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DAVID MCHUGH

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Raw average: 2.00/5 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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LIS 202
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
LIS 202 easy class. They say lectures are mandatory but there are rly only three classes during the semester when he gives out an attendance quiz- so do with that what you will. Discussions are required, and there are 3 essay exam's in class. Besides that super easy class.
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LIS 470
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
This class was very frustrating. It was one big group project that was meaningless. He is terrible with dealing with group conflicts, essentially punishing anyone who comes forward to talk about issues. He seemingly had no plan to check in on any group and make sure work was divided evenly. The lectures are worthless and almost nobody shows up.
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LIS 470
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
McHugh talks, a lot. We have two, 75-minute lectures a week, the second one meant for hands-on studio time. Often, McHugh would talk through the first lecture, and eat up most of our time in the second lecture talking about either himself or the content we already went over. This would be okay if either himself or the content were interesting.
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Classes with DAVID MCHUGH

LIS 202

Informational Divides and Differences in a Multicultural Society

3 credits

LIS 202 explores information access barriers for low-income ethnic/racial minority communities and introduces the contemporary information society from a sociological perspective.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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David Mchugh

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026
LIS 640

Topics in Library and Information Studies

1–3 credits

LIS 640 covers current issues in library and information studies not addressed in depth elsewhere or combining facets of existing courses.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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David MchughBarbara Alvarez+8 more

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026LIS 202Informational Divides and Differences in a Multicultural Society
Spring 2026LIS 640Topics in Library and Information Studies
Fall 2025LIS 470Interaction Design Studio
Fall 2025LIS 640Topics in Library and Information Studies
Spring 2025LIS 640Topics in Library and Information Studies
Spring 2025LIS 644Digital Tools, Trends and Debates
Fall 2024LIS 640Topics in Library and Information Studies
Fall 2024LIS 644Digital Tools, Trends and Debates
Spring 2024LIS 470Interaction Design Studio
Spring 2024LIS 640Topics in Library and Information Studies
Fall 2023LIS 644Digital Tools, Trends and Debates
Fall 2023LIS 646Introduction to Info Architecture and Interaction Design for the Web
Spring 2023LIS 640Topics in Library and Information Studies
Spring 2023LIS 644Digital Tools, Trends and Debates
Spring 2016LIS 644Digital Tools, Trends and Debates
Spring 2015LIS 644Digital Tools, Trends and Debates

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