Jerrold Rosenberg

Mr. Rosenberg (how he likes to be called)'s class is never boring.

He starts class on time and he will mark you absence (1/2 absence) if you're late. Attendance is taken 2x (before and after class). So make sure you stay until the end of the class, because he will mark you 1/2 absence if you leave early.

His lecture is pretty much what is in the textbook, but he will discuss each points and invite you to sound your views. He doesn't always agree with you but he never says that you're wrong! Mr. Rosenberg is always available for discussions outside the classroom. You can call him to make an appointment or just talk to him after class.

The discussion on the current affairs (these won't be on the quiz) help to wakes you up (I took his saturday morning class). The topic wasn't always of my interest but it's good to know what was happening in the world.

He doesn't give you extra credits and He only gives 2 tests (midterm and final), but I think his tests are easy though. There are no surprises on the test and Mr. Rosenberg will give you the study guide for the test. He's a very fair teacher! I wish I had a chance to take his class again.

I took Mr. Rosenberg for POLS 1, American Government. He's quite a character. His lectures were usually fairly interesting, and for the most part, followed the textbook. If you did your reading as homework, you'd know exactly what his lecture would be. But I suppose that helps reiterate the material. He liked to give extra reading or information, but say "You don't need to know this, it won't be on the test." (I don't think anyone did it, myself included.) Grading was very simple - 2 multiple choice exams, weighted 50% each, I think graded on a curve. No comprehensive final. Attendance was always taken, and he would chastise those that arrived late. During his lectures, he would tell us specifically what would be on the test, so those that didn't show up for the lectures probably had a much harder time. I personally found the tests to be fairly easy, but I didn't miss any lectures. The problem with only 2 tests is that it's hard to make up a bad grade. I didn't contact him outside of class, but he did give a voicemail number on his syllabus to arrange office hours, and he was willing to stay after class to talk about the course material, or politics or current events in general. Speaking out is not allowed, and you'll be chastise for it, but I think that's necessary in a political science class, which can become heated debate. Overall, I've enjoyed the class. I feel I learned about our Government and it has got me more interested in politics. I also feel I didn't have to work very hard to get a good grade in a class that is CSU and UC transferable. For what it's worth: our class was full, and other students were trying to add, saying their POLS 1 class was too hard.