good prof, likes and respects students...

nice guy, loves to teach, very organized

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very organized lectures, rather picky on assignments

pretty fair, you do well if you pay attention!!

Most@NW don't like him but i found him to B quite good: ) Pay attention=A

only had him half a semester but had very great presentation

Very dedicated to his job, excellent teachning skills, very fair not biased, take his course, he will make it intersting, I promise!

Very clear and dedicated. His notes are pre-set and done in powerpoint so they are easy to follow and to the point. He also follows the text very well. If you come to class and take notes, even with limited studying, you can get a good mark.

he's great if you have little polit. knowledge, but if you do know a lot, youre too advanced to bear the 2 or 3 hours. DO NOT TAKE, then. I was going insane with that and the constant "right?", "right?" "right?".

Nice dude! clear as a bell! but so very dry. He does not make it interesting, if you are interested in the material-then, and only then will it be interesting. about the notes, can't write ALL OF THEM,they go on forev, and listen to you at the same time!

Great Prof. Easy to follow notes, fair marking, and 20% of the mark based on attendance and 5 easy quizzes based on the reading.Learned alot in this class.

He really knows his stuff, and his notes are very clean and easy to understand. If you want to gain a good understanding of politics, he is the teacher to have.

Marks fairly and honestly. Insightful feedback on essays. Well prepared and quite clear. He is not my fav. but i must hand it to him, he is a very smart guy who conveys his knowledge well. puts alot of effort into his classes. Polar OPPOSITE of Marlene.

Very good teacher, easy marker, very helpful, great notes, knows his stuff, kinda boring, but just show up, take notes, and with limited studying you'll do well!

Love this professor! He turned me on to politics. Great notes, really knows his stuff, and he is open to discuss even the most radical women's issues.

Great notes. Integrates discussion into them very well, too. Kind of mundane, but very good if you're interested in the material.

Talks for the whole class (too much); no class discussion; pretty dry and boring. Loved poli before taking this class. Expects us to begin paper research before he even covers ANY material. Nice guy but class would be better if he had class discussions.

A mix between Woody Allen and Peter Mansbridge. Darin is a very courteous, caring and knowledgable teacher, who obviously has a passion for what he teaches. There is no reason to do poorly in his class, and the simulation he does is very interesting, and is a good alternative toconstant lecture.

SUPER DUPER HARD marker, he justifies the mark u get clearly, but marks fairly. Very passionate in what he teaches, got me interested in political theory and philosophy. VERY well organised. Highly recommended if you really want to learn about politics.

Come to class, and try, thats all he wants, review your material, and work on your paper, and you will do fine

Very good teacher. clear and concise lectures and very structured classes. an easy and fair grader, always there to help out anyone with understanding of the course material

very good prof. easy to listen to and passes his love of teaching as well as politics on to his students. more teachers like this needed. Worth the dollar to take any of his courses.

He's a good instructor, very passionate about politics. He wants you to know all you can and gives lots of opportunities for comments and class discussions.He is a hard marker, but what you get is really what you deserve, he is fair about it.Well organized and I'd like to take another class of his.

He marks very VERY VERY hard! nice guy in general, but he is a tough marker when it comes to papers.

I like him....

The power points are a bit useless but i liked how he interacted with the class. Listen to the lectures and you will have no problem with marks.

Great prof. Darin is a tough, but fair marker, any grade you receive is the grade you deserve. He lets you know what short answer questions will be on exams, but you have to guess for essay questions. Lectures were interesting, but sometimes he got sidetracked. Anyone who complains about him is not working hard enough. Work hard and be rewarded.

I like how he sparked a lot of discussions in class. His essays on his tests were a little random, but the short answer is easy once you get the format down. He relys on power-point A LOT, but usually if you pay attention to his lectures you will do well on tests. Overall I think he's one of the better profs I've had.

very good teacher, if you pay attention in class you will never have to pick up the text book. really nice guy

Yes, you do need some prior knowledge on the subject. The class is mandatory but some people don't show anyway. His power-points are only helpful because he photocopies notes. Barely keep awake though the class. He marks people hard, I'm ok because I'm good at English. 3 papers, 2 tests, a few quizzes. Just do the second paper and exams really well

great guy.. tests are all written.. u get grades for attendance. term paper is fair.

I have taken 4 Poli Sci courses and Darin is my fave! He is funny and knows his stuff! He makes it easy for students to get involved in discussion as he is the total opposite of intimidating. If you like to get involved in discussion and don't mind 100% written exams, then take this prof.

He showed great enthusiasm. He is a hard marker but fair. He is straight up with what he expects and I really enjoyed the class.

Personally, I do not know what some people are complaining about. He is a great prof, helpful, and encourages questions not related to the power point. He is genuinely interested in what you say (even if what you say makes no sense) and he will go out of his way to give you all the resources you need to succeed. I would recommend this prof.

Darins a good prof overall. His lectures are very worth while, his attitude is fair and always listens to students input. The tests are a bit tricky because he is a bit of a stickler for grammar. Overall though, the tests are fair and only those who don't study or skip should recieve a poor grade. The term paper is a bit tough though.

