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woop woop you rock my socks

widely known as the best prof at McGill

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He's short, scrawny and middle aged, but Montreal's nubile legions swoon for him

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overrated, but good

No complaints, highly entertaining and challenging ...what else do you want?

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Without a doubt the best PSci prof/lecturer...intelligent, witty, knowledgeable

Really funny, really knowledgeable, really good.

One of the most influential and impressive prof's ever. he loves teaching

Really good lecturer, gets asked fun random politics ques. at beginning of class

funny, but bloody hard

he's inspirational, entertaining, overall a great teacher

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Learned a lot. Makes class fun. Does like to show off a bit, but very creative.

Nice guy but talks too much and spends too much time answering questions

good, but waaay overrated. class is his captive audience. full of himself.

funny, but hard classes, hard multiple choice midterms. you have to really listen to him to learn anything, and you can't get away without doing your readings for his courses. has some good stories about old people and terrorists that might entice you bac

Very engaging, funny, clear. Great stories. Inside info on the Mid East. Game show is the best class I've ever attended bar none.

Everyday is like going to the political Comedyworks. Easy and hilarious.

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The best prof I've had yet! He makes his lectures fun and entertaining and has a sense of humour. I'm having fun learning a lot in his class.

Excellent, excellent prof in many ways. Funny, engaging - you forget there are 600 other people in the room. Fair. A bit of a showboat but he knows his stuff. Even though it's taped, I always attend. Take this class.

Really smart and funny, midterm was hard though.

The guy's a great lecturer, but this course is so bad!

Absolutly amazing.

The best choice I've made at McGill so far was to take Brynen's 227 course. Yes he is smug and somewhat a showboat; however, even if you are not that interested in the third world, you will find this class interesting, insightful, and entertaining.

One of the best profs at McGill!!!!

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Rex is the greatest professor at McGill!

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excellent

Easy class if you have any knowledge on the topic. Better lecturer than the idiots teaching most IDS type classes. A pretty good guy but too cool for school.

His smugness comes hand-in-hand with the fact that he's "Sexy Rexy" and he knows his s***! Perhaps he's not "sexy" per se, but his energy is awesome and you can't help but get sucked into his lectures. Really cool teacher! You go Rex!!

best polisci prof at mcgill

Best lecturer in the poli sci department, no competition, let him be smug, he's the best you'll get here.

The best prof in poli sci and one of the best at McGill, no competition. Awesome, interesting lectures, very organized, accessable in office hours and by email. Somewhat difficult tests/essay but I learned a lot. Why can't he teach all poli sci classes&#6

Great teacher for poli sci, has a great energy, and does an excellent job keeping the attention of 611 students at each of his lectures.

His exams (especially the midterm) are quite demanding and detail oriented but he's THE most knowledgable prof in the polisci department. Everyone should take a class with him at least once.

great, charismatic, interesting and energetic prof. the material we're learning sometimes is a bit obvious, but that's to be expected of an intro class, i guess. i thought his midterm was dead easy,so i'm suprised by some of the comments here.

I love the class and thought i was super prepared for the midterm but i totally bombed..that test did not reflect my knowledge of the subject...that's my only gripe with the class..unfair midterm style..great prof though..i really enjoy the class

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funny, passionate, super intelligent, and amazing prof.

smart, interesting, entertaining, funny, innovative in his teaching method, great lecturer; plus, he's just a really nice guy who really cares about his students. i love him. i will hunt him down to take whatever other courses he teaches.

increadible teacher

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So funny. So informed. So passionate about what he teaches. I wish all profs could be like him. Hands down, best McGill prof EVER. And oddly enough, I find him kind of sexy, go figure.

excellent teacher

good professor but way over-rated

Anyone else notice that he is MacGyver? A great prof who loves to teach. Take him, you can't go wrong. This course may be my favourite at McGill.

BEST teacher I ever had. Simple as that.

An amazing teacher. Content is really interesting, and lectures are actually really enjoyable to go to. Its hard to get a really good mark, but its definitely worth it. I'd take a Brynen course again any day.

