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Original student reviews · all captured dates
My least favorite class on campus. The readings were old and outdated, and Marty structured the class so that students had to present the material almost every day and he just stood and kind of facilitated discussion. His essay questions were confusing and lectures were just us discussing with no real information on what was right or wrong.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor was great, but the rubric for the class wasn't that laid out for the fall 2025 semester. Could have been more prepared for class sometimes, but he knew his stuff and made the class interesting through discussion.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Davidson's class is insightful and eye-opening, although it could be hard to digest if you're not familiar with some of the concepts. The exams can be a bit confusing, but he accommodated for questions that seemed to cause common confusion. I found the lectures very interesting and found that I got a lot out of the class.Rate My Professors ↗
Super nice and chill professor. The class is pretty repetitive and term heavy, but I ended up finding the stuff at the end of the year pretty interesting. He's also a fair grader and very willing to explain things if you don't understand them. He also likes getting feedback to improve. I'd take the class again.Rate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to race and ethnic politics in the U.S., examining mutual influence between race/ethnicity and the political system.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Marty Davidson
Marty Davidson taught a discussion-based course where students frequently presented material, and he was described as fair and willing to explain concepts. While some students found the class repetitive, term-heavy, and lacking clear grading rubrics or direct answers, others found it insightful and interesting. Exams were noted to be confusing, though Davidson accommodated common questions.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 304 | Race and Ethnic Politics in the United States |
| Fall 2026 | LEGALST/POLISCI 418 | Crime and Politics |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 170 | Research Methods in Political Science |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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