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RAMZI FAWAZ

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Raw average: 3.06/5 from 49 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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ENGL 457
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
I've taken two classes with Dr. Fawaz and I'd take more if I can. Few assignments but lots of reading and class is a big discussion. Midterm and final are group work but not hard. Just read assignments, bring original ideas to class, work with your group and participate and you'll get an A. He isn't obsessed with grades so you shouldn't be, either.
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ENGL 457
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Ramzi is 1 of the most inspiring professors I've ever had. He's witty, fun, open-minded, and welcoming. Sometimes says inflammatory things to get ppl thinking. If u r not familiar with gay culture/history, you will struggle. His lectures are long & he reads from a script, but the class is 99% discussion anyway. A LOT of reading but few assignments.
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ENGL 457
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
its probably an overwhelming class if you arent exposed to lgbt literatire/history but its an informative course. it is reading INTENSIVE tho 100s of pages a week. but the discussion is fun enough that its worth it
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ENG245 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Ramzi is the best professor I've ever taken. He may seem intimidating at first, but he respects hard work, asking questions, and respecting him. He knows what he is talking about, is passionate, kind, and so encouraging.
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ENGL 559
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
The class material was really difficult, but the class discussions are so helpful and professor Fawaz really explains things in a way that is relevant to the lives of his students. He's not afraid to call people out but it's done in a respectful way and it's obvious he wants his students to learn.
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ENG173 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Ramzi gives seriously in depth, unafraid lectures about film, race, gender, sexuality and society. He is incredible well-versed in his area of study, making for a well-rounded english and ethnic studies class. The course demands lots of out of class work, but if you put in the effort it is definitely worth it!
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Classes with RAMZI FAWAZ

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Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ENGL 457Topic in American Literature and Culture Since 1900
Spring 2026ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2025ENGL 822Topics in Literary and Cultural Theory
Fall 2025ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2025GEN&WS 100Open House Gender Learning Community Seminar
Spring 2025ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2024ENGL 457Topic in American Literature and Culture Since 1900
Fall 2024ENGL 559Topic in Literary or Cultural Theory
Fall 2024ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Spring 2024ENGL 799Independent Reading
Spring 2024ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2023ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Spring 2023ENGL 457Topic in American Literature and Culture Since 1900
Spring 2023ENGL 680Honors Project
Spring 2023ENGL 822Topics in Literary and Cultural Theory
Spring 2023ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2022ENGL 245Seminar in the Major
Fall 2022ENGL 457Topic in American Literature and Culture Since 1900
Fall 2022ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Spring 2022ENGL 457Topic in American Literature and Culture Since 1900
Spring 2022ENGL 559Topic in Literary or Cultural Theory
Spring 2022ENGL 799Independent Reading
Spring 2022ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2021ENGL 177Literature and Popular Culture
Fall 2021ENGL 800Critical Methods in Literary Studies
Fall 2021ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2020ENGL 245Seminar in the Major
Fall 2020ENGL 457Topic in American Literature and Culture Since 1900
Fall 2020ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Spring 2020ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2019ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Spring 2019ENGL 173Ethnic and Multicultural Literature
Spring 2019ENGL 559Topic in Literary or Cultural Theory
Spring 2019ENGL 799Independent Reading
Spring 2019ENGL 822Topics in Literary and Cultural Theory
Spring 2019ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Spring 2019GEN&WS 642Advanced Seminar in Lgbt Studies (lgbt Studies Capstone)
Fall 2018ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Spring 2018ENGL 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2018ENGL 799Independent Reading
Spring 2018ENGL 800Critical Methods in Literary Studies
Spring 2018ENGL 822Topics in Literary and Cultural Theory
Spring 2018INTER-LS 260Internship in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fall 2017ENGL 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2017ENGL 173Ethnic and Multicultural Literature
Spring 2017ENGL 245Seminar in the Major
Spring 2017ENGL 799Independent Reading
Spring 2017INTER-LS 260Internship in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fall 2016ENGL 474Topic in Contemporary Literature
Fall 2016INTER-LS 260Internship in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fall 2015ENGL 800Critical Methods in Literary Studies
Fall 2015ENGL 822Topics in Literary and Cultural Theory
Spring 2015ENGL 457Topic in American Literature and Culture Since 1900
Spring 2015ENGL 461Topics in Ethnic and Multicultural Literature
Fall 2014ENGL 559Topic in Literary or Cultural Theory
Fall 2014ENGL 800Critical Methods in Literary Studies

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