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Terrible delivery in which unintentionally funny lecture statements have everyone sharing the moment. I burst out laughing, though others had more control. Decorum keeps you nodding in agreement while your brain recognizes that instruction doesn't come from any place that remotely resembles reality.
i've never saw anything like this, and the reactions of others. jolting reactions of hilarious disbelief. we immediately knew what each other was thinking
Take this and see how a class ultimately destroys itself.
Not much here. You'll learn more from skipping class and chatting with your girlfriend over a cappuccino.
A horrible excuse for a class. What a waste of time and money. Bad lectures through and through. Take it from someone who was there. I took this class. You don't have to.
This class was amazing. I attened class and it was well worth it. She was entertaining and it was easy to understand everything. The tests were a little difficult but if you study you can get a good grade.
I'm thankful for this popular web site, because bad classes like this can be exposed.
A bad class and not anything to say good about this. It's one of those ordeals in which you keep checking the time and the hands never seem to move.
Loved her class! So informative and she made us actually want to come to class! I would highly recommend this class/prof to anyone! The info she taught actually pertained to life! She was funny and willing to answer questions and help!
So bad I could almost come here and write a second negative review.
A catchy title, but it doesn't have enough impact or significance to keep student's thoughts from wandering, even in the first few minutes.
Simply horrible. It's amazing how this gets everything wrong. Why even call it a class?
Like a loose cannon, this class is full of frenetic and unfocused pot shots that all fall short of their target.
It feels like its whole purpose was to fill classroom seats. They know that making sure students are enrolled after the drop date is all that counts. After that it's just a fizzled-out yarn that just goes downhill, wading through weak, tired, and dull motions.
If you want to see the worst that academia has to offer, look no further.
A horrible, charmless affair that wants to buffalo classroom participation and submerge everything in it's wake. Never has there been more single-minded self-determination in a classroom than this.
Pity the intelligent student.
It's clear as day that many of the negative reviews given of this Professor were by the exact same high-minded, self-righteous individual. They read exactly the same. Don't let this one person stop you from taking a class from Professor Landau.
Don't take this class. It's bad and a waste of time. I didn't learn anything.
A major dud. Bogged down in never-ending nonsense and was a major waste of time for all involved.
Let's hope this class never again sees the light of day.
It's mediocre displays of underdeveloped talking points make for some unpleasant classroom experiences. Obviously no preparation went into this whatsoever. Quickly wears out its welcome. No class has a right to be this bad.
A contrived and disjointed venture, for sure, it's smothered by strange pacing and awkward delivery.
Just once I wish she showed up for class with at least some level of preparation.
If you are hungry for a good psychology class this one will make you lose your appetite.
Bad class. So many things wrong I don't know where to begin. Mostly, it's a wearing and draining affair that will have you on your knees, praying for a merciful end.
Poorly structured lectures. All around awful.
Avoid! The whole thing has an indelicate, disorderly quality.
Take this class at your own risk. It goes without saying that there's an agenda here for all to see. The worst part is that it takes itself way too seriously.
A completely forgettable experience. I mean, I went to every lecture, I listened to every word said, but afterwards......I cannot remember one solitary thing.
Best professor, ever!! I changed my major from biology to psychology because of Professor Landau
This class falls to pieces in the very beginning and never puts itself back together again.
A horrible class that's all flash no substance.
Great Teacher! Very funny and informative! Highly recommend this class and this teacher!
What an amazing teacher! I feel that everytime that I am coming to class I can't wait for the in class discussions, she is an honest and open human being that is talented as a wonderful teacher, definately take any class that she is teaching!
Professor Landau is fantastic. She's very knowledgeable and passionate about this subject. I was so excited to take this class and she has not disappointed me. I've learned so much from this course so far, and her exams are very fair. I think that anyone who doesn't like this professor must not have studied, or attended class and got a bad grade.
The whole effort fails not necessarily from wanting to persuade, but because there's so little in the way of actual learning, and with that outweighing everything else, there's no reason to even attend class.
Remove all the bad parts and the whole semester is over in five minutes.
One of the most engaging professors in the department. Engaging, thoughtful, clear, and extremely helpful. Her class challenges you while not taking over your life, and she is extremely helpful with anything her students may need. Definitely a must-take, psych major or not.
This is clearly a waste of time. There is no reason to watch this, so I don't suggest you do. It goes through motions that never change. Each class is the same, and wasn't worth it even once. I'm embarrased just to be there.
Bad classes because everything is forced and painfully predictable, watching the same thing over and over. No breadth or depth, just superfluous and generic, sub-level and mediocre, not good in any way shape or form..
So much heart but so little effort. It fails because it makes so little sense and is agenda-driven and self-satisfying.
Please.... It's clear there's something more important here than teaching.
Bad class that students whould be warned about. There's absolutely nothing good to be gained from it. It's not as bad as the previous reviews say; it's much worse.
Awful! This is a sloppy class that quickly runs out of interesting things to say, and will leave you feeling a loss of energy and enthusiasm.
Pam is a fantastic prof who knows her stuff. If you go to class, which isn't hard because it is so interesting and she is hilarious, then you will pass.
more like a sex ed class than anything. not as interesting as I had hoped, and not what I was expecting at all. it's an okay class if it's a requirement, but it's not as awesome as you'd think.
A scattershot, overwrought, and piecemeal style makes it feel empty and pointless through-out.
I'm writing with good intentions of warning students to avoid a bad class.
so dreary and and cynical the syllabus should be handed out with advice on how to overcome depression
so dreary and and cynical the syllabus should be handed out with advice on how to overcome depression
Great teacher, the class is very easy if you actually attend class and take notes. The class is also very entertaining.
Great teacher!
