Fall 2026

Forward? the Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present

Explores the history, current meaning, and future of the Wisconsin Idea through reflection and dialogue.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Harry Brighouse4.3/5

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.60 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

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Prerequisites

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C&ESOC/HISTORY/POLISCI/SOC 259

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.57/5 from 53 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction2 / 300
LEC 002Classroom Instruction10 / 1000
DIS 301Classroom Instruction2 / 200
LEC 001Classroom Instruction15 / 300
LEC 002Classroom Instruction13 / 1000
DIS 301Classroom Instruction15 / 200
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 300
LEC 002Classroom Instruction3 / 1000
DIS 301Classroom Instruction0 / 200
LEC 001Classroom Instruction2 / 300
DIS 301Classroom Instruction2 / 300
LEC 002Classroom Instruction18 / 1000

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.60 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

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Topics

  • History of the Wisconsin Idea
  • Contemporary and future implications of the Wisconsin Idea

Skills

  • Reflection and dialogue on the Wisconsin Idea

Grades

Latest available · Fall 2023— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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Catalog & offerings

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Selected offering source records
C&ESOC/HISTORY/POLISCI/SOC 259 · Fall 2026

Forward? The Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present

Recorded 2026-09-07
C&ESOC/HISTORY/POLISCI/SOC 259 · Fall 2026

Forward? The Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present

Recorded 2026-09-07
C&ESOC/HISTORY/POLISCI/SOC 259 · Fall 2026

Forward? The Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present

Recorded 2026-09-07
C&ESOC/HISTORY/POLISCI/SOC 259 · Fall 2026

Forward? The Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present

Recorded 2026-09-07
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