Reviews of professor Joshua Hostetter

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One word: READING. Take all the reviews that are given to Hostetter and round them. If you aren't prepared to read and learn from the books you are going to struggle. The lectures were mostly centered around the final paper and not very "prepare for test" oriented. Nice guy who will listen and help students if they take the time to approach him.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Hostetter is a brilliant professor! I enjoyed going to every class as it was not a hashed recap of the chapters, but instead a thoughtful discussion of how the information applied outside the books. The papers were extremely easy so long as you engage in the course. I can't wait to take his Empirical class this semester!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Unprofessional. Drops F Bombs in class, doesn't reply to emails, changes perimeters last minute, and says differing things that what syllabus says. A lot of work with no help. Says books are horrible but tells you to buy and read anyways. Expectations are on PhD level. Disorganized and has lack of empathy for students.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I enjoyed this professors lectures, but the only grades in this class are: participation, quizzes, midterm, and final. I showed up for every class and was given a poor participation grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Hostetter is a fantastic professor! As a political science student, I absolutely loved his class. Always willing to talk about any concerns within the class or just general governmental questions. Great informative lectures! Got me ready and excited to continue my political sci journey.