Interesting scholarly texts chosen. The professor is very well versed in political science and will introduce students to the great thinkers in the field. A new professor, but is sure to improve over time.

Definitely knows her politics and her lectures are extremely interesting. The articles to read were thoughtfully chosen and relevant to course matter. But the marking scheme wasn't really that clear.

Great prof! She expects a lot of writing, but she is incredibly smart and really approachable. I loved this class and I looked forward to it every week! She had the greatest class discussions. Best Seminar!!!

Kotar is a great Prof. Knows her material, extremely engaging. Easy to communicate with, quick to reply, flexable and willing to help. Complaints about her are largely unfounded. Her expectations are clearly outlined, the discussion groups are only a waist if the group refuses to participate. She is funny, has interesting lectures related to news.

Dr. Kotar is an amazing professor! She is definitely one of the best professors I've ever had and I hope to take another course with her! Seriously, please ignore ANY negative comments on here about her (they're simply disgruntled students who got a bad grade) - she is an EXCELLENT prof!

I thought the class was interesting, but I found the marking unreasonable. The teacher has her own opinions about certain political issues and will not be tempted by your arguments so do not try. Pick an easy topic and find out her opinion and your golden.

Professor Kotar is very knowledgeable. Class discussions were helpful for reviewing and understanding the material. This class is recommended for students who like to learn and be challenged.

Prof. Kotar is very knowledgeable and quite engaged with her students. She is very helpful in facilitating discussion, and she's also great for learning how to construct a solid thesis. She knows what she's talking about, and while she can be a bit disorganized, she's a great prof.

Prof. Kotar is very knowledgeable and quite engaged with her students. She is very helpful in facilitating discussion, and she's also great for learning how to construct a solid thesis. A great prof.

Extremely knowledgable! No idea how she received negative ratings! No exams, however, you do write two essay and present one of them, which can be detrimental to your grade if you don't follow her marking scheme (which is \clearly/ outline in the syllabus). If you do what she asks of you, you will get an A.

Great lecturer - intelligent, comprehensible, witty, and accomodating. Only con is that she was disorganized with presentations and didn't give back comments or marks until almost the end of the semester. She also could've put in more time meeting with students outside of class instead of having us meeting her at the end of each class in a rush.

Great prof. No finals or midterms, but there are typically 2 papers. She has amazing lectures. Really knows her stuff, and engages the students in conversation which really helped me learn a lot more. I'd recommend her for 3rd or 4th year classes for sure!

Amazing prof this is my 3rd class with her and i'm sure I will be taking more with her! TAKE HER CLASSES.

Professor Kotar is amazing! Her classes are always so interesting! She really cares about her students and wants them to do well. She is really clear on her assignments about what she is looking for. I definetly would reccomend her as a prof!

Kotar is amazing!! She is really clear about her assignments and wants her students to do well. I would definetly recommend her as a prof!

Very enthusiastic and informative teacher. Keeps students up with current events and interesting discussions. Uses social media as part of her assignments, which is interactive and different. Allowed students to explore within framework of "Democracy" for term papers. Loved the class!

A really great professor with all the traits that come with it. She's engaging, approachable, knowledgeable, and interactive. She does all she can to get and keep your interest. You have a lot of freedom with the topics of your assignments, which allows you to explore your own interests. I would definitely take another class of hers.

Such a great prof. She engages really well with students and always takes a seminar approach rather than a lecture. She is very helpful with assignment feedback and answers emails immediately. A great professor with a warm heart who cares about the success of her students.

What makes her special is how she cares about her students. I really recommend this professor.

nice professor, if you follow instructions you will succeed, however course lacks structure, individual motivation is needed to get most out of course

She is a very helpful and resourceful professor. She will be there to help. Before taking her class you must be motivated enough to be interested in the course you are taking and you are flexible in the way you are taught, this way you will have an easier time coping with her teaching style.

