# RAMZI FAWAZ — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison [View on UW Courses](https://uwcourses.com/instructors/RAMZI_FAWAZ--instructor_6c7c96a9115510062abca327) ## Dataset ### search projection #### version 1 #### terms * 1272 * 1264 * 1262 * 1254 * 1252 * 1244 * 1242 * 1234 * 1232 * 1224 * 1222 * 1212 * 1204 * 1202 * 1194 * 1192 * 1184 * 1182 * 1174 * 1172 * 1164 * 1162 * 1154 * 1152 * 1144 * 1142 * 1134 * 1132 * 1124 * 1122 * 1114 * 1112 * 1104 * 1102 * 1094 * 1092 * 1084 * 1082 * 1074 * 1072 ### revision e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349 ### repository twangodev/uwcourses ### schema version 6 ### importer version 8 ### projection id 7eb94c60c31fe3d8ae732986b7f3d069e1345ae92fd6239119e63b9d2461969d ### observed at 2026-09-07T15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### built at 2026-10-01T19:10:41.241229+00:00 ### courses 8951 ### current instructors 5754 ### limited false ### terms * 1272 * 1264 * 1262 * 1254 * 1252 * 1244 * 1242 * 1234 * 1232 * 1224 * 1222 * 1212 * 1204 * 1202 * 1194 * 1192 * 1184 * 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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.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876332", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 4 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:10:39.222318+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM2MjA2MTY4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1876332", "instructor_name": "Ramzi Fawaz", "course_label": "ENGL457", "course_id": "ENGL 457", "course_uid": "course_00c4f5efea2a785ef579d929", "review_date": "2022-05-01 18:26:09 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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. 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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.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876332", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 4 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:10:39.222318+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM0MzY4Nzcz", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1876332", "instructor_name": "Ramzi Fawaz", "course_label": "ENGL559", "course_id": "ENGL 559", "course_uid": "course_a7df4f36fee0935fc7a0b49f", "review_date": "2021-02-17 01:26:33 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876332", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 5 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:10:39.222318+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTMxODkxNDAz", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1876332", "instructor_name": "Ramzi Fawaz", "course_label": "ENG173", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2019-05-16 16:10:22 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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!", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876332", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 4 } ] ``` ### total 49 ### page 1 ### courses | course\_uid | course\_id | | -------------------------------- | ---------- | | course\_9a5a5105a30e4752bff193b1 | ENGL 177 | | course\_00c4f5efea2a785ef579d929 | ENGL 457 | | course\_a7df4f36fee0935fc7a0b49f | ENGL 559 | ### matched true ## social Image false