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PSCI0219 with Erik Bleich4 days ago

I found this course to be incredibly fun and engaging, with discussions helping reinforce memorability of the readings. Exams were mostly fine and I found the final presentation project to be incredibly enjoyable. My only gripe is that Erik Bleich is a harsh grader

Tough GradingChill and RelaxedEasy Exams
4hrs / week Impossible difficulty Extremely high value Would take again
PSCI0109 with Gary Winslett5 days ago

Each week is a different focus, looking at specific world political conflicts and relations. Winslett does a really good job telling the historical background of nations leading up to the modern international politics. The class consists of lectures and a discussion, with readings being assigned before each class. The readings aren't graded necessarily, but they're very helpful for lectures and discussions. There were three projects throughout the semester: A group oral exam, a group research paper, and a group presentation. These were for the most part the only grades of the semester save attendance and participation. Overall I learned a ton from this class and gained a lot of knowledge. I would recommend this to others.

Each week is a different focus, looking at specific world political conflicts and relations. Winslett does a really good job telling the historical background of nations leading up to the modern international politics. The class consists of lectures and a discussion, with readings being assigned before each class. The readings aren't …Read more

Fast-PacedProject ExamsConstant Reading
3hrs / week Some difficulty Very high value Would take again
PSCI0311 with Caileigh Glenn9 days ago

Professor Glenn clearly knows her subject and is a strong lecturer in terms of content. That said, the lectures can sometimes feel a bit disengaging, as they are very heavy on technical details and dates, which can make it hard to stay focused. At times it feels like a lot of information is being delivered all at once. The discussion sections were much more engaging. We often broke into small groups to work through questions, which I found really effective. The course had two midterm papers, a final research paper, and an exam. One downside was the timing of grading. We received our midterm paper grades right before the final exam, which made it harder to use that feedback moving forward.

Professor Glenn clearly knows her subject and is a strong lecturer in terms of content. That said, the lectures can sometimes feel a bit disengaging, as they are very heavy on technical details and dates, which can make it hard to stay focused. At times it feels like a lot of information is being delivered all at once. The discussion …Read more

Chill and RelaxedFair GradingConstant Reading
3hrs / week Some difficulty Extremely high value Would not take again
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