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Super sweet and very passionate about the topics covered, and can speak from her own experience too! So so so much reading for every class, graded on participation during class as well. Essays and final project are alright, grading is kind of subjective, but not bad. Grading for group projects is really easy as long as you try your best.Rate My Professors ↗
Very kind professor who is clearly knowledgeable about her topic of expertise. Makes the class about learning and not about your grade, and it is very helpful when you need aid. Would definitely recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Shalaby incorporates elements of other courses she offers into unrelated courses. I will let you read into that as you will.Rate My Professors ↗
Marwa is THAT GURL! Literally the nicest poli sci prof ive ever had. She is so helpful, even letting you redo essays because she truly wants you to learn and not worry about your grade. Her passion for what she teaches is infectious. She is extremely witty and blunt, which i found hilarious. I completely recommend her if you have to opportunity.Rate My Professors ↗
Lectures are student-led so can be boring, be ready to read a lot. Assignments are 2 5-page response papers, 1 10-page research paper, and 2 presentations. Marwa is smart, funny, kind, and open-minded. She is a very nuanced person, so if you don't like being shown all sides of things, you won't like her. She speaks Arabic, English & probably moreRate My Professors ↗
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Completion of the senior honors capstone project begun in Gender and Women's Studies 681, supervised by an advisor in the women's studies program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.50 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Honors in the Major in Political Science thesis research and writing (continuation ofPOLI SCI 681).
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study involves directed study projects for juniors and seniors, arranged individually with a faculty member.
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 | GEN&WS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis II |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 691 | Senior Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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