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easy A, extra credit and no final exam
Very good teacher, lots of work but easy A - B in class, interesting and professional
Really makes you think about everyday things that no one really thinks twice about. Great teacher. Funny. Extra credit.
This woman is good. I'd take her again. GIRL POWER!!! LOL. No attendance or final exam. Offers extra credit also. Tests are easy, but T/F are tricky.
Excellent professor! Have had her for 4 classes, all were thought provoking. Highly recomend!
I love her teaching most of the time but she can really talk. Most of the time its interesting topics but a lot of talking. I would recommend her to you anyday.
Easy class if you pay attention. Very clear about what will be on exams. No final for the class and lots of chances for extra credit
Her notes are all power point presentations so taking notes are really easy. She always has interesting stories and makes class interesting.
Had her for Women's Autobiographies. The most effective dicussion class I have ever taken. Highly recommended. Very intelligent professor.
Great. Interesting Topics and Readings. Read before class. Simple quiz every day (to fulfill writing intensive). No big deal. Use lots of quotes and opinions in your papers. 2 short and 1 long paper. No exams. Highly Recommended!!
WMST is probably the most important class to take. It provides you with a wealth of knowledge on everyday topics that you will use for the rest of your life. She is a dedicated and knowlegable prof. It is an easy A if you attend all lectures.
Kelly is nice & HOT!! but alot of works! 8 pages per Journel with font 10!! 2 hrs-presentation!! and have to do the volunteer thing in female charity twice...
This class takes up too much of my time. DON'T take this as an elective.
Very easy and fair. Easy tests if you listen to her lectures. She even offers some easy extra credit.
I agree...Takes too much of my "free" time
She was a great teacher. Very informed on subjects and made the class easy. She can be a tough grader though. Go to class.
awesome teacher, best i have at at uncc. Very nice and laid back. Class very interesting, really makes you think. Take this class!!
GREAT teacher! Class is very interesting and attendance is only taken twice during the semester. Easy A.
Very intelligent and nice.The class might need a lot of work but After all I think it is worth it. It makes you learn lots of stuff. Kelly is awesome, Loved her!!
Have her for Female Adolescence. I'm not a major/minor in WMST, but this class was worth taking. So fun! No tests... applies knowledge to life. Easy A! Like talking with one of your girl friends.
Very sweet, caring, and intelligent. This was one of the best classes I have ever taken at UNCC.
Finley's a good prof..but the journals suck! 8-10 pages in 10pt font every other week. Holds you the whole class time. And you have to do a 2 and a half hour presentation. She's great but the work takes up so much of your time....too much work for one class.
Kelly's wonderful. Serious about her courses, but helpful and doesn't lead you by the hand. Encourages you to think for yourself.
She is super sweet! She is the best teacher, she is the reason I chose WMST as my minor!
She is wonderful! I tell everyone to take a class with her. She does challenge the way you think. Even if she keeps you the whole time, its worth it!
I took Kelly for intro to women's studies and female adolescence in america. She is that one teacher in college you will remember. She opens your mind to so many new viewpoints and helps you value them. I love her so much, she's awesome and really knows her stuff. Def,take one class with her
Dont take in summer school unless you dont mind writing 2 6 page papers at 10 font and a final.10 pt font is CRAZY. Ive never had a class with 10 font.Way too much for summer school!!!!!!!!
Such a good teacher!! Shes so sweet and is very passionate about what she teaches. I had her during summer school, we had 2 papers and a final.(she tells you what will be on the test) She doesn't grade hard, and gives lots of extra credit. take her class!
she is an excellent teacher and very well informed on her subject....easy class just go and pay attention and easy A don't need a book! just notes.
Go to class and take notes and you will do fine. There are two attendance checks and she tells you when they are. She also offers extra credit. She highlights the notes on the projector that are going to be on the test. Very interesting class!
Very interesting professor! Nice, Sweet, and Helpful (if you need any kind of help, which you shouldnt!) no bad things to say about her!!
I have become a Finley junky. She has amazing notes that are very detailed and she's not afraid to be blunt. She also is good about not alienating the guys in our class.
Def. take her. She is awesome. She is really passionate about what she teaches & makes the class extremely interesting. Be prepared for her to make you laugh.
