extremely engaging coursework and lectures. one of the most intelligent and fair professors i have taken

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an extreme amount of homework but engaging subject matter. She leads the students in great discussions but still a ridiculous amount of reading.

Eisenstock is on the cutting edge of what's going on with diversity and gender issues in the media.She will twist everything you think you know about media issues and doesn't teach throw-away classes, you apply everything later whether you're aware of it or not.Past post confuses mean with serious.

Power Point Addict, which gets a little old after awhile. Her topics are interesting but she seems so disinterested in students. She favors guys too.

She is hard but very thorough. You will learn a lot as long as you are willing to work hard. Just learn the concepts. She likes people who speak up.

Appreciated not having to buy a bunch of expensive textbooks. She keeps it interesting but zips through her powerpoints way too fast to get the notes. She gave an oral final where we were randomly called on & just had to talk. I hate public speaking, & if you bomb it's in front of the entire class.

Eisenstock is not a easy teacher but she has some very useful information. She is a great teacher. She gives a lot of readings but I didn't read any of them and got a B- in the class. Just pay attention to her power points and take notes from them. Everything in the power points was on the test. Overall, good professor.

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She helps open your eyes to the media and she's easy if you do your homework and pay attention and take notes in her class.

This teach gets a bad rep but it is only because she doesn't hand out "A" on a silver plater... The stuff she taught me I can really apply to my life and it makes me feel good to know I actually earned my grade with hard work, not butt kissing! I liked her style so much I am taking her for another class next semester!

well this classes is easy in every aspect, except for her tests. you really has to study for them! so if you suck at tests don't take this class! but the class work is very easy, so i the group project. well good luck if you already registered!!

Very engaging and clearly enthusiastic. That said, the volume of reading is a bit much for a 300-level class. If you're willing to commit yourself to the material and be an active note-taker / participant, you'll get a lot out of the class. OTOH, if you try to cut corners, you'll suffer in the end.

She strikes the right balance with lecture and class discussion. Helpful, takes time to explain, NEVER condescending, no matter how many times she answers the same question.

I loved Eisenstock! She opened my mind and really makes you think. No it’s not an easy A but isn’t this college? Eisenstock is so knowledgeable and the subject is so interesting I recommend everyone take this class. She is a very caring and understanding person. The projects are time consuming and you must study! Great class & Professor!

This is not a "light" class but it is interesting. There is no way to pass the tests without studying, so don't take it if you can't put some time into it. She presents interesting information but she does move fast, so if you can't handle heavy lectures and readings, you should look elsewhere. Definitely a college-level college course!!

This class was interesting. It's hard to study for tests because there are so many readings/notes from which to study and it was hard to narrow down the most important info. The projects are fun because we got to channel our own interests into them. Don't slack off. Learn to take notes FAST because she presents a million slides per class!

She's an amazing, accommodating professor. If you're a typical lazy CSUN student who wasn't able to attend any other university, she may not be the best choice for you. She cares about her students and the subject matter. Yes, there are a lot of notes. Yes, the multiple choice exams are pretty rough. Her class is great. -fin-

outstanding

I have taken 3 classes with her thus far and I have to say she is one of the most engaging, intelligent professors at CSUN. I guess most of these ratings come from lazy, disinterested students, which doesn't surprise me at this school. Go to class, take notes, and talk to her and you will get an A. She is EXTREMELY fair.

I won't BS you, it was a hard class. Eisenstock is VERY intelligent. She knows her stuff. She teaches really fast, uses powerpoints and expects COLLEGE students to keep up. You really have to try hard in her class. 1 group project, a solo presentation, and an oral final. Haven't taken the final yet, but will be studying all week. Shes very helpful.

She's a really nice and sweet lady but you really have to understand all the concepts in her class. Make sure you go to every class and write down all the material. Her first test is really hard but the second is easy. There are 2 presentations so make sure you pick good group members. I'd take her another class with her if I could.

This class requires a lot of note taking. She moves very fast when you are taking notes. The first exam that is given is extremely difficult. You have to an insane amount of work when you do her projects. If you don't like oral speaking I would avoid.

This class was really easy and if you take good notes during lectures and do the work she assigns you will pass with no problem. Her tests are multiple choice and are relatively easy.

Extremely knowledgeable professor on the subject! Her format involves lecturing with her power points, which are well made but the amount of info in one class can be overwhelming. You will learn the subject well but I recommend that you don't miss a class!

A very good Professor. Best at CSUN. Let?s face it: most CSUN students are unintelligent. So, of course she will receive a low ranking. You need at least a week to study for each test, but she will help you if you simply ASK! You get a professor who FAR EXCEEDS any other CSUN professor (if you can even call them that), then take her course.

