Villarin, Tomasito

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Take Villarin for POLSC 121.10 or POLSC 124 if you want a chill lecturer who uploads slides, announces recits, and is described as A-able with effort and considerate on deadlines. Lean away only if you will not write the short papers or show up for announced recit. Sample is three writeups on two courses, so this is lean_take rather than take.

Suits

students who want an A-able POLSC elective with announced recits and uploaded slides
students willing to write short essays and a group issue paper
students who like practitioner commentary in class

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Workload3.2

Would retake4.0

n=6

Brave Dove

Very nice and definitely A-able

CoursePOLSC 124
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium

took him as a tba prof for polsc 124: participatory governance last sem and he’s very nicee! definitely A-able for our outputs, we were graded based on two essays (~600 words each), a group issue paper, and recitation. he doesn’t grade low for the outputs, but i’d say you have to put a bit of effort in order to get high grades. the issue paper that we worked on was based on randomly selected trios (we had to draw lots on the second day of class). as for the recitation, just make sure you read the materials in advance. he announces naman when there’s going to be graded recit and tbh his ppts are enough to get you through them. as for readings, i’d say they’re the average length and number in terms of polsci readings HAHA (i didn’t read all of them). we usually had onsite classes once a week so the other day was left to do readings and such. although towards the end of the sem, our sched wasn’t as uniform as it had been but oks lang naman bc he announced it in class and in canvas. i guess a downside is that his voice isn’t loud when he gives his lectures. actually his voice was very calming and there were times na inantok ako (sorry sir i still love ur class) so just keep that in mind when choosing where to sit in his class. another downside is that he didn’t fully utilize canvas. his announcements were sent as DMs instead of actual announcements so mej nahirapan ako when i had to double check for deadlines and links and stuff. the two essay outputs were submitted via google form and not canvas, but he graded them and uploaded them naman in canvas. he’s very nice talaga bc i remember during the first essay submission, he sent me a message bc i haven’t submitted yes (deadline was 11:59am not pm). he assured me naman that as long as i submit before 6pm i wouldn’t incur deductions 😩. he also returns feedback for outputs really really fast (or maybe the bar is just low bc polsci profs often don’t give feedback haha) would recommend with reservations!more

Kind Panda

Fave prof; manageable readings, engaging recits

positive

CoursePOLSC 121.10
Retake?Yes
WorkloadLight

I had Sir Villarin for POLSC 121.10 and POLSC 124 and he was really one of my fave profs! For his lectures, he usually gives readings beforehand (very manageable, honestly got by even tho i didn’t finish a lot of them lol) and uses ppts (which he uploads on canvas). I liked his lectures and teaching style because he allows you to digest and understand the concepts he discusses + he’s able to provide good insights esp given the work he’s involved in! We also had a few announced graded recitations, but they’re nothing to be scared of as long as you read the assigned readings, and listen and take notes during class. Some of these recits were based on short case studies which were actually really fun because you get to dissect the topics and concepts in an engaging manner! As for requirements (based on my experience in both classes), I think we had 2 individual essays that allowed you to apply the concepts taught in class. They take up a considerable part of your grade, but sir grades fairly and relatively high and gives comprehensive comments so you’ll be okay! We also had a final issue paper where you relate the topics discussed in class to a certain issue. It was honestly a heavy requirement and you’ll only be working with 3-4 people, so even though it’s due at the end of the sem, don’t cram it! Although we didn’t have scheduled consultations, you can email sir and he’ll get back to you promptly! He’s honestly veryyy easy to communicate with. Overall, I’d highly recommend taking Sir Villarin! His classes aren’t as heavy imo, but you’ll really enjoy them. He’s also definitely A-able as long as you put in the work! He’s also one of the nicest profs i’ve had and it really feels like he cares for his students :’)more

Quiet Puffin

Grades high if you integrate concepts; stay awake

positive

4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium

Updates ▶️ 1 group report and 1 group final paper (get good groupmates) ▶️ 2 recitation (case studies), but they’re pretty easy to read and digest ▶️ He invites guest speakers ,,, attend and listen to them because he adds their topics/pointers sa quizzes nya 😭 ▶️ 2 reflection essays reasonably spaced out within the sem ▶️ Grades high! He loves it when you integrate concepts from development and participatory governance sa papers mo HAHAHA ▶️ Con: He can get too monotone and boring at times — Pero because he teaches very well, I do my best to stay awake in his class HAHAHAmore

Anonymous

A with effort, worth it for the feedback

positive

Retake?Yes
WorkloadMedium

agree w this! and the other comment<3 but I would say A with effort given na his requirements require work pa rin. he really goes through everything you pass and provides feedback/comments on it so di pwedeng basta basta lang. some requirements can be intimidating (esp recits and some of the prompts of his papers 😭) pero worth it class niya for the insights! would recommend taking him for people interested in policy/governancemore

Anonymous

High grades, light recits, lectures can get monotone

positive

4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium

Updates 1 group report and 1 group final paper (get good groupmates) 2 recitation (case studies), but they’re pretty easy to read and digest He invites guest speakers ,,, attend and listen to them because he adds their topics/pointers sa quizzes nya 2 reflection essays reasonably spaced out within the sem Grades high! He loves it when you integrate concepts from development and participatory governance sa papers mo HAHAHA Con: He can get too monotone and boring at times — Pero because he teaches very well, I do my best to stay awake in his class HAHAHAmore

Keen Crane

Super chill and A-able, will take again

positive

CoursePOLSC 121.10
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight

I had sir for polsc 121.10 and he’s super chill lang! If u want an A-able class, get him! Of course, sa papers, need parin ng effort. Nonetheless, he grades high and very considerate with the deadlines. Will def take him again if i can❤️more

DPA · Part-time faculty · Former Akbayan Representative

Public administration and policy (participatory governance, local governance, barangay assemblies, democratic governance)

Education

DPA Public Administration

Career

Part-time faculty, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Political Science · current
Representative, House of Representatives of the Philippines (Akbayan)

Recent courses

POLSC 120
POLSC 121
POLSC 121.10
POLSC 124
POLSC 221.10

Workload3.2

Would retake4.0

n=6

Brave Dove

Very nice and definitely A-able

CoursePOLSC 124
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium

Kind Panda

Fave prof; manageable readings, engaging recits

positive

CoursePOLSC 121.10
Retake?Yes
WorkloadLight

Quiet Puffin

Grades high if you integrate concepts; stay awake

positive

4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium

Anonymous

A with effort, worth it for the feedback

positive

Retake?Yes
WorkloadMedium

Anonymous

High grades, light recits, lectures can get monotone

positive

4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadMedium

Keen Crane

Super chill and A-able, will take again

positive

CoursePOLSC 121.10
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight

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