I took 2 classes with her, both were very interesting, and I learned a lot. Seminars instead of lectures means that classes are fairly unstructured, but it gives students an opportunity to discuss current events and subjects that interest them, that pertain to the course material. One of the most interesting classes I took while at University!

The workload in this class may seem a little much but the trade off is that no notes need to be taken in class, all papers are based strictly on personal research and class readings. You must attend class in order to hand in assignments. Prof Kotar loves to teach and is very knowledgeable, she promotes class discussion.

Knowledgable, but little lecturing structure. Did not cover half of what was on the syllabus since she got so off topic every lecture.

Made the potentially dry topic of Foundations of Social and Political Thought way more interesting than anticipated, gave fantastic examples to make things relatable and easy to understand.

She is a sweetheart. Lectures were interesting but kind of irrelevant, but because it was a seminar without exams it didn't really matter. Assignments are pretty straightforward and she is a pretty easy marker, except she doesn't give goodany feedback. You only need to do readings when you have a blog post due. I'd take her again.

Professor Kotar is amazing! Her lectures are super interesting and she uses videos and other visual supports to demonstrate examples. The blog posts are actually kind of fun to do and really make you think outside the box! She's a fair marker and really cares about her students, she even offered to write reference letters for masters to our class!

The assignments seem challenging at first but there was lots of feedback and it improved writing over the semester and made the assignments easier. The material was engaging and it was a great balance between the theory and real-world application. She really knows her stuff and you will learn a lot in all of her classes!

Of all my professors, her teaching style was by far the most engaging - namely because of the presentations each student had to give. From my years of teaching experience, I have learned that there is no better way to learn than to teach. She was always available to help you if you had questions and was constructive in her feedback on assignments

I have taken two classes with professor Kotar and I wish I could take more! You have to be attentive and participate otherwise you'll walk away with a bad grade. Having multiple assignments each month makes things a little less stressful, but you still have to make sure you do them right because they add up in the end.

Prof. Kotar is very intelligent and knows her stuff. Be prepared to speak out in class, or you will be drowned out. Get to know her personally as she loves to get to know her students. The blog posts and assignments force you to relate class concepts to current events. If you don't like online activities or class engagement I wouldn't recommend

I don't understand where the negative comments are coming from? She is very intelligent and understanding. She is very knowledgeable on Foreign Politics. Be prepared to speak in class, and get to know her personally! Kotar wants to hear your opinion and ideas! She is a true gem and you're lucky if you get to have a class with her!

Took 3rd year Politics of Security with Dr. K. Great experience. Class discusses weekly themes, where readings can be applied critically - there is no rote restatement of them. It also gives you source material for assignments, which build practical comms/social media skills. Dr. K is a passionate about what she teaches and is a great mentor.

Great prof, had her twice. Lectures are discussion heavy and there are no midterms. You're graded on an essay, a presentation and 3 assignments where you respond to issues raised in class and the readings. This allows you to really tailor what you are learning to your interests and makes it a much more rewarding course. Would definitely take again.

I took 3 courses with Prof. Kotar in one summer. Her 3rd year lecture courses were interesting and her students came to class with lots to talk about because of the weekly facebook posts. And her 4th year seminar course benefitted from lots of guided discussion. Lots of work, but it pays off!

She was a great professor, very friendly and approachable. I enjoyed the class set up, lots room for discussion and debate. She presented the material effectively and objectively . She inspired me to do lots of research on class topics and encouraged us to debate the topic being discussed.

Lectures in this class were always dynamic and insightful. She really takes a personal interest in her student's future success! Assignments were spread out reasonably and grading was fair and honest. Demonstrate an active interest and aptitude and you'll have an amazing experience! I had a great time!

Canadian Foreign Policy was a mandatory course in my program and I was super happy to find out I had the option of taking it with Professor Kotar. Lectures were engaging and I came away with much more insight than I thought I would going in. Smooth sailing the whole way through, no big surprises when we got our grades back. Highly recommend!

