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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3061854","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:47.829411+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjA3MTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3061854","instructor_name":"Abiral Phnuyal","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2025-01-27 15:18:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Abiral is kind, smart, and knowledgeable. He creates a comfortable environment in his classroom. The class material is interesting and thought-provoking. The essays are open-ended and therefore not difficult if you put in effort. There is a lot of reading and it can be tough to get through and understand as it's old stuff. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3061854","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:47.829411+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzA4MzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3061854","instructor_name":"Abiral Phnuyal","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2024-12-15 16:58:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Abiral was very passionate and invested in what he was teaching, but it was easy to get started as someone with little background in Philosophy. He was easy to work with and made the whole class feel involved. This class had a lot of reading, but he gives that disclaimer at the beginning of the semester. Overall a great course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3061854","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:12.465296+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxOTA5Nzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1825750","instructor_name":"Brian Gingerich","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2013-06-20 15:27:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rob helped me to understand the material in this course and encouraged me to formulate my own ideas and opinions from the reading.  He was available for regular office hours and allowed open but guided discussions in class.  Rob also gave constructive criticism for papers and exams which helped me to improve my writing and literary analysis.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1825750","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzE3MDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:816195","instructor_name":"Grant Nelsestuen","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2022-12-19 14:26:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grant is an absolute king. Lectures are very interesting and he often makes short tangents and/or jokes to keep it entertaining.  You can tell he's passionate about what he teaches. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/816195","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzk2ODEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2012-06-09 17:05:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Schweber was the greatest professor I have ever had. He has an intense interest in his students and is extremely helpful. His lectures are incredibly interesting and he makes them fun and entertaining. He is also brilliant. I highly recommend him along with the class Political Theory, very interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTUwMDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2011-01-17 17:13:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class drove me nuts. Because there are only 2 exams and I got an AB on the first it was impossible for me to get an A in the class. The grading is subjective and its really hard to get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTA3MDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2010-03-24 20:30:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Schweber is an engaging lecturer, extremely well-versed in the course material, and fair in his policies regarding tests and readings.  The readings can be long at times, but are reasonable for the most part.  The TA you are assigned will influence your overall experience considerably, however. A VERY interesting class, highly recommended","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzE0OTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2009-11-04 18:36:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most interesting class I have ever taken. Awesome. I think he has read every book ever written. Take him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDk3NTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-04-26 00:52:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"a great guy. recommend with no question","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTYwMzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-01-13 13:50:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the most amazing professor. His lectures are captivating, and help you understand the text better then you thought you ever could. I never missesd a lecture because class was so helpful and interesting. Take this class! I promise you will love it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjU4OTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-12-18 12:20:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Simply put- GREATEST PROFESSOR EVER!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjUzMjc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-12-15 00:00:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Schweber is a God. He is an amazing lecturer, besides being slightly hard to understand sometimes, he is truly captivating. He is a top gun, the champaign of professors. Grading is not that hard. Worth just sitting in on his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzM1ODI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-12-07 13:42:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am just in complete admiration of the man to convey a very boring and otherwise hard to follow text to the class and make it entertaining and easy to follow, and then he applies much of what he says in today's world. without a doubt, one of the smartest people i have ever come across.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDkzMjc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-12-04 19:26:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He knows what he's doing.  Awesome teacher.  I LOVE his class.  I'd take a class even if i hated the subject, as long as he were teaching it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDUxMzI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-12-04 00:07:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Schweber is a great professor, very entertaining and intelligent.  He talks a little fast sometimes, but has a great sense of humor and really makes dry texts interesting and brings out a lot of detail.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTIxODQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-12-02 19:40:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives absolutely the most amazing lectures you're likely to experience, period.  Also has the habit of playing music as people are filing in to the lecture hall -- everything from Renaissance church music to 60's rock.  Distinctive, intelligent and awesome.  I walk out of every lecture saying "wow".","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODE1NDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-12-01 22:32:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! Very knowledgable about the subject matter, at times it is a little intimadating.  The only tests in the class are take-home essay questions that you can work in a partner with and turn in together for the same grade.. you can also work with as many people as you want.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODk4MDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-11-19 01:38:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof, super interesting, insiteful, and brilliant, easy grades, good content, great humor!