Comparative Politics of Sport
POLISCI 635 explores the political economy, culture, and identity politics of sport at all competitive levels.
Summary
Historical reviews of Nils Ringe: Nils Ringe is an exceptional instructor who made this course a favorite, characterized by his accessibility, humor, and helpfulness.
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Prerequisites
Course mapSophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI 106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standing
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- POLI SCI 106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017
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Professors
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Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical instructor Nils Ringe is described as an unbelievable, nice, and accessible professor who taught the course very well. Reviewers highlight his helpfulness as an instructor and grader, noting the class was their favorite academic course.
NILS RINGE is recorded teaching in Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
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Historical reviews of Nils Ringe: Nils Ringe is an exceptional instructor who made this course a favorite, characterized by his accessibility, humor, and helpfulness.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2018: 3.35 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.72 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).
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Historical reviews of Nils Ringe: Students report high satisfaction, praising the professor's nice demeanor and effective grading.
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