS155
May 27, 2004

AWFUL AWFUL CLASS! DO NOT TAKE HER!

3.0
1.0
POLSCI155
May 27, 2004

The book she likes to use is easy to understand. She gives extra notes, the class is not difficult but it is boring.

3.0
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POLS155
Jun 1, 2004

Agree, the woman is BORING. She grades you on attendance, so you cant miss 3 days of class. She is very helpfuul tho, but it's hard to stay in class and listen to her. Test are multiple choice and her wording is ver difficult. Eventho you know the terms!

3.0
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POLS155
Jun 8, 2004

the class is very boring. She is easy if you can stand the torture of listening to her lectures.

3.0
2.0
155
Jun 8, 2004

So boring and easy you don't even want to try or attend.

4.0
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POLS155
Jun 8, 2004

simple it's pretty much memorization typical of a political science class..gives essay questions in advance..and pretty much answers them and a list a terms and where to find in a book..piece of pizza pie

1.0
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POLS155
Jul 19, 2004

I thuroughly regret ever having walked into her classroom. You will too unless this is your major and you already know what you need to. This woman cant get her S**t straight.

3.0
2.0
POLSCI155
Aug 5, 2004

Not hot at all! She knows her stuff, but finds it hard to teach it. If you read her notes and the book, you need not to go to class and can still get an "A". Not very challenging. So, so.

2.0
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POLSC170
Aug 8, 2004

THIS CAN BE AN EASY CLASS. SHE IS VERY BORING, I CAN COUNT ON MY BOTH HANDS THE TIMES I ACTUALLY ATTENDED AND RECIEVED A B+ WITH NO EFFORT WHATSO EVER. ALL NOTES IN CLASS ARE IN THE WEBSITE.

3.0
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POLYSC256
Nov 17, 2004

THIS CLASS COULDNT GET ANY EASIER!!!

3.0
1.0
POLS155
Nov 18, 2004

very easy teacher. All notes are online. Boring, but take her class becuase its an easy grade. We had no essays. Tests are multiple choice and fill-ins. You wont want to go to class b/c the notes are already online.

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POLS155
Nov 30, 2004

I think she is a great teacher. She does not make it easy, she just makes you learn. Yeah the notes are online, so everyone does have access to them, so everyone has the opportunity to pass. I think she is a great teacher, one of the best CSUN has.

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POLS155
Dec 14, 2004

I'm still having nightmares from when I took her. I'm taking it again to repair the damage. Dont even take as a last resort. Doesnt know what she's doing and I'm amazed she's still employed.

5.0
2.0
POL155
Dec 15, 2004

she is very helpful

5.0
2.0
POLISCI155
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 16, 2004

Some study req. mostly memorize. Im a slacker and still got a B+. She is very nice.

1.0
5.0
POLS155
Dec 31, 2004

Worst Teacher.. Doesn't have any idea what is going on.. Made the class harder then it should have been.. Very unclear

5.0
1.0
POLS155
Feb 13, 2005

I got an A. Very helpful and a very easy teacher.

2.0
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POLS355
Feb 22, 2005

No Comments

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1.0
POLS355
May 21, 2005

Very easy upper divion POLS course for G.E. requirement. Study guides given, book is an easy read, gives make-up exams, extra-credit option. Would recommend for someone looking to satisfy the G.E. requirement only, not for Political Science major.

5.0
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POLS155
May 22, 2005

Very nice teacher, always has a smile for everyone..sje is so approachable....gives u a study guide for the tests and exams.I totally recommend her.

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POLSCI155A
Jun 2, 2005

Such a nice lady! Easy class, relatively interesting, and easy tests. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a kick back class that is somewhat interesting.

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POLYSCI150
Jun 14, 2005

I liked the class alot and the teacher was very helpful and was willing to make it as easy as possible to get the best grade you could! good class, great teacher!

1.0
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POLS
Sep 27, 2005

No Comments

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1.0
POLSCI355
Oct 20, 2005

This class is so easy......Thank God I had not taken this class with another teacher. Exams are a pc of cake! Any person getting below an A is st*p*d!!!

4.0
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155
Oct 25, 2005

very easy. everything is right out of the book so class attendance wasnt necessary. she sometimes explains a little too much.

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POLS355
Nov 9, 2005

Not cake, but pretty easy. Take the 1 night a week class if she still offers it. She reviews right before her tests, but the lectures are really really boring. I suggest ear plugs and reading the chapters in class. No homework and class never goes the full time. Just go to class, not saying pay attention, just go - you get credit for going.

