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POLS 1230: People, Power, and Politics at Brooklyn College

3 credits · Fall 2026

People, Power, and Politics (POLS 1230) at Brooklyn College has 9 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 9 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Vincent Tirelli, Nicholas Reynolds, George Francisco, Helena Najm, and Jade Greer.

Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Vincent Tirelli ranks chillest (Chill) and George Francisco least chill (Fair).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

Requirements

NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED CORC 1230.

About this course

3 hours; 3 creditsIntroduction to social science concepts through the study of power, authority, and social organization in U.S. society. Emphasis on the interaction of government and civil society. Readings focus on primary documents concerning the role of social class, race, and gender in the construction of social and political inequality. (Not open to students who have completed Core Curriculum 1230 or Core Studies 3.)Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core US Experience in Its Diversity requirement.

Best professors for POLS 1230 at Brooklyn, Fall 2026

Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works

POLS 1230 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:50 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

9 of 9 sections · 0 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

ECA-LEC Regular
Tue/Wed/Thu · 1:40 PM - 2:20 PM
James 0416
George FranciscoChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.4(52)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 54% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
ECB-LEC Regular
Tue/Wed/Thu · 12:45 PM - 1:35 PM
James 0416
George FranciscoChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.4(52)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 54% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
MW11-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
James 3613
Nicholas ReynoldsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.5(27)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 86% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
MW8-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Online-Synchronous
Helena NajmNo Rate My Professors rating found
Online SynchronousClosed
S12-LEC Regular
Sat · 12:05 PM - 2:35 PM
Online-Synchronous
Jade GreerNo Rate My Professors rating found
Online SynchronousClosed
STAR-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
James 2615
Vincent TirelliChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.1(40)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 100% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
T6-LEC Regular
Tue · 6:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Online-Synchronous
Nicholas ReynoldsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.5(27)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 86% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
Online SynchronousClosed
TR3-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:40 PM - 4:55 PM
James 3613
Vincent TirelliChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.1(40)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 100% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
TR8-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Online-Synchronous
Nicholas ReynoldsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.5(27)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 86% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
Online SynchronousClosed

Questions about POLS 1230 at Brooklyn

Who teaches POLS 1230 at Brooklyn in Fall 2026?
Vincent Tirelli, Nicholas Reynolds, George Francisco, Helena Najm, and Jade Greer are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is POLS 1230 at Brooklyn hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.4 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a POLS 1230 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.