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Katherine Cramer

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Raw average: 4.96/5 from 25 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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POL515 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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. 10/10
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PS515 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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PS515 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
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.
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POLISCI 401
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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POLISCI 400
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
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!
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POLISCI 400
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Cramer is a joy to learn from. Her honors seminars are something I looked forward to every week. Would recommend her to anyone.
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