# Denise Wiyaka — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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## instructor

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### name

Denise Wiyaka

### email

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### last observed at

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### ratings

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#### quality

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#### difficulty

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## reviews

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    "comment": "Worst professor (professor???) I have ever had.    She is an imposter.   Miserable human being, and a total waste of my time.     So happy to hear she was removed, and I feel sorry for anyone that ever had to experience her.    Just awful.    ",
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    "comment": "Incredible professor. Uses the Socratic method in class which can be very intimidating. If you don't come prepared you will be grilled mercilessly.",
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    "comment": "Wiyaka is very interesting and have good stories, but she was inhibited by how this course was structured. I would take her for a different course based more in law than intro. We rarely discussed the many articles we read or prepared for our 6 essays throughout the year, instead watching movies. I would recommend doing your hw during these movies",
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    "comment": "She'll tell everyone that the class in impossible, but it's actually not bad at all - only 2 tests, no writing assignments. Read the cases and you're golden, she explains everything else you need in class. A bit intimidating, but a really cool lady once you get to know her. One of the best law classes I've taken on campus.",
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    "comment": "Good class--I learned quite a bit about Federal Indian Law.  She is a very intimidating prof and makes the class seem like it is harder than it is, but overall she is very helpful and interesting.  Don't be afraid to ask questions--chances are you'll feel stupid but she'll help you out.  Sometimes a bit full of herself, but she's accomplished a lot",
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