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ETHAN KATZ

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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HIST223 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
I took muslims and jews of the mediterranian with Katz. He was thoughtful and sensitive to all viewpoints. He was also willing to look over your essay before you turned it in, so you could get the best grade possible. Awesome teacher.
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Classes with ETHAN KATZ

HISTORY 223

Explorations in European History (h)

3–4 credits

HISTORY 223 is a variable-topic course exploring European history, with specific content determined by the instructor's expertise.

No offering record · Spring 2009

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Ethan KatzEric W. Platt

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Fall 2006–Spring 2009

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Spring 2009HISTORY 223Explorations in European History (h)

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