Pam is a wonderful professor. Anyone who has a problem with her obviously didn't meet the basic requirements that she asks of her students. She is extremely involved in her work and so passionate... and HILARIOUS!!! She cares about her students on a level I have never seen at a university.
Love Her!!! The best information I have ever recieved in any of my classes. She is very open minded and love to answer your questions. She will not start discussing a topic before you understand the previous. She is very knowledgable on every topic she covers and much more. Her PSY 240 class is very fun and you will learn a lot!
SUCH a great professor! Made the 8 am class totally worth getting up for, such great, funny, interesting stories...very open to questions.
great professor
Undeveloped lecture format that leaves students feeling puzzled and shortchanged.
Ended up learning so much in this class! Quite a bit of work, Pop Quizes almost every other class on definitions in chapter. Exams were slightly challenging but if you study the in-class notes and read the cahpters you'll be fine! Pamela is a hilarious teacher! I will most definitely be taking another one of her classes!!!
This professor specifically asked students to go on here and write positive things about her. She does not put quizzes in the syllabus, as university policy dictates, and she will count quiz questions where she is aware that only three people in a class of nearly one hundred got correct. She refused to tell me my grade mid-semester. Don't take her!
Pamela is awesome. I learned a lot from her class. Her exams are easy as long as you go to class and do the study guides. It's pretty easy to get an A if you do so. I really feel that the people who think that she was hard or unfair were the people who didn't go to class and didn't do the study guides. Don't let them discourage you from taking her!
Wonderful professor! I took her a few years ago and have interacted with her a few times outside of class as well. She is all around a great professor! Everyone at EMU takes her class because she is so great. Freshman year I heard about how funny and great her class was, so I made sure to register. Well worth my time, very knowledgeable.
Totally not as bad as I was expecting! She expects a lot of you, being prepared for quizzes and tests, but if you actually go to class you'll learn a lot. She's easy to listen to, energetic even in the morning and she really knows her stuff. If you go to class and read the book, you'll be fine for tests!
Professor Landau was great both times I took her class! I played around the first time and did not do well, but the second time I took her class a couple years later I gained much more life experience with the principles than I did my freshman year. Read the book, go to class and study (like a real college student) and you will do well!
There's not one good thing to like about this class. It starts out badly and gets worse as each class progresses, and it's confusing too.
I do not know why there are so many negative comments about this teacher. To be honest, she is the best professor that I have had here at EMU. Yes, there is a quite a bit of homework but the quizzes are extra credit points and she has an awesome sense of humor. All my friends who have taken her, love her. She's great and that's honest.
Bad class. It never quite comes together in a way that's useful or informative.
The best professor I've ever had. She's so helpful, you can go to her anytime and she will do everything in her power to make sure you succeed. She understand a college student's busy schedule, so she doesn't assign much and gives you plenty of time to do homework. Her tests are actually fun to take! Highly recommend her to everyone.
She's not helpful or informative. Never will you have a worse time in the classroom.
Professor Landau is amazing. I'm not sure where other reviewers are getting "disorganized" and "incomprehensible". She teaches to what the interested students are wanting to learn about, and she is wonderful to talk to as a person. I added a Psych minor just so I could take more classes with her. Her exams are easy if you've attended class.
Bad in a way that seems as though the subject matter wasn't meant to be defined or clear and understandable.
Professor Landau is my favorite instructor on campus. She is willing to work with students, easy to talk to, and incredibly charismatic. I don't understand her poor reviews. I have yet to speak to a student on campus who has not completely loved her and her courses!
Not much restraint here and is mostly an incoherent and senseless exercise. Nothing comes together and nothing about this is worth recommending. Choose your options carefully. This should not be one of them.
It's weird how a class can be so disappointing, colorless, and unsatisfying. You will wish you didn't ruin your new fall schedule with this woeful throw-away class.
Terrible! You will shake your head in disbelief.
Not much makes this interesting or worthwhile. It takes forever to get the gist and then it doesn't matter anyway. I disliked this and that's unusual, because I have difficulty finding fault this way.
Boring and the subject matter doesn't match the course description. A complete waste of time.
Bad class. I cannot recommend this class. The whole thing has a tedious, cartoonish quality that just doesn't connect.
She was a wonderful; very enthusiatic teacher. She uses examples from her clinical work that she does which adds interest to the material. I have been out of her class for a while now and I still remmember her as being one of my favorite teachers. If students dislike her it's because they didn't do well in her class due to lack of particpation.
Absolutely awful. Goes way too fast to even take notes. Class is boring and uninteresting. Has a lot of enthusiasm but that adds to her rushing and not allowing time to really teach anything. It's more like she is talking at you the whole time.
Very good instructor! I highly recommend her. The quizes were terrible because if your 2 minutes late for class, you didn't get to take the quiz. Her teaching ability is GREAT, very clear and knowledgeable.
Great professor. Made the material interesting.
Great professor and has an excellent teaching style. One of my favorite professors at EMU!
Makes class very entertaining. Tests are difficult and you do take a lot of notes. Class discussion is a big part of her tests which makes going to class important.
I LOVED this class, her lectures were very interesting and easy to follow and her assignments and exams were easy as long as you went to class, if not maybe not so much. She is one of my favorite professors at EMU and I would recommend eeryone take this course.
Bad class that makes one lose interest fast. Take at your own rist.
A disastor of a class that will have you down for the count.
Class is very entertaining, but in an unintentional way. Tests are difficult and nothing prepares you beforehand. Class discussion is mostly a one-sided affair and it lacks depth and quality.
Worst class I've ever taken. She rushes through notes. Her quizzes are tough, she never follows though the chapter or explains what you should be studying. It's almost like you have to learn on your own how she grades. It's fairly easy to pass but I don't recommend her at all.
Amazing professor! Keeps you engaged during lecture and makes you want to come to class. Great energy and clarity. She makes you work for your grade and is extremely fair. Hands down the BEST professor I have ever had.
