Extremely, EXTREMELY approachable and helpful. Genuinely nice guy. At first I was not sure about his "I'm one of you" approach, as that is usually a total sandbag for professors, who then mark you horribly hard and throw miserable tests at you. But he is genuinely a good teacher, fair marker, and goes out of his way to help you if you work hard.

absolutely amazing professor! knows what hes talking about and extremely approachable! hes one of the best profs at western!

Very nice, approachable prof. Will work with you re: deadlines & give you feedback on your papers. Fair marker. Works to make material interesting & understandable. Great prof overall!

Amazing prof. Very flexible, very helpful, and very funny. He cares greatly about the success of his students. Cannot recommended him enough!

Awesome prof! He makes difficult ideas and concepts quite clear. Assignments are great too.

He knows what he's saying and gives insight you wouldn't generally think upon otherwise

Great guy- super approachable and willing to help. Gives you tons of ways to gain participation marks if you aren't comfortable talking in class. His lectures go quickly through a ton of material and sometimes get confusing because of this but he posts everything online and responds quickly to emails. Genuinely cares about success of his students

Amazing professor. Always available for help and feedback. Lectures were interesting and he encouraged everyone's input. Definitely would take more of his classes.

hes awesome, grades really well because he is very easy to approach and will constantly help you and simplify concepts when you dont understand at first.

Favorite prof. Lectures weren't really necessary but I always went because he made them a lot of fun

Dan is amazing! He is very understanding, knows how to connect, treats you like more of a friend than a student. I have taken 4 upper year political science classes with him and loved them all! Many opportunities to succeed, and given chances to do extra credit. AMAZING!

Honestly, one of the best professors. Extremely interesting and genuinely cares about the students. Responds to email in pretty good time with good detail. If you make an effort and show you are interested in his teachings he will notice. He is fair and understands students have work from other classes and not just his.

Dan is the type of guy who is looking for one thing, an argument, he didn't care what political views I had on the topic, as along I argued his question and related it to the course readings. He wants his students to succeed but also he wants you to put the effort in. Going to his office is one thing, but listen to what he wants will put you ahead.

Very good course, lots of options, he is very accessible if you make the effort. Only cares about strong argument, doesn't make a big deal about little things

You should do the readings throughout the year to write a good take home exam. Reading responses are cumbersome, just go to/participate in class and your overall attendance mark will be high. For 3317, readings are less necessary but you should incorporate major theorists into your essay. Always do assignment reflections to increase your grade.

Dan's awesome. A really funny guy but also really smart; he's helpful to students who come to him with questions and makes lectures really engaging. Make sure to do the readings and check them for participation marks. Reading responses are helpful but not necessary if you just show up and participate.

Pros: -extremely accessible -grades quickly and gives good feedback -classes were entertaining -offers flexible deadlines for assignments Cons: -didn't learn much from class, most learning is done through readings -incorporates too much of his personal ideology in lectures

Solid prof, funny, flexible and easy exams

My fav guy!!! super funny and insightful, although topics on the surface level can seem kinda boring, he does an awesome job at engaging the students and arguing different perspectives. He is super reasonable. Unlike many other Poli sci profs, show up to class and have a clear grasp of the material, you can achieve over a 90%.

Incredible prof - knowledgeable, lectures are actually interesting and clear. Genuinely cares about student success - grades quickly, very willing to review full papers before the deadline, is flexible with due dates, provides exam questions in advance, is very accessible. Thoroughly impressed - Bousfield is the best Western poli sci has to offer

Interesting course, lots of freedom to explore topics. You need to sign the attendance sheets or you get nailed on the final grade. Lots of memes and discussion, not driven by readings. Great experience, loved the course!

What can I say, Dan is just the modern-day example of a professor who can connect with the GenXYZ.... he is extremely bold and daring and challenges us with unique topics that no other professors at Western is willing to bring forward in a class filled with over 100 students. Love his accessibility outside the class and his willingness to help out.

