Michael Cain - St. Mary's College of Maryland

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Michael Cain - St. Mary's College of Maryland

Professor: Michael Cain

Department: Political Science

College: St. Mary's College of Maryland

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: POSC462
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:

I took Dr. Cain's class for Energy and Development. I had no background in energy of international development prior to the class. However, he brought the material down to a level that was digestible. I honestly thought this class was one of the most practical that I've taken, especially if you're interested in energy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: POSC262
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is based on examining liberalism and democratic theory from Hobbes to modern theorists. Dr. Cain mixes his class with humorous anecdotes and grounded serious discussion. I thoroughly enjoyed his class and I would recommend taking him. The better the group discussion, the more you will enjoy the class. Be engaged.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: POSC408
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took a course in development with Professor Cain. It was difficult but professor Cain's enthusiasm and real-world examples made a very technical subject relevant and entertaining. He genuinely cares for his students well being and is always eager to help. He encouraged me and helped to on the path I am on now.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: POSC200
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor! He is always willing to meet with students and help in anyway that he can. He really cares that you understand material and are not falling behind. Hes very encouraging. The class is challenging, but you learn a lot and can apply it elsewhere. You should take this professor!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: POSC200
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cain is one of those professors who looks down on his students he said my previous work would not prepare me for his class he said that hes n academic unlike all those other professors id had he said hes better at teaching bc hes fulltime even though hes not he makes you talk in class and shames you if you dont I dropped his class im glad I did

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: POSC200
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof didnt seem to prep his lectures before class, the syllabus was incoherent and then he never stuck to it, then he missed multiple classes without sending out any emails, leaving us to wait for him, when he was at class he was often late, and he was always late handing out major writing assignments. Als0 uses different language in his tests >:(

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: POSC200
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:

Great teacher, tough to get a hold of though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: POSC200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy. He knows his stuff but he talks in circles. If you understand the main thesis from all the readings, you'll be mostly alright. Definitely don't expect to know any of your grades till the last possible second. Also, he's really interesting to talk to outside of class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: POSC200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely disorganized and gives no feedback. Takes months to hand things back and never responds to emails. He is an interesting guy but has so many jobs that he does not devote enough attention to his students. Study guides are given just a few days before exams and you end up teaching yoursel because his lectures just go in circles.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: POSC100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really interesting discussions in class, definitely knows his stuff. However, don't expect to ever know any grades prior to the last week of classes. Isn't the most sensitive when it comes to obligations and workload for other classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: POSC100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very disorganized and expects you to understand the readings right away. He puts people on the spot and expects an incredible amount of participation making it a rather large portion of your grade. This is hard when you didn't understand the readings. His tests are sort of hard, and even those can be confusing.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: POSC100
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:

Prof Cain is an awesome professor, he has a passion for politics and speaks from experience. Class is based mostly on discussions which make it easy to learn the material. He is quite disorganized though and isn't great with help on exams. This isn't an easy credit to get.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: POSC100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful, energetic man who is passionate about politics and cares deeply about his students. He loves debate and discussion, is open to new ideas, and encourages students to think for themselves. Conversely, he's a bit disorganized, expects you to understand the readings immediately, and can put people on the spot, but he means well. Great prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: POSC100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Caine is a really great teacher. The class isn't easy, there are a lot of readings and he expects you to have a good comprehension of the topics assigned, but he is always energetic and interesting. He is very involved with his students and is always eager to hear input from all perspectives. He expects a lot, but gives a lot in return.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POSC100
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:

Awesome professor. His class is interesting to both those interested in politics and those taking the class to fulfill the requirement. Beware, he does expect a lot out of his students, but gives a lot in return

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: POSC100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

arrogant and selfabsorbed, believes his view of the world is the only thing that matters....boring teacher, totally trashed any POV he was not readily familiar with

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: POSC469
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cain is a wonderful Prof. but he is hard and expects a lot out of his students. Listen to him b/c he has a lot of connections for a job post-grad!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: POSCI100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy but very boring class. There are a lot of readings that don't tie into the class and leave you wondering why you bothered reading them. If you want to learn about politics in todays world or about any relevant issues this class is not for you.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: POSC100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy personally and he tells good stories. Sometimes the lectures get kind of dull. There's a lot of readings and sometimes it's difficult to find how some of the material covered relates to other material covered. Overall, not a bad class though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: POSC100
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:

His method of teaching is one that requires the student to "teach" themselves, and in that respect it is very Socratic. After reading the readings, he engages the students to talk about the readings as if they were teaching him. You are guaranteed to see the world differently because of his classes.

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