She loves her students and loves to teach. Class covers a ton of material, tests are open note, open book, but the study groups are a MUST for a good grade. They cover every questions in the study guide, you can't go wrong. Claudia is passionate and funny

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Very clear about standards. Study sessions are very helpful. Basically if you go to the sessions, you will get an "A" on the test. She is very approachable and she'll even give you advise on your rough drafts. Rock on Close!

She was an awsome teacher who really got me excited about eastern philosophy. Her class isn't to hard although she tends to grade hard on the essays

She is an awesome teacher. She made philosophy interesting and easy to understand. True, you should go to study sessions because it covers a lot on whats on the test. I recommend Close to anyone.

She is a fun teacher. She lets you use noted and book on tests. Overall a great teacher, is always willing to accomidate students.

She is the best teacher. she loves teaching and loves her students. A wonderful person. She is a excellent teacher, but is kind of difficult.

Great teacher :) Claudia makes philoshophy fun because she's SOOO into it- it's great! There are a few papers and you really have to "think" in this class (duh....philosophy)-- but it's not bad.

Claudia is challenging, engaging and funny. Plus, she will preview your essay rough drafts and make suggestions. Study groups a MUST.

I just had her for a summer session philo class. Although she does grade slightly hard on the essays she certainly makes sure you understand the material well. Only the small minded and short of wit would find her class anything but fully enjoyable.

Non-western is one of the best college classes i've ever taken. Claudia is witty and smart. If you put in the effort to learn the material, she will gladly help you out. Study sessions help if you need it. You can learn a lot if you want to.

I got an A and learned ALOT, but her lecures were at times confusing because she went too fast and left out important information needed for context. When students had questions she often didn't "have time" to answer but she always "had time" for a long soliloquy about herself--very annoying.

A very interesting class and she did a good job. I think she plays little "gotcha" games with her questions on tests. She gives very good analogys.

awesome. love her teaching style.

Best class ever!

Great teacher easy grade

I really enjoyed her intro to philosophy class, i loved her stories and the essays we read and wrote.

AMAZING CLASS. She is very engaged, but you do have to do some serious reading. If you've been looking for a class to explain all those buddhist/hindu philosophies you keep hearing about--this is the one. Don't be a know-it-all in this class. She hate

regular comedian. genuine intelectualist with a practical side. easy to learn from.

best class I have taken at cabrillo she is wonderful and the class is soo interesting and very easy to get an A in

Loved her class, she was very interesting and VERY nice. I highly recommend her, and her husband Mike Newkirk.

She is a great teacher, the lessons are difficult to grasp sometimes (in nonwestern philosophy) but she is very straightforward and will answer any questions. I learned a lot and enjoyed the class. She IS a funny lady, look forward to many stories and jokes about her life, she's a very interesting woman and very nice.

Like Claudia says, this is not a class for parrots, if you want a prof. who will tell you what to think and expect you to parrot it back this is not your class. Claudia gives you the tools and access to her and any help you need, but you have to get over yourself and ask for it. I felt that not only did I learn a lot but I was prepared for a Univ.

AWESOME teacher. She's compassionate yet firm, and has everything a teacher really should. Also her teaching style is wonderful.

I loved her Eastern Philosophy class...I learned way more than I ever thought I would....and actually felt I could apply much of if to my life:)

Funny in a wry, sarcastic kind of way. Crazy/enthusiastic but you can tell she loves her job. Home work & tests (open note & open book!) were totally reasonable. See her about your papers before you turn them in, (she's very helpful if you listen carefully & ask questions!) & laugh at her jokes & you'll do fine. One of the best teachers on campus!

Don't listen to anyone who complains about Claudia. She is one of the best teachers ever. Her stories are relevant to the topic and she makes an often dry subject fun and interesting. This is not an easy A (at least not for me), but well worth the effort. Difficult reading, but that's because the writers are, for the most part dead white guys.

Claudia is a fun and interesting teacher, she can explain things relatively well and has a great grasp of the subject matter. Her papers are a little difficult if you don't do the reading, so if you don't like reading stuff written by dead white guys, then this might not be your cup o'tea. Other than that, she is very "Santa Cruz"

She is such a great teacher. The material in eastern philo is not always easy but she does an excellent job of making it understandable. Ask questions and speak up if you are unclear because you will get lost otherwise, and she is more than willing to help. Also, great sense of humor.

