PLPT 3030

Professor Rubenstein is amazing! She is so dedicated, enthusiastic, and responsive. I had never taken a political theory class before, and though the readings got heavy (particularly after the midterm), her teaching style made the class very manageable and exciting. She holds frequent and regular office hours and responds to student feedback. Her attendance policy is very strict and worth a good amount of points as well. I didn't find section very helpful, but again, the attendance policy made it so I had to go often. I HIGHLY recommend taking this course. If you haven't taken theory before but want to push yourself and are up for a significant, fast-paced schedule, take PLPT 3030 with Rubenstein (just make sure you go to class!). #tCFS24

Rubenstein is the best! She's engaging, excited about her material, and crazy smart. I think she's the right balance between a great scholar and instructor, and I'd put this near the top of your list for intro theory classes. TAs are definitely hit-or-miss, so ask around before you register for sections.

Reading gets a lot heavier over the sem, and the final and midterm and harder and fast-paced. Do your best to read after the midterm, and make sure you ask her for a syllabus before you go since the attendance policy is funky. Overall, love Rubenstein, her teaching style, and enthusiasm; lectures can be long, and sections are slightly dreadful since participation is graded so harshly.

I looved this course. While I was hesitant about taking a PLPT, this course changed my perception of it. This was perhaps my politics class that most applied real world examples to what we were learning and made theory come to life. Professor Rubenstein was engaging and super energetic, which always helped. #tCFspring22