3.4

Julie Trager

Art History - Cerritos College

3.4
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
47%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
3.4
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
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47%

Would Retake

139

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What Students Say

By far the worst teacher ever

HUM109 - 2.0 rating

Horrible condescending and rude

HUMANITIES100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

70%

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Get ready to read (18)
Participation matters (9)
So many papers (7)
Tough Grader (6)
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Lots of homework (5)
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Reviews (139)
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ART100
Oct 30, 2004

Tests were not from the book. She expected too much from students. Take her class only if you have no other choices.

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ART100
Nov 2, 2004

She is expecting too much from students. Get upset too easy when student cannot answer her questions which are not related to the book and asked students to leave when they cannot answer her unrelated questions!

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ART100
Nov 12, 2004

BAD EXPERIENCE. Don't take her!! High Expectation. Likes to pick on students. If you're not so into art. take it with someone else. She'll make you hate Art. She even kick you out from the class if you didn't read. DON'T TAKE HER!!

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HUM100
Nov 23, 2004

I took her class and failed, she was rude and seemed to get irritated easily!! I took this class again with alison guest-griffith, she was awesome and understanding! Do not take Trager, i recommend Guest-Griffith!

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HUM100ART
Dec 3, 2004

People that don't like Trager are ignorants, believe me!! I'v taken her twice, and she is one of the most interesting teacher's you'll ever have. Her classes are not easy though; she will kick you out if don't read the assignment... because it is our responsability as students to do so!!!!

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HUM
Dec 3, 2004

The class is cake.

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HUM108ART108
Dec 14, 2004

She is a very knowledgable and intellectual professor. If you read the material, follow the directions, and participate in class, you won't be disappointed. If you want to actually learn, then it is recommended you take her classes. If you want to slack off, then save yourself and Trager's time.

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HUMANITIES100
Feb 8, 2005

Informal impression 1st day, yet formal person. Seems to have a teddy bear heart and sweet soul. Says she teaches 4 year level university classes. Tests based on lectures. Stares students in eyes for long moments; might seem intimidating. Seems honest, open, and lecture topics may be uncomfortable to some.

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ART109
May 5, 2005

She is very Drama..=) but it's FUN DRAMA, I like her style of teaching and find her to be very interesting. I recommend her classes to students that really want to apply themselves, If you want an easy grade all you have to do is study, do your assignments and read. If not, then don't take class.

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HUM101
Jun 29, 2005

This teacher is crazy. On the first day of class she was already throwing chairs across the room. she is NUTS!!!

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ART100HUM100
Jul 1, 2005

She makes the class sound easy but the test is odd and hard.

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ART100
Jul 22, 2005

OMG! THIS ****, shes the worst, for all those who like this type of teacher. She looks like a dude, and then she talks sh!t all day long. The worst professor in general. HEED MY WARNING, DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER UNLESS YOU WANT TO EXPERIENCE WHAT A BAD CLASS HAS TO OFFER! WE SHOULD PROTEST AND RALLY AGAINST THIS WICKED WITCH!!!!!

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HUM100
Jul 23, 2005

I actually had to read my assignments, I even had to use my brain some, I took notes during lectures and even thought about what was being said. I even spoke up in class a couple times! She doesn’t expect you to be a genius, or even agree with her, so long as you try to understand the concepts being taught. If you’ve got an IQ above 69, do your wor

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ART100
Jul 26, 2005

No Comments

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101
Aug 1, 2005

Her class touches on topics that we have became numb to. She had intersting ideas, but likes to be the one who is in charge. If you go against her opinions, she will grill you. She is very self-center, even if this class is about being human, she isn't the best at teaching this. She doesn't grade a lot of her own papers, that can hurt grades.

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ARTHISTORY
Grade: B-
Aug 24, 2005

you either get her, or you dont. Throwing chairs accross the room is probably her last resort to teach something ridiculously basic to the ape's enrolled in the course.

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ART100109
Aug 30, 2005

one of the most interesting people i have ever met. i understand why some students don't like her, she is very outspoken, but don't our professors owe us just that

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HUMANITIES108
Grade: C-
Aug 31, 2005

Like the comment below: either you love her or hate her! I LOVE HER! She is REALLY REALLY devouted to her profession! anyone who doesnt like her is just plain lazy!

