Kosnoski is the man, one of the funniest teachers I've ever had. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

Read out loud without being asked, butt into lectures to comment, and speak up even if you are sure you are wrong. Seriously: that's what he wants from you. He's from New York. What mid-westers consider rude, he considers being "engaged in class"!

Kosnoski is the best/smartest Prof I've ever had. TAKE HIS CLASSES--ALL OF THEM!

Coolest liberal guy ever. I really enjoyed his class. Kossy Jason is awesome. haha

Hilarious, and adorable personality. This department needed him to liven things up. Ask him about his maiden name. And about Adam Smith's socialist tendencies.

Dr. Kosnoski was a great professor. He is really interesting and has an awesome teaching style. He explains things to you in a way that makes you truly understand their significance and importance. He really wants you to learn. Great guy.

The Kos rocks...plain and simple...participate in class and read once in a while. Very very funny...for a liberal.

The Koz is great!!!!

Kos is an awesome teacher. He digs jewish humor and sarcasm and he makes the class engaging. Clips of the daily show, quips about students, etc, he's all around awesome. Take the class!

Kosnoski....one of the best professors I've ever had...he can actually take my smartass comments and dish them back at me :) He is fun, relaxed, and knows his stuff! Take the class!

Does not want disposable answers. Wants students to think for themselves. Neurotic and somewhat paranoid, but that is part of his schtick. Read, attend class, and take good notes, and think and you will do well.

Intelligent & sensitive. Engaging. Sometimes Premenstrual. Required 6 books when really should have been limited to 4. This is not a Graduate Level class! I want to take more classes, but hesitant due to the quantity of required books makes it difficult to afford and justify when there is not time to read them all completely and can not sell back.

Great teacher. He always keeps class interesting, if you keep up with the reading and don't sleep through class you won't have a problem. Even if you fall behind he's always willing to help.

Great professor and awesome class. He actually insists that you think about the material and for the love of God read the textbooks! He is not terribly difficult or unfair; just pay attention, ask questions, give answers and read out loud. Just showing up to class and being inert will get you nowhere with him or his class. Expect to learn!

Dr. Kosnoski is a great Poli Sci professor; he is engaging and very enthusiastic about theory. If he made a student feel like a fool in class then there was probably a good reason behind it. People who shout out answers or drone on without thinking their statement through will be met with questions, maybe with questions they can't answer! Deal!

He brings a real pesonal enthusiasm to class, and while they may be many books, he definitely chooses good ones. His teaching style is Socratic, asking questions of everyone who'll participate. The level of engagement he brings is rare, and might rub some people used to quietly taking notes or just spouting unsupported garbage the wrong way.

By far the best teacher I have ever had at any level of school, and I have had a lot of good ones. Dr. Kosnoski brings a zest to teaching that is refreshing. He cares about his students and is enthusiastic and knowledgable about the subject matter. He is the consummate professor, not relying on things such as a power point presentation. He knows h

Very engaging. Attend class, pay attention, read materials, you'll do fine. Easy to talk to. Breaks details down so students can understand. Wonderful Prof!!

Jason is a great professor and a wonderful person. As for the "fool" in class, Maybe if you (and you know who you are) would have bought your damn text books you could have read them and not looked so stupid instead of using the "buddy system"! It was your own fault not Jasons! Stop being lazy and a book mooch!

Jason was one of my favorite professors. He was always willing to help whenever it was needed. He's also funny and engaging in class. He is inspiring and encouraging. Jason is very knowledgable making learning worthwhile. I highly suggest taking his courses.

Wonderful Prof. Keeps things interesting and engages students to think about readings. He is deeply knowledgeable and has a passion for teaching. Always there to talk to students.

He gives lengthy reading assignments, but doesn't test you on every little thing you read/don't read! All assignments are take home writing essays and journals. His areas of interest are thought provoking. He does use a lot of class time having students read aloud and he states that the max grade is a B if you don't participate (but he's cool).

He is a great teacher who knows what he is talking about. If you are easily offended or cannot support your opinion then you might not like his class, but if that is the case perhaps college is not the place for you to begin with. He keeps it interesting and knows his stuff so it keeps you on your toes. Take his class its good for you!

This guy is great, he is funny and the interaction helps with learning the material. Some say he imposes his ideas, this is nonsense and they are weak in their disposition.

Very interesting teach style, making students juxtapose different books. Very critical thinking is required. Great way to make students come to class and get engaged in conversations.

