MACHIAVELLI AND HIS WORLD introduces major works of Machiavelli via close reading in cultural and historical contexts.
Students must complete all readings before exams and maintain high attendance, as attendance constitutes a large part of the grade.
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Kristin Phillips-Court receives criticism for disorganized lectures, vague communication, and tangential teaching styles that confuse students. Reviewers report that her slides lack detail and her large-class format frustrates those seeking structured guidance or clear assignment expectations.
Other reviewers praise Phillips-Court as a brilliant, passionate, and caring instructor who makes content engaging and is deeply knowledgeable. These students highlight her welcoming office hours and inspiring dedication, describing her as a unique and valuable teacher worth taking.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 3 / 118 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 1 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 2 / 25 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 118 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 6 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 3 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 1 / 25 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 5 / 118 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 3 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 2 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 58 / 118 | 1 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 25 | 1 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 22 / 25 | 0 |
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Kristin Phillips-Court is praised by some as a brilliant, passionate, and caring instructor who makes the content engaging and is easy to do well with.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.44 GPA, 71.6% A/AB (n=102 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.80 GPA, 90.4% A/AB (n=104 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.71 GPA, 89.3% A/AB (n=112 letter grades).
Students must complete all readings before exams and maintain high attendance, as attendance constitutes a large part of the grade.
Other reviewers find her lectures disorganized, tangential, and confusing due to sparse slides, leading to stress and a reliance on TAs for clarity.
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Machiavelli and His World
Recorded 2026-09-07Machiavelli and His World
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