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Spring 2025 - Maybe my favorite class at UCLA. It was on Ulysses by James Joyce, which quickly became one of my favorite books after this course. 10/10 recommend if you're willing to commit to the book and class. It will become your whole life (in a good way). Class structure: read one chapter before lecture, discuss in lecture, the professor does around a 1-hour lecture after students present. Assignments: Class presentation on one chapter with write-up essay, midterm close reading or book review essay, final paper Attendance: mandatory, tardiness not preferred
Spring 2025 - Maybe my favorite class at UCLA. It was on Ulysses by James Joyce, which quickly became one of my favorite books after this course. 10/10 recommend if you're willing to commit to the book and class. It will become your whole life (in a good way). Class structure: read one chapter before lecture, discuss in lecture, the professor does around a 1-hour lecture after students present. Assignments: Class presentation on one chapter with write-up essay, midterm close reading or book review essay, final paper Attendance: mandatory, tardiness not preferred
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Fall 2025 - Do not take ENGL 182F James Joyce with Colleen Jaurretche, unless you already have a strong background/interest in Joyce. This course is extremely challenging for anyone who isn’t already deeply invested in Joyce & Ulysses. The entire quarter is devoted to that single text, and the assignments are: one oral presentation, a written version of that presentation, an annotated bibliography/critical review, and an 18–20 page research paper. The readings are dense and demanding. She offers minimal feedback on assignments, and none at all for your final paper. She also turned in final grades at the last moment, so you basically had no chance to ask about/defend for your final grades. Also. the issue for me was how the seminar operated. Participation felt uneven and inequitable. A small group of 3–4 students—who had already taken a Joyce course with Professor Jaurretche—dominated every class. These students consistently received visible enthusiasm and affirmation from her, which made it clear who her favorites were. On the other hand, when other students spoke, her reactions were noticeably more muted or even dismissive if she didn’t find the comment insightful. This dynamic made it intimidating to participate and, ultimately, made the classroom environment feel discouraging and unwelcoming. Overall, this seminar does not feel accessible or inclusive to all English majors. It seems designed for students who already know Joyce or who have an established relationship with the professor. If you’re hoping for an open, supportive seminar with a supportive, competent prof. or a more balanced discussion environment, I would strongly recommend choosing a different course.
Fall 2025 - Do not take ENGL 182F James Joyce with Colleen Jaurretche, unless you already have a strong background/interest in Joyce. This course is extremely challenging for anyone who isn’t already deeply invested in Joyce & Ulysses. The entire quarter is devoted to that single text, and the assignments are: one oral presentation, a written version of that presentation, an annotated bibliography/critical review, and an 18–20 page research paper. The readings are dense and demanding. She offers minimal feedback on assignments, and none at all for your final paper. She also turned in final grades at the last moment, so you basically had no chance to ask about/defend for your final grades. Also. the issue for me was how the seminar operated. Participation felt uneven and inequitable. A small group of 3–4 students—who had already taken a Joyce course with Professor Jaurretche—dominated every class. These students consistently received visible enthusiasm and affirmation from her, which made it clear who her favorites were. On the other hand, when other students spoke, her reactions were noticeably more muted or even dismissive if she didn’t find the comment insightful. This dynamic made it intimidating to participate and, ultimately, made the classroom environment feel discouraging and unwelcoming. Overall, this seminar does not feel accessible or inclusive to all English majors. It seems designed for students who already know Joyce or who have an established relationship with the professor. If you’re hoping for an open, supportive seminar with a supportive, competent prof. or a more balanced discussion environment, I would strongly recommend choosing a different course.
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