Great professor. Lectures keep you interested. He is dedicated and has tons of office hours. May be a bit crass and somewhat personally unforgiving at times, but he is obviously concerned with the students' success, and even provides extra credit opportunities. Diligent attendance and studying are more than enough to clinch the A.

Best prof i've ever had. I'm thinking about taking classes just because he teaches them. Hilarious but actually teaches the content and i came out of the class actually remembering information.

great class and great professor. helps to illuminate the subject matter and makes you think.

Great prpfessor makes things easy to undertand. he he is hilarious. Just stduy from his study guides which are very in depth and you should be fine. ALso, it is a good idea to go to class b/c he aplies the subject matter to real life situations in a comical manner.

HE IS AWESOME!! I had no interest in politics or international relations, but his class just made me totally fall in love with it. His tests are not that hard if you go to his classes and take good notes, and he gives out review sheets before tests so very helpful too!

Great guy! He loves International Relations which makes him a better teacher. However I'm not a fan of the subject. I hated the subject...no interest at all. His jokes and sarcasm kept me interested. Test are hard. I wouldn't lie.

Saladino knows his job well. His material is right off the book, you would find the class to be a little hard because of the material involved in it, but definitely, would not find his lectures boring. I would not have taken the class if not required. But if you read the material and follow up on the lectures you would do well.

Saladino! a good teacher, his lectures can be interesting. The map quiz can give you a sense of what's about to come in the future, the exams are the toughest, the readings r the hardest and you are more likely to forget if you do not understand them, make sure you do very well in the first two exams, otherwise it is tough luck.

Cool teacher. Keep up with the syllabus and the readings you will be fine. Map Quiz: STUDY! Attend and Listen in the lectures you will have no problem in this class.

Best teacher i have had in college yet. he is passionate and has awesome stories. sometimes can be a hardass but who cares, he is a great teacher because he really knows his stuff and treats you like an adult, which is all that matters to me.

I LOVE SALADINO!!!

The subject is dry and boring, only a really great professor like Saladino is able to find a way to make it entertaining. Attendance isn't mandatory but I look forward to going to his lectures every day because he really knows how to teach. Consider yourself lucky if you have him!

Great teacher, he's easily one of my favorite professors. He knows exactly what he's talking and knows how to explain it really well even in a large lecture class. If you go to class and study this class shouldn't be all that difficult

Super cool guy, his class is kind of hard so you have to study but he makes jokes in class and is interesting to learn from

Funniest teacher at VCU!!

Words of advice: Attend lectures everyday. Do not bother writing what he has on the powerpoints. Write down what he says as he is speaking. Read the summaries to the readings. Do not read the whole article. Do the review sheets he gives you for the exam, but read your notes first. I got a 94 on the first two exams and a 97 on the final so an A is m

I've already Graduated from VCU and had Saladino a few years back. He is by far the BEST Prof. at VCU. He makes you read a ton, but he tells you not to read the entire book. He teaches you in a way that makes you feel scholarly when you have completed the course. If all the profs were of Sal's caliber, VCU's academic reputation would be alot higher

This class was extremely difficult and required a lot of work outside of class to do well. I found it very interesting and well worth the hard work. If you go to SI, class, and take studying seriously you should be fine. I walked away with an A in the class.

This has to be my favorite class that I have had since being here at VCU. His class is extremely interesting. He doesn't like dumb questions, so if you have a question make sure that it makes sense. He is an incredible teacher and I'm sad to almost be done with the class. You should definitely take the class. It's worth the time and effort.

Really funny, making every class worth listening to. 3 MC tests and a map quiz, thats it. He does give extra credit the end of the semester. He does not care if your in class. With that being said show up to class, take some notes, maybe go to a study session and you will have no problem grade wise. People that fail are the ones not going to class

One of the best teachers i have had at vcu. A professor who really cares about what he is teaching and his passion makes it easy to pay attention. Some people say his tests are hard but all you have to do is pay attention in class and study the study guides and you will be fine.

Saladino is the greatest professor I have ever had. His class is better than T.v. It is always entertaining and informative. He brings the seemingly boring topic of foreign policy and international relations alive with his passion for the subject, knowledge, and great sense of humor. If he was not a professor he would be a comedian.

Easily one of the best professors I've had at VCU thus far. I'd highly recommend trying to not miss any of his classes and paying attention during the lecture. He is an extremely knowledgeable individual with a lot of passion for politics and the workings of the world.

Great professor and a great class. Do not take if you're looking for a "fluff" general education requirement and if you're a POLI/INTL major this class will perfectly prepare you for your future studies. His class is entirely what you make of it and he's not going to babysit you, which for some of us is actually appreciated. Thanks Saladino!

Saladino rules! He's hilarious and makes the material easy to understand. The material is pretty difficult though, maybe don't take it if you're looking for an easy Gen. Ed. course. But if you're in polisci or INTL, it's great. Very informative and dense. Tests are pretty hard, but gives a huge extra credit opportunity.

Fair, not easy. Nobody gets an A if they don't attend class. The lectures follow the book and the ppt slide but he adds a lot,even asks a class of like 400 people to vote, to ask questions. Generally is pretty funny. Also, to the guy who hates him, don't post 10 times on the same day just to trash his rating. We need to know the truth about profs.

Saladino is one of the best teachers I've had at VCU. His class is interesting, I learned A LOT, and his tests are easy and come directly from lecture. He's smart and funny, listens to his students. You should have no problem making an A or B if you go to class. He also offers extra credit!

SALADINO IS AMAZING!he is very clear and everything you need to know comes from lecture and he gives you hints on what you really need to write down!So GOING to class,Studying,and goiing to S.I will gaurantee you an A. Grade you want is the grade you get by effort you put in. If you dont go to class,feel free to withdraw, because its a fast class

The key to Saladino is that he doesn't take any crap. Do what is expected of you; show up for class, pay attention to what he says while keeping your mouth shut, and be entertained by his hilarious comments. Make sure you DO THE READING. I have never had to read for a class before this one. Also, go to the SI sessions if you want an A.

