Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
one of my favorite professors of all time! incredibly clear format with an emphasis on participation and discussion. you will succeed as long as you care at least a little bit.Rate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Liina-Ly Roos
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
She is a great teacher and very knowledgeable. I had her for first and second semester Swedish and she is the best professor I have ever had. She got to know all her students well and cared deeply for each and every one.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Liina-Ly is a phenomenal instructor. I had her for SCANDST 111 (first semester Swedish) and I could not ask for a better introductory language teacher. That being said, there is a lot to be learned in this class, and it requires you to be present everyday or you will miss important things. I would definitely recommend Liina-Ly and this course.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I love Dr. Roos. She is one of the best professors I've had at UW. She is witty, intelligent, and she really cares about your success in her class. LOTS of films, so be prepared to watch movies outside of class.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Liina-ly is such a great person and cares about her students. Swedish was fun with her, but be prepared to do lots of textbook/workbook activities as usual.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Liina-Ly is the best professor I have had at college. She is extremely intelligent and well-spoken. Her course was well-structured, discussion was fruitful, and grading was fair. Easy to get an A, but still very engaging. She assigns a lot of films, as they are a special interest of hers. I remember more from this class than any others in college.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Liina-Ly Roos
Sexual Politics in Scandinavia: Read and discuss works by Scandinavian writers of the nineteenth and twentieth century reflecting sexual politics and the roles of women in literature. Taught in English.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Liina-Ly Roos
Professor Liina-Ly Roos taught a well-structured course with fruitful discussions and fair grading, described by students as engaging and clear. She assigned numerous films outside of class and emphasized participation, with students reporting success through consistent effort.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCovers political, social, economic, and cultural development in Scandinavia since 1815, including nationalism, industrialization, democratization, welfare states, and WWII.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sampleRecorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GEN&WS/LITTRANS/SCANDST 438 | Sexual Politics in Scandinavia |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY/SCANDST 432 | History of Scandinavia Since 1815 |
| Fall 2026 | SCANDST 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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