Great professor. Puts lots of memes in his lectures, keeps them interesting. Tends to talk quickly, and sometimes goes off on tangents which makes note-taking difficult. Otherwise straightforward. MC exams, students make up the questions, he provides a test bank too. Easy GPA booster if you need it.

Good prof, very knowledgeable and good elective to take. In his youtube videos, he likes to go off a tangent so it can be hard to take notes. Would 100% recommend this course as he even allows you to make the exam questions and gives a study guide beforehand, making studying far more painless

Clear lectures, engaging to listen to, and pretty easy exams. Solid professor.

bro this man is an absolute gem i loved taking his courses, yes he will go off on a coke zero-fuled rampage but that is part of his charm. this guy is super accessible out of class and always there to help. i had several courses with him and it was the highlight of my uni experience. dan is not a tough grader at all, he loves opinionated pieces!!

Dan is easily one of my favourite profs at Western. He programmed the course to be extremely simple and fair to get participation grades, always gives extensions, very accessible outside of class, and overall just a hilarious prof. A highlight of zoom university

Can-US Relations was a great course. The lectures were super fun, the course was very well-organized, the discussions were always hilarious. Dan is also just a super understanding and caring prof. Would definitely recommend taking more than one of his courses!

The BEST prof i've ever had. He does a great job at explaining everything and asks lots of compelling questions in lecture and discussions. He is super accessible outside of class, is always ready and willing to help, posts all readings which is a blessing, and is truly one of the best and most caring profs you will ever have at western.

I thought he was really interesting. My one complaint would be that his lectures were kind of hard to follow because the things he puts up on the slides don't make for good cues when taking notes, but I enjoyed hearing what he had to say about the material. Watch the lectures (or go to class once we're in-person) and you should be set for the exam.

Easy 90+ if you do all the work. Very time consuming online lectures because of how often I needed to pause to get notes down, but the funny tangents and memes make up for it. Definitely try to take a Bousfield class during your time at Western.

2140 was a great course and Dan was a great professor. He was available to help, stuck to schedule, and was very caring/accomodating. A textbook is not really necessary for this course, but it is definitely recommended if you're looking for a mark in the 90s. You also need to go to class/know the slide material if you want to do well.

Dan is a bloody gem. He's so passionate about what he teaches and wants his students to be engaged with the material of the course. I couldn't care less about international law, but Dan makes it so interesting and entertaining. He speaks quickly, but you'll adjust. Great prof in all courses I've had with him. If you participate a lot you'll do well

Dan is an absolute legend. Goes on rants in lectures which are hilarious and will boost your grade a little if you go to exam review / office hours. Replies quickly on email and generally is very accommodating.

Bousfield is an absolute gem. The guy is super funny and also super chill. His lectures are high-key entertaining. Exams aren't hard, but you definitely gotta study for them. Lots of content!

Dan is an excellent instructor and a valuable asset to the Political Science department. His lectures are engaging, making the course material easy to understand. He is also very approachable and willing to help students, in office hours or via email. Overall, I highly recommend taking a course with Dan if you have the opportunity.

Prof. Dan offers clear lectures and demonstrates good subject knowledge. His approachable demeanor makes learning enjoyable. A solid choice for any student.

Dan's course was super chill, definitely an easy A. Lectures were simple to follow, no heavy stuff. Great for knocking out credits without too much hassle. Would recommend if you're looking for a laid-back class in your second year.

Solid choice for Canada-US Relations. Prof is flexible with assignments, offers plenty of options, and gives useful feedback. Definitely makes the course engaging and worthwhile for upper-level students.

I by no means enjoy the content, but Dan's lectures are so interesting. He uses so many current references, videos, and tiktoks to make the content engaging and easy to grasp. I respect the amount of time he puts into creating his powerpoints because they are so complete. Oh, and did i mention online unproctored exams?

Dr. Bousfield is an expert at creating a positive in-person lecture environment. Most lectures were 110+ slides, which made for daunting pre-lecture notes, however Bousfield handpicked relevant material outside of traditional Westphalian narratives which made for such important discourse. I look forward to listening to more of his knowledge.

