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RYAN OWENS

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Raw average: 3.84/5 from 19 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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What students say

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PS601 · course not matched2024-09-02

Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5

He stared directly at the eclipse.

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PS601 · course not matched2024-02-25

Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5

Uses fear tactics and confusing

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PS414 · course not matched2023-12-21

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Good lecturer, an hour and 15 minutes is not boring. I really learned a lot about the subject in Professor Owen's class. The grade consists of 2 midterms and 1 final. The grading is fair, and you have chances to save your grade even if you bombed one.

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PS401 · course not matched2023-05-16

Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5

I really enjoyed prof Owens. Since he has a Phd and Law degree it was great to hear from him as a prospective law student. His lectures are interesting and engaging but he does ask for a lot of participation. He is a pretty tough grader, but he gives very thorough feedback so you can improve. Grade is 5 memos, 6 discussion posts, and participation.

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PS601 · course not matched2023-05-04

Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5

Owens was a phenomenal professor. He's very clear on course expectations & was accessible when students needed help. I feel this was the most real-life applicable class I've ever taken. Not denying this class is a lot of work, but it's 600 level class so it's harder than a strictly undergrad class. I can't emphasize enough how great the class is.

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PS411 · course not matched2021-12-20

Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5

Very good lecturer. Course is organized clearly. Lecture is essential

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