Professor Kotar is amazing and one of the best profs at uottawa. She is very well read and knows her history. Her classes are super organized and relevant, and shes able to connect theory to the current happenings very clearly. She always sparks interesting discussions in class that make students interested in learning. Also she is objective and s

Professor Kotar is undoubtedly one of the best professors at the University of Ottawa. The class discussions are rich in content and always fun. She is always objective and super passionate about teaching, and most importantly delivers the subject matter effectively. If you like quality and engagement then you must take her class!!!!!!!!

Prof Kotar is awesome!! She's always available during her office hours and is willing to give advice regarding school or anything else, with a big smile on her face. She's one of those genuine professors that really care about her students. She shares stories and is always happy to learn from students and offer advice. Take this class!

she's very happy to help her students, and is very knowledgeable. her slides are interesting and she can elaborate well. i'd take her class again

Although I didn't receive the grade I wanted she is a great professor and really cares about her students. You should definitely take her class as you will learn a lot.

Professor Kotar is one of the best professors I have ever had a chance to learn from. She is very caring and understanding of the student life, as she constantly places herself in your shoes. Her lectures are also very captivating and interesting . She enjoys using media and allowing her class to be the same way. She is a true visionary.

I've taken 4 classes with Prof Tamara and I can assure you that she's one of the most amazing professors at uOttawa. Her lectures are always enriching and thought-provoking. Prof Tamara is very knowledgeable and engaging. The assignments help you discover your potential. She cares her students so much! Grateful to be her student! Take her classes!!

By far one of the best profs I've ever had. Professor Kotar's lectures are interesting, engaging and make you want to show up for class and learn the material. Discussions in her class are what made me decide to switch my major to PoliSci. Overall an amazing teacher!

I have taken several of Tamara's courses in my undergrad and her class material are so engaging that you actually learn a lot of important issues. Her style is more like class discussions which helps us understand the readings much more better. I really love her style of teaching, and she really wants her students to do well so she is very helpful

You will definitely learn something valuable in her class. I find that most of my other classes are pretty stressful because it's not as interactive, but Tamara were to teach it, I feel that I would understand it because she explains it, and forms her class so that most of the students understand the concepts.

I love her class. She is super motivating and she really wishes her students to do well! Her class is nice because you get discuss many issues in her class and come across really interesting readings! I remember taking her nonwestern comparative politics of the middle easst with her and till this day I remember most her readings crystal clear.

Kotar's class is amazing. The material is engaging & there's a lot of self directed learning. You really make what you will of her syllabus. She is a bit disorganized and unclear at times, and the semester is 85% student presentations. I find myself wanting to hear more from her personal expertise.

A very kind and passionate prof! She really cares about her students and is always ready to offer job tips or a reference. Some of the material could get boring but she was really passionate and connected it to current events to make it interesting. There were a lot of large assignments that were worth a small percentage but they were diverse.

Really good professor and very approachable and knowledgeable, but also a very tough grader. The second half of the term was almost all student presentations though, so not really worth going especially since there's no exam.

Professor Kotar's course focused on discussions from readings and aided in the transition from lecture-based courses to seminars. She integrated innovative online learning methods into the curriculum and chose course materials that were accessible online. I value her encouragement of both unique topics and their academic and real-life applications

Kotar sets up courses so that students can take them in a direction which interests them. She strikes a good balance between lecture and seminar, uses relevant case studies to keep things interesting. Definitely not your usual boring theory focused politics courses. Grades are spread over presentations, outlines, and papers; provides great feedback

POL 3124 was my second class with Kotar, she is clear about her expectations of students in her class. I appreciate that she discusses relevant political issues happening in the world, and she is always willing to help clarify concepts students may not understand. She grades fairly, but has high expectation for final papers.

