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NADAV SHELEF

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Raw average: 3.66/5 from 32 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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POLISCI 529
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
He is a very knowledgable guy and very unbiased especially with such a hard to teach topic. A lot and I mean A LOT of reading, (sometimes 100 pages a week) but if you are motivated to learn about the topic, none of the reading is irrelevant. Gives weekly timed quizzes based on reading. I learned a lot though
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POLISCI 120
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Prof. Shelef is obviously very intelligent and well-informed about current events as well as the realities of the political world. Did an exceptional job of presenting all political systems' pros and cons (read: didn't try to sway you one way or another). Lectures were super informational and Shelef has a witty sense of humor.
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PS665 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Shelef is extremely intelligent and informed about Israeli Politics. I felt that I gained a comprehensive understanding of their government and how it has come to be. The simulation at the end was very useful and a fun way to put what we learned into practice. He was very caring towards his students.
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POLISCI 120
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I enjoyed Professor Shelef's lecture and found his class to be very interesting and engaging. He was very clear about what we needed to know and helped us understand what was going to be tested. He always took questions during his lecture and helped to make sure everyone understood the material. Overall, a very good class.
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POLISCI 120
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
I liked Professor Shelef's class. There is a lot of material to go through and it is heavy reading but if you put in work, you can get a good grade. Discussion sections are really helpful too. He teaches well.
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POLSCI665 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
He is incredibly knowledgeable. I've never taken a professor that knew more about his field. His lectures are interesting and unbiased. He answers questions at the beginning of every class. It's not an easy class, but not too tough for a 600 level course either. I can't recommend him enough
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Classes with NADAV SHELEF

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Spring 2026POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2025POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2025POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2024POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2024POLISCI 529Arab-israeli Conflict
Spring 2024POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2023JEWISH/POLISCI 341Israeli Politics and Society
Fall 2023POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2023POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2022POLISCI 699Directed Study
Spring 2022POLISCI 854Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Spring 2022POLISCI 919Seminar-advanced Methodology
Fall 2021POLISCI 800Political Science as a Discipline and Profession
Fall 2021POLISCI 801Dissertation Proposal Research and Writing Seminar
Fall 2021POLISCI 811Introduction to Statistical Computing in Political Science
Fall 2021POLISCI 919Seminar-advanced Methodology
Fall 2020POLISCI 800Political Science as a Discipline and Profession
Fall 2020POLISCI 801Dissertation Proposal Research and Writing Seminar
Fall 2020POLISCI 999Independent Work
Spring 2020POLISCI 120Introduction to Comparative Politics
Spring 2020POLISCI 919Seminar-advanced Methodology
Fall 2019POLISCI 800Political Science as a Discipline and Profession
Fall 2019POLISCI 801Dissertation Proposal Research and Writing Seminar
Spring 2019POLISCI 919Seminar-advanced Methodology
Fall 2018JEWISH 699Directed Study
Fall 2018POLISCI 800Political Science as a Discipline and Profession
Fall 2018POLISCI 801Dissertation Proposal Research and Writing Seminar
Spring 2018POLISCI 120Introduction to Comparative Politics
Spring 2018POLISCI 988International Relations Colloquium
Fall 2017POLISCI 120Introduction to Comparative Politics
Fall 2017POLISCI 854Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Fall 2017POLISCI 988International Relations Colloquium
Spring 2015POLISCI 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2014POLISCI 401Selected Topics in Political Science
Fall 2014POLISCI 699Directed Study
Spring 2014POLISCI 854Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Fall 2013POLISCI 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2013POLISCI 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2013POLISCI 698Directed Study
Spring 2013POLISCI 948Seminar: Topics in Comparative Politics
Fall 2012POLISCI 698Directed Study
Fall 2011POLISCI 854Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Spring 2011POLISCI 699Directed Study
Spring 2011POLISCI 987Comparative Politics Colloquium
Fall 2010POLISCI 699Directed Study
Fall 2010POLISCI 987Comparative Politics Colloquium
Spring 2010POLISCI 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2010POLISCI 948Seminar: Topics in Comparative Politics
Fall 2009POLISCI 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2009POLISCI 699Directed Study
Spring 2009POLISCI 854Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Spring 2008POLISCI 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2008POLISCI 948Seminar: Topics in Comparative Politics
Fall 2007POLISCI 401Selected Topics in Political Science
Fall 2007POLISCI 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2007POLISCI 401Selected Topics in Political Science
Fall 2006POLISCI 948Seminar: Topics in Comparative Politics

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