Ralph Carter - Texas Christian University

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Ralph Carter - Texas Christian University

Professor: Ralph Carter

Department: Political Science

College: Texas Christian University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carter has been my favorite teacher at TCU so far! He is so kind and caring and truly wants all of his students to succeed and feel heard. He is very relaxed and was very understanding when I had technical issues. His tests aren't hard at all if you take minimal notes and pay attention in class. He is a real gem!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: POSC33503
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carter is one of the best professors I've had at TCU! His passion for the material is clear and he's an excellent lecturer, but he is a tough grader, especially on the research report. Paying attention and taking notes during the lecture is crucial for the exams, especially current events. But I would really recommend him overall.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Carter is a super funny guy that cracks jokes on occasion. One downfall in his class is not only do you have to purchase three books for the class, the tests are all short answer and essay. He also puts questions from the book that weren't in the lecture and also current events talked about in class. It'll be hard to pass if you don't show up.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The textbook is unreadable and he just lectures and there are not really words on his slides so you get to just frantically try and right everything down. I hate that he does current events it takes up too much class time which means more textbook reading. TCU is full of teachers like this and is not worth your money. I am so bitter I chose TCU.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely LOVED this profesor. The Intro to political science class was my favorite class of the semester even though it was at 8AM. You have to take notes in class, and read in order to do good on the tests, but if you do that you will be fine. He does a great job of incorporating current events which is what makes the class so fun.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: POL20303
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

RALPH GORDON CARTER III IS THE CHILI DOG KING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carter is a great professor, his lectures are interesting and he is knowledgeable about what he is teaching. Tests can be difficult, so I would recommend rewriting/ reviewing your notes before the exam. The only downside about this class is that it is only offered at 8am. Expect to read a lot about current events if you want an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carter is truly one of the best professors/teachers I have ever had. He is a tough grader, he has high expectations for students, and there are only 3 tests, a book review, and a final, but he is so worth it. He teaches very clearly and fairly and really wants students to learn. He is open to any questions. Professor Carter is passionate!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: POSC101
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Carter! Best professor I've had at TCU. His Into to Poly Sci class was really interesting and fun. He is super smart and loves to teach. He takes attendance and you have to take good notes because the tests are hard but he gives extra credit and an A is achievable if you work for it. Take his class for him, not the grade, he is AMAZING

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: INTRO100
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:

Hands down the best professor I've ever had at TCU, he made the 8 ams worth. Theres a lot of reading involved but the class is really practical and he makes it quite fun. Not an easy A, and you do have to work for a B, but if you do your reading and extra credit, you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the best teacher I've had at TCU! He is so energetic and fun. This is definitely a challenging class--hard to get an A. I am one of those students who is all about getting A's and working hard, but I would definitely take a B for the experience of the class. Awesome guy

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: POLISCI
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carter wants his students to do well and makes it very possible for you to do so! You have to go to class which sucks, but it's never boring. He's intelligent but never pretentious. Highly reccomend him for international relations.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: 20303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best Prof. show up and he'll will interest you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: POSC10093
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class, but also challenging. One of the best teachers I've had at TCU, inspired me to add a Poli Sci Minor. The reading is mandatory and there is a lot of it. Tests are essay tests, and you HAVE TO attend class; but it you work hard this class is completely manageable. 10% of the class grade also is attendance.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POSC33503
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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Carter is absolutely an amazing teacher. He has a unique way in making the lecture entertaining and enjoyable. You get to learn lots of great information from this class. However, tests were not easy and papers definitely needs extreme polishing and revising before hand it before his eyes if you want to get a decent B or above.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Carter is a great guy and I enjoyed his lectures, but he grades absolutely hard. In this course there were two exams, Midterms and finals. There was a book review, which he grades hard as well. overall good professor but not an easy class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: POSC33503
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:

Does not help you. He presents his information and tests (of which there are only two) and expects you to have it at! Got a C on a paper for messing up ONE citation and having an "awkward sentence." Not kidding. This guy is a good man and would be a great teacher if he set out guidelines for success. Avoid if you care about GPA or like success.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 10093
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:

Absolutely amazing. If you want to actually learn something, take this class. I signed up to meet core requirements and found a passion in politics, most likely stemmed from Dr. Carter's enthusiasm and eloquent lectures. I slept through one 8 am class and was devastated. 8 am on MWF has never been so worth it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: INTROTOPOSC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found professor Carter to be very helpful but the course was definitely not a walk in the park. You have to listen to the current events, take great notes, and read the book. He is very knowledgeable and wants you to learn the material.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: INTROPOLISCI
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:

Even though it's an 8am, I loved this class. So interesting and relevant. Dr. Carter is wonderful and fun. Exams are all short answer (write like a few words), but if you take good notes and read it's definitely do-able. Exams are non-cumulative! Highly recommend :)

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