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!

Dr. Mehdizadeh was amazing! She was accommodating and always available for writing help. Just be aware that it is a writing II class so you do have short like 400 word journal entries due about twice a week on the readings. This quarter's theme was love and Dr. Mehdizadeh chose a variety of interesting texts that we had to use in a final essay. Would hundred percent recommend taking her!