Boring class but not very hard. Nice professor.

Very nice professor, Gives all multiple choice tests!

Dr. Long is very helpful, and the class is pretty interesting but sometimes the lectures get boring. The tests are multiple choice which is good but you have to write 6 essays throughout the semester. very nice guy too

Great teacher, very hard course.

The material is hard but he is a very good teacher that helps you a lot if you read the books and do your papers on time.He doesn't give an A just for being in class!!!An advice,if you don't know how to spell interesting,maybe you shouldn't take his class

Not and easy A class, but if you do the reading you'll be fine. Multiple choice tests (chose the best answer kind) and 6 two page essays. Nice guy and willing to help to a reasonable extent.

This guy is absolutly brilliant. If you dont like political science dont take him, but if you do, take no one else.

Incredible teacher. Lectures are entertaining, and tests are not overly difficult if you read and study. IS tough on essays- but its worth it because the course is fascinating

Special topics course about food. Very fun class. No tests, just 10 reading quizzes; several projects--pay attention to them. Reading was enjoyable, albeit a lot. Basically a discussion class. I recommend him.

Good professor. I feel he takes essays a little more seriously than he should, but overall I enjoyed him and his class.

A really interesting guy and great professor. He's always willing to help outside of class. Not an easy grader, but I definitely recommend him.

Ready...Set...READ! You'll have between 3-4 books to read and a set reading schedule that you'd better follow, because he likes to give reading QUIZZES EVERY CLASS. Not a terribly, terribly hard class (if your really interested), but seems like an endless one.

I've taken Dr. Long for 3 classes. He is an excellent, objective professor. (some conservatives confuse objective with liberal.) I do not suggest taking one of his classes if you do not like to read. However, his texts are usually fun reads. Always available for questions and extremely nice.

Dr. Long has been my professor and advisor for two years. He is an excellent person who has helped me enormously. He will go out of his way for you if you are a dedicated student. If you're a polisci junky, you must (at least) meet this person.

Tests could be difficult... but this class was one of my most enjoyable this past semester. A lot of in class discussion and extra credit opportunities. Attendance not mandatory. Reading not really that important either. It helps though. LOVED the class!

He's a great guy to listen to, and I loved the students in the class. But he expects a lot out of students. He wants you to be on top of the reading (you will get reading test) even when he's two weeks off the reading list.

Hard - as hard as Creed. But damn, what a sweet class. You'll learn so much about whatever he teaches. He did schedule a paper and an exam in the same week, which sucks, but his grading system is easier than most (an 84 is a B+). Take him just so you'll know so substance about European politics.

Absolutly my favorite professor on campus. He is so interesting! I have already signed up for another class he is teaching because he is such a great professor. I love his accent too!

Class is similar in structure to Creed, although Dr Long's lectures, at least when I had him, were not tested. They were, however, both very interesting and informative.

He is a wonderful teacher. I agree with everyone; he does give a lot of reading every night. His lectures are very interesting. Over all he is a really nice guy. Really cares about his students and wants them to do well. There is also a 15 page paper due at the end of the semester. I highly recommend him. Definitly taking more classes with him.

He's really good and makes the class really interesting, tying in current events and general stuff that you already know. He often asks the class questions and LOVES to repeatedly unline and circle stuff on the board.

I love Dr. Long! Yes, his class is very time consuming--it took me about 2 hours of reading a night. However, it is worth it; I have learned so much from his class. Any of his classes are great for those who don't mind a challenging class (because doing well in it is so much more rewarding) and who have an interesting in int'l relations/politics

This guy is the man. I took him for 104 and hell its the most work for any introductory course at the college, but you learn so much. Multiple Choice Tests with a map quiz and essay. Study your maps, go to class, and you will do really well.

Long is the man. He's so smart and is on top of everything in his classes, so he actually knows what he's talking about. There is a lot of work but most the readings he picks are straight forward. He's extremely helpful and a nice guy so you should take him any chance you get. Don't know how anyone could hate him.

Mark Long is the best teacher I've taken in my 4 years at CofC. I've taken 3 of his classes. He's tough, and he'll challenge you, but he's fair. You have a lot of reading, but it's interesting and you discuss it in class. By far the best lecturer. If you want to learn something about POLS, take him, I especially recommend POLS - 405; FOOD.

One of the hardest classes I have ever taken, but also one that I actually looked forward to every day. Mark Long is an incredible instructor who really engages the students and makes them think. Heavy on reading and extremely hard tests, but still a very enjoyable class. One of the best teachers I've ever known.

I have had three classes with this professor, and am sad that I do not have room for him next semester. His classes are always very informative with a fun Irish accent! He is serious about his projects and the honor code, but as long as you do the readings you will be okay!

Lots of reading for this class but both the readings and lectures are interesting. The tests are surprisingly difficult in that some mult choice ?s come out of left field (from the text or discussion). study the maps consistently and you will do decently well.

