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Tamar Christensen
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Most Helpful Review
Spring 2023 - This class was much easier than I expected for a writing II class. There were only two main assignments: two research papers, around 10 pages each, that she guides you on during class. You can also meet with her one-on-one to get a tentative grade on each paper, so that you can know what to work on and you have a chance to improve your grade before it's finalized. Tamar is very funny, helpful, and casual, which creates a welcoming classroom environment.
Spring 2023 - This class was much easier than I expected for a writing II class. There were only two main assignments: two research papers, around 10 pages each, that she guides you on during class. You can also meet with her one-on-one to get a tentative grade on each paper, so that you can know what to work on and you have a chance to improve your grade before it's finalized. Tamar is very funny, helpful, and casual, which creates a welcoming classroom environment.
Most Helpful Review
Winter 2025 - I was hesitant to join this class at first because of the previous reviews from her other courses but I am so glad I trusted my gut and still took the course. Tamar is an incredible human first of all. She is deeply inspiring, kind, and not afraid to share her life experiences to connect with her students. I look up to her in so many ways as she has been one of the best professors I have had during my time at UCLA. The grades are based on a "grading contract" so you are guaranteed a B if you complete your work well and can complete an extra assignment for an A. This may seem daunting but really isn't! Your goal in the class isn't to get 100% on a paper you're stressing over. Rather you get to learn how to write a blog, Op-Ed, and a create TEDTalk and have room to create something that is personal to you without having to worry about pleasing the professors expectations for an A. The class is also very based off of collaboration with your peers during class meeting but it really helps to create a great support system to build ideas. The course is about climate science/change which is a fascinating topic that Tamar is passionate about and is very clear (makes you want to be passionate too). After taking this course, I believe I have learned so many great writing and speaking skills that go far beyond syntax or structure. If you enjoy writing or want to get better at it, I couldn't recommend a better course.
Winter 2025 - I was hesitant to join this class at first because of the previous reviews from her other courses but I am so glad I trusted my gut and still took the course. Tamar is an incredible human first of all. She is deeply inspiring, kind, and not afraid to share her life experiences to connect with her students. I look up to her in so many ways as she has been one of the best professors I have had during my time at UCLA. The grades are based on a "grading contract" so you are guaranteed a B if you complete your work well and can complete an extra assignment for an A. This may seem daunting but really isn't! Your goal in the class isn't to get 100% on a paper you're stressing over. Rather you get to learn how to write a blog, Op-Ed, and a create TEDTalk and have room to create something that is personal to you without having to worry about pleasing the professors expectations for an A. The class is also very based off of collaboration with your peers during class meeting but it really helps to create a great support system to build ideas. The course is about climate science/change which is a fascinating topic that Tamar is passionate about and is very clear (makes you want to be passionate too). After taking this course, I believe I have learned so many great writing and speaking skills that go far beyond syntax or structure. If you enjoy writing or want to get better at it, I couldn't recommend a better course.
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