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HUM100
Aug 31, 2005

LOVE HER AND THIS CLASS! very interesting and very college level....wuhoo!

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WORLDART
Sep 16, 2005

No Comments

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ART100
Sep 27, 2005

No Comments

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MODERNART
Oct 1, 2005

i love this class. she can be very intimidating and sometimes a little too deep for me, but i love his class. im taking it right now, and it is the only class i like this year. the topics are very interesting. DO NOT take this class if u are stubborn and narrow minded YOU WILL FAIL. her tests are based almost solely on lectures. i didnt study one iota for the first exam and i got a B+, strictly from reading over my notes. the only thing i dont like is that she keeps us til the last possible moment

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ARTHISTORY
Nov 9, 2005

Shes a really interesting person. But shes a great professor. Shes really kind but once in a while you have to watch out! she well flip out in a second! once no one in class read the required material she fliped and walked out, a few mins later she came back and asked everyone a question from the material who ever could not answer was kicked out lo

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HUM100
Nov 16, 2005

if u like her... I'll be surprised!

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HUM101
Dec 15, 2005

No Comments

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HUM100
Jan 9, 2006

Julie, is one of those very opinionated teachers. if you want her help and feel that something is not right, she is open to any and all dialogues, just be prepared to explain and debate your reasons. i found her to be very enlightening and very intelligent, with that said if you are looking to be babysitted or use her class as filler, good luck!

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101
Jan 12, 2006

She is so scary! I love her tho. She is so interesting I know I will have so much to learn from her

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ART100
Jan 20, 2006

Professor Trager treated us like COLLEGE STUDENTS and ADULTS. Those who did not fit in those categories had a difficult time in the class. Show some effort and initiave and you will get a 'B' in the class. Show a little more interest and effort and you will get an 'A' - like I did. :>)

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HUM100
Feb 3, 2006

you'll regret taking her classes.

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HUM108
Apr 19, 2006

She was not clear in what she wanted done. She is not open to other ideas.

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HUMANITIES
May 12, 2006

She is a little full of herself, but in a good way. She is very smart, very open, so I don't know what that person was talking about. She knows her stuff. Will make you think about something for hours, and that's good.

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HUM100
May 13, 2006

She taught very touchy subject matters but made it interesting. Its very obvious that she favored some students over others. She played the favorites game. Very inconsistent in her grading. Some days she made it known she was in a bad mood. Liked the class material though...

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ART109
May 21, 2006

Mrs. Traiger was a good teacher, but at times she seemed to be very narrow, and unclear about the subject matter. If you challenge her it's kind of like going up against Tom Lykis, your going to lose...though she "treated" us like college students, she still didn't like different opinions..

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HUM100
Jun 17, 2006

She favors the students who do the assignments. People who have a problem with that should try doing some work. Her personality is a little hard to get used to but if you can answer discussion questions, she will grade your work very favorably.

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ART100
Jun 23, 2006

The eversodearst Trager- this was the FIRST college course I took and wow, this professor will push you to always look deeper in her lectures art work than what is superficially presented. She is a enlightening although her lectures might mentally exsaust you BUT its good to know some professors still push their students to developing an open-mind!

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HUM108
Sep 28, 2006

Mrs. Trager is an awesome professor and she truly loves what she teaches. If one puts 100% effort she will give a 100% of her effort back. She enables her students to THINK out of the box and challenges one to actually LEARN!!!! Great class, highly recommended.

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HUM108
Nov 6, 2006

Ms. Trager is definitely 1 of my favorite professors at the school. She is well informed & is very enthusiastic when it comes to her work!

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HUM108
Nov 16, 2006

she is a wonder teacher. she likes to challenge her students. and you have to do all of her reading assignments. she makes you think outside of the box and this is what i like about her the most

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HUM108
Jan 2, 2007

This class was very intense. Mrs. Trager is an excellent instructor. She challenges you. you walk out of the class with a whole new perspective. Not a class for the narrow minded

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HUM100
Apr 19, 2007

She is the best teacher with a positive attitude and loves to help she helps you see different perspectives and enlightens you she is really interesting and loves JAZZ!!!

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HUM108
May 2, 2007

She scares me!

