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She's cute, fun, and smart as hell!
She is a really good teacher. You take a good amount of notes, her tests are easy because she tells you pretty much what to study for. She is lots of fun and it is an easy class. You will love this teacher!!!!
Class notes are direct and easy to follow. She lets you know exactly what to prepare for her exams. Plus she s totally funny and nice. Take the class, take notes, and have fun, and you'll do well.
Very cool professor. Fun class.
Really cool teacher. Likes to teach her stuff and is interactive with the students. If you have to take a communications class take it with her cause she is just a cool teacher to have.
cool teacher, great class, very helpful. just write down all the notes and youll do well. highly recommend!!!
I didn't like the class
Cool teacher, hip and retro. Loves 80's music, knows a LOT about Mass Media. I learned a lot from her class. Now makes me think when I see the media doing something they're not supposed to. Gives great study guides, tests are easy!
If you are looking for a fun class, and still learn something, you can do it by taking this class. Ms. Brewer is a cool teacher, and she is always trying to help you and make the class fun. I'm really learning a lot in her class, I like it a lot.
MOST AMAZING TEACHER EVER!!!Helps that she's hott,but she's awesome & lays out everything you need to know in front of you.Her class helped me decide 2 change my major from Journalism 2 Advertising.Helpful & insiteful.Plus she makes the class lots of fun!
Easy class. Nice teacher. Review the study guide for tests and you'll get 100%.
Took online class. Very interesting topics about mass media covered. Tests and discussions fun and fairly easy. Gives study guides.
I feel like she's just reading of the book headlines when lecturing and then we do our homework during class. I could just as well read the book myself, class is a waste of time. I'd learn more if she was more involved and coached our writing.
She is straightforward and all business. She's smart, funny, and sexy.
Take notes on the powerpoints that she goes over every single class. The study guide info is straight from the notes. Tests are all multiple choice, fill-ins, and very short answers. Really good teacher. Nice, funky, mellow. Class is never stressful.
She is very open minded, very easygoing and smart. Very nice teacher and always happy to help you. Take this class you will surely enjoy it.
Easy kick back class.. No work really nice lady!! Just 2 responses a week and tests!!! NO OTHER WORK!!!!!
Sara is great. The class was really easy because she allowed you to work on your homework the entire time. She is really nice and very chill, it was always a pleasure and the tests were straight off of the computer links that she gave us.
she's rad. total punk goth. i thought she was a student at first cause she's only 28. class is totally easy to pass too. just go every day and take notes on the power points. she's totally one of us. :)
She is wonderful. The class was like a breath of fresh air. Because she is so clear with her teaching and so helpful i passed with an "A". I would recommend her to anyone that wants a great class. She's so cool to top it off.
TAKE THIS CLASS! my first online class, not bad at all. for the most part pretty easy, straightforward, but still informative. not overly time consuming. brewer is quick to answer your q's over e-mail.
Prof. Brewer is very straight forward and to the point. The class is so easy if you just study the notes she gives you in class. You don't even need to open the book. She is very fair and the class is really interesting.
She uses common sense and is fair. Lots of information to hold down for the test, but a good class. Got an A with some studying! Take good class notes, read most of the book...You will geat an A and learn something about the media and communication today
She's Hot! Great personality.Good lectures. But her test is extremely HARD.
Very easy class because it's so straightforward. Drawback: there's lots and lots of writing to do in the discussion, sometimes a required 2,700 words per week (6 x 450 words each)! But tests are soo easy, esp. b/c there's a review. Take good notes though--tests are pure memorization, no analysis.
Really nice, young and modern professor. Need to take tons of notes during her daily lectures. Must memorize a lot of information for her exams, which aren't that easy...but if you attend class, copy her lectures and STUDY...you'll do fine. Enjoyable class!
Sara is hot! Don't take her online class, cause then you won't get to hang out w/ her. She seems alot easier than she is though, so watch out. She is real chill, but if you don't do the work she won't pass you. I still want to party with her and I took her class 3 years ago.
She is not an easy A. Though her teaching structure is very basic: lectures,reviews,exams. It is on you to pass the class with an A. The material is not that hard neither complicated. So you will do fine. she is a MUST take.
great class. easy, practical...The only thing u should be aware of is the points and the grade system she uses. U can get an A for sure, but that depends on your consistency, discipline, and responsability in turning in every single disccussion, activity, quiz, exams, and midterms.
Amazing professor. All lectures on powerpoint. She loves her students. All you need is to memorize materials in powerpoints. one midterm and one final. No accumutive.
I LOVE this teacher! She is so kind, helpful and knows her stuff. Lots of writing, but interesting subject and she makes it easy to learn. She gives great reviews before each exam. I highly recommend this teacher!
She is very helpful and gives you hints for the quizzes. She gives out writing assignments every week which, are easy. I highly recommend this prof. =)
I love Professor Brewer. She is very helpful. Always do your work on time and take notes from the lecture and you should be able to get at least a 'B' in this class.
I LOVE this teacher! She is so kind, helpful and intelligent. She made the class interesting and easy to understand. She is sure to commend students when they do well and extend a helping hand when they need it. I HIGHLY recommend this teacher; she is wonderful!