I took this course online with Chris; it's not an EASY course (the reading is very dense -- Plato isn't exactly beach reading), and it definitely requires attention and keeping up with reading. But he's fair and will help you understand what you're doing right and what could use improvement.

This guy is great. He really makes the subject interesting because he doesn't use everything straight from the book or read straight from a powerpoint. All he asks is that you go to class--if you actually ATTEND (which a lot of people don't), then you'll probably get an A. But if you don't go, you will not do so hot...it's pretty simple

He's sarcastic and entertaining so the class isn't always boring. He lectures but doesn't teach information soley from the book and powerpoints so you should attend class. He only gives 3 exams and 1 quiz. Go to class, take notes on what he lectures, (maybe) skim readings and you will do well.

Saladino teaches this class in the best way IR can be taught. He tries to make really dry things funny and does a good job of it. IR is basically knowing what people have said about how states interact. So if you want to do well, know what all the people said. A.K.A. do ALL the READINGS!! It's that simple, everything is in the readings.

Salidino is a great professor. Makes the topic of IR really interesting and nit boring. Just come to class PAY attention and TAKE notes unlike all the other people who are too lazy to do any work. Its a simple class, attend, take notes, go to the SI sessions before exams and your crystal. Only studied off my notes and have an A in the class

This is not going to be an easy A, you're gonna have to work for it. He makes the class interesting, however. Come to class even though he doesn't take attendance. Attend the SI sessions and DO THE READINGS!!! A bulk of the exams are on the readings. Put in a good amount of effort and you should do well in the class.

Saladino is an awesome professor. He is engaging and extremely intelligent, very knowledgable of this subject. He can be sarcastic at times. Just make sure you take notes on what he is actually saying, not just copying down the powerpoint, that does not help. Overall great professor, I wouldn't take international relations if it wasn't with him.

He is a very interesting professor - although I didn't do well in his class (I was pretty lazy) I usually ended up having a pretty good time in his class - he sarcastic, funny, very intelligent (both generally and on this topic). However, take notes from what he says and the power point, do the readings, and your'll be golden.

I LOVEDDD HIM! he's really interesting and funny, he has a great sense of humor and makes the subject very interesting. i got an A and didnt put in much work, but i went to most of the classes. SI session help A LOT!!!! i recommend you take him!

Best professor ever. Saladino makes IR very interesting. I don't think there's many other entertaining professors out there like him. If you attend lectures and take notes on everything he says, you'll definitely pass. There are no surprises on the exam. Pretty easy class especially if you go to the SI sessions.

He is the best professor ever!!! Love him!! he is so funny, interesting and knows what hes talking about!!!

i'm not a poli science major but loved this class, Saladino is super cool, funny. I miss his class, full of humor, coolest teacher i ever had, class is easy,listen to his lecture u'll love it,go to si seasons very helpful,it will be an easy A,he'llgive some reading, u might look at those just in case cause some of them appear in the test,highly rec

He is very, very good at what he teaches. He warns you that to be successful you have to attend his class although it's not mandatory. He also will not hold back his opinions and speaks his mind. He's funny too when he wants to be. His tests are developed from the readings and lectures.

Saladino is a pretty cool professor. Hes got a good sense of humor and will give you multiple chances at extra credit. (just don't take advantage of it!) He keeps the lectures as interesting as possible and sometimes rambles off topic.

This guy is impressive,He knows his stuff! I really didn't want to take this course but i enjoyed/learned alot. The exams are fair but also kind of hard. Most test question come from lecture but if not he tells you exactly what parts of the book he'll use. I would take this teacher hands down!!

Lots of reading. Don't fall behind. Very good teacher, I enjoyed the lectures. Pay attention to the LECTURE instead of the slides, the slides are online.

Saladino used a lot of humor and sarcasm but most of the time it was to make a point. Had a knack for telling a story and having it relate to all kinds of things, and then to what was most important. KEY: attend class, take notes, lecture are the bulk of the test questions.

he makes it easy to pass. attend lectures everyday and PAY ATTENTION and it's all laid out to you. never used my book. in the beginning of the semester i hated him, i thought he tried too hard to be "cool." but i actually began to appreciate the humor as it tied into what he taught. i would take a class with him again-and i hate intl relations.

Great lectures! Saladino is very intelligent and humorous. However never responded to my emails for help. He has stated he will not reply to stupid questions/emails, but mine were only about to meet to see my exam! I barely read but attended every class and have gotten high B's on his exams.

easy A if you read the material...nice prof.

easy class if you study

Hes pretty awesome. Very passionate about what he teaches and is relatively humorous. Go to every lecture or risk serious confusion

I liked Saladino. You didn't have to come to class or buy the book because he posts the powerpoints that he goes over in class on blackboard. Study from the powerpoints. Exams are straight from the powerpoints. Easy class.

Awesome teacher, he loves what he talks about. Class is always interesting to say the least.

He's very straightforward and clear, and explains things well. He's also pretty funny.

His tests are really straight forward, as are his powerpoints. The subject itself is actually very interesting, but you CANNOT miss a class, you will miss everything. He puts all the ppts on Blackboard so when you come take notes on what he says NOT what's on the board.

Prof. Saladino definitely made almost a 3 hour class bearable. He knows most of the kids in there are honors and have no interest in the subject therefore his expectations are altered to that. Great guy, hard class but bearable.

Sounds exactly like John Goodman and is absolutely hilarious!!!! He uses real-life examples to help understand the material.

FANTASTIC. very clear and entertaining. I love attending class, but it's practically necessary in order to pass. not hard if you are an active listener.

Professor Saladino is definitely entertaining, and you won't regret taking his class. He has an ability to engage students, even though he reads off power points and there's not much substance, he makes it entertaining. He is definitely scary to e-mail because he tends to make fun of students e-mails openly, but otherwise he's pretty cool.

