Incredibly knowledgeable prof. He's much more realistic about the world than a lot of the other professors, and will usually work off of facts rather than just spinning hare-brained theories.

He is very knowledgeable but demands you follow his train of thought. Can be hard to stay awake, I recommend a lot of caffination

You really have to force yourself to listen during the lectures. And don't worry about that long boring reader. Poli Sci 2 was based almost entirely on the lectures (except you might have to read HIS book about s. afr.)

good professor. knows his stuff, draws upon many examples. i liked his lecture style...he makes things like storys to keep it interesting.

Good examples to explain different definitions. Lecture are most efficient use of time for preperation for tests. Readings can substitute for lecture-He looks like an 80s **** Star-hes an expert on South Africa. he makes up words like Afrikannerdom.

very knowledgeable

Awesome teacher! If you enjoy the topic, then the lectures will be great.

Fairly good prof. Conversational lecture style with frequent anecdotes. Exams are straightforward. Very interested in the material.

Not bad, you need to bring a computer so that you can surf online during the boring times. Section is great.

I think he is a very good teacher. I think the people who don't enjoy his lectures are too caught up in unimportant matters. He has taught me a lot of things.

Professor Price gives very well organized, easy to understand lectures.

Really easy class. Lectures are boring because he is repetitive, but section is interesting. Exams focus on lectures, so you can just skim the readings.

Very boring lectures--he talks like he writes. don't look forward to his book, it's not fun. this class really depends on your gsi, if your gsi is easy, you're fine. if you have vail, can be tough.

I agree with the last comment about the GSI. If you have an easy GSI, this class should be easy. If you have Vail, this class can be tough because Vail more in-depth and critical questions. I disagree with the comments being boring. It can be boring but most of them are interesting.

I really liked his class. Honestly, compared to other Poli Sci his lectures are very interesting. If you like politics, you should be fine

Price is an excellent lecturer, although a little dry in the first half. That may be due to the subject matter, which involves learning lots of terminology. The research that he did personally into South Africa is intensely fascinating. His lectures are clear and concise.

Lectures are very structured and organized 'cause he's a big fan of Powerpoint. Class is easy because all you have to do is regurgitate. No original thinking required. But interesting material and readings nonetheless.

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Lectures are sometimes boring. His personal stories are pretty interesting. Other times he uses clips from The Godfather as examples of hierarchy, etc. His book was far more mind-numbing than any lecture...however, I only skimmed the book, and I still got a B+. Not that I recommend that.

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He showed us a clip from the Godfather and compared politics to the Sopranos. He's the best.

His Powerpoint slides are posted on the web, You don't even need to go to class, memorize them, do the reading (not very much compared to other lower div classes) write clear on your essays (incorporate the reading) and you will do fine. Price is a New Yorker, tough demeanor, but who cares you'll never meet the guy and he doesnt grade anything...

I disagree with many of the comments posted. His lectures are not boring and many of the things he says in class that are crucial to understanding the material are not posted on the powerpoint. He is not rude, just straightforward. He does repeat a lot, but that just means you have no excuse to misunderstand. I think he has a good sense of humor.

thought lectures for the most part were pretty interesting but I can see how some say it's boring. powerpoint is very clear and picks out main points that will be on tests. he gets pretty detailed in examples, but just wants the concepts to be clear. just go to lecture and pay attention - essays and tests are easy and straightforward.

Good Professor, who has alot of experience in his field of studies. Some lectures are boring, but for the most part they are very useful in studying for exams and writing papers. Exam amterials are the same things he discusses in class. I had a woderful GSI (Vasundrah) who went through everything more in depth and was easy to approach. TAKE THE CLA

the lectures can be a bit boring, but after the first month, the topics are alot more interesting. price is very clear and has plenty examples. his powerpoint notes are great and helpful. i had an awesome gsi-brendan. the lectures are extremely helpful for the midterm and final.

The class can get boring, especially when a few students decide to takeover the class with their own agendas. It can get frustrating when these students consistently raise hands and ask questions not related to the class. The class really depends on the GSI. If you have a great GSI, then it's easier; if you don't, then it can be quite difficult.

Lectures were clear and relavant. All assignments including midterm, final and papers were straightforward and consistent with lectures and readings.

This class is quite easy as long as you attend lecture and you have a good GSI (I highly recommend Vasundhara Sirnate...she's amazing). The material is very straightforward, and Price pounds into your brain the concepts you need to know for the midterm and final.

This class is pretty interesting especially if you have a great GSI--namely Brendan McSherry who lead thoughtful, active discussion section. Just focus on the lecture slide for the midterm and final. Oh, did I mention that Brendan is HOTT?

The class is actually very easy given that you take extensive notes. The readings are only minimally relevant. My advice to you is to try and be a note-taking machine in class. The midterm and final is just a re-hashing of those notes. You don't have to be that smart to ace this class. Just take good notes! And study them! Price is a bright guy too

Price is awesome, anyone who says otherwise is just a wuss and doesn't know how to study for a poli sci test. You don't have to memorize the notes -- you only have to know the concepts and form a good argument. But make sure that you get a good GSI.

