Stephen Jones - Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA

Professor: Stephen Jones

Department: Political Science

College: Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FYSEM110WP01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In a class geared to politics and power structures, the only authors we read were white men. Dictates the entire class "discussion" based on his opinion on any given subject. Doesn't really rely heavily on the text that you have to read, but you need to have a basic understanding of all HW readings. Pretty tough.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RES240
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's clearly interested in his subject, but he does have a tendency to drone on about certain topics and skip discussion all together (lectures are sometimes too long). No one I talked to ever seemed to get above a B+. He is more concerned with style than content in essays. He is unorganized and didn't get one paper back before the next was due.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FYSEM101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if you want an A- or above. Most of his grades are B+'s and no matter how much of his advice you follow, he will be VERY picky about giving you higher than a B+. There will always be something wrong. His readings are extremely boring and he is very unorganized.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 24201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The most painful class I have taken at Mount Holyoke so far. His assignments are completely unrelated to the class material. He introduces new ideas and concepts in his essay questions and expects you to rely on google for answers. Very unorganized - the first half of the class wasted on irrelevant discussions and the second half rushed and unclear

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 110WP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He speaks very quietly so it's easy to zone out while he's speaking. If you do pay attention though, he has a lot of interesting things to say. Always ask for clarification BEFORE if you're unsure what he wants from an assignment because he may mark you down without explaining what you did wrong. He might not mention it but participation matters.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MANY
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I've taken every class Prof. Jones has taught. He is, by far, one of the most intelligent and helpful professors I've ever had. He will write raving reviews and spend as much time with you as you need. People who find him unclear/unhelpful usually don't put any effort forth in class. He's also an amazing professor for recommendations.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLIT350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Prof. Jones for a number of classes. Yes he assigns a lot of readings, but you figure out pretty quickly to skim (or not read all of them). I think he just reads things and then adds them to the growing pile. Intelligent, very engaging and funny. Leaves excellent and insightful (and very long) comments on papers. Very willing to help.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RES151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took a freshman seminar with this professor and he gave a ridiculous amount of reading for each class. He was very unclear in class and rambled on for the whole hour and 15 min (+10 or 20). I will not take another class with him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RES301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jones is so intelligent and kind. The readings are very interesting and I didn't have to buy a single book. I was able to borrow them all from the library.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RES241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jones is truly an incredible teacher. His classes are very stimulating so come prepared to have great discussions. He is very passionate about what he teaches and you will gain a lot from his enthusiasm in subject matter. He assigns a heavy amount of reading but it is well chosen and interesting! He is a fair grader.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Get involved in his classes and you'll really feel like you got a lot of out them. Really great lecturer, readings are really pertinent and are really helpful in discussion. I learned a lot with professor Jones.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RUS240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Assigns long readings,helpful during office hours.Very interesting discussions not always related to the topic. Good grader with nice comments.If this is your first class in Politics, take it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've taken a few classes with Stephen. He's not too hard and the work is not very time consuming. I would recommend doing the readings because he'll know if you didn't do them. GO TO CLASS!! Participation plays a role in your grade. He's a nice guy and an ok professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RES315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an extraordinary Professor and Scholar. Having class with a man so obviously excited about the subject matter is a joy. Although somewhat disorganized at times, he makes up for it a thousand times over with his insigtful comments, poited questions and overall passion for the subject. Take a class with Stephen Jones!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NEWDEMOCRACIES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stephen is great! He is intelligent and dedicated. Gives out an extensive feedback and is there for you when help is needed. Assigned readings are interesting and well selected. He facilitates profound discussions, challenges your comments, and makes you think.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely boring professor and very unhelpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLIT209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy but very boring. Skips over important topics and spends too much time on unimportant ones. Why did we watch a video about fishermen? Must find outside sources for papers because readings do not really relate.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

i really cannot handle this guy...hes vaguely obnoxious and inclear and gets this weird misty eyed look on his face from time to time when hes speaking about something evidently important to him. and he mumbles.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RES321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RES240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice