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Genevieve Bates

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 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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What students say

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356 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
She's truly awesome and you can tell she really cares about her research and teaching.
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356 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Lecture slides pulled almost directly from the book. For this reason, I rarely attended lecture. The book is dense, but read and you'll know everything to know for the tests (plus examples in the slides). The 2 noncumulative exams were designed to make you succeed (MC, T/F, matching) with EC. Discussion attendance is required. Would take again 100%
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356 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Bates was amazing! Her exams were straightforward and as long as you knew the reading material and went to most of the lectures you were fine. In office hours she is so engaging and kind and went out of her way to help me find resources to add to my understanding. Would absolutely take again!
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356 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
I took Principles of intl law w Professor Bates and I loved it. The class is relatively easy if you show up, take notes, read course materials, and study for the exams. Both the midterm and final exams require intense studying if you want a good grade. Also, she is very knowledgeable and makes the lectures engaging and informative. Would take again
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Classes with Genevieve Bates

LEGALST/POLISCI 352

Transitional Justice in World Politics

3–4 credits

Introduction to transitional justice in world politics, examining how local, domestic, and international institutions address the legacies of human rights abuses.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.68 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=49 letter grades).

Genevieve Bates

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample
POLISCI 356

Principles of International Law

3–4 credits

Survey of international law focusing on states, organizations, and EU actors; provides tools to understand how international law works.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.62 GPA, 84.4% A/AB (n=96 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.71 GPA, 84.8% A/AB (n=99 letter grades).

Genevieve Bates

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027LEGALST 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027LEGALST/POLISCI 352Transitional Justice in World Politics
Spring 2027POLISCI 356Principles of International Law
Fall 2026LEGALST 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026POLISCI 601Proseminar: Topics in Political Science

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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