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HUM108
Jul 14, 2007

Trager seems like a loose cannon at first. She decribes herself as passionate and intimidating. Sometimes she sounds like a textbook rather than being straight forward. If you don't take notes, on the test you will be lost. You must pay attention!! This class is very stimulating, intense, keep an open mind, and READ YOUR BOOKS!!!

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ART108
Dec 6, 2007

she is a amazing teacher. she so caring and passionate about teaching, and she really knows her material. there is no textbook 4 the class, but there is plenty of reading. she makes class fun even tho she comes off ass pretty mean. if u do the reading you will be fine. o yea she hates lazy students that dont do the readings

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ART109
Mar 13, 2008

Very snobby and full of herself. She needs to get over herself.

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ART100
Jun 5, 2008

Trager, is one of those rare, caring, and dedicated instructors that a student may encounter only once during their academic career. Her approach is on an academic level that rivals your top-level four year institutions. The course load and material is difficult and challenging, something a serious student looks for. I highly recommended her.

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ART100
Jun 10, 2008

She may be intimidating at first, but after awhile you will realize that she is a beautiful soul.

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ART100
Jun 10, 2008

She may be intimidating at first, but after awhile you will realize that she is a one of those beautiful souls that comes around once every century .

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HUM100
Jul 23, 2008

i loved her class miss.Trager is a very conteversal teacher. her class actually kept me awake. she makes you think about the world from a different point of view. make sure that you know what you are saying if u are going to challage her.

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HUM100
Dec 22, 2008

I love her. She's an amazing professor. They're right, at first she's a little intimidating and a little weird but after a while oh my god! you'll fall in love with her. She so willing to teach in class and always keep us alert, and always teach us to think morally. Awesome instructor!

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HUM100
Oct 3, 2009

she may be scary but she's cool DONT SIT IN THE BACK XD

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HUM100
Nov 5, 2009

Trager is such an amazing professor! I leave her class everyday with a new perspective, and her critiques have helped my writting alot. She's intimidating at first, but once you get used to her stlye, you'll love her class.

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HUM100
Nov 29, 2009

Prof. Trager is very passionate about teaching. she is a great professor. if you try, she'll def. work with you

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HUM100
Dec 26, 2009

She is the closest teacher at Cerritos College that you'll get to a 4-year university teacher. Her class is challenging, but she is a wonderful teacher that you will gain insight from. I loved her class, and if you do the work and are not a close-minded person you will definitely benefit from her. She's awesome.

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ART109
Jan 26, 2010

she is very intimidating. but honestly, she is one of the BEST professors ive ever had. shes GREAT. best advice: READ THE MATERIAL!

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HUM100
Mar 25, 2010

Professor Treager...Is By Far The Most Difficult Proffesor I Have Yet Had. Even Though Her Class Is Challenging You Will Learn To Cope With It. If You Read The Books And Follow Her Format You'll Do Great In Her Class.

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HUM108
Apr 10, 2010

Great Professor! If you are not serious about college DON'T take her class. If you are ready for a university experience, she is as close as you can get. She is very passionate about this class and will focus that passion to the material. A LOT of reading, but it's doable as long as you are not lazy. Best teacher I have had in a long time.

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ART108
Oct 23, 2010

I can't believe that she is allowed to teach. She comes off as offensive & rude (even if you've done the required work). She's very opionated and doesn't appear to be open to any views that challenge her own; which makes for a very cold and discouraging learning environment especially an artistic one.

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HUM100
Nov 18, 2010

She is nice in the begining and would tell all of you to be open minded but in the middle of the semester , she changes , she would get offended and she picks on religions and compares them, I liked her but her papers require university level english!! take english 100 before taking her class!!

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HUM109
Nov 18, 2010

all I can say is DO YOUR READING,if not she will kick you out of her class! She is the only professor that teaches hum. so be ready to pay attention. She only sees theory her way. I would NOT recomend her, even though I am walking away with an A. (your were warned...))

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HUM100
Dec 1, 2010

She teaches at a college level. She wants to help you in any way she can. If you do as she asks then she is more than willing to be flexible.YES she is NOT the easiest teacher but you come out learning ALOT!! I would recommend her to anyone that wants to expand their vocab and analytical abilities

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HUM100
Dec 3, 2010

She's not as difficult as people make it seem. I'm winging her class and I have a B. Just pay attention to the readings. Read the books! I don't like reading as much but thanks to her class I read frequently now. She may sound very opinionated but that doesn't mean she won't take yours for consideration. Great class!

