Dr. Soroski is a decent prof. He seems to favor males and does not have a problem with making you feel stupid in front of others. He does not try to force his opinion on you however, he has a hard time accepting the opinions of others. He is VERY FORMAL--in his appearance and teaching methods. Overall an OK prof.

The class is "History of Political Thought"... a dreadfully boring class. He makes it somewhat interesting by engaging in friendly debates with the students. The final was way harder than the midterm and overall he is a tough marker, and an average prof

Dr. Soroski is extremely knowledgable in the area of Political Science. At times he can come across as borish, but is open to people stating their opinions, as long as it is relivant. Of course, if you state your opinion he will question you on it, so be prepared to defend what you say. Overall a very, very good Prof.

Really knowledgable about Canadian Politics! Can be mono-tone. If you are interested in politics in Canada, you should have no problem following along. Brings up really good discussion!

good performance, is hard on marking but you have to make the effort to improve, recommend try to particpate in class

Great professor! Completely changed my interests in Canadian Politics! Make sure to participate in class. Be prepared to defend your comments with actual arguments and not "coffee shop" arguments, as he calls them. Use his comments on your papers for future ones. He will push you to reach your potential. Oh, and don't skip or be late!!

Full year Canadian Politics class. He was very prepared and detailed about his lectures. Interesting lectures for the most part but be ready to take LOTS of notes (they will save you in midterm and final exams). He gives great insight and is passionate about his topic. The exams are short answer and very direct from lectures

Great professor! Must go to his classes, all his tests are from his notes. Do not really need the textbook. His classes run a bit long, because he likes argument. Be aware, if you argue, he expects you to be able to back it up.

Awesome Prof, I was afraid going into this class because of reading past comments about him being harsh, but he turned out to be nothing like that. Always careful not to offend anyone, extremely knowledgeable, and always has fresh examples to keep u interested. Must take notes when he is talking. Just writing down the slides won't help you.

Good prof. he is very passionate about Canadian politics. Come prepared to debate in class with facts! exams are good, not too hard. Hard marker on papers but he wants you to really analyze the facts. Listen in class and you will do well.

He is extremely knowledgeable - he likes discussion. Make sure you know what you're talking about if you decide to speak. He doesn't intentionally make u feel stupid - only if you say something stupid. When you write your exams, you can never write enough. If you think its enough write more. Make sure he knows that you know your stuff & you'll A it

Very good prof. knowledgeable in what he is talking about. Hard marker, likes class discussion. I was suprised by some of the comments, I don't find him arrogant at all. Never seen him make anyone feel stupid. Really like the course, I didn't have any interest in politics before, now I think I will major in it. Excellent prof!!!

Some lectures would be boring, but debates were always interesting. Always encouraged students to get involved. Gave huge hints during exam review days. Reading the textbook is a waste of time if you're only looking for a good grade. Taking notes, and reviewing them is key! Exams are 99% based on notes!

He's Awesome! He may seem a little harsh but he's determined to make sure his students know what's necessary. He definitely knows his stuff and is willing to help students in and out of class. His class discussions are very interesting which is a good break from boring lectures.

Great person and great professor. I can see how some first year students would find him boring, he articulates his words in a very intellectual and considerate manner, which may come off as boring. His notes are very helpful, after reviewing the text book I did find majority of his notes in the text book. Great class, come in open minded.

Dr. Soroski is a brilliant man who knows his politics inside and out. He will crush your opinion if youre talking out of your ass so have facts (no coffee shop talk!) As a tip dont say that Alberta pays more towards equalization payments because he will come down on you with the furry of a thousand suns. Engage in class discussions!

While wirting his papers keep it factual! Show that you have interest in the subject matter and it will help....with that said he is very difficult to please when it comes to papers (averages B+) and very difficult although possible to obtain an A you just need to write a very good quality paper....with that said his exams are typically easier

Attendance is mandatory - exams are strictly based from his notes. Take notes, and you will get an easy A. He was helpful outside of class for extra help but he takes FOREVER to give back marks on exams/papers. Overall, I really enjoyed Dr. Soroski.

Made Canadian politics interesting. I really enjoyed his lectures about multiculturalism! Kind of intimidating at first, but he's helpful and knowledgeable, and provides insightful/thorough feedback on papers. If you're late for class, do NOT walk in front of him while he's lecturing!

Literally write down everything he says, even though it's tough to keep up at times. Not the most exciting lecturer, but he's incredibly knowledgeable. Exams are straightforward (there is NO guesswork): if you do badly, you have only yourself to blame. Attend class, take notes, and stay on top of things... 'nough said.

Refreshing prof. shares his opinion. May not agree, but illustrates a pragmatic approach to formulating one's stance, encourages students to think. Attend EVERY class, take down notes of everything he says (EXAMS 100% based), miss a day take the textbook out of the library to read up on what was covered. BE ON TIME OR HE WILL RIP YOU ONE

Incredibly knowledgable and takes a pragmatic approach to issues. I learned a lot from his class. Great if you are interested in the topic, if not I could see it being boring. Takes lots of notes, and attend every class.

