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“She is one of the rudest professors I have ever had”
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She teaches good. You definetly stay up in her class. Her class reader is specific and well developed, just like her.
She is a beautiful person inside and out. She is very caring and helpful, she gives you helpful study guides and does not throw you off. You actually learn in her class because she is an intelligent and interesting woman. I definetly recommend her
This teacher is awesome, not to mention beautiful. She is a great person in and out. She grades easy. She requires you to work and learn, but take it from me (someone who doesnt learn very well) you will learn much in her class. You will like it.
professor Sandoval is a very good teacher. i learned so much about my heritage that i didnt know before i even took her class. She incorporates her youthfullness into her lectures which allow the students to realted...plus she's definitly a hottie.
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THIS PROFESSOR IS VERY CLEAR AND THE CLASS IS VERY INTERESTING. I LEARNED SO MUCH IN ONLY ONE SEMESTER. YET, SHE CAN BE A *****. HER ATTITUDE CAN BE A BIT MOODY..
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Avoid her if you can, especially if you are a man. She will not listen to any opinions or comments. She is a major %@&#*! She does not care about her students and will insult you in front of everyone. If you do not go along with her comments or worse state an opposition be prepared to be humiliated.
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this professor is a total b&*#! she humilates her students and she is not very understanding of their personal problems. "RIGHT?" She marks you tardy if you're late, we are college students here, not high schoolers!!! She needs to learn some social skills, "RIGHT?"
She is a nightmare and a disgrace to the Chicano Studies department. She was terrible at East LA College and here too! Has no clue how to treat people. Terrible
this teacher is on a high horse about being chicana, all material is female oriented and singles out all the men in the class. treats intro 100 level class way to strict w, too much work. 2 4p papers, oral and a 6 pg in class final for an intro 100 level course?! extremely moody, and offensive
This teacher has no respect for her students. She feels she is very educated scholarly, but when it comes to social skills and treating other with respect she has no skills. She needs to realize that we also deserve respect, just as we give her. She really needs to learn to respect everyone.
prof sandoval is so full of herself we were only allowed to refer to her as dr. sandoval, what a stupid btch
She is disrespectful,rude,arrogant.Should not be teaching at the university level.Topic could be meaningful but her teaching trivializes and trashes the very importance and essence of Chicano Studies. Didn't learn anything. Her class made me disgusted and turned me off. Avoid her.
Shut Up and take the easy class. Thats hat we really want.
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I am a woman so don't make this a gnedr thing. This is about Sandoval being a horrible teacher.Its clear she loathes being here and disrespects her students. If she doesn't like CSU, she should find another university. She gets an F from a one of her female students.
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I got an A in this class, but man, was it stressful! The excessive reading and writing wore me out. Sure, a lot is learned (mainly through the reading and writing, not the lectures), but it comes at a high cost. CHS100 with Sandoval should count as a six-units course; that's how demanding it is!
Her lectures helped me to understand some of the material. Only thing I disliked about her was the fact that the papers had to be a certain length or else she wouldn't even bother grading it.
OMG this lady stresses you alot I got an A but I worked my ass off! not an easy class and not a very likeable professor either...
Ok, for a 400 level class; this class is not that bad. For just a GE grade (like me) it is super hard. I had to work my ass off for my A-. The class is passable but don´t expect to miss any classes or do little reading. There are no tests in the class, but the excessive work and reading make up.
GET RID OF HER!!!!!! SHE IS DISGRACE TO THE CHICANO STUDIES DEPARTMENT!!! That is why she was let go at ELAC, she sucks
Really easy grader but a lot of reading. Horrible attitude, which creates an uncomfortable classroom environment. Do all the reading, write all the journals, do a 5 minute culture presentation, and put up with her annoying attitude and get an A in the class.
she does have an attitude, but i managed to get B in the class and i didnt read all the material. I also didnt do the oral presentation. The class is easy just try not to miss any lectures, turn in all the journals, and kinda a avoid her cuz shes ****y( she doesnt like to explain her self twice)
Don't take this and expect an easy A. But if you're interested and work hard you will done fine. Don't cross her, she means business.
This class could have been a good class but she has a horrible attitude problem. She is mean and demeaning to students. When you answer questions she looks at u like ur stupid. Every other word out of her mouth is "RIGHT?", UGH!!!Don't take her!!
strict but in a easy way. If you get on her bad side she can be a meanie but she what students need to prosper.
a lot of reading, but not hard
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She has major attitude problem and tried to make me feel stupid when asking questions. She favored her student with a chicano backround and treated the rest of us like seconed rate students. If it were not for her bias grading I would have received a 4.0 but thanks to her B I did not. I was one step short of complaining to the department head.
Yeah, there is some work to do in this class, but not something out if this world. She grades fairly and is willing to help. She is definitely easier that other CHS professors.
