# ALEXANDER TAHK — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison [View on UW Courses](https://uwcourses.com/instructors/ALEXANDER_TAHK--instructor_ab063b95d415c377805cd469) ## Dataset ### revision e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349 ### repository twangodev/uwcourses ### schema version 6 ### importer version 7 ### projection id 85abe9ff8837c2c5a134368dcc4cfc85eb723524b21ddeb3d2e953887d2f0c8f ### observed at 2026-09-07T15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### built at 2026-09-11T07:45:51.576183+00:00 ### courses 8951 ### current instructors 5754 ### limited false ### terms * 1272 * 1264 * 1262 * 1254 * 1252 * 1244 * 1242 * 1234 * 1232 * 1224 * 1222 * 1212 * 1204 * 1202 * 1194 * 1192 * 1184 * 1182 * 1174 * 1172 * 1164 * 1162 * 1154 * 1152 * 1144 * 1142 * 1134 * 1132 * 1124 * 1122 * 1114 * 1112 * 1104 * 1102 * 1094 * 1092 * 1084 * 1082 * 1074 * 1072 ### term 1272 ### departments | subject | count | | --------- | ----- | | AAE | 90 | | ABT | 20 | | ACCTIS | 36 | | ACTSCI | 14 | | AFAERO | 10 | | AFRICAN | 87 | | 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madgrades ### source instructor id 4757404 ### identity basis source\_id ### identity status source\_identified ### name ALEXANDER TAHK ### first observed at 2026-09-06 23:14:58.172943+00:00 ### last observed at 2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### ratings #### review count 7 #### quality 2.86 #### difficulty 3.29 #### quality count 7 #### difficulty count 7 #### profile id rmp:1670622 #### source url #### match basis exact\_name #### observed at 2026-09-07 16:56:53.810311+00:00 #### courses #### bayesian quality 3.4523598396641444 #### prior mean 3.6596857835465957 #### prior weight 20 ### grade statistics #### gpa 3.508 #### graded 769 #### counts * 336 * 233 * 125 * 52 * 14 * 5 * 4 #### sections 76 ### current false ### courses None recorded. ### revision e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349 ### instructor url /instructors/ALEXANDER\_TAHK--instructor\_ab063b95d415c377805cd469 ## history | term | course\_uid | course\_id | title | | ---- | -------------------------------- | 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| 1252 | course\_9947f9fb5134c87cfa7bdef3 | POLISCI 818 | MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATION | | 1252 | course\_0ad086f79f3d4866d9b151ff | POLISCI 990 | RESEARCH AND THESIS | | 1244 | course\_6ad3962ddf61b101179e6bfb | POLISCI 919 | SEMINAR-ADVANCED METHODOLOGY | | 1244 | course\_0ad086f79f3d4866d9b151ff | POLISCI 990 | RESEARCH AND THESIS | | 1242 | course\_628c34aad4628d12b8673759 | POLISCI 417 | THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM | | 1242 | course\_9947f9fb5134c87cfa7bdef3 | POLISCI 818 | MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATION | | 1242 | course\_0ad086f79f3d4866d9b151ff | POLISCI 990 | RESEARCH AND THESIS | | 1234 | course\_96583952dba35da7ad169277 | AAE/POLISCI 835 | GAME THEORY AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS | | 1234 | course\_0ad086f79f3d4866d9b151ff | POLISCI 990 | RESEARCH AND THESIS | | 1232 | course\_9947f9fb5134c87cfa7bdef3 | POLISCI 818 | MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATION | | 1232 | course\_7a5ebdac776053f2c083bd05 | POLISCI 836 | FORMAL MODELS OF DOMESTIC POLITICS | | 1232 | 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course\_9826aceabeacb595a8ac7336 | POLISCI 812 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | | 1144 | course\_a73c3a2aedbf04561a499341 | POLISCI 698 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1144 | course\_865b1bb72dbb40a60d118741 | POLISCI 699 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1142 | course\_628c34aad4628d12b8673759 | POLISCI 417 | THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM | | 1142 | course\_a73c3a2aedbf04561a499341 | POLISCI 698 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1142 | course\_865b1bb72dbb40a60d118741 | POLISCI 699 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1142 | course\_9826aceabeacb595a8ac7336 | POLISCI 812 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | | 1134 | course\_96583952dba35da7ad169277 | AAE/POLISCI 835 | GAME THEORY AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS | | 1134 | course\_52ede6015055256a4787ff8b | POLISCI 989 | AMERICAN POLITICS WORKSHOP | | 1132 | course\_628c34aad4628d12b8673759 | POLISCI 417 | THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM | | 1132 | course\_9826aceabeacb595a8ac7336 | POLISCI 812 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | | 1132 | course\_52ede6015055256a4787ff8b | POLISCI 989 | AMERICAN POLITICS WORKSHOP | | 1124 | course\_96583952dba35da7ad169277 | AAE/POLISCI 835 | GAME THEORY AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS | | 1124 | course\_7ca3686bd02a900eeb9fd3ab | POLISCI 999 | INDEPENDENT WORK | | 1122 | course\_628c34aad4628d12b8673759 | POLISCI 417 | THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM | | 1122 | course\_9947f9fb5134c87cfa7bdef3 | POLISCI 818 | MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATION | | 1114 | course\_628c34aad4628d12b8673759 | POLISCI 417 | THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM | | 1114 | course\_6ad3962ddf61b101179e6bfb | POLISCI 919 | SEMINAR-ADVANCED METHODOLOGY | | 1114 | course\_7ca3686bd02a900eeb9fd3ab | POLISCI 999 | INDEPENDENT WORK | | 1112 | course\_9947f9fb5134c87cfa7bdef3 | POLISCI 818 | MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATION | ## timeline | term | courses | | ---- | ------- | | 1112 | 1 | | 1114 | 3 | | 1122 | 2 | | 1124 | 2 | | 1132 | 3 | | 1134 | 2 | | 1142 | 4 | | 1144 | 2 | | 1152 | 2 | | 1154 | 1 | | 1162 | 3 | | 1164 | 3 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Lecture heavy and most concrete learning and material application takes place in section. Not the most amazing public speaking skills, but does not hinder learning if you are keeping up with materials. Very approachable and supportive if you seek help. ", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1670622", "quality_rating": 4, "difficulty_rating": 3 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:56:53.810311+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4MzA4NjE1", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1670622", "instructor_name": "Alexander Tahk", "course_label": "PS417", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2023-10-25 17:50:13 +0000 UTC", "comment": "Tahk is a nice guy, but his public speaking entirely affects your ability to learn in lectures. While the class is not necessarily difficult, most learning will take place outside of class. I feel bad giving him a bad rating because he is very nice, but he is almost impossible to follow and not the most charismatic.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1670622", "quality_rating": 2, "difficulty_rating": 3 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:56:53.810311+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTMxMTI2MTMx", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1670622", "instructor_name": "Alexander Tahk", "course_label": "PS417", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2018-12-21 05:19:00 +0000 UTC", "comment": "Very nice guy, who clearly knows and loves his stuff, but not charismatic at all, which makes lectures a drag. That said, he's very accessible outside of class, and he's super lenient about his exam policy. (i.e. he'll let you stay a few minutes past the scheduled end of class to finish it). Not the best, but far from awful.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1670622", "quality_rating": 3, "difficulty_rating": 3 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:56:53.810311+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTI5NDc4NjY4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1670622", "instructor_name": "Alexander Tahk", "course_label": "PS417", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2018-01-19 17:41:52 +0000 UTC", "comment": "Very knowledgeable but lectures were very long and boring. Hard material and a lot of vocabulary to memorize. Exams very difficult.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1670622", "quality_rating": 3, "difficulty_rating": 4 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:56:53.810311+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTI5MTQwNzg3", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1670622", "instructor_name": "Alexander Tahk", "course_label": "PS417", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2017-12-11 21:28:24 +0000 UTC", "comment": "Professor Tahk is clearly knowledgeable about the material and does a nice job laying out his lectures. Tests are fair and most material is relatively interesting. I would not say he is an overly talented public speaker but it in no way hinders your ability to learn the content. Bottom Line: smart guy, good professor.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1670622", "quality_rating": 4, "difficulty_rating": 3 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:56:53.810311+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTI4OTA2MzQ1", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1670622", "instructor_name": "Alexander Tahk", "course_label": "PS417", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2017-11-15 15:14:48 +0000 UTC", "comment": "Professor Tahk was the worst professor I've ever had. It is simply very hard to follow what he is saying because he speaks incredibly slowly and non-cohesively. Nice guy, but if you want to take an informative judicial class that is engaging, this is not the class that you want to take.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1670622", "quality_rating": 1, "difficulty_rating": 3 } ] ``` ### total 7 ### page 1 ### courses None recorded. ### matched true ## social Image false