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RRS240 - 3.0 rating“If this is your thing, you'll love him”
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I have had 2 classes with Jason, and he is an engaging, open, and friendly teacher who demands alot from the students. If you do the work (reading and writting), and apply yourself you will do very well and learn a great deal. I really enjoyed the engaging subject matter and his approach. Social consciousness and analysis required!
Jason is amazing! His intellect is profound.. He is progressive and helps students to learn and engage w/ the material. I would highly tell everyone to take this class. Your life will be changed. Ladies you'll want to never miss class again.
He knows what he is talking about, but can get a little passionate about it. Sometimes hard to fallow, but usually on topic. Likes to engage in activities and only lectures ones or twice a week. I had no tests, but he said he might implement some in the future so be wear. Half ass the readings and write the papers and you’ll be fine.
Jasons class was AMAZING. Everyone should take a class by him, he is very passionate about what he teaches. He never lectured us, it was more the class talking. At first you might be intimidated by his class but trust me, give it time and you will love it. His class is super fun and easy. do the reading and the papers and you'll be fine.
I had him during his 1st semester at SFSU. I think he was a little too ambitious with our class because he had 50 students but he wanted to operate it more like a graduate seminar. Alot of students were pretty unhappy with his inconsistent grading patterns as well as the condescending tone he would often employ when a student didn't agree w/him.
very enthuisiastic about the subject really gets students involved. all books he assigns are really interesting. only assinged weekly response papers and then a research paper, overally pretty easy and laid back. take this class if you want to be educated about important issues
Amaizing teacher and even better class... he keeps you interested appreciates everyones point of view and opens your eyes to a whole new world. everyone should take this class from him it will change your life. The class does require your attention and participation but it's all great material and Fererra makes you want to do well. excelent!!
it's a lot of reading...a LOT of reading but lets face it, this is college. it's an ethnic studies class so theres a lot of debating of people form different backgrounds but its fun to engage and listen to. and....yea he's pretty HOT.
He is a great teacher and the subject matter is really engaging and important. The readings are inspiring. Lots of class discussions. I loved the class and the teacher.
If you are not on board with his agenda, then you are out of luck. He is condescending to students who he does not agree with. He rolls his eyes and presents demeaning body language when points in oppostition to his are presented. At the begining of the semester I held great promise for this class. Now I hate it.
Passionate and very well-versed in subject matter discussed in class. Thought-provoking and encourages discussion. He talks ALOT and his lectures may go over time, but always has something significant to talk about. He shows alot of films and documentaries in class and there is quite a lot of reading, but its all interesting material.
I absolutely hate this teacher. He is the most closed minded ethnic studies teacher I have ever come across. He does not respect other student's opinions and points of views. If you want to express your mind and "think outside the box", this teacher is not for you. Don't even think about contradicting his teachings because he is 100% bias.
Jason is an amazing proffessor, very informative and conveying. He gets you into the class and there's never a boring moment.
i'm a non major and i took the class for G.E. and it was really interesting. Jason is very good looking
This is one of my favorite classes and professors in my whole college experience. Never imagined that history could be so interesting and thought provoking. I looked forward to class. Lots of discussions that got us thinking. Professor is very intelligent, excellent teacher, and definitely hot! I highly recommend taking a class from him
One of THE best professors I've had!Loved coming to class & I left some classes a different person.If u want to think about issues, how to approach them and what you can do about them take this class!If you dont, then u REALLY need to take this class!He leaves discussions open to students' opinions,very tolerant & gives reasoning in his own views.
If you are international student then you may not understand well what he was talking in the class. There is one 1.5 pages reading response paper due every week and NO MIDTERMS!! He takes attendance depends on his mood. If you turn in all your homework and have good attendance then you will at least get a B. =]
Jason's class is a must! Learn the TRUTH about our country's era of the 1960's. Worth it if you attend and put forth the effort to do the readings. Fair papers. Great teacher overall; you'll learn a lot!
