Frank Le Veness - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

Review your college professor, faculty and staff

Frank Le Veness - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

Professor: Frank Le Veness

Department: Political Science

College: St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GOV3670
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Le Veness is a great professor. I strongly recommend to take any of his classes if you have the chance. 3 papers (including the final), an oral report, and participation your grade. He lectures the whole class but his jokes will keep you engaged: he called my entire class hopeless when we didnt know the answer to a question. Just take him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GOV3670
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. LeVeness is a gem! He realizes your effort and shows that in grading. Do your best, communicate with him, and read what he assigns. He's extremely helpful with the term paper. Show him what you're up to, and he's more than happy to guide you. He has long lectures, but his jokes and your participation break it up. 100% will take again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GOV2690
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. LeVeness is a very funny guy and good speaker. He knows how to keep you engaged even though he talks for the whole class. He is very serious about the research papers citations and sources you use. As long as you read some of the material and jot down important points from his lectures, you should be fine. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GOV2810
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not judge this class by its name. "Politics of War" sounds interesting right? WRONG. The professor would sit and lecture the entire class. Most of his lectures are unrelated to the class. You have to read three books and write two 10 page essays which he grades very harshly. It's in your best interest not to take him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GOV2810
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor and really funny. I took him for Politics of War and Politics of the Caribbean. I got an A in both but Politics of War was hard and you have to teach yourself sometimes. He takes citations and Works Cited very seriously. It needs to be good primary sources, or else you will not do good.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
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 took Dr. Le Veness for 5 courses, which is tough because he only teaches in Queens in the spring. He always teaches study abroad in the fall. It was frightening my first day, he pointed at me and had me answer a question I did not know the answer to, but I was hooked. He called us losers, but he was quick to call himself one too. Best Prof ever.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GOV2690
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the kind of class that you don't need to attend to pass. Professor is funny and can be entertaining, but his lectures are pointless and off topic. Your grade will be based off of two 10 page papers and in class essay questions for the midterm and final. Hard grader. You really have to teach yourself in this class. All based on readings

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GOV01
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Def must take if you are a Gov major. Great guy! Two 10 page pages, a Midterm, & a Final for the class. You don't NEED to read. Going to all lectures and skimming readings got me an A-. Although he was a pain for the papers. If the paper does not have correct citations he will not look at it. There are make ups and re-submissions though. - GOV3670

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GOV189
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor in my entire graduate school experience.(Class of '95) You will be expected to read the text(the exams are entirely on the text) so don't slack off and just take lecture notes. Innovative, fair and a definite must for all government or Pol Sci majors.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GOV189
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Le Veness is a classic! He is simply amazing. His course consists of a take home midterm paper, a take home final exam, and an in class group presentation. He is very fair and quite easy if you show up to class and do the readings. Everyone loves him, he is very helpful, outgoing, informative, clear, and there for you. I would take again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 2810
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A really cool guy, jokes around and easy to talk to and asks a lot of questions to the class while lecturing. He's very clear about what to expect on papers, midterm, final. I was really stressed out about the first paper i wrote for him (10 pgs) but he gave me a great grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GOV1000C
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are a government major you have to take him at least once! He is an excellent teacher, and really takes the time to get to know the students. His tests focus on the readings more than class discussion so remember that when it comes to test! Favorite professor at St. John's

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GOV1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. If you're a Poly-Sci major, you have to take him at least once. Honestly the best decision. You should take part in class discussions/answer his questions. 2 papers, a midterm and a final. I loved this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GOVCAR
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GOOD-Great Professor, interesting, knows the topic, good sense of humour. If you are a government major and don't take him at least once your an idiot. BAD-nothing

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MANYGOV
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Excellent, excellent professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GOV01
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at St. John's. A kind man with a heart you will be hard-pressed to find in any university in America.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: POL1030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The dealio is dis - go to class, every once in a while ask prof ? or make comment, turn in paper with lots of works cited page (only thing he reads) and you'll get an A. Prof is interesting but stories of wheres hes been get old. Just pretend interest and ull get an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GOV1030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

boring class.prof doesnt teach and brings spkrs in.have to do presentations 2nd half of semester and prof falls asleep.only good think is that he lets u redo paper for better grade but not sure he even reads paper.avoid IMHO

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: POL1111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor-shows a keen understanding of the social, political and economic conditions in the Caribbean and Central and South America. Also an great human being. M.A. 1991 Govt & Politcis- A. Verrelli

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GOV2810
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome. Every government major should take Dr. LeVeness at least once.

Add Your Review Below:

Search Professors:

Welcome:

Before signing up for classes every students should gather as much information as possible to make a decision on which professors as well as which courses to take. This website will help you make this decision easier.

Here, the students can rate, research and cross-reference the overall performances of the professors to select the best ones, and always be informed and up-to-date with what’s important.

Join the fun! Visit all pages and get all the information you need to choose the best class and best professor that you’ll enjoy listening to and learning from.

Our Friendly Sponsor:

Schools:

Our Friendly Sponsor: