# Eleanor Powell — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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## instructor

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### name

Eleanor Powell

### email

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#### quality

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## term

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## reviews

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    "comment": "Prof Powell was great in poli sci 400. Lectures ended right on time or slightly earlier. Posts slides, and tests are related exactly to them. Lots of reading outside of class (40-80 pg a week) but it makes the course so much easier if you do them. ",
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    "comment": "Prof. Powell is amazing, esp for this class! The simulation organization is great, and the homework is super easy. Readings are interesting, and her lectures are actually interesting. She also connects them to current events which is great. Tests are also easy, with a cheat sheet. Highly recommend!",
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    "comment": "Makes you pretend like your a member of Congress but its really fun because you can write your own legislation and debate it. Love you Ellie!",
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