Jason's class is a must! Learn the TRUTH about our country's era of the 1960's. Worth it if you attend and put forth the effort to do the readings. Fair papers. Great teacher overall; you'll learn a lot!
i stopped coming about the second week in because i kept falling asleep. while ferreira is a hottie, he's completely unorganized and i found his assignments tedious. wouldn't recommend his class.
Amazing lectures, interesting subject matter, and an easy to understand helpful teacher. I highly recommend it.
Jason is quite an interesting professor... He comes to class with very well prepared, eloquent lectures, where he stuffs so much information into one hour that it's impossible to get it all. He has high expectations of his students as far as attendance, reading, and participation.
I hated this class but I couldn't drop it because it completed a part of a requirement. Boring class that I wanted to fall asleep. The students in the class were smart alacs and wouldn't be quiet making me late for my next class. I got a C+ in the class because the professor did not like my work. Don't take him!
It's definitely a class that requires a lot of work. If you put it in though, he grades easy. If it's obvious you didn't work then he grades hard. The information was great, lots of movies that are cool. The class discussions he tried to facilitate sucked though.
Weekly quizzes on a ton of reading, mandatory attendance, one class presentation, one long final research paper. Extra credit is available. Professor is nice and has passion for the subject, but has trouble accepting different views.
I wasnt a huge fan of all of the group presentations/discussions. It felt like we were continuously repeating subjects. He's a great teacher though, very insightful. Just do the reading (as best you can, some of the books were a challenge to get through), go to class, listen to what he has to say, and you should do fine in the class.
jason is nice enough, but becuase ethnic studies doesn't have much viable material to cover half the class is group presentation which becomes tedious and repetative. He doesn't cover any of the books he assigns and his grading is insidiously hard, only 3 papers but really hard grader. Isn't always open to new ideas but generally a great professor
very good teacher. he's open to many views. he's a chill guy. cool to talk to. he's a hard greater. his material is a little hard to understand. and not to mention hes a very good looking man
This class was pretty good, one long research paper, attendance, one group discussion, and tough quizzes. Yeah those quizzse are tough as heck because they focus more on analytical stuff, thats what kept me from getting an A. But overall hes a good guy.
He is a great teacher that kept my attention when he spoke because he uses such enthusiasm. Everything we learn is extremely and he gives great opportunities that helps us get involved in the community. One final paper or project 6 quizzes on the weekly readings that are very hard to sit down and do. Make sure to read! And you do one presentation.
He's a great teacher that kept my attention when he spoke because he uses such enthusiasm. Everything we learn is interesting and he gives great opportunities that helps us get involved in the community. One final paper or project 6 quizzes on the weekly readings that are very hard to sit down and do. Make sure to read! And you do one presentation.
Way easy. Read a lot, but write a little. Way hot.
He's a great professor. He likes for students to be involved in the community and to think outside the box. Lots of reading, analytical quizes, an essay, and a presentation. I strongly recommend him, I'm taking another of his courses spring semester. He has great enthusiasm and a great guy to talk to.
HE IS NOT HARD. HE COUNTS ATTENDANCE. TUESDAYS HE LECTURES AND ON THURSDAYS A GROUP OF STUDENTS DIRECT THE CLASS. SO YOU DO NEED TO PARTICIPATE TO GET AN A. THERE ARE PAPERS ON THE BOOKS THAT NUST BE READ. YOU NEED TO READ THE BOOKS TO PARTICIPATE.
Probably the most beautiful person inside and out. So wise and attractive it is really hard not to like this class. He teaches with passion which made this class my favorite. DO NOT MISS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM.
girls, if you would like some good eye candy, take jason's class. he is definitely nice to look at and he has the brains to go with it.
Jason assigns a lot of reading. His lectures are really interesting. He is a passionate person. He is super hot, especially when he's talking about race and class conflict. Sometimes he gets so riled up about the material that a vein on his forehead pops out. I recommend him highly to anyone who wants to take ethnic studies.
good person. BAD TEACHER. lecture is interesting but it doesn't teach you anything that is going to be useful on the papers you're going to write. grading scale made me angry, he gave me a low grade because of my opinion and not my writing skills, which is what he said he was basing his grading on. he's okay, not as great as everyone said he was
His lectures don't help towards the assigned essays. There is a lot of unnessesary readings. Two 8 page papers for the midterm and final. Doesn't give any advice on how to do the assignment, and always changes the due dates. Wouldn't tell a friend to take his class.
amazing teacher!! a lot of people are saying his lectures do not help in the essays which makes me believe that they really didn't understand the underlying point of the lecture anyways, or the reading for that matter! Great person, extremely intelligent, his hotness and passion made me work extremely hard for this class! it was well worth it too.
