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JAMES HESLA

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 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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THEATR150 · course not matched2018-05-25

Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5

James is one of the best professors I have ever taken in UW-Mad. He is really kind to students and you will get an A if you attend all classes. The course itself is also interesting and friendly. Take a class with him if you can!

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