Saladino is a funny guy and a very good professor. He is extremely clear on what to expect on the test and know a lot about what he's teaching. I would highly recommend taking a class with him. If you apply yourself and attend his lectures, it isn't hard at all.

I think he's a great teacher, he gives good examples in class. Just make sure to go to class, or you will miss out on questions on the exams. If you do your part, he does his, and that reflects your grade.

First, the class is super comprehensive...it covers a lot of stuff about international relations and I didn't know any of it. Second, it was made interesting because Saladino is obviously into it and ends up being pretty funny. But he will yell at the class if people are rude which some girl was right behind me all semester

He is very mean, however, cares for his topic well. There are only 3 tests and one quiz so you can't bomb anything. Extra Credit helps a little. His lectures are useful but the SI sessions is what truly saves you.

I loved Saladino's class! There are two essential steps to pass it: 1. Go to class. Saladino is an excellent lecturer. He's interesting and he makes even complex subjects, like the theory of IR, easy to understand and remember. 2. Take thorough notes in class (not just off the ppt). Beyond that, sit back and enjoy his obvious love for all things IR

He tells alot of stories which all seem random and stupid at first but when your are going over the work you rmbr them and realize that they do help. I had to use the textbook alot to really understand what he was saying but you can pass with just reviewing his powerpoints. I thought he was a great teacher.

Professor Saladino really knows his stuff, and he makes the material interesting. All of this information is new, so attend class and take notes. Attending SI sessions is EXTREMELY helpful. He also offers some extra credit at the end of the semester.

I just barley past this class. With that said I still loved this class. Saladino knows his stuff and he does a GREAT job of explaining it. He gives a map quiz, and 3 exams, and extra credit at the end. GO TO THE SI'S!!!!!!!!!!!

Saladino is a pretty good professor, but there's A LOT of material. He tests on his lectures and throws in 1 or 2 questions from the book. While he doesn't take attendance, the sheer amount of material covered really requires you to be there if you want an A or just to pass, for some. Also SI sessions are available, and are quite useful.

He is amazing! He doesn't care if you miss class, but if you skip a lot you wont pass. His tests are based completely off the lecture. However, his lectures are the best. They are so interesting and he is so funny! Favorite professor by far.

He is funny and does the best job at making poli 105 more fun but the class sucks and it is difficult

His class is an absolute pleasure. He's really funny and gives good clear examples to explain confusing concepts. Tests are much easier than he makes out. If you fail theres no one to blame but yourself. Must take for all Poli Sci majors at VCU. You won't regret it.

This class totally changed my perspective on international politics. Saladino has given me a new interest in this subject. Attendance is super important because his notes are crucial to what's on the test, but he makes the lectures funny and memorable. One of the best professors I've had.

Professor Saladino is a brilliant teacher, and a funny guy. I came in as a Nursing major taking his class with a dreary attitude but I'm leaving with a new perspective on political science. Honors POLI is a tough class but you really do learn and he makes it enjoyable.

I have mixed feelings about Saladino. Or, at the very least, his International Relations course. On one hand, he's a fairly compelling lecturer. On the other hand, sometimes his class can be frustrating. For example, he bluffs in regards to reading assignments. He says you have to do them, but then doesn't test you on them. Overall, not too bad.

Great professor. You do need to attend class, and it's not terrible; he's sarcastic, and blunt, so if you can get past his hawaiian shirt collection, you should be good. There are extra credit opportunities if you aren't doing to well. Powerpoints are posted, as well as study guides, aka powerpoints in word documents, which are good reviews.

Saladino is a funny man, and lets you know when there's something important to know. You'll have a map quiz and three exams, and the extra credit is a huge grade booster! If you do it right you'll get up to 15 percent added to your first exam.

He is a fun and he knows his stuff! He is actually very intellectual and he makes knowing about the subject pretty entertaining to say the least. You have a total of four grades in the entire class: A Map Quiz, Two tests (midterms), and a FINAL. If you skip class don't expect to get an A. You have to study and attend SI's! The highly benefit you!!

Very into his subject. The lectures are the key to the course but they are often very interesting and even can be funny. I enjoyed this course way more than I expected and did really well by taking notes and attending class.

Super funny guy and this class was pretty easy. You don't really have to read either of the books. If you just go to class and take notes, you'll get an A. Go to the SI Review sessions, they help A LOT. This class isn't hard if you listen to his lecture and minimally study before the test.

This guy was seriously my favorite professor for this semester. The information he teaches is hard and its a lot to take in but he makes it fun and entertaining. His teaching style is something you might not be used to but he teaches it very well. Go to class, seriously go. If you don't you won't do well on his tests.

Class made up of three exams and a quiz, each exam made up roughly 50% readings info, 50% things he says in lectures. He's REALLY funny, but you really have to attend each and every class and really work for the grade a lot outside of class. His class is not for someone that's a skipperslacker. Doesn't take attendance, but it's essential to pass

Always enjoyed the class when i went, know how to throw a good lecture. I however, still rarely went to class. Still got an A. Didn't go the last month and got a 100 on the final. Pick the book up two nights before the test; 3 exams and one quiz, and you'll be dandy.

Where do I start on Professor Saladino? He is seriously the most hilarious, coolest, interesting professor to be stuck with for 3 hours. Class consisted of 3 research papers, all of which were very interesting topics to write about. You will need to buy some, BUT NOT ALL books for the papers. Taking this class is a must.

Saladino is one cool dude. His sense of humor is on point; having the ability to destroy your idiotic peers with blazing sarcasm is admirable. Even if you're not a poli sci person, his lectures will capture your interest as he makes them entertaining and easy to follow. Good attendance, minimal studying, and an average brain will get you an A.

I feel that Saladino is a great professor and makes sure that the students have what they need to pass. He is hilarious but also makes sure you learn the material.