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:27.987655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDM0Nzk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464204","instructor_name":"Howard Schweber","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2004-11-15 19:16:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great guy, an interesting but somewhat excentric professor. You will enjoy his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464204","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTk5Mjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2024-04-18 04:12:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took ILS 205 Fall 23 and would highly recommend it. He's a fantastic lecturer- I always felt like I really understood the dense readings after lectures. I had Avramenko himself for discussion and liked it- he really pushed students to think more about the texts and truly listened to everyone's personal thoughts and philosophical ideas. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODczMDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2024-01-12 15:15:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take class if you want easy humanities credit. Grade is entirely dependent on TA and A's are hard to come by. I didn't read a single of the 7 assigned readings, all I did was show up to every lecture and take notes. He doesn't post anything so lectures are crucial. Finished with an AB.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU3Mzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2021-12-26 20:24:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing prof. Definitely recommend to any incoming freshman or even sophomores. Lectures are usually entertaining and hilarious. Classwork is tolerable, lots of reading, but even if you don't do the readings you'll be fine. Great class and great guy overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ5Mjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2021-12-24 16:47:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"ILS 205 is very reading heavy, so if you don't have the time to either read the 7+ books, or at least their summaries, I would not recommend. However, if Plato, Aristotle, etc. are people you are interested in, I would absolutely recommend. He is an amazing lecturer. Def my favorite professor I've ever had. Super funny guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTYwMDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2018-12-27 02:04:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avramenko is an incredible lecturer and person. I almost dropped the course after seeing the reading list, but his lectures made me stick around. Really interesting content, and discussions are worthwhile and engaging. Show up/pay attention, do the readings, and study a little, and you should do just fine in the course. Would definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTAwODc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2018-01-25 00:41:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is a lot of classical reading involved with ILS 205! If you don't feel comfortable reading Plato, Homer, etc, then this class is not for you. Prof. Avramenko can seem a bit pretentious at times but is overall an excellent lecturer. His lecture outlines are not posted online, so take good notes in class. The exams and 1 paper are fairly easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTYwNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2017-12-12 19:19:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is ridiculously easy if you read what's assigned (and have some interest in it) and show up to lecture. Like Avramenko says, he's not trying to trip you up at all - all exam questions are very fair and straightforward. Lecture is so important!! He explains literally everything that could be on the test thoroughly","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTkxNzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2017-11-29 17:20:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avramenko makes an otherwise fairly boring class topic so interesting. So much required reading that I would usually hate, but because he's so entertaining I'm obsessed. Taking 206 next semester because I just love.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTM2Nzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2017-07-17 12:14:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avramenko is an okay professor. His sense of humor comes out during lecture, but can come off as arrogant at times. Overall, the class was easy if the reading is done.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTYyNDgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2017-03-29 01:14:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Avramenko is a very smart man, he speaks very clearly and he makes things interesting and easy to understand.  One bad thing about his lectures was his talk about his political beliefs.  Since it was election season I understand it was hard, but it definitely took away from his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjU4NDE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2016-11-27 14:16:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I enjoyed this class, however I found Avramenko's lectures a bit hard to follow at times. Maybe it just didn't vibe with my learning style. I felt that he kind of jumped around on subjects and that made it feel unorganized. He certainly knows what he is talking about though!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDg1NDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2016-10-26 23:55:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm in love with ILS 205, I actually signed up for it on accident and it was the best mistake of my life. Avramenko is very funny and engaging. I can actually understand Plato's Republic because of this class. I'm already looking forward to signing up for ILS 206 for next semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTk0Mjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2016-01-26 12:00:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hes lectures were very interesting, I learned a lot from the class. His tests were straight forward and you did well in the class if you showed up to class, went to discussion and read the books.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTMxMjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2014-12-18 10:46:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avramenko is awesome. His ILS 205 and 206 courses actually steered me in the direction I'm heading in. Arrogant? Not really. Some people here mistake brilliancy with arrogance, and that's sad. Don't let those reviews turn you away. He's so smart, clear, and hilarious. Take his class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzc0OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2014-01-20 21:16:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hes lectures were very interesting to listen too and i learned a lot from them. His tests were straight forward and you did well in the class if you showed up to class, went to discussion and read the books.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk1MzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2013-12-10 17:34:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes his class very interesting and plays music before each lecture, but assigns a lot of reading.  If you go to class and do the readings, his class is not that difficult","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjU0Nzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2013-05-02 01:57:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor! Avramenko is clearly very passionate about the subject and relates things in class to the world. He plays a song at the beginning of every class. Tons of reading, but you can just skim and he'll explain what you need to know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTc0ODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2012-12-27 15:03:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would've loved this class if not for the fact that the TA determines your entire grade.  