Question 1

Is POLSCI4LA3 hard at McMaster?

Accepted Answer

Based on 8 student reviews, POLSCI4LA3 has a very high challenge level (83/100). Grade accessibility is very high (80/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is POLSCI4LA3?

Accepted Answer

Students report a very high time investment (83/100). Expect to spend approximately 15-20+ hours per week on coursework, including lectures, assignments, and studying.

Question 3

What is the grading like in POLSCI4LA3?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for POLSCI4LA3 is rated 80/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 20%, B: 60%, D: 20%. The course is assessed primarily through exam-heavy methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for POLSCI4LA3?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 88/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does POLSCI4LA3 have?

Accepted Answer

POLSCI4LA3 is classified as "Exam-heavy" based on student feedback. Common themes from student reviews include: tough grader, test heavy, lecture heavy. The challenge level is very high (83/100).

Question 6

Would students recommend POLSCI4LA3?

Accepted Answer

38% of students would recommend POLSCI4LA3. Student satisfaction is rated 50/100. Students have mixed-to-negative feelings about this course.

POLSCI4LA3: Politics in Latin America

Took POLSCI4LA3? How hard was it?

What we know

What students say

Questions students ask

Classes next to POLSCI4LA3