I had the pleasure of having Professor Kotar teach me in my final year at Uottawa. She is someone who truly would go out of her way to help out her students and there are very few professors that are so humbling like her. Above all, she teaches you lessons on life that young students should hold onto through their paths for the future. pn

Great! Large focus on class discussion which is good. Good marker as well

No required textbook, the prof posted the readings on the virtual campus which was great. Class was seminar-based and she really emphasized group discussions, she wanted to hear everyone's thoughts. Blog Post feedback wasn't helpful, but feedback during individual projects was because we were able to revise our paper before handing it in

Dr. Kotar is a wonderful professor. In her Geopolitics class, the class discussions were very interesting, and really aimed at exploring current realities in the international sphere in real time. It's impressive to me when a teacher engages students in frank discussions, and really seeks to learn from her class just as much as she is teaching us.

Tamara is an amazing prof! I still talk about her to my peers. I remember her being the sweetest woman and cared about current issues that interested us which facilitated great discussions. She gives interesting projects and really gets you to look beyond course material. Plus she brought cookies to class weekly to boost our energy in the morning!

Tamara is truly one of the best professors I had at uOttawa. Her unique classes and assignments were always engaging and gave everyone the chance to explore sub-topics that interested them while still covering the course material

The unique use of social media in this class allowed for engagement that continued even after the course ended. Tamara was always accessible and accommodating. The research done in her class was a large contributor to my pursuit of graduate studies. Thank you Tamara!!

One of my favourite profs in all 4 years. Tamara puts a lot of thought into making her lectures relevant & interesting. She's open to feedback, approachable, and is also very easy to reach outside of class hours. Her grading criteria & expectations for assignments are straightforward. She genuinely cares about her students' success and it shows.

She's amazing! Assignments are varied and far more practical for our future employment than with any other professors. Expect to write Video quizzes or community event reviews, and Academic Briefs. The Final Project is a choice from Public Policy Case Study, an Art Project, Letter to Public Official, Critical Film/Book Review or Academic Paper.

Tamara Kotar is an amazing professor. She is very knowledgeable and encourages her students to relate class material to current events making it easier to understand and apply concepts. She deeply cares about her student's well-being and is always willing to help. I highly recommend attending her classes as you will learn a lot from the discussion.

Professor Kotar clearly cares about her students, and wants them to succeed. Expect a good amount of readings outside of class, but nothing crazy. Participate in class and be interested in the subject and you will do well in this course. A lot of the learning is self-directed, with basic concepts introduced in class and lots of class discussion.

Professor Kotar is absolutely amazing! You'll learn a lot in her class. I've had two classes with her and both were really interesting and engaging. Assignments are straightforward and she takes your top three marks out of four. You can tell she really cares about her students because she's always available to give feedback. Definitely recommend!

legit this prof will guide you into grad school. one of the nicest profs at uottawa and by far one of the smartest poli sci profs there is. super easy to reach and always ready to help.

Prof. Kotar is the best! Hands down one of the best profs I've had in undergrad. She's very knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful to students. Her assignments are straightforward and help you engage in class discussion, the readings, as well as current news events. She truly cares about her students and wants to see them succeed.

Loved my seminar with her. Likes to let students lead the class, so if you're not open to more informal, conversational style seminars she may not be for you. Very accommodating on material/topics so long as you give her advance warning and a fair marker. Quick to respond to emails too, and cares about her students.

I took 2 of Prof Kotars spring/summer courses (politics of sexual diversity/social citizenship of the welfare state). Both involved really enlightening and open-minded lectures and Id definitely recommend either! Lots of discussion and class participation are encouraged. Assignments were interesting and we had lots of freedom for topic choices!

Prof Tamara is an AMAZING prof, I wish I had her for all 4 years. She is passionate about what she teaches and goes beyond to help her students thrive. There are no exams in her class, just 3 mini assignments and small bonus assignments and a final paper. The best part is that she accommodates her students needs accordingly. TAKE HER CLASS!!

