The best aspect of this course was the class sessions that were fil ed with thought-provoking discussions on a wide range of current political policies. Students enjoyed the debates and engaging lectures. The worst aspects of this course included the lack of feedback on student papers and the unclear guidelines for the final project. The course could improve if students were provided with a rubric or clearer guidelines for their class projects. Prospective students should know that the bulk of their grade in this course is based on one project and one paper. In order to be successful, students should start on their

Students found that the best aspects of this course included the engaging professor and the interesting course materials. Students found the concepts discussed to be chal enging but intriguing, and enjoyed discussing their opinions in the small class size. Many students were confused by the grading policy and others felt that there was little motivation to read the assignments before class. Suggestions for improvement included having the class twice a week to boost student participation, and having a clear outline of expectations for the graded assignments. Prospective students should start the final paper early and prepare for each class by completing the reading assignments.

The best aspects of the course included the feedback on written assignments, interesting course material, and the ability to explore a topic of interest for a final research paper. Students felt the paper was difficult to write and course material was dry and boring. Suggestions for improvement included having due dates throughout the semester to make sure students were on the right track. Prospective students should be aware that grades are based on participation, presentation, and final paper. Students must be self-motivated and have good time management skills.