Claudia is an amazing educator.She REALLY cares about her students, and philosophy it shows. She gets a lot of her test questions from the lecture so pay attention! If you need help just ask, and go to the study sessions, esspecially if you miss a class. It's not hard to learn in her class, it probably be hard NOT to.

Claudia is a great professor! I loved attending her class even thought it was at 9:30 AM. She tells lots of stories (usually anecdotes from her days working for American Express or her love of horses) but each story is very relevant and helped me understand the material much better. She's very approachable and extremely nice!

Her class is what I look forward to at the end of the day. Occasionally, we have to delete material because she spends enough time as is necessary to guarantee that everybody understands. I love her open note/open book exam policy. It really drives home the material. Her sarcastic wit and off-color anecdotes are priceless. I highly recommend her!

Absolutely LOVE Claudia. Interesting and relevant lectures that really make the coursework easy to grasp. If you don't understand something, say so. She is great about staying on a topic until everyone grasps the concept. As for papers..she expects to see rough drafts..do it..it's in your benefit! Hope to take more of her classes.

she poured her heart and soul in to teaching, i always felt like she broadened my mind, and gave me perspective on the entire world!! empowering, hilareous, fair, easy to work with. sweet, concerned, understanding. i love her stories!! highly recommend her to ANYONE! <3

Claudia was a great professor, really wanted her students to learn and understand the material. She invests in outside help out of her own pocket for her students. gives very useful studyguides for tests which are not very hard if you use the guide. Definitely recommend any class she teaches.

Claudia was a great professor, really wanted her students to learn and understand the material. She invests in outside help out of her own pocket for her students. gives very useful studyguides for tests which are not very hard if you use the guide. Definitely recommend any class she teaches.

She's not easy thats for sure. However, she will help you to become a much better student. She challenges without making the course load unreasonable. I think many teachers at cabrillo are too easy and let poor students slide through. Not the case with Claudia, if you do not meet her requirements you will not pass. And she is very clear about that.

shes a really great teacher, she really made the class come alive to me. i did not think she was approachable outside of the classroom however, at many times seeming mocking of peoples situations by immediately relating it to herself. its a great class but don't walk into her office like you would her class shes a hard assss

loved her and the class

She's not that easy, but if you go to class, attempt to read, take the quizes, and have her help you one on one on the papers, you will do well. I could never understand the text books, as I am not very interested in philosophy anyway, but towards the last half of the class if you beg her nicely, she will let you take the quizes open book in class.

she is little bit hard on grading..i really like her but she is not easy..youe really need to work for that A. if you need help she is there to help you out..the tests are open book but if you have not read the material and undarstand it it wont help you...the tests are hard..bust she is a nice person and i do like her class..

Claudia is an amazing teacher. I really enjoyed her Contemporary Moral Issues class. She is really well organized and very honest with her students. She will proof read all of your papers for you before handing them in and guarantee an A. Overall, really good teacher and she made me interested in Philosophy.

I looked forward to coming to this class every single day. keeps you very interested throughout most lectures. tells hilarious and interesting stories that relate to philosophy. If she wasn't a philosophy teacher, she could probably be a stand up comedian. Definitely take this class if your considering philosophy.

Close is the best for Philo. She actually wants you to learn though, and doesn't treat it like an "easy A" GE class. She is very smart, and really helpful.

she is very nice and funny. she genuinely wants you to succeed and consistently want to help you. she even hires a tutor out of her pocket to help with the tests. also she is very funny and kinda weird

Claudia is my favorite addiction, I've taken 2 of her classes so far, and want to take more! You leave her class feeling enlightened & smarter. Study groups a must, fun but difficult papers. Do the reading or you'll fall behind. her stories make me smile, she knows TONS about philosophy and life. she makes plenty of time for students after hours.

She is very cute and very fun. i loved just listening to her. she has wonderful passion and loves her students. BUT this class is not easy, she grades really hard and the essays are IMPOSSIBLE to get an A on she has lots of quizzes so you MUST come to class,all in all if you have time to commit yourself take it! but dont think your breeze this one!

claudia is the best teacher at cabrillo. her lectures were fun and entertaining. the assignments werent that bad 4 50 point exam open book open notes. lots of quizzes, and 3 papers.

