Aaron Belkin is by far the best professor I have had at SFSU. This is a class to take strictly if you are a student who cares about their education. This course has made me realize a lot of things and inspired me in ways I never imagined. I hope Professor Belkin teaches different courses next year because I would love to take more courses with him

Lectures were VERY ENLIGHTENING! Belkin is a GENIUS. Has a lot of interesting opinions that he discussed in class! Don't interrupt his lectures or else you'll get lasered by his TA. Lots of readings and iClicker quizzes every class. NOT FOR LAZY PEOPLE THAT ONLY WANT AN EASY A. YOU GOTTA WORK FOR THAT A!

Great Professor I ever had back in UCSB political science. Very insightful and he gives very substantive and clear lectures. His assignment is very challenging but it definitely enhances your critical thinking. Great to have him!

He teaches at SF state now. He gave daily readings and quizes the next morning on them. Final was easy; an essay and some multiple choice. The material taught in class was confusing and didn't seem to fit together, it was also one sided. If I didn't have to take this class as a GE I wouldn't have taken it. However he is passionate about politics

Professor Belkin makes lectures entertaining through his enthusiasm for the subject matter. He pursues controversial subjects to challenge people to think for themselves.

Don't let him intimidate you

The class itself is extremely interesting. Professor Belkin is really passionate about the issue and going to the lectures really helps you conceptualize the concepts. You must do the readings because there are online quizzes on them everyday. They are useful though and help you prepare for the midterm/final. There was no paper and no sections so t

This professor is a political hack and very unwilling to focus on opposing opinions. He seems to lack the desire to help students do well but rather be hard-lined on his position and course syllabus. But find out for yourself.

This class was one of my first classes at UCSB and it will most likely stand as one of my favorites. Professor Belkin really knows what he's talking about and enjoys the subject. Lectures are necessary b/c of how much he talks about & lots of reading & a 500 word paper a week but it wasn't too bad. Gets involved with class & answers any question.

Really interesting class, but DIFFICULT. Papers due every Monday, but no midterm. He gives you the essay question for the final in advance. Go to lecture because he explains everything very well and is very organized. Plus, Belkin is amazing!

is a very good teacher, lecture is KEY in passing the class. lectures can be dry at times, but is very good at getting information and concepts across with clarity.

Belkin is awesome. His lectures are engaging and interesting, I dont understand how people don't attend. Just be careful not to be chatting with friends or texting because he has no problem calling you out during lecture..which is humorous for the rest of us.