5.0
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POLS155
Dec 19, 2005

pretty okay class. she tells u exactly what to study & puts her notes on her site. her tests arent bad either...

5.0
1.0
POLISCI155
Jan 25, 2006

her class is tight...her tests r straight from her study guides all u gotta do is go over them...u dont have to go to class much.but its always good to go. usually she doesnt notice if someone else calls HERE for u lol.shes tight and helpful to the max...n during the final if u stay late n only a few people r left in class she gives u answers haha

5.0
2.0
POLS155
Jun 1, 2006

She seemed extra lenient partly because I took the Saturday class. I liked her style. She sometimes shows clips from "The Daily Show" to illustate a point. :)

5.0
2.0
POLS355
Jun 20, 2006

Lussier is definitely the teacher to take. She posts her slides & notes online, and is always eager to answer ANY questions that you may have. She gives a study giude with ALL the info you need to know for the exams. She looks a little intimidating at first, but you'll find that she is the sweetest lady at CSUN. I highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
POL355
Jun 26, 2006

Easy A.No need to buy the book. She answers all your questions, I mean ALL. Study guids and study sessions are SO good and complete. Do some extar credits it helps. She takes rolls always.

4.0
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POLYS355
Aug 16, 2006

This class was SO EASY, but EXTREMELY BORING. But because you have to take it - take it with her, I felt like I was in high school again.

3.0
3.0
POLS355
Nov 25, 2006

I did not learn at all in this class. I felt her study guides were not helpful for the exams. She told me what not to study for and then some of those things were on test. She is not clear in her teaching or what she expects. Do not take this teacher

3.0
1.0
POLS355
Nov 29, 2006

This women will make you feel like your in kindergarden, she dumbs everything down for all you retards out there. Take her if you plan on comming to class due to the fact she does take roll every day. she also posts her powerpoint online.

5.0
1.0
POLS355
Jan 16, 2007

Great Teacher, especially when she included some humor in some of her lectures by showing a few Daily Show sketches on her powerpoint slides; exams are straight forward with study guides.

3.0
1.0
POLS155
Jan 16, 2007

She is very easy but boring at the same time.You don't need to buy the book because she teaches out of powerpoints.All of the info needed is online with all of the powerpoints.There are ONLY 3 TESTS the whole semester and one 200 hundred question final.

5.0
1.0
POLS155
Jan 20, 2007

Great teacher! Answers all questions and gives out helpful study guides. If you need the book, I'll sell it for cheap ([email protected])

5.0
1.0
POLS155
May 10, 2007

3 TESTS, 1 CUMMLATIVE FINAL. POWERPOINT LECTURES, GIVES NOTES AND POWERPOINTS ONLINE, GIVES GOOD STUDY GUIDE FOR EVERY TEST, GIVES GOOD REVIEW RIGHT BEFORE TESTS. REALLY SWEET AND LAID BACK. SHE PRESENTS THE INFORMATION IN A COMPREHENSIVE MANNER AND TELLS YOU EXACTLY WHAT TO STUDY.

4.0
1.0
POLS155
Jun 1, 2007

A very easy class not for poli sci majors she makes the material very easy to understand. Attendance is mandatory but you don't have to pay attention. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK its a waste of money. THis class is an easy A!

3.0
1.0
POLS155
Jul 5, 2007

She's pretty much one of those old ladies that wears orange lipstick. She's a nice lady, but to be honest the class is super boring. She gives you all the material, and all she does is go over it with the overhead. Super easy..not challenging

4.0
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POLS155
Aug 16, 2007

This professor is really BORING!!!She uses powerpoint everyday and it takes the whole class time.DO NOT BUY THE BOOK!!!!IT"S A WASTE OF MONEY!!Everything you need is on the webcite.

5.0
1.0
POLYS155
Aug 26, 2007

very nice

1.0
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POL155
Nov 11, 2007

It is very hard course, there are no quizess or extra crdit, only three exams based on them you fail or pass. This course is hard to pass

4.0
4.0
POLS155
Dec 6, 2007

Her class is really boring all she does is shows us powerpoints.You don't need the book because everything you need to know is on the powerpoints and you can print them out.

5.0
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POLS155
Dec 7, 2007

She is a helpful professor, she knows her subject well. She uses powerpoints and all the notes are online you can print them. She reviews really good for tests which helps a lot. Easy to talk to and ask questions. I would recommend her.

