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Matt Hermann

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Raw average: 2.50/5 from 2 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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What students say

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JOURN 651
Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
Took Journ 350 class. Nice guy, but grading is incredibly subjective and is centered around a semester-long group project. Material is relatively niche. If you like subjective grading where other group members can affect your whole grade, then this is the course for you.
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JOURN 651
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
First time the class was taught in person so it was pretty disorganized and frustrating. A semester-long group project with unclear grading criteria and unhelpful feedback. Prof. Hermann is a great person and obviously passionate about sports media and controversies which made lectures and guest speakers fun.
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Classes with Matt Hermann

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