A professor that actually expects students to study and learn something? Oh my god, right?! He's not a mean guy as others have said. Yes, he did kick people out during a study session because they weren't contributing and he felt they shouldn't benefit from the work of others. He's a good professor if you actually plan on being a college student.

taken for poli2..no grade curve...mult choice/essay test. lectures gradually becomes boring. uses blackboard and powerpoints. research paper 20% of grade. 6-8 pgs. 3 book sources. 2 internet. and everything else. participation 20% of grade. sarcastic. 3 tests. no cumulative final, final is similar to first two test,

Great professor and encourages interaction in his classrooms. Always nice and patient when people ask questions. Study Guides are extremely helpful for the Exams. Yes, you will need to work to get the A. But, seriously...What else do you expect? It's freaking college.

I did not have interest in taking this government class. Dr. Stone does is very patient and helpful. Participation is 20% so contribute once per class to get an A for that. The study guides pretty much tell you exactly what's on the test!! As long as you take the time out to find the answers and practice the essays you should get an A.

Before adding the class, I came on here to see what he was like just so i know what i was getting myself into. I read the ratings, crossed my fingers, and added the class anyways. Honestly, the Stone that is mentioned here is not the same one from class. Professor Stone is very kind, understanding, and willing to help. now 1 of my favs at mtsac

honestly prof. stone isnt the nicest guy in the world, but if you come to class, pay attention and participate in class you will be fine. his tests are SUPER easy as long as you use the study guide. anyone who says he is a bad teacher is just lazy. he expects you to work and know whats going on in class if you dont than what are you doing in school

He lectures during the whole class, then he gives a study guide which is EXACTLY like the test. He counts participation by attendance and participation in class. 1 research paper only. Overall hes pretty easy. just make sure you do the study guides and participate in class and you should get an easy A.

It really couldn?t get any simpler, honestly. Take him, show up, speak up from time to time and do the study guide. You'll get an A.

Professor Stone is a great professor. Lectures are done with concise powerpoints that are posted on blackboard ahead of time so you can print them and bring them to class. He provides clear study guides with each question for the m.c. basically listed. He always gives what the short and long essay questions will be on exams in advance.

Great professor. Probably the best political science teacher on campus. Both his theory and comparative politics class are extraordinarily easy. Stone provides a study guide prior to tests, which includes everything you need to know. Reading in his theory class isn't necessarily mandatory, as you can find everything with basic google searches. A+

This class is extremely easy. The structure of this class is based on 3 Tests, participation, and an essay, each worth 20%. He provides a study guide before each test and even offers extra credit! the only down fall to his class is his monotone, humorless attitude which can be a bore.

Really good professor.

Really easy professor. Didn't read the book just studied the study guide before every exam. he grades on participation so have the book with you and follow along. easy A if you try

Really good professor, he's very clear in how teaches. You have three exams each worth 20% of your grade, research paper worth 20%, and participation worth 20% of grade. You automaticall get 80% of the participation grade by attending class everyday, to get the rest you have accumalte 20 points

Exams are essay based. Biggest tip for the class is to have a tape recorder to record what the professor says because all the points he****are what you'll need to know for the exams.

Highly recommend. Great professor & speaker!! Read Book, Take solid notes, participate a little and you will receive at least a B. If you smart its an A. take him

I have taken 3 Political Science classes with Dr. Stone prior on transferring out of Mt. SAC to UCLA. Extremely intelligent and a great speaker. He prepared me well for upper-division studies of Political Science, and to this day, I still miss his Theory class (POL5). He's not difficult as long as you participate and work on the study guide.

really easy professor. study guides pretty much cover whats on the test. the study guide answers can be found by skimming the chapters. participation is really easy, just simply stating a short opinion counts as participating. and he grades the research paper pretty easy. overall hes easy, just make sure you do the study guide and participate

Winter session has 3 exams worth 25% of your grade each, and the last 25% is attendance and participation. Participation is key in this class to get a good grade. For the test you dont need read the book just do the study guide and test is based on study guide. Test is 30 questions and 1 long and short essay 1 EC essay question. Highly recommend

I have taken Stone for Comparative Politics as well as Environmental Politics. Background knowledge of current events is definitely helpful because his class meetings include discussions. He gives one paper towards the end of the semester and a few exams throughout the semester. he gives study guides before the exams so you know what to study

Really great Professor. Not the most interesting subject but he does his best to make sure you get something out of the class. Try and put as much info into your essay questions as possible. Really not that hard of a teacher if you just try and put in some effort. Likes it when you talk in class. Doesn't give paper if taken in 6 week class.