4.0
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POLS155
Dec 18, 2007

Nice professor but rather dull. Easy class if you pay any sort of attention. All lessons are taught through powerpoint and available online, so book may or may not be needed for you.

1.0
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POL155
Dec 23, 2007

This Course is very hard and the professor not helpful at all, this course is easy to fail

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POL155
Dec 24, 2007

I would not recommend her at all. She show that's she help but in fact she does not help at all. She is vey hard in grading

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POL155
Jan 12, 2008

Do not take her class

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POLS155
Jan 18, 2008

She's not that bad because she goes over everything on the test, but for people who don't pay attention in class and take notes, like myself, it is pretty hard. Make sure to pay attention and understand the material. I think I failed my final, so from a A, I went to a C, but that was my fault cause I didn't study at all.

5.0
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POLS155
Jan 24, 2008

This is one of those professors who sets you up to pass (review sheet, test review 2-3 days prior to the exam,goes over the exam so the info you have is correct for the cummulative final, chapter notes/highlights & powerpoints online).As long as you pay attention in class, study, & memorize key concepts, you'll pass. Good Prof, highly recommend.

1.0
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POL155
Mar 10, 2008

She is bad and not helpful at all. if you do will in the test you will pass otherwise if you ask for help she would not help you

5.0
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POLS155
Apr 22, 2008

Excellent Teacher!!! You learn a lot from her class. What's on her study guide, is what is on her test. Attendance is a must to past.

4.0
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POLI155
Jun 13, 2008

She is easy if you sudy for the tests. Just memorize the study guide, come to class, and you will do fine.

4.0
2.0
POLS156
Jul 9, 2008

She's great. She's not tough or strict. Tests are easy-if you study. Not even serious hard studying. Laid back class.

5.0
1.0
POLS155
Sep 3, 2008

Very nice professor and extremely easy class, just follow her study guides, and you'll get an A. I did without trying

5.0
1.0
POLS155
Oct 29, 2008

She's really cool. Not hard at all. Attendece is kind of a big deal. No hard studying here and easy "A"

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POLS355
Dec 12, 2008

Nice lady. Attendance a must! Don't really need the book b/c she puts up detailed notes on powerpoint on her own site. But don't take her once a week class..3 hours of polisci is a huge bore!!..even if you enjoy the subject. Oh, and she goes over as many questions as the class has right before the test lol

5.0
1.0
POLI155
Jan 7, 2009

dont buy the book. she hands out study terms for the midterms and final. all the midterm and final consist of are terms. just the definitions online and study them on your own. she takes attendance. easy class but boring, nothing but power points in class. easy A

5.0
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POLS155H
May 23, 2009

This Professor is great, she knows what she is talking about and she can explain it well. She's very helpful and understanding, she sometimes takes attendance. The book isn't really needed b/c she has such clear notes. Take her if you can; you will not be disappointed!

5.0
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POLS155
May 26, 2009

I had her for my Honors class and she's great, it's almost like she was born to teach this class, seriously take her she's so sweet and she honestly wants you to do well in her class so she gives really good study guides, she gives alot of extra credit and she explains things over and over again, TAKE HER!!!

4.0
1.0
POLS156
Jun 9, 2009

Super easy class. Little to no effort involved. Lussier is a nice woman, and really accomodating, but doesn't always know what she's talking about and can be confusing. Grade based on midterm, final, paper(s) and presentation. Textbook isn't necessary.

3.0
2.0
POLS355
Jun 23, 2009

Ridiculously hard to sit through. In a class of about 50, attendance went down to about 15 on regular class days. Easy grade (especially if you know ANYTHING about political systems). Two tests and a cumulative final.

5.0
1.0
POLS355
Aug 13, 2009

Great professor, knows what she's talking about. Powerpoint slides are on the website along with practice test questions, which you don't really need if you look at the slides. Attendance wasn't mandatory for her class of 50, but she wasn't too happy about the fact that people stopped going to class... so that might change.

3.0
2.0
POLS355
Dec 22, 2009

I had no interest in this class, so I basically missed the last few weeks of class. She's very boring, but a VERY nice lady. She gives you study guides before each exam which is basically what's on her mult choice tests. There is a presentation and paper, 3 exams, and a 200 pt - 100 multiple choice question - final.

4.0
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POLS155H
May 20, 2010

I took Pols 155Honors. Lussier is extremely helpful and willing to work with a student if you are having a hard time--just be sure to communicate with her. I earned a B, but that was due to a lack of studying. A very chill teacher and super sweet.