Amazing professor. Had her for Political Security and surprisingly learnt a lot without using a textbook. Different type of thinker, abstract based. She's clearly liberal (and proud) as f but still not even an issue since shes absolutely the most caring, chill, and easiest prof I've ever taken. 10/10

a very knowedgrable professor that ive had twice now and would take again and again! love how engaging and interesting her classes are. not too much work to be put in but she will give you great feeeback and expect you to incorporate it, as you should!

Tamara is one of the best profs I've had in four years. Her assignments are different and somewhat long, but her expectations are clear. She does not stand in front of the class and dictate material, rather she's engaging and encourages discussion. No attendance or participation necessary for marks. Would recommend in a heartbeat.

I have taken three classes with Professor Kotar and she is hands down the best professor I have had in my five years of university. She is an extremely knowledgeable professor who knows how to engage ALL of her students in her classes. She truly cares about the success of her students and is very accessible. Take a class with her if you can!

The class was great because she gave you free range on your essay topic. It really helped cultivate students personal interests in international relations. This is something you don't find in many undergrad classes where you are forced to work within the box of a professors viewpoint.

My favourite professor from my whole undergrad! Professor Kotar genuinely cares about her students and it really shows. Her teaching method is often discussion focused but always based on academic literature. She focuses on issues students really care about, and her classes were a great balance of structure and free discussion. Totally recommend!!

Professor Kotar actually wants you to succeed and cares; you are not just a number. She is by far the best professor I have had at Uottawa. Her innovative teaching method, delivery, and style was a refreshing experience for me compared to the usual POL courses. This course also solidified my desire to pursue a career in peacebuilding.

Professor Kotar is an amazing prof!! She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. There is a lot of discussion which is nice because it is different and allows you to hear many different perspectives. She is also very clear on her expectations for assignments. Assignments are also practical, which helps for future jobs.

Extremely knowledgable prof in comparative politics/dvm, she has many examples to supplement theories explained in class. She likes to let her students lead (majority of the semester is students' thesis presentations & discussion) but this was a nice change from other classes. She really cares about students' success, even beyond just in her class.

The best kind of teacher for an honours seminar class. Super engaging, much less interested in lecturing than on introducing a concept and letting the class take the lead on applying and debating it. She really wants you to do well in the course and to relate to the material, and she'll go out of her way to help you if you ask for it. A+

Professor Kotar was one of the best professors I had throughout my undergraduate degree. Her lectures were unique, and she leveraged class participation in a way that legitimately enhanced the quality of the course. Her assignments were reasonable and well outlined, and the marking scheme was fair. I would 10/10 recommend taking a class with her.

Kotar is an incredibly refreshing prof that really cares about her students success. She gives unique & engaging assignments allowing students to be innovative and explore a range of interests. Also, very accessible outside of class!

Great lectures and class conversations. Very supportive and available to answer questions outside of class. Class attendance is mandatory but if you do the work and participate it pays off. Professor Kotar is very knowledgeable and I always enjoyed her classes.

Professor Kotar was one of my favourite professors. She teaches her courses in a seminar style and shows her students a lot of respect. She gives you knowledge beyond the basics, so you leave her course with a much deeper understanding. She also works hard to help students beyond the classroom. Take her class for something more than the usual!

Professor Kotar is a great professor because she cares and she really tries to get to know her class. Sit at the front of the class, show up to the majority of them, and do some of the readings and you will get a great mark. She normally teaches really interesting classes, and so the readings were cool and not that heavy. 10/10 would recommend

Lot of readings. Essay exam that worth 40% in the middle of November. Constantly going off topic during lectures. Info drops so fast you can choke a horse. But overall very rich in content. Her marking is fair and her assignments are not so difficult. Be prepared to learn, be prepared to work hard.

