Professor
Natasha Quadlin
Most Helpful Review
Spring 2021 - This class had asynchronous lectures that did not feel alienating at all, unlike some other classes I've taken during the pandemic. She had such a fun attitude during the recorded lectures that it felt as if I was there in person and was engaged throughout the whole quarter. Professor Quadlin also hosted Q&As before tests that were very helpful. Students could ask many questions and she had helpful answers. The tests and other assignments in this class were very fair. I loved how the tests had a range of different types of questions, including multiple-choice, matching, and short answers. It made me feel like we were really being tested on the material and not how well of a test taker we were. In addition to that, Professor Quadlin provided very helpful study guides and reading questions that could guide us through understanding the material and properly preparing for the tests. Many students were very concerned about the assessments but never did the readings or watched the recorded lectures. If you do what is assigned to read and watch (which is honestly minimal), this class is very fair. This class is one of the best courses I've taken at UCLA! I love Professor Quadlin. Her lectures were so consistent, organized, and engaging! I wish I had the opportunity to be in her class in-person and take more of her classes during my time at UCLA! There was oddly no discussion section attached to this course, but I would highly recommend adding the Sociology 189 Honors Seminar option for this class, it was a highlight! Would definitely recommend this class to fellow UCLA students.
Spring 2021 - This class had asynchronous lectures that did not feel alienating at all, unlike some other classes I've taken during the pandemic. She had such a fun attitude during the recorded lectures that it felt as if I was there in person and was engaged throughout the whole quarter. Professor Quadlin also hosted Q&As before tests that were very helpful. Students could ask many questions and she had helpful answers. The tests and other assignments in this class were very fair. I loved how the tests had a range of different types of questions, including multiple-choice, matching, and short answers. It made me feel like we were really being tested on the material and not how well of a test taker we were. In addition to that, Professor Quadlin provided very helpful study guides and reading questions that could guide us through understanding the material and properly preparing for the tests. Many students were very concerned about the assessments but never did the readings or watched the recorded lectures. If you do what is assigned to read and watch (which is honestly minimal), this class is very fair. This class is one of the best courses I've taken at UCLA! I love Professor Quadlin. Her lectures were so consistent, organized, and engaging! I wish I had the opportunity to be in her class in-person and take more of her classes during my time at UCLA! There was oddly no discussion section attached to this course, but I would highly recommend adding the Sociology 189 Honors Seminar option for this class, it was a highlight! Would definitely recommend this class to fellow UCLA students.