Landau is one of the best professors I've had in my 4 years at EMU. If people don't like her, it's likely because they didn't show up to class (and therefore weren't prepared for the in-class references on the tests) and/or weren't prepared to do college-level work. She's very helpful and willing to meet outside of class.
It was Boring and confusing and I can't find one good thing to say.
She is the best professor I have had at EMU! She is very open to answer any type of questions and never makes you feel uncomfortable. Her material is clear so if you take good notes and read the highlighted material in the book you will get an A!
The hardest class to stay focused because it just doesn't come together in ways that are informative or interesting. As each class unfolds it's obvious that disorganization is prevalent through-out.
There's really nothing here. It's all dressed up as serious and important subject matter, but it's not.
She was fantastic. Anyone that has anything bad to say about her is idiotic. She was the most fantastic teacher I have ever had in my life and I'm super happy I took class with her. She is the best!
Great class. Discussion was lively and informational. It must be the same person posting all the negative comments because everyone in my class loved her. It was an 8am class that got me up and ready for my whole day. One of the best professors I have had. I would def. recommend this class. Wonderful professor.
I absolutely LOVED this class and would recommend taking this professor to anyone. She is clear, knowledgeable and extremely energetic about the subject she is teaching. Everything negative is completely false, she is a fantastic teacher and helps you succeed. Would take her again and again!
Good professor, good class. Make sure to go to class though ;) It's barley okay to get note from someone else unless they literally write everything. It's taught in a nice open format so you and classmates can ask literally anything. Consists of 4 tests, lowest grade is dropped and about 2 papers, pop quizzes (easy ones) and a few chances for E/C
She makes the class interesting! Make sure you show up for class, because most likely it'll be on the test!
This class has been one of my favorites, it really is a lot of fun! and Landau has been my favorite professor. This class is very interesting and she truly enjoys teaching! And she is very helpful! 4 exams: fairly easy, as long as you show up for class! a few extra credit points. I learned so much, and highly recommend her!
Absolutely LOVED this class! Professor Landau is passionate about what she teaches and encourages opinions, whether they conflict with hers or not. Going to lecture is essential, as anything in lecture is fair game.
A class so bad it's painful. Kinda weird how it is chaotic and never seems to deliver the goods.
Good teacher, made class interesting. I would highly recommend her.
A bad class from start to finish. Easily my worst class ever. I didn't learn anything because everything was dull and inadequate.
An extremely bad experience which lingers intolerably on dull subject matter and fails to motivate in any way.
Best Class of the year. It was worth being in class at 8:00 am, One of my friends even went to the class because it was so interesting. Pamela Landau is very passionate about her teaching, there was never a boring day in this class and i learned something new everyday. I reccommend it to anyone and everyone.. you won't regret taking this course!
If you enjoy psychology my recommendation is to avoid this because you may not feel that way afterwards. There's a vacuum where my spirit and vitality used to be, and I couldn't have asked for a worse time in the classroom or anywhere for that matter.
Don't believe the negative reviews. Pam Landau is an amazing instructor. She taught a fantastic class. I might not invest in the textbook if I was taking it over again, though. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and learned a ton. I will definitely take her again if the opportunity arises.
My opinion won't be the first among these reviews, but I cannot let this pass without warning others how truly terrible my experience with this was. An overall horrible experience!
Fails on so many levels and in so many ways. I learned so little and it was always a terrible experience.
Certainly a class with high expectations, but its messy and complicated delivery makes for something best avoided.
Absolutely dreadful
Great class! Great Professor!
Don't take this one. It's unclear and too many threads are left hanging.
Great Professor, best one ive had so far
Phenomenal professor, made this class extremely enjoyable and I learn a ton. It's not easy, you definitely have to attend and study for the exams but was totally worth it.
Despite this class being easy it's not worth anything because you don't learn anything.
Uninteresting and flat. As each class ends you're hard-pressed to think of anything you liked about it.
Dreadfully bad class. I attended every class, but never wanted to attend at all because it was painfully clear that this was a waste of time. I can't think of a worse time in the classroom and never have I felt like I missed out on so much because there was a learning opportunity in there somewhere. I just couldn't find it.
Landau was phenomenal. She was hilarious, kept us on our toes, used many real life examples. She was has tons of experience in the field. These bad ratings are one person trying to ruin her name. She is wonderful. I am taking another class of hers this semester and can't wait!!!
Funny class, but in an unintentional way.
Did not like her. I had to teach myself using the textbook, her classes were basically just review of the text. Does not like when you ask questions. Every time I try to challenge what she says, she just shoots the question down. Is not very understanding. Is smart, but doesn't really respect student's opinions. I didn't get along with her at all.
A bad class that doesn't take students into account.
Lectures are confusing and superficial, and frequently unrelated to the subject matter.
So pointless and boring. The whole affair destroys whatever motivation you have. It doesn't make sense a class can be this bad.
Really good professor. Super interesting and loves what she teaches. Smart and loves getting questions and wants class participation. Take this class with her you will learn a ton..!!!
I've met so many people who loved this class so I decided to take it. It's great, she is very passionate and her examples are funny and relateable. She's very clear and helpful. All of these bad reviews are written by the same person who is targeting several people in the psych department. Don't let that deter you from taking this class!
GREAT PROFESSOR. So so interesting and funny and always tells great stories. 8 am class that was WORTH IT.
Best class I've had in years. Shes the best teacher ever! Shes fun smart, and funny and I can't wait to take another class with her.
Professor Landau was a great instructor. She makes what can be awkward subjects very comfortable and in some cases funny to talk about. She is very open to any questions and encourages them. I learned so much from her and am glad I took the class. If you attended class and take notes an A is easy.
