# Eric Carlsson — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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### name

Eric Carlsson

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## reviews

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    "comment": "Carlsson is a great professor. He really likes it when you participate in class. He's a tougher grader than other history professors but he is really caring and accessible. Really sweet guy and interesting class. ",
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    "comment": "Carlsson is my most favorite professor of all time. He cares so much, is incredibly knowledgeable, and is so willing to learn. The readings are difficult, but doable, and the workload is appropriate for the level of the class. Would recommend taking anything with him if you can, or just talking to him. ",
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    "comment": "I took 208 and 209 with him a few years ago, and I still find myself thinking about some of the lectures and reading material even to this day after graduation. If youre searching for answers to tough, abstract questions, these courses are for you. Not because he has answers, but because its one of the few times in life you can explore them.",
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