Jason is the type of teacher who you could become friends with. He's very nice and easy to get along with. He interacts with the class daily and gets to know his students. The class wasn't as academically challenging or intellectually engaging as I'd like because he is very unorganized but still enjoyable. I'll take a class with him again.
He is a great lecturer but a little all of the place, only because he is very passionate and gets lost in talking. He is very interesting to listen to and I learned a lot about the subject area. If you listen to his lectures and use the readings you will get an A (I did).
its a great class, if you wanna pass the class you wanna participate. Lectures kinda cool, but come to class anyways because he can blow your mind. Once he opens his mouth he is so passionate and has a great smile. He makes you feel passionate about the subject too. hot.
This class has been one of the most interesting by far, very informative. I learned a lot of things about history that I may not of otherwise. As a history major I think it is very important to know these things about our country. The workload is pretty heavy, lots of reading, two midterms, and a final 10 page research paper. I highly recommend this class.
He is a VERY passionate teacher with a lot of knowledge on the subject. However, his lectures rarely correspond with the books so when it comes time to writing 6 and 15 page essays- things can get difficult. Length=more BS, not better comprehension...Overall, unorganized. For a small class of ~35 with TWO T.A's I expected more. Not recommended.
AWESOME professor. One of my favorites at SFSU thus far. He's extremely passionate about what he teaches, and the discussions are always super interesting. There is, however, alot of reading (interesting reading though). Weekly small writing assignments (1-2 pagers) & 2 actual papers on the reading. No midterm/final.
He is passionate about ethnic studies and try to engae everyone in it.Class discussions almost everyday. A few movies here and there.Must keep up with the reading inorder to understand what he is talking about. 3/4 books and 2 papers about your choice of book. He's super nice and a easy grader (A-)
Jason was helpful through his office hours. The reading is a MUST if you plan on getting an A in his class. Class not mandatory but it helps with understanding the course material.
He's very passionate about what he teaches & really helpful if you wanna talk to him during office hours. He's all around a good professor. Had to do a 5pg. essay, one in-class essay & a 10 pg. final essay. plus 2 pg. weekly responses to readings. I didn't read ALL of his books tho. He's not too hard of a grader. This class is mainly just lecture.
Definitely a favorite teacher of mine.His class isn't about learning to pass a test, more for expanding your mind.Very inspirational.If you like thought provoking classes, take this class!I had no idea what kind of grade I had all semester though.Weekly write ups,&one final paper.He likes students who care about the class,I showed I cared&got an A.
This class is super easy. You will have to fight sleep every time you go though because it is super boring and he forces you to go because he knows it. There are no tests or homework though so it's pretty much the easiest a ever if you know how to write. Kind of a d bag
Enjoyable class and powerful lecturer. As one reviewer stated earlier, Ferreira's classes are not so much focused on grades and tests, but more about genuine learning about the subject. Textbooks are not necessarily mandatory, but he does bring them up during discussions. Midterm/final paper isn't hard, just stay on top of it!
Amount of books for class is intimidating but not bad. 2 papers, midterm and final on a critical reflection of the books read in class. As long as you connect your papers to your own life and how the class topic has shaped you or incorporate real world examples, you should pass the class. His lectures are an eye opener to everyday issues we ignore.
He is an amazing professor, he challenges you in your writing and the group discussions are critical in writing your essays. Take NOTES!!! Super critical for your grade and attendance is a big deal for him, so show up. Anyways, its a fun class and don't be afraid to throw your opinion out there, it's what gets the class going.