The lectures are engaging, keeping things interesting. For the exams, the are based on the YouTube video transcripts – that's where most of the material comes from. Heads up, though, essay grades can take a bit to come back. The content's pretty cool, mixing in different media like TikToks. All in all, it's a decent course.

The lectures are dynamic and engaging, making the material easy to follow. There's a strong use of multimedia, with YouTube videos and TikToks incorporated seamlessly into the content. The exams are straightforward and align well with the material covered. Overall, it's an enjoyable and well-rounded course.

Such an amazing prof. His lectures are super chill and his exams and assignments are super fair. I 100% recommend taking a class with Dan Bousfield, he truly cares about his students.

Dan is super nice and tries really hard to keep content relevant and interesting for students. He shows TikTok's and YouTube videos and is very engaged when it comes to lectures. He walks around and asks students thought provoking questions. Would definitely take another class with Dan because he rocks!!

Dan is honestly the best prof I've had in undergrad. I'm in my fourth year now, and I've taken around six of his courses. He's always been incredibly fair, generous with marks where he can be, and super lenient with deadlines. He's quick to reply to emails, lets you redo assignments, and somehow still manages to be hilarious and bring Timbits.

I have taken so many classes with Prof Bousfield. One of the best professors at Western. Class material can be a lot but he genuinely cares about his students and is passionate about the content he teaches. He is always more than happy to help, do the work and participate and you will be just fine!

Dan is awesome. He's definitely got a unique teaching style in that he gives you a lot of work, but also a lot to choose from. His new asynchronous system gives you a ton of options to choose from for all assignments. Probably the best SocSci prof at Western IMO

okay this guy is definitiely a diva, shout out to him mentioning that we should have free parking (western are you listening), and overall he makes sense. However (BIG HOWEVER) I would say that he kind of contradicts his own slides a lot lol, so it gets really confusing on what you are supposed to write down. Tests are a little hard too

Professor Dan is one of the most engaging instructors I've had. Class is super interactive with polls, discussions, and TikToks that actually help explain the material. He offers many ways to participate and makes sure everyone is included.

Dan's class is fast, interactive, and super easy to engage with. He uses discussions, quick activities, and TikToks to break things down in a way that actually sticks. Low-stress vibe, clear expectations, and he keeps everyone participating without it feeling forced.

Dan's class is straightforward and surprisingly fun. The online videos make the concepts easy to follow, and the assessments are clear and low-pressure. He gives plenty of ways to participate without overwhelming you. Solid choice if you want a class that's engaging but not stressful.

His first semester was engaging and motivating. If you don't want to learn about AI you shouldn't be in the University. He brings lots of real world examples and encourages critical thinking to events and issues. Would take a course with him again.

Accessible prof, lots of material, midterm was tough but fair. Intro isn't a bird anymore but enjoyed the classes

Accessible professor with plenty of course material. The midterm was challenging but fair. The intro is no longer bird-focused, but I still enjoyed the classes overall.

Boy oh boy, I'm absolutely going to give this professor a great rating. Definitely listen to the high ratings—they're accurate. The lectures are engaging and informative, and I'd highly recommend taking this class even if it's not required. The slides are clear and helpful, and the examples used are very relevant for exams.

Highly recommend this class. The course is thoughtfully structured around the professor's perspectives, encouraging critical thinking and discussion. Exams are challenging but fair and rewarding. His focus on AI is engaging and relevant, and lectures are energetic, creative, and memorable throughout the semester.

Best class in my undergrad so far, lots of practical ai discussions and easy marking. Great course

Actually a great prof. Take his class if you can. Explains things clearly and makes lectures interesting. His ChatGPT thing is cool and keeps the class modern. Learned a lot this semester. Easy 10/10 recommend.

Take this class. The course is focused on thoughtful discussion and balanced perspectives. The midterm and final were fair and reasonable. His interest in AI is engaging and adds a modern edge to the material. Lectures are passionate, focused, and genuinely interesting, with creative examples that keep things entertaining and memorable.

