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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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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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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026LEGALST 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2025LEGALST/POLISCI 352Transitional Justice in World Politics
Fall 2025POLISCI 356Principles of International Law
Spring 2025POLISCI 356Principles of International Law
Fall 2024POLISCI 401Selected Topics in Political Science
Fall 2024POLISCI 900Topics in Political Science

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