POLI 450 is the best class at McGill bar none, but don't take it if you value your GPA too much. If you average A-, you'll only get B or B+

I loved this class, but the simulation ruined my life.

The simulation is an amazing experience and learning tool - especially for people who get bored of reading endless streams of articles! Brynen is so inspired and inspiring, but not at all in a sexual way. He's also great at giving advice, but very busy.

His mojo puts Austin Powers to shame. I didn't want simulation week to end! Brynen is not an easy marker, but you'll get that "A" if you genuinely put in the effort. Check out previous years' exams - he rarely includes the same material in conse

I always wanted to know how Rex had the time to prepare his lectures, chair the Arab Studies department, raise a family, write all the stuff he's written, and know EVERYTHING that goes on in the world. Everyone agrees McGill is lucky to have him.

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Def one of the best teachers at McGill, but quite a hard marker, espescially on the final.

Animated but goes off on way too many tangents.

Brynen is bar none, the best prof I've encountered at McGill so far. He's articulate, witty and has a remarkable command of the material at hand. A's are definitely a possibility in this course so long as you put in the work.

A great prof and even if he is busy, he will make the time for his students. Regardless of the class you take with him, he is a hard marker. But if you work really hard, you will make it. He is the BEST polisci prof in McGill. God bless him!

Revolutionary! He is the Charles Taylor of the new genertaion. Take caution however. You will only like him if you're tolerant and intelligent.

Rex is definitely an amazing individual. His lectures are always engaging and demonstrate a deep and broad understanding of the 3W. He is not biased but compassionate, entertaining but demanding, and insanely intelligent.

totally kicks ass. I just wish girls would stop screaming his name in class. ^_^

great course (which is why its so hard to get into)--good lectures, great material

A very professor overall. Keeps the class interesting and shows genuine concern for the welfare of his students. Not an easy marker, though.

I wasn't over-joyed by many professors at McGill, but Brynen is someone who blew my MIND w/ his intellect. Peacebuilding was demanding but worth it, I especially appreciated how he made the oftentimes purely theoretical realm of political science seem relevant and applicable, I learned a lot.

Prof. Brynen is outstanding. This man is one of the most intelligent, articulate, and friendly profs you will ever encounter. Take this course, you will absolutely love it. Brynen CLEARLY enjoys what he does, and he does it with a passion. What more could you want from a prof? Should be PM of CA!

Amazing, amazing professor! The room is always packed because we love his class so much. Besides the fact that the man knows everything, he's hilarious and extremely encouraging to his students. It's a nice change to have a prof that clearly loves not only the subject, but teaching it.

It's all been said. He's the greatest.

I love this guy. So creative, so fun, alot of work, but hey - you learn stuff. He is energetic, very involved on webct, while it is a harder than average class you CAN do well. But its mostly about him. Big Fan, I reconmend this class highly. You will enjoy lectures (which are Recorded! :)

I love you, Rex Brynen.

an excellent course and excellent prof. Well informed about current world events and is willing to include his students from his lower level classes into some of the activities of his upper level clases. Be aware: he speaks very quickly. You may want to print off his overheads before class

"Pedagogicallysghbsdlgj speaking"...did you use words like that in your book report to try to get a good grade? Fact is, Rex is profoundly brilliant, not arrogant, and very much dedicated/interested in his work. If you can't appreciate his class, you've missed out on a jewel. It's the teachers who expect the most of you that prepare you the best.

The fact is, Brynen is absolutely brilliant and knows his stuff. Classes are actually alot of fun to go to. The only negative comment I have is that we were graded on minute details that I don't remember him even mentioning. Class itself is great, coming out of it with the marks you get... not so great. But it was still worth it for what I learned.

Rex is absolutely brilliant and amazing. I was very disappointed with my grade that i worked fairly hard for.

