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DENIA GARCIA

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Raw average: 4.10/5 from 10 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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PUBAFFR 200
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
Good lecturer, all quiz material was covered in lectures/slides. Midterm grading was difficult and not explained clearly, make sure to ask for clarification. Generally easy class, just make sure you know whats going on.
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PUBAFFR 200
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Denia is super nice and a fair grader. The midterm is graded blind and the final testimony you go over a lot in discussion so it's easy to get an A on. Lecture attendance isn't counted and slides are posted, but you have to go to discussion. You get one miss regardless of any excuse so beware of that. Topics are interesting and I learned a lot.
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PUBAFFR 200
Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
This class with Garcia is very easy. Lecture attendance is not mandatory and the slides are posted, but go to discussion for attendance. No exams, just a paper for the midterm and final. Easy course for Public Policy minor. Be ready for class activities in both lecture and discussion, however.
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PUBAFFR 200
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
TA's grade blindly, and they are very tough. Only two actual assignments in the semester, so it is tough to pull your grade up.
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PUBAFFR 200
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I learned a lot in PA 200- Prof. Garcia's lectures were very thorough and she did an excellent job covering potentially sensitive subjects in a respectful manner. Weekly quizzes are pretty easy, especially if you do the readings. Overall a decent class, but definitely go to your TA for additional feedback on papers as the midterm is graded blind.
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PUBAFFR 200
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
I would definitely recommend her. All of her lectures were very interesting and she is very respectful when talking about sensitive topics. Sections were also very engaging and pretty fun. The weekly quizzes are a breeze if you go to lecture (or just do the reading).
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Classes with DENIA GARCIA

Examines how public policy shapes inequality across racial and ethnic groups in areas like labor, education, and housing.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026

Covers current issues in the formulation, implementation, and analysis of public policy.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026PUBAFFR 520Inequality, Race and Public Policy
Spring 2026PUBAFFR 974Topics in Public Affairs
Fall 2025PUBAFFR 200Contemporary Public Policy Issues
Spring 2025PUBAFFR 520Inequality, Race and Public Policy
Spring 2025PUBAFFR 974Topics in Public Affairs
Fall 2024PUBAFFR 200Contemporary Public Policy Issues
Spring 2023PUBAFFR 520Inequality, Race and Public Policy
Spring 2023PUBAFFR 974Topics in Public Affairs
Fall 2022PUBAFFR 520Inequality, Race and Public Policy
Spring 2022PUBAFFR 520Inequality, Race and Public Policy
Spring 2022PUBAFFR 974Topics in Public Affairs
Fall 2021PUBAFFR 200Contemporary Public Policy Issues
Fall 2020PUBAFFR 200Contemporary Public Policy Issues

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