Spring 2027

Topics in Global Security

Topics in Global Security covers contemporary issues in international studies in global security.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 David Fields3.9/5Ronald Machoian3.8/5

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Past student reviews · Ronald Machoian

Assignments were student-driven, allowing learners to focus on topics that interested them. The instructor made it clear what students needed to remember despite occasional entertaining tangents.

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Prerequisites

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INTLST 401

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Spring 2027
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Raw average: 4.43/5 from 7 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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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.47 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

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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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Past student reviews · Ronald Machoian

Ronald Machoian teaches a security studies course with manageable reading and interesting content. Past students found exams fair and essay-based, with grading that was not hard but strongly reflected participation. Machoian was described as passionate and detailed, often weaving personal anecdotes into lively lectures. Assignments were student-driven, allowing focus on personal interests, and the instructor was noted for caring about student well-being.

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

DAVID FIELDS is recorded teaching in Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 100
LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 220

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Ronald Machoian

Students described Dr. Machoian as a passionate lecturer who weaves personal anecdotes into lively classes. He prioritizes student well-being and encourages engagement through detailed, realistic teaching.

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

Past student reviews · Ronald Machoian

Assignments were student-driven, allowing learners to focus on topics that interested them. The instructor made it clear what students needed to remember despite occasional entertaining tangents.

Past student reviews · Ronald Machoian

One student noted that participation significantly influenced the final grade, as the instructor closely observed who engaged. Exams were essay-based and described as fair, with manageable reading loads.

Topics

  • Contemporary issues in international studies in global security

Grades

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Catalog & offerings

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Selected offering source records
INTLST 401 · Spring 2027

Topics in Global Security

Recorded 2026-10-14
INTLST 401 · Spring 2027

US-Korean Reltns 1882-Present

Recorded 2026-10-14
INTLST 401 · Spring 2027

Culture, Strategy, & Security

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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