Fall 2026

Topics in Global Security

INTLST 401 explores contemporary issues in international studies with a focus on global security.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Ronald Machoian3.8/5

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Workload features manageable reading and essay-based exams, with grading described as fair and not overly strict.

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INTLST 401

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Raw average: 4.60/5 from 5 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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Ronald Machoian is described as a passionate and lenient instructor who uses personal anecdotes to make lectures engaging. Reviewers note that while he is detailed and realistic, he rambles entertainingly and clearly defines expectations. Participation is cited as a key factor for grades, and the workload is considered manageable.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

RONALD MACHOIAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction23 / 226

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Student experience

the class

Students highly praise Dr. Machoian as a passionate, engaging, and caring instructor who makes lectures lively and impactful.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.71 GPA, 87.2% A/AB (n=39 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=48 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Workload features manageable reading and essay-based exams, with grading described as fair and not overly strict.

Participation significantly influences grades, and assignments are student-driven, allowing focus on personally interesting topics.

Topics

  • Global security
  • Contemporary international studies issues

Grades

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INTLST 401 · Fall 2026

Topics in Global Security

Recorded 2026-09-07
INTLST 401 · Fall 2026

Revltn&Insrgncy: In Theory&Exp

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Recorded 2026-09-07

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