Saladino is alright. He can be funny but I was usually too bored with the lecture to hear the joke. The tests are alright, not too hard but not super easy either. I was too intimidated to come to his office hours. Not the worst professor, but not the best either.

Saladino's class is entertaining, but the material is quiet hard. Get ready to read a lot. Also, there aren't much homework. If you are interested in politics and international relations, this is the perfect class for you.

alright, im about to help you all. Saladino is super cool and its VITAL to come to class. so just look at the powerpoints before class and write down what he says, thats all that matters. go to the marathon sessions before each exam and you're good to go. Do that and an A or B will be so easy, believe me.

Saladino is hilarious. His dad jokes kill me. His lectures are amazing, but its easy to get lost if you're not a good note taker. His tests aren't too awful, but you definitely have to study. This class has nothing to do with my major, but I actually loved this class.

Don't take this guy if you get your feelings hurt easily and can't follow directions. Loves calling people out but it can be funny. Has very specific and clear cut instructions. Great professor and very interesting course. Pay attention to all of his lectures and you should get an A. Did not touch textbook once.

you can't skip his lectures if you want to do well in the class, but honestly that's really all you need. i didn't do most of the readings and hardly touched the textbook and still got an A in the class. he's a funny professor and his tests are pretty straightforwards.

Saladino is a very straightforward professor. He tells you what's expected from the get go. GO TO CLASS and you'll pass! I barely touched my textbook. The key is to just gooooo tooooo classssssss!

Saladino was easily one of my favorite professors. Super funny guy that made a subject that could be super boring very entertaining. Clear cut class, you're grade is made up of 3 blackboard post and 4 test (4th is counted as the final). If you study you will get an A simple as that.

GO TO CLASS. I hardly touched the textbook but I listened in class and never got below a 92 on the exams. I would say 90 percent of his lectures are on his tests. My friends who didn't go to class struggled a lot because a lot of the testing material is not in the textbooks. Overall, he is STELLAR professor and makes the class very interesting.

Saladino was really good at relating the topics we were learning to things that would peek our interest! Really funny guy!

Saladino is by far one of the best professors here at VCU. His passion and interest in International Relations has inspired many students to pursue a Political Science degree. I have taken three upper level courses with him that have had a phenomenal impact on my learning experience. He teaches IR from a friendly yet knowledgable approach.

Saladino was an amazing professor. He explains the material well and rarely gave out homework and when he did it was literally the easiest thing. He is very passionate and I would take another class with him in a heartbeat.

Amazing teacher who is very passionate about the subject. Unfortunately a few test questions are specific to the readings... read them! His ppts help alot with studying.

Funny guy and passionate about what he teaches. THe only way youll pass if you go to class. Never touched the textbook and my lowest grade was a 92. STUDY AND TAKE GOOD NOTES AND YOURE FINE.

Saladino is the man! Any material featured on the exam is covered in lecture. Study the notes, attend class and you're not receiving anything other than an A or B on each exam! He will call out whiners, underachievers, and clueless people. However, you're golden if you're motivated and willing to put forth the effort. Great professor!

Saladino is a great professor. Don't buy the textbooks you don't need them just show up to class and the SI sessions and you'll be fine. Do all the extra credit too.

Awesome teacher

I've had Poli 105, and several other upper level Poli classes with Saladino. The least I can say is this: Saladino is the professor Poli Sci students need in their lives to take a keen interest in their field. He challenges his students to question their positions and find ways to strengthen their analytical, research, and writing skills.

Saladino IS the man. As long as you take the class seriously and go to SI sessions, you will definitely get an A. The people on here that gave him a poor rating probably don't understand his humor or appreciate his candor. He is very unbiased and well rounded, and I was able to learn a lot about the basics of foreign policy.

Saladino has been my best professor thus far. He's the type of dude who'll stand up in front of class with not a single piece of notes or an agenda, he knows his stuff VERY WELL, he is incredibly intelligent in his area. He's a hilarious guy, but also expects you to do well and attend class in order to succeed. Tough class, but hey its college.

I have to pretense this with the fact that I enjoy the content, which might skew my view. However I found Saladino awesome, he is very knowledgeable about the material and has very engaging lectures. I will add that the tests can be difficult if you fail to attend lectures. The course is very lecture heavy, but is perfectly manageable.

Most reviews here are for his 101 level. This is for an upper-level class, Int'l Orgs. This is the hardest class I've taken and I'm an A student. There is a ton of reading. The class only meets once per week which means you have to be prepared. He is a slow grader b/c he has a lot of responsibilities. Don't expect to have grades before the midterm.

Saladino's class is a difficult class if you don't pay attention during lectures. He says many test questions during the lecture so if you pay attention and take notes you can easily pass the tests.

Do not copy the powerpoints word for word. Instead write down what he is saying, that is what I did and when exam time came, I got an A. I studied my notes and I didn't really need to read the articles I just looked up the summaries online. GO TO CLASS. If you take GOOD notes, you will pass.

Saladino is hilarious, very engaging lectures and always sarcastic. You should attend class and take notes/listen to his lectures, but missing a few won't kill you. He gives extra credit ops and SI/marathon study sessions with the TA. There's a small amount of test questions from the textbook but I never read it and still passed every test.

Possibly the hardest class I've taken at VCU thus far. Saladino is a one of a kind professor, who is hilarious and fun which make his lectures amaizing, but the work you put it is seriously no joke. All exams are essay based (5 pgs) and two major papers (5pg & a 12pgr). He checks attendance every class. He's cool, but don't let thats cloud you.

So good I changed my major; that's pretty freaking great, right?

Really cool proffesor as long as you dont annoy him. Grading is yes or no, very simple. There are 3 tests all weighted the same including the cumulative final. A class you should pass simple once you know how to study. Also The PowerPoints on BB mean nothing w/o the lecture notes so go to class. Goodluck!

He does not horse around though he is a fun lecturer. Have to put in the time and effort. He's a tough grader and expects you to know your stuff. Blackboard postings are a mess; If using his notes save them as you go. Do take advantage of the supplemental meetings with his assistants. Liked him a lot but he's not my cup of tea in organization.

