Richard Himelfarb - Hofstra University

Professor: Richard Himelfarb
Department: Political Science
College: Hofstra University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He doesn't take attendance but you should go. He is really fair and overall a great professor. Don't be afraid to share your opinions even if they are different than his, I firmly disagree with him on just about everything but he encouraged participation and has respect for other perspectives. your grade is 3 tests, a paper and participation.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI001
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As a professor, he was pretty standard, sometimes funny. I didn't have a problem with him until the last half of the class. I got a C on a paper, & I decided to go talk to him. He responded that I should reconsider writing and that I would never be a writer. Well, I'm a professional writer now and he was accused of being racist. Love that for us.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POL01
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Actually a really nice guy whos very knowledgeable. Pretty laid back class environment and he does his best to keep his lectures entertaining with funny applications. The test were exactly what he talked about in class and his powerpoints helped a lot. Go to class and take notes youll pass
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Himelfarb has exactly the opposite political alignment of me, making it a very interesting class. However, he is very open to hearing other POVs and told me he enjoyed having me in class specifically because I challenged his views. It's always important to be open to understanding the other side, even if you don't agree. Class itself was easy!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CON122
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's conservative get over it
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Awesome professor with different POV but allows everyone and anyone to challenge him. He is respectful of alternative view points and always provides facts rather than simple opinions. Overall a great professor and a great guy!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSC001
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
finally a professor who isn't liberal. he teaches both sides but is clearly right leaning which makes the class funny. lectures are boring but he tells useful info that wont be on the slideshows online. if you dont read the textbook u wont pass so study with the guide he gives u. hes really funny and i enjoy his class. he deserves a higher rating
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Good professor. It was refreshing to have a professor with an alternate political point of view for once. It's a shame snowflake students feel the need to make up lies and try to smear him because they can't handle there being one professor on campus who doesn't reinforce all the nonsense they believe in.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSC001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
it was a very weird class environment. he wanted everyone to talk in class but only so he could prove them wrong and show everyone how smart he was. he also said racism was non-existent in america.... hes clearly right leaning and claims to keep his opinion out of the classroom, but then chooses a biased textbook, and teaches his ideas as truth
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSC001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Himelfarb was unfortunately a huge disappointment. I was very excited to take a politics course in an academic environment looking at issues with a neutral tone. THIS IS NOT THE CASE, Himelfarb teaches his own ideas as truth, and looks for any reason to belittle, embarrass, and debate any student in class. No wonder nobody participates....
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI001
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
he's a good teacher, gives you multiple perspectives
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He LOVES to talk about THE WWWAAAAALLLLLLLLLL.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Is a very clear professor is right leaning but it is hard to tell because generally roasts both sides and gives perspectives from each point of view
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSC001
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a GOAT. What a guy. He does lecture the whole time but he does try and make it interesting. If you study the powerpoints and take notes on them in class and on what he talks about you will do EXCELLENT. The paper is a little tricky to get started on but he is more than happy to help! He is a hilarious guy!! TAKE HIM!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Himelfarb is a great teacher. You will learn a lot about politics and our political system with him. He is always open for discussions and often argues with viewpoints to challenge you to support your claims. Would definitely recommend taking his class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSC001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
An intellectual and physical midget too plagued by his own insecurity and self obsession to ever be considered anything resembling an effective instructor or impressive thinker
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
absolutely horrible professor, told me to drop out of the course because he didn't agree with my opinion in my essay. Rude and sarcastic dont ever take him.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor is a little Mediocre. Lectures could be of more substance rather than what he thinks. Unfortunately, I do not find this Professor effective. Doesnt engage with all students in the same manner. Is not a hard grader.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSC001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
As you can tell from the reviews, people are bipolar about Professor Himelfarb, but I'm somewhat in the middle. While he is a tough grader, he doesn't take off points just because, and he's not out to fail you. He's a pretty funny guy, but not the best professor. He wouldn't be my first choice, but he's not the end of the world.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PCS001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Not approachable at all. Went to him to discuss a test and for him to give me pointers to do better the next time. At first he didnt even know my name and the semester is almost over. He treated me so disrespectfully and he made fun of everything I have done and so much more. Gave me no advise besides that I should study every day for at least 2hrs
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