Honestly, the best class I've ever taken at EMU, thanks to Pam. Don't listen to the negative comments, ask anyone who has taken this class with her and I guarantee they will recommend it.
A terrible class and the worst class I ever had. I can't begin to describe everything wrong with this class.
The whole thing seems more desparate than inspired.
Uncompelling mess. What this class lacks is significance.
Total Fail! Just terrible and inadequate. Dull delvery makes what should be good subject matter and turns it into something that has no quality whatsoever. Just a terrible time in the classroom.
This woman destroyed psychology for me. She was dull, and never liked when I asked questions, and wouldn't really answer them. Overall made a subject I loved into one I hated.
Horrible professor. Lacks clarity and doesn't prepare you for tests.
She's a really interesting teacher and very knowledgeable, however she's pretty unorganized and we covered a lot less material than originally planned. Exams are based on lecture, so while attendance isn't mandatory, you'll want to go to lectures and pay attention to details if you want to succeed.
Bottom of the barrel instruction that leaves you in a state of despair.
Awesome Awesome Awesome teacher! This was my favorite class at EMU. She's funny and very knowledgeable about the information. Everyday in class was interesting. I never wanted to miss a day! Don't listen to the negative comments posted. Take her class. You won't regret it. Be careful her class is fun but test can be tricky, just make sure you study
The worst there is. Never take this professor. A complete waste of time.
LOVED her!!!!! She is hands down the best professor at EMU. Class is very interesting learned a lot of new information. Attendance is needed in order to pass the class. All of her exams are lecture based. Need book as well. LOVED her!!!!
Slow-moving, dull, and just awful.
I couldn't understand anything, which makes test taking difficult. Not recommended.
A total fail in every conceivable way. It drags on at a slow pace and glosses over anything relevant or interesting.
Great class! I took her last semester. I feel like you have to work and pick out what is important and not so important. What college students should be doing. Not everything is going to be clear cut and handed to you in reality. Attend class, listen, and get an A.
I couldn't have asked for a worse instructor or a worse time in the classroom. Unorganized, dismal instruction that goes on forever.
Do not take this class. It's horrible. It's like the professor has something to say, but you've heard her say it all too often.
Whomever keeps posting consistent bad reviews clearly has a personal issue with this professor. She is WONDERFUL. Her tests aren't "easy", you have to study, read, and come to class for the information, but the lectures are so interesting - I never want to miss them. She brings personal examples into class. Great professor, definitely take her!
She is the best professor that I have had at EMU. She has given me faith in this school again. She gives study guides that say what you need to know from the book, but there's only a few questions on the exam from it. Lectures are very important to go to and take good notes. That is 98% of what the exam is. Lectures are very interesting
I took this class and hated it. It resembled something else and not a class. Unorganized and distressing.
She is the best professor i have had at EMU. Lectures are very interesting and entertaining since she uses personal experiences from her career as examples. If you're going to take a psych class she is the professor you want to have! LOVE HER
I loved having her as a teacher. She is so nice and funny and I loved going to class which is what you have to do in order to pass! The test are hard and you have to study but she does make them interesting. I would recommend her to anyone!
Other than being let out early, nothing good ever happens.
her lectures are very entertaining. tests are pretty hard, study a lot and get the book. I learned a lot, made an impact on my life. she is the awesome. if you are willing to do the work take this class
If you attend regularly and take notes this class isn't hard. She is super friendly and very helpful. She is a fair professor. She never seemed unorganized or unprepared for our class. Amazing professor and always has useful stories to tell.
TERRIBLE teacher when it comes to making tests, she lectures well but the tests are extremely long and have a ridiculous amount of vocabulary included. instead of having more tests, we had 4 and each one was 75+ questions and each study guide had at least 100 vocab words to memorize. just awful
I thought she was the best professor ever! Her lectures were very interesting, and the fact that she is a therapist and has crazy stories about most of the subjects you cover made her even better. I loved her class, and I highly recommend her. You just have to keep up with the readings.
I hated every single one of my classes my freshman year, but this class was the only one I looked forward to. They were very interesting, and she made it very easy to understand what she was talking about. She could give a lot of examples of a lot of the subjects she covered because she is also a therapist. I loved her class, and she is amazing.
A horrible time every single class. Worst class ever.
I want to say something nice about this class but there is nothing nice to say. A dismal and boring let-down that leaves you feel drained and exhausted.
Dull and listless, rambling quality.
I loved her! She is extremely enthusiastic and is easy to listen to. She has a lot of interesting stories to share and is a lot of fun. There is a lot of reading from the textbook, but the class is not too hard as long as you go to class. She offers a lot of extra credit points!
I loved this professor! I actually looked forward to attending this class. The exams were pretty long: 70-80 questions, but all multiple choice. Final was 100+ questions. Exams aren't hard if you attend class, take notes, and go over the study guide for the text. Offers extra credit. Had to write a couple of papers, but they were easy. Take her!
Seldom has something so wacky been this tedious, unapealing, and uninteresting. Each minute you feel your enthusiasm being sucked away.
Ten minutes of material padded out to an entire class, but it's so bad that the shorter version would be way too much.
Crummy and boring class with no real sense of where it's headed.
Attending regularly and taking good notes doesn't mean anything because she rambles on with personal opinions. Answers to tests are not found in reading or lectures. She's unprepared and not a good instructor.
So bad it's almost surreal. Completely unprepared for every lecture. It's hard to believe this is not by design.
She gives great lectures and is very helpful.
Pam's lectures are so entertaining. I loved going to class to just hear her lectures. A lot of the test is on the lecture, so missing class will really hurt you. The tests are a little difficult, but she gives many chances for extra credit. I would take any class she taught because she is just so amazing.
Doesn't connect well with the class. A total let down.
I love her class! I really recommend taking any of her classes. She is very entertaining although her tests can be somewhat hard. As long as you come to class and pay attention you should be okey.
