Don Fowler - University of South Carolina

Professor: Don Fowler
Department: Political Science
College: University of South Carolina
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POL360
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Fowler is one of my favorite professors of all time. His lectures are so interesting and he his insightful (and can be funny!). You're graded on a mid term, final, and a term paper. It's tough to tell exactly how he's grading, but take LOTS of notes the few classes before the final and you should have a good idea about what to expect.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLI363
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Fowler as a person is one of the nicest professors I have ever had and has real life experience at the highest levels. As a professor, he is quite repetitive in his lectures and 70% of the grade comes from tests which are completely in essay format and he graded these tough. Also, these tests did not directly come from lecture material.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POLI363
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Fowler's lectures can be super interesting since he has lots of experiences and stories to tell when it comes to this course. However, I wasn't sure exactly what I was supposed to get out of this course because the class is super disorganized. Not many assignments, so the midterm, term paper, and final are the only grades.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POLI363
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Fowler's class was super interesting and he has an amazing background for what he teaches, but I was completely lost on what exactly I was being graded on throughout the semester. Organzation-wise, the class is a mess, but if you follow what he assigns you should be fine.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I have taken four of Dr. Fowler's classes and he is by far my favorite professor at USC. Fowler wants for his students to do well, but you have to meet him halfway. The workload is not heavy and his grading is not atrocious if you put in the work. Fowler has many valuable political connections which is a bonus if you are a political science major.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: POLI362
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Fowler is a very interesting man with a ton of experience, former DNC chairman. That said, his grading scale is atrocious. You have no idea on how you are going to perform in his course until after the drop date. He doesn't really give feedback on why you earned the grade you earn. Avoid him unless you need political connections
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: POLI362
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A former DNC chair teaching your class is pretty awesome. Yes, some of it is outdated, like book reports, but it's really not hard (sparknotes/google). He takes attendance every day so go. Taken him twice and this semester was first time w/out TA and he got stuff back quickly. Midterm and Final are not too bad especially w/ review session
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Fowler teaches a very Democratically biased class, so Republicans beware. He also has a mystifying grading scale. The term paper is ridiculous, but the other option is writing a detailed book report. By the way, if you choose the book reports, you have to read an entire book on a weekly basis. Avoid this class, it is very outdated.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POLI362
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Fowler has been my favorite professor at USC. I've taken several of his classes and I have enjoyed every single one. He's so knowledgable and interesting. It's obvious that he knows what he's talking about and I thoroughly enjoyed every lecture. If you pay attention, read,take notes, and work hard, you can definitely make an A. Great professor!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Despite the atrocious grading scale, his class was pretty easy. He lectured for half of the semester while the other half of the semester he had the SC Republican and Democratic State Chairs lecture together or separately. Flower has a wealth of knowledge on American politics and he is a fantastic reference for internships or law school. Take him.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nothing is hard about the class. If you do the work, you'll be fine. However, the main reason to take him is outside of the classroom. As the former Chair of the DNC, Fowler has literally all of the connections and then some (like, he's friends with former presidents) and is usually willing to write rec letters or help students find internships.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SCHC433
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a very interesting person and he is very knowledgable. However, his lessons seem kind of random and he gets off topic easily. Also, he is not always clear in what he expects from assignments. Lastly, the final paper is 12-15 pages.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POLI362
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very, very, very interesting man. Although his lectures may go off topic, he is a very knowledgeable and interesting man. He knows everything there is to know (and more) about politics. He is a great, caring professor. Grading scale is atrocious, but hopefully, it will all work out.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: POLI362
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nice man with an interesting career, but that alone does not make this class worth your time. Unfair grading scale, off topic ramblings every lecture, and the exams and work are a little overboard for a class at this level. Learn from my mistake and save yourself the trouble, AVOID THIS CLASS.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
honestly the best and my most favorite professor i've ever had at USC! his lectures are really interesting especially when he includes his own personal experiences. he brings in a lot of important speakers and has a ton of connections. it's not too hard if you take good notes and just study his exam study guides. take him!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As a professor, Dr. Fowler is very good. He is VERY entertaining to hear lecture. Dr. Fowler has a lot of personal insight on the subject. I enjoyed his class a lot while I was in the room, but his tests are VERY, VERY long and he expects VERY thorough answers. Attendance is required. If this is your primary subject, then it's worth the time.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Fowler is great! It is very impressive the amount of information he knows and can deliver an entire lecture off the top of his head. Grade consists of a midterm, final and 5 book reports or a term paper. TA grades everything. Gives you questions to study before exams. Fairly easy if you go to class and take good notes.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had all A's at Carolina until I took this class. Finished with a C (not sure how) and I emailed the TA and professor to ask for my final exam grade...no response. The grading scale is wack. Don't take. Seriously.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you have the opportunity to take a class with Dr. Fowler, do it! He is an amazing man and you will learn an incredible amount. In addition to be extremely intelligent, he also has more experience out there in the field than anyone else in the department. Still in regular correspondence with Senators, former Presidents, Civil Rights leaders...
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POLI360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is so knowledge it is hard not to respect him. 90-minute lectures off the top of his head.. Midterm, final, and 5 book reports or term paper, your choice. Be prepared to take an excessive amount of notes. TA takes attendance at the END of every class and grades everything. Relatively hard class... Learned so much though. Got a B+.
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