Easy class
she has major attitude problems. she still thinks like a kid.She flips her hair all day,says right a hundred times an hour and gives dirty looks. the class itself is easy A, but only if you can put up with her rudeness and treating adults like children. if u need an easy A go for it but the class is pointless.
grip of reading annoying assignments
She is very difficult. Too much writing and too much attitude with it. Very much into herself and not helpful. Make sure you do the readings if not she will point it out to the whole class.
She is so RUDE and unhelpful. Every other word she says is "right" and she thinks she is so good because she got her P.H.D. She does not like female students but pays a lot of attention to the guys. The work is pretty easy but there is a lot of reading and she WILL make you look stupid if you don't know the answer. I would not take her again.
She isn't that bad. She gives quizes every thursday, but she lets u know exactly what to read for the quiz. No final, just a project/paper: you have to visit a few museums and write a paper. She also gives a few essays (about four) based on the readings. Easy grader.
I took her in my sophmore year and I am not a pro at writing. 3 books and one essay for each 1 group project that I hated because she made it seem like a lot of your grade and it was only like 5% and the final is essay making your own theory. Class was intense but I proved to her that I can get an A in the class. "RIGHT"
Yes, there is ALOT of reading and quite a few papers. Final paper was 11-15 pages of research. I will admit, it's not pleasant to take her, but she does know her stuff. She's also not very approachable. She grades adequately. If you don't like to write, don't take her; although I hate writing and I still got an A!
Sandoval can be mean to people at times and she calls people out when they did not do anything wrong. The material presented is excellent yet repetitive. The reading is a lot for this class and the quizzes are easy. The four critical essays are easy, but the historical project is hard and unnecessary (especially the Museum of American West part).
Great teacher that teaches with much passion for the subject. She will make you learn, think, and will motivate to do your best. There is alot of readings and papers, but no final or midterms, which is a great bonus.. I learned sooooooooooo much and the class was worth it all.
Honestly, eventhough she can be a b*tch sometimes, the class is pretty easy. She gives study guides that are exactly like her quizes. The material is a little repetative and boring. U learn some interesting stuff. Just do the work, dont get on her bad side, and u will be fine. Oh, and she always says "RIGHT".
sandoval is a great prof. alot or work & alot of reading BUT i gurantee, u will learn!! i enjoyed her class, she always had interesting lectures and she is a very brilliant woman.she has a passion for teaching!
MY WHOLE LIFE IVE HATED HISTORY AND FOR THE 1ST TIME I LOVED A HIST CLASS..There are only 4 quizzes and they r exactly like the study guide..She really knows her stuff..she assigns a hist project..do it on time because its pretty long...GREAT CLASS!! she can be rude sometimes but she likes teaching!
IF YOU KEEP UP WITH THE DAILY READING THE CLASS IS A SINCH.
This professor is a great professor she tells you what she is looking for in the 6 papers you wil have to write. The is a small quiz at the begining of each class on the reading. So reading is madatory!! No final but you will have a big project. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOUR LAZY, DONT LIKE TO WORK OR READ, OR IF YOUR LOOKING FOR AN EASY A.
She clearly has insecurity issues and takes it out on other women in her class she thinks are her competition. Having a PHD for her is seriously only a professional HATER DEGREE. So much for her XICANA solidarity. I guess she needs a man!
It feels sad to see all of these negative comments, but a lot of them are very true. She makes me want to reach out to her because she is so hardened and somewhere deep in her is a heart, but we can't see it. I wish that she could feel human warmth and love. She will. Be tolerant and understand that she's in a process like all of us are. Be nice.
Okay so she does flip her hair every 5 seconds but so what, who cares. I honestly thought she was a great professor & i learned so much from her. All these people below me probably didnt like her cause they got a bad grade in her class cause she isnt easy, but hello we are in college! Take her if your actually going to pay attention & want to learn
hello SHE IS SO HARD FOR CSUN. YES we are in college. NO TAKE
Prof. Sandoval is a good professor who is willing to help out students. The class may be a bit difficult for being lower division, but the work load is very manageable for students who are serious about college. She offers extra credit opportunitied as well, which helps a lot.
Class is easy if you keep up with class readings. You'll be given the exam questions which are exactly the same in the test, short answers/paragraphs. Sometimes there are some bonus questions. The hard part is the site visiting project which requires a lot of time. If you wanna get an A, take this class.
She's very intelligent and has a good grasp on the subject and makes class interesting. I definitely would have to say she's a great professor thus far. She's also very cute and has beautiful eyes. For you recent highschoolers: Make sure you remember this is college and treat this class as such... I don't think she tolerates kiddish behavior.AN
This class is not for lazy students. There is a lot of work and reading, but its really easy once you do it. She gives 4 quizes which are short answers/short paragraphs and that's really easy since she gives a study guide with the same exact questions on the test. Keep up with the readings and make sure you start the site project early!!