Dr. Nesbitt is an amazing prof. After taking his class I am very interested in majoring in Political science. His exams are quite fair, gives you a list of terms to memorize for the short answer and you need to study notes hard for the essay questions. Overall, great teacher.

TURN AROUND AND RUN THE OTHER WAY. I had him for 1100 piece of cake, but do not take political theory with him, it's close to 140 pages of reading a week, his marking standards are extremely high, all exams are take home, the paper topics are extremely difficult and challenging.

Darin is well-equipped to teach Political Science. He is well informed on the topic, and is passionate about it. He exhibits an interest in learning and education. He will also do his best to help you understand anything you are not clear on.

He rocks. Best Teacher Ever. He's monotone but he's passionate. He made the course awesome however, with his own insights, however, he is by no means arrogant, he always lets the students talk first before he interjects and encourages a safe learning environment.

He is awesome he even made neo-liberalism fun and I love his views on the youth vote. I love the participation rate in our class.

DArin Nesbitt is an AMazing teacher! He talks a lot but he is very passionate!! He made me love political science...i am one of those ppl who hates listening but he made it a blast..his tests are good and u are able to acheive good marks becasue he prepares u great for them!! I reccomend him to everyone he is also quite funny! ENJOY HIS TEACHING!!

an amazing teacher. very clear lectures and very funny person. very friendly and helpful and really caring. i loved his class he makes politics fun and some times humorous. one of the best profs i have met so far.

Awesome prof. He is very clear and his notes aren't messy. Can be tough on grades though. But a great prof anyways

Nice prof! Read the books and you'll get an A~

Darin is extremely boring! He talks so much that over 25% of the course is omitted from the final exam. He manages to take a simple topic and turn it into a 2-hour lecture. He knows his stuff but he doesn't know how to teach a class of young, uninterested students. Recommended if you need to catch up on some sleep and want 3 credits for it.

Extremely brutally hard marker. His exams do no require a whole lot of thinking, just a whole lot of memorizing out of the text book. For example, on the mid term you are given 5 words that are to be defined in 3 sentences each, not a sentence less, not a sentence more. So memorize, memorize, memorize and show up to his class

Darin is a great teacher and very passionate about his subject. Obviously if you're not interested in political science you will find the class boring. He is not a brutal marker at all, I got a B+ on the midterm and only studied the night before. The term paper is harsh though-10 pages. But I did really enjoy Mr. Nesbitts class.

pretty good teacher, but his lectures were extremly boring and he stutters alot which i mean ALOT.. he says "you know" alot as well. For example, during lectures he will be like "you know, the liberal party you know, blah blah you know, you know this, you know" and stutters extremely alot too which makes it difficult to focus on what he is talking.

Positive: interesting, talks about current politics,studied night before for miderm and got 84, learned lots of important things, early submission term paper date lets you get feedback for how to improve your paper Negative: does wierd quizzes worth about 15-20% that are hard to get over 60% on overall: got a B and didnt work too hard,Good prof

Good Prof. Paper is TOO LONG for an introductory course.

If you want to do well, he will help you out. Had him twice, and would have him as my prof again. Safe learning enviro, great prof. Very clear. Likes to talk but is very informative. He's a good guy.

Knows his stuff. Tends to ramble a smidge but is very knowledgeable on subject and clear on expectations for class. Start prep for midterm/final early... doing rough outlines of at least one of each test essay really helped me. Do your reading, don't be a jerk and turn your phone off. You'll do fine.

Extremely interesting class brought up quite a few current political issues never found a single class dull!

Decent professor. He knows his stuff and is a fair marker on the midterm. Paper has to be extremely well written to receive a good grade, though. Lectures are pretty dry; high in content but also high in fluff, stuttering, and rambling. Had him twice and he's better as you get into higher level courses.

Passionate, loves to talk and have class discussions, very specific on his high expectations for assignments and exams. Can sometimes get rambled during lectures and when answering questions. Consistent attendance, in class notes and textbook reading is required to do well.

Nesbitt is a fantastic teacher! He's so helpful if you show him you're eager to learn. I got an A on his paper simply because I consulted him quite a bit on it. He's not judgmental, has interesting views and stimulates class discussion. One of the best profs I've had. His exams are fair, just know the material.

Darin has okay lectures, not fantastic, but you won't fall asleep. Has high expectations (10pg term paper for intro), however he respects how hard that is to do in your first sem and marks very easily. Gives outlines and clear cut criteria. Overall a great teacher if you work hard.

Darin is very interested in the material he teaches. Lectures were clear and enjoyable. Read the textbook, it is key to success, notes in class are not as vital. Darin is a very fair marker if you put the effort in.

Darin can be a little scary. He comes into the lectures ready and professional. Hr takes his job seriously. He has strict standards but he is clear on what he wants and is willing to help you if u need it. The lectures are interesting and he uses current events to explain topics. Hes tough but clear. Loved him.

