Matthew Dickinson

Professor Dickinson is great! Definitely a harder course compared to other intro level courses, but extremely rewarding, and it is easy to get invested in the material and really want to do well in the course. Lots of readings and a fair amount of writing, but he is very accessible and will help you in office hours if needed. He really cares about his students, and while he may come off intimidating at first, he genuinely wants to get to know everyone and help them through the course -- if you ask for the help you need.

Professor Dickinson is great! Definitely a harder course compared to other intro level courses, but extremely rewarding, and it is easy to get invested in the material and really want to do well in the course. Lots of readings and a fair amount of writing, but he is very accessible and will help you in office hours if needed. He real …Read more

Okay, I understand why people say he's not so great: Dickinson can be harsh, rude, strict, and very set in his ways. However, do not let that deter you from a person who is so knowledgeable and passionate about his study. It felt like I would talk to a walking encyclopedia at times. He really is a great lecturer, but be prepared to spend a lot of time reading, listening, and putting together well-written papers. He's not the easiest, but definitely worth it!

Okay, I understand why people say he's not so great: Dickinson can be harsh, rude, strict, and very set in his ways. However, do not let that deter you from a person who is so knowledgeable and passionate about his study. It felt like I would talk to a walking encyclopedia at times. He really is a great lecturer, but be prepared to s …Read more

Dickinson is very knowledgeable, and lectures are very engaging. He comes off as strict at first, but he is actually very funny and understanding. Readings are dense and long, but as long as you understand the main argument, you will be fine. He also gives out discussion questions, which are very helpful for understanding the readings and the discussion section. This course showed me I was interested in Political Science and I found myself thinking about the material outside of class. The work can sometimes be difficult, but you can get a lot out of this class.

Dickinson is very knowledgeable, and lectures are very engaging. He comes off as strict at first, but he is actually very funny and understanding. Readings are dense and long, but as long as you understand the main argument, you will be fine. He also gives out discussion questions, which are very helpful for understanding the reading …Read more