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Junda Li

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Raw average: 2.29/5 from 7 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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POLISCI 350
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
If you engage with the professor, you'll find that he is very willing to explain things to you.
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POLISCI 350
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
Honestly, 350 wasn't too bad, but I would definitely recommend taking econ 101 (micro) beforehand for sure. The midterms were a lot of writing and sometimes unclear, but Junda was happy to clarify if anyone had questions. He was also accessible outside class and engaging in lecture-- smart guy, but you need to read AND go to lecture to do well.
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POLISCI 350
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
He has a passion for Econ, but lectures are incredibly hard to follow and exams are ridiculously long and scrutinized. Clearly smart in his subject but I would wait a few years at least before taking another class of his. Teaching is not an inherit skill for everyone.
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POLISCI 350
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
Not a bad guy, the lectures are just incredibly boring. Each exam is an 8 page paper, so get ready to write.
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Classes with Junda Li

POLISCI 350

International Political Economy

3–4 credits

POLISCI 350 analyzes the interaction of politics and economics in the international arena, focusing on trade, monetary, and financial relations in developed and developing economies.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Junda Li is described as a personable and accessible instructor who cares about students, though his teaching style is frequently criticized. Reviewers report that his lectures and slides are disorganized, boring, or hard to follow, making the material difficult to conceptualize. While he is willing to clarify questions, his exams are characterized as long, writing-heavy, and graded harshly.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025

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