<p>I’m also taking PS 300 and I agree that the grades are based of support of the argument, not the argument itself. That being said…the Professor mixes facts and opinion, which causes me to zone out and not pay attention. Another liberal bias present is the topics that he picks, they are mostly topics that a libertarian/conservative viewpoint would struggle against the majority’s definition of “ethics and morality”.</p>
<p>On the flip side, the GSIs are sweet. My GSI does put some of his opinion into the debate, but he can discuss both sides of the argument and forces both sides to think about their stance. Basically, he makes the whole class worth it…</p>
<p>The conservative clubs (besides College Republicans) do provide a good source of support on how to do debate against leftist thought. My GSI also said that the new generation of professors are more moderate and can appreciate both sides of an issue, thus, they are willing to understand conservative arguments. So conservatives can succeed at Michigan…just don’t expect to get everyone to love your view.</p>