This professor is extremely hard. She is rude, inconsiderate, condescending, disrespectful and treats her students as if they are five years old. There are four finals in the class-one every few weeks. This teacher needs to go and teach high school.
I have never been so disgusted to have a Professor who completely disregards the fact that she is dealing with adults. Regardless of the fact some students are there fresh from High School doesn?t mean she has free reign to belittle students intelligence. I hope she learns social skills to go along with her vast knowledge! Then maybe she may be a
This teacher does not play around. She is pationate about what she is teaching. I have to admit she is really hard, but you learn a lot in her class. She goes over all the reading!!! She gives four test and they consist of short answers and short paragraphs. I recomend you start on your reserch project day one to avoid the stressing out.
I really liked her, but some people did not. I must admit, I was on her good side, so she liked me, but if you get on her bad side, forget it, she will tease you in class! Just show up on time, make sure you do the readings, and answer questions. A LOT of reading and a hard paper, but not too bad. Tests can be hard. I got an A, but I worked for it.
You gota work for an A. No smooth sailing here. BUT that being said test are extremly easy becuase she gives us every question on the test on the reveiws a week prior! Long but easy 14page paper due. She is an expert in her feild and is very passionate. Good proffesro but be ready to read and write!
This class is really easy Show up for class take, good notes during lectures & do the study guide. I NEVER read the book all I did was the study guide & I got an A on the tests. The research paper is really simple to do don't let the # of pages scare you because trust me you can fill up the 15 pages really fast.
Professor singles out students...NOT willing to help at all...most of her class is scared of her! Most students are scared to even ask questions. Got an A from doing all the work but am still traumatized by how she belittles her students. TERRIBLE experience in this class, would NOT recommend it at all
Her online class is terrible. She is not clear, the tests are specifically set up to hurt your grade, and she is not thorough in her explanations. For example, she makes typos and she doesn't post quizzes on the correct time she says she will. Not reliable, not learning, and unfun. DO NOT TAKE ONLINE. In person would've been much better
DO NOT TAKE!!! She is a very knowledgeable professor but her attitude is terrible. I?ve never had such a rude prof in my 4 years of college. One think for sure is that she enjoys be littling her students. The environment in her class feels very tense and her students are afarid to ask any Q. She needs an attitude adjustment thats for sure. She's a
Yeah...I took the online classes, and though i learned a great deal from this class... the tests are SPECIFICALLY designed to hurt your grade. Don't take unless you love a challenge. I am not gonna lie however, i learned ALOT from this class.
she knows what shes talking about! so dont try and challenge her. GO TO CLASS! you get attendance points and although she may not stress it at first in the end you will be screwed! her mid term is take home and the final is alright (both essays). although she is very picky about essays they need to be PERFECT!
All of those who wrote thing about her some of it is true. She is hard, but personally I think that she is a good professor.Her course is hard but only if you make it hard for yourself. She is not your friend she is your professor. Attend class, read, and study!! If you have questions ASK HER!!!! she is willing to help, if you are willing to learn
NICE TEACHER
By the end of the semester she earned all my respect. She is dope!! She definitely knows her stuff and if you're smart you will pick up on that knowledge. Those who say she is hard must be really stupid and I know this because I had many of you idiots in my class. She is clear about her expectations and standards.
She is a very smart teacher and does not allow anyone to slack off. You use a reader instead of a book that costs about $40 outside of school in some store. She's a devout feminist and its very interesting to hear her lectures. But she's funny at times and always speaks with a smile on. She welcomes questions but it is at times intimidating.Ok prof
Really an amazing teacher. She might seem a little bit strict but her teaching methods are very good and her personality brings the class to life.
This teacher demands that you devote 3-5 hours a day only to her work. She has unreal expectations in what she expects you to read daily and provides no feedback as to why your grade is the way it is. DO NOT TAKE THIS WOMAN unless you have large amounts of free time and are willing to devote it completely to this class. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!
I hate this teacher. Seriously, her expectations are unrealistic she gives way too many pages to read in one night. She can't answer simple questions. In my opinion she is a very angry person inside and takes it out on her students. She makes me want to cry everyday and quit school, never have I been so uninspired to quit school. She's terrible.
HARD!
Honestly the worst teacher I have had at CSUN. She is ridiculous and she can't even use proper grammar. She is so unhelpful when asked about ANYTHING. I definitely feel like I would have learned more and been less resentful about the subject matter if I had read the book alone without her idiotic and unintelligent lectures. DO NOT TAKE!
