GREAT PROF...DON'T GRADUATE WITHOUT TAKING A CLASS OF HIS! informative, interesting..and he does not have an ego. he's aware and strives to make his students such as well.

Great class... love the attitude and wit...Keep it up and I'll definetly be looking for another class taught by this man in the near future

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I look forward to his lectures every week, because his lectures are amusing, and his sense of humour is great.

Best prof, Can't say enough good things about him, plus I have to go read the Globalization reader... SO I got to go.

Every lecture is entertaining and informative and he really makes you think about things you never would have considered..a great prof!

Excellent teacher. Always prepared and on time. The lectures are interesting and the assignments are challenging, but fair.

amazing and inspiring

Awesome professor, can really relate to student. Is always on the ball and really gets the class into it. No subject is boring, and though he's a really hard marker, his lectures are always really interesting. Do not graduate without having heard him.

not as creative as last term in POL 3143, comes across as arrogant in office hours

The class has been great. The material is very current and useful!

awsome teacher as he makes going to class fun. its the only class that i refuse to skip .

Great teacher, he makes the class interesting and fun

Great lecturer, he has the ability to capture the audience in the lectures. Also is very clear on what is important and what isn't, especially with the textbook.

AWESOME CLASS!! This is what i went to university for, discussion, debates, it's awesome. salter is a fair marker and an exceptional lecturer and his class is interesting and fun, only one that i've never missed a class yet.

Really good. Knowledgable and energetic.

on the arrogant side, but awesome in class, fun lectures, interesting material

excellent class. lots of media. great discussions.

reasonable, very intelligent. Overall, a good prof.

Great teacher, even at 8:30: he brings donuts!! --and makes the most boring topics quite interesting.

This prof is young, arrogant, and thinks probably thinks of himself as really really smart. In all honesty he's interesting, but too pompus.

Great prof, interesting discussions and lectures.

he is incredibly full of himself, his attitude changes from in class and outside class. Outside he is bit harsh and rude for a new pof. even though his material is awsome he himself is angry

He is quite arrogant

The man is hilarious!I don't don't consider him to be arogant, he's just really smart and may come off as such. His lectures are really entertaining and educational. He kinda reminds me of Mr. Bean and he's a sharp dresser! Good work Dr. Salter!

Best lecturer I've had to far, though hs is slighlty pompous and arrogant. Always interesting, never boring. Assignments are so specific it's very difficult to get high marks. Ultimately, lectures = good, assignments = crap.

Tells the story about his "friend" who got a bunch of reviews on ratemyprofessor.com calling his "friend" arrogant. To be fair though, I didn't think he was arrogant at all. In fact, I found him quite likeable and entertaining despite the boring material.

Tips for future students: 1. NEVER call him anything but DR.Salter 2.Pretend like you love post-modernism and he invented it. 3. Laugh at all his jokes but don't make any yourself - only he may mock.

This prof is brilliant! Also has the best stories!

Really interesting and fun class, never skipped a lesson!!!

dr salter knows what he's talking about. powerpoint presentations were well organized and topics of discussion were very interesting. Amazing first yr lecturer (have yet to have him in any other yrs)keeps your attention and explains issues clearly. Exams are hard and require a good understanding of the course content. ask fo help if needed!

He's by far one of the most interesting profs ever! You'd be crazy to skip classes unless u really had to! SO funny with the best stories. He reminds me of Mr. Bean...don't ask.

I had him first year and i didn't do too good in his class but i LUVED him!! He's an awesome prof and i've been trying to get into one of his classes ever since! He sarcastic, funny, witty, and smart!

most hilarious prof i've ever had, awesome lectures that are both entertaining and informative. marking system can only be described as "humbling", but worth the crap mark for the learning experience.

He is a very good prof. His class is one of the hardest that I have had at university, but I learned a lot. He has got a big ego, but he has the smarts and wit to back it up. I strongly suggest taking one of his classes, as long as your not afraid of work.

This was definetly the most challenging couses I have ever taken.You have to earn every mark in this course as the assignments are extremely difficult, BUT i took a lot away from this course. Salter is an amazing lecturer and the course material was very interesting(although somewhat unrelated). I recommend this course to those willing to work!

A hard marker, very smart with an ego to back it. But over all I enjoyed the course. Actually my best one so far! He may be general in what he wants on exams, etc. But think about it, 'use your judgment': you define what -you- mean and then back it up. It got me an A.

Unreal prof. Only one I've ever taken more than one class from (I've taken 3). He is INSANELY hard to please, but it makes the hard work worth it. Plus he's hilarious, interesting, and slightly dreamy. Most people seem to dislike him, but he's the only prof I've ever liked.

Great class. Mountainous readings. The amount of work is reasonable but the quality must be impeccible. Make sure you qualify every word you write.