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HUM100
Dec 20, 2010

Trager treated us like COLLEGE STUDENTS, she didn't discriminate because this is a community college. She pushed me to a level I didn't know existed. She was THE BEST professor I've ever had, I will probably take one of her other classes just to keep learning. She is full of very useful knowledge. If people listen to her society would be better off

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ART107
Jan 2, 2011

BE READY TO READ! she will kick you out she kicked my friend out his class. she is nice but you just need to read the articles and books you get. first day of class there were 30+ people trying to get in. last day there were only about 40 students in the class.. you will present in front of the class and have research papers and essays GOOD LUCK

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HUM109
Jan 10, 2011

shes one of those teachers that changes the way you look at life..and things. i really didnt want this class..but left happy that i took it. you must read! because shell pick on random people and you must answer!

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HUM100
Jun 29, 2011

One of the worst Prof. We as students r encouraged to stay in school and r supp. 2 have pos. people at school. After I left her class, I seriously wanted to drop out of school completely. It is her way or the highway.She makes u feel like u r in elem. school the way she talks to you. Trager,treat me the way you want 2 b treated.On a big power trip.

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HUM101
Oct 12, 2011

The woman is insane. But in a good way. She makes you dissect every film, story, etc. If you complain about her on this site, you must be a wimp. She teaches at a college university level. She's tough but really is accessible to her students. She seems intimidating but just go with the flow, read, and pay attention. She really is a good teacher.

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HUM100
Oct 25, 2011

She is by far the worst prof Ive had. She thinks reading from her notes without elaborating or explaining the material is considered teaching. Her lectures are often off topic and usually found myself with nothing to study for the test. The class has potential to be very interesting but her teaching style simply sux. Do not take her.

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HUM100
Nov 14, 2011

I didn't enjoy the class. Way out from reality. I really don't need to break down a fairy tale of Snow White. Leave it alone, it's a child's book. I do not recommend her unless you are weird yourself.

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HUM100
Nov 16, 2011

Prof Trager was awesome. u can tell she truly cares about her students & wants them to learn. He class is not difficult if u put in the work She expects college level work from all her students, & doesnt take bs from nowbody. U will leave her class with a new outlook on life, but be prepared to put in the work...lots of reading.

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HUM100
Nov 18, 2011

All these kids raving about Trager are kiss asses quoting the exact garbage she spews at us in class. she is not a dedicated teacher. her life is in NY and her students are merely a backdrop of her bimonthly paycheck. I am a straight A student but she has her favorites and i am not one of them because i am very opinionated and it differs from hers

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HUM100
Dec 1, 2011

Ms.Trager is a passionate professor and that deep passion may come off harsh, but she means well. I admire her intelligence and spunky attitude. She means business when it comes to her lectures and grp projects.She is very critical but for good reason.Make sure you are always prepare to participate!! Test include inf from lectures and books.

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HUM108
Dec 1, 2011

She's a bit confusing. In the beginning she states that you can have your own opinion as long as you have facts to back it up. However if you do, she puts you on the spot. At times, she also might insult your intelligence. Not cool.

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HUM100
Dec 9, 2011

Although I agree that Treger is a good professor, she needs to learn how to make a comfortable learning environment. She comes off strong, but you learn a long the way that she means well. I would advise her future students to do all of their work and participate in class. It was more challenging than expected, but enjoyable none the less :]

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HUM109
Dec 14, 2011

She is not a nice teacher.Puts students on the spot for nothing. Assignments are pointess and if you even learn anything it will have no use for you in the future

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HUM100
Apr 22, 2012

I will not deny that she is an amazing person, full of life and culture. BUT she insists on maintaining an extremely uncomfortable environment, and constantly complains about how she rather be somewhere else during class. She's strict, rude, insulting, and very critical. All her assignments are pointless. Stand clear of her, by all means necessary.

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HUM109
May 12, 2012

DO NOT TAKE HER!! unless you are interested in some fun facts that you can get off the internet and for FREE!!! STAY CLEAR OF HER!