Do not take this professor, there is something really wrong with her. I took her for an online class, I had to do 4 major essays, 4 really unclear exams, a 10 page research assignment that requires a visit to her assigned museums, discussion posts every week, 4-5 articles and 2-3 chapters of reading.
absolutely the best professor for CHS or any class really. She is a great person as well as professor. For those who rated her harshly on the online class it's because she had never given an online class before! STILL AMAZING PROFESSOR! CLEAR AND INTELLIGENT DO TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Professor uses Course Reader. Did weekly readings and had to turn in a one-two page summary of what we read. Grade is based on two midterms, a final, and a cultural presentation. Lectures were quite lengthy. Group discussions were based on the course reader.
one word: unapproachable. The course requirements were clearly laid out the first day -no surprises. You must make the commitment to actually read ALL the material and prepare for in class quizzes otherwise, you WILL fail. Expect to read about 20+ pages a week (which is little compared to Upper Division Eng. courses). If you're a good writer and cr
First Off, do not take her!! She teaches her basic level classes like her upper division courses. she does not help and if you ask a question she makes you feel like you are a foolish child. This is one of the few professors that i will never forget and for all the wrong reasons. She lets her politics and emotions for the subject dictate the class.
Class is boring, can't ask her a question unless you want to feel stupid. I was the one of the 4 Asians in the class, therefore I had lots of questions but I ended up asking it during her hours. Final project, presentation about your family life. Power point; 4-5 slides, MUST cover everything in 10 minutes. Students & prof will rate you.
DON'T TAKE HER!!! she only likes it her way and isn't here for the interest of the students! she doesn't help you with your questions on assignments. I always do my assignments but i regret taking her.
Best Professor ever!!! She's such a strong Chicana! Her class is hard but its worth it. AWESOME:D
Demanding teacher, however if you do all the readings (I always struggled), go to class, and do well on the quizzes and the cultural assignment you will do well. I got an A and I'm not Latina. She did get upset with a few students, but I always did as she expected and I did well. She's a pretty cool/tough chick and she knows her material, pay attn
I am currently in her online class and she is definitely is going to make you work hard. Plan to dedicate at least 3-4 hours a week on this class. The material is not hard, but you have to do the work. 4 quizes, 4 critical essays, and 10 pg historical project. I really like her, but man does she like to read!
Shes really a good prof to have & looking back I learned ALOT due to all the reading & writing we had each week so not an easy A!The person who said"her class is only hard if you make it hard on yourself"I agree with 100%!Shes really cool with you if you do all the work and that she sees your actually trying.Got an A but really busted my ass 4 it!
She really is not as bad as everyone says. Yes it's annoying you have to write an essay analyzing articles every week but you can prettt much bs them! I got an A...she's not that bad! And you learn a lot
Took the online course and for a 200 level class, there is A LOT of work. My major is unrelated to CHS and found that I had to spend a great deal of extra time for this course and it took time away from my major courses. The course isn't hard, but it certainly requires a lot of attention and dedication.
Fantastic teacher!!! She really wants her students to succeed, I always loved attending her class. I am happy I took this course with her. I got a B+ and that was my fault for procrastinating. She is tough, but very fair. She always has her office door open and will help you with anything you don't understand. You wonâ??t regret taking her course.
Fantastic teacher!!! She really wants her students to succeed. I am happy I took this course with her. I got a B+ and that was my fault for procrastinating in the end. She is tough, but very fair. She always has her office door open and will help you with anything you don't understand or want to discuss. You wonâ??t regret taking her course.
Do not take her.... took this class for an online course...regret it, and now i do not want to take any online courses because of her. Theres alot of work, yes but its easy. Reason why i regret it is because when you ask a question she responds with a smart answer..making you feel dumb.. DO NOT TAKE HER
She is a hard teacher, he class requires more reading than the bible, journals are due every week, she is not understanding and not an easy grader. Do Not take this class unless you want to get a P.H.D. in Chicano studies
She assigns a 400-500 typed essay on friday, due wednesday at noon...WTH? Def not enough time to finish! With all the other 300 and 400 level classes we students have, how do i finish in only 4 days! Not to mention partime job! Totally regret taking this class
Please with all my heart i beg you not to take her. It is not a challenge its just so much work and so little time and she swears her class is our world. I don't think you should take her unless you are a CHS major..even then enter if you dare!
She's clearly intelligent. She really expects her students to analyze critically and understand the material. We were required to do heavy readings and write a analytical 2page paper every week. Nearly 50% of the reading wasn't of my interest. She's not a professor for students to slack off, she makes you work but then again there are worser profs.
I would not recommend this professor. I really hope you listen to this advice. It is too much work she thinks this is our only class we have and the quizzes are really hard and I am an A student so I know what I am talking about. Please I am warning you now do not take her. you will regret it.
I do not recommend for anyone to take this course unless they have a lot of time in their hands. The reason why I say this is because there is A LOT of work. I am talking about 3 essays, 2 journals, 1 10 page research paper and each week she makes you read A LOT in order to complete a 400-500 analysis on what you read. DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE.
