Very informative

GREAT guy. He was very informative and taught me so much even though I am elected. He has a very difficult class, so be ready to work. His lectures rock and I would be glued to him. Allows lots of expressions of opinions and is open minded!

he is a very interesting man. he is intimidating, but you will learn a lot from him. Tests are hard!

He is a great professor that gives amazing lectures. He has so much to offer. His knowledge of the subject is very impressive. Be ready to take a good notes-very helpful on his tests, skiping class doesn't help in that case.

Great lectures! Stockton has a great deal of knowledge, and Comparative Government with him is one class that people shouldn't miss. Yes, the exams are hard, but the lectures more than compensate for that.

He is by far my favorite professor. Everyone should take one of his classes at least one. He is interesting and has great lectures. His tests are hard though and he does expect you to do all of the readings.

I can not stress enough how important it is for people in this major to take this professor. His lectures and handouts are the best, and his back ground knowledge is unsurpassed. This is my fifth class with him, and they were all great, even though I never aced anything. Simply the best.

Stockton is probably one of the best teachers I've ever had. His lectures are intruiging if you enjoy the subject. He is also one of the hardest professors in the subject field, so only take him if youre ready to read a huge coursepack and a large book.

He is a very interesting person. His lectures run a bit long though. Be prepared for constant note taking. He gives alot of quizes too. This is not a bad thing because there is only one paper to write and one essay question. Overall, not bad.

An amazing teaher, I learned a lot in this class. He is not as bad as people make him sound. Yes there is a lot of reading, but it is a 300 level class, what do u expect. He is a amazing guy, take him atleast once.

Great, very cool prof. Sure, he makes you work, but that's what college is supposed to be about.

The Good News: Lectures are fascinating; you'll learn a LOT about religion and politics. Plenty of amusing anecdotes, too! The Bad News: Exams are very poorly worded, so even if you've studied for hours and have the material down cold, you stand a good chance of picking the wrong answers and getting a low grade. Warning: NOT FOR THE CLOSED-MINDED.

Great prof. Very knowledgable, and will allow contrarian view points but expects sound reasoning. Pol 201-show up, take notes, read cp you will be okay on exam, text optional. Pol 450 show up, read cp, participate in discussions, take time to care about and support your writing with class material and you will do fine. PolSci majors should take him

Very interesting teacher. He tests could be pretty tough but I consider him to be the best teacher I've had so far. He was also pretty fair. If everyone did bad on a test he would either give it a pretty good curve or have us retake a slightly different version of the first test. I plan on trying to take another class he teaches.

By far the most interesting class I've taken so far @ UM-D. Prof. Stockton's really awesome; his lectures are always both entertaining and very informative. I really want to take him again! In a distinguished, extremely well-preserved Bob Barker-like fashion, he's not bad looking, either. You'll have to study hard for exams, but it's worth it.

This teacher is the most amazing guy I have ever known. Ever since the first day of class I have been preaching to everyone to take his class. If you actually want to go to college and learn something then you should take him. some people complain that he is hard but they dont read anything. He is veryy fair. and if u study u will do good!!!

Nice, friendly, helpful. However, syllabus does not correspond with the class. Exam questions come from the textbook, lecture, and the coursepack. Very difficult to know what to study. Memorize the statistics in lecture. Exams test trivial knowledge. He will try to pull a few fast ones on the exam to see how closely you were listening.

This guy is everything a prof should be. I always looked forward to his lectures. His exams and papers are tough but very fair. He is just the most amazing prof I've ever had! Also, the coursepack for the class is extremely valuable and interesting!

Stockton is awesome. A real provacateur who structures his class around the goal of making kids think critically, - a cliche objective but with an effective and unique style. His lectures are never boring, filled with anecdotes, like listening to your grandpa. The only complaint is he is sometimes off on tangents and class doesnt appear well str

Professor Stockton is an amazing professor. Granted his classes are challanging but if u put in the effort, it is not impossible to get an A. Take his classes if you want to learn how to think and have an educated opinion. Highly recommended.

OMFG. Academic Rockstar. I would hit it.

professore stockton is SO INTERESTING. i walk out of his class 2x a week with so many new facts and interesting things about the world and current events. he is a fair man, not to prone to any prejudice of any kind. but, he kinda keeps u in class overtime loses track of time. but, all in all, hes a great teacher and i recomend him to anyone

this profesor is incredible! Best professor I've had at u of m, not afraid to say anything if it is relevant to politics.

