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SAMUEL ENGLAND

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Raw average: 2.43/5 from 28 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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AF300 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
Worst professor I've ever had at Madison. Very opinionated, if he doesn't like you, you won't do well...
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AF201 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
(Actually for AF129, the main FIG class for Africa on a Global Scale) This class was pretty interesting, but is very project and field trip heavy. However, if you express interest in your work and participate, you will be fine. (He did inadvertently make us pay for ingredients to make something for a class dinner and an uber)
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AFRICAN 201
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
Terrible professor, assigns inaccessible material that would require paying extra and is really niche. Would ask niche questions that wouldn't really connect to anything. Cool articles but i can't say i've learned anything substantial about the african diaspora. Spent so much time on the class and gained nothing from it
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AF201 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
I thought the class was really dumb, but I can see where some might find it interesting. Kinda a tough grader for no apparent reason. Participation is super important. Half of class is just the professor making niche references and being shocked when no one knows who invented Palm Wine music or that no one speaks Afrikaans. Course code AFR129.
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INTLST 266
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor England is one of my favorite professors I have ever had in undergrad. His lectures are extremely engaging, and he is highly knowledgeable. Class = reading-heavy, but nothing more than I would expect for this level and content. Offers lots of extra credit and is very reachable through email and office hours. Put in work and be rewarded!!
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INTLST 266
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
Hours of prep material for each class which adds up. Is passionate about the course but you have to teach yourself. Frustrating to know what the learning objectives are for exam prep. Exams felt extremely difficult for anyone without background in the Middle East.
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Classes with SAMUEL ENGLAND

AFRICAN 231

Introduction to Arabic Literary Culture

Credits unavailable

Introduction to Arabic literary culture, covering literary, musical, and visual arts traditions up to the 21st century.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Samuel England

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
AFRICAN 990

Thesis

1–9 credits

AFRICAN 990 is an advanced thesis course providing mentored reading, writing, and research for dissertator students.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Luis MadureiraSamuel England+4 more

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AFRICAN/INTLST 302

Arabic Literature and Cinema

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Introduction to contemporary Arabic literature and cinema, examining political, social, and cultural contexts.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Samuel England

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026 · limited sample

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026AFRICAN 231Introduction to Arabic Literary Culture
Spring 2026AFRICAN 990Thesis
Spring 2026AFRICAN/INTLST 302Arabic Literature and Cinema
Fall 2025AFRICAN 990Thesis
Fall 2025AFRICAN/HISTORY 129Africa on the Global Stage
Fall 2025INTLST 266Introduction to the Middle East
Spring 2025AFRICAN 990Thesis
Spring 2025AFRICAN/INTLST 302Arabic Literature and Cinema
Spring 2025INTLST 266Introduction to the Middle East
Fall 2024AFRICAN 700Reading and Writing African Cultural Studies
Fall 2024AFRICAN 990Thesis
Fall 2024AFRICAN/INTLST 302Arabic Literature and Cinema
Spring 2024AFRICAN 990Thesis
Fall 2023AFRICAN 231Introduction to Arabic Literary Culture
Fall 2023AFRICAN 990Thesis
Fall 2023INTLST 266Introduction to the Middle East
Spring 2023AFRICAN 990Thesis
Spring 2023AFRICAN/INTLST 302Arabic Literature and Cinema
Spring 2023INTLST 266Introduction to the Middle East
Fall 2022AFRICAN 203Introductory Topics in African Literature
Fall 2022AFRICAN 231Introduction to Arabic Literary Culture
Fall 2022AFRICAN 990Thesis
Spring 2022AFRICAN 203Introductory Topics in African Literature
Spring 2022AFRICAN 999Independent Reading and Research
Spring 2022INTLST 266Introduction to the Middle East
Fall 2021AFRICAN 905Seminar in African Cultural Studies: Topics
Fall 2021AFRICAN/INTLST 302Arabic Literature and Cinema
Spring 2019AFRICAN 201Introduction to African Literature
Spring 2019AFRICAN 300African Literature in Translation
Fall 2018AFRICAN 700Reading and Writing African Cultural Studies
Fall 2018INTLST 266Introduction to the Middle East
Spring 2018AFRICAN 300African Literature in Translation
Fall 2017AFRICAN 100Introduction to African Cultural Expression
Fall 2017AFRICAN 300African Literature in Translation
Fall 2017AFRICAN 321First Semester Arabic
Spring 2017AFRICAN 201Introduction to African Literature
Spring 2017AFRICAN 605Advanced Topics in African Cultural Studies
Fall 2016AFRICAN 901Seminar in Modern African Literature
Spring 2016AFRICAN 201Introduction to African Literature
Spring 2016AFRICAN 300African Literature in Translation
Spring 2015AFRICAN 201Introduction to African Literature
Spring 2015AFRICAN 901Seminar in Modern African Literature
Spring 2013AFRICAN 300African Literature in Translation
Fall 2012AFRICAN 300African Literature in Translation
Spring 2012AFRICAN 300African Literature in Translation
Spring 2012AFRICAN 699Directed Study

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