I took her class in the Fall of '07, and she's so amazing that I think about her to this day! She's one of those professors that you'll always remember. She makes lectures lively and something to look forward to. You'd be doing yourself a favor if you took one of her classes. It's a bit hard, you have to earn your grade, but she is very helpful!

Claudia is amazing. She's entertaining, and her classes are very scholarly. There is much to learn in her class. It is not an easy A, but an A you can be proud of.

Great teacher. Hard class. Brilliant and knows so much about religion and philosophy. Since its a philo class its pretty hard and the readings are really hard but she goes over them in class usually. Lots of pop quizes on the reading but she allows group and open book. Hard class but learned tons. Hard essays but short. Hard work, good outcome.

I was intimidated by the readings & all the different philosophers but stuck with it & got an "A".Claudia is EXTREMELY helpful, will review essays & let you know what to correct before turning it in.open book tests, take good notes & they're not bad.plus, she pays out of her own pocket a tutor to do study sessions before each test, including final.

Claudia is totally stoked to be teaching philosophy and it's quite obvious. She exudes droves of charisma. Rambles about her horse-riding days often, but it's entertaining. if you attend class, trudge through the text, genuinely try to understand the material, it may completely change your opinion of religion, as it certainly did for me.

Claudia is an incredibly insightful and amazing woman. She makes her lectures very entertaining. She is very organized and gives you a really good syllabus at the beginning of the semester. She cares a lot too, she gets a TA to help students which helps a lot. Exams are open note, essays are difficult

Claudia is awesome; I've taken all of her classes now. She's very entertaining and knowledgeable, and very helpful. If you just ask her to look at your rough drafts she'll basically tell you what you need to fix to get an A. Her teaching really stuck with me, and I would take more with her if I could.

Shes ok. She is definitely the loudest teacher I have ever had. She can get way into it when she talks. And sometimes she goes off on stories about horses. She loves all of the above answers on the tests so heads up on that. O and take lots of notes in her class! They come in handy for the tests as well.

Claudia is definitely a character. Her delivery method is entertaining and insightful. Take lots of notes, she gives plenty of great hints throughout class. I would gladly take one of her classes again.

Easy class, took it during summer when it's supposed to be harder. Read for own benefit, notes are all you need and it's what she writes on the board. Open note tests and essays are easy. Take home quizzes are easy too.

Got to love when a teacher wants students to pass the class, you can turn rough drafts in as many times as you can so you can make your grade the best you can. All in all she is tough but she is a great teacher and would suggest her to students.

Entertaing professor but difficult class. Has very high standards for writing assignments, though she is willing to give feedback prior to turning in. Tests are pretty straight forward and open note; just watch out for the essays.

Claudia is a wonderful prof. to take Intro to Philo with. If you go to her office hours she is more than encouraging and genuinely wants her students to learn the material. Just don't slack off, take good notes (half of which she'll spell out for you on the board), and do the reading. That's any college class really. Don't listen to the haters.

An amazing teacher. Philo 10 with her was great. I had little interest in Philosophy and was just taking the class for fun and it turned out to be my favorite class this semester. I highly recommend this class with Claudia Close, she isn't easy but she explains everything thoroughly. She's super nice and is always helpful when you ask for it.

Claudia's course in philo 10 is a really rewarding class. I could see how she wouldn't be for everybody, but her teaching style worked for me. She keeps things interesting and sparks up controversial conversations that make people think. I would recommend her, and plan on taking another one of her courses.

She is very well organized, and very strict. If you mess up on a paper or test she will not help. Before you give in the paper or take the test she is a good helper. But no sympathy for lack of punctuality.

University level intro to Philosophy. If you're grown up, ready to focus and want a comprehensive intro class, you found it. Not for slackers. Get your game on before this opportunity retires.

Claudia CLose is a good teacher overall. Her lectures are very good it is fdefinitely a class you will want to go for every single class or you will miss a lot. The class overall was pretty hard, but the material is interesting. I would recommend this class to people who are interested in philosophy and are prepared to do some work.

Claudia Close is by far my favorite professor I have had at Cabrillo yet. She is brilliant. Her lectures are interesting and intellectual. You will leave class thinking about what she lectured on. She posts all her power points online prior to the class, print them out and take notes directly on them i my suggestion. Start your papers early.