This professor is the best, he is so smart and knows what he is talking about. very interesting, the class it self is not easy but he is not a hard grader but you must read the required readings to do good on his exams. its true he doesnt gives + or - but if you show improvement he will move you from let say a C+ to a B-, or from a B to a B+.

I love Stockton and loved his class! Even though I got a B+ (yes, he does give + and - sometimes) I learned so much. He really knows a lot about the subjects he's teaching, but if you want an easy A with a flimsy professor, DO NOT take him.

Prof. Stockton is the best in the Political Science Department, by far. He's brilliant, and knows how to teach students so they understand. I loved his lectures, class time always used well. He's incredible, fair, interesting, and a serious professor. If you prepare, read, listen to his lectures, you will do well in his class. One of UMD's FINEST!

He is a great teacher, very smart and knowledgeable. He is a challenge, you have to read and you have to take notes in lecture to do good. You can't be bias but you have to read and prove the writers point. Would take him again

Great Teacher!!! will challenge you and make you learn a lot! but overall you get a real good sense of everything that he teaches you. hardly a dull moment in class too.

Wasn't too sure about him at first, but he really is a great guy! Go to his office hours & get to know him! Very understanding prof. Tough exams, attendance not required, but definitely a must if you want that A or B grade!

The man is brilliant!!! Seriously he is a living encyclopedia. His class is challenging; and by no means an easy A. However, if you love learning and/or love politics take him. If your trying to get through college with 'easy A's" than dont!

Best teacher on Campus. By far the most cultured man I have met. Has a story (yes they are relevant)for every section he teaches. I will definitely take him again. If you actually take notes and pay attention you cannot fail.

Dr. Stockton is the smartest man alive. He demands alot from his students, but this is college. If your looking for easy A dont take. If you actually value your education, and are willing to work hard and learn definately take. He is extremely knowledgeable and fun to take!!

I have had Professor Stockton for a number of classes and would take him again if he taught every subject. One of the most knowledgeable and well educated professors here. Hard grader but takes an interest in seeing his students succeed. Would seriously recommend taking him at least once during your college career.

Very cool, knowledgable professor. Class attendance and text book reading are mandetory for getting a good grade, although they do not provide any guarantee. He tests you mostly on random facts and points he makes in the lecture. I'm an A student and I had to work hard to get an A in this class. Also, he's very liberal and not shy about it.

I've taken two of his classes, and I will say this: lots of students do poorly in his classes. But I must reiterate as many have said before, if you value your education and have genuine interest in politics (esp. Middle East politics) then you MUST take his classes. If political science is not your thing, don't take it, an easy A lurks elsewhere.

I've had two classes with Prof Stockton and I think he is very knowledgable, interesting, and a fair grader. If you come to class, take good notes and study, you will do well.

As long as you participate in his class, you will do fine. He creates a challenging environment. The only part that can trip you up, are the exams...as long as you study, you are good to go.

AMAZINGGGGG professors... Just show up and READ and you will be fine. His classes are very interesting and I love when he shares stories from the MILLIONS of places he's been =D

The very best if you are really committed. I took him for two classes. The first time, I thought that the tests were kind of random and that he was kind of mean. The second time, I actually did all the reading and found out the tests are to see if you "really" get it. He's pretty hard and kind of old school. Saying he is liberal is silly.

Very good teacher, one of the best in the honors program

Great class overall. The readings aren't entirely necessary (he goes over them pretty well in class), but taking the time to power through them in depth can only make your grade better. If you are willing to put the effort into the class you will get what you want out of it, RS is a great professor who really knows his stuff and grades fairly.

Excellent teacher, the reading material covers a wide range of controversial topics. Discussion based class, as long as you do the readings this class is fun and a breeze. Also, he added in a graveyard field trip instead of holding the last class. One of the better professors in the University.

Seriously, best teacher I've ever had. He is so interesting, his class is interesting, the reading materials are interesting. His tests are easy, as are his essays. He's always available to help the students. And he's really cool.

Took him for a 8 week Spring class. Lots of reading, but extremely interesting material. Handful of papers, fairly short and easy exams. If you're a Political Science major, you should seriously consider taking this class. Very good material covered by an excellent professor.

Stockton is an amazing professor. He is very knowledgeable about the material and has a good sense of humor. He also has plenty of stories to tell that keep you interested. The material from his quizzes are mostly from the lecture. He also requires a few two page papers. An A is totally attainable if you put in a good effort.

