David Kanervo - Austin Peay State University

Professor: David Kanervo
Department: Political Science
College: Austin Peay State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POL2030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. K is as difficult as APSU can get, but he is not demanding anything that the student shouldn't be giving to begin with. He expects you to learn. Read, go to class, pay attention, engage, and study and you'll be fine. Don't expect a subjective A if you earned a high B
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLS2040
  • 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:
Dr. K is not easy but you will learn in his class.As long as you pay attention.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POLS2040
  • 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:
His lectures are very interesting and he is very knowledgable. His exams are VERY difficult. 1/3 of the answers come from his lecture while the other 2/3 comes from the text books. The questions are all muiltipule choice, but are very specific with tricky choices. On the 1st exam only one person made an A, while over half the class failed.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POLI101
  • 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:
Smart, interesting and demanding.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POLS2040
  • 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:
He is now my all-time favorite professor!! His class is interesting and he has a dry sense of humor. As long as you read the material, the tests are super easy.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: POLS2030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kanervo is very knowledgeable. If you want to learn alot about policy in the US, or are a POLS major, this is a must-take for foundational learning. Don't miss class, and read the material, or find out why people complain.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: POLS1020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a great professor, but he only issues (for his Public Policy class) 3 exams a semester, including the Midterm and Final. Don't take him if you aren't a good test taker. He knows a great deal, but you have to read the text front to back and know it by memory.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POLS2040
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I think that Dr. Kanervo taught me more about our country in one class than the total amount I knew before that. He is hard, and you have to read. I got an A, but it was the most I ever studied/read for a grade. However, it is worth it for the feeling of accomplishment and the knowledge gained. I highly recommend this class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POLS2030
  • 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:
At first, I was intimidated by Dr. K. But his dry wit and easy-going manner put me at ease. His class and tests are easy- if you are willing to read and take good notes.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POLS3760
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is an amazing professor. He is not easy because he understands that college is not easy. If you can't do well in a Kanervo class, you shouldn't be in college.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POLI0000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very hard, do not take him unless you are a political science major.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PUBLICPOLICY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kanervo is an excellent professor. if you are looking for an easy class to raise your GPA don't pick this one. however, if you want to learn to think critically about current issues and learn a lot about policy sign up. i earned a B. i hate being satisfied with a B but i worked hard for it.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: URBANPOLITICS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. K is a great guy. This is the 4th class I have taken with him and he doesnt get any easier. However I finally made a B on his test which beats the C's I have gotten on EVERY other test I have ever taken in his classes. He is a genius but the test are hard and there is a tremendous amount of reading.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: POLS4210
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent Professor. You will learn a lot. Put forth the time to read a little and study. Good Lecture. It's hard not to learn in his classes.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PUBLICPOLICY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I did not know that the Clear Eyes Commercial Guy taught at our school!!! Tests are hard and a lot of reading. Nice guy but load up on caffine before going to any class that he teaches.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: POLS2040
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome lectures, but hard tests. Had to drop his class b/c of the tests, but wished I could have continued in his class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PUBPOLICY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His teaching ability is something that I would call into question.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PS3150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: POLY2010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I might be weird, but I like Kanervo's style, he teaches things organized, but is always ready to let his students argue and rant as he is especially good to get quiet APSU kids to actually speak their minds. His saradonic sense of humour is a bonus.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSC2020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not easy material, but when I had questions or needed help Dr. Kanervo was always available and willing to help me understand the material better.
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