Jason's class is one of THE BEST I have ever taken! This class completely changed me as a person and how I see the world! You read 3-4 books, all very, very interesting! Class discussion is ALWAYS RICH and enjoyable. 2 easy essays for midterm and final. weekly essay of your analysis of any article you find(usually from NY times). I LEARNED SO MUCH!
amazing teacher love the class!
He likes to hear himself talk and always goes over on time. There are only 2 papers due the whole semester. The midterm is easy (5 pages - wrote it overnight). The final is a term paper. Go to the library and his office hours to do well. There's a lot of assigned reading but he doesn't go over anything besides the first book.
I was looking forward to this class but I ended up hating it. The material was boring and dry the way he presented it. He just talked the whole time or showed a movie. He assigned 100s of pages of reading per week and he expected you to write the perfect midterm and final project with very little instruction on what he expected.
For the summer online course expect a lot of readingvideos and dedication to the class itself. He wants about 2 forums a week, you either answer a prompt then respond to two peers' responses to the prompt. You also have 1-2 quizzes a week then the final project is you have to make a website on a civil rights activistgroup. It's tough.
Be ready to read & take notes from the moment you wake up to the moment you sleep. Participate in 2 forum discussions per week and a test where you have to know the material. He makes it so that you can't look up answers online. Take lots of notes, helps on the test. Final is creating a website which he assigns at the start. Learned a lot however.
He takes roll and you get a participation grade for being there. Literally at the beginning of the class he tells you to buy like 5 books that are "mandatory" but he never talks about them in class and we are never quizzed on them, so pointless. So basically your grade is the midterm paper (6 pages) and the final paper (8pages). Not a hard class
Jason is cute, ok. But he's also a pretty good teacher. My only complaints are that he pretty much only lectures (no student involvement), assigns a ton of reading that is basically never talked about in class (but you're expected to know it), and he has a tendency to run up against the end of class and cut his lectures short. But he's a nice guy.
Jason is a pretty good teacher. My only complaints are that he only lectures (hard to write notes) assigns a ton of reading that isn't talked about in class (but you're expected to know it), and he has a tendency to run up against the end of class and cut his lectures short. He will wait the last 5 minutes before class to email you its cancelled.
This class was such an easy A. Jason is a respected teacher and his lectures are extremely interesting. He is super passionate and makes you want to learn. He assigns a lot of readings and wants you to read them, but you can definitely pass by only attending class. Didn't read and barely attended and got an A. 2 papers, one for midterm and final.
There are forums on the readings but you can easily find info online to answer the forum question.
DO NOT TAKE THIS AS A SUMMER CLASS. 80-100 pages of reading and 2 hours of incredibly dry documentaries PER DAY. Quizzes are 20+ long-answer questions that are so vaguely worded you have no idea what he's asking for. Profe doesn't respond to emails asking for help. Videos have no captions and are unaccessible for deaf/hard of hearing students.
DO NOT TAKE if you are looking to cruise or throwing this online class on your summer schedule. Literally crams 16 weeks into 5. HEAVY, VOLUMINOUS reading. Great professor, smart as hell, but I would recommend this for sociology types and NOT as an add on. If this is your thing, you'll love him. If you're just trying to get units, DO NOT TAKE.
AMAZING. Best, most inspirational professor I've ever had. Fascinating lectures, truly genius, changed my world view. Not an easy A! Harsh grader, one of those types that believes 100% credit should mean 100% perfect, so of course no one gets 100%. Kind, reasonable, extends deadlines and gives extra credit. If I could take him every time, I would.
Jason lectures the entire class time, which does get boring. He has you purchase a ton of books to read, but he doesn't test you on any of it, so I wouldn't bother on buying any if you have no intention on reading. The midterm is easy (5-6 pages), and the final paper is 8-10 pages, but you are able to pick your own topic. Overall easy class.
DO NOT TAKE THIS SUMMER CLASS if you just want credit for a GE class. You have to do 4 "sessions" a week that include reading around 30 pages a day and watching 20-120 min videos. Also lengthy quizzes and discussion forums. More work than any summer class I've ever taken, but he is not the hardest grader which is nice!
