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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDc4MDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2026-01-12 04:19:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eat before class! Also, actually do the readings BEFORE class!! Follow both of these, and you will be fine. To study for exams, just follow the first 'outline' he makes during class for each reading. If you can teach your friends the basics about topics w/o looking at notes, ex: authors def of state, you will be fine! (\"The instructor\" is great)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzg2MzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2025-12-23 18:59:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The instructor (iykyk) might seem intimidating but is actually quite nice and has a dry wit. There are lots of readings and they can feel dense at times, but he breaks them down in a digestible way. Exams seem daunting but they're graded very lightly. It can be rough going through 2.5 hour lectures w/o devices but there are breaks and snacks!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzM5NTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2025-12-19 01:44:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class but be ready to read, we go through many great authors covering states/regimes, revolutions, and collective action. Could not recommend this class more to those interested in political sociology. Put in the work and you will see results! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzM5Mzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2025-12-19 01:31:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor!!! If you have the time to read definitely take this course. It's very challenging and you have to actually do the work but you will learn so much!! The professor is so knowledgeable and seemed to really care about our class doing well. 10/10\n(graded on 3 exams, 2 comments, and participation in lecture)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjc1MzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2025-12-16 03:00:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my favorite classes I have taken during my time at UW! Definitely challenging, but well worth it and applies broadly across the social sciences. I would highly recommend! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzI1NDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2025-10-16 23:00:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ermakoff is a little tough, but he is an amazing and brilliant lecturer and I very much admire him and was very happy to be in his class! Honestly one of my favorite classes I have taken at UW. He could be a pretty funny guy at times too, and we had a snack in each class. Highly recommend! Yes, there is a lot of reading, but it is doable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzA5NzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2025-10-12 21:30:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super long lecture, get yourself some caffeine before going. The amount of reading is insane for one class. Currently studying for the midterm, and I am hopeless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjIzNjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2021-11-11 03:42:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ermakoff manages to make a 2.5 hour lecture feel like an hour. His lectures flow really organically, making them easy to follow while also covering a lot of material. He balances academic rigor and some funny asides in a way that keeps the lectures lighthearted while still being productive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTYxMTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2013-12-15 14:46:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome class - take it. Prof. is helpful and funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjk5ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2013-05-07 19:20:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Ermakoff is incredibly unclear and seems angry most of the time.  The readings for this class are unreal--sometimes over 300 pages a week. I have no idea how his rating is so high.  I went to talk to him during office hours and he is condescending and unhelpful. Do not take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzEzOTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2012-05-19 11:08:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"After having just finished Soc 624 & 678, I felt compelled to remark on taking class(es) with Prof. Ermakoff: I have never taken a more insightful, engaging course than 624 or 678. Both are 'challenging' given the complexity subject matter itself - but the classroom environment is so open (helpful&stimulating). B/c word limit, advice: TAKETHECLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5ODI5MDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2012-02-15 15:39:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic lecturer.  Be prepared to take hand-written notes considering he doesn't allow computers in class.  Reading was interesting and well analyzed by Ivan.  Midterms are easy as long as you take good notes and study off of them well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTYwNTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2011-12-18 15:01:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting class but the readings are very long and difficult.  Also, the exams aren't worth very many points but they are a huge portion of you grade","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:37.519264+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2ODMyMDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1330390","instructor_name":"Ivan Ermakoff","course_label":"SOC624","course_id":"SOC 624","course_uid":"course_8e23b7a0811db134024c08a1","review_date":"2010-02-26 02:08:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ermakoff is great.  Take a class with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1330390","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]