This is one of the easiest GEs I've taken and surprisingly informative too! The professor and all the TAs were extremely kind and understanding. I would highly recommend this if you want an easy class and have even the slightest interest in learning more about gender.

For Winter 2021, there were no exams - only weekly assignments which were 1.5 to 2 page double-spaced essays reflecting on the materials for that week (documentaries, articles, textbook readings). They took the top 6 scores out of 9 total essays, which meant you could skip some weeks. I never watched the prerecorded lectures since they were not mandatory. 90% of the grade was these weekly essays and 10% was participation, which meant simply showing up to discussion for my TA.

I took this class Fall 2020. Her lectures were pre-recorded and they weren't mandatory (I didn't watch them). There are no exams. Your grade is based on 6 weekly reflections that are based on the weekly readings. They are 10 points each, 2 pages long, double spaced, and are graded by your TA. Discussion attendance is mandatory since participation makes up the other part of your grade. Discussion was interesting since you talk about the weekly readings. Overall, this was a very easy class and I would recommend it.

Fairly easy GE, definitely interesting content! All of her lectures are pre recorded and although they serve as good background info, notes aren't really required since the grading scheme is 90% weekly reflections (only 6 of these weekly reflections are graded but you can submit up to 9). My TA jessica required quotes from the readings/documentary for the weekly reflection. She was a bit slow on grading but pretty generous in the beginning as we all got our bearings. The workload isn't too bad most of the time. The documentaries are pretty interesting, you can watch the lectures on 2x unless you really want to quote it, and some of the readings are dense but overall good stuff to learn. Discussion section is mandatory since attendance and participation via group discussion posts count for 10% of your grade. It's possible to get all the work done for one week of the class in one day if you're productive, too.

Loved it and def recommend!! I took this as an incoming first year and was scared given that it was my first quarter and everything was online, but this class is not only super easy but sooo interesting. Other people have been leaving comments about how hard the prof is to understand, but honestly it didn't matter too much because your grade is based on how you condense the weekly readings and documentaries as opposed to what the prof is saying. I didn't think it was at all a huge barrier so I really wouldn't worry about the prof being unclear. She's also super sweet and beyond willing to help you during office hours. your grade in this class is based on 6 weekly reflections that are graded by the TA, no final or midterm. Honestly everything we learned in this class is so applicable to daily life and just so eye opening in general. Made me consider a minor in gender studies, super great course and no textbook purchases needed!!!

This class felt so pointless. I never attended a lecture past Week 1, and got an A on the midterm and final. Prof. Korkman did not shy away from sharing her personal opinions and selling it as education. I would absolutely not take this class again but if all you want is an easy GE and an A then you'll be fine.

Zeynep Korkman is getting away with a Tobias Harris level robbery from UCLA with how much her contract is worth given the amount of work we had to do in this class. Honestly, I respect it. (All of our quizzes and readings were cancelled because of the protests)

You need to go to the lectures! There are quizzes randomly in the lectures which you need to have done that week's reading to answer. In the discussions you just need to participate like at least once a class to get full points. The midterm was just writing about yourself and tying in the readings. And the final was summing up what you learned during the quarter. I got an A pretty easily but we had the TA strike so our quarter got cut short.

The lectures are fascinating and interactive most of the time. The professor brings an interesting lens as a middle-eastern immigrant woman. The actual assignments are pretty straightforward, but there is a lot of reading. You don't necessarily have to do all of the reading, but I found it relevant and helpful in an interdisciplinary sense. I was not looking forward to this class, but it ended up being my favorite of the fall and helped me with different perspectives in other courses.

Got cut short due to the TA strike, but great proffessor and super understanding. Good class overall.

I took this class in my first quarter and I would definitely recommend it to anyone taking it for a GE requirement. I personally loved the material and while lectures were a little slow or sometimes boring, the workload was extremely friendly. You have pop up quizzes, a mid term and a final. The professor was super helpful with all, but, take my opinions with a pinch of salt since the TA strike was ongoing during this quarter.
Discussions are pretty much necessary to show up to since the quizzes can happen during them, but you are also allowed to drop 2/6 lowest scores so don't stress. Overall, just keep up with readings and her lecture slides and be ready to write in this class. Nothing other than that!!