PLAP 3140

Getting a good TA is essential - I got a terrible one, discussions were a complete waste of time. Freedman gives great lectures, but they are not about the reading - he gives you modern-day context to understand the material. Exams are easy if you go to class and skim the readings. He really harps on knowing which author wrote about what more than the content itself.

Such a great class. Freedman is very interesting and funny. Reading can be heavy, but its still interesting. Going to class is the best part about taking this class - I always learned something new.

I loved this class- Freedman is a great lecturer, and while some readings are simply too long or too redundant, most are interesting. Midterm, quizzes and final are pretty straightforward- definitely know AT LEAST the authors of readings and their main ideas if you're not willing to do the readings. Great class!

The subject matter in this course is so interesting. It's so much fun going to class. If nothing else, take it to listen to Freedman rant about the weather bias. He's probably one of my favorite professors. He's accessible, fun, smart, challenging, and really wants to help you.

Lectures are fun and interesting, though sometimes they can get repetitive and seem to be straying off the topic. A lot of things for tests can be found in the lectures, and he makes it pretty clear what are really important concepts for the class.

Very interesting subject material, and Professor Freedman makes it pretty straight forward. If you are interested at all in american politics, take this class.

Excellent professor - his lectures are hilarious and the material's pretty interesting albeit somewhat repetitive. Quizzes and papers are pretty easy and fair as long as you do the article readings. Unlike most other classes, the information you learn really stays with you beyond just that one semester.

Great class. Really enjoyable, so fun and really interesting material. Definitely something everyone would enjoy, regardless of major or area of interest. I've never met anyone who hasn't felt the same. However, I'd steer clear of the TA I had (Drew), he was sometimes bitter and would let his personal life interfere with his teaching.

everyone should take this class!

Interesting material, but lectures can be very redundant. Your TA does all of the grading, so try to get a good one!