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ANDREW MCWARD

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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POLISCI 356
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. Mcward is one of the best professors at Denison, especially in the PPA department. He is also a great professor for intro classes and engages the class through group work, activities, and group projects. You learn a lot in that class, and there are not that many assignments. If you have to take an intro course, PLEASE take it with him.
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POLISCI 356
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Andrew is great. Hilarious, caring, smart, all of the above. The class was graded entirely on three papers and two exams, although you could earn participation credit in the simulation and discussion sections to bump your grade up. Grading turnarounds are long, but not his fault (TAs). Great class, highly informative, very dense content.
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POLISCI 356
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Absolute baller of a prof. Lectures were super easy to pay attention to, papers were always on interesting topics, readings were sometimes tough to get through but they were more just supplemental to the lectures anyways. He's super helpful in office hours and really knows how to connect with students. AND he's easy on the eyes too??? 15/10.
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Classes with ANDREW MCWARD

POLISCI 356

Principles of International Law

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POLISCI 356 is a survey of international law focusing on interactions among states, organizations, and other international actors.

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Andrew Mcward

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Fall 2019–Spring 2023

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Spring 2023POLISCI 356Principles of International Law
Fall 2022POLISCI 356Principles of International Law
Fall 2021POLISCI 356Principles of International Law

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