knows his subject, be sure to do reading as he test mostly from reading, very organised lectures, willing to help if you have problems, don't take if you don't like to write each of his classes requires two large papers.

Very hard grader on papers.

Very good professor, every class session is like a performance. Take advantage of his office hours. Also be sure to keep a copy of your work, if you turn it in anytime other than class time. He's a very good teacher and wants you to learn how think.

He is not the easiest grader but he is a very fair grader. You learn a lot by showing up for lectures.Brent is willing to help you out if you just ask him. He also returns midterms and the first draft of essay with extensive comments, to help improve.

2 papers... work hard on the homeworks... one quiz... open notes/open book tests.

Great teacher, among the best I've ever had. His methods are clear and his expectations consistent; he is a very fair grader.

Had him for an online class. If you can stay up with the work, it was not difficult. A lot of people have trouble just because it is an online course though. He is more than willing to help and definitely knows his material. Class was interesting.

Dr. Brent is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. If you're capable of taking notes, you're capable of getting an A. He'll talk you through any assignment you have trouble with.

Dr. Brent made this class fun. I liked his lectures and his approach to the subject. He is a fair grader and very helpful.I will take more classes with him in the future.

Brent was one of the best teachers I have ever had. He made the class very enjoyable and was great at keeping the class interesting. Every Political Science major should take a class from him.

Brent makes me wish I was a polisci major. This class was great, and if you really appreciate a good lecture class, this class is the one to take.

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Professor Brent was an outstanding professor. Now that I am a teacher I truly understand just how good he was. Probably the best Poli Sci professor I have had. His discussions are especially thought provoking, and he is very approachable and helpful. Expected the best out of his students.

I took the intro class and he was THE BEST professor I have ever had. He has fun when he teaches, and somehow, he is able to make bland court cases and senate/house activity seem INCREDIBLY interesting. He really is the best prof I've had...he isnt that hard either if you study what he tells you 2

okay in amount of work. Hella helpful. Always willing to help you out. However, don't argue with this guy unless you're one hella of a good lawyer because he will eat you alive!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously!!!

Great professor, had difficulty in previous class with him, but I was able to understand his technique in this class to complete my focus, excellent instructor with a passion for law.

Greates Prof ever! Super helpful! NEVER boring!!

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He is a great teacher who is willing to go the extra mile for his students

Prof Brent is one of the best teachers i have ever had. His classes are always entertaining and the stuff he teaches is very applicable to your career and your everyday life. Awesome teacher.

Very helpful and clear. Take his class.

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Really good professor, by far the best. my major is not poly sci but i want to minor in it after i take the class. the way he teaches is very very interesting. i learned alot that will prepare me for law school in the future.

easy class. this guy is more liberal than George Soros, Hillary Clinton and Ralph Neas combined, and he doesn't care to entertain much of the conservative viewpoint. uses a lot of democrat talking points in his discussions, but teaches a fairly balanced curriculum for tests and papers.

Class was very interesting...his lectures are very interesting..only one essay assigned.. class worth taking

Love him! He demands academic excellence. I was a student a while ago and will never forget his class

This teacher was a lot of fun and made most of the class lectures interesting. Be prepared for every class, you will look like and idiot if you have not done the reading. He has no patience for people not applying themselves. I really enjoyed his class and would take him again, that is once I recover from his tests!

dr. brent is a challenging prof. u do need the book, and u do need to read. Exams are essays and know all the details and main pts in lectures. Go to class, u will need the notes!!! Took him in winter, and he gave us a midterm, final, and 2 long papers for 3 weeks!! helpful if u ask for help, so take adv. of that, grades in detail on the exams.

His lectures are always up to date, and lets you in on the inside scope of COngress. Very knowlegable, and not boring at all. If you attend all his class, and take good notes, then the tests are pretty easy. the short answers are exactly what he pointed out in class, and the m/c is based off the textbook. Which isn't that bad of a read.

This teacher is very good. Clear lectures, and provides interesting information on the current state of politics. He is overly cynical at times, but this is to be expected of a pol sci professor. One tip: don't stay in the first row if you like your ears, as he speaks ridiculously loud. When taking pol sci, try to take Brent or Schendan, both great

Brent is awesome. He can do a lot of things, including teaching a DJ course for the school radio and being the President of the Polisci dept. People who say he's bad are just sore losers; if he thinks you're wrong you most definitely are! Look at his resume.

This is a really good professor, also, he is head of the political science department. All of his exams are essays and short answers, but sometimes grade really hard. Even though I disagree with some of his political views, I highly recommend him if you want to learn political science as well as judicial politics. Oh yeah, I got a B in his class.