The tests for this class follow the study guides he post very distinctly, be sure to study them. The tests are half multiple choice half essay response, and you can receive extra credit on each exam. Also, participation is 1/5 of your grade, so its vital you raise your hand a lot. Overall: Good class with a good professor.

Professor Stone is an amazing educator and truly inspiring for those interested in the world of political science. His lectures are highly energetic. You can tell that he is truly passionate about his craft and thoroughly educated on its contents. Do take advantage of his office hours and his extensive knowledge base. Highly Recommended!!! +++

After reading some of the poorer reviews and taking Professor Stone's class I am confused... Professor Stone is an amazing professor. Yes he will tell a rude student when they are being disrespectful. If you are the person that plays with their cell phone, surfs Utube, or pops bubblegum in class do not bother.If you love poli sci take his class.

professor stone keeps everything very interesting, class participation is also mandatory to receive the fullest grade and the material being covered is for the most part straight-forward. Be prepared to reference the text book quite often as questions on exams are directly taken from the book.

He gives a study guide for every test. He even gave the actual essay questions that you would write. Just do the study guide before the test and you will do great in his class. Take him, he makes this class easy compared to other poli 1 teachers.

Prof. Stone takes count of daily attendance and participation towards your grade. He has ppt lectures that are available on the portal, provides studyguides for exams, and requires one research paper. Overall, he was a great professor. If you do college-level studying, pay attention, and participate, you'll do fine. Definitely recommend!

Professor Stone was great. I hated history and poli sci and was not good at it, so i put off taking this class. Make sure you do the study guides before the test (basically everything on the study guide is on the test) and you will be fine. He loves the environment so he gives extra participation points when you go to his seminars. An a is possible

I am currently a transfer student from Mt. Sac to UC Santa Barbara. Professor Stone really prepared me for university level PS and helped me develop the skills necessary to understand the subject. I had zero interest in PS, after taking him for 2 years I completely changed. He is truly passionate about the subject, and I HIGHLY recommend taking him

Hes a really good teacher! there is not homework, ever. but you should go to class because the tests are based off the lecture powerpoint. As long as you do the study guides and go over your essay questions you'll pass!

Stone is a great teacher. You learn a lot about politics and he really tries to engage students in paying attention to the world. Attendance is very important, show up and talk at least once every class and you'll get the 100. As for exams, just know the study guide back and front and you'll get an A.

1st impression I thot he was shrewd,boring &a little mean. But as the sem. went on, I began to undrstand his humor &teaching methods. All in all, his class is straightforward but you gotta pay attention/read book or you won't pass. &participate! that was my biggest downfall. he's a good professor &really wants everyone to understand about polisci.

Don't screw up on a test because he only gives out 3 and participation points and that's it. I thought the teacher taught the subject quite well and didn't have such a biased view on politics like others and stays on topic. And participate at least once a day, you'll need those points.

Great teacher,you need to be there for the lecture, participation is very important to him, He explains things clearly and you can tell he's passionate. Only hard if you dont do your part.3 tests, multiple choice and essay but he practically gives you the answers to the essay questions in class.

Really chill guy, he gives you a study guide that is basically the test. Very helpful professor who will assist in any way possible. He will go over the study guide with you and help any student that wants to do well.

I was nervous going into this class. It was my first honors class. I knew nothing about politics. The reviews regarding his attitude scared me. However, I must say I was nervous for nothing. He is an amazing professor. His tests are difficult, but if you do the study guide you will be fine. His lectures are powerpoint based. He wants you to pass.

This class is really tough, but passable. He lectures mostly impartial, but you can tell he has a more liberal view of politics. No homework, only tests.. but he gives out a study guide which really helps. Reading the book really helps, and take notes ahead of time(he posts online) - since youll already know his lecture you can participate easier!

He lectures almost every day besides the days where you watch a film for the long response questions. If you complete the study guides and the essay study guides, then you will do well. If you fail to do so, you will fail the tests which are the only grades besides class participation.

Tough grader, but he presents the material in an understanding way. As long as you pay attention and do the few study guides as well as you can, the tests are no problem to get an A on. Must go to class and try to say smart things once a meeting to get your participation points.

