Dr. Mehdizadeh was very helpful when it comes to improving our writing skills. She was available for office hours and paid attention to each student to make sure that enough guidance was provided for the assignment. There were discussion posts due twice a week on the readings that require extensive reading and writing. Participation is graded on discussion during lecture, so attendance is a must. Our quarter's theme was belonging and we read 3 different novels/memoir along with some journal articles. There was a final project that included a final paper and a creative component. I enjoyed taking this class since the class size is very small and you get to know everyone. Would definitely recommend for a writing II class!

I loved Dr. Mehdizadeh's class! She is very passionate about our learning topics and manages to engage even the shyest students. I loved the writing assignments in this class; they made you think about the state of the world and challenged you to see past your preconceived notions. She also grades on improvement throughout the course, not perfection, so don't worry if you aren't the most passionate about writing. You should do well in this class as long as you consistently show that you are working on improving. 10/10 would recommend it!