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HUM108
Aug 24, 2012

She was right when she said you will need to work and if you don't like to work then you're better off leaving. You have to work but it's a really rewarding class, and it really pays off in the end. And I highly recommend talking to her after class if you don't understand something, she's extremely helpful. I took 2 of her classes.

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HUM100
Nov 21, 2012

This teacher is difficult. BUT she is by far the best teacher I've had so far while being here at Cerritos. She has a low rate because she pushes her students to do her very best so ya, it's a hard class, and she's a hard ass. If you want a real college professor, and not a high school teacher, then I recommend you take her at least ONCE.

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HUM100
Jan 28, 2013

Easy class, not much work, mostly group essays. I got an A. Only difficult thing is being in that class for 3 hours out of the week, it's brutal. She spends more time on of topic subjects and complaining about irrelevant issues. Teaches the now white book is inappropriate. teaches her personal ideas and believes. Hit or miss with her.

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HUM108
Mar 20, 2013

A lot of people complain about her but she is seriously a cool teacher. No HW, just essays (mostly group). She is a hard ass but she means well. She intimidates so she doesnt have to teach a large which means more 1-on-1. people drop her because they are scared to actually do work. teaches at a university level. DO THE READING!!! long but important

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HUMANITIES108
Apr 16, 2013

Horrible professor in my opinion. She judges the class as a whole not individually. She puts people on the spot too much when they don't agree with her. She has her opinions and if you don't agree you are wrong, which makes her pick on you A LOT! Class is very difficult mainly because she wants every essay and project to be perfectly done.

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HUM109
Jun 13, 2013

I can say I respect and like her the most out of all of my teachers Because you have to realize your in college and it's not the teachers job to lighten the load for you if your goal is to transfer then Get use to doing a lot of reading and writing. Just Because your @ a jc doesn't mean you should be treated like a high school student.

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HUM109
Aug 7, 2013

It seems like a lot of the problems and annoyances Julie has been said to have mostly come from an unwillingness to want to do challenging work on the students' part. This course definitely is difficult and you will read quite a bit, but I promise you will walk away having gained much more knowledge than time and patience lost.

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ART109
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2013

Wonderful and challenging. Don't expect her to hold your hand the entire the semester because she makes it clear on the first day that she will not. Trager is not there to fail you; she is there to teach you. Take advantage of what she has to say as her perspective is unique of any professor at Cerritos College. I got an A, but worked for it.

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HUM100
Nov 21, 2013

She is a great teacher. A little rough around the edges but very passionate about what she teaches. If you're there and do the work you'll pass the class. The only drawback is too many group assignments. I'm the type that doesn't like to depend on others for a grade. Overall she was a great professor!

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HUM100
Grade: C+
Jan 14, 2014

She is true to her word about her standards and what to expect in this class. She is a tad spunky, but very inspiring. Some will like her, some won't, but it takes hard work and dedication if you want to do well in her class. It's not a lot of work either. If you're complaining, it's obvious you're not even TRYING to make the best out of her class.

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HUMANITIES108
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2014

Truly one of the most enlightening classes I have ever taken. I'm a fairly shy person, and there were numerous occasions where I was made to feel quite uncomfortable, but only because the subject matter assigned was meant to push one out of their comfort zone, forcing you to critically analyze the perverse constructs of our own society.

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HUM109
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 23, 2014

By far the worst teacher ever! If you hate reading don't take this class. She would ask students questions, and if you answered it wrong she would put you on the spot. She would literally make you feel worthless and dumb.

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HUM108
Sep 1, 2014

I absolutely loved this class, I've learned so much and became more consciously aware. Read, read, read everything that is given to you, it helps with the class discussion, don't be lazy. Trager is a passionate professor. This isn't high school, stop complaining about the workload.

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ART109
Grade: A-
Oct 17, 2014

It's a lot of difficult reading and she expects you to have analyzed the material before class. I consider myself to be a good reader and still struggled. I would suggest having English 100 or english 103 completed prior to this class. Ask for help! She loves her subject and wants you to understand it.

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HUM100
Nov 6, 2014

She is a great teacher. She is interesting and her lectures will make you think. Do not be afraid to ask for help because she will always be eager to help you succeed. Overall, she is amazing and I would love to take another one of her class!

