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Quality2.9
Difficulty50%
Would Retake96
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“She always comlpains about her personal life”
CCC111 - 1.0 rating“She is very biased and unfair”
CCS111 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
80%
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B+
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5.0
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5.0
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Reviews (96)
Very unorganized and demands too much reading of nonsense
Interesting. Not too hard but she does require lot's of reading
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DON'T take her class! I'm an A student getting a D in there!
Too Much Reading. Hard Class. Too Demanding and Strict
she is nice...but dont let that fool u...she sucks
She is a very good tacher and grades fairly easy!! Good life lessons hehehe
I didn't think she was too bad, but she is a little full of herself
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Interesting material, but her lectures do not reflect what you will be tested
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Extremely Difficult course, but good teacher
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as interesting as history can be. dont count on lectures preparing you for the tests. Lots and lots of reading. lots of reading. like to interrupt during discussions.
Tests are completely diffrent from everything she lectures on. way too much reading for what we are expected to know
She only has book knowledge. She likes to flaunt her knowledge by stumping the class with stupid questions. This is not the way a teacher should teach.
Class is not as bad as people say, as long as you do the reading.
She is super nice, very approchable and if you go to her class tests are easy. Very professional! Easy A.
Overall great teacher. I learned a lot of info that I didn't know.I would recommend this class.
she's super nice, schedual always adjusts becuase we fall behind, and if you study what she tells you and go to class you'll pass, she's always there to help and very sweet
She is a super nice lady who really cares for her students and her class. Easy class....just read and do the paper well and you should have no problem.
The class starts out difficult. She is pretty picky but later on it gets easier. BEWARE she gets mad easily make sure to use OUTLINE form and have your outline with you or she will embarrass you in front of the whole class. Good luck if you take her.
She is very mean. Not only is she the worst teacher in school but also in the whole world. She expects you to read her mind. Dont take this teacher even if she were the last teacher on earth. You have been warned!!!
nice prof,learn a lot,paper appears difficult but a piece of cake in reality.Just READ & you will be fine.Interesting material,just a few boring parts.
She was easy going. Nice lady and one can definately get brownie points with her if they take the time. Got A, never aced a test.
SHe is nice but very boring. You would think you are taking a history class with her, not learning about current affairs with the internationla borders.
a lot of reading, tests t/f only, 2 essay tests. i found i did the same if i did all the reading or if i just blankly filled in the test. not that interesting, but was able to pull off good grade.
She is a good teacher but needs to stay on track and not give such such difficult papers to write.
She always comlpains about her personal life. She is very unclear and won't help you if you ask for it. The class was pretty easy though, but dont take her if you can help it.
Extremely unorganized and always complaining about personal problems.Doesn't read the books herself and expects u to.Study your notes and read the books and u will do fine in the class.Easy class,but u don't learn anything because of her poor teaching ability.
intelligent,interesting,an amazing professor&person.very informative&always available,if a student actually tries to contact her.best advice READ,READ! yeah so she had some personal issues this semester..but who doesn't? be more understanding,at least shes honest&adjusted the schedule for the class!
You have to read the material and follow her class lectures. She will give out study guide. Test are not hard. Very helpful if you go to her office. Very good with students with disabilites. Don;t wait till the last minute to ask for help. Paper make sure you undersand her directions. Easy A or B.
This class could of been more intresting, especially the way she elaborated on border history etc.The books we read were not that great, but you need to read if you want to do good in her T/F test.The essays are okay, at least the one we got to take home.She is a sweet lady, but she has no charisma.
I think this professor is really good at explaining the material. She lectures very thrully and lets the students ask any questions that are unclear. Part of the Exams she gives are take home exams which gives us time to work in groups or more time for indiviuals.
She is very biased and unfair. Takes points off for stupid things. Likes boys better than girls. Do not take this class!
This class is terrible. Her tests are more focused on tricking the student rather than understand if they know the concept. I have an A in the class, but have learned nothing.
She's extremely honest: says exactly what is wrong and needs to be changed. Her honesty is a little brutal, but it's good in the end.