She really knows her stuff & keeps her lectures interesting. She always tries to answer everyone's questions, despite what some other people have posted here. Her essays are tough but if you go to her office hours she helps A TON! The only negative thing I have to say is she gets off schedule a lot. Otherwise, definately consider taking her class!

Deticated teacher tries to help her students as much as she can.Puts everything online.Tests seem confusing, but aren't that hard if you utilize your 1pg.cheat sheet(front/back).Essays are hard, but if you have her peer reviewed and revise you'll get a good grade. Claudia tries to be available and helpful.Made class interesting

Claudia is amazing! She's really passionate about her subject and has a great sense of humor. You'll do well if iyou attend her office hours for paper help. Everything is online and easy to access at anytime, except homework assignments, which she hands out periodically-so come to class regularly!

Easy. If you are a slap, and do not like doing work, you wont make it in her class, or any other class in a college setting. As a matter of fact, you wont make it in life. Do work, and get an A.

She's amazing. If you pay attention in class, you'll do well for yourself. She wants her students to succeed. Her papers are probably the hardest part of the class (she'll look them over beforehand if you go to office hours). I walked out of that class more interested in philosophy than I had been walking in. Good teacher. Engaging lectures.

She's fantastic. Her lectures are clear, her examples are funny and helpful. She posts her class notes/assignments online. Will read rough drafts of papers and provide feedback. The exams are fair.

Claudia is Amazing. She helps you achieve the best possible grade, but you have to do the work. She reads rough drafts and has all powerpoints online. She also gives study guides and allows notes. If you are intrested in philosphy take her class!!!

really good teacher if you are interested. but if you are like me an just need this class as a requirement this is the last teacher you want to take. she is clear with what she wants, papers are hard as well as exams. take if your intrigued with the subject not if you are looking for an easy A. she gives no extra credit....

Claudia is a very good professor for her area of study. I agree with most everyone else's comments you'll read- if you're interested, or if you plan on working hard, then this class will be fun and satisfying. Her exams are easy, she gives you a 8x11 sheet study guide at your disposal. Papers are challenging, don't expect to BS your way through it!

Claudia is an amazing teacher! She is so passionate about philosophy and makes it easy for students to relate to what she's talking about. She allows a full double sided paper for the 4 tests all semester. She assigns 2 papers which are difficult so don't procrastinate! If you try and show enthusiasm she is eager to help. Take her class!!!!

Amazing teacher! I wasn't looking forward to taking a philosophy class but it ended up being awesome! I learned so much in this class, and it helps that Claudia is so fired up in her lectures, that you can't help but get fired up! Tests are cake, papers are challenging, but she wants you to succeed. If I can get an A in this class, you can too!

She is very special but if you like ethics and philosophy you will be fine. Very difficult case studies in class but use the help she gives you and you will pass the cases. The exams only 50 questions and you are allowed to have notes and there is a class prior the test with a tutor to help study for it.

Great Instructor. Took Eastern Philo. Highly disagree with other posts here. True, she can come off as strong willed, but she helps you every step of the way. Go to her office for case studies and other Q's, really helps. Taking West Philo in the fall. Exams were fair, not trying to trip you up. If you are interested in Philo, take her class.

She is not easy, but I am a better person for taking her class. She's can be a bit LOUD, but she's great in every other way. Follow instructions closely because she is a stickler, but she's very thorough. Her assignments are advanced and if you rely on plagiarism, don't bother because they're not designed that way. 43

Claudia is completely brilliant. Some of the most interesting and immersive lectures I've ever had. She has high expectations-don't take her course if you aren't serious about your education. She has led me to fall in love with philosophy. One of Cabrillo's finest, don't miss an opportunity to learn from her!!

Claudia is a pretty good teacher. She explains fairly well and we didnt use the book all that much, mainly just follow the powerpoints and youll be fine. Her case studies are hard but if you spend more than a day or two on it you should do fine. Final is just a test. I would take another class from her.

I loved Claudia. She is such a lively teacher who really causes her students to think. She did a great job introducing philosophy, and I wish I could take more classes. The tests are pretty easy--just take notes off the powerpoints. I will admit, she does sometimes lose track of time and not go as in depth in her lectures.

