Aili is a pretty good prof. Attendance for this class was manditory, but there wasn't a discussion either. Assignments are super light, and the 6 quizzes are super easy, and we're allowed to miss one as well. Only drawback is the 10-12 page research paper due before thanksgiving, but we do get to choose the paper topic.

Prof Tripp definitely knows what she's talking about, however, she's much more of an academic than a teacher. Unclear expectations, you basically have no grade until the last week of class. Lectures are incredibly statistic-heavy and can be very unengaging. Wouldn't recommend.

I don't agree with the majority of these negative reviews. Perhaps Prof. Tripp changed her teaching methods from student feedback, but we definitely used the textbooks and changes to the syllabus were well-communicated. Prof. Tripp is incredibly educated, experienced, and well-connected. Her lectures were bursting with knowledge. I loved this class

This class was the most unorganized class I have ever taken on campus. We frequently had due dates changed last minute or sprung on us last minute. She is passionate about the material but does not know how to convey it in a way that makes sense or flows from lecture to lecture. I can honestly say I wish I never took this class.

Attendance is not technically part of the grade, but the class is small and she KNOWS when you are not there. Show up, or you will lose her respect. Her class and research are fascinating and the class is not difficult if you show up and do the readings. She can be a confusing communicator at times, but her passion makes the class well worth it.

This "Women in Politics" class sounded interesting going into it, and Tripp is such a nice person, however her lecture style is unbearable and boring. Do not buy any textbooks, they are unnecessary as exams only cover lecture material. 4 quizzes, 2 take home essay exams, 1 8-10 pg research paper, participation and attendance counted in grade.

Most worthless course I have taken as a PS major at UW. No direction, completely unstructured and you learn nothing (besides about her own personal accomplishments). On the bright side, easy A if you have prior knowledge. But don't take this class if you want to learn anything or feel like there was some reason you went to class.

Professor Tripp knows a lot about this field, she was especially great with quotas and women in legislature, but outside of that she isn't great at teaching the other material. Interesting stuff but class sometimes was pointless when she'd ramble. Assigned about 800 pgs of reading the last month of class. Took attendance to force us there.

Do not take this course with her, you won't learn much at all. Lectures are extremely scattered and really elementary level.

A nice, friendly woman. Lectures are okay,sometimes a little scattered. Overall the class is easy, easier than I would have liked for a 600 level course. Material is pretty elementary and doesn't dig too deeply. Exams are essay take-home and not difficult if you do the readings and pay attention.

Terrible lecturer. Does not convey information well. She seems like she knows what she is talking about though. Gets easily distracted and flustered.

Horrible. The class should have been great, but her lectures are incomprehensible. She is a very nice lady, and she really means well, and she is a great writer, but she just cannot lecture. She also gets very upset when students need clarity on a concept or when students are trying to discuss class problems. Never again.

Unless you've studied in Africa, do not take her African politics course. You're at a strong disadvantage if you don't have an African politics background. Lectures aren't always that clear. Very general course - you really never get a chance to learn about specific countries...