Professor Avramenko is one of the coolest, funniest, most knowledgeable professors I've had but the course involves a lot of considerably superfluous reading assignments and an inevitably less qualified TA. I'd rather audit this class than take it for a grade","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODk4ODkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2012-11-27 23:14:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"great class! it is very clear that avramenko loves this subject. the tests aren't that bad if you study and discuss well in your section. taking 206 next semester and i'm excited!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDMxMzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2012-06-21 10:50:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not expect to like this class, but I LOVED it. The readings were great and Professor Avramenko was awesome. he played music at the beginning of class that tied into that day's discussion, and it was obvious he loved the topic. if I have a chance to take the \"sequel\" of this class, I am definitely going to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTU4MjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2011-12-18 04:18:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lecturer. His lecture material is important, since 30% of the tests are from the key terms he defines in class. The rest is on an essay with prompts that are interesting and graded rather easily. Overall good professor, 205 is a take if you need to take some more credits.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTgyOTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2010-12-17 19:56:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams have very little to do with what you read.  Go to lecture, study the terms he gives you and you'll do fine.  He maybe a little bit haughty but not to bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTc1Mzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2009-09-06 11:20:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He gives such great lectures. It's as if he tells each one as a story. The connections he makes are insane and really opened my eyes to what I was missing in my thinking about the world. I guess some people think his intelligence comes off as arrogance, but I don't see it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzkyODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2009-01-20 00:17:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome Professor, makes you think and conveys things in a new way that open new ways of thinking","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzUwODE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2009-01-10 16:21:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"theee best professor ive ever  had. interesting, thought-provoking, abstact. he sarts each lecture with a son, and then relates it to the lecture. can you imagine comparing aerosmith and plato? amazing class; i suggest that everyone take it. a lot of reading, but h explains everything in lecture. grades depend on your t.a. (get a good one!)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzAxMDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-12-31 20:40:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"He speaks dreadfully slow. Considering the material is interesting, he could have done a lot more with lecture. He comes across as really pompous, but some people dig that. I found it annoying. Since the tests were stupidly constructed, you don't have to read. You should though so you get something out of the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjY3MTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-12-22 23:19:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely keeps lecture interesting.  Great professor, but your grade really depends on your TA...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTg3MTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-12-13 23:30:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"A really great class and amazing professor, truly recommended! There is a fair amount of reading, but he basically summarizes most of it in class. After the first 2 or 3 lectures, it really easy to get into the swing of things and understand the style in which he teaches. Any comments on here about how he is pretentious and arrogant are just false.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDg1MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-12-02 12:08:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"ILS 205 is a great class.  Yeah, it's hard and you may not get Intermediate credit but it's interesting stuff and relevent to those interested in political science.  You WILL read a lot so keep this in mind but it's a lot of fun.  My favorite class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTg0MzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-11-12 21:17:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an interesting guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODc0ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-10-16 16:39:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really terrible. Just going to say. Within a month, I found him to be a pretentious, self-preening, ass who spends most of his time glorifying his own ego. The class is way harder than the 200 level describes, AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODQyMzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-09-30 16:06:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"he's so cute and funny!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODMwNTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2008-09-23 18:55:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"ILS 205:  A 200-level, 3 credit course, that does not count as being "intermediate".  Yet 3 weeks into the semester you are tested over 750+ pages of reading material... Avoid!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODI0OTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2007-12-13 17:32:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best class I had all semester. Avramenko comes off as arrogant at first, but then you really start to understand his sarcasm and his reasons for it. Readings are very interesting, and you will learn so much, not just about political science or history, but about life in general. TAKE THIS CLASS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzI3NjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2007-11-30 14:02:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Full of Youth, fun, tells great stories, and relates to younger generation. Still watches south park. Best prof ever, clearly states ideas in a way that MAKES you want to learn with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjc0OTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2007-11-18 19:13:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very enjoyable man. It was always worth going to class. I thought the exams were tough, and my ta was not very good. Try and figure out who the good ta's are because they determine your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTg5NDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2007-04-09 21:28:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a very good professor. He definetly knows the material and it's clear that he wants everyone else to love it as much as he does. Reading is a necessity. Sometimes it's hard to understand but section can clarify things. Exams are hard but if you read and go to class you're fine. I definately recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzM1NDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2007-01-07 16:08:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avramenko is a really cool guy.3 Tests and a paper, a lot of ways to do well. He keeps lectures interesting and its easy to understand the topics if u can sift thru his lectures. A lot of reading but most of it is very interesting. Get to know ur TA, ur grade is heavily dependant upon how they view ur writing style. Definitely recomend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjcyNDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2006-12-22 21:44:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting class, don't have to do the readings. Studying necessary for exams, but a good grade is not hard. Overall, recommended. TA Brandon is by far the best.