Professor Kotar is a good choice for any student studying Political Science at the University of Ottawa. Personally, she made my first semester wonderful as she encouraged me to deepen my understandings of concepts and events. However, the four Academic Briefs/Essays were unclear as to expectations, however, they are easy just as the exam

Great Professor with a clear understanding and passion for the topics discussed. The courses you have with her are almost always driven by student interest. Participate often, pay attention and you will learn so much. Many of the assignments are up for topic proposal and you will enjoy what you write about. I would recommend this professor to all.

Great Professor with a clear understanding and passion for the topics discussed. This prof really cares about her students and it shows. Participate often, pay attention and you will learn so much. Many of the assignments are up for topic proposal and you will enjoy what you write about. I would recommend this professor to all.

This was an amazing class! Do not buy the textbook you don't need it at all. Come to every lecture because everything is fair game for the exam.

Kotar is a great professor! Make sure you go to each lecture and take good notes, as it really reflects the exam!

The class is EXCELLENT if you love to write and do research. The class model engages students to discuss about the readings, bringing diverse discourse in the class. The research paper is a large section of the class, Mrs. Kotar is always excited to help you perfect your thesis and deepen your analysis. Highly recommend the class! You'll learn lots

Professor Kotar is an excellent professor that cares about the well being of her students and their success. Her class was extremely relevant and thought-provoking. The class discussions and other forms of teaching, allow students not to be inundated with readings/lecture notes while still learning a lot. I would definitely recommend!!

Professor Kotar is a great professor and I would highly recommend taking a course with her! She uses solid readings, lecture notes/power points, and videos to keep class engaging and interesting. One thing I really enjoyed was her flexibility with the final take-home as she gave us various creative options to showcase what we learned in her course!

I had Kotar in the last year of my undergrad& she is by far one of the highest quality professors I had at uOttawa. Kotar cares about her students& about helping them learn more about the course content while also reach their goals. Her grading is fair, workload reasonable, and assignments less redundant than classic essays. Lectures are engaging

TAKE HER COURSES! Professor Kotar is one of the kindest professors I have ever had. If you attend class and participate, you will most likely get an A. She is super understanding when it comes to deadlines and workloads, as long as you give her a heads up. I would recommend her courses to anyone. (Took POL3179 and POL4163).

Dr. Kotar is a genuine mentor, in that she really cares about the well being of her students. She provides the class with challenging and complex concepts, which is helpful in honing your critical thinking. More importantly, she teaches her students about the power of empathy and solidarity in speaking truth to power.

Dr. Kotar is certainly a gem at the University of Ottawa. Perhaps one of the most thoughtful and compassionate profs. I took her course a while back and still remember every detail as I had a lot of fun. She was also kind enough to write me a letter of recommendation way after I did the course with her. Take her classes every change you get.

Dr. Kotar is an excellent professor. She is a very clear lecturer, constantly makes class an interesting and inviting environment to participate in. Her marking schemes are straightforward, and if you go to class, do the readings and put effort into the assignments you will do well. She is very kind, and I learned a lot from her. Would take again!

Hard class and prof but shes really caring and nice

Dr. Tamara is very kind and I learned from her a lot. She is approachable and she genuinely cares about her students. What I liked the most among the teaching methods Dr. Tamara chose being dynamics in the search of the methods that can be adjustable to the course materials as to the subjects students would like to discuss.

Her lectures are more relationally discursive as her lectures are composed of the relational reflections of her students on the relationally varied subjects during the class. Take her classes because as one of her students, I can easily say this you wont be regret.

she is amazing like wow.

Such a chill professor, really down to earth and knowledgable. No exam, at least for the course I took. Pretty straightforward assignments, not a hassle whatsoever.

ONE OF THE BEST POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSORS. WILL HELP U W ALL OF SCHOOL AND EVEN LIFE. BARELY NEED TO ATTEND BUT WHEN U DO U LEARN A LOT. BARELY NEED TO READ TO FOR HER ASSIGNMENTS, LIKE MAX OPENED MY BOOK TWICE ALL SEMESTER I SWEAR. SHES CHILL AF AND I LEARN SO MUCH AND ITS SO CHILL!!

