Stephen Brooks - University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Professor: Stephen Brooks

Department: Political Science

College: University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Wow, Brooks has his classes down to a science. Lectures are impassioned and clear, you can tell he genuinely cares about teaching politics in a understandable way. No assignments other than readings and three exams, he gives great hints and has amazing online resources, even his own podcasts. Windsor is lucky to have him. Will take his other class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS2035
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ive taken many courses with Dr. Brooks and I feel that hes by far the best poli sci prof at Windsor. You are graded very fairly and on few things. His lectures are fantastic, and anyone with an interest in politics will look forward to them. An A is very achievable if you study your notes and do readings.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very dry lectures. Gets through like 3 slides a class, so deep dives are all it is. Very informative, but very boring. Tests are mostly fair, but some MC questions come out of nowhere, and I had to rely on what I knew from other courses to answer them. Writes a fantastic textbook though. First class that I consistently skipped in university.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really good prof, shows a thorough understanding of the topic and can teach it effectively. Lectures were helpful and informative but VERY dry. Only other issue would be that a few of his multiple choice questions felt too specific, like you had to know every detail of the course, but he gave bonus marks so it's not a big deal. Would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AMPOL232
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

absolutely love his classes. had to take 6 polisci courses as a minor and unfortunately only have him for 2 of the 6. Would have loved to have him for all 6. great teacher. very intelligent.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: US361
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Brooks offers a very clear and concise lecture that offers you straightforward and pertinent information. Furthermore, he utilizes a variety of transcripts and articles in order to present literal excerpts as verbatim. He is careful to express his rather fair opinions and indicates when doing so. His marking schemes are also greatly reasonable

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMPOL232
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brooks is a very kind, down to earth guy. Very approachable and open to questions during class. But I found him boring, and it was easy to lose focus during his lectures. He rarely, if ever engages with the class by asking questions to keep students interested and spends a lot of time reading long paragraphs off his powerpoints, to my dismay.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 100CAN
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

About the best prof I've studied under at Windsor. Extensively knowledge, approachable and fair. His lower level courses are meant to be enlightening and informative, not punishing. You could survive without attending lectures, but you'd be missing out. If you genuinely care to learn poli sci, there's no better man.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 45361USFP
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Favourite poli sci prof at the U. Enjoyable lectures, midterms are reasonable and grades reasonably. If you don't want to read the books just come to class. The only downfall is that he is not reachable outside of class, even via email, will not discuss midterms with you and does not have office hours.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL245100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brooks is engaging and explains topics well. You can tell he's passionate about his work. The entirety of your grade is made up of three tests though, so its easy to fall behind. You need to be disciplined with keeping up with the readings and paying attention for a good grade!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI45100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brooks is a great professor. His lectures are structured exceptionally well and also follow the textbook. It is important to attend his classes, as he does elaborate on many issues, politicians, etc. The exams are fairly good-be sure to stay caught up on your readings and you will do well. Overall, he is one of a kind and very kind!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL232
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Brooks is a very good prof. Sometimes he can go off on a tangent and forget his point, but overall he is a very intelligent man and wants the best for his students. He is very approachable. Midterms and exams are easy as long as you do your readings or show up to class; he posts all powerpoints online, which are basically the textbook word for word

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CANGOV100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brooks lectures were awesome! It's clear that his lectures are super thought-out and organized. He has a story behind every concept and term, which helps you to remember. (Beneficial during an exam) With OCD, his repetition to say "ok" after every sentence is aggravating. His exams are challenging. If you don't like attending class, don't take it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AMER232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I highly recommend Stephen Brooks, great professor is there for his students and is very approachable for additional help. Be sure to read the chapters he assigns, cause they will be on the exams he provides throughout the semester. Very knowledgeable, and you can tell he enjoys what he teaches. Take every class you can that he teaches, GREAT PROF

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I am an engineering major, but this class isn't that bad. It tends to expand your mind about general issues, as the first midterm gave me a more clear eye about the world. Come to every lecture and read the chapters he specifies. Understanding politics and history and a good grade is guanteed in this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CANGOV100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

very good teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 45100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

My favourite professor. Keep up on your readings. Wish I could take his course again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Brooks is very knowledgeable, clear, and makes Canadian politics interesting. He is one of the better professors at UM-D and its too bad he doesn't teach more classes here. If you attend class and keep up with lecture and the book you will do fine in the class. Definitely recommended.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 0245231
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 100CAN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's just disorganised and he isn't easy just there. Expect a d.he doesn't change the mark if you meet him.