This is my fave course. He is a SUPER right-wing and realist. Good lectures.

wow very clear and easy to understand

he's...animated. Know your current events and GO to class

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very right wing, anti-canadian, militaristic, but gets the job done.

pro american but still does a good job

He's a fun teacher. Always arrive 5 minutes late and you can just see his head sticking over the door. Very knowledgable. Only complaint is he makes you go to pointless tutorials.

You'll get better marks if you agree with his views, but still a good teacher.

Good prof, very energenic. Super realist

I would definitely take another of his classes again...very good lecturer!

Gives really interesting lectures and is very knowledgable...his study groups can be a pain though.

his lectures are fun- he makes the stuff interesting and doesn't try to shove it down your throat. encourages any comments but only accepts the ones he agrees with- pretend you're a realist and you'll ace the class.

Really interesting to listen to; he really knows his stuff. His biases are obvious, so you just have to judge what he says for yourself. I really enjoyed the class...I learnt SOOO MUCH! and he makes it easy enough to do weel

Richter is an excellent prof that really enourages class participation. His classes are by far the most interesting I have been in, and I learned more on world issues from his classes than I had in two years of poli sci courses.

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Awesome prof! He's the greatest! I'll definitely take another one of his classes... as a matter of fact, I AM! :D he's a funny guy, though he does diss up alot of people.

A very funny teacher, very interesting lectures, and does a good job on explaining the information to you.

FUNNY, CONSERVATIVE, and has this stupid reader for tutorials. However, his class is informative. I suggest picking him if you can.

Excellent class. As both a teacher and an associate, professor Andrew Richter is a valuable member of the international community.

very neoconservative, he will fit good in the Bush's regime

Great prof. To all you tree-huggers posting, sorry he's a little right leaning, but 90% of teachers up until University are liberals, so don't complain. His lectures are very interesting and he's brilliant.

Richter's the man. If you want a good mark, you'd have to show for it. Otherwise, tough luck. Lecture's were pretty decent and interesting. Great class structure and expect to learn lots.

I found him to be very entertaining. He reminds me a lot of George Costanza. He is very smart and a little biased, but who isn't. His classes are usually very interesting. The only thing I can fault him for, is that he is a very hard marker when it comes to essays or essay questions.

george costanza's clone with a beard, really knows his stuff, overall a very good teacher

Excellent lecturer - witty and VERY knowledgeable & passionate about his field. Probably more than anyone should be about Foreign Policy. I learned more in his class than in a semester of schooling. A bit disorganized, but he is a prof after all. A breath of fresh air in the midst of the often Leftist/Marxist Poli Sci/Comm departments.

After being away from school for several years, was great to see someone that understands the real world. He's a realist, so if you buy the Marxist BS you may not enjoy his class. Broad range of topics for the paper. Do what he asks and expects and you'll do well. Lots of readings but all relevant to the course.

Best prof I've had. A bit intimidating because he knows his stuff. Entertaining when he points out openly in lecture if you're wrong which makes lecture go smoother as people are less likely to raise their hands and talk for the sake of talking. Very good prof, very fair.

Best prof in the poli sci department. not afraid to tell you if you're wrong in the middle of class. Approachable but kind of intimidating at time. Definitely would recommend. Lots of readings though.

Interesting class, and i thought tutorials were lots of fun and great way to clear stuff up. Good class overall, only suggestion is: if u dont know the answer, dont attempt. hell put u in ur place...

He is very knowledgeable and smart. However, he may be intimidating. I learned so much in his class and I really recommend it for everyone. His exams are very fair.

Dr. Richter is great. He's opinionated and there is nothing wrong with that. Be prepared in his class and don't take it personal if he tells you your wrong...chances are he didn't take the time to understand what you meant...Hey no ones perfect... but I enjoy the class, he's so funny, and you can learn alot if your open.

If you attend every lecture you'll have all the exam material, I never took more than a page of notes per class. Readings are not essential as exam questions on them answer themselves. He is blatantly conservative and highly critical but very interactive in spite of this.

He's harsh on students but I think it's hilarious. Expects answers which one wouldn't normally expect. Tutorial is fantastic really enjoy it. His writing is very poor bring your reading glasses. I'd take it again though he's very straight forward and to the point.

hands down the best professor i have ever had. if your a liberal you may not like it though

He sugar coats nothing, tells you when you're wrong and isn't always nice about it, but he knows what he's talking about and won't jerk you around. You know what he's looking for because he straight up tells you.

