Mark Williams

Mostly lectures, as long as you read and take notes well, it's quite easy. The only challenge is the papers due to trying to fit all your thoughts into such a small word limit, the majority of the time

This is a lecture class, no question about it. Readings for each class, then Prof. Williams lectures. He sometimes calls on people, but it's mostly taking notes. His lectures are long-winded sometimes, and he loves his wacky metaphors, but he's clear and a good teacher. The big thing about the class is the papers--two midterms and a final. They are EXTREMELY difficult, because he expects you to include ALL elements of theory with regard to ALL elements of big-deal case studies, and to do it in 500 words. He provides good guidance in office hours, but has very high expectations. If you go to him and talk to him, it's very helpful. And the excersise of writing these is super informative. But it's hard.

This is a lecture class, no question about it. Readings for each class, then Prof. Williams lectures. He sometimes calls on people, but it's mostly taking notes. His lectures are long-winded sometimes, and he loves his wacky metaphors, but he's clear and a good teacher. The big thing about the class is the papers--two midterms and a …Read more

Prof Williams is an amazing professor who is very passionate about what he is teaching. His lectures are very interesting and connect history with recent events in politics. Though it is a lot of reading and participation matters. He grades essays very hard, but it forces you to become a better writer. All papers are required to be under 500 words.