Great teacher. Sarcastic and funny. Makes his lesson fun and understandable. Notes are a must for this class. Make sure to become friends with others in the class, it comes in hand when studying for tests and quizzes. Occasionally gives out extra credit, but if you learn the material and pass the tests than you'll for sure get an A or B.

Saladino is an amazing and hilarious professor. You definitely need to show up to class to understand the material, or else you are screwed for the exams. The info doesn't come easily, so I recommend going to the SI sessions to get an even more clear understand of everything. Textbook is definitely not needed, though. I 100% recommend Saladino.

Professor Saladino is fire. Stand by to get roasted, don't be surprised when the f-bombs get dropped. Between him and Aughie, there are few professors I'd rather learn from.

Excellent Professor... make sure you come to class... take notes and use his study guide... the study guide and readings are a little disorganized but follow them and do the extra credit and web assignments... easy A... :) Solid dude too... met with him in his office to talk about past and future exams and he's extremely helpful and humble... !!!

There are 3 tests. The last one is the final. 15 points of extra credit can be added to the 1st test. I went all of the 3 marathon sessions. I stopped going to class after the 2nd test , only went to the final exam marathon session and got a 94 in the final. Just get the lecture recording from someone, or cram the last day. It's a medium A.

I got a 99% in this class w/o extra credit. How: Go to class, LISTEN, TAKE NOTES. Pay attention!!! Study maybe 3-4 consecutive days before the exam. Know everything on his review sheets. That's it. I didn't use the book at all. Saladino is AMAZING, I loved attending this class. I just loved it. 10/10 would recommend.

I've taken Saladino for two Poli classes now and I've loved both. He's really smart and entertaining. If you do your work and genuinely care, he will respect you. He's really easy to talk to and always responds to emails. He understands that students are human too and he's willing to work with you. He gives interesting and relevant information.

Saladino is a good professor. His lectures are always interesting and lively if you pay attention and show up (mostly I skipped some and managed to get As on the tests) you should be able to pass his class. Has a tendency to go off on a tangent. The readings are gone over in class and theres like 1 question per test from the textbook

Saladino was my favorite professor this semester! Super funny and has a tendency to rant a little bit. Very knowledgeable about international relations and will give students opportunites to ask questions!

Professor Saladino is truly awesome. I always was engaged when he lectured as the it was interesting and I throughly enjoyed every moment in his class as he is a hilarious man who really cares about what he teaches. The class grade is made up of three tests, a map quiz, and web assignments, all of which are easy As if you pay attention and study.

Saladino is a very respected professor at VCU and it's for a good reason. He's hilarious and is passionate about what he teaches to his classes. He is very knowledgeable about international relations and he encourages students to ask questions. He drops a lot of f-bombs but it makes lectures more enjoyable. 1 quiz, 3 tests, 3 homework assignments.

Gets a lot of heat for being too sarcastic and mean, but that's the people who don't go to class or study for the tests. He's a good teacher who spends time in the beginning of each class giving advice on how to succeed. Show up to class, listen and take really good notes, study hard for the tests and you'll do well. SI sessions helped

Hilarious professor(and my favorite) that makes learning entertaining. There's reading homework but you can just skim most of it. The tests are easy if you come to class and pay some attention.

Great professor, go to his office hours if you need help. Go to class, I went to most of them and if I did the extra credit I would've gotten an A, so do the extra credit!! Study a good amount for the tests and if you go to class, you'll be good. Textbook not really necessary I mean I never read them.

This class was fun and definitely easy if you look at his notes and study for the exams. Don't buy the books, I never read one of them. Easy A for me, I would recommend everyone to take Saladino for atleast one class!!

I totally blew off class in the spring and ended up dropping it. Saladino told me to take it in the summer and I would do really well and I made an A. EASY A in summer school and it was over in like 4 weeks.

Saladino taught my first Poli Sci class in college and assured me that Poli Sci is what I want to do. He is a great lecturer! So concise, but very interesting and FUNNY. Its obvious that he knows what hes teaching. I didnt study for the tests (except the map test) and got As on everything. Coming to class and listening to his lectures is key

The class is almost entirely lectures, but he's an entertaining lecturer. He has somewhat of an "acquired taste" sense of humor. You're only graded on a few tests. The supplementary instructor sessions are super helpful. Attendance isn't mandatory but missing class definitely makes it more difficult.

this class was probably the hardest class I've ever had to take but saladino does his best to make it easier and gives a lot of extra credit. he's super funny and straightforward about whats expected in the class

Make sure you study! The class is easy but only if you study your notes.

Saladino is hilarious in class, and if you share his brand of humour you'll really enjoy going. Taking notes isn't necessary because you're tested on what's on the powerpoints on bb. Study a few days ahead and you should get 90+

POLI 105 was one of my harder classes this semester but Saladino made class really easy for me. His lectures are entertaining and he's really funny. Show up to class, take notes, and study and you will do well on exams.

Saladino is hilarious and a great person to listen to during a lecture. He ALWAYS goes over time in class so dont expect to make your next class on time. You have 3 tests in his class with 1 map quiz and 3 web based assignments with a few opportunities for extra credit. This class is really difficult, dont expect to get an easy A or an B.

Saladino is an amazing prof. He is very accessible at office hours. Just take responsibility for yourself and he will help you as much as possible. He doesn't tolerate lazy students who just want to do minimal effort for maximum grades. Take good notes and do the readings and you can manage an A. Also take good notes cause test are lecture heavy.

He's loud, abrasive and hilarious. Dude shows up and commands the class with an occasional f-bomb. Show up, take notes and you'll be fine. I didn't need the book at all actually, and barely did the readings and pulled off an A with the help of the extra credit. Do not play with this class though or get complacent. The tests will catch you unawares.

