Professor
Karyl Kicenski
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Winter 2023 - Very engaging lectures and the work environment is super collaborative. The class is not a "lecture" as it only occupies about 20-30 students. The workload is very manageable while being super engaging. It is also a more practical class that teaches real-world skills that are important to succeed as current and future professionals.
Winter 2023 - Very engaging lectures and the work environment is super collaborative. The class is not a "lecture" as it only occupies about 20-30 students. The workload is very manageable while being super engaging. It is also a more practical class that teaches real-world skills that are important to succeed as current and future professionals.
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Spring 2023 - Agree with the other reviews from Spring 2023. This class was so hard for a 4 unit class. You definitely need to put in work to get an A. The midterm was one of the hardest midterms I have ever taken as a North campus major. Her midterm is multiple choice, but the questions and answers were so vague and specific at the same time. The final was online and it was a lot more easier. This class was also a lot of work for no reason and she sorta graded a little bit hard on discussion posts which was basically another paper on Black Mirror episodes. You have to write two papers; the first paper is about a film you choose from and the second paper is with a partner and you both get the same grade. If you're a comm major, I think you have to take this class, but if you're not a comm major, I would not recommend taking this class because it was so hard. I focused on this class more than my other major classes, and I think that should say something.
Spring 2023 - Agree with the other reviews from Spring 2023. This class was so hard for a 4 unit class. You definitely need to put in work to get an A. The midterm was one of the hardest midterms I have ever taken as a North campus major. Her midterm is multiple choice, but the questions and answers were so vague and specific at the same time. The final was online and it was a lot more easier. This class was also a lot of work for no reason and she sorta graded a little bit hard on discussion posts which was basically another paper on Black Mirror episodes. You have to write two papers; the first paper is about a film you choose from and the second paper is with a partner and you both get the same grade. If you're a comm major, I think you have to take this class, but if you're not a comm major, I would not recommend taking this class because it was so hard. I focused on this class more than my other major classes, and I think that should say something.
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Spring 2021 - PROS: - Interesting and relatable content, not difficult to grasp at all - Dr. K is very nice and pleasant to talk to! - Essays were short and easy to write, not graded harshly - Tests were all multiple choice and OK, but they do require you to pay close attention to details from the readings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONS: - You have to write a 10-ish page portfolio paper at the end of the class. - You also have to buy a $45 course reader
Spring 2021 - PROS: - Interesting and relatable content, not difficult to grasp at all - Dr. K is very nice and pleasant to talk to! - Essays were short and easy to write, not graded harshly - Tests were all multiple choice and OK, but they do require you to pay close attention to details from the readings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONS: - You have to write a 10-ish page portfolio paper at the end of the class. - You also have to buy a $45 course reader
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Fall 2023 - This class was interesting especially because it was so applicable to everyday life. I learned a lot about how to manage conflict across different people and settings so in that sense, what I learned was useful. The tests really do measure your understanding of the readings and lecture, so office hours are an especially great resource to take advantage of. However, I will say that the lectures themselves can sometimes go off topic, leaving us behind in the syllabus and with a lack of clarity regarding the actual material (the Professor likes to rant). The course breakdown was on a points-based system and exams and a final project were your entire grade. Extra credit was offered here and there as 1-point assignments, but these do not make a significant difference. Exams are graded harshly. The final paper grade depends on the TA for that quarter. The textbook readings are assigned weekly to match lecture but they are not the most engaging content. I understand that this class is a practicum course, so if this is the requirement you want to fill, I would recommend other courses but overall this class was a generally positive experience and easily manageable if you are taking 3+ classes.
Fall 2023 - This class was interesting especially because it was so applicable to everyday life. I learned a lot about how to manage conflict across different people and settings so in that sense, what I learned was useful. The tests really do measure your understanding of the readings and lecture, so office hours are an especially great resource to take advantage of. However, I will say that the lectures themselves can sometimes go off topic, leaving us behind in the syllabus and with a lack of clarity regarding the actual material (the Professor likes to rant). The course breakdown was on a points-based system and exams and a final project were your entire grade. Extra credit was offered here and there as 1-point assignments, but these do not make a significant difference. Exams are graded harshly. The final paper grade depends on the TA for that quarter. The textbook readings are assigned weekly to match lecture but they are not the most engaging content. I understand that this class is a practicum course, so if this is the requirement you want to fill, I would recommend other courses but overall this class was a generally positive experience and easily manageable if you are taking 3+ classes.
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Spring 2020 - I feel somewhat catfished by this class. I was drawn in by the fact that it supposedly would be an analysis of rhetoric as used in modern-day popular culture. What became extremely evident within a few weeks, though, was that it was just a soapbox for the professor to extol her own pedantry to a captive audience. Let me make myself clear: There was no popular culture involved in this class. This is a class on obscure rhetorical theories posited by individuals the professor will make seem important, but really aren't. You will spend your time wondering when she will get to the point. Spoiler: There is no point. The tests are impossible, as she chooses to use a multiple-choice format for extremely subjective and nuanced material that is much better suited for short answer and essay questions. The essay prompts will require that you reread them multiple times just to be able to decipher the crazy language with which they are written. This class had me questioning my own ability to comprehend English and grasp concepts. Let it be known that this is the class that dragged down my GPA, as well. Please don't take this class that is sheer nonsense masquerading as academia.
Spring 2020 - I feel somewhat catfished by this class. I was drawn in by the fact that it supposedly would be an analysis of rhetoric as used in modern-day popular culture. What became extremely evident within a few weeks, though, was that it was just a soapbox for the professor to extol her own pedantry to a captive audience. Let me make myself clear: There was no popular culture involved in this class. This is a class on obscure rhetorical theories posited by individuals the professor will make seem important, but really aren't. You will spend your time wondering when she will get to the point. Spoiler: There is no point. The tests are impossible, as she chooses to use a multiple-choice format for extremely subjective and nuanced material that is much better suited for short answer and essay questions. The essay prompts will require that you reread them multiple times just to be able to decipher the crazy language with which they are written. This class had me questioning my own ability to comprehend English and grasp concepts. Let it be known that this is the class that dragged down my GPA, as well. Please don't take this class that is sheer nonsense masquerading as academia.
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