WAAAAY too much work for a GE class. Please avoid this professor AT ALL costs. It took over my life and caused so much unecessary stress, I wish I chose a different history class! We have two historical sites to visits, 10 page final, 400-500 essay every week that we only get 5 days to work on, three ridiculous quizzes, 2 journals...HATED all of it
DO NOT TAKE!!!! I HATE THIS CLASS!! like the week class is suppose to end she added an extra quiz and an extra essay!!! WTF??? are you serious lady!!!!! get a life!!!! My first C of my college career thanks to her!
DO NOT TAKE. Besides the fact that she treats you as a child or at least a High School student, she is very strict and rude. Horrible semester because of this professor.
I now know so much about my Chicano history because of this class!Don't take this class if CH doesn't interest you. The analytical readings are kind of difficult and you can't bs the weekly 2pg essay.She is very intelligent, kind of intimidating but fair. Must attend class!Take alot of notes during lectures, they save you for the midterm and final!
I learned a lot, however teacher is pretty unapproachable. I am not particularly keen on grading based on the teachers opinion, but that's how the class is. Overall, my other more important classes were definitely affected negatively as this class is ALOT of busy work. May God be with you if you have this professor.
AVOID CLASS, If it is too late for you just know that there is a lot of work but the class is very insightful do all your work attend every class and you will pass with a breeze do not slack off, professor does seem unapproachable but there is a reason to her way of teaching and behaving towards students
In my opinion, she is a difficult professor. Too much reading, essays ever week and its just too much work. Dont recommend her. You need to try really hard to get a good grade, surprisingly i got a good grade.
This prof. made my semester hell. She contradicts much of what she says & is very judgmental when it comes to essays (which there are ALOT of). This is expected from a college prof. except her grammatical and spelling errors are way too frequent so I wouldn't trust her judgement. I learned a lot but had to teach myself. Passed but I don't recommend
HARDEST GRADER THERE IS! Gives SO much homework! One essay per week. Quizzes that no one could pass since she grades so tough! Your essay will never be good enough for her even if you follow all the directions. I HATE THIS CLASS SO MUCH! It is the only class I'm stressing in. Save yourselves from a headache and just don't take this class. Unless you love a challenging grader and love extra work. Good luck! You'll need it!
By far the MOST WORK I've ever had to do for one class. 15k+ words written for the semester. A discussion every week plus essays and semester length research project. She provides NO feedback for written work either. DO NOT CHOOSE THIS TEACHER
Just found out what my final is. 7 handwritten pages with one flashcard of notes allowed. Terrible class, made me hate school.
Took this class as filler to maintain full time status and this class contained more work than my previous 10 upper division classes in my major.I worked for A and u will have to work for it. This is not a laid back class but i learned a lot about my own cultural history.
this class requires a lot of reading and writing for a 100 level class. More work than my upper division classes (400)in my major.
Very hard class, requires lots of work. Though its an online class she makes you go to 2 places and write a 10pg paper, its ridiculous.
TERRIBLE CLASS. Do not take this class even if graduation depends on it. I swear to you that you will hate life when taking this class. She isn't teaching Chicano studies, she is teaching feminism in class. Tons of work to do and very annoying In class with her style of teaching. Would never recommend taking this class.
I went into this class ignorant about my culture and I'm now filled with so much knowledge. I am proud to call myself a chicana. However, professor Sandoval is tough. She's sassy, she's mean, she doesn't answer your questions. Rather, she responds with another question "you should already know." Journals every week, and you can't BS.
Denise is a very dedicated professor. Her class is one of the most demanding classes I've had at CSUN but coming from a UC, this work level and quality of work is EXPECTED. Consider her "hard" assignments and "sassyness" as her way of pushing students to become better students. This class was not impossible nor hard. She is also a fair grader.
I loved her! Her passionate towards teaching the subject empowers me to work hard. She is very helpful, friendly and very funny. She makes lecture interesting and I would definitely recommend anyone to take her.
Very hard class. Essays due every week, 6 page mid-term, presentation, and an in class essay. Also she is very picky about grading marks you off for almost anything. She is also not very approachable and treats you like a little kid. You really have to work for a good grade in this class and that may not even be enough.
Her attitude most class sessions was very unappealing and made me hate being in the class although I found her lectures interesting. I would recommend looking at other professors, although she does know her stuff, taking her class wasn't the greatest experience.
Dr. Sandoval is one of the best professors in the Chicanao Studies department. Not only it is a 100 class. She makes you work for a high grade in her class and assignments. Her lectures are very interesting, especially about her work in Low Rider culture and the Chicanao culture as well. Talk to her in her office hours, your grade will thank you!
Interesting class although more work than expected. Very clear from the very beginning of class about what's expected so double check syllabus before asking a question on the assignments. Always take notes very important for her midtem and final!!! Challenging class and you can definitely pass but no slacking off.