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WS101
Nov 18, 2014

This was my worst class. If she asks a question and you get it wrong she gets angry and gets mad if you don't answer her questions. She expects you to spend 6 hours on your homework assignments or she gets mad. I do not agree with the good comments about her because many students complained about her in her class.

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HUM109
Nov 22, 2014

She's a great teacher. knows her stuff. really have to read read read to understand her class and make sure you make time for it. its a lot of homework but if your serious about college its manageable. her lectures are very inspiring and nail gripping. many papers to write as well as many articles to read. its an interesting class

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WS101
Dec 2, 2014

This class is based on mainly journals and class participation. Even Trager does seem to sometimes put ppl on blast I think she does it to help you out at the end of the day. We only had 1 exam which was the midterm and even if you did bad you still have a really good chance of passing the class. She's very understudying if you miss you class.

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109
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2014

Professor Trager is an AMAZING teacher! Finally transferring & she was BY FAR my favorite professor. Definitely read everything, the only reason she ever gets upset is because people don't do their readinghw. Her lectures & assignments stick with you even after you've taken her class. Her classes really open your eyes! She is AWESOME!

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HUMANITIES100
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 16, 2014

This professor is not so great. You can't be right, she is always right. She says she cares about your opinion, she doesn't. She may care about your work, but she exaggerates. I would never recommend her to another student, nor would I ever take her class as a joke.

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HUM101
Dec 18, 2014

Trager is a great teacher, with a lot to offer, but you have to put your work in. It is A Lot of reading and paper writing but it is all in a group with 1 solo paper. Show up on time, be respectful and participate. She does care about your opinion, I even debated with her in class, but you have to be respectful. I'd take her again.

1.0
4.0
HUMANITIES100
Jan 28, 2015

Horrible condescending and rude. Belittles students and is destructive with her criticism. Used the word Niger several times during the semester justifies it by saying she teaches a black history class which gives her the right to do so. As a black student who got a B in this class I was offended that is never ok ever she shouldn't be teaching.

3.0
4.0
HUM100
Grade: C
Apr 24, 2015

Be ready to read, like a lot! 3 group projects and 1 research paper. I did my best and I passed with a C.

3.0
4.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2015

Very tough professor. Really wants the students to learn. What she teaches in class can be eye opening if you care. Be ready to work. I tried my best and got a B. She's a challenge but I enjoyed the class in the end.

3.0
5.0
HUM100
Grade: B-
Jul 20, 2015

Out of all the classes I have taken at Cerritos this is the class that I remembered most, not in a good way. She was so hard on her students because she wanted you to be as passionate as she was. Also, she would always ask people to speak up and when you did she shot you down for having a different opinion than her, overall don't take this class.

1.0
5.0
HUM100
Sep 8, 2015

She will threaten to drop you, kick you out for not being prepared and belittles students. She dissed the teachers at Cerritos as too easy and that they do the minimum to pass students. She said the dean has her back in dropping people because her class is full. She gives out group work because it's easier for her to grade. Take this class LOL.

4.0
5.0
HUM109
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2015

She's an amazing professor. This was one of the toughest classes I've taken, but all the work and reading she assigned was interesting and makes you think. She's not the professor for everyone, but I would definitely take her class again. I went to class everyday, did all of my work and got an A.

5.0
5.0
HUM109
Oct 15, 2015

I don't understand the negative reviews. I really don't. Let me tell you though, THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS. EASY A? NOOOOOOOOOO. Get ready to read and get ready to write. You better know how to write a good paper or you won't pass. It's a lot of work but I totally recommend taking her class. she's amazing.

4.0
4.0
HUM 100
Grade: B
Oct 22, 2015

1. Group projects will hold you down or save you depending on your writing level. 2. Teacher is very passionate about the subject, she will push you to think critically. 3. Our final was a independent research paper, no test. 4. Its important to read all the books. 5. You analyze humanity through works of literature such as books and movies.

5.0
2.0
HUM100
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2015

Amazing professor!! There are a lot of books but they're very cheap, lots of reading but it's fun. Group papers almost all semester long that are about 10 pages but I promise it's not as bad as it sounds! She shaped you into a better writer & is very passionate about what she teaches. She will be there for you to help without a doubt. Loved it!