Great professor that will make you laugh throughout the entire class. Her lectures are very interesting, but be prepared to write notes the whole time. You need to come to class and read the book if you expect to pass. I definitely recommend taking her! She's awesome :)
Great teacher, she has lots of experience. Definitely will not pass this class if you're not paying attention or not there but her lectures are interesting and she makes it really easy for her students to understand the material. Exams are tough but again, if you're in class and you take notes you will pass this class without any problems.
She is one of the BEST lecturers I've ever seen. I swear she could be a motivational speaker. Her class is amazing, but it is not an easy A. You will have so much fun if you take it. I would even suggest it if you aren't in the program, it is that good. Her lectures and interesting and make you think. She is very knowledgable about the field.
She was good at keeping you interested in the lectures, and made good analogies to clarify the material. Offers amazing amount of extra credit, makes it very easy to pass.
Keep you expectations low and you will still be disappointed.
Prof Landau is very passionate about what she does and it translates into what she does. There are weekly 15+ point "pop" quizzes that she hints about so be sure to keep up with the reading. Exams are curved and study guides are passed out a week before. As long as you listen, come to class, ask questions, and take good notes you'll do great
This class is the worst. Long and wearing, and just not worth the time.
The class knocks itself out with over-the-top nonsense that leaves many loose threads and unanswered questions.
Let's earnestly hope this isn't offered next semester, or ever.
Professor Landau is a very fair teacher. She tells you the first day that you need to go to lectures and it is very true. I've been to every lecture and I barely study for her tests and get great grades. I feel like people take this class as a blow off but there is really a lot to learn and she is very passionate about the topics.
Professor Landau is a great instructor and I would definatly take this class again! There were only 3 exams, not including the final. However, she drops the lowest exam grade of the 3. She was pop quizzes frequently, but she warns you and it's a great way to get extra points. If you study for the quizzes and the exams, you'll do fine!
Prof Landau is absolutely hilarious and amazing at making sure you know what she is talking about in class. She frequently uses her clients as examples which is a big help in understanding. If you want an A on exams you MUST read the textbook & attend class. A lot of the exams are straight from lecture notes only.
So much room for improvement. Frequent errors are a disservice. Boring.
I absolutely adored Pam!! She's hysterical and really wakes me up. Having her class at 8AM and being a commuter (leaving my house no later than 6 YIKES!) it was the perfect class to get my day started. The class is interesting (psych of sex) but GO TO CLASS!!! Her tests will mostly be lecture but the book is helpful!! MUST TAKE CLASS
She's a great professor, but prepare to read the chapters. The pop quizzes are pretty easy if you study for them, and she gives a fair amount of warning before. Her exams are long, but she gives a few answers on them.
i absolutely love her! if your a psych major she should inspire you
She has been my favorite teacher at EMU! She is very funny and her learning technique is great. She makes the class very interesting, if you skip class you will miss a lot, but her class is not one you want to skip!
Pam Landau is a great professor. Her tests are long, but not that hard. Not to mention if you ask before the test, she'll literally give you answers. Attendance isn't mandatory but her lectures are amazing, and you wouldn't want to miss them.
Dr. Landau is an awesome professor who makes lecture interesting and takes consideration to her students individually, even though (in the case of my class) there were more than 50 students.
She's great. Her lectures are pretty manageable; they don't drag. I liked her sense of humor a lot. And she does a pretty good job of keeping kids engaged.
What an amazing class. She gives exciting, detailed lectures. Her tests can be long but they're easy to pass if you attend class and do the assigned readings. She knows what she is talking about and has a great sense of humor to keep things interesting. She assigns a few writing assignments, but she gives clear criteria and grades fairly.
I am a Senior at EMU and I have to say that this was one of my favorite classes I've taken. Professor Landau is an inspiration. Her charisma and enthusiasm for the material make the class very engaging. You must attend lectures in order to receive a good grade and get the most out of the class, but since its so interesting you won't want to skip.
This professor gives pop quizzes, but you have plenty of notice for them. Her lectures are long, but once you get to the exam, you know what you are taking about. The book is a must. She gives plenty of extra credit. There is no reason to fail this class unless you get lazy. Overall, if you plan on taking Psych, take it with Ms. Landau.
She gives quizzes, but warns you. A great teacher, interesting class, and you truly do learn a lot.
She doesn't connect on any level and seems inexperienced.
There is nothing relevant or informative about this class. Each class takes a million minutes to complete, and every minute seems like an eternity.
Dr. Landau is such an amazing professor. Her passion and enthusiasm is so contagious that it's impossible not to get into the subject matter. Her tests can be tough but if you show up to class, do the readings, and complete the study guide you'll be golden. Highly recommend!
Think you've had a bad class. Just wait until you go through this painful experience.
The class overall was pretty intresting. I will give you a heads up, go to class, takes lots notes, even when she is telling a joke or one of her stories because it will probably show up on her 124 question exams. long exams! read the text and be ready to do the long study guide. Advice, just go head and learn all the vocab from the chapters.
It was an interesting class, but at tendency was pretty much mandatory since she put nothing online. The tests were long, but she gives you the answers to some questions on the test. Reading the textbook was extremely important. Overall, the experience was okay.
I loved her class! I really don't see why there are bad reviews, but the class was overall fairly easy. Attendance isn't mandatory, but since she doesn't lecture from the book there's info in the lectures that you need. There's only 4 exams, non-cumulative that are quite long, but if you study its easy. She's awesome and I would highly recommend
A weird assemble of disconnected lectures that seem cobbled together with spare parts.
A class that veers unsteadily between excruciatingly moments of bad clarity. Each lecture was an ongoing struggle to mentally convince myself to remain in the classroom.
A confusing mess from start to finish.
It was like a bad dream in reverse; I kept falling asleep and that's when things got better.