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTM0Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2006-12-06 16:35:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good teacher, he thinks his jokes are hilarious (which they usually aren't) but that in itself makes the class more interesting.  He can come off as a jerk, but his lectures are very entertaining and as long as you aren't easily offended he's a fun professor to have.  He gets the info across without boring the**** out of his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDgzNzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2006-11-28 21:12:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good class, young & cool professor, easy to follow.  You can get away without reading but you'd have to study really hard.  T/A's are really good, especially Brandon.  There's one paper and 3 tests, not too bad.  Avramenko is HOT.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDgyNzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2006-11-28 18:53:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lectures! As long as you have a general interest in the topic in the first place, not hard at all to enjoy this class. He's brilliant and clearly knows his stuff. He's funny and very relatable to the students. Kind of intimidating to ask questions - he might make fun of you, but he really is a great professor. Loved the course - an easy A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzI2MDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2006-10-27 19:40:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good at relating everything to the students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzEzNzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2006-10-24 23:48:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is pretty much my favorite professor. He is a very good lecturer, I never have a hard time paying attention. He's also really funny which always makes class more enjoyable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODU4MzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2006-05-10 00:51:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"In rare fashion, I took 206 before 205, so I had a small leg-up in the class.  But for a  young, new professor, I found him very effective.  Confident, smart, funny/witty, and comfortable up front.  One of the better professors I've ever had - I would suggest his class to anyone considering taking this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjM2MjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-12-21 19:07:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think the applause he got after his last lecture speeks for itself. Students love this guy, his lectures are interesting, lively and you really don't have to do the reading cuz he summerizes it all for you in lecture. The class was farely easy as the exams, and paper topics were not that challenging whatsoever","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDI4ODQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-12-01 18:36:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great lecturer, very interesting and makes you interested in what he is talking about. He is also really funny!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTkxNzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-11-27 21:09:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"While the class is interesting, he's a pompous ass. I'm not a big fan. He thinks way too highly of himself, obviously thinks he's attractive and therefore can saywhatever he wants. He thinks he's way funnier than he actually is. I find him annoying, which is unfortunate because so many other people on this site seem to adore him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTgyMDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-11-24 10:26:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think I'm in love with him.  Enough said.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTY0OTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-11-21 19:10:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the funnier, better professors. I sat around a lot of people who didn't appreciate him, but I think this is a good prof for a sort of lousy class. whoever said he made this class, they're right. Without him, this would be an awful class. Take him for something like Poli Sci, it would be infinately smarter.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwODU3NTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-11-08 22:10:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best class I've ever taken...or I guess best professor I've ever had...he's really funny, liberal, witty, and the lectures are incredibly helpful- the tests are fair also. Plus, as far as professors go, he's not too bad to look at either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjg4NjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-11-02 21:18:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He makes the class.  Without him as the professor, this class would suck.  he is amusing, smart, liberal and an overall great lecturer.  I would recommend this class to anyone and plan on taking the sequel.  Not to mention hes soo CUTE with that canadian accent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.583287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjU4MDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:715075","instructor_name":"Richard Avramenko","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2005-10-28 14:16:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's really fun and you learn a LOT.  You get to read all the classics that you feel like you SHOULD read at some point in your life, but wouldn't unless you had to.  Prof. Avramenko does a nice job keeping things interesting and relating ancient seemingly obsolete things to modern day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:12.896560+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjY0NjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816265","instructor_name":"Thomas Bunting","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2015-12-12 21:32:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a great professor. He made the topic very interesting. He has quite a dry sense of humor, but he makes us all laugh every class. Most enjoyable lecture I took this semester! There is a lot of reading, but it's all pretty interesting content, and his reviews of the readings are super interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816265","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:12.896560+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk1NjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816265","instructor_name":"Thomas Bunting","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2013-12-10 17:57:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome TA.  Really encourages discussion in his sections.  Makes material and discussion interesting and entertaining.  Definitely recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816265","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:12.896560+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDg5NjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816265","instructor_name":"Thomas Bunting","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2013-12-10 11:35:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super smart guy, knows his stuff. Entertaining and funny. Would highly recommend this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816265","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:12.896560+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDg5NTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816265","instructor_name":"Thomas Bunting","course_label":"ILS205","course_id":"ILS 205","course_uid":"course_dac3c0e554bb8fd4c39452f9","review_date":"2013-12-10 11:27:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very funny. Knows his stuff. Helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816265","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]