3.5

Maria Butler

Ethnic Studies - San Diego State University

3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
96
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

96

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She always comlpains about her personal life

CCC111 - 1.0 rating

She is very biased and unfair

CCS111 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

80%

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Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
B (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 8 reported grades
A: 3
B: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
Tough Grader (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Caring (1)
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Reviews (96)
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CCS100
Mar 15, 2002

Very unorganized and demands too much reading of nonsense

3.0
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CCS350A
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2002

Interesting. Not too hard but she does require lot's of reading

4.0
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CCS350A
Jul 23, 2002

No Comments

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5.0
HST
Nov 14, 2002

No Comments

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5.0
CCS350A
Nov 16, 2002

DON'T take her class! I'm an A student getting a D in there!

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5.0
CCS375
Nov 23, 2002

Too Much Reading. Hard Class. Too Demanding and Strict

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CCS375
Dec 4, 2002

she is nice...but dont let that fool u...she sucks

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COMM111A
Dec 12, 2002

She is a very good tacher and grades fairly easy!! Good life lessons hehehe

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CCS350A
Dec 18, 2002

I didn't think she was too bad, but she is a little full of herself

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CCS350A
Dec 20, 2002

No Comments

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CCS375
Dec 24, 2002

Interesting material, but her lectures do not reflect what you will be tested

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5.0
CCS350A
Jan 5, 2003

No Comments

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5.0
CCS375
Jan 30, 2003

Extremely Difficult course, but good teacher

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CCS111A
Apr 25, 2003

No Comments

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CCS375
Sep 30, 2003

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.

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CCS350A
Nov 22, 2003

Tests are completely diffrent from everything she lectures on. way too much reading for what we are expected to know

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CCS350A
Nov 26, 2003

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.

4.0
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CCS350A
Dec 1, 2003

Class is not as bad as people say, as long as you do the reading.

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CCS350A
Jan 2, 2004

She is super nice, very approchable and if you go to her class tests are easy. Very professional! Easy A.

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350A
Feb 20, 2004

Overall great teacher. I learned a lot of info that I didn't know.I would recommend this class.

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CCS141A
Apr 17, 2004

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

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CCS350A
May 8, 2004

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.

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CCS11A
May 13, 2004

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.

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CCS141A
Jun 1, 2004

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!!!

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CCS350A
Jun 21, 2004

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.

4.0
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CCS350
Aug 30, 2004

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.

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INTBDR
Sep 2, 2004

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.

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CCS350
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2004

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.

3.0
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CCS355
Dec 10, 2004

She is a good teacher but needs to stay on track and not give such such difficult papers to write.

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CCC111
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 14, 2004

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.

3.0
2.0
CCS355
Dec 16, 2004

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.

5.0
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CCS355
Dec 27, 2004

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!

5.0
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350A
Dec 28, 2004

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.

3.0
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CCS375
Jan 14, 2005

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.

5.0
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CCS350A
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2005

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.

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CCS111
Apr 1, 2005

She is very biased and unfair. Takes points off for stupid things. Likes boys better than girls. Do not take this class!

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CCS350A
May 15, 2005

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.

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CCS111A
May 20, 2005

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.

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CCS350A
Jun 10, 2005

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.

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CCS350A
Aug 4, 2005

mean old teacher she made my bestfriend cry in class, take this class with someone else

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CCS350
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2005

BIAS and RUDE. Take Jacobo instead.

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CCS111A
Oct 13, 2005

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.

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CCS
Nov 7, 2005

Deep down, she thinks you're a moron, and she operates on this belief.

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CCS141A
Nov 23, 2005

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.

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CSC141A
Dec 9, 2005

stay far away. doesn't go over anything on the tests and i think she is a little ****s. Do not take this class.

5.0
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CCS350
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2005

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

2.0
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COMM
Dec 18, 2005

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!!!

2.0
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CCS350A
Jan 11, 2006

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.

2.0
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CHICANASTUDIES
Jan 16, 2006

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.

5.0
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CCS350
Jan 19, 2006

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.

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350A
May 17, 2006

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!

4.0
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CCS11A
May 23, 2006

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!

5.0
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CHICANOSTUDIES
Jun 18, 2006

Great Teacher

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CCS141A
Nov 16, 2006

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.

2.0
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CCS141A
Jan 10, 2007

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

5.0
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CC141A
May 14, 2007

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. :)

2.0
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CCS141A
May 21, 2007

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.

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CCS141A
May 22, 2007

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

3.0
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CCS141A
Jun 22, 2007

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!

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CCS141
Dec 14, 2007

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

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CCS141
Jan 1, 2008

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

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CCS111A
Jan 4, 2008

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!!

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CHIC310
Apr 18, 2008

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR.

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CSS111A
May 12, 2008

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.

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CCS111A
May 14, 2008

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!

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CCS141
Jun 29, 2008

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

3.0
3.0
CCS141A
Dec 20, 2008

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.

4.0
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CCS111A
Dec 24, 2008

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!

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COMM111
Dec 31, 2008

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.

4.0
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COMM111
Dec 31, 2008

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.

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CCS350B
Jan 10, 2009

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

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CCS141A
Jan 14, 2009

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

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CCS11A
Feb 10, 2009

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.

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CCS111A
May 13, 2009

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.

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CCS111A
May 21, 2009

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!

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CCS111A
May 21, 2009

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.

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CCS111A
Dec 22, 2009

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.

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CCS111A
Jan 4, 2010

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.

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CCS111A
Jan 12, 2010

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.

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CCS111A
May 19, 2010

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.

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CCS141A
May 26, 2010

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.

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CCS11A
Dec 28, 2010

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!

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CCS111
Jan 4, 2011

I LOVE THE TEACHER! HOWEVER SHE IS REALLY STRICT! CLASS IS IMPORTANT!

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CCS120A
Jan 6, 2011

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.

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CCS350A
May 18, 2011

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.

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CCS141A
May 21, 2011

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-

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CCS141A
May 23, 2011

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.

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CS350
Jun 1, 2011

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.

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CCS141B
Jul 6, 2011

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

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CCS141A
Jul 10, 2011

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.

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CSS111A
Jan 16, 2012

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!

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CCS141A
Apr 5, 2012

GO TO CLASS! One 7 page paper and two HARD tests. I didn't pass and I studied by butt off.

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CCS350
Dec 29, 2012

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.

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CCS141B
Dec 13, 2013

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!

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CCS11A
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

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.

Tough Grader
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CCS111A
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

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.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

80%

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Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 8 reported grades
A: 3
B: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
A+: 1
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