I loved this class and this professor I actually took him twice once for Intro to Poli Sci and Environmental Politics. You need to pay attention in his class if you do that enough you shouldn't NEED the textbook. He really cares about his students and if you try and apply yourself you should get an A. Definitely my favorite professor of all time.

P. Stone is one of the best professors I've had so far in my college career. I got an A+ in his Intro to Political Science and am currently in his political theory class. I like that he doesn't lecture at students; his guidance allows students to grasp the material on their own level. Participate, read, and ask questions! He is helpful & personable

Stone is one of my favorite professors of all time. If he had more classes i would have taken them as well (POLI1& POLI10). He is the reason I picked up a Poli Sci minor. Take notes, go to class (always interesting), and just study for the tests and you can easily get an A. Also he has the best personality so get to know him he loves participation!

Prof. Stone is lovely - very helpful and kind. He's very intelligent, passionate and has extensive knowledge of his subject. Poli 5 is very demanding; 8 books in 16 weeks plus an 8-10 page paper. I got an A, but many failed. I'd definitely take him again, it's great prep for 4 yr college if you're a Poli Sci major, but don't take theory for GE.

Prof. Stone is very nice. The readings can be a little bit boring for the class, but as long as you take notes during lectures and focus on the test reviews, you're all good. He'll help you prepare for the test and he's pretty approachable. Just add a few comments here and there for participation. Tests are essays and must be very, very detailed!

A lot of CC students forget we're taking "college" classes that require students to take initiative over assignments instead of waiting to be shown every step of the way. We expect to cruise along in our classes. Prof. Stone's class expects you to be college students, to read your materials thoroughly and participate in the seminars. Great prof!!!

I've had many great professors at Mt. SAC but none as enlightening as Dr. Stone! Yes, students are expected to participate; yes, students must read the books; and yes, your grade is dependent on the essay exams. But the world of knowledge Dr. Stone opens for his pupils is, simply put, a must-see. Students, please take advantage of this great mind!

Stone is amazing! Best professor I've had so far. Understands the complexity between politics and people. Digs deep into lectures! Grades on details!! SO if you want an easy A this is not the class for you. But if you have an interest in politics and society take his class!! have had some of the best conversations in this class! Subtle jokes too!

Grade is based on 3 exams and participation points, so do well on exams and participate once in a while! Exams are combined multiple choice and essay questions. Study guide is provided and is basically the exact same as the test. There is no homework but you will get the most learning out of going to class every day. Overall Professor Stone is cool

I was waitlisted for poli theory but managed to crash it. 26 ppl to start the semester. 8 ppl were there for the final. This class is no joke. Read and pay attention. If you're not a strong writer, don't even consider this class. Seek as much help as possible, he's super accessible. Study groups are key. The paper is dreadful, but doable

Attendance and participation is mandatory for the easy A. He gives you a study guide (which is basically the test), so do the study guide and turn it into him for corrections. His short answer grading is difficult, so i would recommend reviewing the slides and looking @ making an outline on the short answer study guide. (He gives you the EC q)

Fall 2016. Good idea to do a thorough job on optional study guide Q's since they are identical to tests. Easily one of the best classes I've taken. Knows subject and knows how to teach it. Can be an easy "A" if that's what you want, but can also make you really smart if you have time to invest in studying ahead and asking questions during class.

Participation is a must and you are required to answer questions as it's a large part of your grade. Your graded on participation and 3 test only. If you do bad on a test your grade will be bad as there is almost no extra credit. Questions asked are on chapters in book. Test are multiple choice and 3 essay questions. Hardest class I have taken

great professor highly recommend . Be prepared for lots of reading and to attend every class because the lectures and in class discussions will be on the test. You are only graded on 3 exams and participation. If you do the study guides and actually study them you will easily pass the class. He also is willing to answer any questions you have.

Professor Stone is a very knowledgeable, thorough, fair, and engaging professor. His lectures are very interesting and smart, as well as the videos that he shows. I enjoyed going to class every day and was very inspired to get involved more in our government. A fair grader, his tests are the study guides and essays must be thorough. Glad I had him

Professor Stone is one of the best professors at Mt. Sac. He is very approachable and knowledgeable and loves engaging in conversations with his students. I took his winter intersession, the class was graded with 3 exams (including the final) and class participation. The test are easy if you do the study guide and prepare for the long/short essay Q

Professor Stone's class is not as hard as it seems. Just do the study guide and turn it in on time. He will give feedback that will help you on the exams and its worth participation points. He gives the essay questions for the exams, make a mock essay and have him check it. He'll let you know what to add on the essay. Overall great professor.

