Iain Bolton - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Professor: Iain Bolton
Department: Political Science
College: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: INTL3000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very helpful and UNDERSTANDING! If you need help or EXTENDED deadline, ask him for it. Even if you don't, he'll most likely accept late work. I turned in both 12-15 page research paper on the last day of the semester and got a B in the class (I asked for the extended deadline).
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLS1130
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Try not to take him. He is confusing & is hard to follow when taking notes. There is no way to fail the class, but if you want to learn, you gotta teach it to yourself.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Outstanding, knowledgeable and charismatic! It is obvious that he is intelligent beyond what most people comprehend & that he loves sharing this knowledge with students. You couldn't ask for a more interesting, caring & helpful professor. If you had any difficulties, it's your own fault for not asking for help...he is more than happy to assist!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class has been absolutely terrible. This is the most unorganized, irrelevant and confusing course I have ever taken. Teacher does not know how to use technology, does not respond to emails, and takes forever to return grades.. When he actually takes grades. No syllabus, no organization.. Do not take this class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: INTL3000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bolton is an amazing professor! I would highly recommend taking him because he is every knowledgable and interesting. Just come to class, write good notes and you will pass easily with an A. He does have two research essay but its w.e you want to write about. The two exams are not that hard either since he tells you what to focus on when studying.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: POLS1150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is truly AWESOME!!!! Super knowledgable, his classes are super interesting and tests very easy. Enjoyed every singled class of his. I actually took two classes with him and would glandly take more, if I could. He does cancel classes, its true - but that just feels so nice!! Especially if you can go home =) =)= ) Strongly recommend!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He seems to be very interested in the subject matter, but he cancelled class or gave us a sub many, many times during the semester and consistently let us out half an hour early. He doesn't post slides and you have way more reading than any one class should require, and his grading is subjective. Don't take this class unless you have to.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POLS3030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't buy the books; he gives handouts. Those will help you on the two 12-15 pg research papers you must write (any topic you choose, he'll review rough drafts if you want). Lectures are interesting, easy to follow. Lots of awesome pictures. Occasionally takes attendance. Tests are essays with lots of topics to choose from. Definitely recommended.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POLS3030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Bolton is amazing. His knowledge of the subject matter is superb, and he is always there to help with the material if you need it. You must come to class. The slides are supplemental to the reading. He is an amazing asset to the Political Science department, and the University is lucky to have someone like him on campus.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POLS3030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He cancels class ALL the time, often without warning. It gets old after a while. Also, his powerpoint slides are useless. Nothing he asks you on the tests or has you write about are on the slides. The slides just have names, dates, and small details about something, but they never relate to the "bigger picture"...which is what he wants you to know
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best teachers in the politic science and international studies dept. Extremely well informed and passionate about the topics he covers. MUST ATTEND CLASS. Everything comes from the lectures. The readings are helpful but not required. I did the readings because the class was so interesting you want to read the text. Three exams.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Professor! He knows ALOT about politics, world affairs, economics, and even space! He's extremely smart, and he's been too many places around the world. By far one of the greatest professors, I have had so far. Class is pretty simple, just come and take notes, and READ! :)
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POLS1130
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bolton is a great teacher. In fact, he is brilliant. Very knowledgable about politics in general. We had three tests with extra credit on the final two. Read the textbook and come to class, and you shouldn't have any trouble making an A.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took this class as a cupcake class but you need to go, take notes and do the readings. If you do that then your good.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was so boring. If youre not interested in this, it will be a challenge to motivate yourself to go to class, but you need to because that is the only way to get notes to pass the class. You dont need to buy the books, theyre pointless. Take good notes & study them for the test as it is only 1 essay question and some bonus multiple choice
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very interesting lectures, he really knows what he is talking about and is energetic. Although he doesn't give very good guidelines tests and projects. This was kind of stressful really helped me develop my critical thinking. Overall, it was great course and he doesn't grade too harshly.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLS3030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor rarely showed up for class this semester. Often, he'd cancel and not tell us so we would have to wait 15 minutes just to leave. He doesn't let you know his expectations. You find those out when you fail his papers. DO NOT take him for Global Security.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: INTL1101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Bolton is such an amazingly intelligent man! He knows so much about International policies and affairs. I thought his class was pretty tough for an introductory course, but I really learned a LOT about the world. Exams consist of about 4-5 mult. choice questions and an essay that you pick from about 4 topics. Go to lecture!!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: INTL003
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had this guy for my into to international studies and I absolutely loved it. He knows so much information, very well versed and has a sense of humor as well. He does require readings and if you do the readings and DEFINATELY show up for lecture you'll do great and love the class! he rocked it.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: LBST2102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
had him for global connections. Was an ohkay professor, was not horrible, kind of lenient about grading. Just wish he gave study guides for test. This has to be something you are very interested in.
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