He really cares about what he's teaching. He and the TAs really do want your success and he will give extensions or move tests around if he sees your effort. It is mainly based off some reading essays which arent too hard. His study guides will CLEARLY tell you what will be on the quizzes and exams, if you know the study guide you know the exam.

lots of work does both a final essay and a final test. But test is pretty easy as long as you do the work. can get very boring in lecture. very passionate about the subject. readings are long but interesting, not boring research papers, more newspapers long articles etc.

Overall was a very passionate professor, I enjoyed lecture but I did well on all assignments and papers but unfortunately the quizzes were very difficult and the final was a five page written final in a blue book. Would't say it is an easy class but it is manageable.

He's a boring lecturer. So many assignments consisting of 2 in person quizzes (one on midterm week), 3 reading papers, 1 paper, and an in person final. Also kind of funny that it's an environmental class yet he makes us waste so much paper. He also says that he applies a curve but I'm not too sure of that.

Honestly I was excited for this class before taking it. After I cannot say the same. Professor Clemencon is seemly a nice person, but his lectures are so hard to get through, and the slides are somewhat confusing. We had 3 small papers, one was option, a large research paper, 2 in class quizzes/tests, and a written in class final.

I loved Professor Clemencon. The lectures are heavy in material but he delivers the information very well. There are three reading essays (one is optional), a research paper, two quizzes, and a final exam. It is work intensive class but very worth it in my opinion. I felt like I learned a lot of valuable information from this class.

One of the best lecturers I've had

The professor is nice and all that. However, I am finding this extremely difficult to understand what he is saying. Some pure nonsense about his rant for politics, which by law, all professors should avoid talking about politics. TA is nice and all that. No clear guide of quiz study guides, etc. Some nonsense about our stupid environment. Say no!!

This professor is just amazing! Love this guy! You will love him too. He is generous and gives great feedback on reading assignments. You can get an easy A with this guy. Just keep up with notes and readings and show up to class, like the scholars and you'll do just fine.

Yes, it is a lot of reading but all the essays add up to 110% which will allow you to either skip one essay or gives you leeway.

Would recommend his courses if you are passionate about the subjects he is teaching. Even if you are not, he makes it easy for you to develop passion for them.

Everything that counts toward your grade: 3 reading/analytical essays, 2 quizzes, a policy brief, attendance, and a final exam. You’ll have to grind for the A because the TA will be a hard grader on essays and the essay portion of the quizzes and the final. Overall knowledgeable prof and if you are a global major you should fs take this class.