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I very much appreciated his organization, structure, and easygoing attitude. He clearly cares about the understanding of the students, and worked to ensure that his lectures were unbiased, informative, and interesting.Rate My Professors ↗
A very good instructor. He does his best to make the topic of American politics and government interesting. Read the book. It'll help tremendously and go to lecture. His lectures are easy to understand; plus he records his lecture which is very relevant if you do have to miss class. Exams are based on lectures and the textbook.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Coleman is great! He teaches PoliSci without bias (which is a major accomplishment) and really wants students to understand the material. If you've ever had an American Govt. class before you will find this class to be a breeze. Unfortunately Prof. Coleman is leaving UW at the end of this semester so you be able to take this class with him.Rate My Professors ↗
Coleman is super smart, well-spoken, and un-biased. He coordinates well with the text book (he co-wrote it, too), and his tests were all multiple choice and pretty easy! We had 3 tests including the final and one paper. He put all his lectures online so you don't have to go to class if you don't want to.Rate My Professors ↗
Amazing professor!!! Knows his stuff and articulates it very clearly. He's got a great sense of humor.Rate My Professors ↗
Coleman is one of the best professors I've ever had. Clear, concise, incredibly nice, fair grader. Take this course if you get the opportunity -- he's so knowledgeable and a great teacher!Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2014 | POLISCI 104 | Introduction to American Politics and Government |
| Spring 2014 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2013 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2013 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2012 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2012 | POLISCI 104 | Introduction to American Politics and Government |
| Spring 2012 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2011 | POLISCI 873 | American Political Parties |
| Fall 2011 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2011 | POLISCI 104 | Introduction to American Politics and Government |
| Spring 2011 | POLISCI 400 | Topics in Political Science |
| Spring 2011 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2010 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2010 | POLISCI 400 | Topics in Political Science |
| Spring 2010 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2009 | POLISCI 104 | Introduction to American Politics and Government |
| Fall 2009 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2009 | POLISCI 400 | Topics in Political Science |
| Spring 2009 | POLISCI 801 | Dissertation Proposal Research and Writing Seminar |
| Spring 2009 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2009 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2008 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2008 | POLISCI 873 | American Political Parties |
| Fall 2008 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2008 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2008 | POLISCI 104 | Introduction to American Politics and Government |
| Spring 2008 | POLISCI 400 | Topics in Political Science |
| Spring 2008 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2007 | POLISCI 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2007 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2007 | POLISCI 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2007 | POLISCI 873 | American Political Parties |
| Spring 2007 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2006 | POLISCI 104 | Introduction to American Politics and Government |
| Fall 2006 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2006 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2006 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
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