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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
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THIS IS A WEEDER CLASS!
If you are only looking for a GE find something else because this class was hell.
I know two others who took this class in different years and none of us managed to get anything above a C+ (they were in person, due to covid I was online)
The communications major is severely impacted and this is one of the pre-req so it is extremely hard, even with open-note exams I still struggled.
Also, his videos are podcast style so if you are a visual learner like me... good luck.
And one midterm, one paper, one final, no other material to cushion your grade if you do poorly on one
I took this over the summer during COVID. The lectures were recorded podcasts and we also had readings and 2 books to go along with that. There was a midterm, a final, and a paper. They were all graded harshly but there was a fairly generous curve. I think I averaged Bs and B-minus raw scores on all 3 assignments but those all went up to A-minuses with the curve. Prof. Suman's lecturing style was quite clear and easy to follow, and my TA Tor was approachable and pretty helpful. Overall, not easy but very interesting.
While Suman is an informative professor and the class material is intriguing, I feel that the grading system of the TA's are EXTREMELY critical and harsh despite the rather simple material. Even after taking extensive notes in lecture, readings, and section, my grade did not reflect the effort and information I strongly believed that I retained. With that being said, you have to go to every lecture and pay attention to EVERY word Professor Suman says because in a normal classroom setting (before COVID) there were no slides, and he would literally talk at you the whole class.
This class sucks and everyone knows it, but all you lil comm majors we just have to endure because it is required that we take it. This class was difficult online because he would upload lectures like a podcast with no visuals to look at while he spoke in his monotone voice for an hour and a half. He may have altered how he does class because this was right when professors were new to adjusting virtually. This class is all about the note taking, and my tip is to really just devote a lot of time to actually taking detailed notes and reading as much as you can. I rarely went to discussion which probably hurt me in the end because that's where they went over the books and articles, but I was still able to end with a good grade. DONT TAKE THIS IF YOU DONT HAVE TO! Seriously this isn't a cute GE only suffer if you must.
This class is a lot of work but it is really interesting and engaging. I would say definitely don't take this if you are looking for an easy GE, but if you are interested in communication it is a very rewarding class. Professor Suman is also very helpful and answers his emails very quickly. Taking it online was nice because lectures were recorded and the class was slightly easier.
This course is extremely informative. It really needs a lot of work to get a good grade. Think twice if you just want to satisfy a GE requirement.
Although I took the six week version of this class through CSI instead of the usual ten week quarter, it was an excellent first class at UCLA. Entirely online, the class was asynchronous (except for the weekly, optional discussion) and all lectures were uploaded as podcasts that could be listened to at any point throughout the week. There are no quizzes, just a midterm, final, and a paper. The paper actually ended up being rather fun to write, as it required no research and was entirely based off of your own experiences and observations about the world. Professor Suman is extremely knowledgeable about the subject, and his lectures were always my favorite part of the school week. He has a quirky personality, and can be really funny at times. This class also dealt a lot with political issues and freedom of speech, and Professor Suman remained very fair and unbiased towards either side of any political debate the entire time--it was refreshing. There are a lot of readings, and you need to do them and pay close attention, or else the midterm and final will be miserable for you--but they were all fairly interesting and written by Professor Suman himself. Overall, I would definitely recommend taking this class, as it is an easy GE and contains a ton of information that pertains to everyday life. If you're considering taking it over the summer or even through CSI like I did, take it! It was an overall great experience and a great introduction to UCLA.
I think this class was pretty good. I really enjoyed the lectures, I upped the speed to 1.5x which saves a lot of time! I had Tor as a TA and he was great and answered all your questions. The class consisted of a midterm, paper and final. The class was curved a significant amount overall and the first half of the class was way more interesting than the second. The online readings are definitely doable and the books are interesting, you just need to pace yourself.
Selling Tannen’s You Just Don’t Understand and Alex Jones’ Losing the News!
Contact me at *************.
Took this course fully online in Spring 2020 and I thought it was relatively reasonable for the most part. You're given plenty of time for the research paper, assigned Week 1/2 and due Week 9. I highly recommend discussing your outline early on with a TA to make sure you're on the right track and to get a feel for what they're grading on because they can be looking for specific examples. Suman posted his podcasts completely pre-recorded and uploaded reading material ahead of time, which I appreciated. Content was interesting overall but this work-load/learning wise, COMM10 is definitely not just an easy GE no matter how intriguing the material is. Only take this class if it's a requirement or you're applying to the Comm major. Because he wanted to make online tests as difficult as the usual midterm/finals, the tests were a little unreasonable time-wise as well as the amount of material you're expected to provide, explain and defend. The whole four hours was just a typing speed test, I was typing non-stop and my fingers hurt after. You definitely don't have time to be looking things up so make sure your notes are well prepared. He says there's only 3-4 questions but each question comes with 5-10 sub-parts and you have provide very thorough, specific examples to illustrate every single concept you mention. So just be ready and aware of that during the test and you'll be fine! Grades are broken down between midterm, final, and paper.
For a GE this class is pretty hard. I took the class because I am applying to be a comm major.
The class consisted of a paper, midterm, and final. He didn't curve the tests themselves, but rather curved the entire class. The 3 assignments and your grade is based on points. There are lots of readings and 3 books that are required, but free PDFs can be found online for 2 of them. Make sure you do the readings to be able to participate in discussion. Because this quarter was online, the midterm/final were slightly changed from what they usually are. Both tests had multiple essays and were very long (it was stressful but still manageable though as they were open note). It is easy to fall behind on readings so be careful! All of his lectures were podcasted and he didn't hold any live zoom lectures. I would highly recommend this class and TA Grace!!!
