Very interesting speaker, somewhat confusing in course objectve

Gives great lectures, perhaps too informative for a 1-hour lecture though.

A brilliant man - maybe too brilliant. Be prepared to work, though!

Clearly intelligent, really makes you think. One of the best.

A very well read man, expects a lot from you.

Very smart guy, makes sense if you pay attention.

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Smart!

A bit confusing, but he's really smart.

A first-class professor; what Academia is all about.

Talks over some people's heads, but an excellent prof.

Smartest man alive...you do well if you go talk to him

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not as intelligent as these people claim, but nice as hell

I'd advise taking his classes in upper years...

Interesting course, great stories... but remember we're only second year!!

This course is not easy and A LOT of work. But he is a great teacher.

Brilliant!

He challenges you, which is great. skilled orator.

Though it maybe confusing, wait for it, it'll all come together in the end.

Most amazing teacher EVER!!!

i think that there should be another category on this site that rates a prof's ability to inspire. A rewarding class

If you think he's too deep, maybe you're just too shallow. He certainly makes you think, but if you're not serious about thinking, you'll get murdered.

Bill Moul is dope. He picks apart the hollow excuse for a political doctrine that is realism. Don't take his class if you like Kissinger. Do take it if you have a brain.

Brilliant professor, good course. Don't listen to people who say his exams are tough, those are just the morons speaking. Take 281.

A great professor. The course may seem confusing for the first while, but it all comes together in the end. Listen and think about what he says - I find myself applying what I've learned in this class to my other courses. Awesome.

This course is a must take, anyone who did not understand Moul's lectures obviously did not do the readings or attend all the lectures because if you do, he makes a lot of sense and he repeats things so many times so everyone should know what is going on.

The best PSCI professor at Waterloo! While the course may seem confusing at first, it all comes together in the end. He invites you to think a lot! Open-minded/outstanding students: this class is a must take! Lazy students/students with no brain: avoid!

You must take the WHOLE class in order to get the complete picture, and 2 books are hardly "too much reading". THE best prof in PSCI, period. Even if your final mark isn't superb (mine wasn't), your thinking will be dramatically changed. Take th

Moul is definitely one of the BEST profs I've had in my 4 years at Waterloo. He is very passionate about what he teaches and is very engaging during lectures. The course content is interesting and incredibly eye-opening. You'll be a bit confused at first, but he brings it all together. AWESOME CLASS

The best psci prof!! Very engaging, thoughtful, and although at times hard to follow, he repeats his main points. Papers and exams were fair, as long as you do what he asks you to do. He has many stories that illustrate his arguments. Must attend ALL lectures to do well and understand his course.

Took PSCI 102K with him in 1994/95, and his course made me decide to major in Political Science. If you can think critically, you will succeed in his courses. If you can't...perhaps it's time to rethink the decision to take university-level courses.

Moul is a genius. It can be difficult to understand what he is talking about, but at least he makes the class interesting and enjoyable. If you don't mind a bit of actual thinking, take a class with him.

Professor Moul is the best Professor I had at Waterloo. More than any other professor he challenged me to change the way I think. While his classes are very difficult and he expects a lot from his students, your hard work is rewarded with an education experience unmatched in the Poli Sci department

Moul is the BEST prof i've had at UW. Definitely a class you have to work hard in, but completely worth it. This man is a genious. You wouldn't expect it but he is also extremely humourous. Moul rocks!!

One of the best. If you're willing to think outside the box, you'll learn more here than anywhere else.

VERY GOOD lecturer, looks like Kevin Spacey!

moul is god... he is the larry smith of politics at Waterloo!

Extraordinary prof- the best in the department. The more politics I take, the more I see that his arguments ring true. The readings are fantastic and the marking is fair. It sometimes takes several lectures before his point becomes clear, so you can't miss a class. "Utterly" worthwhile! I'll take any class he teaches!

this man is very very bright. Sometimes is comments will go straight over ur head, but i didn't mind. Hes an extremely interesting man who knows his stuff. If u have any intreset in polisci take his course

Moul is BRILLIANT - not only for the unbelievable amount of knowledge in his brain but for the way in which he applies it. His are the kinds of lessons that will stay with you for awhile... (Ppl who don't like him are usually not bright enough to appreciate or understand him.)

MOul, simply put, BRILLIANT man, take his course for once, who cares about your mark he will make you into a better person, everyone ive talked to that took him said, even if we got a 99, it wouldent matter, its just how he makes you understand take a class with this man, oh yea, and hes cute!

"Utterly" brilliant- the best prof in the department, one of the best profs I've ever had, I'm richer for having taken his classes. He changed the way I look at politics. It's true, he's tough to follow (he actually has more knowledge than is good for him:) but don't let that stop you- if you listen long enough, his arguments come together.

Prof. Moul's lectures (even in a statistics class) are very interesting as he draws from a wide variety of interesting sources to make his point(it always comes together). He'll expect you to know the material inside and out, as his tests are very tricky. I never thought I'd love stats the way I do after taking his class.

iv taken a number of courses with Moul, and one thing is certain. he takes some getting used to, you need to learn to understand his language/method, but once you do, all other profs look like elementary school teachers... really good prof if you are interested in PSCI, if not, stay away.

Great prof and great guy. Can be a bit unintentionally rude in class and lectures are sometimes unorganized. A pleasure to listen to and learn from, highly recommended course.

Very helpful. Went out of his way to help students. Even offered to proofread/edit before papers were officially submitted. Great professor!

The course is for the intelligent. Its not hard, but if you keep up with the readings (25 pages a week) and relate it to his lectures, towards the end of the course you really do become a smarter person. Highly reccomend any of his courses, as a teacher he is so helpful and nice. sometimes he even sings for his students. He is IVY league educated!!

At the beginning I disliked him. But that was because I was used to profs spoon feeding info. He's not going to give you easy, neat little answers to complicated problems. Get over it. By the end you will have gained much. Not a bunch of memorized political theories, but understandig that you can actually apply. That's my spiel =)

Easily one of the best Professors I've had. Class is definitely different, it may seem random at times as he likes to throw in facts that are relevant to the subject but not the lecture. It's not an easy course but he does everything he can to give you a good grade as long you put in the effort.

Tough grader on the essays but easy to do well on the midterms if you attend the lectures and take thorough notes. You won't regret taking the course and will definitely leave more knowledgeable about political theory than when you came in.

Unlike any teacher or professor that I have ever had (in a good way). Extremely interesting material. Concepts taught through historical examples. Makes you think and work hard, but you'll be a better student because of it.

he is a good prof. he knows his****. he is as simple as possible but because of his expectations we assume hes hard. he wants you to know BASICS not so much details. and he is confusing, its like watching LOST, you have no effin clue whats going on until the last class/episode haha :)

Having had Prof Moul for Mass Political Violence and Stats over 10 years ago, I can tell you this: Get to know this man. Take his class. Talk to him. Ten years later, the things I learned from him are the few things I keep with me today. He's scary smart, but see him after class, talk to him. He cares about his students.

Best professor I had at Waterloo. Yes he is hard but it is University...not high school. The man is brilliant and if you take the time to learn from him, it will be well worth it. No prof at Waterloo will teach you better critical thinking skills.

I now am a lecturer in a university and still look back at my notes when designing my classes. Brilliant man, wonderful teacher. All you need to do well is to apply yourself and to be inquisitive. Don't memorize for the sake of grades, really try and learn and you'll do well. Only regret is I didn't take more of his classes.