One of the best professors I've ever had. Learned a great deal, because he encouraged discussion, chose great books, and showed us how the ideas from those books were interrelated and important in today's world. If I could take a class of his again, I would.So to conclude:whoever rated him poorly didnt know how to take full advantage of his class

He is a fair teacher. Although he added one text book in the middle of the semester, it was a class decision. It did seem a lot harder than a 100-level class and his tests are very difficult. Attend class, take good notes, and participate in class discussions in order to get the best grade. But he does pick his favorite students and its obvious.

He's a little condescending. Also, the reading aloud thing is very annoying, but he probably does it because he knows most students wont actually read the text. Overall, he's a good professor who is very enthusiastic about the subject matter. You can learn a lot from him, provided you're open-minded enough to actually absorb what he says.

He is a great teacher that will go lengths to ensure you understand the material. Willingness to learn is a must, plus his glasses are cute

Even though attendance wasn't mandatory I always liked to come to class because of the interesting and helpful class discussions. It wasn't the easiest class but I ended up doing well in the end because he really took into consideration if a person tried hard. I def. recommend him for anyone who wants to actually learn something.

The class was amazing and the professor knew the material very well. The readings were challenging and the professor was open to all ideas and interpretations. I definitely recommend the class to every student interested in alternative views of the world.

No idea if that was the sec. number, it's been a semester or 2. He is very enthusiastic about his material and wants students to be too. Be prepared for him to tell you you are wrong when you participate - it's not personal. make sure you take him in a sem you have time to read. Ultra-liberal, can allow it to color his teaching more than I like.

Kosnoski is a great professor..i have taken him for two classes and in both i learned a lot and didnt get lower than a B. You read a lot but if you read, particiapate and go to class your guaranteed a decent grade

Kosnoski really knows his stuff. The class seemed more like a level 300 class than a 100 class. For those who are not interested in the subject, I wouldn't suggest him. He's also quite liberal on his views and more conservative students may feel uncomfortable. Just do the readings and participate in class (this means SHOWING UP!)

Knowledgeable, smart, funny. Favorite class and look forward to lectures. Whoever raised him did an excellent job.Must have been a good, strong woman in his life. (Probably his mother or grandmother). One more item; If you're not ready to think...you're not ready for Dr. Kosnoski!

Kosnoski is a great professor. Very clearly cares about his students and their successes. He has an uncanny ability to draw arrows all over a dry erase board. He may not remember your name for about a year, but he will remember something you said in class a month ago. Very cool guy, and I agree, must have been raised by a very amazing woman.

A great class and a gifted professor. I hated to see the class end. I was never bored.

While this was course was necessary for me to take I thoroughly enjoyed the course and lectures. His interactive approach was helpful in keeping the material we covered interesting, fair and balanced approach. I would recommend this professor and plan on taking a future course on more advanced subject matter with him.

A very thought provoking class, that is open to all opinions. Plus, the man enjoys Run-DMC and wears some pretty sweet glasses!

Hands down the best professor on campus. Engaging, funny, non-partisan lectures and class discussions that are great even for those without the most interest in Political Science.

He is my favorite professor at u of m! very smart and very engaging. he made the material relevant and interesting i never wanted to miss a class

Prof. Kosnoski is an awesome instructor! You may not agree with his views (he's very liberal), but he is very knowledgeable about what he teaches. Take him if you can; great prof (lots of reading).

I really enjoyed his class. His intro level political theory class is awesome! The grade was based on Three essay assignments, but he isn't too tough of a grader.

Extremely thorough, but does not ever make students who disagree with the course content ever feel out of place, encourages open discussion and debate. Great mix of learning styles to accommodate all types of learners.

A fantastic teacher who engages the students. Easy going style, enjoys debate and discussion and is very accessible to students.

As long as you take notes and do your work you should have no problem. I wasn't very excited about this class- just needed it for my SS minor, but he made it very interesting and fun. One of the best teachers I have ever had!

This is the best teacher that I have ever had! I will never forget him or his class material.

Excellent teacher, engaging. Encourages opinions and does NOT demean students who disagree with his subject matter. Keeps an open mind and promotes openness, but you will be reading a lot of material. Discussion in classes clears up confusion, and discussion is paramount to a quality education. Highly recommend.

Kosnoski is one of the best professors I've ever had. He wants people to be engaged, truly cares about his class, and makes sure everyone understands things in his class. He's also funny and does not mind disagreeing opinions whatsoever; I think he even likes to hear them.