Do not take this class if you are looking to discuss politics or religion in politics. The name of the class is misleading as all you do is discuss history of religions. That being said he is a nice guy, and its really not that hard. He gives you a study guide before tests. As long as you take notes and do the study guides, you should be fine.

Easy class, all you have to do is wikipedia the topics before the quizzes and pay attention in class. A few papers which can be done the night before. Not a tough grader. Class can get dull at times. This class was about religion and he's an atheist so he does attack every religion but he isn't a bigot at all.

Professor Stockton is a great professor. Just like any college course, you have to study. Exams can be tough if you do not study. I recommend Professor Stockton for a Political Science course.

Wealth of knowledge if you are willing to listen. One paper, four exams. Great class!

Stockton is an incredibly knowledgeable professor, and he's also hilarious in a sarcastic way. Quizzes are easy to pass if you show up and take notes, "exams" are in the form of SHORT essays. There's quite a bit of reading but I didn't have to buy a single book. I hope to take more classes with him.

Dr. Stockton is one of the most knowledgeable professors on campus when it comes to the material he specializes in. The classes are entertaining and very informative - don't skip! You have to work for it, but an A is totally attainable. Don't skip the weekly Chat's - each week's post is a point which adds up. Don't miss class and take good notes.

Great professor, really knows his stuff which makes lectures extremely interesting. Only problem is that everything he says in class is fair game for the exam but if you listen closely and take extensive notes you're guaranteed an A. Love this guy, definitely recommend!

I would take him again in a heart beat. Attendance is a must. He will save you $ by posting the articles on Canvas to read but please read them, test questions come directly from notes and those articles. Good at listing to students point of view. Highly respect this professor!! go to class, read, participate and listen you can't fail.

Very smart and funny guy who focused in this area, so very knowledgeable. Most of the grade is based on weekly exams that you can pass/get a good grade on pretty easily by paying attention in lecture and doing light reading. Not an unbiased lecturer, but it happens. Extra credit available. Just make sure to study hard and you'll pass.

Stockton leans left, oh well. you can take his opinions with a grain of salt. His teaching style is unorthodox to say the least, but it's great in my opinion. Im taking his 385 class next semester. I'd say he is a solid choice. Tests are a tad hard but doable. work hard get an A.

Best professor I have ever taken, coming from a Bio major. He is knowledgable, intelligent and hilarious. Anyone who complains about this class doesn't listen to him in lecture. I listened in lecture, revised for 15 minutes before each exam and got an A. No textbook, just his lectures. Take him, you will not regret it.

I've had Professor Stockton for multiple classes now. He's an incredible professor, he really values students and makes them feel well respected. If you take detailed notes in this class and do the reading, you'll get A's or B's on the exams and on the papers. There are lots of exams, but they're not bad because he gives you exams per 1 chapter.

No textbook, everything is lecture based with no slideshow or notes provided. He writes important terms on chalkboard. Miss a lecture and you won't know a section of the exam questions. No clear schedule, random short notices for exams, quizzes, and papers.

Dr. Stockton's class is incredibly difficult but you will learn so much from it. He cares about his students, notices when you're absent, and tries to help you catch up. I could listen to his lectures for days. Everyone should have at least one class with him before graduating. Such a gem to this university.

I failed a paper and still got an A cause he lets you rewrite if you do poorly. Show up to class and take notes on EVERYTHING he says and you will do really well on exams. Exams are not book heavy, more lecture based but it helps to read a bit. He's a very kind professor and very knowledge. Go to office hours, he values it and will help you.

If you have the opportunity to take Professor Stockton, DO IT! He is so passionate about politics and whats going on in the world, he makes it very enjoyable. Other than not using the online grading system regularly, I have no complaints. Going to class is very important, but you wont regret it and he is always available outside of class!

Go to every class, write down every single thing he says, and participate. That's what you need to do well in Stockton's class. He's a little all over the place but his lectures can be pretty interesting. You'll learn a lot! He appreciates people who engage and genuinely make an effort. He's a pretty fair grader too!

The comments on his attitude here seem far off. I thought Stockton was very easygoing and a pleasure to work with. There was a quiz every week and a paper every 3 or so. After we had to go remote that became a paper a week. The reading is somewhere around 60 pages a week, not too bad. Make sure to follow instructions on papers to the letter.

Which other class can quote The Godfather, have students who are ex Special Forces, and has stories from politicians around the world? Had his class 20+ years ago and still use his lectures and stories in day-to-day discussions. Ask him about the Uganda Scheme.