She was the best teacher I have ever had and not at all what I was expecting from a Women’s Studies teacher. The class was easy because she made it so interesting, covering topics I never imagined I would learn about. I have nothing but great things to say about her. I am now a Women’s Studies minor just to continue taking her classes. Everyone sho
BEST teacher i've ever had. makes the class very interesting and is very down to earth. she's so approachable and passionate about teaching. i recommend this class to anyone, no matter what your major, you really learn a lot of interesting points about our society in general.
Best teacher ever! I have never taken an 8AM class in college before, and never thought I would, but because she is so great I am this semester! If you are going to take a WMST class make sure she is the teacher! Very passionate about the subject matter and also extremely intelligent!
She does the same thing every class. We talk about the same thing EVERY CLASS! Each day repeats itself.She never changes it up. The tests are hard, and very unclear. You have to read a bunch of pointless books that say the same thing. Take my advice, DON'T waste your time! It is boring boring boring. I can't wait until this class is over.
If you can't get an A in this class, drop out of school now. Excellent GPA booster. The material is easy, interesting, and the prof is great. This was my first wmst course so I am not all into it, but I enjoyed it.
She is such a sweetheart. She specifically tells you what to study for each test. She relates everything to real life and truly cares about her subject!
A great class, she knows her material very well & expects that you do the same. if you read and participate, a very interesting class.
She's a great teacher! She def. knows her material, and is VERY intelligent. Not a "man-basher" like some womens studies teachers could/would be. Take the class....you'll learn ALOT more than you thought you would. Easy A.
Very very good teacher. The 1st day of class, she might scare you a little bit b/c syllabus, but she is a lot nicer and makes you think of the topics discussed in class. But, you DO have to study for this class with her to pass the tests, but is not that hard. 2 attendances + 3 tests(Read book!!!). Not a WMST minor but I endup liking the class.
took female adolescence with her. she is awesome and smart and funny. very cool. the class was easy and very interesting. go to class, do the reading and look forward to an hour or so of great discussion - never lectures!!
She is a very good teacher. As long as you study the notes for the tests you'll get an A. Very interesting. Pay attention to what she says to study
She's a great teacher. Lectures every class through power point but makes it interesting. The tests are a little hard...just read the book and go over ur notes, u'll b fine. Takes 2 attendences (part of ur grade) and gives an extra credit opportunity. I liked the class a lot...very interesting!
I absolutely LOVE her. I took her for Intro and the class was less intimate. She taught via powerpoint but it was still a great class. This summer I'm taking her for Feminist Thought. The class is smaller and more intimate. Its graet. she allows us to give our opinions. She is very relateable. If I could I'd take her every semester til I graduate!
I love Kelly Finley!!! She is personalble and cares about her students. My friends and I all love her. I even tell all the freshamn that before they graduate they have to take a class with her. I was contemplating taking women's studies as a minor before her intro class and now I would major in it if i could. TAKE HER!!!!
AMAZING teacher! I'm actually in it right now and IT IS the best class at UNCC...everyone should take it. She makes the class fun and she is VERY experienced and knows what she is talking about. I'm actually declaring Women's Studies as my minor. I actually was interested in WMST before but she kinda helped me decide its what I want to do.
She is GREAT. The reason that I declared a minor in Women's Studies. I would take her for anything. Take Her if you can get in her class, b/c they fill up fast.
Great teacher.
Kelly Finely, is a wonderful teacher I had her for at least 4 of my WMST classes. She makes the subject interesting and fun. I learn alot from her and wish I could take more of her classes.
Great Professor! very knowledgeable. Go to class and participate in class discussions. Attendance is mandatory. Dont really need the book but helps if you dont understand a topic. Goes over what you need for the test with class notes. Highly suggest taking her!!
If you value mediocrity, this is your class. The only way you would get a bad grade is by not showing up. She apparently seems aggravated if you try to speak to her. She does "teach" you; however, it seems that her heart is not in it which is sad. I really looked forward to this class.
Class was easy--actually too easy. If you show up and kinda read, you will get an A without breaking a sweat. Funny.
Finley is an AMAZING teacher. I get so upset if I have to miss her class for an appointment or something. She's knowledgable, funny, and very insightful. Her tests are easy if you take the notes - all powerpoint and videos.
Knows the subject VERY WELL. She comes across as preaching a lot, with little discussion or sometimes allowing one student to talk incessantly... Makes her favorites Obvious! But If you attend, read the books, easy class and funny.
finley knows what shes talking about. She makes class fun with her jokes and doesnt bore you to tears. Her tests are somewhat difficult but if you go to class and take notes and pay attention you'll do fine.