A great class. She is very knowledgable. You have to go to class, most of the questions are from the lecture only, not in the book
Horrible. A sluggish and dreary slog through material that's painfully uninteresting.
She is experienced in her field and gives lots of anecdotes about patients shes had over the years, which really enriches the class. If you want a professor to give you cut and dry lectures on only the textbook or only give you information that's on the test, shes not for you. She gives her knowledge freely which is valuable and rare.
You all are wrong she's great
I love her class. She keeps your attention and relates things to you. She is GREAT! she makes the class interesting and is hilarious!
Here's the thing, professor Landau does an amazing job in what you are paying for, and that is to learn the material. She may seem disorganized but the material presented in class is the material best applicable to the real world and not just through a text book. Test are long but easy if attend ALL classes and do study guides. Extra credit is Opt.
Professor Landau will forever be my favorite professor I have ever taken. When I was a freshman she got me excited to be a psychology majors, even with an 8 am class I always stay fully awake. She has amazing stories and will take hold of your interest. I could retake both classes and still be interested
Best teacher I have ever had.
Best professor I have ever had. Her lectures are clear and interesting, and she always seems well organized and prepared for class. She teaches us facts that are relevant and has much personal insight to share. Just through her lectures and examples you can tell she is dedicated and great with her clinical work, too. Classes are never boring.
Professor Landau is so funny and such a great lecturer. You'll never be bored in her class. She's super passionate about Psychology of Sex. She gives lots of opportunities for extra credit. And, the small of homework you have is really easy or short! She's a hilarious woman. Show up to class, strap your seat belt, and get ready for a great class!
She is phenomenal. Very good lecturer, strays from topic from time to time but it's TOTALLY worth it. Very nice person. Attendance is a must; tests come primarily from lecture. Generates a lot of interest in topic with real-life anecdotes. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
This is by far the best professor I have had in my entire life!! She loves what she is teaching and makes it so the students want to learn. My ENTIRE class was really involved in lectures and made it even more fun. I looked forward to this class every week. Take her and you will see too it was the best decision of your College life!!!!!
Definitely the best professor I've had at Eastern. Very easy to listen to and always wants what's best for you. Taking another one of her classes next semester.
"pop quizzes" over chapters every week, VERY EASY though, very nice lady, class participation is necessary though. Very surprised to like my 8am!!
There's bad classes and really bad classes, and then there's this, that's even worse than that.
Her tests are long but she gives you certain answers (bolds the correct one), she is hilarious and high energy. She rocks! Would take a class by her again.
she gives answers to her test, before a exam always ask for the answer to whatever number she will give it to you and always read the top of the test, there are more answers there.
Classes are very fun and interesting. Landau has a borderline conversational teaching style. You will learn a lot of interesting things. She gives out a lot of extra points. POP quiz every week. However, she has long and hard exams though, but if you read description, she gives you answers. If you miss a class, chances are it will be on the exam.
Really amazing, and funny professor! By far one of my favorite classes. You NEED to attend class and read the book to do well on exams! She's great because she gives a lot of EC, and even gives and bolds the correct answers on the exam! Take this course and you will love it as I did.
She is the best at what she does. Very fun and willing to help you get an A. She wants you to succeed! Funny and inspirational. I would take the class over again. I do recommend to go to the class to get the notes. There are some things that are said in class that are not in the book.
The class is very interesting but the tests is almost purely from what she says in lecture. Hard to take notes in class. Don't use the book very often. Long tests (but does give a few answers to you. Doesn't use canvas at all. Not the best teaching style for me.
TAKE THIS CLASS! IT IS THE BEST THING EVER!! You will not regret taking this class. Pam makes you want to show up everyday. The information is very interesting, and you will learn a lot.
highly recommend taking this class. wonderful at explaining things to the best of her ability. Tests are a bit tough, but if you take notes in class and read the book you should be fine. she gives study guides so its not bad at all. very entertaining and super interesting, i have learned a lot.
This class was very interesting from beginning to end! Shes hilarious and keeps your attention the entire time. I would gladly have her as my Professor again! :)
Pam is tbh one of the best professors. Her classes are VERY interesting & she's always telling us client stories (she's a relationship therapist). Class is more of an experience than a "course". It's not just about sex, it's about communication + more. Tests are little long, contain questions from lecture & book. Would take her again if I could.
Classes were mostly a waste of time and not related to subject matter in a constructive informative way.
Dr. Landau is a very fun person who has an outgoing personality. As a person she is great, as an instructor teaching this course, not too great. There are no materials online, study guides consist of over 100 terms, and she does not use canvas. This course could have been a lot easier if it was taught in a different way.
This class is great! I learned a lot about sex, relationships, and communication. Pamela is also a therapist and works with couples and it's clear that she knows what she's talking about. The downside is that she doesn't use canvas and you have to take notes on EVERYTHING that is said in class bc it WILL ALL be on the exam.
favorite prof so far. she is so funny and her lectures are so interesting. you do have to go to class in order to pass the tests tho, since theyre highly focusd on lecture material and vocal from the book. its easy to pay attention tho and class is actually fun. study for the tests and you'll do good. also offers lots of extra credit
Wonderful class and teacher. You can tell she's been doing this for a while.
Just attend the lecture, take good notes, and read the required sections of the book and you should do fine.
Lectures were interesting and funny. I enjoyed going to class because of the material. I learned a lot, but the exams were difficult. She gives multiple choice exams with options A through like G and you will debate between answers on every question. I never missed a lecture and read the whole book, but still did not do well on exams.
She is by far one of the best professors I have ever had! She is interesting, funny, and the lectures are always interesting. I learned a lot and the tests were fairly easy! However, you have to show up to class to fully understand the material.
