He was a very easy teacher to get along with. A very nice man. Just read was is required and partcipate. Very enjoyable class.

Liked him a lot. Class is 60% participation (and attendance) so just show up to class and participate. Also you need to write a one-page paper for each class, but they aren't too difficult. The other 40% of his grading comes from these papers, he collects 4 during the semester (2 announced, 2 by suprise). I would definitely recommend him.

By no means does he try to belittle anyone in class. He loves discussion and he loves unique feedback from the readings, but he does not want analysis to stray too far from what the authros inents. His lectures may be long and even opinionated, but if you can keep up with them, the information you obtain is so useful and mind-blowing. You just need

Clear expectations. Tries to bring out the best in students. If students are willing to engage, should learn a lot. Class is challenging but not unfair -- not something to sleep through. A lot to learn from him!

No tests. 5 questions due at the start of every class. Only answer him if you know for sure you are right. Getting reading segements from pdf reader and searching for keywords is a godsend. He'll spend most of the class doing a monolouge. Keep calm and get a good grade. One of the few professors I agree with politically.

Not intimidating as some suggested. Will call you out if you give a stupid response, like one which does not reflect that you have read or which attacks the author at hand. In other words, elicit the author's opinion in all responses to his questions, and you get an A. PS If you tell him he's wrong, he doesnt care if you cite text. That's it.

Yes, he talks a lot. But if you can get interested in the material you'll find that he's very intelligent and seeks to help you understand more than the surface level. I genuinely felt that he cared about how I was doing in the class. Very nice guy, willing to give you the benefit of the doubt as long as you aren't a complete slacker.

Dr Dobbs was really very encouraging of good discussion, and I liked how we all got to participate through panels (and got to write short papers instead of taking tests!) He's a deeply passionate and compassionate student of the authors and teacher, more like fellow reader and leader, for those lucky enough to be in his class.

Super cool. Rarely uses textbooks. He only really cares that you've prepared for the class and thought about the subject in depth.

as long as you do the readings and participate, you'll really get a lot out of this class. great lectures, so go to them

He is really knowledgeable in the subject that he teaches and the cool thing about him is that he doesn't attempt to change your views and opinions, but just wants you to think for yourself and create your set of beliefs. I feel like he genuinely cares for the well being of the students and if you want, he is willing to talk with you after class.

Awesome guy. His lectures can be long and sometimes dull, but he explains things very well if you pay attention. He has high expectations, but out of that you grow as a learner. If you are looking for an easy A, this is not the class you want. However, if you are looking to grow and expand your world view, this is the class for you.

don't really have to show up and he's heavy on lecturing. only 2 papers in whole class and light reading every night. very easy

Incredibly smart and interesting professor. Besides two papers, there is barely any written work. Just read the assigned readings and have a general grasp on American political history and you'll be fine.

Fun and interesting class, though it got boring and I fell asleep a few times. Dobbs is a really cool guy and is very friendly and understanding, though he tends to ramble a bit. Lots of cool discussion and I really enjoyed the content of the class.

Professor Dobbs runs his class a bit differently than most. The entire time you are discussing the readings you had for homework. Most readings aren't too bad but some get a bit long. If you stay on top of the readings and think a little deeper into them, you'll have a spectacular semester sifting through some of the world's best literature.

Before I signed up for POSC 2801 people told me not to take Dobbs. I dont know why they would say that, it was my favorite course of the semester (probably my favorite course so far at MU). Cant recommend the guy enough, hes insightful and actually knows his stuff! Planning on taking more courses with him in the future!

Dobbs is one of the best teachers I have had at Marquette. If you want to actually learn how to think and learn, take him. He is compassionate, smart and really wants his students to learn. You do have to read and participate, but you will love the conversation. Material will bore you at home, but go to class and his analysis will blow your mind.

Great guy and means well. Can be a pretty tough grader but an interesting and manageable class.

Although I may not have agreed with some of the positions laid out in his course, Dr. Dobbs made this class enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. His style is a bit unconventional, but the short readings and exercises are really helpful for understanding the arguments and ideas being presented. All in all, I would definitely recommend him!