Professor James Brent is really good and he knows his stuff. I highly recommend him for those who wants to go into law. But he doesn't like when you do not read or think because he will make you feel like an idiot and very uncomfortable. Judicial Politics requires lots of reading and analytical thinking. He talks loud, but is willing to help you.

all his exams are essay format. his lectures are very interesting and he's really funnie. i recommend him if you're into poli sci and want to actually learn the stuff, if you're just trying to fulfill GE credit, he may be too hard for you

This professor is an interesting lecturer, also a hard grader. The class I took was about discrimination, and ironically, I felt discriminated against. I felt singled out because he discriminates against the mute. I wonder if I could use what he taught to bring about a lawsuit on him. Silence is my right, what he did was unprofessional.

He is the hardest grader in the world. He grades a student's essay like he is grading a lawyer's argument. Very difficult. If you can take this class with another professor, I urge you to do so. participation is 15% of your grade, which means talking every class!

It is true that Brent is a hard grader but why are you in college if you just want an easy grade? I took his Constitutional law class my last semester before leaving for law school. I am EXTREMELY glad I did. Because of the pace and difficulty of the course I really had to apply myself. If you are pre-law Brent's course is a must.

Fair grader. The homework doesn't really relate directly to the assigned readings, but it really does make you critically think. I emailed him a few times but got no response. Apparently he doesn't like to put the correct email address or even office hours on his syllabus..

I learned a lot in this class, and enjoyed the lectures and reading assignments. Professor Brent is a tough grader, but you do not go to college for an easy A, you go to college to learn.

He's a great teacher. He lectures most of class but his lectures are very interesting. If you actually attempt to study and take good notes the class is very easy. I never opened the textbook, but studied my notes and got an A in the class. He gives you all the info you need during lecture.

Took the online class for political science. As long as you do all the web assignments and put effort and listen to all the directions, you should be fine. His exams and midterms are based off his video lectures, so be sure to take notes and watch it every week. As long as you do all of this, you will have no problem in receiving an A or B.

Professor Brent is, in one word, fantastic.

Jerke tells Us to use webbook content for exams yet Brent doesn't make it clear at all. Syllabus says nothing about how midterms should b takenplagarism consequences. Prof, why didn't you emphasize plagiarism beforehand?! You need a sign in sheet so u can go easy on those who actually attend, I can honestly say my name wud b on on every session

Dr. Brent is a very enjoyable lecturer and I'm disappointed I won't have him again next semester. He makes the material relevant and memorable. If you go to lecture and read the book, the exams are a breeze. Ignore the people grousing about getting caught cheating, what did they expect?

Simply amazing. If you're interested in law, the Constitution, or the judiciary, Brent is the best. Long papers and if you miss lecture you'll suffer big time, but tests are simple if you take notes and study. Ignore what other people badmouth him for, many of them don't pay attention, never come to class, or aren't interested in the material

I recommend James brent and iris jerke, here is the key to pass James brents portion of class. Attend EVERY class session, use your iphone and RECORD the lecture as an audio podcast. The midterms and final barely cover crap in the book, its all about his LECTURES and slides that he presents. His questions and answers on tests are 99% through lectur

Awesome professor. Knows the material extremely well. Not an easy A, but if you like politics you will love this class.

I took this class online. There are a few lectures to listen to (probably takes about an hour, but I would spread it out through a couple of days) and a weekly or bi-weekly assignment depending on how large the assignment is. There is one major paper, one midterm, and one final. Overall, fairly easy class and James Brent is easy to contact.

He is very passionate about his field and he makes the class interesting. He grades according to your effort. Work hard and you will be ok

James Brent is a wonderful professor. It helps going to his office hours since he will get to know you more. He is very enthusiastic when he gives his lectures. The stories he shares are interesting and relevant to his class. The assignments are very doable and reasonable.

Definitely the most difficult political science class I've ever taken, but it was also the best. Professor Brent really has a way of making his class interesting! I absolutely recommend taking him.

Brent is a fantastic professor who demands a lot from his students. Students develop an understanding of legal theory in his courses, which is difficult in the undergraduate environment. If you study, read, and ask for help you will succeed.

Dr. Brent's class is really difficult, but it's worth it! Don't be afraid of the challenge because his class is incredibly rewarding if you put in the effort and participate.

This class is difficult and you need to work hard for the grade you want. If you dont study the lectures and take notes on them and the textbook, you will fail your exams. The final paper was long but as long as you read in depth what he wants from you for all of the assignments, your grades will be good. This class is about pushing yourself.

Took POLS 15 as an asynchronous 3 week intersession class. It is a college level class, and Prof. Brent treats it as such. He expects you to be thorough in note-taking, assignments, and tests, but his expectations aren't unreasonable. I didn't like how his content was organized between text book and lectures, but the class was otherwise fine.

Professor Brent is an amazing professor. Although the class is lecture heavy, you MUST do the modules and take GOOD notes for the midterm/final. At first i struggled in this class, but I ended up paying attention to the lectures more and taking good notes. I ended up with an A in the class. If you want a good grade, you need to work for it.