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AMAZING! Genuinely, this class made me sure of my major (polisci) and was overall so interesting bc of Kathy. There was a reading and 250 word response due before every lecture but the readings were always so interesting. I LOVE how she formats her lectures to be more like group discussions, keeping everyone engaged with the talk. 10/10Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Cramer is one of the best professors I've ever had. She cares about her students, inspires them, has done amazing work, answers questions clearly in class/office hours, and overall is just a great person. I loved PS 515 Public Opinion, and I will be taking more of her classes.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Cramer is fantastic, but the students in 515 treat it as this bastion of open and honest discussion where people are able to candidly disagree with one another, and I just don't see it. I took it last year, and every table I sat at, all I observed was everyone (myself included) agreeing with one another.Rate My Professors ↗
Kathy is absolutely amazing. I loved every minute of 401 and am honestly sad it's over, because that class is my favorite I've taken so far. The weekly readings seem daunting but are honestly really accessible as far as political science journals go! I cannot recommend taking a class with her enough.Rate My Professors ↗
She was an incredible political science professor I would recommend to anyone! Her honors seminar was well thought out and well-run. She genuinely cares for each of her students and is accessible should you need her!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Cramer is a joy to learn from. Her honors seminars are something I looked forward to every week. Would recommend her to anyone.Rate My Professors ↗
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Explores how U.S. public economic thinking shapes political choices, actions, and government participation, with some international context.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
This course examines the formation of opinions within and among political publics and their role in the development and practice of governmental policy.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.80 GPA, 89.4% A/AB (n=94 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 97.9% A/AB (n=97 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.79 GPA, 89.6% A/AB (n=96 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Research and Thesis course taken under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent work conducted under the direction of a staff member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 307 | Political Behavior and the Economy |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 515 | Public Opinion |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 904 | Seminar-american Politics |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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