Mark Long is an amazing professor. I can't think of another class, experience, or whatever that expanded my world view as much as this class! Don't miss class, because although you have to do a lot of reading, every lecture is PACKED with additional info about just what causes current situations all over the world. INVALUABLE FOR EVERY STUDENT!!

Dr. Long loves to teach just as much as he loves to make you read. The key to his class is reading and going to class. Good luck trying to understand his handwriting unfortunately decoder rings dont come in required course material....

I agree that he is a very difficult professor, he expects a lot out of the students, but it is a senior-level college class. The big assignment is a 25 page research paper that was a pain in the ass but I felt like I learned so much about my topic. He is extremely helpful in office hours. Good guy, really challenges you.

Dr. Long is a very thorough and enjoyable professor. I took his express II class and found it manageable. It's a very reading intensive class but if you do the reading and attend class you will do well.

He is an awesome guy! The most reading I have ever had to do. The exams are hard too. If you are looking for a challenge take him. It is a lot of work but you really learn a lot if you listen and DO THE READINGS. If you go to him for help, he will be there for you.

Mark Long is by far the best professor I have ever had. Smart, fair, inspirational and helpful are only a few of the multitudes of qualities attributed to him. People bash his World Regional Geography course all the time. They are the same people that barely show up, do not do the readings, and sit in the back on their laptops the entire lecture.

Dr. Long is a really good teacher. I basically typed down every word he said in class, and I still missed some key points. I learned a lot and he talks about things that are applicable to things outside the classroom. Make sure you type down everything he says. You never know if he will repeat something important that will probably be on his test.

I am sad to see all of the recent negative reviews for Dr. Long because he is extremely knowledge and can teach you a lot. I recommend taking his class if you have even the slightest interest in geography, international studies, or current events. Do your readings, keep up with your work, go to class, and pay attention, and you will be fine!

Very engaging, organized, and intellectual professors I've ever had. Has a genuine interest in reception of what he is teaching. Professor Long also makes very clear that there are no questions left unanswered nor a concept unexplained.

Mark Long is still one of my favorite professors I have had. His lectures are awesome.

Long is a pretty amazing professor. His tests are tough so make sure you take in-depth lecture notes!!! Definitely memorize the map locations for the quizzes. His handwriting is illegible but his Irish accent is great to listen to.

If you have a passion for anything international, you will love taking POLI 104 with Professor Long. Very thought-provoking and engaging lectures. Attendance VERY important for this class as it is lecture heavy and note-taking heavy. Exams are on the harder side but will not go outside of what is clearly covered in class Good variety of assignments

I wouldn't recommend Professor Long to complete slackers because his tests are difficult and there are essays due every two weeks but he is one of the best professors I have ever had. I learned so much in his class and his lectures were interesting and usually easy to follow. One of my favorite professors I have had at the College of Charleston.

Very passionate, funny, and approachable. Held us to a high standard and expected hard work but was very accessible outside of class for help. Took the time to learn our names, which in such a big class was difficult but made us feel very appreciated. Would love to take his political geography class; he's so knowledgable and loves what he does!

He is great guy especially if you go to his office hours. He goes out of his way to help students IF THEY ARE INTERESTED AND TRY. I feel like he probably has no remorse for people who half ass. Lots of papers that are tough on grading but if you follow rubric correctly and talk to him you can make an A. Learned a lot from this class.

Very engaging. The exams can be difficult but he gives you an opportunity just before the exam to ask him to go over topics. The class is very rewarding if you put in the effort.

I really like Professor Long as a person, but his class was very difficult. I felt like I learned quite a lot from him. Hes a very smart guy and very systematic in his teaching. It is very easy to get distracted because its so lecture heavy. I recommend not handwriting notes, and definitely making quizlets for his tests. His papers are difficult.

Hard but thought provoking class. Only take if your really interested in the subject matter.

Dr. Long is a great teacher. This course is pretty straightforward, so if you are interested in geography and politics you will enjoy it. Lectures can be long, but they're engaging, and he is a tough grader, but if you work hard your grade will reflect that. Whatever you do, just make sure to write down EVERYTHING in your notes!

This course was a pleasure to take. Dr. Long evidently spent a lot of time creating this online course. He has put plenty of measures in place to make sure you can pass this class, so ultimately it is up to you. You will have to write, discuss, and most importantly think, but such is the nature of a liberal arts class.

I really enjoyed Professor Long's POLI/GEOG 104 class, and I learned a lot of interesting things. I would honestly recommend it to anyone because it expands one's view of the world. Definitely show up to all lectures, participate, read the news, and turn in your papers ASAP. Don't be afraid to ask questions! - he is very nice and willing to help.

Professor Long is an overall pretty good professor. He is very lecture heavy and is serious about taking 3-5 hours everyday to keep up with school work but overall his class was pretty easy and I would take it again. I guess the only thing that was difficult was all the lectures and other material we had to review but that got easier overtime.