I loved Professor Saladino. Not only is he passionate about what he teaches, but he also makes it entertaining and easy to understand for the students. The extra credit is only a small bump but it's still important because it can make or break your grade if it's on the edge. The readings are also important to do. Going to class is key to passing.

Saladino knows his stuff and actually cares about the material. Combined with pretty hilarious commentary about everything you could imagine (he talked about bigfoot and baseball in a lecture about rationality!!) it makes for an entertaining and enlightening experience

He's very funny, and is great with telling you what exactly to expect on his exams. You don't have to read too much from the textbook but it will help, especially if you're confused on a topic. Go to class, do your article readings the way he tells you to do them, take LOTS of notes, study and you will pass. I suck at politics but did great.

Saladino is hilarious and an amazing lecturer. You will need to study for this gen ed but I really enjoyed going to his class.

Saladino is an EXCELLENT professor. He teaches the material very well and creates great, and very funny examples to certain aspects of the lectures with allow you to remember them for tests. You definitely need to listen to lectures closely and take GOOD and ARTICULATED notes, however, if you do this combined with the readings then you will be fine

Prof. Saladino's IR course is informative & entertaining; he basically covers world history from 1790present through the lens of global politics. Saladino explains war, diplomacy, trade, & government from a poli-sci standpoint. Reading the text is recommended, but not mandatory; attending class, however, is vital for understanding the material.

Definitely the best of the three polisci professors I had my first semester. Lectures were actually fairly enjoyable, and useful for the exams (contrast, say, 103). Liked to mouth off occasionally, though, but it's all bark and no bite, in that he'll rib you while being actually really nice to you. Class difficulty was just right. Overall recommend

great class, will learn a lot but attendance is necessary. also there are not many grades, so tests are extremely important.

Saladino is a knowledgeable guy when it comes to IR. It's very important that you go to his lectures because he provides all the testable material through them. Not many grades in the class so try your best on each assignment. I personally did not use the textbook and still received an A in the class. Overall a hilarious guy and great prof.

Professor Saladino is the best! The way he gives his lectures is both informative and entertaining. I highly recommend taking his class if you need to take International Relations. If you take good notes during the lectures and read the assigned reading, you should have no problem in his class.

A lot of people get frustrated by this class and that is understandable since it is pretty hard for a 100 level class but Saladino is a great professor and his lectures are detailed and prepare you for the three exams (30% each). He is also clear about how grades work. IR can be pretty dry if you don't like it, but Saladino is a solid choice.

Professor Saladino is a great guy and professor. He is really funny and tries to make his lectures interesting, which is hard to do with International Relations. Their is not much work for this class except studying for the 3 exams and 1 map quiz. Dont feel inimidated by this class or the professor, you will learn to like the class and him.

Professor Saladino is one of the best POLI professors at VCU. His lectures are great, and you'll ace the class if you have good attendance and study his powerpoints/ your notes! On top of the great lectures and sense of humor, Saladino also offers extra credit opportunities and is empathetic and understanding towards students.

Saladino is one of my favorite professors I've had. He's hilarious and makes his lectures really interesting with his humor. Tests are pretty much the only real thing he grades on (there's like 3-4 homework assignments that count) but they're really easy as long as you just listen to the lectures.

Can be rough around the edges but he's a great professor. I would for sure take him again. You'll learn to take his sense of humor. Attendance isn't mandatory but he clearly gives out test questions during lecture so GO TO LECTURE. You can't survive solely on the powerpoint.

Professor Saladino is an amazing professor!!! His lectures are hilarious but stays on task. If you go to lecture and S.I. it is a very easy A!!! Highly recommend.

My favorite man. Maybe the most sarcastic person on the planet. Literally just read the power points and the review sheets and you are good for exams. People who fail this class are dummies. Try to avoid emailing him, or just do it. Its fun hearing him complain about emails.

Hated the class but loved the professor. If you go to SI sessions you can easily pass the class & never open either of the textbooks the entire semester.

I absolutely loved Saladino's class! He was a great speaker, but you definitely won't pass the class if you don't show up. I managed to get through the class with a high B barely even. touching my textbook, but it probably would have helped if I had read the textbook ahead of time. His tests are hard but as long as you study you should be fine.

Loved this class. Attendance isn't mandatory but most test questions are in class so you want to go, plus he makes the class fun and enjoyable. You should use the textbook but can get by without it

Saladino has good lectures which can get boring, but if you go, he will give you 3-5 question answers that will be on the exam. He is funny. He does require a bit of reading outside of class, but he shows you a method so you don't have to do the full reading and still know the material. SI have marathon sessions before the exam which help alot.

Saladino is an intimidating guy, but overall pretty cool. Although attendance isn't mandatory the tests focus mainly on lecture material. If you don't like lecture classes DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I got A's on all exams with minimum studying; however, you must pay attention during lecture to pass. If you put in effort in class you'll pass.

Saladinos lectures were not only informative, but hilarious with relevant examples that helped teach the content. I would not skip the lectures as he gives multiple exam questions per lecture. Overall the exams are not difficult and if you follow his instructions you will do just fine.

Saladino is great! if you dont go to class youre not gonna pass, the tests are heavily lecture/ppt based. Go to SI sessions! they help a LOT! hes so funny and you can tell he knows what hes talking about! I wasnt too interested in IR but he definitely made it worth learning! hes also really understanding which is great, highly recommend!

Professor Saladino is a funny teacher and makes lecture enjoyable. It is definitely wise to show up to lecture or you will have a tough time. I know that if I didn't go, i don't know if I would have passed. The book isn't necessarily needed but there were instances we read, only opened it once or twice though. Put in the effort and you'll be fine.

3 exams, map quiz and web assignments will make your grade. Sit in the front bc he doesn't use a mic. To pass you need to either read the text OR go to class. But you should read the articles he assigns. I never went to student sessions but I'm sure they help you get an A. I got a B after doing minimal work. I just went to every class and studied.