Very well informed about current affairs, and his lectures are very interesting and fun. On the downside, getting a good grade is difficult. I busted my ass and I only got a B in the course. Dissapointing assigments (ie: an eight paged book review) and the midterm was multiple choice (many trick questions).

Best prof ever!! I actually listen to missed lectures the moment I can. He's smart and entertaining! I actully look forward to this class!

Rex Brynen is amazing; by far one of my favourite profs. He makes the material so exciting, entertaining, and absolutely hilarious. He is very articulate and answers questions thoroughly-- although perhaps he spends a bit too long on answering them (like sometimes half the class). But in any case, I have never encountered such a well-rounded prof.

everyone should be so lucky to have prof brynen to learn from. so entertaining, so organised, and so involved in the real world of int'l developing politics which is what he teaches.

Rex is a slightly arrogant and concieted (he admits it) prof. But the Napoleon thing is easy to get over. He knows his stuff, he knows all! Pecaebuilding is so interesting and crucial for any Development major. Suck up the workload and do it

very good

Quite apart from the SIM—which is truly beyond cool—the material in this course was really interesting, and presented with Brynen's usual enthusiasm. I can't think of a course that more affected me at McGill.

Amazing course. Rex is very funny, cocky at times but he admits it. He makes you want to go to lectures. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in politics, as it is one of the better 200 levels in the department.

He is engaging and hilarious! A very intelligent man.... and he knows it.

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Brynen is the most engaging prof at McGill! He knows his**** and will test what you think you know, with reason. I loved both classes I took with him, they were stimulating, engaging and, yes, challenging. But that is a good thing. I say this 5 years after graduating.

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It is hard to believe the person who made the previous comment actually attended the course. I think Israel was mentioned once the entire time I took the course, and then only in the context of how identities are formed. Good general course on developing countries.

Taking the course now and really enjoying it.

Great class. Brynen is witty and entertaining in his lectures. Presents a LOT of material so be prepared to put in the work, but he presents it clearly so expect to come out of the class knowing a hell of a lot more than you did going in. One of the best profs at McGill, a MUST have if you're a poli sci major

BEST PROFESSOR OF ALL TIME. Amazing times a thousand. Seriously, fabulous lecturer, so knowledgeable of the middle east.

Prof. Brynen is one of Poli Sci's best. He's extremely knowledgeable and his lectures are engaging. The course is challenging with a lot of reading. But if you put the work in, you will learn a lot. Highly Recommend.

Very funny, engaging professor with famous anecdotes that illustrate his points surprisingly well. I only took him for a 200-level so I'm not sure how rigorous/hard he is. Readings were interesting. Lectures included much current events tie-in.

Brynen is an engaging prof, but as far as the material covered it is far too broad for any real insights by him. If the class is taught again in conjunction with Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brule avoid it like the plague.

Brynen is fantastic! He has great insight into the politics of the Developing World and is an engaging and great lecturer. However, he was only there half the time. Agree with the comment below. If this course is again taught with Sarah as the associate prof, DO NOT TAKE! But if just Brynen, great!

Gives extremely dynamic, well organized, and interesting lectures. Incredibly well versed on just about any subject concerning the developing world. Midterm and final rather challenging but fair.

Good teacher, very passionate but dont expect a good mark!! Teacher tends to go on and on with the news...

He's a great teacher and very passionate. On certain days he'll talk about the news for almost half the class, but will get his material covered. The paper is rape, but the midterm and final if you study is easy. Don't take the make-up midterm because it tends to be A LOT harder. All in all, it's a good class, and he's actually really kind.

Great prof!! Lectures are engaging and interesting. Not the easiest class but if you work hard you'll do well. The TAs are great as well. A very interesting subject, I recommend this class and prof to everyone, whether or not you're a political science student. The optional second midterm is the same difficult level as the first.

Excellent lecturer! Very interesting and funny, I highly recommend attending his classes. The multiple choice midterm wasn't fair but the final was easier than expected.

Great prof! He speaks WAY too fast but the lectures are recorded. Midterm was difficult but final was straight forward. Highly recommend taking this class!