Eisenstock's class will open your eyes to what's really out there in the media, the things you're looking at everyday. The concepts are pretty straight forward, if you know how to take notes you'll be good to go! Fun videos, big project at the end but get to choose own topic, it's fun but start early! No HW!! No quizzes! Two tests, sweet lady :)

She knows her material and test are based on her lectures in which she even gives test questions ! Fun to take and you learn a lot especially if your a journalism major .

This class for me was pretty boring because I am not interested in history of mass comm. and knowing news anchors etc. however, I did all the work, attended classes, studies and I received an A. I was scared to take her after some comments, but if you do the work - you will succeed. Now I am more confident taking low rated professors!

Very helpful and wants every one to pass. She will help you and if you attend class and participate and she know who you are you will pass the class. I received and D in Midterm and Final and passed the class with a B.

By far my favorite CSUN journalism professor. Loves her work and is passionate about teaching. She is a hard teacher but I learned SO much. I still think about the theories discussed in this class often. I freaked out about the final project but it is a lot less work than it sounds. Study HARD for midterm and final. Make notecards! I got an A!

Love love LOVE this professor. The class is very managable, and assignments are do-able. Online tests for specific chapters are due before the test themselves (the actual grade isn't checked), and news quizzes at her discretion. Does not allow technology in the classroom, so be sure to take notes quickly from PowerPoint. Very informative course!

Professor Eisenstock is very knowledgeable about the subject she teaches and is pretty approachable. She does come off as slightly arrogant at times though, but as long as you keep up with the readings and participate she'll like you a lot. And if you read the textbook and take somewhat decent notes, the tests will seem ridiculously easy.

Great professor. Gives lots of lecture notes so write fast. Knows her material! Very interesting class. Very helpful as well. Study the book and your notes for the tests and you will be good. Very clear about everything. Highly recommended for Jour 100.

She's extremely involved & knowledgeable in her field but her class contains A LOT of material. She runs through her class-only powerpoints very fast and you must write everything down otherwise you will miss material featured on her exams. Staying on top of the weekly readings is crucial from the 1st exam onward. if S.I. is available, use it!

Knows her stuff! Pay attention to stuff that she repeats and that is in red on powerpoints...this is test material. Read the book as an outline..pay attention to powerpoints.

Professor Eisenstock is definitely my favorite teacher at CSUN. She gives a lot of notes and the class is fast paced but she really cares about her students doing well and she's very passionate about journalism. There are about 4 exams including the midterm and final. The exams are mostly based on her notes so pay attention and don't miss class!

I don't know why Eisenstock receives such low scores on here. She is SO knowledgeable on the subject and she is really nice. For an older lady, she really understands the youth society and tries to make class fun. Very interesting class. You have news quizzes about once a week that require you to actually read the news. Overall, I want her again.

She is a great professor that really knows her stuff but she goes over so much during one class period. You will write pages of notes during one class. Her class is a lot work. She is very picky with spelling and puncuation. I would recommend her but be really to work hard.

SOLID professor...u gotta work hard to get an A...not many people get them (ill guess maybe 15% of class...but u gotta study study study...even if u do...u will doubt urself on some of her questions because of the wording.Not a bunch of hw however...just couple of prjects...but dont take her cus u think she's gonnaa be easy

I really enjoyed her. You do gotta work for the A but I mean this is college folks. What do you expect. She does go 200 mph thru the power pts but if you simply tell her to "slow down" or "go back" she will. I found her helpful in office hours when I reviewed my old tests. So definitely utilize her. I'd take her again. She has lots of knowledge.

Professor is very nice, pretty easy there's no textbook required. Att. not mandatory but you will miss out on the notes and there's alot. So be there ask questions and take good notes because they will be on the test.

To get a good grade in this class u need to TAKE EXTREMELY GOOD NOTES! No textbook needed, she posts everything on her website and the readings will help u understand what you learned in class. LOVED the prof, she is very knowledgeable and is very passionate on the subject which makes the class very interesting. A+

Everyone says she's so bad, and I read her reviews before taking her class. I took her for two classes back to back and I enjoyed her and her class. She's very knowledgable about the subjects she teaches and you just have to be a good student on top of your stuff, if you're lazy don't expect this to be an easy class.

This was a case where I was surprised by her low rating. Sure, some of the lectures are dry, but it is because of the repetitive nature of the material. I found actually reading the book shortly before the tests (3) to be my way to success. If you can take notes, keep up with her and stay attentive it may not be necessary. Overall, easy enough.

Hands down the best journalism professor at csun. She knows everything on the topic. It is the most interesting topic i've ever learned. Yes goes a bit fast during her lecture but you can ask her to go slower. She really cares about her students. I've taken two of her classes and if i could i'll take another. I highly recommend her!