I'm surprised by the number of students giving poor feedback on her pedagogy. I had a phenomenal experience taking her classes -- all of which at the upper level. Professor Kotar's teaching approach is remarkably effective not only to myself, including my classmates. She's very approachable! If something isn't working for you, reach out to her.

I really think I learn a lot from her course. As a political science professor, she really combined the theoretical knowledge with the current world event, as her assignments required. If you have problem understanding her lecture you should email her or go to her office hours. She helps me a lot on building the foundation of political science. THX

This professor makes me want to delay my 2020 graduation just so I can take a few more of her classes. She is brilliant - well-educated, well-read, well-spoken. She is very clear about her expectations but does not crucify you for your errors. She starts her lectures with "So, what's on the news?" and you know things are about to go down. A+

Incredibly accessible and informative - and can remain a mentor long after you've graduated, if you take the time to get to know her. Although attendance isn't mandatory, if you did attend - and you actually listened and followed the lecture - it is a pleasure to participate. If you're going with your nose down to just get a credit, it'll be hard.

Professor Kotar was accessible and willing to answer any question throughout the semester. She is very laid-back during the lectures and tackles scholarly concepts easily, making her lectures very easy to follow. Professor Kotar is caring and compassionate, and will give a graduate reference to anyone who shows potential!

Very knowledgable, caring, and accessible. I took several classes with Dr. Kotar throughout my undergrad studies, and her expectations were always clear. She makes class an exciting and inviting environment as she encourages debates combining theory with current world events. I highly recommend her classes + she is a very fair grader.

I took a couple of classes with Professor Kotar and loved all of them! She has a unique structure of teaching that does not emphasize memorization so much as critical thinking and overall comprehension. This is especially shown by how often she encourages student input and class discussion. 100% recommend

She is without a doubt the reason I decided to get a minor in Political Science. Her care for her students is incredible and she always wants to see them succeed. I'm extremely grateful to have been in her class and her passion for the subject matter is truly inspiring. You learn so much and above all she makes you feel like you matter.

I cannot say enough nice things about this professor. She has been a game-changer for me throughout my time at UofO. She ties theory to current events in a meaningful way and her lectures are always incredible. Extremely knowledgable and incredibly caring. If you love international issues her class is the place to be.

Dr. Kotar is an amazing professor. She has a deep care for her students and is always super clear in what she expects from you and the assignments. She is very accessible outside of class. Her lectures are engaging and very interesting, and she does everything she can to ensure you understand the material. Would highly recommend taking her class

Prof Kotar is an absolute delight! She is so kind, and is very clear that she wants to support and accommodate students however they may need. She responds to emails quickly and helpfully, makes expectations very clear, and designs the course so you can choose what to focus on. Average workload with timely feedback. Definite recommend!!

Professor Kotar is an attentive, caring, knowledgable professor. Throughout my degree, I have taken as many classes as possible with her. She really wants her students to succeed, and gives students every opportunity to do so. I highly recommend taking any of her classes if you are able to!

I took POL4138 & POL3145 this past semester with Professor Kotar and both were an absolute pleasure! Her lectures are engaging and the assignments accurately reflect the content taught. She is extremely caring and answers email inquiries very quick. She also gives great feedback - would definitely recommend!

I recommend anyone with the opportunity to take Prof. Kotar's courses. Her courses are all structured so the assignments are low pressure, but you still learn a lot. Asynchronous lectures during COVID so no participation needed. Very caring for her students, and is clearly very passionate about her field.

Highly recommend a class with Dr. Kotar. Not only are her lectures engaging, but she is one of the few professors that I have come across in my undergraduate career that cares about your goals in and outside of the classroom. By far the best instructor in the POL or ECH faculty at uOttawa.