Salter's lectures are hilarious and will teach you a lot about research, but his assignments are very difficult and although he thinks they are "specific", it is VERY easy to miss the point. Utilize the help of your TAs and DO NOT leave these assignments to the last minute. He was nice to me but he's pretty cruel if you're disrespectful.

he's challanging, and it's awesome. dont take his class and expect to do well and not put in hours of work. i have never worked so hard in my life, but it's highly rewarding. awesome prof. very very intelligent.

Awesome prof, the class was awsome, but very hard and challenging, I will never take his classes for credits again it is so stressful but I will definitlely resgister as an auditor in his class about security.. I recommend that everyone takes pol 2156 with him it is a great experience

He is a good lecturer but an extremely hard marker.

Very good lecturer...very interesting courses/class content... marks well if you put alot of effort into papers and have clear and concise arguments

He is a fantastic professor. Should get tenure. Good at Halo. Lost touch with Christmas though...

AWESOME PROFESSOR! He's smart, funny and his method of teaching is one of a kind. Before class starts he plays music...he is clear about what he wants for assignments. prepare to work for your mark though..not too hard just go to class and write down what he says and u'll do fine. Definately want another class with him!

He knows his field of study and is very active with national and international governmental conference. He also uses Wiki and WebCt to the fulliest.

You must not believe many of the comments here that portray Dr. Salter as a fiend, because he is truly the most awesome professor...ever. He's extremely friendly, but also expects you to be smart. If you enjoy a challenge, show an interest in the course material and take him seriously, then you'll do well.

Wow. I am extremely surprised by the slew of negative comments. I'm guessing students are still feeling bitter about the exam. Anyways, I personally loved this class. The professor was hilarious and the class was challenging. I can honestly say that I learned a lot. Never once did I myself witness the professor act arrogantly or disrespectfully to

I can understand why certain people said those harsh things.. but I think he just gives a bad impression, he's extremly helfull and you can tell he knows a lot. He's one of the best professors I've ever had although his French is pretty bad and it is insulting to fracophones considering its a 4th year course, otherwise, he's amazing.

Brilliant inspiring academic

Salter is the type of person you just want to be around all the time and listen to talk forever, I wish he could teach all of my classes, or have conversations with him on a regular basis. I miss his lectures.

It was the most difficult class I took all year, but it was worth it. Salter is an amazing educator, and I learnt more from him than I did from any other class all year. However, I wont take annother one of his classes ever again - they are too hard!

Awesome prof.

Pure Awesomeness.

If you go to class and pay attention everything is there, i was told this class would be so hard, but after finishing it it was not bad at all, plus it's really interesting.

Good professor. Entertaining. Don't ask stupid questions.

Salter is an absolutely fantastic lecturer... mind you, his expectations for 1st years could be called unreasonable. Best prof I've ever had but I've avoided him since because he marks so hard so it's up to you what is most important?

Possibly one of the hardest courses I have ever had. Also possibly the most rewarding. Many people take Salter's stories about his "awesomness" too seriously. He's joking around and having a bit of fun, relax. Hard marker, but amazing to listen to. The only time I've ever felt like giving a standing ovation to a prof.

Great prof, hard class, but he makes it fun.

Dr. Salter is, in a word, a character. Although a little disorganized, his lectures are extraordinarily well delivered. Slackers beware; Dr. Salter is not to be messed with. Attend lectures and do readings and you'll live. The greatest compliment I can bestow is that he is eye-opening - the world looks a little different after a Dr. Salter class.

Interesting lectures, make sense if you do the readings.and, he's funny

great teacher, really funny and interesting. his classes are dynamic and keeps you on your toes. slackers need not apply

His slides aren't very discriptive. Often they dont relate to what he says. Without going to class there is no way to succeed. Overall, interesting and entertaining but unorganized. He missed 6 classes. Booooo!

Cocky, interesting, energetic. The best thing about the class is that if you attend the lectures, you generally have a clear understanding of what he expects.

Little cocky, but he makes up for it with his thought-provoking lectures. Go to class, do the readings and you'll be fine. Can tell he keeps up-to-date with the events related to the class. Always treats the questions from students with an open attitude and answers them thoughtfully. Don't be late to class...or go on Facebook/ other sites.

Most interesting class I've had. He makes it clear what he expects on the assignments and even gives you the questions on the exam. The assignments were spoon-fed to you. Need to attend class to succeed, Salter does not make it able to pass the course without attending lectures. Overall very interesting and eye-opening.

Very cocky. Yet lectures are by far the most entertaining and informative ones I've had to date. Lectures with passion, although that passion can lead to him getting ahead of the class and leaving students confused at times.

Salter is a fantastic prof. His class is very engaging, and informative. Although he is slightly cocky, he made himself and his TAs available to all the students and has very clear expectations. Loved the class, will continue to take his classes.

Awesome Prof, class is tough, but as long as you pay attention and listen to his directions on the essays you will do fine. Loved the Class, Salter is awesome, by the end of his course you will leave with a different outlook on the world around you (hopefully)

Salter was one of the few profs who actually made me enjoy coming to class and made me feel like I learned something walking out. He was engaging, interesting, and far from boring like most profs who teach straight from a textbook or summarize readings.