The best professor I have had yet at McGill. He transmits his passion about politics in class & is extremely intelligent and quite funny. The class`s assignments are reasonable and the class is in general very organized, you get your grades for assignments back very quickly. Some advice: don`t read the World Development Report for the book review.

Nice person but lectures and material were not very interesting.

Great teacher- talks very fast so I recommend either printing the slides or typing lecture notes. Always takes time to answer questions at the beginning of class about current events. Made the class very comprehensive and enjoyable. The midterm is tough (all multiple choice) but essay final is easier

One of the most practical courses you can take in poll sci (or IDS). The sim was great, but be warned: it consumes more time than you would have imagined possible.

By far one of the best profs at McGill. If you go to class and do readings you will not need to study. Is extremely clear, organized and passionate. It is a pleasure to go to class. Lectures recorded, practice quizzes made available. Should be requirement for everyone to take his class.

This was a really interesting course, and I learned a great deal. The material was really useful for my subsequent classes in political science and IDS.

Great professor, great course.

Great lecturer, but his 200 level courses are shallow. The content is simplistic and self explanatory. I recommend only if this class is a prerequisite that you really want.

I have a lot of respect for this prof. He is very good, and devoted. The class is interesting so take it if you can.

Rex is great, but his TAs...not so much. Overall the marking was tough, but it was a super interesting class and he is a great prof. He really knows his stuff and is passionate about it. Take a class with him if you can! There is a fair amount of reading, but that is to be expected in polisci.

Brynen is super knowledgable and a great lecturer, plus he's helpful outside of class and definitely approachable. He does talk really fast, but lectures are recorded - so listening to them again can help.

Brynen is awesome. The mark of a good political science prof is his ability to make you read the news with new eyes. I think about Middle East issues in a whole new way after taking this class.

Great prof, maybe the best in the political science department . Great lectures, well organzied course, great readings. Highly recommended for POLI 227 and POLI340

Once again, Brynen delivered. I wish I could take a class with this prof every semester until I graduate. So knowledgeable and POLI 340 is extremely fair in grade distribution of assignments. 10/10

Brynen is by far my favourite prof. I found the time spent of news was never too much and actually inspired a love of politics and the ME that I don't think you can get from lectures or articles. He is extremely kind and supportive, and crazy intelligent. I've taken all of his classes and done well in each. It's worth it, he's the best at McGill.

Love how so many of the readings are articles written by him! smart guy. BIG UP REX BRYNEN

Definitely one of the most amazing professors at McGill. Kedra Hildebrand who he taught with this semester is also fantastic. I love how they incorporate current events into all lectures.

Brynen's enthusiasm makes the material and lectures interesting. He loves Monte Python so how could you not like him? Kendra was pretty boring, she read right off the slides and the information was taken directly from the textbook. She wasn't terrible, just not very engaging. The essay was way easier than the multiple choice mid-term.

I suffered from post-traumatic stress after the simulation, but it was well worth it. Great class.

Prof. Brynen's lectures are very interesting, he knows how to capture the attention of the class. Though, this was an intro class thus the topics were very broad, and he went through the slides in an extremely fast fashion.

Super cool prof, really clear and cares about the class. Pretty hard to do well. Do not expect easy A. Sometimes the multiple choice question ask for ridiculously random info and you need to be prepared for essay type questions.

Really great teacher. Definitely not an easy A but you learn so much from this class and it is well worth your time to take any of his classes.

If you have a chance to take a class with him DO it!!! If you don't have the chance... just go sit in on his lectures anyways you'll be a better person because of it

This was my First Political Science Class and I just loved it. Rex Brynen is definitely one of my Favorite Teacher, he's passsionate and make everything clear and logical. The lecture and material are very interesting. The material will be a strong basis for other classes. Definitely take this class.

This was my second class with Professor Brynen. Specifically took it just to have him again. He is a fantastic, intelligent and charming individual. One class I make sure to show up for 100% of the time. Extremely helpful too, I had a personal issue that delayed a paper last year and he was extremely helpful in working with me to finish it.