Professor Saladino is pretty cool. His lectures aren't boring at all and he is very enthusiastic. He uses lots PowerPoints and gives study guides. Honestly I didn't open the textbook once. He also barely gives homework!

Mr. Saladino is a very captivating lecturer. If you go to class, take notes, skim the article readings (know the author and the general idea), and go to SI sessions, you can get an A or A+. I recommend forming a study group.

Saladino is a great professor and lectures are not boring! Go to class, take notes on lectures, and do all readings/assignments and you are set, it is a lot of material, but if you keep up it is doable. Only used to textbook occasionally, also don't act up in class or he will call you out

Best professor at VCU. You will laugh most of the class. Makes very dense stuff super interesting and makes you want to learn more about it. You will also learn about whiskey. Do exactly what he wants for the papers and you will get a good grade. Dude is amazing. Used to be in a band. Used to be a chef. Smart as hell. No professor even comes close.

Amazing prof! Lectures are interesting and he is so funny. He is clearly passionate and he inspired me to minor in Poli Sci. The tests are a challenge and you do have to study, but he gives you every possible resource to do so. His assignments and expectations are always very clear and he's always up to date on BB announcements.

Lots to read and some of the content can be difficult. However, he is a GREAT professor and a great person too. If you do take him, go to his office hours, go to the SI sessions, study your notes and you will be FINE. Solid choice

I had Professor Saladino during COVID-19. He was such a humorous man that made his in class lectures worth the time. STUDYING IS ESSENTIAL! There is no way youll be able to pass the class without knowing the material. As things transitioned into online, it became harder and there was less connection through zoom

Saladino is an amazing professor who knows what he's talking about. That being said if you don't show up to class or don't pay attention you're screwed. Also don't say anything dumb, but I've went to his office hours for help on a paper and if he sees you're actually trying he can be super helpful and nice.

I love Professor Saladino. He is very nice and keeps the class interesting and entertaining. His work is very easy and hardly anything, it's mainly lecture-based with a few readings. This class consisted of 3 exams, 3 very short assignments, and one quiz on the map. Tip: If you don't put in the effort you will fail.

He did pretty well remote, I think. He always tells you what's going to be on the test so you can review the material. The lectures are fun to listen to, and he'll shoot down irritating questions without answering. If it can be answered on the syllabus or another document don't bother asking, which I love. Overall good; I hope I can take him again.

The info itself isn't terrible, just make sure to attend lectures, you will definitely struggle with the exams if you do not. The class only had 5 things that counted towards the final grade, 3 of which were 30% of the grade so it's a bit stressful, but it's clear from the start of the course that that's the deal. He's blunt and straight forward.

Saladino has a strong personality that can be a turnoff to some, but he definitely knows IR. He teaches hundreds of people so he's pretty no-nonsense. Watching lecture is critical. I do not recommend buying the books: there was about 1 question per test that was like "Which author wrote this article" -- not worth paying money to get the two books!

Because of the pandemic the class had to be online. Definitely go to the online lectures. Theres 1 map quiz, 3 EASY web assignments, & 3 exams. Write notes & study for the quiz & exams & the class can be very manageable.

Just show up to class and you'll pass. If your late or skip class a lot I would not recommend asking questions he can be very sassy. Especially don't ask questions where the answer is in the syllabus, he does not like that one bit. Other than that he is a great professor who has the ability to make you truly learn about the subject matter.

Saladino is a very intelligent professor. There are 3 exams that your whole grade basically relies on which can either be really good or bad for you. Attend the SI sessions because they do help. There is a good amount of reading done in this class.

he's intimidating but it's a front. this is a study-heavy and lecture heavy class. there's like no homework which is nice, but definitely go to lectures and ALWAYS go to SI before tests. again, if you take notes in lectures and study well for tests you'll get A's.

Saladino isn't the most organized professor and what's needed on the exams can be sometimes vague. Although attending class and reading over his powerpoints will get you a good grade in the class. I admire his zero tolerance for bs and his jokes. The exams are super straightforward so don't overthink about them just know the general information

Solid professor, good sense of humor. Lectures are generally clear, and prof is experienced with online lectures. Prof can seem a bit mean at the start of semester, but overall they're a nice person. 3 exams determine 90% of your grade, the other 10% is almost for free. Use office hours (at end of classtime); they're quite helpful.

Lots of lecture material but tests are fairly easy and straightforward as long as you study well and know the basics of everything. Up to 15 extra credit points at the end of the semester. Only 3 tests which was intimidating at first but it wasn't too bad. Textbook isn't needed. He's a great lecturer who definitely knows what he's talking about!

Saladino's a great professor. He makes it clear what is going to be on his tests. If you don't attend lectures, you won't understand what is happening, but everything on his tests are from his lectures and there are no surprises. He gave extra credit, which helped a lot of people boost their grade. It's an overall interesting class if you like IR.

Funny man

The tests are hard, but the professor makes the class interesting

Hardest class ever, he literally sits and lectures about himself for 3 hours then assigns over 10 page papers

You have to go to class to pass the class. The only assignments you have are 1 map quiz, 3 exams, and 3 short homework assignments that counted as one grade all together. There is a textbook for the class but I never touched it. He is very funny and if you study you will pass the exams.

definitely a favorite class of mine. professor is funny and makes the material easy to digest for a wide audience. he provides extra credit too

Not that much classwork so tests are extremely important

Poli 105, International relations. If you go to every class, take good notes, and study for your exams, you will do better than 80% of the people there. He gives 3 exams, each test is worth 30% of your grade. Then you have a 5% map quiz and 5% cumulative HW. the textbook is needed for the first half of class, but you could prob go without.

Only a couple exams and 3 assignments so the grade is very much so weighed based off your exams. Provides extra credit. LISTEN to the lectures and attend class!! Class wont make sense if you just read the powerpoints. Very funny and helpful if you ask questions (after class) a little intimidating but he clearly cares about his job and students.

