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IRENE KATELE

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Raw average: 4.82/5 from 87 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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LEGALST/SOC 131
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Katele is the best professor I've had on campus. She is interesting, engaging, and thought-provoking. To top it off, she actually cares about her students and makes sure everyone feels like they understand the material. Even if it's outside of your major, take 131 with Katele! You certainly won't regret it.
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LEGALST/SOC 131
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Katele is the best professor on campus hands down. I have never left a class and have been sad that there were no more lectures. I will truly miss this class.
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LEGALST/SOC 131
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
There's a reason there are so many green faces for Katele. I left the last day with my jaw dragging on the floor. This class is a must-take in my opinion. Truly an inspirational lady that demands hard work and effort.
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LEGALST/SOC 131
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Great teacher. Amazing Class. Exams are hard but fair. Does not curve. Class averages are BC. Very interesting class.
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LEGALST/SOC 131
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Very interesting class. Katele is great during lectures and brings in several high profile guest lecturers. The material is not too complicated, but the tests are harder than anticipated and really test to see if you know the details. Great class if you're interested in Law.
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LEGALST/SOC 131
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Katale makes lecture engaging and makes attending class enjoyable. If you attend lecture and read the assigned material you should have no trouble receiving an A. She is by far my favorite professor.I loved this class.
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Classes with IRENE KATELE

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