Ignacio Sánchez Prado

Very political professor but I think that is to be expected. He is a great professor to take if you have never been exposed to another world view besides your own (you will learn a lot!). take any class with him and it will feel like a great experience and worthwhile!

4/24/2025

Readings will seem like a lot at first, but skimming should get you by fine. Discussion boards are the bulk of your grade so definitely write about them like you care and you should get at least an A-. He is so funny and kind, and the people who have a problem with him usually disagree on his political views. Final project is low-stakes and fun!

2/3/2025

I took LatAm165D a few semesters ago and have taken a class with him almost every semester since, including The Binational Condition and Survey of MC. Assignment criteria is very clear, and his lectures make you want to pay attention rather than it being a chore. You'll know pretty immediately if you want to keep taking the class.

1/6/2025

Nacho is a rly good lecturer. Obviously very knowledgable and passionate about what he teaches, and funny, too. The final project was probably my favorite kind of final ever--low pressure and fun. A large part of your grade is from weekly prep boards. I did many late, but the extra credit made up for a lot.

1/6/2025

Nacho is a great professor—probably my favorite this semester. The class involves a lot of reading every week, but if you are interested, the readings are fun. The class is graded only with weekly prep boards and a final project, which is very chill. Nacho is very accessible outside of class and sometimes makes some hilarious jokes in lectures.

12/11/2024

2-4 hrs/week

A lot of reading and weekly discussions boards in addition to a few main assignments, but definitely manageable. Class is incredibly engaging and interesting!

5/23/2024

2-4 hrs/week

lots of reading and definitely heavy on art history, so if that's not an area of interest for you I would not recommend. if it is, this class is really great to diversify classes and learn something new

5/23/2024

Super kind and funny. Extremely easy to get an A. Maybe 1.5 hours of homework per week. I fell asleep during every lecture since there were no exams. You won't get an A+. Accessible outside of class

1/30/2024

I wasn't a huge fan of this class, but don't let that dissuade you if you're truly interested in Latin American Studies. There was a LOT of reading and the lectures weren't my favorite, but the professor is very knowledgable on the subject. Super nice guy who truly wants you to learn. No exams and final project was very fun.

1/24/2024

Incredibly intelligent professor and you can absolutely tell when you listen to his lectures. Lots of reading and it's important to have a general idea of all content to get good scores on the weekly discussion boards and quizzes, but content is pretty interesting. Final project requires barely any class content, but really cool.

12/21/2023

Nacho is by far one of the most inspirational and knowledgeable people I have ever met. Though he is unafraid to express his own opinions or assign lengthy readings, he is receptive to feedback and respects the diversity of perspectives of his students. Making the commitment to engage with the materials will result in an unforgettable experience.

12/16/2022

there are a lot of reading but it's nothing you can't skim through

12/11/2022

this class made me hate college. when i tell you this class will literally take away your sanity and any chance at having a social life, i mean it. one assignment consists of multiple 45+ pages of readings, videos, a prep board, and a quiz all in one. please save yourself the trouble and find another class to take :)

10/23/2022

Nacho teaches opinion as fact and says some really inflammatory things. You have to agree with him in your discussion posts and papers in order to do well. He assigns more reading than I have ever had and most of it is redundant. He is interesting and has a lot of knowledge, but is hard to follow in lectures and mumbles a lot.

12/9/2021

I hate this class. Unless you hate America and are ignorant of politics you will also hate this class. Every lecture comes from a strong socialist bias, and the amount of reading is insane. It is a very one-sided class and other opinions are not acceptable. Sure, he can be a funny guy, but I walk out of class with anger every time.

11/12/2019

I would highly recommend avoiding Nacho. His lectures are long and not easy to follow. He does not allow computers in class and is constantly berating students who don't study what he considers worthwhile fields. He assigns 20 page papers and is not at all helpful if you go to office hours. If you want a good grade, be ready to suck up to him.

12/10/2018

Nacho is one of the best professors I have had at WashU. He is one of the top people in his field, but still cares so much about his undergraduate students. I have asked him for recommendations, gone to office hours, and overall could not recommend him or his classes more!

4/21/2017

One of the most influential professors of my college experience. You'll do a lot of reading but he makes lectures incredibly interesting. Definitely take this class! It changed how I see the world. Also Nacho is fantastic and will write rec letters for you if you need it.

3/9/2017

This is my favorite class. I've had a few health problems so far this semester and "Nacho" has been very flexible and understanding. He's a great guy, and his class always wakes me up in the morning.

11/10/2006

This professor is awesome! He assigns A LOT of reading, but other than that his classes are always really interesting, he knows his stuff, and he's funny. I would definitely recommend this class.

11/7/2006