[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjgxMzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2021-12-31 16:46:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material for this class can be challenging, but the lectures really bring all of the information together. It is clear that Professor Kaiser is truly interested in the material and extremely knowledgable about each topic we discuss, I definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTYwMTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2018-12-27 02:11:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my most engaging and enjoyable courses taken thus far. Content was very interesting but sometimes repetitive across units (as to be expected). There were discussion posts, two exams, and a final project, but grading definitely wasn't too harsh. Show up to class and participate, and you should do well. There's even some movies for homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjU3ODUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2018-03-15 18:30:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course is relatively easy but its pretty boring. The material is very repetitive. The topic is interesting but I almost feel like all his lectures could be done in one three hour symposium.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4OTY1Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2011-08-30 14:39:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meh, it was an easy class, but some of the material just makes no sense whatsoever.  This class reminded me of my freshman poetry class, rambling about things that sound good are better than knowing anything about the subject matter.  Geopolitics is not a real field.  Nice guy but the class becomes tedious and boring 2 months in.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTM0MzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2011-05-05 14:20:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, very nice and explains everything in detail. If you go to class and pay attention 80% of the time you will get A no prob. Don't take this class if you're not interested in IR and currents events. He is not pompous or arrogant at all. Graduating senior, one of my favorite classes at UW. Also, no stupid busywork at home.2papers2tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDI3MDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2010-07-17 01:42:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of best classes I've ever had at the university.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MzQ0OTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2010-06-17 16:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class.  The material is quite interesting, and Kaiser knows what he's talking about.  He's a nice guy, and very helpful.  Watched a lot of awesome movies.  The perfect summer course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDMzMzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2009-02-01 21:13:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting class about geopolitics - a lot of material dealing with current global issues (terrorism, economic crisis). He's an engaging professor and very straightforward. Take this class, you'll love it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0Njg1MTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2008-07-24 17:50:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic professor! I had him for 101 and 318, and while 101 was a lot of work, it wasn't difficult. Just stay on top of it. 318 analyzes a lot of movies/video clips/speeches. As long as you show up for lecture and pay attention you'll do fine.  He hands out study guides for the 2 exams, and practically outlines papers for you in his prompts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzg3MzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG318","course_id":"GEOG 318","course_uid":"course_958d94c47b2fdfdbf2b0d308","review_date":"2007-01-17 19:25:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"GEOG 318 is a political geography class, pretty much an overview of the history of the field and its theories. If you're into this sort of thing, the professor is quite knowledgeable. However, he repeats and retreads the same material a lot. Lectures tend to be pretty dull, but the readings are interesting (although superfluous).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]