4.0
4.0
HUM109
Dec 16, 2015

she's a gem, some students don't like her because she's tough but this class is so worth it! speak up in class, read the material given, and get ready for a group project. She grades pretty tough on your essays but improves your writing skills.

5.0
4.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2015

Trager is tough, but she is pushing you to be the best writer and critical thinker. Do the reading, take charge of the group assignments (which there are a lot of) and kill it on your research paper. Show up, be engaged and simply do the work - it's no secret. She's a great teacher and very passionate, which makes the class enjoyable!

5.0
4.0
WS101
Jan 7, 2016

I had her for both Woman Studies and Humanities, she may be the best Professor in Cerritos. She is so very passionate about her teachings. She opened my eyes and mind. Trust me, I had to work a lot for both of these classes; there was a lot of reading, writing, and thinking, and for that I am a better student! Communicate wth her she works with you

5.0
4.0
WS101
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

She is by far the best Professor at Cerritos College. She is extremely passionate and is very inspiring.. Her Women's Studies class is difficult and a large work load but she is very helpful and responsive. It has helped me with my writing skills tremendously.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
HUM100
Grade: C
Nov 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She makes you read a lot gives you lots of homework at a time she is a tough grader she likes to give you lots of papers to do as a group and few papers individually she is crazy interesting but she is also funny at times and likes to give lectures a lot and doesn't like to be interrupted. She doesn't show grades online until the last day

SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
HUM101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

Humanities 100. Ms. Trager is a nice person and is there for you if you need help. She really does care about her students and wishes the best for everyone. She does everything group essays except the research essay. She makes you go up in front of class with your group to read your essay, while everyone discusses what you did wrong or right.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
HUM109
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

I love this woman. She is one of the best professors I have had at cerritos. Took her gender and sexuality in art course which is an honors course but i hear she teaches all her courses like an honors course. Lots of reading but is very open to opinion and gets u thinking about how youre thinking. made me cry in great ways. I love you trager

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
HUM100
Grade: B
Mar 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The reading is manageable and the work load isn't bad but group essays are ridiculous, forces you to write one essay between 8 people then belittles you in front of the class when its less than perfect, all because she is too lazy to grade individual papers. Talks badly about her other students, shes self centered and rude at times. Stay away

Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
WS101
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2017
Would take again

Trager is a amazing! She genuinely cares about you as a student & person. What value do you gain when you aren't challenged or pushed? An "easy A" is great until you need the skills and info to transfer. A lot of reading but journals aren't difficult. One group project and midterm. Her course isn't straight lectures. Movies and music videos also.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
ART109
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

Course combines both Visual/fine arts with gender and sexuality. There is one art project that is done in this class which can vary from the students choice of Sculpture,drawing,painting, ceramic,photo,film, etc. There is also one group project so be careful who you group up with. Overall a great professor if you study Art, feminism, Queer theory.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
HUM108
Grade: C-
May 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had to purchase lots of books for this class and you have to read all of them! Come to class prepared and please read the book, calls on students. She is strict yet she cares about her students and expects the best. Class is boring because I didnt enjoy the topic. Group essay with like 6/8 people and present it to the class. Miracle I passed.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
5.0
ART109
Grade: C
Jun 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Trager is a very passionate teacher, and is very informative. Keep up with the reading, or else you won't pass the class. If you don't like answering questions in class, then start getting prepared. There are a couple of short essays, one research paper, a group paper, and one art project. This class is very interesting, but stressful.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
HUM100
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2017
Would take again

Trager is a wonderful Professor, but she grades heavy on essay work and group assignments be sure not to pick lazy classmates. Also be very careful she throws chairs!!!

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
ART109
Grade: B+
Sep 22, 2017
Would take again

Trager is one of my favorite professors at Cerritos College! She does assign a lot of reading and expects YOU to print it all out by the 2nd day of class. Be expected to know the material before going to lecture because she does have every student participate. Dont do one of the readings she will kick you out of class. A few research papers also.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
ART109
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Trager is a good professor, however this class was extremely hard. Lots of reading, essays are tough and graded pretty hard. On top of the difficulty, I took this class as a 9 week night class from 6 to 9 pm. Often she would not give us any breaks and would talk all the way to 9, sometimes over. Don't take if you're not ready for a challenge.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
HUM108
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a GPA murderer. She will teach you things but it isn't worth it, especially if you want a competitive school. I know HUM108 is a requirement for USC but you can forget even applying for college after this woman wrecks your grade. I dropped before she could give me a bad grade. I'll admit I was taking too many units already but she's too much

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Professor Trager is not just a wonderful professor, she's a beautiful person inside and out. She cares about all her students. Go to office hours and ask for help and you'll see how much she cares and how much she wants to help you. I can't recommend her enough.