Well structured and fair class, if you review the lectures should be no problem to get a good grade

Easy course if you pay attention, lots of practice questions and video lectures as back-up. Tiktoks make the class entertaining

Take this class. The course is actually well-structured and fair. Exams were reasonable. His interest in AI makes things more interesting, not weird. Lectures are passionate, engaging, and creative, and he keeps the class entertaining instead of boring.

Take CEL if you can, very rewarding experience and lots of chances to revise and resubmit written work - Great class!!!

Take this class for sure. The material is solid and not pushed in any weird direction. Essay was very clear and easy. Lectures are energetic, funny, and keep your attention the whole time.

Easy bird course, never went to class and still destroyed the midterm and final - hihgly reccomend

Great AI course - lots of options, easy papers and final

Honestly take this class. I took it remotely and it was super easy. Lots of options for assignments, nothing stressful. Lectures were fun and never boring, he made it interesting. Overall a good time and an easy win.

This class was honestly a breeze. Took it online, workload was light, and nothing felt overwhelming. Tons of flexibility, clear expectations, and it was actually kinda fun. Perfect if you want something low-effort that still feels worth it.

Great course overall. Lectures were actually cool, not dry, and the real-world AI stuff mixed with CEL made it way more interesting than a normal class. Definitely kept it fun instead of feeling like a chore.

Awesome class. Covered a lot of different topics and approaches, and it took a bit to get the hang of things, but the revise-and-resubmit papers made it way easier to improve and actually learn.

The essay proposal was actually super helpful and made the final way easier. Getting feedback early saved a ton of stress and helped everything come together in the end.

Awesome class with a lot of different topics and approaches. Took a minute to get the hang of it, but the revise-and-resubmit papers actually helped a lot and made it way less stressful. Did a policy brief and it was actually really useful. Great skill to have, easy to reference later, and the prof is chill — solid for rec letters too.

The essay proposal was clutch. It made the final paper way easier since you already had feedback and a clear direction. Felt way more doable than just being thrown into it.

Lots of real-world examples and you could even do AI-only assignments, which was cool. Essay topics were actually fun and relevant, not boring academic stuff. Overall way more engaging than expected.

Did a policy brief and it was actually super useful. Felt practical, not busy work. Prof was chill and definitely someone you'd want writing a reference letter.

Awesome class overall. Covered a bunch of different topics with different approaches. Took a bit to get at first, but revise-and-resubmit papers helped a lot.. Policy brief was actually useful (good for rec letters). Real-world AI examples, fun essay topics, easy video debate, chill in-person exam, and weekly group work that wasn't bad at all.

Great class tbh. Lots of real-world examples, fun essay topics, and AI-only assignments which were actually interesting. Proposal helped a lot with the final, policy brief was useful, and exams were a breeze. Weekly group work but low stress overall.

A very fair prof. Dan cares more about whether you engage with the content versus if you're objectively right. Put in the time and work and it's going to be very hard to do bad in his courses. By no means is he a "bird" prof (not that I think those even exist in all honesty), but all he literally looks for is clear, constructive engagement.

great way to figure out about AI - no need to do an essay, weekly assignments and final exam - great course

All big intro courses with MC seem tricky, this one was great - optional attendance for bonus and lots of ai help if I needed it

good course, easy exam and CEL was easy grade - great course

midterm was hard but final was a breeze, essay marking takes a while - intro classes are mc - great course

great course, easy grading - lots of options

What an amazing professor. H goes in depth with the content, often using real-world examples that actually help you understand what he's talking about. Final was surprisingly easy, although the mid-term was tougher due to it being online. Essay was fun and interesting to research. Overall, a truly wonderful prof.

Take every class you possibly can with Dr. Bousfield. I would argue he is the best professor at Western. He gives you lots of options for how you want to complete the course based on your strengths, is very responsive to emails, is overall very flexible with deadlines, and is fair with grading. Absolute legend!

midterm is tough but final was easy. essay prep and essay submission strightforward. easy class

Easy course, midterm and final multiple choice, essay proposal and essay. Don't have to attend lecture, vids online-easy A

Take advantage of CEL if offered, great opportunity to get real world experience. Easy course if you choose the exam option!