Reviews of professor Andrew Conteh

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
While his lectures and stories may be interesting, I struggled taking his class over Zoom. It was extremely difficult to figure out what to take notes on. He often asks if students have questions and calls on people randomly to check on them, but does not respond well to students who actually have questions. Ive heard hes better in person.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the few profs I've had who doesn't use Canvas for grading/assignments. Lectures give a basic overview of exam topics (written in-class essays), but outside research will be necessary to do well. Permits only 20-30 words as a cheat sheet. One research paper on a topic of choice is due a month b4 the end. Hilarious at times, but not an easy A.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had him for Foreign Policy Issues. A lot of the class is based on security issues. The assignments can be tedious. However, if you do them a little at a time, they are doable. He really likes students who participate. He will frequently ask students their opinions on certain subjects he is talking about in lecture so be sure to pay attention.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor. Easy classes just show up and take good notes. He likes research and interactive students so as long as you interact with him during office hours and ask A LOT of questions he will help you succeed. He does not take attendance but I do not recommend you skip. All his lectures are valuable. Do not need to get textbooks.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Lectures are uninteresting and frankly very surface-level/repetitive. He grades you based off of three in-class essay exams and a final paper. This means his grading is completely subjective to his own personal beliefs and if he disagrees with your perspective then you are simply wrong and your grade will be impacted. 
*Books are not needed*

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Look, he is VERY passionate about human rights. Unfortunately, he doesn't have slides or write anything down. This is particularly relevant because he has an accent from Sierra Leone. My main issues were the boring lectures, the unclear requirements, and the lack of actually using the books. He continually misgendered me as well.