TAKE HER CLASS! There are some bad reviews from earlier years and I don't think it does her justice because I absolutely loved her lectures and there wasn't a day that didn't have interesting discussions. Best of all, Pamela knows how to connect with her students and make everything enjoyable. I highly recommend her.
Great Professor, enthusiastic and nice. Hilarious. Buuuuut, class is a necessity. Hard and long tests.... Although she'll put in questions like "What is the answer to this question? (Choose B)" and then the answer will be B. So good extra credit opportunities!
I learned so much from her. She really knows her stuff! She will always answer questions. Tests were hard but you just have to go to class and read the book. I hope to take many more of her classes in the future! She makes the lectures funny and enjoyable.
She may come across as abrasive to many people at first but if you introduce yourself and don't mess around in class, you'll have no problems. She has amazing lectures, will answer any questions and is hilarious. Definitely attend class and get the book. The exams are difficult so show up and study but you'll learn a lot. Highly recommend!
This class was amazing! I got a B- in the class, but the grade doesn't show how much I really learned in the class. I would definitely take this class again! The study guides do suck bc there are 100 terms on them; but if you pay attention in class then studying should be really easy. And if you have questions for her ASK! she want to help you!
Professor Landau is an amazing professor, and her psych of sex class is fantastic. I recommend this class to everyone. It teaches you so much. Her lectures are enjoyable and she uses real life examples. The tests can be difficult, but she gives you hints in some of the questions and tells you an answer if you ask before the test.
She is the best professor I have ever had at emu! She is funny and makes class interesting. Her tests are literally long, like she uses extra long paper and small print to fit as many questions as possible. Offers extra credit.
Lectures are so important, but she is hilarious and keeps you interested. She uses tons of real life examples from her own practice. 100% would take again. Highly recommend.
Pretty hard not to enjoy this class. Take notes & pay attention and it's an easy A, The tests weren't hard for me. Professor Landau teaches in a way that applies the material to your personal experience - she opens dialogues for important class discussions and is incredibly knowledgeable. I'm so glad I took this class!
Horrible professor. Lectures are dull and uninspired. Disorienting and disconcerting style.
She's one of the best profs I've ever had. Made every lecture interesting and truly wanted each person in the class to learn what they came to learn. Respectful of everyone's opinions and encourages participation. Tests are tricky, but be sure to pay attention, she gives you answers in the exam itself. I recommend this class to everyone.
Disorganized and confusing presentation.
She is very knowledgeable and you learn a lot. Lots of information given. Truthfully everyone could learn something from this class.
She really is a great professor. 1st exam was a little scary but you really understand how her exams work after that first exam. If you don't go to class you won't pass because her exams involve examples given in class. You don't need the book in my opinion, I just used quizlet for quizzes & the quizzes can only help you. Tons of EC opportunities.
AMAZING LECTURER. Definitely need to attend class but it goes by so fast because she is a great lecturer, has amazing stories and keeps it interesting.
This is my favorite psych course I took so far (and I took 4 this semester). She is a wonderful professor who really knows what she's talking about. Make sure you come to class, a lot of lecture is on the exam. Though you won't want to miss class because it is a lot of fun. There are extra credit opportunities and papers to write.
HIGHLY recommend this class and Proffessor. I loved every lecture and learned so much about sex, love, communication, relationship. Lots of lecture material on exam. Record the lecture because sometimes you cant write everything. Laughed a lot in this class. Its easy as long as you attend class and study well for exams. Lots of xtra credits.
Pam made this class very enjoyable! It was awkward at first to talk about sex in a group setting at first, but now it's something we can do without laughing ( with exceptions of course ). Overall, this is my favorite course I have taken at EMU!! Pam makes this course understandable for students and she connects with them as well.
Professor Landau is charming and she lecture is fun and inspiring. Exams are not hard and lots of extra credit opportunities.
Great professor. Almost everybody loves her. Just make sure you do the readings. she only covers around a third of the material on quizzes in her lectures
One of my favorite professor at EMU. I've taken her twice and received at least a B+ in each course. She tells you stories from her actual practice which are helpful to get concepts and principles. Also she gives you answers on exams if you read the directions. Her questions are specific but if you attend the lectures and listen you will do fine!
Shes very nice and funny but exams are very hard. She gives an overload of information on them with over a 100 questions. Lectures aren't that clear. She does not use power points, she just jots down 1 word or 2 on the projector. Must attend class if u want to do well on the exam because some the information she goes over in class isn't in the text
She gives a lot of extra credit assignments but her exams are very hard
Prof. Landau is passionate about what she teaches and gives many stories detailing what she experienced. She does not use canvas, so it is important to go and speak with her to find your grade. She has "pop quizzes" that she tells you about and expects you to read the chapter beforehand. Not showing up to class is a good way to lose points.
One of my favorite professors of all time! She obviously loves her job and is very funny. There is a ton of important information in lectures and reading so it is a little challenging, but I think it's worth it. Highly recommend this course and this professor.
Best Professor I've had thus far; graded very fairly. Her lectures were very entertaining and enlightening. There are quite a few "pop quizzes" but she gives you a fair warning prior to all quizzes along with the chapter the quizzes will cover. Her exams are fairly lengthy but all of the information is covered in the lecture. PS. SHOW UP TO CLASS
She is very hard when it comes to Exams. You need to know the book and her lectures very well to pass. Chapters are very long. She has a lot of pop quizzes- that she tells u before hand. She does offer extra credit. But her class is fairly hard. She has interesting lectures. Would not recommend if u want to pass with an A
She's great, has great examples. Tests are hard but study and you'll be fine.
if you have any ounce of interest in psych I highly recommend you take this class. pam's lectures are very interesting with many real-life connections. you won't pass if you don't go to class as many exam questions are only from lecture. also, make sure you do the readings!!! helps with exams and quizzes a lot!
