cares about his material, but not too much about the individual students.

even though he wanders a bit you still learn all you need, so who cares?

hard marker, dead set in his ways but you can break in!!

awsome prof... best I've had in all my education

Very clear and good teacher, fun to learn from and has good essay topics.

Maidstone is an excellent teacher.

if you CAN understand sociology, he's awesome. Peter challenges students who care and doesn't put up with crap. Great all around!

one of the most gentle people i've ever met. i loved his class and would be in his class again if i had the chance!

great prof- got me thinking, knows lots- interesting classes.

great teacher, very accomidating to students with disablities. interesting lectures and excellent essay topics. he was always available to assit with questions or clarifying the readings and lectures. i would take a course with him again definitly.

Very ideologically biased. If you are looking for a neutral objective prof, you won't find it here. Should do well if you are left-leaning, if not, then try not to have an opinion.

Peter is a straight forward man that seeks to challenge his students. Some say his tests are hard, but that is because he wants his students to be able to understand not just reguritate the information. I would definitely take another one of his courses

He's a very interesting and informative teacher. I enjoyed his classes although they were challenging at times. He seems to really know what he's talking about and he really gets you thinking. I found his tests hard.

How could anyone not love and admire this man? He was the best prof. that I had at Camosun, he is fair as long as people do the work. The only people who don't like him are lazy students who are unwilling to work for their grades. Wonderful class &

Peter was a great instuctor and def knows his sociology. His exams are all m/c and fairly easy. Both soc 100/112 were interesting courses.

Excellent, first class teacher. Pulled together this class really well. Well organized. Would make me want to try his sociology classes, if I didn't hate sociology. :-) Come to class, pay attention and you will do well. Really good Prof.

I love Peter! his lectures may seem dull initially, but when he's excited by his topics they come alive. occasionally very witty if you listen closely. tests were straightforward, almost simple. I learned very well from him.

Very professional professor. Topics may be hard, but Peter is really helpful answer all questions. Only those who's lazy are the ones complaining. Peter is one of the few qualified to be called "professor". His course is tough but EXTREMELY interesting. Love this man !!!

Interesting class, interesting topics, but boring lectures. cancelled two weeks of classes. but he give good insight, a good class to take if you're interested in Asia

Kool class. Taught very well and was clear. If you are interested in Asia and Foreign Relations you should take this class!

Peter is a genius. Just listening to his lectures makes me want to solve all world problems! His course was well laid out, great text books, thourough lectures. Allways eager to answer questions. He makes learning interesting. Thanks Peter! Great guy! You feel smarter just being near him!

Peter is an excellent prof, very intelligent, but make sure you write down everysingle word of his lectures!! or bring a taperecorder...its hard work in his class but i love how he will bend the course timeline just so we can get into debates...he loves to observe critical thinking-i think it makes him proud..he should have a seminar group though

By far the most inspiring class I've taken. The people who are complaining about it being unclear and random are right. But it's because he lets us really dig into topics. This class is for thinkers and people who are intrested in learning, not just getting good grades. Be active in his class. Plus, he always stands on one foot like a flamingo.

I've had Peter for two classes. He's a great progressive instructor who doesn't adhere to outdated conventions, is very easy going, and intelligent. I recommend Environmental Sociology over the Intro to Sociology 100. You'll be able to get by easily without taking Soc 100 and you'll find it a lot more applied and interesting.

The best teacher I have ever had and one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Sociology is now my favourite subject because of him.

He tries to hide his bias but its obviosly and completely left wing. easy class tho. dont bother reading anything on reserve and take notes in class.

Peter's lectures are very engaging. The information he gives may seem overwhelming at first, but if you do the readings you'll be fine. He is very clear, repeats the main points and wants you to understand concepts not memorize facts. He is also very approachable. A+

Every class is unbelievably interesting. He is a very approachable guy and makes the main points very clear. The format may seem overwhelming at first but it's really effective in a discussion type manner. His multiple choice tests can be tricky, but i'm glad I took his class.

cool guy, eaily approachable. interesting lectures, engaging and prepared.

Very insightful Prof.! Engaging lectures, down to earth, approachable, knowledgeable, and fair. One of the best profs I have had! Take his class if you wish to expand your worldview.

Very current lectures, insightful comments, highly intelligent, great class if you make an effort to engage in the material, excellent teacher!!!

Great prof, but be ready for a bias to the left. He made it easy and fun to learn the class material. I took several of his classes and was never disappointed. I'd recommend him; he's borderline inspirational.

def not a class you need to take notes in. Fun interesting material, leads great class conversation. easy tester, awesome guy.

His classes rock!

I have honestly never learned as much as i learned in this class. I love you Peter, and i hate the neoliberal agenda!!

Is for folks who wish to expand their knowledge, challenge their assumptions, and forget their grade expectations. Peter is a fountain of insight/information. If you see Peter's classes as 3 exams, a paper, and a letter grade, you will likely be disappointed. If you're there to learn, you will love this man. One of the best classes at Camosun.

Favourite Teacher. He is knowledgeable, funny, up-to-date, and he challenges the status quo. If you have questions, ask them, because he is available and helpful.

Peter is wonderful!!!

I can't believe no one has rated Peter as HOT!!! His zesty character, intelligence and smirk puts him off the charts!!

Great, Great teacher. Agree with poster bellow, if you're there to learn, not just for a letter grade, this is the prof for you

I love love love Peter so much. I have taken a number of his courses, as well as gone on the Vietnam field school with him. One of the best, most interesting, most challenging Profs you will have :)

What a fantastic teacher!! I have never learned as much from any one... EVER. His content is relevant and up-to-date. Everything that comes out of his mouth will blow your mind.

Peter is great. He is excited about the topic and teaches it with clarity. His marking is fair and he never puts student on the spot. He is well organized and his passion is infectious.

I loved this class, Peter was an excellent teacher. Read the text, go to class, and you'll get an A. His passion is infectious.

Can get rather confusing at times, but if you can make connections you can pass this class. Quiet speaker get a seat at the front.

excellent

I have had Maidstone for three classes, first and second year and he is my favorite teacher by far! he knows his stuff and is really interesting.

Pre-req: be interested in learning about how societies work. If so, sit back and enjoy the lectures, write notes as much as possible, as he doesn't use power points. The textbook is implemented throughout and Peter incorporates a lot of his own up to date knowledge (ie. from that day) which is great! Go to office hours - he's a helpful prof.

One of my most enjoyed classes.

While lectures can get a bit tangential, Peter knows his stuff and makes it a point to confirm with the class that nobody is getting left in the dark. His exams are much more conceptual than factual (as any good sociology exam tends to be) and he provides the essay questions a week in advance and dedicates most of a class to discussing them.

P.Maidstone rocks..his classes are scintillating, informative and relevant. He knows his stuff and expects a high degree of enagagement with the subject matter and encourages/expects class participation in discussions. His Soc 100 should be a required course for being an adult in our society.

Very knowledgeable, constantly relating course material to current events which helps understand the concepts. Note-taking and regular attendance is a must with Peter's lectures as the content covered make up most of the exam and he does not use power points. Engaging lectures & class discussions. Exams are concept based multiple choice.

Great professor. Inspiring and intelligent. Not a professor for an easy mark. If you generally want to learn, this man has much to teach you. I was amazed at how up to date, articulate, and down to earth Peter was. I cannot wait to take another course with him.