Reviews of professor Nicholas Dyerly

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the toughest graders in the Political Science department. Annotated bibliographies are due for each class period based on the reading. Vague instructions for what is expected, rarely will you get above 85-90, and little to no feedback is given explaining why. Attendance ungraded, but missing class limits any items graded that day to a 75.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Tough grader but his lectures are amazing! He is very knowledgeable and does things to help his students pass. To get an A he makes you work for it. I have learned so much from him!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I absolutely loved this class. Brother Dyerly knows a lot about Eastern Europe, as he studied in Moscow, Russia. You will be fascinated by all the topics discussed in class. If you need to take Eastern European Culture, I 100% recommend taking this class from him. He knows what he is talking about, and you will leave that class less ignorant :)

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I took Brother Dyerly for International Politics, for almost every class period there are assigned readings, which aren't too bad. He is a lot of fun and hilarious. Lectures are great, and rely on students having done the reading beforehand so that they can contribute. He is very helpful outside of class and accessible. 15/10 would take again.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He is a tough grader and is not willing to help students pass. There's a "pass or fail" quiz every class period on the readings which are 30-45 pages long each, and if you pass the quiz then your grade remains the same but if you fail your grade drops. He is also arrogant and rude. Don't take this class from him! this course should not be this hard

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Brother Dyerly pushes students to develop skills that can be used in any classes regardless of the subject. He wants students to understand each side on an argument before articulating an opinion. His lectures are interactive and largely based upon discussion. We also discuss current events and are often related to the class discussions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great intro to IR. You can submit late work (until the last day), use your notes on exams, & turn in extra credit. He responds to emails & meets outside of class. A great plus: Youll learn to speed read/diagram reading assignments which helps with other courses. He only quizzed the second half of semester when the class didnt read/participate.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Brother Dyerly wants to help students learn, but he only hurts his students. His grading model is flawed due to his belief that getting an 80 in his course is the equivalent to getting a 100 in another course. He grades assignments without using the rubric he gives you and expects you to memorize specifics from the readings unknown to the student.