This man is so funny, you will not get bored in the class. His class is decently easy, he tells you how to get a good grade in his class. Do the extra credits, study for the quizzes and tests, and take good notes, and you will get a good grade. There are quizlets and notes from previous classes, so just google and ask around.

Mr. Saladino is HILARIOUS. I took his POLI 364 Vietnam class and he was the highlight of my Monday. There are many textbooks(most of which are free), lots of reading, but overall an easy class. As long as you do the work and the assigned papers there is NO way you can fail. TAKE HIS CLASSS

Saladino is great. He changed my outlook on the class despite not having the best grade. Just be prepared to LISTEN. Powerpoint notes won't get you by with a terrific grade. He's funny and when you ask for help he goes the extra mile to clarify. It's clear he knows what he's talking about, but I feel like things could be more straightforward.

Professor Saladino is very knowledgeable and passionate about the course and is a great lecturer. Attendance isn't mandatory but the amount of work that is only covered in lectures makes going to class really important. majority of grades comes from tests and quizzes, but if you pay attention and put in effort you are fine. Love Professor Saladino!

Great Guy! The class is interesting but it's extremely hard due to the amount of grades in the class with only 4 exams and one test. It's hard to make a good grade or even pass, and in my opinion it is way too intense for an intro course/gen ed. Harder than any major class I have ever taken. Take it if you want a stressful finals week.

Saladino is very witty and his lectures aren't boring, but he sometimes can go on long tangents about one topic. Class only three tests and little additional grades, so the tests can be a lot cuz it is dense material. Take notes on lectures and follow the study guides and you will be okay. His lecture slides are a little all over the place tho.

Funny guy, difficult class for a 100 level. Goes on many tangents but v knowledgeable. Graded by 3 tests,1 quiz,&1 hw so do your work. attendance isn't taken but you need to go to class. Study like your life depends on it 3 days before the test and you'll be fine,but you HAVE to study. 15 points of extra credit available at the end which is helpful

Tests: 90% Map Quiz: 5% Homework: 5%. Class isn't hard if you take notes. Study and you will be fine. Didn't spend more than an hour a week on this course and did fine. He's really funny and isn't afraid to make jokes. Just do your work,. He's great.

Saladino is a funny guy who gives interesting and engaging lectures. Most of your final grade comes from the exams, and most of the course content is provided during his lectures, so definitely go to class if you want to do well. My only qualm was that he always went past the end of class with his lecturing after just yapping for the first 10 mins.

Professor Saladino is a knowledgeable and engaging lecturer, but the class is quite challenging. Attending lectures is crucial, as the content is not fully covered in the textbook. UnstuckStudy AI was a lifesaver for exam prep - highly recommend using it alongside regular studying.

Saladino obviously cares a lot about international relations but was really unhappy when a lot of people failed the first test. To be honest he warned the class that the exams were hard. He was pretty happy when we did a lot better on the second test. His lectures are full of stories that help make boring material much more interesting. He's funny!

He really is a great professor 10/10. Just make sure to go to class because that's where the test questions are and make sure to study. But other than that, it's a pretty straightforward class. He explains the topics clearly and well so that it's easy to understand. Like he simplifies concepts well and gives examples.

You have to go to class and pay attention to do well, even though attendance isn't required, he'll give answers away. 3 tests, 3 HW, and a map quiz, so STUDY for all of your tests about a week before using his study guides. People will rate him bad, but that's only because they always skip class. He's a great teacher and he's hilarious!!!

105 with Saladino is fairly easy if you go to class, take notes on the power points and what he adds to them during lectures, and study your notes well for the tests. Saladino is really knowledgeable about the topics and makes the lectures interesting. With the three homework assignments and extra credit if needed an A is totally achievable.

Really funny and knowledgeable professor. You definitely should listen to every lecture and take notes. It's college; that's not hard. He literally tells you what will be on the test. I found it quite easy. It's basically a map quiz, three exams, and three ridiculously easy homework questions. No real homework; textbook reading once.

I love Professor Saladino, he is a hoot and a holler. He's a captivating speaker, it's easy to follow along in his lectures and understand what he's talking about. Plus, he's funny. Your grade for this class is made up mostly by exam grades and very very very VERY easy and straightforward homework. 10/10, would recommend, wish he taught everything.

take him if youre willing to sit through his boring lectures. thats pretty much the only way youre gonna get an A. i skipped most of his classes and got a B, but i didn't watch his weekly video lectures that were an hour. he is passionate about what he teaches clearly and 90% of your grade comes from exams, the other 10 is from homework and 1 quiz

difficult to get an A but rlly engaging and knowledgable professor

Saladino is the easily best professor I've had at VCU. He is certainly a tad intimidating; I always had to psych myself up before answering a question. But his intelligence and humor more than make up for it. He knows IR inside and out. If you attend class, pay attention, and study a bit, you'll pass with flying colors.

Easily the funniest professor I've had in college so far. He gives a lot of info about what's expected on exams and makes getting an A pretty easy. So charismatic.

Straight to the point. Very easy to follow. Simple class, simple rubric, simple system. And he's absolutely hilarious. Take this class.

He is funny, his lectures are engaging, but sometimes can be unorganized. He tells you the answers to the test IN HIS LECTURES, so... actually show up to class. He's a pretty easy grader and is super understanding. This is a really easy class to take as a schedule filler, and there's not a lot of work.

honestly, hes not a bad teacher but i absolutely hated the subject and couldnt withdraw due to my circumstances. attendance is optional and his slides are messy. but PLEASE attend his classes, his lectures so important compared to the slides. every class he will blatantly tell you the answer to a test question. also go to his spaghetti dinner.

SHOW UP TO CLASS. The slideshows are a mess, and he fills in the blanks that the slideshow doesn't cover fully, and he'll hint to you what will be on the exams. You can lowkey pass without using the textbook in my opinion, but stay on top of your work. He has fun stories to tell, and some of them helped me remember my material, pay attention tho.