Claudia was by far my favorite teacher last semester! At first her description of the course load is intimidating, but as the course unfolds you realize that it is not so. She says there will be pop quizzes but every quiz administered was either open book or take home. Didn't use the text book past the first week- use the power points for studying!

I loved her class. It's super interesting, she's very clear and intelligent, and we learned a fair bit for a truly entry level class. I can't recommend it enough. Also, this class fulfills social science requirements, so you can take it instead of history or something. Almost no homework, easy quizzes, fair tests. She grades writing the hardest.

Claudia was a good and enthuastic teacher. Her class was well laid out and it didn't require a whole lot of effort to get an A. She is very animated. Sometimes I found myself get cut off when asking questions but I managed to have them answered. She is a very thoughtful teacher. Her class is worth taking!

AWESOME PROFESSOR! Loved the class and lecture. Really good at guiding discussion so it contributes to learning instead of meandering. Funny and has endearing personality. She awakened my passion for philosophy.

So far we are two classes behind because she keeps going over the same stuff and telling lots of stories that drag on to make her points clear. I appreciate the clarity but worry that the rest of the semester will get rushed due to lagging.

Absolutely wonderful professor. Maintains good classroom control and stays on topic, but still manages to be very engaging. Clearly loves teaching and will make you love the material she's teaching. Assignments are fairly easy but meaningful and tests are a breeze if you pay attention during lectures. Good discussion leader.

Claudia is amazing. She's funny and intelligent. She is incredibly helpful (when you ask for it!) and she knows how to keep a group of 60 students interested for 1 12 hours. She encourages students helping each other with the homework the day that it's due (take home quizzes) and can explain the most difficult subjects with ease.

Claudia is awesome! She gives a lot of personal anecdotes. You don't HAVE to read the textbook to pass the quizzes or tests but it adds enrichment. She puts a lot of importance on the two case studies, theyre not super difficult but they're worth a lot of points. She'll help you with your rough drafts if you go in to her office hours.

This was my first philosophy class and I loved it! The teacher is great and provides many different ways to understand a concept. She is a great teacher for all learning types, I learned just by listening to her lectures and reading out of the book. Clear study guides provided for the test, study sessions available that are really good!

Very nice professor. She goes off topic often to tell her own stories, but gets most of the material covered each class. She is extremely enthusiastic and really enjoys her job. Would highly recommend taking her class.

Claudia is a great teacher. Her class was always fun and interesting. Case study's can be difficult but she gives you plenty of time to speak to her to get help on them. Quizes and exams are tough but you are allowed some notes of the exams. Very straightforward and great way to start off on learning philosophy.

Claudia is wonderful. shes very clear on what she wants. I took her for philo 4 and took her recently for philo10. a couple paper or case studies, she gives examples papers for you to refer to. her exams are tricky but pay attention to wording. just know the philosophers and their theories.

Just finished nonwestern philosophy, which has been my favorite class thus far! I also had Claudia for intro which I found to be more difficult. I love that she's an experienced teacher, meaning great lectures and she's hilarious! She's very comfortable with the material she teaches. Also I can't help but note that she truly wants you to succeed!

Most interesting professor i've had. Her stories make you remember when it comes to taking tests

Excellent teacher and orator. Very clear directions and assignments. Very organized, honest, and punctual.

Professor Close is one of the better instructors I have taken at Cabrillo. She cares about her students, and really tries to make sure students understand her lectures. She really made philosophy fun to learn. Would definitely take her classes again. Case studies are difficult, so give yourself plenty of time.

Claudia is a gem. I hated philosophy before I took her class, but she actually got me to think! Also, the tutor Misha is worth getting help from. He is very knowledgeable and makes things click.

Took this class for general ed requirement and she is a great teacher. Tests are a little hard but she allows a page of notes during the exam. Her lectures are very entertaining. There are 2 extensive case studies but she uses very current topics to make it more interesting. Great teacher.

Professor Close is so good at teaching her subject at she made me want to become a Philosophy major. She can get a little behind in her lectures, but always makes sure to put only the material covered in class on her tests. The quizzes are mostly take-home, and she lets you go to her office hours to get feedback on the two written assignments.

