Funny teacher. Gives excellent examples. The course load was fair and the tests were EXTREMELY easy if you attended class and read the textbook. There is 2 midterms which I aced and a short written assignment. Takes the time to answer questions, in emails he answers thoroughly and gets back to you very fast. Really cares! Plus he isn't bad looking!

Interesting lectures, however large sections of test were based solely on specifics from assigned readings, so if you missed even one, an educated guess was not even an option. And somehow course always came back to international relations theory, barely any discussion of current events or news. However, not an easy A or B for that matter.

He is a great prof, I think. He definitely knows his stuff, engaged everybody with discussions of current events and examples to tie in with the theory, and adds little sarcastic remarks here and there which I found really entertaining. His exams are pretty fair if you've been to class.

Very well taught class, if you attend regularily and keep up on the reading you will do good. The instructor was great and very helpful.

Very interesting prof, because he is interested in the subject matter himself. He is very konwledgable and helpful to those who ask questions. He expects participation in class, which is fine, and exams were quite straight-forward.

Engaging lecturer. He provides a ton of examples and hints for exams if you go to class! He is also a fair marker on exams. The papers weren't 100% clear, but if you go talk to him he's more than happy to help! Go to class and you'll do fine.

Is a very easy class to take, but is very interesting. No tricks, just what is on the powerpoint handouts is what's on the test. Barely have to read textbook. TA is a hard person to please

Political Ideologies. Great class and Mr. Zekulin does a good job of teaching it. Could benefit from putting less text on powerpoint slides, in order to keep people's attention. It was hardly necessary to take notes. The TA Tim Anderson also was a good lecturer, but I think he forgot the class was a junior level course marking.

Great Prof! Really knew what he was talking about, no need to take notes, or even read the text book. Make sure you attend class though, lots of tips for finals and papers! Wish he would mark the papers though, his TA - Tim Anderson, was brutal with the marking. He marks like it was a senior level course, not an entry level.

Got better as the course went on, he became more relaxed, got a nicer haircut, made more jokes and said "what have you" less. Seriously though, great lecturer!

I loved this class, it was very easy and well taught which made it very enjoyable. He's a very good speaker although he repeats himself a lot. He makes sure you understand and is very helpful in emails and questions asked in class. Tests were fair, TA Tim Anderson was BRUTAL. A new one is needed Dr. Zekulin!

One of the best profs I have ever had in this university!

Awesome prof! Zekulin is extremely helpful and approachable. His lectures are extremely engaging. I learned a lot in this class. Tests were fair, and papers were marked fair. I thoroughly enjoyed this class due to Michael!

Good Lecturer, makes an already interesting class more interesting. Extremely easy tests. Never answers my emails though. Overall good prof though.

Love, love, love this prof! I definitely recommend him. He's a clear communicator, it's easy content, and he's always more than happy to answer your questions. The TA (Tim Anderson) though, needs to GTFO, such a hard marker!

excellent prof. funny, engaging. had a good relationship with him and will look to take other courses with him in the future.

Great class except every time TA Tim AnderCust did anything. He was a hard marker, poor speaker and smelled like cigarettes. Good subject matter!

His lecture structure and slides make for excellent study guides. Still must attend class to fill in the blanks. He marked our papers so can't comment on all the Tim Anderson hate (lmao). Extremely clear, makes everything interesting. Ultra helpful (claims to live in his office, might be true). Turned out to be my new favourite prof @ U of C.

Great prof, very straightforward lectures and information. His tests reflect the black board information almost perfectly, and if you have any concerns or questions he is very willing to help. I would recommend him.

Was able to keep all the topics interesting. Noticed that every other student I talked to in class had nothing but great things to say about Zekulin as well. Tim Anderson did mark difficultly IMO, and I found his feedback lacking. Regardless, I'd give this professor and the class the highest of recommendations. You won't be disappointed.

Michael is an amazing speaker, and he keeps the class interesting no matter how boring the material, but as previously stated his TA Napoleon Dynamite i.e Tim Anderson marks fairly hard and his feedback isn't to helpful.

Amazing Professor! Great guy as well and easy to relate to (young). Make sure to attend class because he isn't afraid to give answers to those who do. Stay on top of your readings, print your slides previous so you're taking anecdotes on top of what he's saying off of the slides! helped me a ton! If the TA is Anderson expect harsh marking on papers

He is a very engaging speaker which makes the class enjoyable. However, you should be prepared that he is a right- winger. If his politics does not turn you off, this is a class for you.

Marshall the TA is HOT. Seriously. Now that we got the more important thing aside, this course was really interesting. Zekulin is a wonderful lecturer, it's hard to lose interest during his lectures. Hard course though, make sure you study.

very well taught class!!Zekulin is an amazing speaker!