I took her class last summer and she makes the class very easy if you actually try. The tests are exactly what she asks for in the study guide. She gave many extra credit opportunities. My final grade was 3 points away from a perfect score thanks to all of the extra credit. she requires weekly posts, no big deal. Would definitely take her again!
I see so many bad comments of Professor Sandoval but I thought she was great! She makes you work for your grade & is dedicated to her beliefs & what she teaches. This class can change your perspective & way of thinking. She does give out weekly journals on the readings but they're only 1 and a half-2 pages. Jst do the readings & you'll pass!
Yes, this professor is helpful and does give you much help towards your final and midterm. However, there are weekly essays assigned every week with articles that need to be reads upwards to 20 pages. Which i believe is a lot of work. Definitely tough grader. Large amounts of reading, notes, lectures, videos, and to be honest a lot of rudeness.
This is a very interesting and enlightening course but she can be very unappealing and rude at times. Though she means well her way of addressing students is very negative. Weekly essays are essential to pass but she is a tough grader and expects a lot for a 100 class. If this is not your major stay clear and look for someone else.
Absolutely the worst professor that I've ever had! She is way too strict and very rude towards students. She requires too much for an intro class. If you decide to take her, know that she gives absolutely no partial credit, one 10 point extra credit, LOTS of reading and writing every week. Just do yourself a favor and don't take her.
I'm only on the 3rd week of the online summer class, but I had to share: DO NOT TAKE HER!!! Assigns WAY too many assignments (all writing) in weekly periods. 2 400word discussion posts tuesthurs, a 3page essay due friday, & quiz on sunday same schedule each week. Also assigns way too much reading for a simple GE subject. Save yourselves.
AVOID THIS CLASS. SHE IS ONE OF THE WORST PROFESSOR WHEN IT COMES TO ONLINE CLASS. SERIOUSLY, IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER OPTION, DON'T TAKE HER. IT'S NOT WORTH IT.
worst teacher ive ever had
I've only had her for her OL course. Sandoval is not hard, she's just extremely rigid. Her guidelines and criteria dictates that you should follow her style of writing to a tee. If not, prepare to pay for it. It doesn't matter how well you write, only by how well you mimic her writing style. Take her if you like to write like sheep.
She is one of the rudest professors I have ever had. Misunderstand a prompt and all of a sudden she's talking down to you accusing you of not reading a prompt. I'm sorry but I was truly excited for the class, but she ruined it for me. Also, giving projects where we have to run around LA to visit places?No, thanks! College students don't have time !
Sandoval should understand that she is teaching a General Education ONLINE course. Her course outline isn't ridiculous but incredibly tedious and pointless. The level of commitment she requires actually insinuates that students have spent their waking hours thinking about the impact of irrelevant Latin civilizations.
This course was a tl;dr of a Black Lives Matter protest. Mostly a summation of how every minority was oppressed by the whites. It was both hilarious and painfully dull to write about. By week 2, you'll have written White privilege at least 45 times. You pretty much get full points for writing BS like that and slapping quotes on them. Have fun.
This class is an easy A, IF you do the work! Expect 10 essays (2 page), a 5 page take home midterm, 5-7 minute presentation, and 8-9 page in-class hand written final. It sounds dreadful, but it was probably my easiest class. If you fail, it's because you're lazy. She literally hands you the answers to the midterm and final! Great teacher!
This 200 class has way more work than my other 400 classes. I expected a lot of reading for a history class, but this class is hard work. On an easy week expect about 4 different reading materials/videos each week, but there can be as much as 10 reading materials. I seriously would not recommend this class or the teacher.
She is an amazing teacher. The only reason you will not pass the class is because you don't do the homework. Really fun teacher and I would recommend her but be prepared to work. She does not mess around with laziness. 10 2-3 essays on the weekly readings where some are interesting. Take home midterm. And final which she pretty gives the answers to
Professor Sandoval may come off as rude but that's just how she is! She makes you work for your grade.. weekly essays that are based off some readings you read and a final that she basically gives you the answers too!
She makes you work for your grade. Pay attention to the lectures and take good notes! Every week you write essays based on the readings. Each is worth 10 points, make sure you do them. Do not slack off! Take home midterm, so if you don't do well then it is your fault. Final is super easy, she basically gives you the answers.
She may come off as rude but she's still pretty cool. You have weekly readings where you have to write an essay about them each week as well so this is a class that will keep you busy. Take home midterm that you can start working on about a week before its due also gives you the questions to the final a week or two before so you should be good
She knows her history, what she teaches and all that, but some people are not good teachers ! She is just one of them. You ask a question and then you never ever want to ask a question again.
Great teacher, gives amazing and inspirational lectures. She is strict when it comes to grading and attendance, but all the information is provided to you to get an A in the class.