Final year student, disinterested in topic, was dreading this elective, he made it awesome. Not rude at all, just passionate & opinionated. I missed a quiz then aced an exam & he re-weighted it. Nice guy. To-the-point. Case studies made concepts easy to remember. Txt unnecessary, just take THOROUGH notes. Laptop suggested. FAST talker. Nice eyes :)

Great prof that knows his stuff. Assignments were fun and pretty easy. Exams are harder, be sure to pay attention in class because that's where they're deprived from.

I've had a few classes with Prof. Soroski, this was my first 300-level. I like his lecturing style, he's crazy knowledgable and has good group discussions. That being said this class was tougher with a big written assignment and essay-style exams. I also found the material was presented in a less structured way which made it tougher to grasp.

Push through 224 and get to 225 because it is SO worth it. It's easily my favourite class this semester because the parliament enactments are so much fun. Really just loved this class but like most people I also hated 224. Push through.

Like most people, I had a really hard time getting through 224/225 with Soroski. He can be a little combative and likes a lot of detail in assignments and exams. That said, he is 100% the kind of prof who will make you a better student. Take a 400 level with him and you'll have great conversations, be pushed to think, and become better for it.

Good guy. He rubs people the wrong way, and seems not to care for students. Don't let his gruff demeanour mislead you, he loves his students and is willing to help you out if you seek his help.

One of my favourite professors at MacEwan. Seems salty, but truly cares about people's educations. Will call you on your bullcrap, but it's nothing personal if you're an idiot. Don't walk in front of him and don't cite your lived experience, or he'll give you a verbal Shawinigin handshake

Honestly one of the easier classes, but you must go to every class or you will fail. He talks in the same mundane voice and gets super boring and harder to get through his lectures as semester goes on, but midterms are easy as you get options, papers however are hard.

POLS 224 is rather easy if you possess a pre-existing knowledge of Canadian policy. However, Dr. Soroski has very specific grading criteria and can be quite combative if you do not agree. In most cases, the ones who truly experience this are those bring it upon themselves. Present your opinions in an intelligent manner and you'll be fine.

Show up to class, take good notes, read your notes, and you should do fine. All exams are 100% based off of the slides from the lectures so attendance is mandatory. However, he tends to be a bit montoned when he lectures and will sometimes go off topic for a good 10-15 minutes, making it challenging to take notes at times. Overall, pretty good.

Dr. Soroski is one of my favourite profs. He can be monotoned in lecture, and this may affect your focus. DO pay attention; the man knows his stuff. He does not post full notes online (Skeletal notes are on blackboard) so you have to show up -- or have a friend take notes. Overall, I enjoy his classes, and intend on taking more with him.

Dr. Soroski's lectures are sometimes hard to follow (very monotone), but he knows what he's talking about. His tests are very fair and straight from his lectures, notes, and the textbook. Only have to write two papers, neither of which are very long. Overall one of my favourite profs I've had so far and would definitely take another class with him.

He does indeed have very dry lectures, but show up for them and take good notes. His exams are strictly from his lectures. I got an A+ on his midterm without opening the textbook. Lots of group work in this course as lots of it is around a Canadian Parliament simulation, including election campaigns and party platforms. 224 is a prerequisite.

While Soroski's lecture style can be difficult to adjust to initially, it is extremely thorough and provides excellent context for the content of the course. This course is straight forward and Professor Soroski is accessible by e-mail and seems happy to provide help. He gives excellent feedback on assignments and exams. My favorite professor sofar

I like Canadian politics and I found Dr. Soroski to be very knowledgeable on the subject. He explained a lot of what I wanted to know more about and gave unique assignments that posed interesting challenges. However, lectures were released inconsistently, with 5 hours of new material in a week after a month of nothing, and they were fairly dense.

Dr Soroski is quite opinionated, which was refreshing as it allowed for some pretty intellectually engaging discussions. He may disagree with you, but he is respectful and his only interest is challenging you to think about issues more critically. He is a fair grader, gives clear expectations for assignments. Great prof overall

I thoroughly enjoyed this class, but a lot of my classmates did not. Use the power points as a guide for your notes and regurgitate what is said on exams and youll do great. Use the textbook to fill out your notes. Background knowledge of Canadian politics is needed to do well.

I took Pols 224 with Dr Soroski, he's super knowledgeable when it comes to Canadian Poltics. He definitely has an opinion and it's interesting to hear it. I would definitely recommend him if you're interested in Canadian Politics going into the 300 level.

A paper, midterm and final is all that's required in this course. Watch the lectures and read the textbook chapters according to the provided power points and you will do fine. He is a dry lecturer but is incredibly knowledgeable. Exams are straight forward. Try to be politically neutral in papers and you'll do fine!

The best way to get through his class is with a study group, Soroski does not teach in the best method, but the collective struggle of the class can create a good study atmosphere, whatever you do, don't miss class, take notes on everything and listen to his rants they hold little pieces f information that will help you on the essay and exams

Dr. Soroski is a great academic, and though he might be intimidating at first he is truly an excellent professor and scholar. With even a moderate amount of interest in the topic of the class and a appropriate amount of effort, you can really enjoy one of his courses. I have found that the content of his classes continues to inform my thinking.

If you're engaged...be prepared for amazing discussions both in, and after class. He doesn't have patience for people who don't truly want to learn...neither should you. If you're interested in the material, the class is challenging. There is a good tension between what you learn from the text book, and how you actively participate in class.