He's a hilarious man with limitless knowledge. He knows his stuff and makes class very interesting. He encourages everyone to participate and to discuss and debate. He must have had a strong, sweet woman who influenced him. You learn so much about Political Science and life in general from him. Take him if you can! He's excellent!

Prof. Kosnoski was an awesome teacher. He really knows his material and likes to make sure that everyone understands it before moving on. Workload is really easy, just make sure you take really good notes! He is not rude at all. He has a sarcastic sense of humor but its great. At first I was afraid to take his class but I am glad I did!

Kosnoski was a great political science teacher. He never failed to make a topic interesting and could relate it to todays society to show the importance. He's a laid back guy that enjoys hearing different ideas/opinions. The work load is fair and assignments have clear expectations. Show up to every class and take good notes and DO Study guides!!

Kosnoski is like a glass of fine bourbon, it starts out strong but gets smoother with every sip

Easy A do the study guides and you will have no problems.

Dr. Kosnoski is one of the most interesting professors on campus. It is essential that you read and take notes in order to have material to write your papers (3 over the semester). He will not mark you down on your papers for disagreeing with him, he will mark you down if you do not have a sound argument. Reading, thinking, and writing are key.

Always something interesting in class. Never a dull moment. Would definitely take another class with again. Must have had a a great Mom!

This professor challenges you to think beyond the box, beyond your reasonableness and thinks holistically and deeply. I challenge you to take his class. You will think differently afterwards...

Professor Kosnoski is a really great professor! He is very engaged with the class and makes his lectures very interesting. If youre offended easily I wouldnt recommend him, only because he does tease a lot and I can see how it would be taken personaly by some people. But he is super funny and gives several extra credit opportunities.

Jason Kosnoski is my favorite professor I have ever had. He has a harsh sense of humor that makes class very enjoyable. Attendance is not mandatory but it does help. I would take any class he taught.

He's a funny and weird guy. His tests are only written in a blue book not multiple choice so pay close attention to stuff he says will be on the test and listed in the handout, no homework. I enjoyed his class, but I wish he listed what a grade is in his class instead of percentages. Extra Credit that he suggests is nice, not a bad class overall.

I have taken two classes with Dr. Kosnoski and they have both been a great learning experience. During class I was able to ask as many as I wanted until I understood a topic clearly. He makes everything interesting. I deff. will be taking more classes with him.

I love this class. He works really hard to make sure that you understand what is going on in our society and how the government works. He is a fair graders but his tests are not easy. Showing up to class is really important.

Professor Kosnoski is one of the best instructors I have ever had. He can be a little sarcastic at times but he knows the material and he is willing to answer questions and meet during office hours if you feel like you are falling behind. The three journals are helpful if you plan to move forward with political science.

Best Political Science professor iv ever had. Lectures may seem a bit all over the place but as long as you take good notes and pay attention in class you should get a good grade on the 3 papers he grades. Seriously the funniest and most laid back professor out there. Also, helped spark my love for Marx! Props to momma Kosnoski , she did great!

His lectures fly by. Very interesting. He encourages participation, but in a good way. I hated writing the three papers, but will take anything else he teaches.

If you have the chance, take this class! Marxist political thought is a very interesting class and it is not at all what you think it would be about. Jason is a great prof, and he is awesome at teaching the class. You will need the books because the whole class is based on discussion of the prior reading.

I took Kos 3 times throughout my college career. I am not going to lie, his class is tough. He makes you earn your grade, but when you earn it, it makes you feel good. I started his first class with a C and finished my last one with him as an A. He teaches you not only what is going on in class but valuable skills that will help you in college.

I had him for one of my first undergrad courses ever in the fall of 2016. He was really great and you got out what you put in. As I enter the end of undergrad I even somewhat miss his class even though I probably thought I wouldnt. Take if you can

I thoroughly enjoyed being a student at Dr. K's class. He knows his material. Get ready to read, but it is all worth it. The last time I took his class was several years ago; I am now a doctoral study and still use it as a reference point for my research. Dr. Kosonoski, you rock!

Really keeps you interested during lectures and isn't monotone and doesn't drone on. High energy and enthusiastic about teaching, really wants you to learn. Only assigns 3 Journals and has 3 exams and the light course work gives you a chance to get really in-depth with the material.

Lecture are funny and engaging although can get boring. Journals and exams are the only grades. Exams are super easy, open note, open book, study guide provided which you can use on exam. Lots of reading but definitely can pass the class without doing any of them. Overall, would take again, super easy, much like AP gov.