Professor Stone is HARD, but well worth it! You will learn a lot of very useful information. Read the chapters in advance, and look over the power points in advance so you can be prepared to participate in class and answer any questions. Participation is 25% of your grade so be sure to participate, I cannot stress this enough!!!!

I took Prof Stone a few years ago. He has been monumental in my academic success. I transferred to a 4-year and now I'm in Law School. Along the way Stone wrote LOR's and gave me advice at no benefit to himself. His classes are thought-provoking and if you are interested in a future with Poli Sci or law you NEED to take one of his classes.

Overall, I learned a lot from Stone's class. Although this class isn't the easiest, it's definitely worth taking if you're interested in the environment and/or politics. However, I would recommend staying away from this class unless you are a decent writer (the tests are purely essay based) He assigns no written assignments except for one paper.

I learned A LOT about poli-sci from Prof. Stone! However, this is not an easy class. I really had to work for my "B". He offers extra credit and a study guide for his tests. Don't wait until the last minute to study.. trust me! Participating in class is 1/4 of your grade. Great class, great professor!

Prof. Stone is very respectful and informative. Half of an exam is essay based (which includes an extra credit essay question), but if you do the study guide and practice the essay portion, it will be an easy A . DO NOT need to study any other way. PAY ATTENTION and participate in his lectures, you will learn a lot.

In my opinion ppl who complain either haven't had or don't want a college level prof. Knowledgeable. Willing to help students who try. Available in office and by email. Posts helpful lecture notes. Tells you exactly what to study for exams. He is a great prof to have in this political environment but you will have to do the reading and study

do urself a favor & take this professor. I'm at a university now and he really preps you for a real university level Poli Sci course. you read and you discuss the readings. his tests are essays but he give you a week to prep for them and he offers extra credit for the tests DO THE EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU WANT AN A. Participation is essential, he's nice

Professor Stone is simply amazing, he genuinely cares about you. No textbook, but he has a list of books for you to read. Be prepared to read around 30-60 pages every two days. Class participation matters but it's easy to rack points. His tests are essay based but prompts are given prior. There's one research paper. Not hard if you're on top of it.

This class will be easy of you ready and use the study guide he provided. Also, worksheet answers can be found on quizlet which helps a lot.

Professor Stone is very fair. His class is based off of three tests, 2 worksheets cause he drops the lowest worksheet, and class participation. The tests are somewhat hard, but the essay question prompts are posted ahead of time, even the extra credit essay! He gives you all the tools you need to get an A, you just have to put in the work!

He's a pretty easier grader. I took this over the summer. My tips would be: participate in class, really study the bullets on the slides, and literally do the study guides. If you pay attention and look at his material (not too much the book), you will pass with an A. Also, be prepared. He doesn't like people who slack or who are late.

professor stone was one of my favorite professors and totally was able to cater to my interests in political science despite me being a science nerd. He does grade participation and the homework is worth a LOT. Study the movies and lecture notes and touch up on the book and you can secure a decent grade. I got a B+ but i did not attend the XC opp

Professor stone is a great person however his grading is really really harsh. You have to be very precise when answering on the test or hell take away points . You dont need the textbook at all . Participation is huge

Yes, your grade is mainly based on 3 exams but you get a comprehensive study guide beforehand & every exam has an extra credit essay worth 20 points. Focus on the study guide, PRACTICE writing the essays & be as detailed as possible. Answer questions in class every now & then for participation points. Great prof but he expects you to make an effort

Excellent prof. Accurate study guides. Organized. Clear lectures. Always available during office hours and after class. Will get you ready to transfer to a four year.

POL1 is not as difficult as you think. 3 Exams( 20 multiple choices 1 short essay and 1 long essay), but don't worry, just review and try to remember the study guide ( exactly the same in the exam ), extra credit in every exam ( essay). answering questions for participation point. He makes everything understandable. He's good at remembering names.