The teacher really knows her subject and the class is interesting. But her tests are very confusing (true false) it seems like she tries to trick the students. She gives extra points and grades on a curve.
mean old teacher she made my bestfriend cry in class, take this class with someone else
BIAS and RUDE. Take Jacobo instead.
She's very helpful but ONLY if you get some 1 to 1 time with her! You can't get by without reading the material because her true/false tests are VERY VERY tricky. She seems to enjoy when a large majority get a question wrong. She'll bounce up and down saying, "I tricked you, I tricked you." She does know her stuff well and class is narrated in an interesting manner.
Deep down, she thinks you're a moron, and she operates on this belief.
Easy. A lot of reading assigned to prepare you for tests, besides that no homework. Tests are based on the important parts of the reading, she lectures on what you need to know. Tries to make the class fun. Half of the test is t/f other is an essay. No quizzes. Attendance is very important. Easy going class.
stay far away. doesn't go over anything on the tests and i think she is a little ****s. Do not take this class.
has attitude, kinda loud but knows her stuff, get to know her and shes cool even do letters of rec for you learned a lot in class, some people might take her personality as rude but shes not thats just how she is pprs easy, scantron tests hard
This teacher acts tough and mean but deep down inside she is nice. She tells a lot of stories and gets off subject a lot. She talks a lot about her personal life which can get really boring at times.Recommend this class because there are no lectures and tests.... ONLY SPEACHERS!!!
This class wi be difficult for those who dont speak spanish since she uses many spanish terms. Also, difficult for those who are not familiar with ancient Mexican culture. There is alot of reading, a take home essay/exam and a diffcult final. I had a high B thru the course but did bad on the final and ended up with a C.
HORRIBLE...I thought she was nice until the end of the year. She drops and confuses the grades after the final - I thought I was going to get a solid A or A+ because my speeches were always marked one of the best but she ended up giving me a B+ just because she didn't like my final story. So I worked my ass off all year for nothing - hate her.
Many think that she has an attitude, but is because they don't understand her. I think she is awesome, she is very clear in her lectures and she gives you a study guide before every test! Easy A.
great professor, she's one of the best I've had here. she knowns her material well, some people don't like her T/F tests but if these people went to class there would have been no problem. there's a lot of reading, however, the information is really interesting and if you're of latin heritage you'll be surprised. take her, you won't regret it!
I got an A...which is impossible. Here's how to do it: 1) Suck up, it helps. 2) DO NOT BUY THE BOOK FOR CCS111A, you wont need it. 3) Use overheads for your visual aids, she has a fettish. 4) Run your topic by her after class, she will basically tell you any bias she has (also a good time to suck up)...And ****ing practice your speech!
Great Teacher
She was a good teacher. She sometimes went off topic but otherwise really nice and if you asked for help she will help you. Get to know her outside of teaching and you'll get along great. Essays and tests are easy, show up to class because it is counted. Make sure to read because you might not understand her lectures a lot. Interesting stories.
nice lady but terrible professor. she goes off topic aaaalll the time, can be boring at times. tests (t/f MC) come directly from the book, her BB notes are almost no help. essay part his hard, she looks for specific answers. get a good grade by sucking up
She is EXTREMELY HELPFUL. She is fair and very intelligent. Knows her material...FAIR...treats everyone the same. Must attend class if you want a good grade. Not hard at all..but very interesting and ONE of the BEST professor's I have EVER had so far. Very understanding and she cares :). I would definately recommend her. Overall AWESOME prof. :)
Changes grading criteria arbitrarily, doesn’t adhere to syllabus, uses approximately 10 minutes of every class section going off on unrelated tangents, ignored 3 small take home papers and a power-point presentation form overall grade and opted to instead insert another exam. Beware.
Awesome teacher.. make sure you read the required books… tests are t/f , m/c there is also a 4-5 page paper and weekly questions and an in class essay which she gives you the questions 2 weeks prior…… attendance is not mandatory but she does take it when she feels like it and adds points to your overall grade… cares about her students and wants you
The notes in class had very little to do with the tests. There were a few questions that came from the lectures but for the most part if you read the books and payed attention to every single little detail, you will do fine. JUST READ THE TEXT!