He is terrible when it comes to marking papers. He is by far the hardest marker ever. He wrote on my evaluation of my paper that "I don't believe you should be under any illusions that this was a good assignment" LIKE WHO IN THE WORLD WOULD SAY THIS?! He's rude & apparently when there r a few spelling mistakes youre an idiot & don't know the topic

Darin was a surprisingly good professor. Fun lectures and clear-cut assignments.

Willing to help if you ask for it. Although lectures are not much help, attendance is mandatory. Follow his Midterm and Final review sheet and prepare your answers before time and you'll do well. Let's you know about small quizzes ahead of time. Term paper can be long for an intro class, but start it early and consult Darin for his feedback.

Thumbs up!!

Darin is a great guy. Friendly and knowledgeable. He's willing to sit down and chat with you about homework, assignments, tests, issues of the day, etc... He can be a bit unclear as far as marking goes but as long as you follow the criteria you should have no problem.

I've taken 3 of his courses and his passion for Poli Sci is clear in his teaching - 2nd year courses with him are great if you enjoy discussions. Expect 1-3 papers as well as a mid term and a final with 2+ essay responses for all of his courses. Do the readings, engage with the material & you're set!

Great prof with great lectures. You debate during lectures which is fun. Come to class knowing something about the world. Wont edit your work but is very helpful when you have questions. Participation is key in this class, so come to class, listen and be engaged. Doesn't force his views on you. If you take notes right out of the textbook, easy A.

The concepts can be tough to wrap your head around but he uses examples and asks us our thoughts. Every class started with a half hour discussion on our opinion on current events. Didn't find him to be a tough marker. Straightforward assignments, nothing comes out left field.

Darin has been a great Professor this term and i am so happy i had the chance to be taught by him. He is very caring and is always happy to help whoever needs it.

Had him in the winter semester of 2019. Super fun and makes class interesting. a lot of in class work (usually easy) but a really hard marker when It comes to papers. First short paper you have to do is so unclear and he provides no examples of past written papers to reference to. Midterm and final were the same format and easy to get a B on.

He's a good guy, friendly and engaging. Always happy to help but will not go out of his way unless absolutely necessary. I enjoyed his class and would definitely take another class with him though if you plan on taking his class make sure you're ready to put the effort in because he does not let sloppiness or lazy work get by him.

I loved Darin. He gets off topic and is pretty lecture heavy but tells you exactly what you need to know for the midterm and final. I respect him

My guy Nesbitt is a great prof. No midterm or finals just 5 quizzes and 2 paper assignments. A little group projects but I would consider them discussion posts. He's very clear with his grading and also gives great feedback on your assignments. He is a man of kindness.

Nice guy can be a bit disorganized in how he gives his talks--reorganize. Knows his stuff and will meet with you if you ask and is helpful. I have taken 2 classes with him no problem

funny prof and gives entertaining lectures

Dr Nesbitt is a solid choice if you're thinking about taking POLI 2201. He offers very detailed feedback and is a fair marker. The course can be reading intensive, however, what political science course isn't. Nevertheless, if you attend lecture, participate, and keep up with the readings the course will be a breeze.

Fair marker and very knowledgeable

Darin is a great professor. If you take his class I'd recommend listening to his opinion on topics and writing toward his opinion even if it differs from your own. Some really don't like doing this, but if anything its a life lesson that sometimes thats what you have to do and it can even help you think about things in a way you usually wouldn't.

Darin is a good prof. He helped me in a lot of ways. He's pretty understanding.

Knows his stuff and will meet with you if you ask. I have taken 2 classes with him no problem.

you can tell he has a lot of passion/knowledge about Poli sci. Super nice guy! Lectures can be dry. Exams were either open book or online, and he gives you the questions before the exam which is awesome. He can be a bit of a hard marker so be specifics in your paper. Overall I recommend.

Good prof and an interesting course! I'm glad I tried it out.

I wasn't expecting to like this course as much as I did. I really enjoyed the lectures. I appreciated how thoroughly the expectations of the assignments were explained.

The course has a wide range of political thinkers and their relevance to today's world. I enjoyed the discussion of some of the ways we have changed (and not) over time. It's a good course.

Darin is a great instructor. His course is easy if you show up listen and do the assignments/quizzes. Hes caring and understanding of life, he will[ grant extensions if you need and communicate to him.

Darin is a pretty good instructor. He is nice, knowledgeable, and has a good understanding of political science. There are a couple things that he does not do which I wish he did #1 - He does not provide a course schedule with the outline. #2 - When contacting students, he prefers to use course messages rather than email. But overall, a good prof!

Darin is generally a solid professor. His lectures are engaging, and he's happy to help if you need it. Just be sure to stay on top of the coursework - the quizzes and assignments can add up. unstuck study was a big help for me when studying for exams.

I wasn't expecting to like the course, but I did. I really enjoyed the lectures and appreciated how thoroughly the expectations of the assignments were explained. Dr. Nesbitt gives good feedback on assignments and is very helpful when you approach him with a problem. I strongly recommend his classes.

Darin is a fantastic professor. His lectures are a little long but it's a 3 hour per week course so I imagine he has to fill out the time. He's very strict about following instructions and he is a bit of a harsh grader in my opinion but the feedback he provides is comprehensive and helps you learn what to improve on.