If you're looking to transfer to a UC school, this is the class for you. Stone articulates the course in a UC fashion, not the typical CC professor. A lot of critical thinking, so do yourself a favor and take on the challenge to build yourself. Be prepared to work for this grade. It's a hard class,but this is preparation for upper division courses

this is not an easy class. if you are someone who struggles with writing or philosophy, do not take stone. otherwise, he is one of the best professors ive ever had. very laidback and helpful. he treats his students with so much respect. i was very intimidated by him to start with, but his class was my by far my favorite through out the semester.

. The class be can overwhelming at first, but it's honestly easy. At least skim the readings, write notes, read his notes online, and participate (20% of grade) SG is available before exam, Study sessions with other students to write the mockup essay before exam is a good idea. He is willing to read the essay in advance and gives great feedback.

A lot of reading, but he gives lectures that can make up for the readings. He also gives plenty of extra credit on exams and is an easy grader with participation and discussions (each of which are 20% of your grade-40% total) research paper is a lot of work, but overall hes a good guy and offers a lot of support for his students. Class is hard fs

Prof. Stone's class was one of the best classes I have ever attended. His teaching style and emphasis on understanding really allows you to succeed by understanding the information.

Just took Professor Stone over the summer in an online six week course and he's honestly a good professor. He gives a couple of opportunities to give extra credit, drops your lowest graded quiz, and messages when he does zoom meetings. His quizzes can be difficult so definitely read the PDF textbook, his powerpoint lectures, and the PowerPoints

Pretty solid class. The textbook readings are lengthy but recommended to do well on quizzes since some stuff is specific. 2 discussion posts and 3 exams including final. He gives many opportunities for extra credit and as long as you put in effort gives enough credit for responses. Not that hard to pass at all!

Professor Stone was my favorite professor this semester. He really knows his stuff, is extremely intelligent, and encourages class discussion. There are PLENTY of Extra Credit chances, lots of in-class reading, and heavy lectures. He speaks very academically, but you can ask for clarification. Study guides are given for each test!

Prof Stone was so great. He is considerate and treats students as equal when lecturing. Lectures are heavy on reading, but mainly act as a discussion/class conversation. This class is tough but rewarding. The study guide for tests is extremely helpful. Many extra credit opps, so even if you're not great at theory, work hard and you will get that A!

Took Prof Stone for POLI 5 in person and he was a very good lecturer. He really knows his stuff. But his class was very difficult, especially if you are not really familiar with philosophy. Attend all lectures, participate, and ask him questions. He is very knowledgeable, but you have to work for your grade.

Took Stone for Winter 2023. He is very lenient w deadlines and is super understanding. He gave multiple days for tests/quizzes and offers 25pts EC on exams. Anyone saying his exams are too hard just wanted an easy A and/or didn't study. His material is top quality, and he is super kind. He gives students all necessary tools to succeed! Take him!

This was for the online class, which is graded by few things, but very heavy with reading! Prof. Stone is caring for his students and gives out plenty of extra credit. His Zoom lectures are optional but VERY helpful. He also provides study guides for each exam. It is heavy, but if you do the work with good research, you will get an A!

If you plan on transferring to a University, and want to get a taste for what that might be like, take Professor Stones courses. It is READING INTENSIVE, the exams are not multiple choice for PoliTheory, and require you to understand the material. This means you must actually read to excel. Put in the time and effort and an A or B will be yours.

I loved this class! Environmental Politics so far was my favorite course at Mt.SAC. You can tell that Professor stone really cares about this topic and provides amazing lectures and extra credit opportunities. Exam and quiz study guides are provided and if you follow them and do the reading you will pass with flying colors. WORK FOR IT.

Professor Stone's POLI5 class is reading-intensive, with exams requiring a deep understanding of the material. While challenging, engaging with the content and attending lectures can lead to strong grades. Unstuck AI was a helpful study tool alongside the required textbook.

He is very passionate about political science. I personally wouldn't recommend him for people who aren't choosing political science as their major because of how tough he is grading exams and how lengthy the readings are. If you are he is very helpful and goes overall all topics in detail. Ask for help and he will gladly help.

Prof. Stone is an excellent, if fairly tough, professor of poli-sci. If you aren't familiar with politics, than you should make a stern effort to listen at lectures & take good notes. Exam questions are often taken straight from seemingly offhand comments at lecture. Don't flunk any exams, as there are few other graded assignments to compensate.