Victor Magagna - University of California San Diego

Professor: Victor Magagna
Department: Political Science
College: University of California San Diego
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: 142K
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Do yourself a favor and take him! He gives a midterm and a final which are both essays. He's very knowledgeable, explains the material well and podcasts all of his lectures. Informative class and an easy A. What more could you ask for?
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLI120A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Magagna was incredibly knowledgeable on his subject. I truly wish I wasn't taking so many units this Winter quarter otherwise I would have signed up for another of his courses. His class is straightforward and criteria is clear. Wish I could have taken the class in person it was so good!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POLI142K
  • 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:
I graduated UCSD in 2014 and I still listen to the recorded lectures of professor magagna. Easy classes. Podcasted lectures and clear essay instructions. Not the easiest to have a conversation with, but that's our loss not his as he is so knowledgeable. He gives you everything you need to pass in his lectures.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POLI113A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Horrible professor. I learned virtually nothing from this course because he barely lectured (only 2 20 minute lectures per week instead of 3 50 minute lectures). Stupid and would never take it. If you're taking it for grade boost than sure its easy.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POLI113A
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
So if youre taking him online be aware that he only posts podcasts (no slides, and notes that are impossible to read) so paying attention is hard and he talks FAST. So I just watch the podcasts after the fact and it takes me like 1.5 hours to watch a 30 minute podcast bc everything he says is important. Havent turned anything in yet so idk grade
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: POLI113A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you submit a paper (that follows the syllabus) for the midterm and final, you will get an A. However, his lectures and lecture notes are incredibly disorganized and not particularly good for learning. Don't take his classes if you genuinely want to learn the material he's teaching - it's only useful to pad your GPA/knock out GE requirements.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 142K
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
All of his classes are in a similar format, no homework, take home midterm and final. Both are easy. Course is entirely podcasted. Take him as much as you can while he's still around. Listening to the podcasted lectures at 1.5x+ speed is a good lifehack.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POLI142K
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Take his class, you can get A easily.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 142K
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
God bless Magagna
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POLI136
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
GPA booster - any class with this prof, is legit ur ace at ucsd, tbh. There's a midterm & final essay, done at home. Listen to lecture via podcast, just don't turn it in late. Content isn't graded harshly; however, BE ON TOPIC.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POLI113A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof Magagna teaches very interesting courses while keeping the assignments simple and easy yet thought provoking. He's a great source of information, like a walking library.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POLI113A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is an amazing professor and should be respected at all time! He makes notes with hand-writing every time no matter how many students show up, and tries his best on the lecture to be as specific as possible.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POLI142K
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
A really smart guy, he's basically a walking library. Very unimposing, you might run into him around campus or see him reading a book in a public lounge. You can talk to him after class, email him - he really tries to be student-first.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: POLI136
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
We all know why we take Magagna
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: POLI120A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Best professor at UCSD!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: 142K
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Presents a variety of theories and explanations, so there's plenty to explore. 2 papers. Plenty of time to write and straightforward prompts. Professor Magagna is funny and easy going. He often ends class early and podcasts each lecture. He always gives ample opportunity to ask questions and is concerned for students' general well-being
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: 142K
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Magagna is an amazing professor. His Poli 142K class is very interesting and he gives his students an eloquent elaboration and understanding into the topic at hand. He really is a little stand-offish and difficult to talk to once you approach him, though. Despite that, Magagna still gives you an answer for the questions you ask.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 142K
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took two classes with Professor Magagna during my undergrad in 2016 - yes, I'm back two years later to rave about him. Magagna is one of the best lecturers I have ever had. While attendance wasn't mandatory, I attended every class because I found it so interesting. He very knowledgeable and our reading materials were great. Awesome professor!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 142K
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I'm a STEM major taking Magagna to make my last quarter a chill one. My OG plan of action was to not go to class, whip out a quick couple essays, and be done with it. Instead, I ended up attending almost every lecture just to listen to what he has to say, he has an incredible eloquent way of speaking. He's a bit stand-offish when approached.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POLI142K
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Okay so I know people just look up the related podcasts to write the essay but you know what Professor Magagna's lectures are content rich. like I'm writing my midterm essay right now and I'm actually learning so much LOL he's also super kind! feel like he's under-appreciated. we love you prof.
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