5.0
1.0
POLS355
Jan 21, 2011

Great teacher for the subject. Having our class in an election year helped make the majority of the class easier. Its basic government and political science, so not a lot of range in topic, but she relates it all well, and is very nice and giving to students who need extra help

5.0
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POLS255
May 17, 2011

2 exams, 1 presentation, + 1 cumulative final. Detailed study guides tell you everything thats on the exam. Dont buy the book. Group presentation is easy- 6ppl, 10 page paper, 20min powerpoint. Don't have to show up but recommended since she learns your name by the end of the course. TAKE FOR A semi-easy A + you will learn some material.

5.0
1.0
POLS355
May 23, 2011

Easy grader wants everyone to pass this class with ease if you work fine. Her presentations are good and no need to refer to any text until she has some assignments on them.

5.0
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POLS355
Dec 16, 2011

If you cannot get an A in her class then you should probably drop out of college. 3 exams, 3 short papers. Minimal textbook usage. Her class is easy but I actually do feel like I learned something. As a friend put it, she's very "grandmotherly". She's very sweet. Take her.

3.0
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POLS155
May 16, 2012

She is awful. I swear, she would give the exact same lecture three classes in a row. She would more recite information rather than actually teach it. Oh! then she got injured, so she was gone for almost half the semester right in the middle. It was just awful. I dreaded having to go to her class.

3.0
3.0
POLS155
May 22, 2012

Boring class. Grades based on two midterms, one cumulative final, and two assignments. Exams are basically everything on the study guides. Answers to the study guides can be found on her powerpoints she posts on moodle. I got a B- because i didn't study as much. Exams should be easy if you just study the study guide.

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POL155
Jun 11, 2012

ehh this class was quite boring. Attendance is not mandatory but she was also gone for half of the semester. She is a nice lady though.

4.0
2.0
POLS355
Jun 15, 2012

Reads straight from PowerPoint lectures. 3 easy writing assignments, 2 midterms, 1 cumulative final. Offers study guides for each exam. Answers found on PowerPoint lectures. I got a B but would've received an A had I studied a little better. Very nice approachable lady. Tries to answers all your questions & even gives scantrons if you forgot yours.

2.0
1.0
POLS155
Dec 11, 2012

Super easy but boring. 2 Midterms + 1 Final. She goes over the study guides in class which is very helpful if you want to get a good grade.

3.0
1.0
PS355
Apr 30, 2013

Easiest class i've ever taken. Didn't buy the textbook and rarely went to class. Everything you need to know is in the powerpoints. Lecture is boring because she reads word for word off of them. Papers are pretty easy, only thing that really requires effort. If you want an easy A take her class.

2.0
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POL155
May 20, 2013

The class is boring and almost half of class are gone when she lectures. Midterms are hard and final is cumulative. You have to study hard for the exams, a lot of memorization.

4.0
2.0
POLS155
Jul 17, 2013

She's really sweet and if you ask for help she will help you. The class over all is boring. All her lectures are on moodle so you don't even have to show up. Most people didn't. 2 midterms (study her study guides, memorize.) Final is cumulative. As long as you do well on the exams the class is easy breezy.

4.0
1.0
POLS355
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2013

Probably the most boring class I've every taken at CSUN. It was a 3 hour class, but I could not stay for more than an hour. She reads from the powerpoint and shows videos that are already posted on moodle. 4 easy papers, 3 online exams including the final. Ended up with a C without doing much work. Her class is easy to pass, but very boring.

3.0
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POLS355
May 21, 2014

SO BORING. She sometimes plays clips from the Daily Show to spice things up, but otherwise not engaging. Half of the lecture time is spent reviewing what we went over in the last class. All tests are online, but you can only take them during regular class time. There are also five ~3-page essays.

5.0
3.0
POLS347
May 22, 2014

She is a smart woman and truly does know alot. She cares about her students and indeed does take a good amount of time engaging in student-professor discourse. She has alot of connections with people working in the legal field; during the semester three judges, a lawyer and a dean at a law school attended to give presentations to the class.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

53% confidence
Based on 1 grades
Most common grades:
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
A+: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.35 avg change
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

POLISCI155

5.0

(2)

POLSCI155A

5.0

(1)

POLYSCI150

5.0

(1)

POLSCI355

5.0

(1)

POL355

5.0

(1)
+19 more courses
Difficulty by Course

POL155

4.3

POLS

4.0

GOV

3.0

POLYSCI150

3.0

POLS155H

3.0

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