[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:30.571330+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODg3MTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:280850","instructor_name":"Craig Werner","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2003-12-11 20:40:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the most challenging course I have taken in college.  Professor is a good speaker but not very accepting of students questions.  It's a tough Comm B class, but it's well worth taking, and it will make your writing improve by leaps and bounds.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/280850","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.314911+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDUxNTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3014232","instructor_name":"George Clark","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2024-05-13 18:43:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"We had lecture once a week, and he started doing quizzes after every one because no one would show up. His lectures were boring and unnecessary, but the readings were kind of interesting. ILS200 is discussion heavy, so lectures were unrelated. We were given assignments every other week, so be prepared to write and speak a lot. Ok comm b cred.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3014232","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:06.969684+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTUzNTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:816195","instructor_name":"Grant Nelsestuen","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2023-05-18 16:21:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were not mandatory, but I enjoyed going because he is clearly passionate. My grade was more determined by my TA and discussion participation. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/816195","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:06.969684+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzY4MTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:816195","instructor_name":"Grant Nelsestuen","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2023-04-30 21:52:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take this class if you need a Com B! The lectures weren't mandatory, but he offered extra credit if you could answer a question based on the lecture each week. You do not need to go to lectures to do well in the class. Discussions are mandatory and vary based on your TA. There aren't too many papers, and I never felt stressed or overwhelmed. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/816195","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:42.270573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjg4MzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744325","instructor_name":"Kirstin Anderson","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2022-05-09 19:32:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Anderson is one of those professors that make you think, \"wow, I really wish every other professor of mine would care about me and be as accommodating\". I highly recommend meeting with her beyond class so she gets a better understanding of who you are as a student and from there will accommodate you as need. AMAZING! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744325","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:42.270573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTQ2NDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744325","instructor_name":"Kirstin Anderson","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2022-04-25 16:49:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would definitely recommend this course. Professor Anderson is very passionate about what she is teaching. She makes the lectures very engaging and interesting, they feel much shorter than they are. The papers were always assigned 2 weeks before the deadline and the prompts/rubric were very clear and transparent. Exams were not bad at all either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744325","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:42.270573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDUxMzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744325","instructor_name":"Kirstin Anderson","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2022-04-10 22:32:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would definitely recommend. Clearly outlines what will be on exams, super easy as long as you go to lecture and look at the study guide. Really like her teaching style, and I think her lecture's are super straight forward and productive. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744325","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:42.270573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU1MTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744325","instructor_name":"Kirstin Anderson","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2021-12-26 03:48:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy and doable. Kinda interesting speeches and writings. Most of the literature is written by Caucasians, I wish they diversify it in the future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744325","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:42.270573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTk4ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744325","instructor_name":"Kirstin Anderson","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2021-12-19 20:31:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Anderson is genuinely really nice and wants her students to succeed. You can get an A in the class by not reading any of the assigned readings easily. I would say though that lectures are kinda boring but this year is her first year of teaching. Easy Comm B or humanities credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744325","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:42.270573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTYyNDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744325","instructor_name":"Kirstin Anderson","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2021-12-16 20:56:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although I ended up getting an A, the lectures and course content was horrible. I got lucky with a really good TA, but Andersons' lectures are boring, condescending and she treats her students like children. Her policy will not even allow laptops in the lecture, which is frankly out of touch. The class might be better with a different prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744325","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:48.960770+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjI4ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1082257","instructor_name":"Shifra Sharlin","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2010-10-03 19:26:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"The TA that I had was TERRIBLE. She was SO unprofessional. I kid you not, she brought her daughter into the class and let her draw on the board while teaching, more than once. She was late several times, and would not cater to student's schedules when it came to seeing her outside of class. She canceled class on short notice several times as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1082257","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:48.960770+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2ODYyODUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1082257","instructor_name":"Shifra Sharlin","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2010-03-10 17:39:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class because her ratings were so high.. plainly put: Lecture is worthless but its 30 percent of your grade so you have to go. Discussions are boring and all you read is black civil rights movement texts. If anything, this course should be an ethnic studies credit as well as com b. Skip this class..it's not all it's cracked up to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1082257","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:48.960770+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTM1NDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1082257","instructor_name":"Shifra Sharlin","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2009-06-05 13:59:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was the best class I have ever taken at Madison or at any institution for that matter.  Whether or not you need Comm B you should take this class and it will change your life.  Don't let the first day intimidate you, its not as difficult as she makes it out to be and you will be happy you stuck it out. Absolutely amazing, TAKE THIS CLASS!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1082257","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:48.960770+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODMzMzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1082257","instructor_name":"Shifra Sharlin","course_label":"ILS200","course_id":"ILS 200","course_uid":"course_d36506bb8ebe07b832e1c3a3","review_date":"2009-05-13 22:49:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just a gem of a teacher. She is an amazing person. I would honestly take a class with her regardless of the content. She's understanding, fun, intelligent, and arranges the curriculum around student interests. She's the best teacher I've ever had and I think she should be the professor of the year. She's so sweet. Seriously take a class with her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1082257","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]