Professor
Abigail Goldman
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Spring 2024 - Abbe is an amazing professor!! Her class was incredibly insightful and I learned how to argue and make cases using practical examples. She also pushes students to find different methods of discussion. For example, once you are comfortable with your ideas, she will challenge them, forcing you to think creatively. This is one of my favorite classes at UCLA and I highly recommend you take it!
Spring 2024 - Abbe is an amazing professor!! Her class was incredibly insightful and I learned how to argue and make cases using practical examples. She also pushes students to find different methods of discussion. For example, once you are comfortable with your ideas, she will challenge them, forcing you to think creatively. This is one of my favorite classes at UCLA and I highly recommend you take it!
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Professor Goldman knows her stuff inside and out. Be prepared: She expects her students to develop strong critical thinking skills. At first, the class seems pretty easy, but the discussions on media ethics are tougher than you might imagine and will leave you thinking - and probably changing sides midstream, on occasion. Every class includes debates on a variety of issues based on case studies you have to analyze before class. The debates are informal (not everyone talks in every class) You can't get by unless you participate and offer intelligent, insightful comments (on either side of a debate). She holds the class to high standards, in oral debates and writing and brings out the best in students. It was well worth my time and a lot of fun. I highly recommend this class, and I highly recommend Professor Goldman.
Professor Goldman knows her stuff inside and out. Be prepared: She expects her students to develop strong critical thinking skills. At first, the class seems pretty easy, but the discussions on media ethics are tougher than you might imagine and will leave you thinking - and probably changing sides midstream, on occasion. Every class includes debates on a variety of issues based on case studies you have to analyze before class. The debates are informal (not everyone talks in every class) You can't get by unless you participate and offer intelligent, insightful comments (on either side of a debate). She holds the class to high standards, in oral debates and writing and brings out the best in students. It was well worth my time and a lot of fun. I highly recommend this class, and I highly recommend Professor Goldman.
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Spring 2022 - I was very disappointed by this class. At the beginning, it seems super interesting because you read cool journalism case studies and the professor requires you to participate in class without technology. As the course goes on, however, most people became overwhelmed by how long the readings were and how in-depth you were supposed to know them for the tests. Your grade is almost entirely based upon the midterm and final, which are long, difficult, and require a lot of writing. If you struggle with test-taking or want to take an easy Communications elective, this isn't the class for you.
Spring 2022 - I was very disappointed by this class. At the beginning, it seems super interesting because you read cool journalism case studies and the professor requires you to participate in class without technology. As the course goes on, however, most people became overwhelmed by how long the readings were and how in-depth you were supposed to know them for the tests. Your grade is almost entirely based upon the midterm and final, which are long, difficult, and require a lot of writing. If you struggle with test-taking or want to take an easy Communications elective, this isn't the class for you.
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