Brynen is a genuinely great prof and super interesting person. His lectures are extremely informative, and he also peppers them with jokes and relevant anecdotes that make it all very entertaining. He also talks about relevant news and current affairs at the beginning of each class to tie the lectures to the real world. Can;t recommend him enough.

He is great. great lecturer, clear material and clear expectations. Tests can be tough but if you make a study guide involving key words, that should help you.

Best prof in Poli. Extremely knowledgeable, passionate and devoted to the art of pedagogy. Really flexible and reasonable. Hilarious and amicable. Makes you love poli sci - a model prof at a university full of horrible ones.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. I don't know where to begin - makes the lectures extremely enjoyable. I was not going to class, I was going to an entertainment. Knows EVERYTHING, gives great anecdotes and have a great pirate accent. Just take his classes.

An amazing professor. More engaged in his area of study than any other professors I have ever seen. Although his classes are usually huge, he surrounds himself with TAs who will be ready to talk to you and help you out. I HAD THE BEST TIME in his class. He made me want to learn more and might even have inspired more for a potential career path.

Brynen's classes and teaching style are both fun and informative. What I really liked was how he made the link between things that are happening in the real world right now, to the material in the course. The tests are easy but you will be drawn and quartered for the book review and paper so watch for that. Funny anecdotes and stories too!

This is a killer course, as in, the workload kills your other courses. Worst thing was the team project. Best thing was the SIM. Still, the sought-after course is worth the trouble, where one learns to apply practically the entirety of political science.

best professor in the department, hands down. if you get the chance, take all of his classes.

Rex is amazing, but I'm not sure I would place him this far up. He is extremely knowledgeable and can answer any question about the MENA. I pick two bones with him: the structure of his class sucks. The first half is dry cross-comp that loses 3/4 of the class before the juicy meta second half. The second is he gives out opinions as vetted facts.

Rex is Love, Rex is Life. But seriously though one of the best professors I have ever had. The amount of Information the man can spew per second has to be a guinness world record. Following his tangents is as exhausting, as it is captivating. Seriously revitalized my passion for politics. p.s. BE PREPARED FOR OBSCURE STAR WARS REFERENCES.

amazing prof who is obviously super invested in what he does and he cares so much about his students! info is presented in a very structured format that is very easy to follow, readings are not hard to keep up with and the conference readings provide really interesting takes on themes like LGBT, slums etc. very approachable + would recommend!

Speaks very fast (watch the lecture recordings after class tbh) and goes on tangents, but is VERY knowledgeable (esp. on the Middle East), funny, and lectures are overall very interesting. Midterm (20%) was MC and u needed to read almost ALL the readings to answer it, research paper (25)% graded strictly, final (35%) on specific topics- read up!

Really good at teaching in LEA132 but terrible if he replaces your TA for conferences (very overbearing, doesn't let people speak). Grading was very easy. Would highly recommend to anyone who liked or did well in INTD200. One presentation, conference participation, one paper, a final, and a multiple choice midterm.

Took him for 340 and 450. Was wow'd by the first and was left pretty indif by the other. 450 doesn't teach you analysis tools and different perspectives the way 340 does. The simulation was pretty cool, but the rest was just restating basic facts if you've studied conflicts at even a moderate depth in the past. 450 paper grades were unfairly harsh!

Yes he is funny, yes he is knowledgeable and yes he is well aware of this himself and doesn't hold back on bragging and calling people who do something wrong "idiots". Loved this teacher at the start, learned a lot (facts, no theories), but by the end I was tired of his loud and speedy lectures and his 30min answers to student questions.

Lectures: really fun and interesting, very knowledgeable, beware note-takers because he talks fast and nonstop Readings: totally manageable and OK to skim Assignments: put in the work and you can easily do well

Really unusual class, much more focused on applying political science than most POLI courses. Course reading are generally UN-type things, which can be rather dull reading, but are intended to be more real-world than a textbook. I loved the simulation, but not everyone does--it's a lot of work.

