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Eric Avila
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COURSE TAKEN: History 142D, U.S. Popular Culture Logistics: lecture, no section, 4 books, 30% in-class midterm [terms and essay, which he goes over in class], 60% final paper, and extra credit [1-page paper at the end of your midterm]. I really really loved this class. Due to my interest in American history, I found learning about it from a cultural perspective extremely fascinating. Professor Avila is an extremely engaging lecturer who comes prepared with videos and photos to help keep you engaged. This class encompasses pop culture from about 1880 to 1970. The readings are helpful, especially for the midterm, and the content of the course is exciting if you're into movies, TV, celebrities, and other fun topics. I wish I could take this class again.
COURSE TAKEN: History 142D, U.S. Popular Culture Logistics: lecture, no section, 4 books, 30% in-class midterm [terms and essay, which he goes over in class], 60% final paper, and extra credit [1-page paper at the end of your midterm]. I really really loved this class. Due to my interest in American history, I found learning about it from a cultural perspective extremely fascinating. Professor Avila is an extremely engaging lecturer who comes prepared with videos and photos to help keep you engaged. This class encompasses pop culture from about 1880 to 1970. The readings are helpful, especially for the midterm, and the content of the course is exciting if you're into movies, TV, celebrities, and other fun topics. I wish I could take this class again.
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Fall 2022 - This class was an enjoyable and insightful overview into American Popular Culture. I gained plenty of valuable insights into areas of APC that I hadn't previously explored, which is saying a lot as an American history nerd. Dr. Avila is a great lecturer who is extremely accommodating to his students. Even during the TA strike (which did impact the class somewhat), he not only demonstrated solidarity with our peers but was able to continue teaching the class in a productive fashion. There are two exams, a midterm (40%) and a final (60%). The midterm consisted of two parts: an ID section and a short essay. I'd say that both tests were fair, but you'll definitely need to study. The reading is manageable if you pace yourself, but if you cram, you'll likely retain little of the concepts and understanding needed to pass this course.
Fall 2022 - This class was an enjoyable and insightful overview into American Popular Culture. I gained plenty of valuable insights into areas of APC that I hadn't previously explored, which is saying a lot as an American history nerd. Dr. Avila is a great lecturer who is extremely accommodating to his students. Even during the TA strike (which did impact the class somewhat), he not only demonstrated solidarity with our peers but was able to continue teaching the class in a productive fashion. There are two exams, a midterm (40%) and a final (60%). The midterm consisted of two parts: an ID section and a short essay. I'd say that both tests were fair, but you'll definitely need to study. The reading is manageable if you pace yourself, but if you cram, you'll likely retain little of the concepts and understanding needed to pass this course.
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Spring 2018 - I cannot say enough good things about Professor Avila. He is smart, engaging, and keeps every lecture extremely entertaining. I could go on and on about how great he is. I would absolutely take another class with him. I went to lecture, didn't really do any of the reading except to collect evidence for the final paper, and went to section and engaged. Overall, if you put in a moderate amount of energy, you'll get an A. But the course topic is so interesting that you'll have no problem wanting to learn more in the class. 100% would recommend this class, and would 100% recommend this professor!
Spring 2018 - I cannot say enough good things about Professor Avila. He is smart, engaging, and keeps every lecture extremely entertaining. I could go on and on about how great he is. I would absolutely take another class with him. I went to lecture, didn't really do any of the reading except to collect evidence for the final paper, and went to section and engaged. Overall, if you put in a moderate amount of energy, you'll get an A. But the course topic is so interesting that you'll have no problem wanting to learn more in the class. 100% would recommend this class, and would 100% recommend this professor!
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