Jason is one of the best teachers I've ever had! He's extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches and transmits that to his students. I've learned so much this semester. The reading load is no joke, though -- one book a week, but hey, this is grad school. Also, this is a seminar so students are expected to lead discussions.
Assigned 10 readings (each 10-30 pgs) and at least 3 or 4 movies (each 1.5-2 hrs) per week! Quiz questions were designed as if you had to read his mind to know what information was useful! When my classmates and I reached out to ask for less material every week, he copy and pasted his email responses and refused to lighten the load. Unbelievable.
Jason is honestly one of the worst professors I've had during my time at SFSU. Especially during the pandemic with the shift to online classes, the courseload was incredibly unrealistic and it was obvious he did not care for me or any of my classmates. Super unorganized and a lot of unnecessary reading assignments.
Horrible Professor. Ferreria assigning 4-10+ readings per week shows he does not care for his students amidst the pandemic, my classmates & I had to email him at least 5x to get a hold of him and even then he is not understanding nor does he even try to accomadate. Beware of his courses.
THERE IS A LOT A LOT OF READING. The class is asynchronous however, he doesn't really communicate with us. There's a lot of quizzes, and reading to do. Everything is just unorganized. If there's another GE, take that instead
he asigns a mass amount of readings each week. . Id say on average I spent 7 hours doing readings even if I didn't read them all. If you think you can simply skim them without taking notes your mistaken, his quizzes test you like no other, The questions are specific and very detailed. It is an interesting class and you'll learn a lot but difficult
Do not take this class if you want to be do anything else besides sitting at your desk all summer. If you want to take an easy course look elsewhere, the professor puts 1 week of readings into a single day. He was easy to reach out to when you had questions but he has strict deadlines and is a very harsh grader. Would not recommend it to anyone.
Passionate guy, alright scholar, but a bad professor. It is honestly difficult to balance the workload (at least a book's worth of reading and an essay on that reading /week) if you have even a part-time job. It makes it seem like the classes are set up for rich kids who do not have to work, which is surprising considering the content of the class.
This class requires a lot of work- with several documentaries each week that are over an hour and lots of readings. You also have to answer a forum each week that are always very specific questions and hard to answer. The quizzes are also really hard because they are essentially several mini essays. Way too much work for a GE. Wouldnt recommend!
Not sure if he's better with in-person but there's no actual teaching, just 2 full length documentaries every week and a lot of reading. He doesn't actually communicate anything unless you're reading through the correct quiz answers or he sends an email because he didn't like student responses. Takes an extremely long time to grade or respond
I wish I took a "boring" history GE instead of his stifling presentation of something interesting.
assigns too much work
I find it funny that others complain about too much reading. First, there are two chapters per week. This is college not high school. Second, there are weekly documentaries in this online class (about an hour per week) If in-person, we would have lectures twice a week. Material is super interesting and eye-opening. Wish 4 more interaction.
Professor makes students teach each other which was fine but he didn't really lecture and rarely gave background info. The amount of reading and writing was far too much and I was only working part time. If I had another class with this much work I would have to choose between flunking or not earning money at all.
I thought this would be an easy A, but I actually had to take notes on the readings & non-spedup films for the LONG and detailed tests (only 5 of them, based on materials, & 2 being essays). Website as final, so many forums! If you want to learn deeply & have a good attention span for the films, I recommend it! His email replies are too simple doe.
Nice
This was a very straightforward course. I like how it was organized, there are check in points on the final project throughout the semester so it's easy to put together by the end. Readings and forum posts are the main coursework, pretty simple overall! Professor was very understanding and accessible outside of class.
Overall his class is organized and well structured, I just believe his feedback is not helpful or detailed. But just get ready to read a lot and watch documentaries. But other than that, he is an okay professor. His passion towards this topic is great and it really seems that he loves what he teaches.
I was told to take this class by a professor. I didn't think it would be easy or super hard, but wow there's a lot of reading. The instructor wants everything to be specific and is a tough grader.
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Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
52%
Textbook Required
29%
Grade Predictor
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ETHS600250
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