Really interesting class! He's a very engaging speaker. Tests are easy, just review slides and read the assigned chapters in the text once over and you'll do fine. Only one small written assignment, and the T.A marked fairly easy on those.

One of the best Poli Sci professors at the university of Calgary.

He's an amazing lecturer! Classes are super engaging. The best prof I have ever had!!!!

Michael is an engaging lecturer, and very knowledgeable about the material. He is incredibly helpful, and makes sure you know what to expect on exams. Would take another class with him anytime!!

Loves what he teaches, very engaging. Isnt afraid to do a little stupid dance around the room to make sure you get his analogy. 2nd course with him and will take more for sure!

Old Man Zekulin is a great prof. Not afraid to show off his drawing skill to illustrate his points. Easily the best Prof at the UofC. Tests are very easy if you attend class and take notes. Highly recommended.

Interesting lectures, helpful, and approachable! New favourite prof at the u of c! Registered in another one of his classes because I enjoyed this one so much.

Good professor. He is entertaining and makes the idea of learning ideologies bearable. He posts his lecture slides before classes and they are detailed. He cares about his students. The midterm was harder than I thought it would be but if you studied it can be seen as easier. His lectures basically come out of the textbook.

Michael is fantastic! His lectures are engaging and clear, his slideshows are very helpful, and his tests are very easy if you attend class. So far I've taken three classes with him, he is one of my favourite profs for sure.

Absolutely amazing prof. There was never a moment I was bored. He knows how to answer questions and is very knowledgable in what he teaches.

Second time taking a class with him, and even though i preferred the other one (poli 283) he's still a fantastic teacher. His classes tend to drag out a little bit though, and class attendance is not completely mandatory because he lectures directly from his slides/textbook.

Prof Zekulin is a wonderful professor. He teaches with enthusiasm and really knows his stuff. Both the midterm and final were fair.

excellent prof!! Lectures are always entertaining!

Lectures are interesting, he's not dull at all. He's willing to ask questions and start debates in class which is always interesting. All of the class work and exams were fair. Overall a very good professor and very knowledgeable.

Michael is a great lecturer. Always willing to spark debate and allow for questions/comments. He isn't afraid to say that he doesn't know the answer to some students' questions. Midterm was fair, but I found the final to be much more difficult. My only gripe is that he's taken a disproportionate amount of time to mark our essays and final exams.

He is one of the best, funny and insightful profs on campus. 'Nuff said.

He's an amazing prof! His lectures are inspiring, he really makes you think differently about global politics and challenges your superficial beliefs about different political issues. Don't take too many notes, just really pay attention to him speak. Definitely recommended to anybody interested in poli sci. Great teacher.

Best. Prof. Ever. Such a good orator, incredibly intelligent. Keeps you engaged the entire class. I'm super choked I only found him in my 4th year. Highly recommended.

Hands down best prof that i've had this whole years. Lecture are interesting and he makes everything perfectly clear so that everyone will be able to understand.Very helpful also, replies to e-mails and answers questions well, not vaguely like some of the my other profs. Anyone that will take POLI classes I recommend to take them with this prof

Awesome Prof. Very clear about what you need to know. Just read the chapter summaries and attend class for an easy A.

Great at lecturing and very clear. Exams are long (mc, sa, la) for time limit but fair. Issue with paper: comments said I had too many academic sources (7 required, I had 9) and writing style is "inefficient" - nothing said on actual content. Was optimistic about him with previous reviews, but will not be taking another course with him.

Michael's lectures are interesting, clear, and very informative - he holds your attention throughout the entire class. His exams are very fair. However, his expectations for his written assignments aren't all that clear. Overall, he's good but I wouldn't take another class with him.

Not an easy A class! The prof is nice and approachable but the content is not easy. Should not be taken as an elective.

Dr. Zekulin is one of a few professors who actually know how to teach and present material to his students, he also knows what to teach and is very passionate about the subject!!! Best poli sci prof at UofC!!

I had him for a intro poli sci course, his power points are very very good, and he explains all the information in a good manner. as long as you pay attention in class, and study the textbook, I found the midterm very fair.

He is unreal, really great prof made lectures interesting. Midterms are fair. Attending class is mandatory because he says many things in his lectures that explain his powerpoint slides. Very helpful when asked for help. Has to be one of the best really hope I can get him again.

Only good prof I had this semester. I actually learned from him and was excited to go to class. His power point presentations don't say much so go to class and take good notes.

Amazing prof. Very clear, engaging, and knowledgeable. Go to class because even though he posts his slides, a lot of the detail comes from lectures. MC tests are fair but marks hard for written! Overall, loved all the classes I've taken with him! Can't wait to take more classes.

He is an awesome prof. The lectures were very interesting and engaging and I always looked forward to attending them. The exams were not the easiest, and I only wrote one essay which wasn't too difficult. I would say the marking was pretty fair too. Overall, if you are interested in polisci, I would highly recommend him.

