This is one of the best geography upper-division classes I have ever taken at UCLA!!!! I have learned a lot from this class. It expands my perspective on human trafficking, slavery, and this world. The class readings are very intensive, and the course is so packed. The lectures are very dense, but I have gained a lot from the lectures and readings. The TA even said that some lessons we had read in the class were grad-level texts—so some were challenging. This class is mainly based on exams, so please study and be prepared for the exams. I would highly recommend this class. Professor Faier is very clear and responsive in the email. She is very helpful during office hours and very organized, which I appreciate. I have never regretted taking this class, and I hope you have a wonderful experience learning in this class as well!

This class really called into question all my preconceptions about human trafficking and migrant labor exploitation! I learned so much from Professor Faier, and I could really tell that she cared about this subject! She's a very fun professor as well, and I always enjoyed class! There is a lot of reading and you have to understand all of it for the midterm and the final, but this class is totally worth it. The midterm and final were composed of vocal definitions, short answer questions about readings, and a long essay question about a wider topic (two on the final). Overall, I learned so much from this class and would totally recommend it!!

10/10 recommend this class if you are interested in slavery or human trafficking. Professor Faier has done a lot of work in human trafficking and she focuses mainly on the Philippines but the class covers more than just sex trafficking. It really gives me a new perspective to think about the world, labor, and many more common concepts that are discussed in humanity courses. The coursereader is a bit expensive but there is really no other things I can complain about. My TA James is also really helpful as well!