I absolutely LOVE his classes. I haven't missed a single one. He's satirical, funny and has actually changed my view of the world and made me think.

He puts everything up on Virtual Campus, and in class, he prettym uch just repeats his powerpoints, and adds in stuff about books and TV shows and whatnot. I didn't consider him to be a very good professor, and he is very arrogant.

hes good

I am in fourth year now and Mark Salter remains one of the best profs I've ever had. He is a great lecturer. You have to be willing to put the time and effort into it tho cuz he's tough but you will learn so much. He's arrogant but it's in a funny way. He once challenged any student to a game of racketball and actually followed through.

He's the most interesting prof Ive ever had ! He's very clear and he explaines very well. You have to work hard, but it's totally worth it !

A fantastic prof. This is by no means a bird course but you learn so much that it is definitely worth taking. He has very high expectations for his students, it makes you want to do better. Very intelligent and current man. Also, you make all exams questions as a class which you have ahead of time which is really helpful. Fascinating readings too.

DR.Salter is the Man! He is hilarious in class and makes the course entertaining! He knows the course inside out and keeps students engaged! His deadlines are crystal clear and MUST be followed. Every student should have a class with him ! Best Prof I have ever had! You actually learn stuff!

Professor Salter is a REALLY GOOD professor. I learned so much in his class. It can be challenging, but it he teaches very interesting things... this is the stuff I came to university for. I actually looked forward to this class.

He's a good professor. Very interesting to listen too. He runs a case based course, so the readings are very important for the midterms. This makes the readings really important. Going to class is important for synthesizing and critiquing the information in the readings, which is required for the tests. Case studies were easy to get a good mark on

I truly enjoyed this class. I found is teaching style to be modern and easily understood. Professor Salter was helpful, quick witted and clarified any problems. It was a very enjoyable class. I recommend it to anyone interested in Poli Sci/History/Economics.

Amazing professor! Truly loved him. Teaches in a language where you understand the concepts. He creates the midterm and final questions with you as well as gives you ways to answer them. He is full of himself but i loved him for that! He is a professor that you either love or hate and i LOVED him! Great class and i recommend it. :)

Definitely not a boring prof. Highly recommend going to the lectures, or you will miss a lot as he does not post effective powerpoints. However, he is very clear about exactly what he wants on tests and assignments, so as long as you do what he says and go to class its easy to get a good mark.

This prof is a incredibly interesting lecturer. Very passionate, he keeps you interested. However, his lectures seemed kinda all over the place for me. You have to attend his lectures and know the texts very very well for the exams. He is very clear on what he expects and is very willing to help. All around prof although very very arrogant

He's a really interesting professor and actually makes morning classes tolerable despite the massive fatigue I go in with. He's also funny, but his marking is hard.

He's pretty self-absorbed and believes that he is on a higher level than his students which results in him treating them that way. But if you can get past his arrogance his lectures are always extremely interesting. I'd like to say he was a hard marker but he gets his TAs to mark everything. Overall he's a great professor with a crappy personality.

GREAT Prof! He really knows what he's talking about. Prof Salter is funny, smart, organized and lets his students know EXACTLY what he's looking for. Easy A if you show up, listen and take notes. He made the class interesting. Exam review was spot on. I would love to have him again!

The B in Mark B Salter stands for BADASS. He acts like he knows he is better than everyone, and he probably is. A real-life Frank Underwood. Very interesting lecturer. He has a lot of good stories and pop culture references, and a very current class.

Great prof! Really interesting topics. He's very intelligent. However, he is arrogant and can be snotty. However, this comes with his high credentials. DO NOT skip class and expect to pass. If you're interested in Politics and In't relations take the class.

Professor Salter is an amazing lecturer. He really knows his subject and is able to convey it in a clear and thought-provoking way. I went to his office hours and he was very kind and helpful. He does seem intimidating at first but once you talk to him one-on-one, you realize he's really approachable. Work hard, read, and talk to him.

Salter is the best professor I have ever had at uOttawa. Extremely interesting lectures, it's clear he is very passionate about what he does and puts a lot of work into it. His courses are not bird courses, he has high expectations of his students which influences you to work harder and become a better student.

Really good professor. His advice might have saved my life. I hope I can make him proud by acclompishing great things.

This man teaches like he knows it all. He really boasts of his credentials in the field of immigration, borders and citizenship. His level of engagement with current events is extremely captivating and allows you to engage well with his class. I love his crowd-sourcing exam formats too ^_^

Salter is awesome. The reading list is always super current and up-to-date. A class with him is a unique opportunity to learn from someone at the top of their field.

Incredible prof, he really knows how to work the energy of the room. He's super knowledgeable, even about the randomest things. Highly recommend taking his classes