Great professor. He knew a lot about environmental issues and their links to political theory. Genuninely cares about his students and wants them to appreciate the issues we discussed. He heavily emphasizes class participation, which makes the classes feel pretty engaging.Rate My Professors ↗
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JONATHAN SCHWARTZ
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Schwartz was very nice, but he kind of reminded me of a substitute teacher at times. He asks a few questions to get discussion going, but then just lets the class take over for the rest of the time. He grades very easy. This class wasn't really what I thought it was going to be, but the people made it fun.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Schwartz is very academic, which can be intimidating, but he is truly a nice guy. He questions everything and pushed you on your viewpoints. I learned a ton from his class and would strongly recommend him.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with JONATHAN SCHWARTZ
ILS 371
Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts and Literature
Credits unavailableILS 371 explores selected interdisciplinary topics in literature and art, emphasizing their social, historical, and political contexts.
No offering record · Spring 2017
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historical GPA · grades
Fall 2013–Spring 2017 · limited samplePOLISCI 699
Directed Study
1–4 creditsPOLISCI 699 offers directed study projects for juniors and seniors arranged with a faculty member.
No offering record · Spring 2017
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2013–Fall 2016 · limited sampleRecorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2017 | ILS 371 | Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts and Literature |
| Spring 2017 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2016 | POLISCI 400 | Topics in Political Science |
| Fall 2015 | ILS 371 | Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts and Literature |
| Fall 2014 | ILS 371 | Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts and Literature |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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