One of the best professors I've had. Her lectures are actually relevant to the tests and she takes time to answer questions. Make sure you remember the hints she gives out about the tests. If you show up to class, take notes, don't procrastinate on the case studies, and do the study guides, you'll get an A.

One of my favorite teachers at Cabrillo. She's very passionate about philosophy and clearly loves her job, she has a wonderfully wry sense of humor, and she works very hard to make her lectures interesting and engaging. Her essays are difficult, but she's very clear about her expectations. Made me fall in love with philosophy!

AMAZING! Her lectures are extremely accessible & relate to the reading. LOTS of reading but you should still show up to class even you haven't done it. Class discussions help, the class is group-based work & you have 4 short 1-page papers due throughout the semester. NO FINAL EXAM! Would take again!!

Had her for intro to phil. She gives two 4-paged paper. She is very funny and passionate in philosophy which is also very infectious. Treats you as a university student and always trying to improve Cabrillo . I want to take all her classes now.

One class with Professor Close and I switched my major to philosophy. She is so passionate and inspiring in her classes. You don't need to show up to every class to pass the tests, but the more you show up and participate, the better you will do on your papers. Grades are points added up, not an average, which helps a lot!

I took intro to philosophy with Claudia and really enjoyed it. She gives you a double sided typed or handwritten page for all the exams as well as a study guide. Almost all the quizzes are take home. Her lectures are engaging and she loves to tell stories about her life. One word of advice, she grades tough on the essays, but there are only two.

Great Professor! Sit up front, give your opinions in class and ask questions. She goes fast on her power-point presentations. Take notes on paper or computer. Study the power points for each section at home(print her power-points?) (she has links on her website), Get free tutoring for writing a case study (if you have never done one) & go to class!

Claudia is one of the best teachers! She makes her classes interesting! Yes, she tells relevant stories, but only to add to the point, such as make a theory or statement more clear! She is a tough grader but that is only because she does not want to cheat you of your education. *All PowerPoints are all online. *She allows one cheat sheet per test.

The class consisted of 4 Test (50 pts each), 12 quizzes (5-10 pts each) and 2 case studies (essays worth 100 pts each). Most quizzes were take home and I was able to get A's on them and the exams by studying the class notes and the POWER POINTS which she post's online. You get a cheat sheet for exams! DON'T PROCRASTINATE on the Case Studies!

Her lectures are entertaining and insightful, definitely worth showing up for. I really appreciated her teaching style. She is very clear about her expectations, it's easy to keep track of your grade, and she is very approachable.

Claudia is a kind, forgiving teacher willing to accommodate your needs or clarify any confusion. Lectures can feel slow and tedious, I felt that I learned more about her personal life than the course material. But she is a fair grader and does not give an overwhelming amount of work. Go to office hours for your case studies. So helpful!

She's phenomenal. Very entretaining and funny. Talks a lot about her personal life, however she never fails to tie it back into the lecture and relate the event she's talking about with the topic being discussed in class. Love her.

Claudia! She is a beautiful being. I so dearly enjoy her personality and I would love to hang out with her outside of class because thats how awesome she is. Her non western philosophy class is brilliant and she truly inspires me to think and become a better human.

Claudia is great. She lets you know exactly what she wants from you and grades accordingly. I have seen people say that she will give you a poor grade if your opinions don't align with hers and that has not been my experience at all. As a philosophy teacher she loves when you disagree with her, you just need to back it up with evidence. Take her!

Claudia is absolutely amazing. Hilarious, kind, and clear. She will tell you exactly how she will be grading and what is on the test. If you are EVER confused about anything, email her or go to her office hours!! Participation is essential, but just email her if you can't make it to class and you should be good. Study sessions before the test!!

Show up to class and listen to the lectures and you'll pass the tests no problem. She has a lot of good examples in her lectures that help you understand the concepts. I recommend her if you're really interested in philosophy.

Claudia is a great woman. Her classes are a bit harder than what I'm used to at Cabrillo, but the assignments are well-explained and she is more than willing to work with you through any hang-up you might have. I definitely recommend checking out PHILO-17, even if it doesn't really seem like your thing.

I took Claudia for two separate classes during my time at Cabrillo, and loved her as a professor both times. She makes you work for a good grade, but if you show up and put in effort you will do well and enjoy the course. Her ethics class specifically changed my life and I still think about it (over 2 years later).