Tough Grader
Respected
Get ready to read
1.0
3.0
HUM100
Grade: B
Feb 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Terrible professor. Rude and annoying she goes off on political tangents every class gets old real fast. Took and passed this class but not sure what the hell it was about. She belittles and puts students on the spot with her annoying microphone. Never felt good enough for her. Take if you need this class but use her as a LAST RESORT professor.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
HUM109
Grade: B
Oct 31, 2019
Would take again

You'll definitely get a good education from her class. We read Foucault and when I transfered to UCI, I read Focuault there, too.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ART207
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had her for Women and Media studies, it was cool but a lot. It's clear that she loves what she teaches and her lectures are interesting, she's just not the best teacher. The best thing about the class is that we watch pretty interesting movies but you have to read a lot so get ready for that. You don't know your grade until the end of the class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
HUM109
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

Trager is one of the best professors I've encountered and I learned so much in her class, but it was tough! No tests, but you have to read quite a bit. No textbook, but lots of articles and a few shortish books. She assigned about 4 papers, and 2/4 were group papers. No homework other than that. If you read/write well, you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
HUM100
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took professor Trager's online class and was not prepared for all the work that was going to be thrown at me. There's a lot of essays, a lot of readings and even watching a lot of short films as well. She makes you work hard for your grade and is a tough grader too. I'd find another professor if you were looking for an easy A.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
3.0
HUM100
May 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

shes very arrogant and a sad woman. She loves hearing the sound of her own voice. Her essays are many and her grading is nonsense.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
So many papers
5.0
4.0
HUM108
Grade: A
May 26, 2020
Would take again

I absolutely love Trager, she is my favorite professor of all time, and Im a stem major! She truly cares for every single one of her students, Ive spent so much time in her office hours, and she welcomes me every time. I have taken her for two semesters in a row, and I have learned so much. Honestly I think her classes should be mandatory.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Be ready to read 2 books and write 2 different essays in less than a week. The amount of work she gives out is insane.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
4.0
HUM108
Grade: B
Jan 23, 2022
Would take again

I had Trager my first semester of undergrad. I got kicked out of the first half class for not doing the reading. She cared about her craft and expected us to be prepared. I learned how to think critically and to be prepared to contribute to my class. I'm in my final semester of grad school now, and her class prepared me to excel in college. No BS!

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ART109
Grade: B+
May 9, 2023

She seems like an outspoken and intelligent professor, but the format of this class being online makes everything horrible. There's way too much reading, and she seems to value structure and form rather than the authentic ideas student present in the class. If you are an honors student and do not have much time, consider not taking this class!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
109
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2023
Would take again

Tough grader, expects you to follow instructions to the T. A lot of mini-papers. Overall a very educational course though

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
So many papers
4.0
5.0
ART207
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2023
Would take again

Professor Trager is knowledgeable and gives excellent feedback! She provides clear criteria and ensures students know what to fix when writing. There are few assignments but they are time-consuming and strictly graded. I recommend her if you are okay with working hard for your A. Make sure your writing is detailed and NOT a summary. No extra credit

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
So many papers
2.0
5.0
HUM
Grade: C-
Nov 30, 2023

Worst professor I still have no idea what humanities is, you watch films or read 40pgs every week and then write about it but she doesn't clearly state what she wants you to do. You basically have a statement and that's it, does not tell you the format or clearly state the question it's all on the brim but expects you to answer the post correctly.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
4.0
ART109
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2024

Professor Trager is passionate and demands a lot from students. Lots of reading, essays, and class participation. Challenging but worthwhile - I found unstuckstudy super helpful for staying on top of the workload. Just be ready to put in the effort.

3.0
3.0
ART108
Grade: A
May 23, 2025

She is OK. Not the best, just meh. I only took her for honor credits.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
WS101
Grade: C-
Dec 17, 2025

Worse professor at this school.

So many papers
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