Alan Buckley - Santa Monica College

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Alan Buckley - Santa Monica College

Professor: Alan Buckley

Department: Political Science

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: POLSC7
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took his Scholars 8-week class and it was a lot of work, but I LOVED it. You'll learn a lot of valuable information in this class. A lot of writing (400-600 word discussions), but the topics are interesting and he offers feedback. Weekly chapter quizzes, 5 discussion essays, a midterm and a final. SEE HIM DURING OFFICE HRS. He's there to help you!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: POLISCI2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class is structured like typical online classes. He does not give great feedback at all. He makes odd comments and doesn't suggest how you can improve on your discussions. As long as you do the work, quizzes, and readings you should be able to pass. Also make sure to give your best work with the discussions.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: POL01
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

First of all, he does not reply back to emails and does not teach at all. During covid, we have to learn ourselves from reading the textbook nO lectures or zoom meetings. No support whatsoever, besides his grading system, is so odd YOU HAVE TO WORK, for an A or B.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: POLSC1
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hes a really horrible professor he does not engage at all and didnt enter in 4 quizzes for me and I emailed him so many times and he just ignored me I regret taking this class he is so rude and unhelpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: POL1
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took him during fall and it consisted of one zoom meeting a week where we would watch a film and have a small discussion after then we would take a 10 question quiz on said film& also have a 400-600 essay due every week but very manageable. Overall, such a nice professor, you surprisingly learn a lot and a fun class. Final is based on all quizzes

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: POL7
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His online class is based on weekly (1 or 2) quizzes and discussion boards, which are essays. PPL like to complain about him being a tough grader but TRUST ME when I tell you that some PPl posted literal garbage and expected to get an A. Some didn't even know how to cite or write paragraphs. Best advice, take English 1 first. Its really not hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: POL1
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you have to take this class for credit in order to transfer, choose another professor. So much work that it feels impossible to be able to get it all done, especially because he is an extremely harsh grader. He gave me a 0 on an assignment I turned in, I emailed him to ask about it and a day later he dropped me with no explanation.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: POL2
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Buckley's 8-week course. There is a discussion(Essay) and 2 quizzes every week. The class is hard but if you read the textbook and and work hard you will get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: POLSC07
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took his 8 week online class. He's the type of professor to reply "K." to your emails. He does not grade discussions generously and has some sort of bias, giving very poor feedback to improve on your next essay. His weekly quizzes are much easier. However, you will not pass this class without reading every chapter from the textbook.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: POL7
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ive taken a bunch of 8 week courses, but this one is tough. As a more advanced level writer, I tend to breezy through courses that make you write a lot since its basically just research- not for this class. Buckley is seeping with cognitive bias and makes his Facebook style short essays an upward battle with super condescending comments. Be-ware.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: POLI1
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This guy is the worst, dont expect feedback or commentary on how you can improve your discussion posts. He nitpicks your work and NEVER actually teaches beside assigning reading from the textbooks. This is a basic poli science class but expects you to be an english major also. Do not take!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: POLISC7
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Buckley gave little to no feedback. After posting discussions, he might pose questions in response, but gave no feedback on how to improve work. He did not engage in the class, but you could learn his politics - he graded those he agreed with better than those he disagreed with politically. Lazy and arrogant is how I'd describe him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: POLSC1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Buckley is entirely average. You can basically show up and pass this course if you participate. The work is easy, his engagement is minimal, with feedback like, "ok" on papers. If you want to really learn something new, this isn't the professor for you. If you want to cross off that prerequisite, he's perfect.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: POLSC2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

My understanding of politics as a whole has been increased dramatically. The weekly discussion essays really help to solidify your grasp of specific ideas and also the opposing side. The textbook is an absolute joy to read and I'll be keeping it. If you do the chapter readings and pay attention, you'll really upgrade your view of the world.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POL01
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 Buckley is one of a kind. He does not suffer fools easily and will not hold your hand. He is passionate which is refreshing. He is extremely well-read and you will learn a lot. This a great class with amazing films every week plus papers and quizzes that reflect that week's theme. He is great if you want to learn and participate.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: POLISCI1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is a basic poli sci class, there is no reason the professor had to make it so difficult. My problem is he was an extremely harsh grader and the quizzes were so specific that you couldn't possibly remember the answers. The quizzes are timed so you can hardly look at notes or even google as a last resort. tanked my GPA.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: POLSC02
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class to learn about International Politics/Policies. A large component of the class was dedicated to structuring our arguments/thesis development. Students were provided the opportunity to further support their thesis after initial submission/Dr. Buckley's Comments. Of 5 essays, I was asked to do this once; a solid class/experience.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: POLISC1
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I Crashed This Class, Watched 1 Film A Week, You Take A Quiz For Every Film ( 10 Q's) & Write A 3-4 Page Paper On Prompt For The Week. There Are Little To None Extra Credit. Show Up To Class On Time, All The Way Through, and Participate. Cite Works On Papers & Turn Everything On Time & YOU Will Receive A Passing Grade (Hopefully a A+ Like I Did)

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PLSCI7
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class consists of full on paper every week and expects you to write like a doctoral degree in English and nothing is ever enough. Expect to cry every day thinking how you will study for your quiz and completing your discussion. Be careful and make sure you are able to do this class because this class should be worth 6 units. Non understanding!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PLSCI7
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class consist of discussion and quiz's every week and it is one of the hardest online classes I have done my whole life. This class is excessively way to difficult and extreme for someone that is new to online classes. Be careful and be prepared to write papers on papers. I feel like I am stuck in a whole and cry every time I open my laptop.

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