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NATHAN GIBSON

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Raw average: 3.27/5 from 15 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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MUS103 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
This class was a lot of work for just being a 3 credit course. Some readings were estimated to take 49 minutes. There is both a final exam and a final project which is an hour long podcast. Studying for core classes along with this final and project was very stressful. However, the professor is very interested in what he does which is appreciated.
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MUS103 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
This class is not difficult at all. Professor Gibson is a nice guy who is passionate about what he does. Take the class if ur looking for an easy A
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MUS103 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He wore the sweater from The Big Lebowski during one of his lectures. cool dude
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MUS103 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Nate is my friend and music 103 is a little dumb sometimes but Nate cares a lot so that's sweet.
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MUS103 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
Was looking forward to this course because of the folklore aspect, but there was none of it :( Prof is an odd dude who has knowledge but not in teaching. 100 level course and wanted to give us a 20 page paper assignment? Way too much work for very little points. Attendance is huge part of your grade so don't miss any classes! His TAs sucked too lol
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MUS103 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
Projects are pointless and take forever to complete. Attendance is required. Class is dumb, lots of way easier classes if you need a humanities credit.
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Classes with NATHAN GIBSON

An introductory ethnomusicology course exploring music cultures of the world beyond traditional music history.

No offering record · Spring 2025

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Fall 2020–Spring 2025

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2025FOLKLORE/MUSIC 103Introduction to Music Cultures of the World
Fall 2024FOLKLORE/MUSIC 103Introduction to Music Cultures of the World
Fall 2022MUSIC 405Seminar: Cultural Study of Music

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