I had Finely for Intro, Female Ado, and Fem Thought - she is great, lively and full of information. She answers all questions and deeply cares about the topics.
I loved her. She's really funny and makes class so interesting. You won't ever want to skip class because it's a lot of fun.
Kelly Finely is my hero. Take this class, even if you dont have to. Not much work, tests are really easy. VERY INTERESTING! easy A!
Finely is wonderful take notes! Almost everything on the exams are from her notes. You will need the book for the 1st exam.
She is very overly oppionated and tries to presuade you to believe in what she is talking about. She is very rude/mean I was out because of the hospital and she didn't believe me and made me take an exam even though I had a note. Do not take this class unless your a seriously insane feminist.
I took her Fall 2008, thinking I was walking into a man-bashing class. Not. At. All. LOVED her class and I am super stoked to be taking another with her this coming Fall. YAY! Haha. VERY easy tests, just come to class & take notes. Trust me--you won't want to miss it anyway! Every class is fun and informative!
I Totally Love Kelly Finley!! I know it sounds cliche about "good" professor's, but she is honestly one of THE BEST professor's you will come across. I'd take her classes even if it wasn't required. She is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, funny, witty, intelligent, and compassionate about what she does. PLEASE TAKE HER if you do nothing else!!
Kelly Finley is not only an awesome and enlightening professor, she sincerely cares about what she teaches and who she teaches. Before taking her Intro class, I had no interest in WMST and now I am a proud feminist activist. Above that, she taught me to respect myself, and to make a difference. One of the best professors at UNCC.
I truly believe that college is where you find yourself and blossom into your true being. And thankfully, I had Kelly Finley's guidance throughout my college career. I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to have been taught by her. She has so much to offer her students and she is a passionate teacher-She comes HIGHLY recommended!
I absolutely love this women. She is by far the best teacher I have ever had. She is so passionate about what she does, you can't help but learn something. She genuinely cares about each and every one of her students, and would do anything to help you succeed. I HIGHLY recommend her.
Glad the semester is over, her classes always seem to drag on and the information seems like common sense. This is a very "high school" course in it's material and the way that it is presented. I am deciding to pick up a second minor and women's studies will not be one of them.
Easy A but not worth a long semester full of opinionated lectures, the professor is over the top, she uses lots of profanity which seems inappropriate for a women's rights professor. Information was very broad and you are supposed to copy the highlighted slides for tests but they're all percentages, tests are really easy and common sense. dont take
I loved this teacher! I never would have thought I would like a womens' studies class and she made it very fun! All of the information was very interesting! All of her notes are on powerpoints with the information highlighted that will be on the tests. Tests were pretty easy.
Yes, her class is less structured than others but that's what makes it great is that you learn about REAL topics in discussion rather than by a text book. Her classes helped open my eyes to issues and what we can do about it. She's a very effective teacher, cussing an all. Highly recommend her!
I've never had such an effective and enjoyable professor. I'm taking up a wgst minor right now due to her class. Her lectures are fun, interesting and it just makes it all the better when she cusses like a pirate. I highly recommend this class, you're not gonna regret it. It'll be one of the best classes you'll take in college. SUPER EASY A.
Teacher is very lively and fun! She does cuss a lot, but it added to the topics! It was nice not having to read a book. you must go to class since she teaches from power points. The class has very interesting topics!
only took the class because i needed it to be full time but it ended up being my favorite class! no book so you have to go to every class and take down notes but if you do you can easily get an A! Finley makes the class very interesting & funny! the class opened my eyes to a lot of topics i'd never really thought much about before.
SHE is the BEST prof you'll ever encounter at UNCC. If I wasn't already finished with my wgst minor I would take every class i could by her. She is an amazing, entertaining, funny, intelligent teacher. You won't regret taking her class, she'll open your eyes, and you'll learn soo much!! TAKE HER CLASS!!!!
Loved, loved, loved her! She was so interesting and made me want to come to class every day. She doesn't care what anyone thinks about her and I loved that. I didn't need her class but I'm so glad I took it.
Kelly is a fantastic teacher! She is the reason why I declared a WGST minor. There is never a dull moment in the class. Her passion for the material and for teaching keeps the class fun and interesting.
I have had Kelly as a professor twice now, she is hands down AMAZING. She is funny and makes the material interesting and easy to understand. This class should be mandatory for all guys and girls to take while they are at Charlotte, you will learn A LOT.