Ms.Butler is a very sweet lady, has a lot of consideration for freshmans and a lot of advice. Her class overall is very easy and all you have to do is attend class, go over your notes and read a little and youll do GRRrreAT
Really nice lady, but gets kind of off topic and rambles a little. didn't learn much but if you get on her good side she will give you a little leeway on your grade. I wouldn't advise to not take it, but you might find a better class to take
may seem a little rude at first but afterwards you get to see a really nice funny kind lady..she cares alot about her students she became like my second mom when i was in her class...fun class sometimes may turnout to be a little boring cuz after the speeches you have to see urself and critique urself and the others from the tape..no book needed!!
EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR.
She is a good teacher, and she is very funny, she talks a lot about personal experiences. Presentations are recorded and reviewed by the whole class! Plus you get critique. No book needed.
At first she comes off as a total witch. Afterwards she is a really nice lady. She has a sense of humor. Easy class. Dont have hair in you're face and speak loud. NO cleavage!
She is one of the best professors in San Diego state university. She is extremely passionate about her students; she defiantly cares a lot and works every possible way to get you through the course. She is knowledgeable. Her class atmosphere is very relaxing, there are three tests based on the readings and lectures, Oh, there are movies to watch in
Not an easy class at all. Not too interesting. Tests are difficult, you actually need to do all the reading. Two of the tests include a "take home" essay. Grades is on a point scale so you actually get a graded on a curve.
At first comes off kinda mean but she just wants the students to do well. later shes really really nice and sweet. doesnt really help with the speeches but grades easily. EVERYONE gets a B or an A in the class. take her!
kind of mean at first, no one gets lower than a C in her class, but you have to go to all or most classes, doesnt like it when students miss, sometimes has attitude when students are not prepared or if they miss class.
must go to class, doenst like it when students miss, theres only 5 speeches & you watch your self & critique your self to help make you better. sometimes has attitude when you miss class or are unprepared. the class isn't so bad, no one gets lower than a C.
Great teacher!!i have taken ms butler twice already and i enjoy her classes. Very intersting, she does go off topic once in awhile and talks a little to much but she's great. take advantage of the office hours she helps ALOT. I recommend this class
It was a very interesting class if you know a little about Mexican History.You will learn many things they dont tell you in grade school or high school.Two exams 20 questions each and two essays to take home.Hard grader on the essays, but they are fairly easy.I never read the book,mostly took notes in class and watch her videos. Easy A!cool teacher
I had her for Oral Communication and LOVED her. She is so helpful and caring. On the first day she talks about how she wants to make a family and at first you think it's crazy but then it kinda happens and you don't want to leave.We had about 5 speeches one was a group project but it was cool. I suggest taking her class.
Prof. Butler is a great teacher, I definetely learned alot. She came across as strict/mean at first but she just cares about her students and wants us to succeed. 5 speeches, and she grades pretty easily. We also had to make a resume. Come to class and prepare a little bit for the speeches and you will do fine.
She's very intimidating and strict at first, but once you get to know her shes awesome. She truly wants the best for her students. Class is very easy, took her for oral communications. A couple speeches and group speech and a final speech. Records you so you can evaluate yourself. Very easy class,easy B, kinda hard to recieve a be. I reccomend her!
Professor Butler is a great lady. I had her for oral comm. and i have to say that my professionalism went up. She wants the very best for her students and im glad I took this class. To keep it simple i reccomend this class, easy A.
I agree, she is a bit intimidating but it is all to make her students better presenters. Her class becomes easy once the student applies what is learned to the few speeches.
She is a great teacher and willing to help you during office hours. She is a bit intimidating at first, but she just wants the best for her students. Hard grader at times. I got a B+ but it took alot of work and practice.
She is an intimidating lady she hates people texting in her class.Other than that i think she does care about her students.She is a fair grader and grades on a curve for the benefit of her students. She does not take attendance only the first few sessions but i would recommend attending class because her lectures are always on the readings.
This is a class related to COMM103 which is hard. CCS is much easier. Butler assigns five assignments (Info, Pers, Impro, Group, and Memory), no quizzes or other crap. Butler is a bit intimidating but makes her students better presenters while my professionalism went up. Grades are curved. Easy B+, highly recommend her. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.