You will need to do an essay every week, sometimes twice if there is a final/entrance/or exit paper due. She said that if we work we would have over a week to finish assignments since they are posted ahead of time. This is not true. She would post at a random time on Monday and post be due on Thursday. Very hard class if you are not a CHS Major.
Dr. Sandoval is hands down the best professor I have had so far at CSUN. Her class and her lectures were inspirational and taught me a lot. While she does give an essay as homework every week, as long as you keep up with the readings you'll be able to pass the class. If you pay actual try and you listen to the lectures you'll get an A.
I took her online CHS 245 class Spring of 2018, she gives ALOT of work to do. Just keep on track of everything and youll get a decent grade. She gives extra credit and a outside assignment to do. I probably would have gotten a better grade but I would skim through the reading she would give.
Her class is alright. Its just readings upon readings that sometimes dont even seem necessary. Of course, its an online class so I expected a lot of reading, not this will be your whole life type of reading. When you write your discussions, better include EVERYTHING she expects you to read/watch or else points are taken off. Good luck!
It is clear that she is extremely educated knows what she is talking about. Her lectures can be very interesting. However, I felt like she would take every chance she could take to make you feel stupid. I asked a question one time and I never want to ask one again. Honestly, going to her class just gave me anxiety. The readings were always 50+pages
The classwork is a lot and tedious. The class is easy is you follow all her directions but if you mess up she is very rude.
There is 10 weekly essays, 1 take home midterm, a cultural presentation and a final which is an in class essay, more than 8 pages. Make sure to take notes and pay attention to certain details given.
As the other reviews say, lots of reading and writing. One of the most difficult and assignment heavy classes I've taken so far and it's a 100 level class! Weekly essays and long readings. Interesting lectures though, she knows her stuff. Talks with an attitude and am surprised by how many people defended this -not professional behavior.
She has a strong attitude. Im taking her class online and you can tell by the syllabus she posted. She is very demanding and seems very prideful. Reading the syllabus and how she uses words give me anxiety. Don't take her if you want your GPA to go up. she is rude rude rude.
Shes rude to students who dont get answers correct, or simply if they mess up a date. She makes the student feel dumb.
This professor is awful. She is so rude and incredibly disrespectful to her students. When you ask her a question, she responds by being sosassy so rude and makes you feel dumb. She is not nice to those that approach her for help, as a professor she makes students feel like college is not for them. I took her online class and it was HARD HARD!!!
Almost impossible to get any other work done, get ready to write essays every week to her liking. GRADES HEAVY. Missing one line to be two pages? You get a Zero :). Tries to be helpful, doesn't provide too much help. Lectures are super boring and excessive. All the homework is just useless busy work. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Good Luck!
This class is not the most difficult class I have taken, however if you want to do well you are going to have to work for it. Every week there is heavy reading, the last week reading was almost 100 pages. The assignments can sometimes be unclear, she is also very rude. The tests aren't too bad, but to prepare for the study guide takes hours.
She gives a lot of readings weekly along with writing assignments. What I really disliked was the way she does her quizzes. Theyre confusing and thats what messed up my grade the most. The quizzes had options like a. b. c. and d. would be all of the above option e. would be a. and b. and the last option would be b. and c. Irritating
You have to buy a 50$ book outside of campus which you have to read every week and an essay based on the readings is due at the end of every week. You lose credit if you don't show up and she highly encourages class participation. There is a 7 minute presentation that you have to do towards the end and the final is going to be A LOT of writing.
Prof. Sandoval, grades fair & is interactive. One of the best classes I have taken. Very informative & interesting course. Write a lot but not difficult. Lots to read but its interesting material so you enjoy it. Weekly assignments but with plenty of time to do them in. Tests are pretty standard and have a bit of difficulty but very informative
SHE GIVES OUT ALOT OF READING AND DISCUSSIONS POST EVERY WEEK. MUST READ EVERYTHING OR WILL RECEIVE A BAD GRADE. GET READY TO READ ALOT, ALTHOUGH YOU DO LEARN ALOT ON YOUR OWN.
Weekly readings that are around 30-40 pages. Sometimes hour long documentaries must be watched to answer her weekly essay discussion. Most life draining thing of all.
Prepare yourself for a lot of work. You will have weekly readings, videos and lectures you will need to look over along with weekly discussion posts. In other words a weekly short essay on everything you covered that week. It is a super educational and informative class but its NOT AN EASY CLASS what so ever. Get ready to LEARN and GRIND a lot.
I have taken other classes that were harder than this and required more work yet I did better in those than this class. There is SO much reading, 1+ hour videos in order to answer her "discussion questions" which just ends up being like a 3 page essay. Don't even think about emailing her because she won't help or will be very rude.
