Janine Holc - Loyola University Maryland

Professor: Janine Holc
Department: Political Science
College: Loyola University Maryland
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PS407
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Class was built off of many small assignments, papers, and projects. Never anything to stress over or worry about. Class is mostly discussion based. Class was very interdisciplinary, students from all majors and backgrounds. Good professor who cares a lot about the material and students.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PS365
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you are a shy person, she'll work with you, but everyone basically has to participate once a class. Once you get used to HOW she wants you to participate and write your papers, her class is a breeze as long as you do the readings are committed to doing well. Legitimately cares about her students.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PS365
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Class was built on 3 papers, final essay, and participation. Readings due each class and all students have to participate in discussion to get full points. Overall, good class that explores different perspectives/approaches to international relations. Holc wants everyone to do well and is always willing to help! Do what she asks, you'll succeed.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Holc is a nice lady. She wants her students to do well. That being said, she is crazy about participation, and she is a harsh paper grader. The class is all discussion and 3 papers. She can get moody sometimes and low key takes it out on the class. I would take her again because I liked the discussion and thought it was insightful.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PS364
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best class I've taken at Loyola. Take it.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PS364
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor. Class got me thinking in new ways. Class is all discussion every day, participation graded daily. Talk and get points. Readings for every class and 10 reading responses. Midterm and Final essays. Really good class, would recommend to PS and GS majors. She always takes surveys and changes how she does things if needed, very flexible
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Holc wants to see you succeed. She cares, and is readily available for office hours. If you are unclear on anything, and she will take the time to guide you. Get to know her, and she will inspire you.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POLYS001
  • 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. Holc is the best thing going at Loyola. If you don't take her, you are seriously missing out. She will inspire you to be a more informed person, and, importantly, to be a critical thinker. Yes, you will have to attend class, do the readings, and participate. Do your future self a favor, and take her.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PS300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Seriously such a sweet teacher. Lays out all the facts you need to know for her tests and quizzes very clearly. If you go to her office hours even once you will do well. IF for some reason u dont like her she takes a midyear survey and is flexible on changing her teaching. Helped me get an internship, even after just 1 semester of having her.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Holc has been the worst professor I have ever had. Her teaching style is awful- "textual commentaries" are required for every single class and she will take points off even if you include every required element. Requires participation for each class but will not allow every student to participate. Does NOT lecture or actually "teach" any material.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Holc is an amazing teacher. Her class can be a little hard at first- you need to learn what she is looking for and answer the questions accordingly. The course is A LOT of reading and writing, with homework every night, but I feel like I learned a lot over the semester. I definitely recommend taking Professor Holc!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PS336
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Holc was an awesome teacher! Had her for 4 different classes and loved each one. She is tough and expects you to read and participate but if you show interest then she'll work with you if you need help. Definitely one of my fav professors at Loyola
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • 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:
Professor Holc was the best, completely changed my perspective on politics. Make sure you do the readings and participate in every class. Very clear with what she expects from you on papers. Would definitely take it again
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PS364
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's challenging--you definitely have to do the readings and participate at least once every class, but I promise it will make you a better student and you'll actually learn a lot. Plus you have up to 5 absences before it affects your grade. She's funny and really cares about you. Holc is an angel, take her class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PS102
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Holc is great! Knows her stuff and is a very kind woman. You have to do the readings and you have to participate. The papers can be tricky but she gives you time to ask any questions. Gives 5 free absences!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Holc is a great teacher. If you pay attention and do the homework you should easily be able to pull a B. She gives you many opportunities to increase your grade and her class is extremely interesting. She also allows you to miss 5 classes without penalty. However, she does give a lot of homework.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PS307
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she's so wonderful! she really wants participation, otherwise your grade will be affected. great course, makes you think about what you're reading. the service learning at first seems awful to work in, but it's worth it if you sit down and figure out time to do it, and actually reflect on the people you work with.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very helpful professor. Extremely passionate about what she teaches. Her essays seem hard but they get easier. go to office hours! Very nice woman.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you do all of the readings and participate in class, it will be very helpful for the papers. Her papers seem hard at first, they are not your typical college papers but as long as you write a lot about your opinion and how it's related to the readings, you will do fine. Please go to her office hours.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Holc and was a bit intimidated at first... but she is wonderful! The discussions are important. Say something small and intelligent--automatic 100. Papers--GO TO HER FIRST! The first paper I got a C and went to her for the next 4 and got As! :) DEFF TAKE HER! She cares about her students and WANTS to see them succeed!
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