She tries to act tuff at the beginning but she is not, the class is not that hard as long a you do your reading..Aah there is a 9pg essay due in the middle of the semester , but really is not that hard, is mainly like a summary of her lectures.
Overall Great Teacher! I really learned alot of skills that will be helpful in the long run while giving presentations. I would only practice an hour before class and read off a notecard everytime I gave a speech. The one time I felt like I really messed up on a speech I emailed her and she gave me a good grade. Highly Reccomended!
I LOVE THE TEACHER! HOWEVER SHE IS REALLY STRICT! CLASS IS IMPORTANT!
She is a very tough grader but she is veeery passionate about her students and she is always available to answer questions. Her lecture notes are kind of all over the place and she is not specific on what she wants you to study for tests. Tests are pretty easy if you do your reading. Attendance is tricky because she will randomly take attendance.
She is extremely strict in the beginning but she is rather sweet. She is very disorganized: you have no idea what you are going to be tested on, She overlaps some exam material. To get an A you need the books, I was bookless and got a B. Beware to deal with her treating you like a 3rd grader for tests; she is obsessed worrying ppl will cheat.
Boring class and boring teacher. To get an A you can basically only miss 5 pts the entire semester because of her grading scale. There's three tests and one is a take home essay which is relatively easy. I personally wouldn't recommend, and I got an A-
Easy class with a nice teacher. Her slides are easy to follow, but make sure to buy the books, because they're apart of her tests. She favors athletes and your grade is made up of two midterms and an essay. I didn?t always make it to class and passed with a B.
She favors athletes and hates when people walk into class late. WATCH OUT-the material is relatively easy but her tests are obscure. The grade consists of 1 long essay and 2 T/F exams. The T/F exams are terrible. I got a B and I did most of the readings.
She is a very sweet teacher and loves to get close to her students if you talk to her. She reminises alot, this class is on a SUPER CURVE. its very easy to get a B or a C but extremely hard to get an A. Tests are hard and you need to read the book if you want As on the tests. if you dont read(i didnt)ou can pull off a B in class like me. shes kool
She is AMAZING!My favorite class so far!Yes,she seems intimidating at first but she's really awesome.She really does care.The class takes work&it's not an easy A but definitely worth it,I learned in that class not like others.1 long paper and 2 t/f multiple choice tests.I was 1 of 2 freshmen in the class w/upperclassmen&we passed so it's possible.
She is very kind and useful. At first I thought I was going to fail because I didnt do so well in two speeches. But I stepped up because she gave me one more try and aced the last two to save my score. Take her! shes more than a professor, shes like a friend and truly cares. By far the best class I have had!
GO TO CLASS! One 7 page paper and two HARD tests. I didn't pass and I studied by butt off.
I TOOK 141 AND 350 WITH PROFESSOR BUTLER. I LOVE HER PASSION AND HER CLASSES ARE VERY INTERESTING. CLASSES ARE MANDATORY AND HER TESTS ARE HARD BUT OBVIOUSLY YOU HAVE TO STUDY. I GOT A B+ AND AN A- FOR BOTH OF HER CLASSES.
Love Mrs. Butler! Kind woman, very engaging and tells great stories. Loves to connect and interact with students. You have to attend the lectures or you're screwed. Read the book and watch the videos!
Prof. Butler is one of the kindest professors ever. She loves to tell stories (which sometimes get her off track.) Very sweet and funny. However, she is a tough grader. She has very high standards/expectations. No one gets an A easily. I never thought I would struggle so much with giving speeches. AVOID SAYING "UM" - it irks her.
Professor Butler came out of retirement to teach my class, she's strict when it comes to etiquette and speeches, but overall is a very kind and wise person. All of the students in her class have such varied backgrounds, and she makes it a point to try and connect with you. If you are mature and show genuine interest to improve, you will be fine.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
80%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.86 avg changeRatings by Course
COMM111A
5.0
(1)350A
5.0
(3)CHICANOSTUDIES
5.0
(1)CC141A
5.0
(1)CHIC310
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CCS100
5.0
HST
5.0
CHIC310
5.0
CCS375
4.3
CSC141A
4.0