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WILLIAM BROWN

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Raw average: 4.25/5 from 4 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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STAT220 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
I like Dr. Brown and would take his classes again in further studies. Dr. Brown is a dedicated professor who cares for his students and listens to different opinions. He is responsible and responsive to students' questions and concerns. There are also extra credit assignments at the end which you can use to boost your grade. I recommend Dr. Brown!!
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CA355 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
best class i could have at 8:50am. both bill and the powerpoints are hilarious.
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HIST440 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
Tough class. There is a lot of reading required(9 books) and exams are typically id's and essays. It's helpful to have some knowledge of history of that region, otherwise places/names can be a bit confusing considering the time span covered. Prof. does have the most AMAZING voice though. Very mellow even though class can drag on for eons.
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HIST440 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Prof. Brown is very knowledgeable, but he wants you to read a ton of things. If you don't mind a heavy load of reading then this class is fine. Also be prepared for massive hand cramps from writing.
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Classes with WILLIAM BROWN

No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.

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Recorded teaching history

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Fall 2011COMARTS 355Introduction to Film and Tv Production
Fall 2011COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2011COMARTS 651Documentary Film and Tv Production
Spring 2011COMARTS 355Introduction to Film and Tv Production
Spring 2011COMARTS 465Editing and Post-production for Video and Film
Spring 2011COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Spring 2011COMARTS 699Directed Study
Fall 2010COMARTS 355Introduction to Film and Tv Production
Fall 2010COMARTS 615Second Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2010COMARTS 651Documentary Film and Tv Production
Fall 2010COMARTS 699Directed Study
Spring 2010COMARTS 355Introduction to Film and Tv Production
Spring 2010COMARTS 465Editing and Post-production for Video and Film
Spring 2010COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Spring 2010COMARTS 615Second Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2009COMARTS 355Introduction to Film and Tv Production
Fall 2009COMARTS 615Second Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2009COMARTS 651Documentary Film and Tv Production
Spring 2009COMARTS 355Introduction to Film and Tv Production
Spring 2009COMARTS 465Editing and Post-production for Video and Film
Spring 2009COMARTS 615Second Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2008COMARTS 355Introduction to Film and Tv Production
Fall 2008COMARTS 465Editing and Post-production for Video and Film

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