Orion Lewis

Professor Lewis has a clear passion for teaching political communication, censorship, propaganda, and related studies; however, I felt that many of our class discussions would only scratch the surface of greater issues. I enjoyed the J-Term format of having one essay due at the end of each week (we only needed to complete this for 3/4 of the weeks for full credit), and I found the class to be very accomodating for students who might not have necessarily been political science majors. That said, lectures occasionally felt drab, and this was sometimes exacerbated by the fact that few students were willing to participate regularly. While I recognize that some of these variables are outside of the professor's control, the lectures themselves could have been more engaging in their formats or topics.

Professor Lewis has a clear passion for teaching political communication, censorship, propaganda, and related studies; however, I felt that many of our class discussions would only scratch the surface of greater issues. I enjoyed the J-Term format of having one essay due at the end of each week (we only needed to complete this for 3/ …Read more

Professor Lewis organizes the course well. You’ll have three take-home exams and two presentations, and everything is clearly laid out. The material is super relevant to what’s happening in the world today, and most lectures are interesting, though a few can feel a little dry. There is not a ton of work outside of class. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this class if you need a poli-sci requirement or if you’re interested in modern global issues.

Professor Lewis organizes the course well. You’ll have three take-home exams and two presentations, and everything is clearly laid out. The material is super relevant to what’s happening in the world today, and most lectures are interesting, though a few can feel a little dry. There is not a ton of work outside of class. Overall, I’d …Read more

You do not learn any new material after the third week of class. The professor just repeats himself over and over. The final grade is calculated from quizzes, presentations, and group work simply because the professor doesn't want to deal w grading papers. Easy A