Professor Dobbs is challenging but if you listen closely to class discussion and seek help you will do fine. He genuinely wants to make his students better writers and think thoroughly through readings. He purposely gives shorter pieces of hard readings to give students a chance to really understand the material which I thought was really helpful.

Dobbs was an overall great professor. He really makes you work for the grade, but he notices progress and makes it known to you.

Professor Dobbs is a fantastic teacher. You will need to put in effort for this class, but you will get a lot out of it. He doesn't require a textbook (which is amazing) and instead provides you all the readings. You can tell he genuinely cares that students comprehend the material and he wants them to be better.

Professor Dobbs was extremely insightful. This class really helped my critical thinking skills. Although it was challenging at times, Professor Dobbs was always willing to help and was very encouraging in class. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to enhance their critical thinking ability. There is alot of work but it was worth it!

Dr. Dobbs is incredibly passionate about what he does. You are able to tell he truly cares for his students and wants them to be successful. That being said, his class is tough and he will push you, but is there to guide you along the way. He provides the text material, no textbooks necessary. Great professor. If you put the work in, you will grow.

Dr. Dobbs really was a lovely professor. I was scared coming into this class but I really felt like I learned so much and was able to grow as a writer and student.

Professor Dobbs requires a lot of work. However, he is very passionate and cares a lot about the topics. You will have to read but its definitely worthwhile.

Must read otherwise he may not like you and will show in class. Pop quizzes are random and he doesn't feel bad about doing them two classes in a row. There are only 4 pop quizzes and if you miss one you cannot make it up.

Lots of analysis, the readings are all given to you , no physical textbooks, super nice gives out extra credit all willy nilly.

Great teacher. Assignments confusing at times but always willing to answer questions. Lectures are interesting and vital to class. All class readings are provided so no need to buy books. Would take again.

A great teacher who makes you understand the topic at hand but at the expense of working hard to earn your grade. You will have a reading every class so make sure you read because if you do not there is a chance of a pop quiz. There were only 4.

The entire class is based on four pop quizzes, four short papers, and a final paper. Do. Not. Skip. Class. He does bump your grade down if you skip.

Professor Dobbs is really insightful with his lectures but they are lengthy and content heavy. Be prepared to read a lot and get ready for pop quizzes that ask for specific answers. His feedback is good and he works to help you development your critical thinking skills. He genuinely wants his students to improve their reading and writing skills.

Prof. Dobbs is an outstanding professor. He challenges his students to think critically which can be hard in the beginning, but students learn throughout the classes. There is a lot of material for the class, but it is capable of being done. Be prepared for each reading and come to class.

Dobb's class was set up a lot differently than I was used to. There are readings for every class which are pretty dense with 4 pop quizzes but lectures on the material in depth. There are four major assignments which resemble papers but have clear criteria and he is very open about what he wants. Speak up in class, it helps.

Professor Dobbs is very insightful, understanding and you can learn a lot from him. As long as you read the short readings for each class, you'll be prepared. Participation is key in this class because it is basically all group discussion.

Very interesting professor who does not teach in the traditional way. He loves discussion and insight from all his students.

I took Justice and Power as a sophomore with Dobbs. We had two readings every week and the entire class time was spent discussing the reading. We had four reflections due, four pop quizes, and a final. If you do the readings and reflections it's not hard to get an A. Sometimes class discussions are dry, but it's not hard.

I took Dobb's class on Justice and Power my sophomore year. Although it wasn't the most exciting class, I found it very beneficial to my knowledge on the origins of justice. The things you are graded on are 5 pop quizzes, 4 text memorandums, and a final exam.

Dr. Dobbs is an overall good professor.

The class consist of a lot readings and a few pop quizzes, other than that the class is very straightforward and not that difficult.

Get ready to read to understand and really challenge what you read. Dr. Dobbs makes philosophy very interesting and allows for discussion.

Lots of reading that can be difficult but not very long, Participation is important.

He is clearly very knowledgeable about the subject matter. If you are interested political science but have no interest in philosophy, I don't recommend; because this is definitely philosophy heavy. With that being said, I do think this class helped me look at political science in a new & interesting way, & I do not regret taking it.