Professor Eisenstock has clear expectations for her class and she will let you know what she expects from you as a student for certain assignments. News quiz every week, not a lot of homework, 2 midterms and 1 final. She is super knowledgable on the topic

Her lectures are power points with a lot of information, but she goes through them so fast. Weekly news quizzes, a midterm and a final. Her study guide is oral and she lets you know almost everything that will be on the midtermfinal. A few assignments that are pretty funeasy. Not an easy A but not hard either.

There are bad reviews here but I can guarantee that Eisenstock isn't as bad as these people make her sound. She's very passionate about what she teaches & knows her stuff. This class is actually interesting & I learned a lot from it. There's a lot of reading & tests aren't easy but this is college. I took her J100 class too. She's a good prof.

Dr. Eisenstock is inspirational! She knows her subject field very well an shows you during her extremely long but fascinating lectures. She is my idol. She will make you read like no other and if you skip class you won't pass! Be prepared to give 100 percent. Amazing theories to be learned, she won't disappoint. You will learn how to be change.

An amazing professor. Her lectures can be long & fast but if you ask her to slow down she will. 1 midterm, 1 final, few writing assignments & a group project. This is not an easy A but if you work for it you can get an A. You will have to get in the habit of reading. Her theories are interesting. Responds to emails fast. Willing to help students.

One of the hardest teachers I've taken but one of the best as well. Be ready to learn. She goes fast through her slide shows but will slow down if you ask her to. She is a tough grader but she tells you what she's looking for. I would definitely take her again!

Eisenstock is intelligent and compassionate. Beware: She doesn't forgive phone usage and absence easily. Be aware of your outward behavior and interest in the class because she will take note of it and it will either help or hurt your grade.

Amazing teacher, great class. The only criticism I have is that she goes through her powerpoint too fast, so it's hard to take don much information. But I enjoyed having her as my professor.

You basically have two tests, 50 questions each/multiple choice, and final. The final is different/challenging because it's oral, but she gives you plenty of chances to prove yourself. Take notes fast/ record the class through your phone. It's impossible to keep up with her by writing every single thing, so pay attention to what she repeats.

I loved this class- it was hard but it's an upper-division college course and the topics are kind of hard to understand. I liked the way she taught and the topics. I would recommend taking notes on your laptop if you type fast because the lectures are quick. Oral final which was tricky but if your really knew you stuff you'll do fine on it.

Look you bunch of whiny useless students. Eisenstock's class was awesome. She's great. Engaging. Her assignments are creative and thought-provoking. Y'all just want another class where you leave it the same way you walked into it, blank canvases. Eisenstock isn't like that. She'll teach you something. And will have an impact on you.

Eisenstock may have a reputation in the Journalism dept, but she will actually teach you what you need to know. There's weekly media journals, a midterm, a project (40% of your grade), a reflection, and an oral final at the end. As long as you do well on the project you will be fine in the class! WARNING: She doesn't post grades

I was in her Fall 2019 Diversity and media class and passed with a B. You can really see all the effort and care she puts into teaching. This is not an easy class but well worth the studying and group assignment. I recommend taking any of her classes.

Taking notes on her lectures is key to passing her class. She doesnt use canvas, you use her own website, and theres LOTS of reading to be done. If you take notes and do all of the papers on time, you have a good shot at passing. Make sure you study for the exams and ask her if you have any questions. She wants everyone to succeed.

Dont let other ratings scare you like they did to me, shes an amazing professor that teaches exactly what you need to know. Lots of note taking so I recommend bringing a laptop. Wants her students to do well and has curved tests. She will go back to slides that are important and put a lot of focus on stuff that will be in the exam. Loved her!

Amazing professor. You can tell she loves what she teaches about. She did not assign a lot but when she did the assignments were very detailed and extensive. She's very accommodating and willing to work with students for extensions and makeups. Take notes, pay attention, and ask questions because she can be a bit unclear.

Professor Eisenstock is an overall great professor. This class is a lot of work and she packs a lot into her lectures so be prepared to take a lot of notes, but she cares so deeply about everything she teaches. Whatever you put into this class is exactly what you'll get out of it. The more you engage with the class, the better off you'll be.

This class was a lot of work, but I've learned more than I have in any class. The final was a group project so be prepared for that. Attendance is necessary for not only your grade, but your comprehension of the material.

Be ready for projects! In my class, we had three in total, one being the final exam. Two of the projects were also group projects. It's a very time consuming class, but if you're prepared to work hard, it shouldn't be overwhelming.

She is tough professor she does not believe in students cheating. you have to put work and study the materials. She gives each student different version of exams which is a good thing. The class is a challenge. make sure you read the materials and study for the exams. I guarantee you will learn so much end of the semester.