Question 1

Is POL220 hard at John Jay?

Accepted Answer

Based on 19 student ratings, POL220 is demanding (difficulty 68/100). Grade accessibility is very high (86/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POL220?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in POL220?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POL220 is rated 86/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 57%, B: 29%, D: 14%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POL220?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 36/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POL220 have?

Accepted Answer

POL220 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: graded by few things, tough grader, test heavy, get ready to read. Its difficulty score is 68/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend POL220?

Accepted Answer

23% of students would recommend POL220. Student satisfaction is rated 61/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

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