Susan Gallagher - University of Massachusetts Lowell

Professor: Susan Gallagher
Department: Political Science
College: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POLI1750
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her lectures were informative and interesting but oftentimes redundant. However, her homeworks are very easy and the bulk of the course grade was on summarizing points from articles we had to read. Writing well is important; she takes points off for grammar mistakes.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLI2310
  • 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 loved this class. If you show up and participate, you should do fine. No tests/books, very little hw. midterm/final papers. Most of the grade is based on your writing ability. She is great to talk to and will help you in any way she can. I disagree with the bad reviews. She is liberal, but fair and open to discussion. Couldn't ask 4 a better Prf.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POLI3200
  • 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:
Excellent class, though she does focus on writing skills. No books, everything online.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POL302
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
All over the place and takes forever to grade. Doesn't care about content only focuses on grammar. Don't take the class if you have poor writing skills. No text books, tests, or quizzes. Fill in the blank homework.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: INTROENVPOL
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Not a bad class - no textbook, not very many assignments, and no tests. Grade based off final paper but midterm, assignments, and attendance taken into account. Lectures can be long but she is fairly entertaining. She stresses writing, so if you are a god writer you should do well. Would take again.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: 46175
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor. Writing mostly summarizing articles. Wants you to become a better writing thumbs up
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 46175
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No final. Absolutely hate writing but her assignments were easy. Would take another class with her.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: THOREAU
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing course. She stresses writing skills, but does not discourage you. She clearly spends a considerable amount of time editing your papers, and explains where improvements could be made. This is a political science course and I walked away with not only an appreciation of Thoreau but a better grasp of my own writing. Work? Yes. Worth it? Yes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POLSC201
  • 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:
She focuses on writing skills, but you can rewrite for higher grades. No textbooks, interesting discussion.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POLITMED
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Incredibly difficult course. Graded on your writing skills-not your understanding of course materials. Do not take this course if you are not an extremely good writer. I have always done fairly well it writing courses, but this was my most difficult by far. Not a mean person, just an incredibly intense writing course.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: AMERIPOLI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For American Political Thought, yes she requires a college level prose and writing ability. Plus attendance is mandatory. And she allows you to re-write for the final paper, which accounts for most of your grade in the class. She's a very friendly woman who wants to help you out. I find that I'm a better writer after having taken this class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POLITMED
  • 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:
You will spend all your time writing her weekly assignments and you will be graded HARD. Your grade will be based 100% on your writing skills. Never again!! DONT TAKE HER CLASSES!!! RUN!! RUN!!!!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POL302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have to agree with some of the other comments that conservatives would not enjoy this course because the professor takes on such a liberal point of view. Also, all of the papers that were written were basically graded solely on writing ability and nothing on content. This part of the course drive me nuts!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GENDERSTUDIES
  • 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:
Gallagher is a great teacher: full of energy and very insightful. I disagree with the post before this, I am right of center and found our discussions quite rewarding. I've emailed her since graduating with questions about politics and she was prompt and helpful with her reply. I wonder if she still supports Clinton and Marty Meehan...
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: POLANDMEDIA
  • 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:
If you are conservative, DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH GALLAGHER. She is a liberal who grades against you if she doesnt agree with what you say politically. Liberals will love her classes.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MEDIAPOLITICS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Gallagher basically knows everything there is to know about politics, but your final grade is based on your writing skills. If you want to learn how to write better then you should take this class. I would not take any of her classes in the future.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI
  • 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:
I've taken many classes with her over the past 3 years. She tells you way too much about her personal life but shes the nicest lady alive and always willing to help you
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PRIVACYPO
  • 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:
She rocks. Classes are never dull, open to conversation about anything. Shes a tough grader but will help out.She's a little wacky at times...
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 46363
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bad reviews, shes one of the best professors at this school. She jnows way too much about way too much though...
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POLTHOUGHT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her Political Thought class is rather boring. The few assignments she gives are busywork. I don't think I'll take another class with her.
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