POLS W3514

policy memo (6 pages), research paper (10-12 pages), midterm, final, optional discussion section

Professor Goodhart is a very engaging lecturer. She clearly loves the material, and the lectures are organized and very clear. Some of the readings are dry as dust, but she usually goes over the main points in lecture, so you don't necessarily have to read them.

standard: midterm, final, term paper on pretty much anything. the readings are horrible.

For material as dry and complicated as the EU, Lucy Goodhart does a good job. Her lectures are clear and organized and she is clearly fascinated by the material although her class might not be. The class gets more interesting after the midterm. Very accessible.

Professor Goodhart is a good lecturer who cares deeply about the subject material. Overall, I enjoyed the class and found the material interesting and Prof. Goodhart engaging. The only problem I had with the class was that we repeated the same material several times throughout the semester. Workload: One short policy memo, one long (10-12 page) research paper, midterm, final

Average. Short "policy memorandum", One long 10-12 pg paper. Midterm (class) and final (1 1/2 hrs). Readings were short.

Overall a great class. Yes, the grading is sometimes harsh (but not anymore so than other Poli Sci classes) and yes the theory is limited to about 4 major strands of ideas. However, for those who don't have a solid understanding of the EU and who are studying international politics this class is an absolute must. Moreover, those who said this is a history class neglect the fundamental element of political science (and this class). Goodhart places a strong emphasis on analysis, prediction and causality. Goodhart is funny and wonderfuly sarcastic. I read some of the reviews below. And yes, there were a few people who managed to sleep through the lectures. However, I would say these people (who asked horribly asinine questions) were the largest detraction from the class.

Not much reading; one easy paper, one research paper. Midterm + Final.

This is a great class. Discusses the politics of the EU in depth. Goodhart is just amazing; she brings spunk and motivation to a topic that even european bureaucrats might have a tough time with. A+

Prof Goodman provides a very clear and succinct insight into the European Union. She is a sweet lady with a cute English accent, the only problem is she talks a mile a minute. But the good thing is she tells you a million facts and then tells you that you don't need to know them. It's a good enjoyable class with not too much reading.