Interesting coursework with grades based on a few exams, quizzes and three papers. Don't turn in work late! She teaches at a bit of a higher level than Cabrillo with papers requiring some planning. She tells you what she wants! Lectures are a bit abstract and tend to wander off topic. Exams were open book, not really learning. Focus on the papers!

she assigns very few assignments, but those few are hard. she's available to help and wants you to do well. her lectures are very fun and informative. had a fantastic time in her class and learned so much would highly recommend, but you'll get out of it what you put in.

First time taking a philosophy class and it was pretty challenging, but still managed to do well. She's a brilliant professor. I liked the way she related a lecture/philosopher/idea to a real life scenario because it made it memorable and easier to understand. The case studies consisted of great issues. It was all lecturing and very littlegroupwork

Claudia is probably the best teacher that Cabrillo has. If you get an opportunity to take her class do it! You wont regret it, just do the assignment and If you need help dont hesitate in asking her! She is absolutely amazing! This is teacher that is in the students side always willing to help!

She is supper funny and always has jokes and stories to talk about.

Wonderful lecturer, always has some obscure example that ties perfectly into whatever concept we're discussing. Very few assignments, mostly just quizzes. The Case Studies are the brunt of the work, I recommend not waiting for the day of. Not fun.

Claudia's lectures are so fun, she is fabulous at applying theories to real world scenarios that people are able to relate to. When the pandemic hit she was quick to be flexible with paper due dates. Stick to her essay rubric or else your grade will suffer. Take advantage of her essay "freebies"!!! She's always open to questions, thoughts, etc.

You may have read in other reviews that case studies are important. As of Spring '20, they are no longer part of the Philo 4 curriculum. Claudia is a great professor who tells funny stories about her own life and readily engages in debate with students. She has a big personality which makes her lectures interesting! A bit intimidating but very kind

Claudia is passionate and knowledgeable about Philio but I felt that we can easily get off track. This class is relatively doable if you know the material. Case studies are long and require effort so you cant bs them. I tried hard and that's why I passed. She is always willing to help if you need it just ask and shell tell you the answers.

She is a tough teacher, her classes are not an easy pass. I took 2 classes with her and loved both. I learned a lot, but we covered so much information so quickly it was often hard to keep up and I would find myself memorizing facts but not truly understanding the concepts. Her tests and quizzes were open note so you could easily pass them

I learned a lot from her class, she is an amazing instructor. If you are having a hard time with the class or outside of school she is understanding, she will make sure you know all of the resources we have available. She definitely loves what she does!

Claudia is amazing! Great lectures, flexible and understanding! I was sick for a long time and she worked with me to complete my assignments! Be prepared to read hundreds of pages, with many small details (who said what), which for me was challenging, but I don't think it's the teachers fault. Great teacher, recommended.

I took Professor Close's philosophy class, ethics class, and participated in her ethics bowl team. She proved to be an inspiring professor who truly cared for her students! Be sure to ask questions if you don't understand the material, she appreciates the effort and it will help you on the papers. Claudia ran a well-oiled machine of a class.

Claudia was a fantastic teacher! Be sure to attend the lectures and ask questions to do well on your papers. It was inspiring to see how much Claudia cares about her students and the lengths she will go to help them succeed. She is the best teacher I've had at Cabrillo.

Claudia is a caring and engaging teacher with fun lectures and real-life examples. While there's extensive reading, attending lectures and watching videos can replace much of it. Few assignments, not overly complicated exams and Claudia is very understanding.

Super sweet lady, will definitely email you back, her material is hard and the exams are rough

Claudia was my favorite teacher at Cabrillo. I took every class she offered. 25 years later, I often think of the material we covered. Her Eastern Philosophy class especially shaped my career as a psychotherapist. Classroom discussions were always engaging. She was supportive and available, writing letters of rec for transfer applications.

Close inspired me. Her classes shaped me into a better writer and deeper thinker. Office hours and tutor groups are so helpful. She really appreciates ppl going to office hours. She asks a lot of her students but provides plenty of support

Professor Close was a fairly challenging but understanding instructor. While the coursework was dense, she was willing to accommodate when needed. unstuckstudy and the class materials made studying more manageable.