HIST M151C
Understanding Whiteness in American History and Culture
Description: (Same as Chicana and Chicano Studies CM182.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. History, construction, and representation of whiteness in American society. Readings and discussions trace evolution of white identity and explore its significance to historical construction of race class in American history. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2018 - I cannot say enough good things about Professor Avila. He is smart, engaging, and keeps every lecture extremely entertaining. I could go on and on about how great he is. I would absolutely take another class with him. I went to lecture, didn't really do any of the reading except to collect evidence for the final paper, and went to section and engaged. Overall, if you put in a moderate amount of energy, you'll get an A. But the course topic is so interesting that you'll have no problem wanting to learn more in the class. 100% would recommend this class, and would 100% recommend this professor!
Spring 2018 - I cannot say enough good things about Professor Avila. He is smart, engaging, and keeps every lecture extremely entertaining. I could go on and on about how great he is. I would absolutely take another class with him. I went to lecture, didn't really do any of the reading except to collect evidence for the final paper, and went to section and engaged. Overall, if you put in a moderate amount of energy, you'll get an A. But the course topic is so interesting that you'll have no problem wanting to learn more in the class. 100% would recommend this class, and would 100% recommend this professor!
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I had Intro to Afro-Am History with Professor Brown and truly did enjoy myself. He has a very engaging teaching style that will keep you interested in every lecture. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on who your TA is), the grading is left solely up to the TA. As long as you go to a few of his or her office hours to truly understand the concepts and what they want you to write on the exams, you'll be fine. Doing the readings are not absolutely mandatory to pass the class, but they are very interesting and probably the only way to ensure an A (unless you're already well versed in Afro-American history). Overall this was a good class and not hard, but not too easy.
I had Intro to Afro-Am History with Professor Brown and truly did enjoy myself. He has a very engaging teaching style that will keep you interested in every lecture. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on who your TA is), the grading is left solely up to the TA. As long as you go to a few of his or her office hours to truly understand the concepts and what they want you to write on the exams, you'll be fine. Doing the readings are not absolutely mandatory to pass the class, but they are very interesting and probably the only way to ensure an A (unless you're already well versed in Afro-American history). Overall this was a good class and not hard, but not too easy.
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