Reviews of professor Joel Ballivian

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Take a class with this man. He is very insightful and cares a lot about his students and the topics discussed in the course. One of the best and realist UW professors I have had. Attendance is mandatory with some flexibility, but the lectures are enjoyable. No exams, no papers, three group-based debates, small readings, reflections, & participation

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
So appreciative of an enthusiastic, passionate professor. Especially at 8 am lectures, energy never lacking. Bright future ahead, but he is killing it now as a PHD. It is obvious he puts in work, cares about each and every student. I think every student left this class better for having taken it. Easy to tell he is passionate about what he does.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This is such an interesting and easy class I would 10/10 recommend. Only a take-home midterm and final, 5 short writing assignments. Don't have to do readings as long as you come to lecture where attendance is required anyway. He learns everyone's name and lecture is pretty discussion based, super thought provoking class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The goat.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I loved taking Phil241 with Joel this semester. He barely gives any homework (2-3 short readings a week) and there is only one exam. Basically, you just have to show up to class. We learned about feminism, racial justice, gender justice, morals, poverty ethics, and comedy. He cares about his students' learning and changing the world for better!