She swears she can relate to her students; talks about how this pandemic is hard on all of us yet she proceeds to give us long hard essays every week, and on the week of tests she gives study guides along with the test along with the reading and essays we have to do. She cusses at her students when they ask a simple question too. She's just so rude
AMAZING! She is funny and makes you feel like family. Teaches you so much, you can really talk to her and her class overall is really good. Homework is a lot of reading but she makes sure it's interesting. You have to write a weekly report and for the final, you'll be able to take a cheat sheet, use it right it's an easyA. Midterm is a presentation
Not very understanding and tough grader.
An amazing professor gives lots of reading assignments but she reviews them with you and makes sure that you understand. Very good with grading. The assignments arent difficult but you do need to read up.
I withdrew her in person class at the end of 2019. It was my first semester at CSUN and she scared me. She gave a lot of reading to do and I felt as though she didn't give her students enough time to do essays. She was mean and sassy, even when students asked for help. Find a better professor who supports you and don't stress yourself out.
She is great! I have never learned so much in a history class before. If you want to take a class that is an easy A take another professor because she ain' it which isn't surprising (this is college!). I made so many mistakes in this class but she was reasonable and understanding. Honestly the best professor I had at CSUN this first year.
This was by far the WORST class I have ever taken, please if you are not a history major do not take this class with this professor. She is NOT considerate, she just gives you SO much reading your brain hurts so many papers and quizzes. Please save yourselves from mental breakdowns and do not take this professor's class. it's not worth it at all.
This class is such an awesome class, rich with information and history. I learned so much yet I struggled dramatically. I hope you see this- please be considerate and work with your students -don't ignore them- this course impacted me negatively- i feel more far away from my community than ever. I feel ashamed, dumb, and ignored. thank you.
It is insane how rigid she is. This is damaging and dangerous- especially when students have OTHER classes with demanding work too- but the difference - they worked with their students. I added this class to learn and I did all assignments- she refused to grade anything. I worked ft and went to school ft- she did not understand. I did my work.
As a latinx person, I want to say this lady is disrespectful and is not for her community. She speaks over POC and cuts them off. She is on her high horse and makes ppl feel stupid for not knowing. Not humble at all - and truly doesn't understand the struggle- she sure is privileged. Do better DR. S because your demeanor is damaging. You ignored me
If you like a challenge this course is for you. If you hate reading and putting effort into your work DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE you will hate it. The Professor is a master at her subject matter and it shows, I have learned a lot from her and have a lot of respect for her but I can see why many students don't like her because she can be rude at times
Two page paper due every week, along with hours of reading. Be ready to do a LOT of work for this class. Unclear grading scale and doesn't grade for weeks, didn't get a lot of grades back until the final was over. Rarely provides any feedback, and has bad attitude when communicating with her. Extra credit is available. Study a lot for exams.
Professor Sandoval seemed inconsiderate and did not seem to care too much about her students. I received an A in her class but this was not easy as she was a tough grader and I spent tons of time writing in dept essays that were due bi-weekly. Her class was also both lecture and writing heavy however, I did learn a lot about Chicano history.
Challenging but rewarding course. Professor is knowledgeable but can be blunt. Engage with the material and you'll learn a lot. Unstuck study helped with study prep.
She is very knowledgeable in what she teaches and analyzes concepts on the subject very well. She is often rude and makes you feel bad for asking “obvious” questions. The class itself is VERY demanding, constant essays and tons of reading. If you want to succeed in this class PAY ATTENTION and take notes on EVERYTHING she says.
Professor Sandoval was an okay professor, not the best but also not the worse. There's weekly readings due that have to be connected to the critical essays you'll be writing that are pretty long. There's bi-weekly papers due based on the readings and you have to be really precise. She tends to have an attitude a lot and brags a lot about herself.
Insanely tough class. There are two 30-ish pg readings per week and bi-weekly 3 pg essays due. No midterms but the final is a long essay and short paragraph essays. Super tough grader and is extremely strict with grading and attendance. There is a final presentation as well which is easy. Do NOT take this class if you don't like writing.
This class and teacher caused me so much stress and anxiety. She gets mad when she doesn't see you taking notes, and she will yell at you. She treated so many of the students so poorly. I don't like the way she teaches, and I don't recommend her. She assigned a 9-page research paper, a final exam, and an exit essay in the last month of school.
Entirely unrealistic expectations considering its an ethnic studies (Gen ed requirement) class. Weekly essays essentially and 3 final assigments (8 page project, exit essay and final exam) alongside a ridiculous amount of videos and texts to read per week.
I have had a great experience with her, but I understand why many don't like her. She is strict and can be blunt/rude, so read the syllabus thoroughly. There are bi-weekly essays, with a final of one essay and paragraphs. If you take the course, meet the deadlines, participate, take notes on everything, put in a lot of time and work, and listen.
Very rude and doesn't care about students well being as stated "they don't pay me enough to help". I wouldn't recommend her to anyone.
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