I love Kelly! I learned more from her while at UNCC than I did from any other professor. She can bit uptight sometimes, but usually she's a lot of fun to be around. Very laidback class. My only complaint is that we talked about sex a bit too much -- I felt like I was the only virgin in there! But it was still fun...take her! :)
Learned a lot and had fun at the same time! She i a great teacher and knows a lot on the topic.
Kelly is an amazing professor. Work is minimal for a 4000 level class, 2 chapters a week and one 7 page paper. Class is very comfortable and you never know where the topic of discussion will come from. She strives to get to know each student and will encourage you to do something with your life. Take any of her courses if you want to be inspired
Great teacher, and has very interesting stories for you to listen too. She gets everyone to engage in class, and you never know where the ttopic may lead
First time taking her & the class was great! If they have another Virginity course, sign up! Attendance is mandatory and she gives extra points for perfect attendace, you will not be bored. I actually looked forward to her class. Easy A!
Professor Finley is a lively speaker with an excellent knowledge of her field. There was no homework or assigned reading, however, tests were fairly difficult. Unfortunately, many of the views presented in this class were biased and supported by very little empirical evidence.
easy A. just go to class and do the easy moodle quizzes on certain articles in ms magazine. tests are multiple choice and curved, and the wording can be a bit tricky. study your notes really well before taking the tests (maybe 10 pgs worth per test). as a guy, i thought this class was ok to sit through. definitely a gpa booster.
I found this class to be very easy, just go to class, take good notes and do the reading and video quizzes. The class itself is interesting enough, and you'll learn a lot!
Professor Finely is extremely passionate and inspiring!
LOVED HER! she's very easy going, funny and interesting to listen to. she makes the class fun and makes you want to actually go. class isn't mandatory but it has two random attendance checks. online quizzes are super easy and so are the tests. gives extra credit too! i want to take another women's gender class just to have her again
Best teacher at UNCC. Really interesting class and she is very passionate which makes it so much more fun. LOVE HER!
EASY CLASS, EASY A. BEST TEACHER EVER. CLASS WAS FUN AND SHE IS A VERY AMAZING WOMEN! YOU CAN TALK TO HER ABOUT ANYTHING. CLASS RELATES TO LIFE. EASY QUIZZES ONLINE AND TESTS ARE EASY IF YOU STUDY YOUR NOTES. I REALLY ENJOYED HER AND THIS CLASS. DEFINITELY TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!! YOU WILL ENJOY IT!
She is a great teacher! Super laid back, great communicator & truly makes learning easy. Treats you like an equal, not a student. 4 attendance checks. Easy online quizzes and videos that are discussed in class. 4 tests in class-not hard if you take notes and at least glance at them the night before. I changed my minor to WGST bc of her class!
Professor Finley was one of the best professors I have taking at UNCC. She cares about you learning and she makes every subject clear and interesting. She has a lot of energy and really gets pumped up when teaching. It's an easy class and test are multiple choice. You will no doubt learn a lot from her. You will not regret taking her class
Do not take this class unless you are an avid feminist rights advocate. She pushes her beliefs down your throat to the point where no one in class wanted to express their opinion. She doesn't put the test days on moodle so you have to go to class to know when the tests will be. She is very over opinionated and uses vulgar language in class.
The class feels like "brain wash". The professor's opinion is strong but she has not much experience in the real world. The class is kind of fun but next to real subjects it feels like a waste of time.
Really not a hard class. Some of the stuff she talks about I feel is total BS but whatever. Just show up take notes and listen to her lectures etc. Then study all the notes you've taken. (she tells you what to write down from her powerpoint) One of the most easiest classes I've taken at UNCC. If you miss her class and don't take notes GL passing
Loved this class, she's a great professor and she's funny which is a plus. Taking notes are required to help study for the few tests that are given.
Easy A. Few tips : 1.) Go to class 2.) Take notes 3.) Do the HW 4.) Dont laugh when she talks about women's rights 5.) Do these and you will get an A
I LOVE professor Finely! Come to class, pay attention and study and you should receive an A!
Professor Finley is amazing! Her classes are packed with useful, interesting information. She makes class very interesting and her tests are straightforward. She offers extra credit and attendance is not mandatory. I would take her for every WGST course if I could!