Professor Kotar is by far one of the absolute best profs for poli sci at uO. Her assessment formats are fair and reasonable and her grading expectations are super clear. I've taken two classes with Professor Kotar (POL 4138 and POL 3180) and wish I could've taken more! She's always willing to support and advocate for her students whenever needed.

Dr. Kotar is one of the best professors at the University of Ottawa and I have had the pleasure of taking three classes with her. She is very knowledgeable and her classes are engaging. She is understanding and truly cares about her students and their success in and outside the course. I would highly recommend taking her courses!

Incredible professor who really wants her students to succeed. I have taken every class possible with Professor Kotar throughout my degree. Easy A, and I have learned a lot in every class I've taken with her. Highly recommend!

I did not get a good grade on her POL1101 either, but I think that was about the course requirement which was actually decided by the university. After taking her POL2101, I've found out that herself and her TAs are actually not grading my works too tough. As long as you follow the rubric to write you article, you're gonna be fine.

AMAZING professor. My TA was also very helpful in answering questions and providing feedback. Can't wait to have another class with this prof!!

not sure why people called her disorganized.. I took her intensive course in summer 2022, and she is by far the most organized prof I have ever seen. All courses pre-recorded lectures already posted and set to go public at specific times, just a lot of videos to watch. super easy to stay up to date with her, I'd take her again.

10/10 would recommend. One of the best professors at uOttawa!

The class was online. She had video lectures every week we could do whenever we had time, the only thing is I had to speed up the lectures since she's a slow talker. She had a few short and easy assignments that gave you extra points. You can also do 2/3 of the academic briefs since she takes the best of the 3. Not bad, would take again.

I recently took Professor Tamara Kotar's lectures, and I highly recommend them. She's always available after class if you need help. Her courses are interesting and engaging, although her assessments are different from traditional exams. However, they're not overly difficult, so with preparation, you can do well.

Easy class as long as you watch lecture videos and do readings. Really nice, and aspirational prof.

The prof is amazing, the TA corrects ur assignments without giving proper feed back?? Which made 0 sense

The classes weren't conventional PowerPoint lectures. Rathe, Professor Kotar encouraged spirited analysis and exchange on the behalf of all her students. It felt as though our voices were valued at all times. I have recommended her courses to almost all my peers in the faculty. What an amazing experience.

I didn't attend many of the lectures, which were run by the TA and were very boring, but if you do the readings, the class is somewhat interesting and a free A. Her as a professor...couldn't tell you, the TA taught the class.

Took this as an online summer course to catch up on 4th year courses. Lectures were asynchronous after the first two, so it might be easy to fall behind but it's at your own pace. She gives good marks and the assignments are straightforward. Still have to do the work but she wants you to do well.

I've taken both POL 2103 and POL 4150 with Professor Kotar and have thoroughly enjoyed both courses! Assignment instructions are very clear and Professor Kotar is always happy to answer any questions. I would definitely take one of her courses again!

One of my favourite lecturers! Lectures content was clear and informative, involved engaging class discussions while staying on topic. Assignments offered a lot of freedom in topic choice and grading such as offering to drop the lowest mark of a few papers. No paid materials were required for the class. I highly recommend Professor Kotar's classes.

I took this course in the summer semester. Overall, the professor was good, and the course was well-paced. The classes were virtual, via Zoom. The professor assigned a series of assignments and mini quizzes that were fairly easy, and she did not assign midterms or a final exam. I would recommend this course and the teacher.

Professor Kotar is a very insightful lecturer. In her Canadian and North American Politics class she was very effective in conveying trends and patterns. She ensures that her students understand the points of comparison/ contrast. She is one of my favourite professors at uOttawa. I usually prefer taking her 7pm-11pm classes with the DGD after

I've taken four courses with Prof. Kotar, and I would recommend taking her for every single one of them. Her lectures and assignment expectations are clear and accessible, and she responds to emails promptly. There are very few Professors, both in the Faculty and in the University itself, that match Professor Kotar's level of care and clarity.