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MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN

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Raw average: 4.19/5 from 43 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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HIST205 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Chamberlain is, by far, one of my favorite professors. His stories and lectures on architecture were especially interesting. He never took attendance, but I still attended every lecture out of sheer interest in the class and his lectures.
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HIS205 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
I only took this course for 8 weeks, but I was still left with an indelible impression. Class, professionalism and dedication. Also, he is a foremost expert on a fascinating region of the world I wish hed be a little more dialectic, deductive and explanatory than so inductive and primary source heavy. Be prepared ask questions, complex region.
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HIST205 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Prof. Chamberlain knows everything there is to know about Middle Eastern history! His lectures are very traditional, with no slides or outlines posted online. There are a lot of readings, but students are not tested on them. There are two six-page papers, and one paper due for the final exam. Other than having to write so much, I enjoyed the class!
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HIST225 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Chamberlain's lectures are off-the-cuff but extremely informative and interesting. Tests are mostly based on lecture, so the readings (while helpful) aren't always used. His stories about travel and architecture are also fascinating.
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HIS439 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Chamberlain is one of the best Professors as Madison. A giant in the field, but it hasn't gone to his head. Study your ass off for the midterm. Download everything from Learn at UW; He provides you with massive resources. Go to office hours to work on papers when your have a good first draft . He is an incredibly kind person! Take this class!
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HIS205 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Inspirational. I moved to a different state and to a different college. There is a big hole in my gut where I could've taken the class and I will never get that opportunity, heard lots of good things about him.
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Classes with MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN

HISTORY 225

Explorations in Third World History (h)

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HISTORY 225 is a variable-topic course exploring third world history, with specific content determined by the instructor's expertise and interests.

No offering record · Fall 2017

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Michael Chamberlain

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2013–Fall 2017
HISTORY/RELIGST 205

The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500

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This course covers the development of society and culture in the Middle East and North Africa from the emergence of Islam to early modern times.

No offering record · Fall 2017

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Michael Chamberlain

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2013–Fall 2017

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Fall 2017HISTORY 225Explorations in Third World History (h)
Fall 2017HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Spring 2017HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Fall 2016HISTORY 225Explorations in Third World History (h)
Fall 2016HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2016HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Spring 2016HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Spring 2016HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2015HISTORY 225Explorations in Third World History (h)
Fall 2015HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Spring 2015HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Spring 2015HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2014HISTORY 225Explorations in Third World History (h)
Fall 2014HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Spring 2014HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Fall 2013HISTORY 225Explorations in Third World History (h)
Fall 2013HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2013HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Spring 2013HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Spring 2013HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2012HISTORY 680Honors Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2012HISTORY 690Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2012HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Spring 2012HISTORY 200Historical Studies
Fall 2011HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Fall 2010HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2010HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Spring 2010HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Spring 2010HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2010HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2010HISTORY 999Independent Work
Spring 2010RELIGST 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2009HISTORY 680Honors Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2009HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2009HISTORY 690Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2009HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2009HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2009RELIGST 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2009RELIGST 699Directed Study
Spring 2009HISTORY 600Advanced Seminar in History
Spring 2009HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2009HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2008HISTORY 680Honors Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2008HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2008HISTORY 690Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2008HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2008HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2008HISTORY 999Independent Work
Spring 2008HISTORY 680Honors Thesis Colloquium
Spring 2008HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2008HISTORY 690Thesis Colloquium
Spring 2008HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2008HISTORY 999Independent Work
Spring 2008RELIGST 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2007HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2007HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2007HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2007HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500
Fall 2007RELIGST 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2007HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2007HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2006HISTORY 680Honors Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2006HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2006HISTORY 690Thesis Colloquium
Fall 2006HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2006HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2006HISTORY/RELIGST 205The Making of the Islamic World: the Middle East, 500-1500

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