I took Finley's class my first semester at college and it was phenomenal. I never wanted to miss a class purely because I never wanted to miss her lectures, she's an amazing professor and knows just how to hold your attention with interesting information and make you laugh too. Definitely one of the best professors at this school!
Professor Finley is an awesome professor who's really passionate about what she's teaching. She's straight-forward about a lot of topics but allows discussion from students too. I enjoyed the class a lot.
Class could've been alot better. She thought she was funny and hot, but I didn't. Take a women's studies course with someone else if you want to learn anything. Overall, eh.
Definitely one of my favorite teachers I've EVER had. She's so inspirational and passionate about what she teaches and believes in. Her class is one I actually look forward to attending. If you have the chance, definitely take one of her classes!
Finley is easily one of the most entertaining and informative professors I've had at UNCC. The class is very easy, just remember to do the at home quizzes. I loved her so much I'm taking two more of her classes for the Spring even though they are online.
Professor Finley is an adamant feminist who also respects the opinions of others. Just be ready to give a valid reason behind your beliefs. She challenges her students to challenge their own beliefs as well as those of their surrounding culture. MAKE SURE you do your reading quizzes. If you pay attention you'll be just fine.
LOVE her!! She's very passionate about what she does and has awesome, interesting lectures. Very simple and to the point. Test are easy if you study. There's 1 quiz every week and they're super easy. She's an awesome professor and I highly suggest taking her.
She was very passionate about her class and she really made my first time coming here a blaze. This class is interesting for both sexes. Definitely recommend for minor takers or elective choice. Have fun!
Professor Finley is the absolute best!!! She's hilarious and very interesting to listen to. She's the definition of real and doesn't put up with anything. She challenged us but wasn't hard on us. She graded everything fairly and offers extra credit. I wish I could take her class again!
She's funny and curses as promised. Must attend class because notes are word for word on what's on the test. One extra credit opportunity for 5 easy points. Made a B on all 3 tests and made an A in the class. She's great but if you have a different opinion from the rest of the class and her prepare to be verbally attacked by your classmates.
Loved her class and actually learned a lot. Would recommend her for any class as she is a great teacher who loves her subject.
Professor Finley is a great professor. Her exams are easy, homework is actually interesting, and she gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. She can be a very opinionated but if you know whats best for you her opinion shouldn't bother you.
Great class very easy and entertaining. Easy quizzes on content to make sure you are keeping up with the class. Tests are easy as long as you pay attention in class
One of the greatest professors I've had! Very passionate about her work and doesn't try to force her views onto anyone. Lectures are very informative and she shows great videos with each one. Online quizzes are the only things graded, and there are 2 tests and a non-cumulative final. You don't even have to attend class if you read the textbook!
She is extremely passionate about the material she teaches. Treats everyone with respect and listens to outsider opinions without forcing her views on them. Read the material you're supposed to and the class is a breeze. Attendance not required but does give extra credit points on random days so you might as well go
Mrs. Finley is a great prof. You will pass as long as you do all the quizzes online. I completed everything online early, so for the last two months of class I didn't have anything to do but study for the test. She is extremely nice! I will also warn you that she is thicc so you might get distracted but stay focused fam!!!
She is very opinionated. Tests can be difficult and must study for them. Quizzes online every week but they are pretty easy. Attendance isn't mandatory but she takes 2 random checks during the semester for points.
Honestly a phenomonal professor, gives great, relevant and engaging lectures that made me want to attend early in the morning. Does a few random attendance checks, but you truly won't want to skip.
Does 2 random attendance checks during the semester, and she warns you from the start that it'll be a rainy gross day when no one wants to go. Offers extra credit sometimes but you probably won't even need it. One of the best professors I've ever had in college. Great lecturer that tailors class for your success and interest. Loved her.
Hands down the best professor I have ever had. Her lectures are amazing and very interesting. No, it's not just about feminism and 'women talk'. It covers a lot of different topics/issues that everyone should be aware of. Did I mention she's hilarious? Listen you will enjoy yourself AND you get to argue with people that have dumb opinions. EASY
Kelly is so unbelievably fun. Class is great, she makes it super interesting and interactive. Lots of readings but they're interesting so it's not that bad. Super great highly recommend!!!!
Love her! This was my favorite class of the semester! TBH you can not come to this class and probably pass but I didn't miss a single class because I loved it so much. She is hilarious and really cares about her students. No you won't be the only guy in the class.