Price is really articulate and knowlegeable. He does alot of summing up (even in his book on S.Africa apatheid) which is helpful. Careful, he's liberal and not afraid to show it, so if you're Bush-loving conservative pro-Iraq war you'll disagree with alot of what he says.

A lot of people I know who have taken this class with him have been very critical of his teaching methods but I have to disagree. I really liked him. He was straight to the point and he had a good sense of humor to boot. A little boring at times but overall I thought he was effective. I developed a little bit of a man-crush on this Brooklynite.

This course is more of a look at the philosophy behind political systems than a straight-up comparison of different systems. Pretty straight foward and clear about what is expected. Make sure to get a good GSI. I, like someone else posted, had Brendan McSherry who was an amazing GSI. If you study at all you should be able to do well int his class.

Engaging lecturer but sometimes digresses too much and gives too many examples. Overall, he's interesting and engaging. A lot depnends on your GSI but i think the tests are actually graded rather objectively compared to other classes. If you regurgitate lecture and have some knowledge of the readings you should be fine. My GSI, RobiaCharles isgreat

Your GSI determines your grade! This can't be emphasized enough. I love Bobby Price (his diagrams are ridiculous/hilarious). He's a great teacher, he adds a lot in lecture so it's in your best interest to go. Some of the readings are really boring but just make sure to keep your GSI happy and you'll be set. I love this class.

Interesting guy... lectures frequently dull, yet I learned a lot

Ummm Lectures fluctuated between somewhat interesting and unbearably boring. I told people all semester that I hated this class, BUT looking back I realize that I actually learned a lot. Much of this is probably thanks to my GSI who was a great teacher - Jordan Branch - if you get him ever as a GSI, count yourself lucky.

Professor Price is a really good guy. His personality is uplifting, great for a class in the middle of the day when you need a boost. Lectures were sometimes boring, but I guess that just depends on your level of interest of the subject matter. It's all writing, and grading is all done by your GSI, meaning its basically arbitrary.

A large portion of the lectures were extremely boring, but they start to get more interesting once Price gets into specific examples. I didn't like the class until the very end, but I learned a LOT from it. To do well, study slides and write down everything Price says. Knowing readings may be important depending on your GSI.

This class is not that bad. Yes, it can get boring, but you learn plenty and its a good place to start for polisci. Price is nice enough, humble, and a decent lecturer. However, DO NOT BUY THE BOOKS. Really. All you will need is the reader, the others you only need to look at once or twice if at all, in which case you can find them in the library.

pretty easy class, it really depended on your gsi. lectures were dry and you can get them online, so really no need to go to class. no need to buy the books either. 2 essays, 1 midterm and a final. overall, easy intro course

Great Guy! Lectures can get a bit boring, but overall easy class. Don't buy the books!

Robert Price...his lectures in my opinion were awesome. Price is straight dipped in louie vuiton luggage....gotta love him. I got an A in his class so listen up... you should not even buy the books he says you need except the reader. For the tests, organize your notes and straight memorize them and spit them out on the tests. Great Guy, Great GSI's

Nice professor, midterms and finals aren't too hard. Grading differs across GSIs but for me it was basically reproducing his lecture materials for the midterms and essays ... assigned readings are helpful but really not needed. You can get an A in the course even if you haven't done any of the reading as long as you take good lecture notes.

Though his lectures are somewhat dry, the material is interesting enough to hold your attention when he doesn't. His stories about the USSR are pretty funny, and even South Africa is fascinating enough. If you don't like politics or history, then this may not be for you.

Price is one of the better professors for PS2. Has heavy New York accent. Lectures are clear and organized. You will learn basic concepts in comparative politics - will be useful if you want to take upper division Political Science courses. He may be dry at times, but he attempts to amuse his students, which is always appreciated.

Hands down an amazing lecturer, a brilliant tenured professor. The class is easy to get a B in if you are good at writing essays, but difficult to get a solid A, but grading depends on the GSI. My recommendation is take good notes during discussion and write your GSI's opinion on your essay topics, because the GSI grades the essays, MT, Final.

I oddly enjoyed this class as much as I was not looking forward to it. It's very freshmenesque and doesn't require too much effort. Just go to every single lecture, try not to fall asleep, and take really good notes. Also, GSI's determine grades. Amer was amazing. Consider yourself lucky if you get him.

Not the best class; not the worst. Generally boring and a struggle to stay awake, but every once in a while he'll drop a little interesting gem (like his vague involvement in the free speech movement). Grading rests solely on GSIs, so basically you'll do fine as long as your GSI likes you and your writing.

I actually really enjoyed this class. It was very easy. The tests were very straight forward. It isn't the most exciting class so don't take it after lunch. Very easy to get a good grade. Dr. Price is very helpful in office hours.

Price is not boring. He's average when it comes to lectures. His OH are great, and him and Breslauer - now admins - are old Sovietology crooks, in that bad-ass academic sense. The class was fun for PS majors. Some people said Price looked like a 70s XXX star, but I didn't see it. Bob Price is the best person to take PS2 with, so don't hesitate.

He is very organized and responsible, also a fair grader. I mean the class is not easy, requires a lot of time to study, but if you are willing to ask, he will make sure to let you understand. Make sure to study all chapters, notes, materials, and do all the homework(make sure you understand all questions), then you will be fine!