Gais

6-8 hrs/week

Amazing professor. Dr. Gais is very adamant about participation as it is one of the biggest grades in the class. You need to think analytically about everything in her class (that’s what she’s looking for). Overall I am glad I took this class, I did well but it did take listening to feedback and putting effort into the class.

6/13/2024

Show up to class. You have to participate frequently its discussion based. Gais is awesome. No screens.

5/6/2024

Extremely interesting material and class discussions. King and willing to work with students. Very manageable workload. However, she strongly favors people and voices that agree with her own as well as non-outspoken individuals, and this is reflected in the grade you get.

12/22/2023

Class is exceptionally easy, but the only grade with actual stakes is participation, and there is no actual indication of your participation until you get the final grade back. Stay on her good side or else you'll be in trouble with no discernible warning.

12/17/2023

All around amazing. All her classes are super low stress and enjoyable if you love political theory. Would highly recommend.

9/28/2023

I didn't feel like I learned anything and it was boring

8/29/2023

Very kind and understanding professor. Her class is a treat compared to my other more lecture-based classes. Reading and homeworks are all very manageable.

8/8/2023

Dr. Gais teaches the most chill Poli Sci class at WashU. No tests/quizzes, just weekly annotations and brief written reflections. The class itself also entails lots of intellectual discussions about exigent issues in politics today. Would highly recommend taking her class if you are a Political Science major.

5/17/2023

This is one of the easiest courses I have taken thus far. There are readings, discussions, and weekly reflections. No exams.

5/14/2023

Professor Gais is definitely my favorite professor. The class is discussion-based and super engaging. She is not a harsh grader, and she doesn't give a lot of pressure on the students. Will recommend it to everyone.

1/19/2023

Amy is a fantastic professor. She makes sure her students get the most out of her class but never makes us feel stressed. Her Text and Tradition classes are mostly discussion based, which is great if you're more of a collaborative learner. She really makes you think before you speak, and she makes you think better, if that makes sense. 10/10.

11/15/2022

Dr. Gais is an amazing professor. You'll be excited to show up to class. Would 100% recommend taking a class with her at some point. You won't regret it

10/15/2022

Super awesome, highly recommend.

7/13/2021