Straightforward with no surprises. Lectures and discussion will be more interesting if you do the readings.

Dr. Dobbs lays things out pretty clearly at the beginning of class for you; if you show up and do the reading, he gives you a fair shake. He doesn't give many assignments so make sure you rock the ones you know you have.

Class is always interesting and stimulating, readings are short and kinda fun. You'll feel and be more cultured after taking this class. Tall, dark, handsome, Prof Dobbs is easy on the eye if you know what I mean ;)

Professor Dobbs is great in class and assigns classic political readings that relate both to political science majors and philosophy enthusiasts. The homework is mainly reading but the class memos are helpful in understanding the readings better

Professor Dons is a very sweet old man. Really nice and the course was not to hard if you give a good effort on the homework youll get a relatively good grade. His lectures some times an tend to drag on because the readings are really dense. But you learn a lot about political philosophy in this course.

A lot of analyzing reading.

Professor Dobb's cares about his students and in his class tries to set you up to analyse everything to your full extent. He tries to promote gaining a full understanding of the material and connecting it to society and our lives. He lectures heavy but encourages participation and discussion.

Dr. Dobbs was an awesome professor. The expectation is that you take his class seriously and think analytically. If you do the homework and give it honest effort, you will get an A. This class and Dobbs most definitely improved my quality of thought.

Wisdom awaits the diligent seeker!

Dr. Dobbs is the philosopher king! Be a diligent seeker of wisdom and come to class prepared to deeply consider the perplexities of the text. With an emphasis on pedagogical dexterity, Prof Dobbs guides the willing participant toward becoming intellectually mature and independent.

You will learn about political philosophy for sure. But also critical thinking, how to ask questions and pedagogic practices. He is always available for feedback, student participation is extremely encouraged and merits awarded.

Dr. Dobbs is definitely one of the smartest professors I have ever had. He will challenge you on the readings, and you will engage in deep thought during his lectures. It is basically a political philosophy class, so take it upon your own discretion. This class made me think about things in a new way and the way he taught was very refreshing.

Professor Dobbs is super nice all around. The readings are tough but he walks you through them and definitely makes you ask questions about the material. But in a great way. You can tell he really cares about his students. 10/10

Dr. Dobbs is one of the best professors I have ever had at Marquette. He will challenge you on the readings as you will be expected to engage with the texts in a deeper critical thinking ability. Asking questions through pedagogic practices. He is always available for feedback/conversation and encourages all of his student to participate.

While the class did at times tend to drag, I found that it was both interesting and intellectually challenging. In total we had 4 presentations which encouraged students to think for themselves. Class could have been more organized but overall I enjoyed the class.

Dr. Dobbs is a great professor. Do the work and be thoughtful in your reading worksheets and you will do well. There is a decent amount of reading, but nothing outside of the usual for POSC. Lectures can be a bit boring, but talking about Plato for 2 and a half hours has that effect no matter who the professor is. I would recommend him!

Professor Dobbs is one of the of the most passionate and caring professors I've had at Marquette. As long as you show up to class and pay attention getting an A should be no problem.

Professor Dobbs is an amazing professor and a really great human being. His class does have a lot of reading and some of them are a little boring however he always does a great job explaining everything. Would highly recommend the class.

This class consisted of assigned readings for each class, a mid-term, and a paper for the final. I would say the workload was overall pretty light. As long as you listen to his insights, you will learn a lot. He is extremely intelligent, and I learned a lot from the way that he approached the texts. I definitely intend to take him again.

There are only four graded assignments/exams that count towards the final grade. Lots of readings, class is not mandatory but exams are open note so it is much easier if you just go. He is a little chaotic but means well. Wants you to learn something and succeed, but not an easy class.

Dobbs was great for an intro to political philosophy. lots of lectures but very informative.

Prof. Dobbs is intense but insightful. While the readings can be tough, his guidance and pedagogical approach really help you engage with the material. Using unstuck AI alongside the textbook proved invaluable for managing the workload.