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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODgxNDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"POLISCI412","course_id":"POLISCI 412","course_uid":"course_c0ce58a44b64a4a47cfd1297","review_date":"2026-04-20 22:18:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Schweber is a nice guy, but his lectures are impossible to follow; he stands at the podium and talks for 75 minutes straight, and, in my experience, can be condescending even if you ask genuine questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTg3NDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"POLISCI412","course_id":"POLISCI 412","course_uid":"course_c0ce58a44b64a4a47cfd1297","review_date":"2021-04-21 02:30:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was difficult do not get me wrong, but understanding the material and getting the quiz answers right was so rewarding. This probably would have been way harder though if it wasn't online since I rewatched lectures frequently.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzAxMDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"POLISCI412","course_id":"POLISCI 412","course_uid":"course_c0ce58a44b64a4a47cfd1297","review_date":"2017-01-09 15:44:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I ever had, he is smart and knows it, however he opens up case law and connects themes in a way that is outstanding.  Truly wants his students to do well and demands a lot of them which is a good thing I think.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDEzMDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"POLISCI412","course_id":"POLISCI 412","course_uid":"course_c0ce58a44b64a4a47cfd1297","review_date":"2015-11-14 14:32:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Whoever said Howard is inspirational must be joking. He only believes his opinion is correct. Will not listen to anyone in the class other than himself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDEzMDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"POLISCI412","course_id":"POLISCI 412","course_uid":"course_c0ce58a44b64a4a47cfd1297","review_date":"2015-11-14 14:29:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is a real piece of work. He is very intelligent but should not be teaching undergrad classes. I have never been more stressed out than when I am taking his exams. His tests expect that you already have the Constitutional law knowledge of being graduating from law school.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjg5NDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"POLISCI412","course_id":"POLISCI 412","course_uid":"course_c0ce58a44b64a4a47cfd1297","review_date":"2005-11-02 22:38:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take his course if you do not want to be challenged.  He seems arrogant, but really just tries to make you think by asking hard questions.  Also, expect to get a stupid answer to stupid questions.  Not a prof for people who like their hands held, but great if you want to be challenged.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzExMDk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"POLISCI412","course_id":"POLISCI 412","course_uid":"course_c0ce58a44b64a4a47cfd1297","review_date":"2005-05-16 19:13:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He gives very unclear lectures, to the point of incoherence.  He is arrogant beyond belief and asks questions to put people down.  The class is pointless, take a law class with Downs instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]