Matthew Walker

I learned so much about the Russian experience in this class, and I still think about many of the texts we read and the movies we watched. Particularly given the current political climate, this class is extremely fascinating. Professor Walker is extremely nice and intelligent. He is very approachable, and always happy to talk about any concerns you may have. It is clear he truly loves what he does, and that is reflected in this wonderful class.

I learned so much about the Russian experience in this class, and I still think about many of the texts we read and the movies we watched. Particularly given the current political climate, this class is extremely fascinating. Professor Walker is extremely nice and intelligent. He is very approachable, and always happy to talk about a …Read more

Professor Walker is an amazing professor-- he cares so much about his students being engaged and interested in the material and will work throughout the semester to ensure everyone finds something they resonate with. We watched lots of Soviet and Russian films and read excerpts from some of the greats of Russian literature. Class consisted mostly of discussions based on the films and readings, and some short essays were assigned throughout the semester. If you are at all interested in Russian culture or why Russians seem to view the world in such a different way, take this class!!

Professor Walker is an amazing professor-- he cares so much about his students being engaged and interested in the material and will work throughout the semester to ensure everyone finds something they resonate with. We watched lots of Soviet and Russian films and read excerpts from some of the greats of Russian literature. Class con …Read more

This class was very rewarding. Walker is an incredibly engaging and knowledgable professor. Expect to spend a significant amount of time on homework and studying each week. You will also have at least a quiz or test each week.