She makes attendance non mandatory but you have 3 big exams that are worth most of your grade & she bases them solely off what you talked about during her lecture even though she doesnt post her PowerPoints. I took this as an easy elective before graduating and got all As in all of my major courses but yet a C in this elective.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this teacher! Best teacher I've had at UNCC. Professor Finley is really passionate about the subject and super inspirational. She respects her students. I always enjoyed going to her class. If you AT LEAST attend the lectures, you will definitely pass. She's a role model.
Interesting class. Test material is in lectures so attend class. Random attendance checks. Weekly quizzes. You don't need the book or subscription, quizzes are easy to find. Tests are difficult and ask about small details like what examples she didn't talk about in class or specific statistics.
Prof Finley is one of the best teachers at UNCC. She has a big heart and bubbly personality that shines whether youre taking her online or in person. Her classes are super easy, interesting and entertaining! This 4000 level felt like a 2000. I had her for WGST 1101 in person as well and I loved her. Shes the reason I minored in WGST.
Class was online, but I love her as a professor and the class material was interesting, but there were powerpoint projects due almost every week. The workload isn't even a lot it's just you spend almost a week on a powerpoint just to turn around and have another one due next week. Other than that, the class is decent and she gives good feedback.
She's honestly amazing and I took her my freshman year. I am now a senior about to be graduating with a woman and gender studies minor. This was the first WGST class I took and I've been hooked since. Lectures are interesting and actually fun. She inspired me a lot and I recommend this class to literally everyone.
Easy enough class, lots of videos to watch but they're pretty interesting for the most part. Some of the quiz questions were poorly worded and confusing but she was always pretty quick to respond to my emails about questions/ concerns about my quiz grades.
One of the coolest teachers at UNCC. lectures were funny. 1-3 quizzes every week. She allowed EC. Quizzes were taken at home but were timed. We had 2 assignments that were creating a short PowerPoint, but she is an easy grader so it was all good.
I emailed her about links not working and it has been two weeks and she hasn't emailed me back putting me behind on the class. You MUST watch all of the videos she attaches to each module otherwise you'll fail her quiz. Even if you do all of the work odds are that you won't get a good grade on the quizzes because she words them in a confusing way.
This is genuinely the only class I would volunteerily go to even if I wasn't taking the class. VERY little homework outside of just attending. The comments about her quizzes having tricky wording is true, but even at that you shouldn't make anything below a B in this class if you do the bare minimum.
Take her. Just do it and thank me later. She is amazing in her lecture, quick and to the point but still with a ton of helpful, useful and really interesting information. She is the kindest person and really strives to help her students in any way she can, truly not a bad thing to say about her. Excellent professor and really interesting class.
This class was very enjoyable. She has a great personality and a real passion for what she is teaching. Attend class, cause even when I did I struggled with the quizzes cause its very specific questions about things in videos and in class discussions.
Most of the coursework is online (and is quite easy), and attendance is through PollEverywhere. Even though it is easy to skip class if you desire, I definitely recommend attending when possible! She's engaging and incredibly respectful!
This class is easy. You don't even have to try to hard due the bare minimum and you're good. She gives out 1-3 assignment per weeks and there is projects but they're not difficult at all.
She doesn't like communicating with students when they email her. She is very harsh in her grading so whatever you do, don't have a family emergency during a group project.
Finley has a great personality and is an expert in her field. So much group work, but ratings of yourself and your groups members is taken into account. The second half of the course was dedicated to group slideshows/presentations. If you miss class you cannot makeup missed work without documented hardship, despite her syllabus saying otherwise.
This class was really easy, and Professor Finley's lectures were really funny. The class requires a lot of group work, but the assignments are fun and engaging. Attendance is mandatory, and group projects can't be made up. She gives everyone opportunities to evaluate their group. As long as you do your work and show up to class, you'll do great.
Class is super based on in person group projects so be aware of that, usually they last a lecture period though. Grading is super lenient, and she's an overall really accomodating person. Good easy A if you're looking for that type of class. Was a hybrid online/in-person, and reading the textbook was boring af but quizzes weren't bad.
Professor Kelly is engaging and respectful. The coursework is mostly online and quizzes can be tricky, but attendance is worth it. For study prep, Unstuck study and other resources like ChatGPT are super helpful.
The class wasn't too hard. It was a lot of Google Slides assignments, and the quizzes relied heavily on the textbook.