Great professor, lectures are interesting and engaging. He uses a powerpoint which keep his lectures organized and easy to follow. They are all posted online however it is still useful to go to class as he will add important details and hint which topics will be on the test. Tests are quite straight forward. Highly recommended!

Dr. Zekulin is very engaging, however I would sometimes doze off during his lectures because he shuts all of the lights off. He speaks plainly and clearly, and has a large presence in the room which makes getting distracted in his class a challenge. He is friendly, funny, and open-minded. His tests are ridiculously easy, final included.

Fantastic lecturer on a very interesting subject. My only concern are the tests, which can contain some multiple choice questions not covered in class, notes or the textbook, and the short answer questions which also reward knowledge of very specific details over broader understanding of the theories of IR. The paper was fairly graded.

He is really fun and a great prof. his lectures are always interesting! It's important in this class to attend - a lot of the exam is on discussions and things covered in class. He doesn't really test you a whole lot on the text book. Read your notes over and remember class discussions!

A absolutely great professor. He makes the lectures so engaging and he doesn't need a mic during lectures, which is very impressive and commands the whole lecture. Going to his class is a MUST though. And his powerpoints are very helpful in guiding you on what to study for the exams. Only problem is that the final is cumulative and he covers a lot!

Don't be turned away by his cold disposition, Zekulin really does care about his students and is always willing to help. MC tests are easy but his written questions are ambiguous, confusing and expectations are very unclear. Light (barely any)textbook use, just read his slides. Lectures are mandatory and he is a great orator. Content is intersting

Great prof. Class lectures were awesome - not mandatory... but if you attend you are good to go for the tests. Really great class... the material itself was awesome.

He is a great prof! I loved his classes. Wonderful speaker and always made class interesting. His exams were very fair and the multiple choice questions were often funny! Take a class with him!

This man is a phenomenal prof. his lectures really grasp your attention. Definitely worth taking it. Don't be fooled thinking that the first assignment is easy. Most of the class bombed so make sure u book an appointment with the prof to clarify the expectations. Midterm and final are easy. You MUST go to class. I recommend recording his lectures.

Amazing prof! Best one I've had so far. Very interesting class that covers a lot of aspects regarding the political world. Class discussions are pretty interesting and attending class definitely helps. Powerpoints help a lot and making catching up easy.

He's a very energetic prof who is very passionate about this topic and is a very fair and easy marker, very funny and engaging, he usually makes time for a discussion, the only complaint is that he reads from the ppt. too much although he does add more information as he speaks and you dont even need to read the textbook

Great Prof! He has a powerful lecturing voice and he speaks at a reasonable speed. Great email communication and little textbook use. However, his time management is ok at best. MC tests are pretty easy but his written questions are very particular, very fair marker when it comes to essays though. He is always willing to help and go over exams.

Took the class with him in summer. There was one d a small portion of the grade is based on participation in tutorial. wasn't a very hard class, but attendance is mandatory since he does not post his lectures. But he is a nice guy, and he has a nice booming voice, which helps you stay awake in class :)

Good prof but DO NOT recommend this for a GPA booster. I found him a hard marker: make sure you put a lot of effort into the essay assignment. Also, go to class because he doesn't post his lectures. I found MC questions on tests difficult, but the short answer and essay questions easy. Little use of textbook. Overall, easy content, but hard tests.

Great Professor. Did a wonderful job of maintaining political neutrality when presenting course material and discussing current events. Interesting material.

Dr. Zekulin is amazing! His lectures are well organized, he is hilarious and maintains political neutrality well. Attendance is a MUST, he does not post his notes and readings are just supplementary. Overall great quality of instructions, clear cut on his expectations of assignments and test. His enthusiasm is infectious.

Amazing lectures delivered with charisma. Can actively engage a class. Enthusiastic about the material. Would recommend!

BIG MIKE! What an awesome lecturer! This class seriously goes by so quickly ; he is super engaging and super passionate. It is rare to find a prof who cares so much about the topics in an intro class. Easy class if you go; he doesnt post ppt's, but its only 85 for an A and the tests are fair... he will give you one answer per test too.

I really liked Professor Zekulin's class. Definitely recommend to everyone. One thing though: make sure you never skip class

Dr. Zekulin is a good prof. He delivers great lectures that keep your attention and interest. Tests are not difficult if you attend class and he is a fair marker. Tests are usually MC with some written questions. Class announcements are usually not followed through either timely or at all which is annoying and emailed questions are not answered.

Great lecturer but requires you to take your own notes which is stressful as he moves through the slides quickly. Tutorials and essay's are marked fairly and the rubrics are very clear. The exam questions are a lot of small details and are difficult. His classes are not easy A courses but you will become informed about politics.