Shes very passionate about psychology and knows her stuff really well. You must work hard to do well in that class thought.
WAY to hard for 100 level class. Gave "pop quizzes" with so many vocab questions every time you came to class. The tests were way to hard. I showed up to every class and still ended with a poor grade and I worked hard by studying. She is way to hard and would not recommend
Great professor! She really knows what she is talking about. She loves giving feedback and getting a discussion going. Her lectures are very interesting and keeps you awake. Lots of extra points given. She gives answers on the exams in the directions. She always ends class early also. Defiantly take!
Absolutely loved her. Her lectures were interesting and engaging. She connected her lectures with her own experiences and stories. She doesn't use canvas, so you're forced to interact with her to find out grade (good thing). She gave lots of opportunities for extra credit and was hilarious. Favorite class this semester.
I can hear her talk about psychology all day because she is a great lecturer, but she makes the class way too harder than it needs to be. She asks in depth questions on the exam only psychology majors would be able to answer. WAY too hard for a 101 class
She's a very passionate teacher and really cares about her topic. However, her tests are quite difficult though she gives random extra credit and gives the occasional hint during tests (she bolds the right answers sometimes). She does give almost daily 15 point vocab quizzes for the chapter you are supposed to (and need to) read. If you don't...
One of my favorite professors yet at EMU. She has so much experience and it shows in her lectures. Exams are slightly hard, but not impossible. Recommend buying the textbook, but I was able to do average without it! I genuinely couldn't recommend a professor more.
Only class I haven't got an A in. Her lectures are very interesting but her exams are RIDICULOUSLY hard. She is very nice and easily accessible outside of class but GEEZ her exams are crazy hard. Come to class because most info is from lectures
Very nice person and easily accessible outside of class. HOWEVER, her exams are extremely hard and in depth for a 100 level class, this was my lowest grade for the year.
I feel like you should only take this course with her if you're a psychology major, not for an easy A. Her lectures are very interesting as she uses real-life stories but her tests are pretty hard. Gives out lots of extra credit but doesn't use canvas so it's hard to keep track of everything. Easy to talk to outside of class though and very nice.
really only graded on tests, and few hw but she gives extra credit and if she knows who you are youll be fine. Show up to class because when class isnt full are the days she gives out the most ec. Lectures are interesting and most are based on her experiences. But in order to pass the exams you need to know the material and not just definitions.
You should attend lectures because most questions come from her lectures. Her study guides are only for the textbook definitions (guess what? definitions are rarely used in the exam). If you like psychology then take her class, if you're doing this as a gen ed take someone else because tests are hard. 3 exams plus final, few hw (2-4), and (2-3 ec)
Would highly recommend. Loved this course! She made online school way less boring than expected. Cant wait to take psych 240 with her.
I found PSY 101 to be a little difficult because of the exams, you have to actually know the materials and not just definitions. Other than that, this class wasnt a bad choice at all.
Such an awesome class and an awesome professor! She gives examples from her own experience as a clinician and has so much knowledge to share. A very safe environment where anyone could ask questions. Prof Landau is kind, and gives ample extra credit opportunities.
Pamela was genuinely such a good professor, she doesn't count attendance so it's no biggie if you miss class online. Her quiz's and exams are easy, straight from reading and lectures. highly recommend!!
Not many assignments in the class. Mainly weekly quizzes, 3 exams and then final all based on lectures/slides. Her lectures can be boring bc its all slides but can tell she is passionate abt it and loves interacting with students!
I had a pretty good time in Professor Landaus online psych 101 class. I personally dont like online learning but I did learn a good amount of content from this class and would recommend taking a psych class with her.
Loved this class! Prof. Landau had a story for everything and it made the class very interesting and engaging. You NEED to pay attention in lectures. Random things from the lectures showed up on exams. Exams are fairly easy.
prof landau was super nice! i had an 8am and she made it tolerable. there's not a lot to do, but you better take notes on your textbook. all quizzes and tests and finals are open note, open internet, etc. she just wants you to learn stuff but also pass her class!
15 question vocab & 60-90q chapter quiz almost every week, syllabus is accurate for when you cover each chapter. Lectures feel repetitive, they have important info on each chapter but she also records them so you can look back. Lecture & textbook info is used in the quizzes. She provides a vague study guide for the 60-90q ones. Not my favourite.
So, This year for the fall of 2021, the course was all virtual. You are not required to attend class but it adds points if you do. You also can get points for participation. My class was on zoom from 8:00 am-9:15 am. The class has 3 exams and a final. Your lowest scored exam will be dropped from the overall grade. Extra credit is also given.
Shes a nice enough person, but a really tough grader. She states all the time how she almost never gives a 100 on a paper. The class content was fine and she was nice other than that, but the way she structured assignments and tests was really poor
Loved this class and loved her. I had the 8am online class. Attendance isnt mandatory but I suggest going, sometimes she gave us extra credit. Not much homework, if there was it was easy. Lots of quizzes but theyre easy. She made class very fun, she was nice and funny, and explained things very well. I would def take this class w her
Lots of quizzes based on an extremely word-heavy textbook. For exams, as long as you went to the lecture you should be fine. The exams were on canvas over the weekends so people had enough time to take it around work and other school projects. The exams can be difficult though, so studying in a group and reading notes often is a good idea.
Landau is wonderful! She's super knowledgeable and has reasonable expectations from her students. Easy exams if you come to class/watch the recorded lectures.
This Professor is amazing. She gives great examples which is what I love the most about her class. I am taking her right now and she is an easy professor overall, and as long as you do the work provided you will do fine. Her tests are long, but they are doable and not bad. Lots of extra credit too!!
Very easy class. The tests were at home!
She kept lectures light, entertaining and would lecture around what we wanted to learn about. We took 4 test at home all of which are not to bad if you attend class and have the book.
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