THIS IS A WEEDER CLASS!
If you are only looking for a GE find something else because this class was hell.
I know two others who took this class in different years and none of us managed to get anything above a C+ (they were in person, due to covid I was online)
The communications major is severely impacted and this is one of the pre-req so it is extremely hard, even with open-note exams I still struggled.
Also, his videos are podcast style so if you are a visual learner like me... good luck.
And one midterm, one paper, one final, no other material to cushion your grade if you do poorly on one
I took this over the summer during COVID. The lectures were recorded podcasts and we also had readings and 2 books to go along with that. There was a midterm, a final, and a paper. They were all graded harshly but there was a fairly generous curve. I think I averaged Bs and B-minus raw scores on all 3 assignments but those all went up to A-minuses with the curve. Prof. Suman's lecturing style was quite clear and easy to follow, and my TA Tor was approachable and pretty helpful. Overall, not easy but very interesting.
While Suman is an informative professor and the class material is intriguing, I feel that the grading system of the TA's are EXTREMELY critical and harsh despite the rather simple material. Even after taking extensive notes in lecture, readings, and section, my grade did not reflect the effort and information I strongly believed that I retained. With that being said, you have to go to every lecture and pay attention to EVERY word Professor Suman says because in a normal classroom setting (before COVID) there were no slides, and he would literally talk at you the whole class.
This class sucks and everyone knows it, but all you lil comm majors we just have to endure because it is required that we take it. This class was difficult online because he would upload lectures like a podcast with no visuals to look at while he spoke in his monotone voice for an hour and a half. He may have altered how he does class because this was right when professors were new to adjusting virtually. This class is all about the note taking, and my tip is to really just devote a lot of time to actually taking detailed notes and reading as much as you can. I rarely went to discussion which probably hurt me in the end because that's where they went over the books and articles, but I was still able to end with a good grade. DONT TAKE THIS IF YOU DONT HAVE TO! Seriously this isn't a cute GE only suffer if you must.
This class is a lot of work but it is really interesting and engaging. I would say definitely don't take this if you are looking for an easy GE, but if you are interested in communication it is a very rewarding class. Professor Suman is also very helpful and answers his emails very quickly. Taking it online was nice because lectures were recorded and the class was slightly easier.
This course is extremely informative. It really needs a lot of work to get a good grade. Think twice if you just want to satisfy a GE requirement.
Although I took the six week version of this class through CSI instead of the usual ten week quarter, it was an excellent first class at UCLA. Entirely online, the class was asynchronous (except for the weekly, optional discussion) and all lectures were uploaded as podcasts that could be listened to at any point throughout the week. There are no quizzes, just a midterm, final, and a paper. The paper actually ended up being rather fun to write, as it required no research and was entirely based off of your own experiences and observations about the world. Professor Suman is extremely knowledgeable about the subject, and his lectures were always my favorite part of the school week. He has a quirky personality, and can be really funny at times. This class also dealt a lot with political issues and freedom of speech, and Professor Suman remained very fair and unbiased towards either side of any political debate the entire time--it was refreshing. There are a lot of readings, and you need to do them and pay close attention, or else the midterm and final will be miserable for you--but they were all fairly interesting and written by Professor Suman himself. Overall, I would definitely recommend taking this class, as it is an easy GE and contains a ton of information that pertains to everyday life. If you're considering taking it over the summer or even through CSI like I did, take it! It was an overall great experience and a great introduction to UCLA.
I think this class was pretty good. I really enjoyed the lectures, I upped the speed to 1.5x which saves a lot of time! I had Tor as a TA and he was great and answered all your questions. The class consisted of a midterm, paper and final. The class was curved a significant amount overall and the first half of the class was way more interesting than the second. The online readings are definitely doable and the books are interesting, you just need to pace yourself.
Selling Tannen’s You Just Don’t Understand and Alex Jones’ Losing the News!
Contact me at *************.
Took this course fully online in Spring 2020 and I thought it was relatively reasonable for the most part. You're given plenty of time for the research paper, assigned Week 1/2 and due Week 9. I highly recommend discussing your outline early on with a TA to make sure you're on the right track and to get a feel for what they're grading on because they can be looking for specific examples. Suman posted his podcasts completely pre-recorded and uploaded reading material ahead of time, which I appreciated. Content was interesting overall but this work-load/learning wise, COMM10 is definitely not just an easy GE no matter how intriguing the material is. Only take this class if it's a requirement or you're applying to the Comm major. Because he wanted to make online tests as difficult as the usual midterm/finals, the tests were a little unreasonable time-wise as well as the amount of material you're expected to provide, explain and defend. The whole four hours was just a typing speed test, I was typing non-stop and my fingers hurt after. You definitely don't have time to be looking things up so make sure your notes are well prepared. He says there's only 3-4 questions but each question comes with 5-10 sub-parts and you have provide very thorough, specific examples to illustrate every single concept you mention. So just be ready and aware of that during the test and you'll be fine! Grades are broken down between midterm, final, and paper.
For a GE this class is pretty hard. I took the class because I am applying to be a comm major.
The class consisted of a paper, midterm, and final. He didn't curve the tests themselves, but rather curved the entire class. The 3 assignments and your grade is based on points. There are lots of readings and 3 books that are required, but free PDFs can be found online for 2 of them. Make sure you do the readings to be able to participate in discussion. Because this quarter was online, the midterm/final were slightly changed from what they usually are. Both tests had multiple essays and were very long (it was stressful but still manageable though as they were open note). It is easy to fall behind on readings so be careful! All of his lectures were podcasted and he didn't hold any live zoom lectures. I would highly recommend this class and TA Grace!!!
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