Andrew Richter - University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Professor: Andrew Richter

Department: Political Science

College: University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL264
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best profs in the department. Anyone who actively participates and attends class will leave with much more knowledge about the world than they did coming in. Remember this is a polysci course so you should pay attention to current events that are most likely found in a newspaper, not Instagram.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLI0245100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

the best ever

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He really is aggressive with how he interacts with students but I dont think he means to be disrespectful. He just really lets you know youre wrong. He explains everything quickly but very effectively. It might help you to have some basic knowledge of general world history. If youre sensitive and not 100% sure you know the answer do not answer.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very knowledgeable, and cares about what he teaches. He comes off as rude, but you'll only experience that if you say things that are vastly incorrect. Helpful to have some background knowledge going into his classes. Only tests on what he says in class, plus a little from the coursepack. Go to class and pay attention, you'll do great.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS2640
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Richter is extremely well informed and passionate about what he teaches. Grading and expectations are reasonable. He condescends to uninformed students in class discussion and makes his stances well known, but that keeps things interesting. No slides, but studying from the book and your notes is reasonable at this level. Id recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: IR45160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Richter is a well-respected professor that provides you with quality lectures and course material. The class is organized in a very simple manner- multiple choice midterm, 10-12 page term paper, and a final exam. Read the material, attend every class, and you shouldn't have a problem achieving at least a 60-75%.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Make sure you attend every lecture and take notes of EVERYTHING he says. His notes are a general outline of what he wants you to learn and you'll have to organise your notes out of class. Honestly he doesn't put that much effort into teaching the class and is pretty condescending but his classes aren't too difficult to get an A in.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL264
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Andrew Richter simply knows what he's talking about, which is refreshing for UWin. Easily offended liberals shouldn't take his class. He brings a conservative/realist approach to his lectures. If you have a question (and are not easily intimidated) he'll be happy to answer, and if he doesn't know, he'll figure it out for you. Best prof I've had

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL267
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Richter offers the dying ember that is a realist/right-wing perspective towards politics in the scholastic environment. More importantly, Richter immensely focuses on objectivity with his leaning opinion, and especially expects the same when discussing topics with his class. One mult. choice exam, and 12-page Paper (w/ great topical choices).

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL264
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're someone who genuinely enjoys political science or international relations, you will like his classes. Don't answer any questions unless you absolutely know its right. He will make you feel bad for answering the wrong question, but it kind of adds a spicy element to the class. He's very funny in a very hostile manner.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL145
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Poor personality; very pretentious, arrogant, and rude at times. But if you go to his office hours to speak one-on-one, he is considerably nicer and more compassionate. He is highly conservative, right-wing, and militaristic. Richter is extremely knowledgeable and brilliant. His lectures were great and in depth. Do the readings and go to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL245
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very intelligent professor, sometimes may come off as being arrogant, and a know it all. Utilizes class time very well, but does not use powerpoints or the online website, be prepared to copy notes from the board, and pay attention to what he says. Make sure you're in tune with the the news and current events, since this is what the class is about.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Richter was a great teacher! He is hillarous, in a salty and grumpy kind of way. If you are easily offended, don't take his class as his comments can be construed as rude. You have to show up to class, as he posts NOTHING online. Read the notes and books, and you should do fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CFP2
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I've had Richter for multiple classes, if you get offended by how he speaks to people then you probably shouldn't be in political science. You can disagree with him, but it better be an informed opinion with factual basis or he'll shut you down. Extremely fair grader, and all marks given are his, not the TA's. Incredibly knowledgeable and informed.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 0245264
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He sugar coats nothing, tells you when you're wrong and isn't always nice about it, but he knows what he's talking about and won't jerk you around. You know what he's looking for because he straight up tells you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 0245244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

hands down the best professor i have ever had. if your a liberal you may not like it though

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 0245267
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His mannerisms are absolutely RUDE. once he had told a student that he didn't understand her and then proceeded to ask the entire class if anyone understood her and forces you to answer. Easy midterm, brings you down W paper and the final. Will say in his lectures that he's not going to talk about certain things & his writing is bad

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 45160
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof is inconsiderate, doesn't care about his students. Will ask super specific questions that first years aren't expected to know and then put students down for not knowing. Constantly boasting about how much he knows. Tests are pretty straightforward but lectures are a bit hard to understand because he goes off topic ALOT. Avoid him when you can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 45160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very pretentious. He is always right and you are always wrong, basically. Don't disagree with him. He will mark you tough if your views don't agree with his on the term paper. Midterm was straightforward, no complaints there. I wouldn't take another one of his classes. IMO very poor prof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 45160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's harsh on students but I think it's hilarious. Expects answers which one wouldn't normally expect. Tutorial is fantastic really enjoy it. His writing is very poor bring your reading glasses. I'd take it again though he's very straight forward and to the point.