Professor
Peter Cowe
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THE COURSE TAUGHT WAS ACTUALLY: ARMENIAN 152: Modern Drama as a Vehicle for Social Critique He's a great human being who knows a ton about the Armenian people, culture, and literature. He will provide ample information (too much if one may say) and his lectures are therefore somewhat long and boring. The good thing about this class was that both the midterm and the final are a take home. The grade is based on midterm, essay, final and participation. It was a class of about 15 people. A lot of us are scared that we will get bad grades. He expects so much from us in term of doing background research for the paper. The biggest "let-down" or negative aspect is the fact that our first assignment (the midterm) was due like 6 days before Thanksgiving. We literally have no idea how we're doing in the class. It's nerve wrecking and that's why I wouldn't recommend him. He also made two trips to Armenia during the quarter so he cut about two/three weeks worth of lecture. At the time, we thought it's nice since it sounded like vacation but I would have rather had him present (we met 2X a week) than gone since I'm clueless as to what to write for the essay. Overall, yes, he's smart and learned in the subject. I just wish I knew how I was doing BEFORE the 9th week of the Fall Quarter. Whether I, or the other 14 ppl., would like to drop the course, well, it's too late for that so we're all stuck with Cs and Bs... O yea, and the two girls who might get an A.
THE COURSE TAUGHT WAS ACTUALLY: ARMENIAN 152: Modern Drama as a Vehicle for Social Critique He's a great human being who knows a ton about the Armenian people, culture, and literature. He will provide ample information (too much if one may say) and his lectures are therefore somewhat long and boring. The good thing about this class was that both the midterm and the final are a take home. The grade is based on midterm, essay, final and participation. It was a class of about 15 people. A lot of us are scared that we will get bad grades. He expects so much from us in term of doing background research for the paper. The biggest "let-down" or negative aspect is the fact that our first assignment (the midterm) was due like 6 days before Thanksgiving. We literally have no idea how we're doing in the class. It's nerve wrecking and that's why I wouldn't recommend him. He also made two trips to Armenia during the quarter so he cut about two/three weeks worth of lecture. At the time, we thought it's nice since it sounded like vacation but I would have rather had him present (we met 2X a week) than gone since I'm clueless as to what to write for the essay. Overall, yes, he's smart and learned in the subject. I just wish I knew how I was doing BEFORE the 9th week of the Fall Quarter. Whether I, or the other 14 ppl., would like to drop the course, well, it's too late for that so we're all stuck with Cs and Bs... O yea, and the two girls who might get an A.
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Winter 2023 - Professor Cowe is a nice person and is extremely knowledgeable of Armenian History. I would have to say that this class is a "watered down" literature class. You do have to purchase the textbook/course book since you will be reading and analyzing Armenian dramas. He is excellent in connecting the dramas to historical contexts, which help you better understand the material. Make sure you actually read the material/annotate since the exams are based on the works. The midterm/final are essays. The prompts are very clear so make sure you follow directions and hit EVERY point that is being asked. They are take home but don't let your guard down, he gives you numerous options to chose from in the essay prompts, however, they will be difficult and time consuming if you didn't keep up with the readings. His lectures are relevant to the material and make sure you do the reading prior to class since it's all discussion based. I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in drama, Armenian culture, and even feminism (quite a bit of the female characters in works defy the toxic male "machismo" trait. Lastly, do not bullsh** your essays...he is sharp and will give you the grade your work deserves.
Winter 2023 - Professor Cowe is a nice person and is extremely knowledgeable of Armenian History. I would have to say that this class is a "watered down" literature class. You do have to purchase the textbook/course book since you will be reading and analyzing Armenian dramas. He is excellent in connecting the dramas to historical contexts, which help you better understand the material. Make sure you actually read the material/annotate since the exams are based on the works. The midterm/final are essays. The prompts are very clear so make sure you follow directions and hit EVERY point that is being asked. They are take home but don't let your guard down, he gives you numerous options to chose from in the essay prompts, however, they will be difficult and time consuming if you didn't keep up with the readings. His lectures are relevant to the material and make sure you do the reading prior to class since it's all discussion based. I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in drama, Armenian culture, and even feminism (quite a bit of the female characters in works defy the toxic male "machismo" trait. Lastly, do not bullsh** your essays...he is sharp and will give you the grade your work deserves.
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Prof. Cowe is a really decent lecturer. He delves into every theme of the readings and really gets the students to participate and understand everything. However, he is dry and often you'll find yourself falling asleep. But it is an easy class, all you have to do is do the readings. honestly.
Prof. Cowe is a really decent lecturer. He delves into every theme of the readings and really gets the students to participate and understand everything. However, he is dry and often you'll find yourself falling asleep. But it is an easy class, all you have to do is do the readings. honestly.
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ACTUAL COURSE IS ARM DRAMA 152 - NOT INCLUDED IN HERE He is smart and bright and will be able to answer all of your questions. I'm not sure what people mean when they say his class is easy. Specifically regarding his Modern Armenian Drama as a Vehicle for Social Critique, our first assignment (midterm) was given back to us the day before Thanksgiving. We had no other indication of our progress in the class until practically 2 weeks before the end of the quarter. Both midterm, essay and final are a take home and he specifically says it should take us about 2 hours to complete them. I spent one whole day on the 1st half of the midterm and received an B+; one of the highest in the class (there were only 15 ppl. so we compared grades). His expectations are quite stringent and daunting. Other than that, he's a great professor and I enjoyed his lectures.
ACTUAL COURSE IS ARM DRAMA 152 - NOT INCLUDED IN HERE He is smart and bright and will be able to answer all of your questions. I'm not sure what people mean when they say his class is easy. Specifically regarding his Modern Armenian Drama as a Vehicle for Social Critique, our first assignment (midterm) was given back to us the day before Thanksgiving. We had no other indication of our progress in the class until practically 2 weeks before the end of the quarter. Both midterm, essay and final are a take home and he specifically says it should take us about 2 hours to complete them. I spent one whole day on the 1st half of the midterm and received an B+; one of the highest in the class (there were only 15 ppl. so we compared grades). His expectations are quite stringent and daunting. Other than that, he's a great professor and I enjoyed his lectures.
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