242 The best aspects of this course included the fascinating readings and the effective teachings from the professor and teaching assistant. They were both passionate about the subject and were able to help students gain a better understanding of theories and philosophers. The worst aspects of the course included the somewhat dense readings and the disorganized class lectures. The course could be improved if it were more structured and if students had more assignments or reviews to help them gain a better understanding of the thinkers and theories discussed in class. Prospective students should be prepared to do lots of exciting reading in this introductory political theory class.

The best aspect of this course was the readings. Throughout the course, students grasped the understanding of the writings of many popular philosophers. The professor was approachable and committed to providing insight to her students as needed, and the TA gave detailed feedback to students on their essays. In addition, class structure was clear and progressed at a great speed. The worst aspects of this course were the harsh grading, the heavy reading load, and the dull subject matter. Students suggested that the professor connect topics to real life examples and encourage more participation. Prospective students should be interested in philosophy because it is tied into this course.