I've had Richter for multiple classes, if you get offended by how he speaks to people then you probably shouldn't be in political science. You can disagree with him, but it better be an informed opinion with factual basis or he'll shut you down. Extremely fair grader, and all marks given are his, not the TA's. Incredibly knowledgeable and informed.

Dr Richter was a great teacher! He is hillarous, in a salty and grumpy kind of way. If you are easily offended, don't take his class as his comments can be construed as rude. You have to show up to class, as he posts NOTHING online. Read the notes and books, and you should do fine.

If you're someone who genuinely enjoys political science or international relations, you will like his classes. Don't answer any questions unless you absolutely know its right. He will make you feel bad for answering the wrong question, but it kind of adds a spicy element to the class. He's very funny in a very hostile manner.

Richter offers the dying ember that is a realist/right-wing perspective towards politics in the scholastic environment. More importantly, Richter immensely focuses on objectivity with his leaning opinion, and especially expects the same when discussing topics with his class. One mult. choice exam, and 12-page Paper (w/ great topical choices).

Andrew Richter simply knows what he's talking about, which is refreshing for UWin. Easily offended liberals shouldn't take his class. He brings a conservative/realist approach to his lectures. If you have a question (and are not easily intimidated) he'll be happy to answer, and if he doesn't know, he'll figure it out for you. Best prof I've had

Richter is extremely well informed and passionate about what he teaches. Grading and expectations are reasonable. He condescends to uninformed students in class discussion and makes his stances well known, but that keeps things interesting. No slides, but studying from the book and your notes is reasonable at this level. Id recommend him.

Very knowledgeable, and cares about what he teaches. He comes off as rude, but you'll only experience that if you say things that are vastly incorrect. Helpful to have some background knowledge going into his classes. Only tests on what he says in class, plus a little from the coursepack. Go to class and pay attention, you'll do great.

He really is aggressive with how he interacts with students but I dont think he means to be disrespectful. He just really lets you know youre wrong. He explains everything quickly but very effectively. It might help you to have some basic knowledge of general world history. If youre sensitive and not 100% sure you know the answer do not answer.

the best ever

One of the best profs in the department. Anyone who actively participates and attends class will leave with much more knowledge about the world than they did coming in. Remember this is a polysci course so you should pay attention to current events that are most likely found in a newspaper, not Instagram.

A standout in the department, extremely knowledgeable on defence, IR and related subjects. Assessments are few, and they are graded/composed fairly. He possesses a right wing view, but if you cant at least consider and respect an opposing view you have no business in political science.

Dr. Richter has taught me about Canadian Politics. When I first attended his class I had no idea what I was doing. But, as soon as you start reading the assigned textbook, you will gradually start to get the hang of it. Be prepared to read a lot. Lots of stories. The exams are fair.

Dr Richter is among my favourite political science professors. He tells things how it is, lots of readings but nothing too difficult. Do the work and go to class and you'll easily get an A. His exams and papers are very easy, nothing out of space and is all relevant information. He does'nt ask too much of students, just a lot of reading.

Lots of reading but if you do it you will pass. He was my favorite prof this semester - he is so funny and really makes the lectures interesting! Watch his lectures - they help a lot to understand the reading material better. Also make sure you do ALL the readings. He is great.

Dr. Richter's class this term was all online consisting of pre-recorded lectures and he doesn't teach off of a powerpoint so make sure you do the readings and make your own notes to do well. The labs were very fun and enjoyable. The quizzes and exams were easy as long as you attend all labs and do all the readings.

Great guy! Entertaining and funny class. Learned a lot. His classes are not for the faint of heart, however. He can be abrasive if you are not used to people being tough on you, which tends to put people off from him. Very old school, do exactly what he tells you, and let his words flow off like water on a duck. Easy peasy class to get 90's in.

Not the perfect person, but nobody is. Don't take the class if you're too reliant on slides

This class is the way high school teachers describe university. He is difficult and has clear expectations, but if you come to get a good grade and put in the effort, you will get an 80% or higher. Go to every lecture, do NOT ask stupid questions, and STUDYYYY both his notes and the weekly readings. It's not easy, but uni shouldn't be. Try hard.

Very old school and doesn't use brightspace, he doesn't use lecture slides but writes important info on the board - the handwriting is a little hard to decipher but he goes over the topics during the lecture - if you study for the exam you'll get a good grade, and if you research the essay topics it's not too hard.