I'm shocked by the other review of this class, as I received a good grade just by doing my work and keeping an open line of communication with the professor. You have weekly free writes asking you to discuss the topic each week, and she only expects about half a page. As long as you turn those in, a film review paper, and participate in a group project, you'll be fine. She's always there to talk if you're ever uncertain about your grade, and I had MANY personal emergencies crop up in my family life she was sympathetic toward. Professor Paredes was extremely understanding, beyond compassionate, and worked with me. She's not a rigid and stuffy professor; she cares about her students and wants them to succeed.

It really is laid back, but it's only as easy as you make it for yourself. You'll get the grade you deserve. Not once did she ever said it would be an "easy" ride, just that you'd do well if you turned everything in and made sure to put effort into your assignments. So, basically what you should be doing in every class anyway.

Class was supposed to be "easy" and "relaxed" but Professor Paredes graded unecessarily hard while not providing us our grades the entire quarter, leaving us under the impression we all had 100s in the class. Boring class, lectures were full of nonsense, not worth your time.