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One of the best courses I've ever taken. I thought it was going to be hopelessly boring, but man I was wrong. The readings were pretty long and you HAVE to read them to pass, but they are usually interesting (sometimes not). No pressure of exams - it's all essay based. Only three 3-4 page papers and an online response post each week. Take it!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Schatzberg is a great professor. He clearly enjoys what he teaches and has a passion for the topics. Definitely expect a lot of reading though. Most of the readings are interesting, but some can be dry. He took a lot of our feedback to heart, and may change the more dry readings. Would for sure recommend him as a professor!Rate My Professors ↗
I am very pleased with this class. He assigns three 3-4 page essays instead of exams, and I feel that really helped me apply the material instead of memorize it. Is it an "easy-A?" - nah, you work for your A. However, there is not a lot of pressure that would be typical in an exam-based class. Lectures are interesting and I highly recommend it.Rate My Professors ↗
One of the best professors at Madison IMO. Would suggest this course to anyone. Is really clear in lectures and for the most part on grading, and always gives amble opportunity for kids to do well in the class. It can be a lot of reading but most of the material was really engaging and interesting anyway. Lots of writing but most are 1pgersRate My Professors ↗
Professor Schatzberg is really passionate about the subjects he speaks about. He is energetic in lectures which make the boring subjects a little easier to listen to. No midterms or final just three (3-4 page) papers. The TA Stephen was a tough grader on the papers but he said if you show improvement over the semester, your grade will reflect.Rate My Professors ↗
Lectures are engaging, and actually very interesting. Reading assignments are not boring and correlate with discussion in lecture. I recommend this class!Rate My Professors ↗
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