I just took POLI 340, and really enjoyed it. There's an awful lot to cover, but you end up learning an enormous amount. Some don't, but I really enjoyed the anecdotes and examples. He knows his stuff.

An amazing, hilarious and interesting teacher. Has done amazing things in his career, is super fascinating and inspirational.

Very intensive class but definitely worth taking it. You will learn A LOT about politics in the Middle East and Brynen makes it very interesting to learn. He talks very fast but lectures are recorded. Readings are heavy, but you dont need to read all of them in order to get a good grade.

Really interesting class, with lots of insight into peacekeeping and negotiation.

There's a lot packed in the course, but you'll learn a lot too. Wish he would lecture a little slower, but he slows down if you remind him. Really helpful outside of class.

I hated the textbook. The lectures were ok (but too fast). Loved the opportunity to discuss current developments in the region at the start of class.

I'm in U2 & this class has been by far the most interesting class I've taken so far. The prof is very clear, and very objective. Goes into (interesting) details to make sure all is covered and all is understood. I love this class already and I'm not even halfway through. PS Readings and lectures are a must or else you'll feel lost for the quizzes.

Currently taking POLI 340, with everything online because of COVID. The small quizzes and conference discussions add up to a lot of work, but the material and lectures are interesting.

Prof. Brynen is a gem. Hes literally one of the kindest profs you'll ever get in the poli-sci department. Although 340 is a lot of work, its worth it because hes extremely knowledgeable, super passionate and actually makes an effort to make the class so interesting. 200% recommend!

This has been my favourite class and professor of my entire university career. This class is hard, but it is completely manageable if you do the readings. I really appreciated Prof Brynen's flexibility and kindness, and its clear he is really knowledgeable about the area, which makes it interesting. He also makes an effort to make class fun!

I've really enjoyed Prof Brynen's class this sem, he's super interesting, engaging in lectures and really knows his stuff! Would definitely recommend taking one of his classes if you can.

A real Gem. One of the best professors Ive had in McGill. Genuinely a passionate educator. Take his class, its worth it.

Brynen really put a lot of effort into making the online version of 340 accessible and enjoyable. His lectures were so interesting and engaging but you definitely need to read the textbook to do well. He held optional weekly zoom meetings to discuss the material which I thought was really helpful.

Great professor who is very knowledgeable about the Middle East. Readings aren't crucial, as his lectures are very thorough and well-structured.

Prof Brynen is such a lovely guy, and one of the most fascinating people. He seems to have worked all over the Middle East and so knows EVERYTHING. He is very caring and gives provisions without notes etc, cares about mental health. Nice range of test types - quizzes, essays, and not a crazy amount of reading. REALLY RECOMMEND!!!

Currently taking POLI 340 and really enjoying it.

I took the class to learn more about the Middle East - best choice this semester ! Professor Brynen's lectures were super fun and informative (great slides), and I enjoyed writing the long paper. I found the quizzes neither easy nor tough, just read the material and listen to the lectures ; take notes. Great prof and great course, would take again!

SO many quizzes that are super long and really hard, not sure if it was just because the class was online. Each one felt like a mid term and there were 5. Lectures were pre recorded and readings were all from the textbook. Prof is extremely smart and passionate and funny, wish classes had been in person or live sessions. Final was fair.

Loved the class and loved Prof. Brynen. The prerecoreded lectures were clear and information packed. Live sessions are worth attending for extra quiz info. Quizzes are quite challenging but feasible if you keep up with readings and lecutures. Research paper topics were fascinating. The prof is extremely kind, understanding and easy to reach.

I wasn't sure what to expect in this course, since I had never designed a game before. However it was very interesting and I learned a lot. The game project involves a lot of work, though (and you can't leave it to the last minute).

The material is really interesting. The quizzes and exam are quite easy, but the group project can be a challenge unless you assemble a good group. I like the in-class exercises and extra-curriculars (more courses should do this).

