Professor Yackee is very nice and overall a good professor. She clearly explains topics in class and seems to care much about the students and what they think. Overall I thought the class was pretty easy, the average for the exams was in the 80's. The only downside is that her voice is slightly annoying.Rate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Susan Yackee
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Its not a difficult class and she knows what she's talking about, but she annoys me and I wouldn't take it in hindsight. Probably just my personal tastes though.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Clear and easy to understand. Not too difficult of a class if you go to lecture and discussion and do assignments. She knows a lot about her subject and really encourages participation. I enjoyed her and the class!Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Had Yackee for a PS Seminar, class was pretty interesting and she was very knowledgeable on the subjects discussed. Good energy and enthusiasm!Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
She's very nice but the class is very boring and difficult. The presentation is not easy to get a good grade on. I would not recommend this class.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
New to the university this semester and I think a great addition! Group presentation is worth 40% of grade so have to make sure you do well. She gives a review for the midterm and final that is almost verbatium what the test will look like. Overall very enjoyable class.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Susan Yackee
POLISCI 990
Research and Thesis
1–3 creditsResearch and Thesis course taken under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
POLISCI 999
Independent Work
2–3 creditsIndependent work conducted under the direction of a staff member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PUBAFFR 799 | Independent Reading |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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