William Quandt - University of Virginia

Professor: William Quandt
Department: Political Science
College: University of Virginia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP3410
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the greatest professors at UVa. I would recommend taking any of his classes, but sadly Fall 2012 was his last semester. His substitute, Professor Schulhofer-Wohl is rather good too.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PLIR3650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's had a very interesting life, working under the Nixon administration and others, and that gives a personal flare to some of his lectures which makes them engaging. Clear and consistent. He is very understanding; he'll let you reschedule an exam if you're too busy, provided you stick to the honor code.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PLIR3650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
BEST PROFESSOR I've had at UVA. He is so knowledgable and really wants you to do well-doesn't try to trick you. Do the readings, at least skim them, and go to class. Totally worth the effort.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CPIR300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He-Is-A-Baller. I love him and am going to take every class he teaches at UVA. I've already taken two. Do the readings (there are a lot, but there is always a question on the exam on a random article.) But for the rest of the exam/material... everything is verbatim in lecture - SO GO!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good class. If you're interested in the Middle East you should definitely take it.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Quandt is the foremost Middle Eastern scholar at Virginia and arguably one of the top minds on the subject in the country. His expertise brings first hand accounts to lectures, which makes them worth attending. His tests are fairly difficult but completely predictable. One of the top teachers at UVA.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
loved him and loved the class. just take it. it expands your knowledge of an area of the world the US is so involved in. Quandt knows what he is saying, he's been there, he's seen things. my favorite professor. last day of classes he gave special ME desserts to the whole lecture room!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Quandt was extremely clear in his presentations-you don't realize this until you go back through your notes-TAKE GOOD NOTES! The reading load was overwhelming, but he mainly asks about key themes and points in the readings, unless he's discussed specifics in class. Going to class is extremely helpful, since all of the ID's come from class notes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Quandt is a great teacher. I feel like I can intelligently discuss the ME now. The class is not easy there is a ton of reading and like others have said the ID's on the test are stupid for a class where you more talk about themes. Overall I would totally recommend this class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
quandt is clear, helpful and interesting! class is hard but worth it if you're interested in the ME!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PLCP341
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very knowledgeable and approachable, but I do not like how he includes IDs on tests- too narrow a focus on details while largely not testing on major themes and dynamics
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GRIF363
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Another one of these UVa Government Profs who likes to toot his own horn. However, his class is really very good, but seriously, do we need to be graded on a competitive scale?
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GFIR
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GFIR365
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
excellent teaching
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