Different from many poli sci courses, more focused on how policy actually works, coordination, and practical challenges. The prof has a lot of experience in the field, and he often illustrates lectures with examples which are useful. The "textbook" and readings could be better, but they're all free online.

Conflict simulation was unlike any other course I've taken at McGill. The game design project is a lot of work, but well worth the effort.

I learned a great deal in this course. Informative, interesting lectures.

Lectures, lots of readings, quizzes, research paper, and final exam. Lectures are good, and Brynen is always willing to answer questions on anything about the Middle East. The course could have been more interesting if it didn't have the country case studies (and associated long textbook chapters), but if I'm honest I learned a lot from those.

High-calibre professor, and an amazing lecturer. Information is dense, but workload largely manageable, especially as lectures are recorded. Devotes time to current affairs in the Middle East in addition to class content. In all, an enriching, and highly informative class!

Lectures were amazing, he was very passionate and touched on interesting topics. However, there was so much reading it was overwhelming at times. The two midterms were very difficult and hard to study for.

Lovely guy and really passionate and knowledgeable about the subject. You cover a lot of material so it's good to have an understanding already as he goes quite fast, but he's very helpful and the textbook has everything you could need. Not entirely necessary to attend lectures but helps a lot. Although tough, probably my favourite course this year

Brynen was a great teacher. His lectures are really interesting but most of what he asks on tests comes from the book. The tests aren't hard but if you don't do the readings you won't do well. MAKE SURE TO DO THE READINGS. Unfortunately the readings are VERY long so if you can get notes from others it helps. He's understanding & gives extensions.

You can tell Prof. Brynen knows so much about the subject area from this class. However, as someone with minimal knowledge about the MENA region, I struggled a lot at the beginning to grasp the important details of the class as Prof. Brynen goes off tangents and it is hard to differentiate the important material from such tangents when studying.

I certainly learned a lot from the class. However, the reading is way too much. The two midterms were mostly based on readings, which is two textbook chapters per week, which you must read IN DETAIL to do well. It took me about 2-3 hours per reading including taking notes. It is also hard to differentiate what is important and what it not.

Prof Brynen is incredible. Hes passionate about what he teaches and is very smart. He talks a lot & fast so its hard to keep up but what he says is interesting. In my experience, its hard to remember all the info for the tests but try to make comprehensive notes for each topic. Overall tho hes super sweet and the class is definitely worth effort.

Professor Brynen is knowledgeable and engaging, but the workload is heavy. Lots of readings that are crucial for the exams. Attend class, use the textbook, and try Unstuckstudy AI - it really helped me stay on top of the material.

Professor Brynen sets you up for success. He makes sure that your chances are the highest they can be. He knows how an in person exam is stressing and how it affects your answers. That's why he wants to make sure you get as much time and stress-free environment for your exam making it take home. He's the best there is.

I really appreciate his efforts to be fair and objective with so much going on in the Middle East. Struggled a bit with the first midterm (there's a lot to read and remember) but second one was interesting, and the research paper topic I chose (Arab youth politics) was really interesting. Very helpful outside class.

I enjoyed this class, he's super knowledgeable and handled the content with the care it needed. Grading was fair on the midterms (just testing if you did the readings), and generous on the paper.

An amazing prof, one of my favs @McGill. So enthusiastic and engaging in lectures even if 1h30, and also very talkative in OH. Very clear on what he expects from students, but the multiple choice can still be difficult. Has it so the paper(s) are worth more than the multi c you can still do well. Class was so enjoyable.

Conflict simulation is one of the most interesting and unusual classes I've ever taken at Mcgill, and perhaps the only one where I felt was really having to apply my poli sci learning to practical challenges. The game project is group work, which I usually don't like, but my team was great. Make sure you start working on your project early, though!

Prof. Brynen is an amazing professor. He remains available for students and provides great feedback and guidance. The game project is pretty content heavy and takes lots of time, I definitely recommend taking this class as it is a interesting class with a unique project but would advise avoiding taking it if you have another heavy content class.