This is an awesome prof! Speaks in a very clear and lively manner. Makes jokes and really simplifies breaks down International Relations. Since he does NOT post content its best to record his lectures with your laptop while taking notes. Fair grader. There when and if you need help. Only critique: doesn't keep his word re: dates of marking assignm

Very, very good professor. Highly intelligent. Very loud and clear in his lectures, if you missed a slide you weren't paying attention. He goes quick but its easy to keep track if you pay attention. He gives great feedback and grades very fairly. Would definitely recommend, I've already had him for 2 courses.

Loved taking his classes! Lectures are engaging and straightforward. He allows students to develop their own opinions. However he can be tough- donèt test his good nature!

zekulin's a good guy, lectures can get a bit longboring but it's important to pay attentionattend since he doesn't post them. real participation and engagement in the tutorial is a must. but the information is easy to grasp, if you put in the effort you'll do well.

Dr. Zekulin is a phenomenal prof. His lectures are clear cut, interesting, and engaging. No textbook use as the exams were based on his lectures. He is a fair marker, but tests can be a bit tough. Very respectful towards students and encourages class participation. Doesn't post his slide, but gives you ample opportunity to copy them down.

I took this class back in first year. I found his classes to be interesting, however, he does not post slides to d2l so you'll always want to show up. He's a cool guy, I would take a class with him again.

Honestly the greatest professor I have ever had, he's amazing. Changed my major because of this class to political science. If you have ANY interest in ANY politics take ANY course with this man. Would trade left arm and right leg to take anything with him again.

So fun to listen to. Really good speaker. Honestly want to take this class again because I'm enjoying learning the material from him so much. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

If you interact with him, and participate in class, you will learn more and everything will be more clear. Though intimidating he is very nice, just break the ice and talk to him.

He's awesome

Probably the most interesting class I've taken thus far. His lectures and discussions are informative and engaging. There is a group project, but it's fairly simple. Essay isn't took long and no final. Lots of readings, but that's to be expected in a 500 level class. There are participation marks so joining in class discussion is a must.

The guy is a good professor. Took a couple of his classes. When you participate, make sure you have a good argument because he will try to sink you down sometimes. Ask him good questions, he will help out. He can be intimidating, but all in all the guy knows his facts and teaches well. I recommend taking a class with him.

Zekulin's booming voice can be heard down the hallway so don't expect to catch any Z's in his classes. Not that you'd want to anyway, since he doesn't post any slides online, so makes sure your attendance is on point. Also, read the textbook. It's actually very helpful and he includes questions on his exams from it.

Professor Zekulin is a great prof, he is clear in his expectations and is a great lecturer. He does not post notes online though so going to class is necessary. The class I took is based on one relatively easy paper, two midterms and the final.

Michael was an amazing prof! The lectures were very interesting and engaging. Attending the lectures is a must if you want to do welll in the course because he doesn't post his notes on D2L. The textbook is also really helpful just for the midterms and the final. I would definitely take another course from him and highly recommend his class.

His lectures are really interesting and engaging, however he does not post slides anywhere online so you have to go to class. Poli 283 was one of my favourite classes I've taken so far at university, and if I get the chance I'll definitely take another course with Dr. Zekulin!

Great prof! His lectures are easy to follow and he makes them SUPER engaging. He is one of the reasons I was inspired to switch my degree to political science. Definitely recommend! Good to have textbook before tests to skim over - but not a complete necessity.

Did not need textbook at all. Attendance to lecture alone would allow one paying attention to pass (seeing as lectures are so easy to be interested in and pay attention to). He can passionately explain topics for over an hour and he makes funny comments and jokes every lecture. Amazing professor. No online notes or slides at all so better attend

Great prof. I took a spring class with him, really enjoyed it. You must attend his lectures in order to do well. They're easy to pay attention to so honestly just go to class. He is fun and easy going so don't hesitate to ask questions, during or after class. 10/10 would recommend!

Zekulin has no time for nonsense which I love. He doesn't post his notes online so if you miss class tough luck, but if you do go to class, take notes and study, you will do well. He gives his students everything they need to succeed, but you still have to work for it. Don't complain that he doesn't post notes online... just go to class.

Just completed his POLI502 class. One of the most interesting classes I have ever taken at U of C. Allows for and moderates interesting class discussions, and has valuable insight into nearly all areas of political science. Would highly recommend to any student who has an interest in international relations or political science.

He's a clear and concise prof, his lectures are very easy to follow and you won't get bored. Marking can be somewhat hit and miss, mostly have to write what he's specifically looking for. Although if you study you'll manage. I would definitely recommend this course.

Dr. Zekulin's lectures are very enjoyable and easy to understand. He doesn't post his notes online so attendance is mandatory. Some of the materials may be boring for people who don't like politics but he tries his best to make it interesting. Overall an awesome prof and definitely one of my favorites!