Gold
Silver[POLS BC3410] Colloquium: Human Rights in a Diverse World
Departments: Political Science
Professors: Peter Juviler
Juviler's colloqium is a great way to fulfil the political science colloqium requirement. The workload, while still tough at times--after all, it's a political science class--is far more reasonable than that of the average Barnard poli sci class. The readings are generally engaging and relevant, if somewhat unacademic. Juviler himself had a tendency to ramble, so that it was impossible for even everyone in our small class to comment every week, but he is also the course's most redeeming feature: a kind, understanding man who truly believes in learning as a process of the exchange of ideas, not just a finished product.
Two-page response paper each week--beware, he does actually grade them and you're not assured full credit just because you slapped something out, unlike in some other colloqia instructors. 20-25 page paper at the end. Reasonable amount of reading--you have to do some, but not all.
I am in Prof. Juviler's Colloquia now, and though it is interesting, I wish there was more of a structure. But, if you know Juviler, you'll realize that he can get long-winded and that a strict schedule takes second place to open discussion. I'm not complaining at all-- i had such an easier time with this colloquia than my friends taking Pious' (who scares the crap out of me)-- but now that it's the last week of classes and only now am i doing my paper, i wish i had more guidance. to juviler's credit- he is the most caring professor you will ever meet. he truly cares about his students, even if he mispronounces your name on a daily basis. he is very accessible, and is incredibly intelligent. as long as you have patience with him-- he isn't quite the spring chicken anymore-- you can be rewarded for your experience in his class.
for colloquia: weekly reading responses, 20 page final paper
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