Anthony Gill - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Professor: Anthony Gill

Department: Political Science

College: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gill is awesome. Lectures are fun, he is hilarious and you learn A LOT from going to class. Wish I could go back and take this class again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS307
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I was really looking forward to this class (religion and politics, hello?), but Gill's teaching style ruined it. Attendance isn't mandatory, but he doesn't post his powerpoints online and goes through them super fast in class, tries to be funny but isn't, makes you buy his and his buddies' books for the class. + TA's don't really know how to help.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS475
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Gill's classes are always a treat, and this one was no exception. This seminar class featured excellent readings and incredibly strong discussion. By far one of the best classes I've ever taken.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS475
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

It's Gill. You already know who he is. 10/10

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Gill gave a top-notch class, always with a new surprise around the corner. Lectures were entertaining and informative, and Prof. Gill challenged us to think critically and thoroughly. Lots of reading, but the books are pretty good, particularly Leeson's "The Invisible Hook". Prof. Gill makes you work hard, but it's 100% worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gill is funny and watching lectures are like watching a National Geographic documentary as in it is fascinating and educational. But there's a lot of essential reading plus the class doesn't actually cover politics like I hoped. But the class is irreplaceable in a way. Only a few people study this. Google economics of religion to test the waters.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS307
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you're looking to learn about politics get out while you can- this class is primarily econ. The professor is incredibly arrogant but lacks basic historical knowledge and teaching skills- his lectures only left me confused. He also has a hard time keeping his own political views out of the content, and often tried to pass off opinions for facts.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL270
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gill rants for a long time about scenarios that have no relation to the class. He uses outdated political economy examples that he has used for years. Not once has he tried to apply basic concepts to the present world, a time that is very interesting for political economy. His jokes are not funny either!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took this class for early fall start. It was amazing and I would suggest incoming freshman take it! Not too difficult and very relevant to everyone's daily lives.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gill is the best professor I've ever had, hands-down. Definitely leans in a classically liberal direction along that of Hayek, which is unusual for UW. Clearly distilled concepts with solid examples. If you know the concepts from class and the readings, you shouldn't have too much trouble passing his tests. Lectures are interesting and fun.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved this class! His lectures were engaging and he really cares about his students. It's difficult to study for exams if you don't read the books or attend lectures though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Loved the class. Not so sure about Gill. My TA is really what is making it worth it for me. Doing the study guides is really what will get you a good grade. He makes zero effort to hide his political views, which is annoying, but it doesn't really impact his teaching. If you do the work, the class is not too bad though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Just took his EFS class and loved it. Great professor with very straightforward tests. Super interesting lecturer and he really cares about his topic. Do the readings and pay attention in lectures and this class is easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I had him for the EFS class, and he was great. Its a lot of reading but the tests are straighforward- there are no surprises. Not an easy class, but I wouldn't call it hard. He's nice, funny, and understanding. He is so interested in what he teaches and that makes him a great prof. Just get ready to read, but his class is interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL270
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Spends most of lecture making jokes about obscure things (Jack Black, Wood Carvings, Carnivals) and less time actually relating the stuff to political economy. Will give a clear definition and then spend 20 minutes going into a convoluted example that leaves you confused at the end of it. Incredibly biased!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He really cares about what he is teaching and whether or not the students understand it. He's a very engaging professor and highly recommend taking his class. He is also very helpful if you go to office hours.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Charismatic if unclear (at times), Anthony Gill makes a tough and relevant subject interesting and relocatable to students

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gill is one of the best professors I have had at UW. The reading was reasonable, and he gives several examples of concepts through skits and creative explanations that are hard to forget. The test are very straight-forward as long as you go to class and section. Gill is very passionate about what he teaches.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gill is an amazing professor! His lectures are engaging, and he is very funny. Course material was interesting (connecting economics to religion). Quite a lot of reading, but with his reading guides he posts on Canvas, it is manageable. The midterm and final is very straightforward, and it is not out to get you. Overall, would recommend!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Gill is really funny and kind of ridiculous. He is straightforward in lecture as long as you can figure out the relevance of his analogies. Easy weekly homework assignments and very straightforward midterm and final. Must do the reading! Tests are in class, written, and you need information directly from books and lecture.