Finley is a great professor. Her lectures are really engaging and she teaches the material well while also making you think critically about the topics. As many of the other comments say, there is a lot of group work technically but for the majority of them you have the option to do them by yourself. Overall I would definitely recommend her.
I think Professor Finley was a decent professor. There is a project due about every week, and sometimes it can be very time-consuming.
Professor Finley is a decently nice professor. A bit slow with emails however, there are projects due EVERY WEEK, that can be VERY time-consuming. There is one quiz due every week as well as one reflection post. I would not recommend this as a super easy chill class because it is not; there are easier classes to take. This one can be draining.
The worst structured class I have ever taken in my entire life. Will not respond to emails, will not elaborate. Also for a class about women and gender studies, why is 90% of the course about how patriarchy negatively affects men. Poorly researched lectures and poorly put together assignments. Wasting my time every week. Get a different teacher
Professor Finely is great and super passionate about women and gender studies. She helps put the topics into perspective and opens minds to new ideas. She cares. about her students and what she does, which I appreciate. She is pretty tough outside of class, but other than that, she was a great teacher, and I would definitely take her again.
I think this class should be a requirement for all students. I truly enjoyed having her as a teacher—she's passionate about what she teaches, and that enthusiasm is contagious. Each unit was engaging and covered topics I genuinely enjoyed learning about. Her teaching style makes you want to learn more and stay involved throughout the course.
A lotttttt of group projects like every week I think. She is really funny and engaging. You can tell she is passionate about the content of her class
So kind and caring. Nothing is off limits to her, which makes the class so interesting and had such a lasting impact on me. I respect her so much and she is super delightful to hear a lecture from.
Highly recommend taking this class especially for a gen ed! Professor Finley is super funny and caring! She's happy to explain anything(including assignments) if you just ask! The assignments we did for the class were interesting and not your typical mind numbing project. The rubric is super helpful for every assignment!
Lectures are engaging, she's funny, passionate, and great at keeping the class interesting. Assignments were fun and creative, often encouraging deeper thinking. There was a project due every week if not every other week. A mix of individual and "group projects" (usually just one other person). Highly recommend taking this class.
I personally think the content of this class is very disorganized and frankly, unintelligent. A lot of the evidence the professor uses in lecture is not based in any sort of statistic or science. I think that any college level class should use actually statistics and also verify their facts. Assignments are also randomly complex for no reason
I was confused and wanted to ensure the correct reading for our quiz, but she responded with the wrong link. When I suggested clarifying the instructions more on Canvas, she dismissed it, saying no student had ever been confused. She never acknowledged the wrong link she sent. Instead of taking feedback, she took it as an attack on her ego.
Great teacher. Welcoming and considerate of her students. Engages class in the discussion. Grading is pretty fair. Leaves comments on Canvas explaining why she gave that grade. Follow the rubric closely, make sure that citations are correct. Teaching style made it easy to learn. Quizzes during each class. A good lecturer. Highly recommend.
Professor is very interesting and welcoming. I didn't like this class much because of the amount of projects you have to do. Another thing I didn't like is her saying that attendance is optional but there are attendance quizzes for extra credit, and then when I missed one of those quizzes, it really dropped my grade. Overall, good professor.
The professor is great and assignments were easy but it is easy to miss a deadline
She is so passionate about the subject, making her lectures enjoyable and impactful. Grades on the 15 point scale. half of your grade is free 100% in class quizzes that are based on her lectures, so show up to class. One small project and 5 question online quiz per week. Two big projects, one midterm and one counts as your final exam.
You had to complete one of the two final quizzes. I attended and completed the event quiz, but received 0 for the alternate, which should've been exempt. My grade went down, tried contacting her, she still couldn't make it clear and said that you don't get penalized for not completing only one. The class is okay, but this ruined good impression.
Dr. Kelly is a very open and outgoing professor. Her lectures were very interesting and engaging. Dose 5 question end of class quizzes that will help boost your grade. There are a bunch of projects. No tests.
Easy class. Asks questions. Mandatory attendance & open note easy in-person quizzes and pre-class quizzes. Grading based on 500 point scale, so Canvas % looks off. Offers extra credit. Uses Intro to WGST by Gillis, PDF online. Projects are major part of grade. Final is attending a guest-speaker event, just show up. Rubrics fairly straightforward.
Sooo many projects, which aren't hard at all but sort of time consuming. Lectures are very depressing, but I guess that's gender studies for you. She's very funny!
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