I agree with the other students, she is a great teacher. Very helpful and understanding. She's clear on what she expects from the class and keeps up with grading homework. Definitely would recommend her to anyone.
Fairly good class.
Amazingly insightful class into the media as we know it. Weekly essays that prod students to think deeper opens up your head into a lot of what we're learning about. First-rate, highly recommended, and has made me reconsider changing my minor to Communications.
Excellent course. Prof. Brewer is always entertaining and insightful.
Although she wasn't too hard on the eyes, I don't think she was a good professor. Sure, she was nice and all, but when it came down to being an effective teacher I and some of my fellow classmates felt that she left us in the dark on a lot of things. She just doesn't really take the time to really get her point across in my opinion.
Sara is dope. She's a young, spunky teacher with a lot to offer her students. I'll tell you this, it is not an easy class. You have to read! Hands down, it was my most enjoyable class at SMC.
I loved this class! She organized her notes on a powerpoint presentation it made note taking easy. I did not read the book at all... but I took good notes, had perfect attendence, and studied hard so i got an A. Also, there are weekly essays and quizzes which can be a pain but they aren't hard. This class has increased my intrest for the subject!
I took her online course. The course was so easy. in the 16-17 week course. Every week,You get 5 point for a 450 word essay/disscusion, 5 pts for the text book quest, and 5pt for the quiz on fri or sat. Midterm and final are fill-in.
This class was a delight. The professor was friendly and helpful, and the work was demanding but manageable. I learned quite a lot from this class; it convinced me to pursue business as a major!
Sara is one of the best teachers in the communications department. She formats her lectures in an easy to follow format. Sara stops the lecture to make sure that all students understand the course. Sara cares for each students success. Highly Recommended!
She is very easy. Make sure you come to class, study the notes, and do all the discussions. She makes the material interesting and wants you to succeed. Attendance is mandatory.
This teacher is very respectful of others, and very sweet. It was fun taking her class and the work wasn't very hard. If you studied exactly what was on the study guides you are guaranteed an A. I studied my butt off for the final and I got my A! She's a great teacher.
This class is crazy!I've never taken a class like this!I enrolled her online class and I found it got LOTS OF WORKLOAD!What a hell!Every week 3 chapters of discussions(min450 words each),3 chapters of chapter questions and 3 quizes!!(5mins to do 5 questions!)Can u believe it?!Finally I dropped the class(my bf can't suffer fm it making me crazy!)
I took Professor Brewer's online class during summer session. The work was extensive, but interesting. Professor Brewer was readily available for feedback and the course was clear. I recommend Prof. Brewer's online class to anyone. You will learn alot, and if you can keep up with the pace of the lessons you stand a good chance at getting an A.
I enrolled in the online version of this course. She covers 1 chapter per week. There is an essay (450 word count), media activity (VERY easy) and the discussion questions from that chapter due every week. I spend one afternoon per week on her class and get everything done. 1 5 minute 5 question quiz once a week, most of them are very easy!
Highly recommend! Took online. Comprised of one 250 word media activity, one 250 word discussion posting, one 25 or so chapter review questions, and one five minute five question quiz due every Sunday with one comprehensive midterm and final. Took around three hours weekly and was engaged, interesting, informative, &fun. Take her!
Great and a great teacher. I took her online over winter and found the class very interesting and her very sweet. the 5 minute quizes are so easy (open to the glossary) and the discussions and media activity are fun an easy. its an easy going class and she is very helpful.
I took her online. Quizes were very, very hard. There was a lot of reading and writing involved, some of which I found pointless. I didn't learn much, except maybe a few terms, + got a B, but thats b/c I got behind a lil. She hardly answers emails, takes her forever. Discussions 450 words, chapter ?s, + media activity, + quiz. 3 of each, every week
Prepare your flashcards! Her tests are no joke, but they are 100% out of her lectures, which you type during class on computers in the class room. She is the best lecturer I have ever had, and will bend over backwards for her students to succeed. Just study your flashcards and you're perfect.
Easy class. Great teacher - responds quickly to problems and always helpful if you need it. Very understanding of personal issues also.
I really enjoyed this class! She is a awesome teacher and all of the discussions and media activities were simple and fun! There is a lot of writing involved but I learned a lot and it really gives you a insight to the media and being a communications major.
A lot of writing involved around 1200 words a week but very interesting topics and quizzes are not too difficult. I enjoyed the class and got an A. What more can you ask for?
Super easy class. Brewer is such a chill teacher and super funny. Definitely recommend.
She is one of the best Professors @ SMC! I highly recommend her Comm 1 class!! =)
There are weekly quizzes and essays in the class. Also there are 2 tests, a midterm, and a final exam. She gives out study guides for all of her tests, so that really helps with studying. Great professor and great class.
I took her online course this semester and loved it! She's extremely easy and responds to emails as quickly as possible. I would def. take her again!!
Best online class I have ever taken! She actually made the class fun and enjoyable. Interacts with the students a lot unlike other online teachers. Fun class and fun teacher. Definitely recommend!
Great online class. Good material. Good text. I have book for sale if you need..
Strongly recommend taking her class.
HIGHLY recommend this class. This professor knows how to make the material pertinent, fun and interesting. Easy to pace yourself and take away some great knowledge. She really knows how to help you succeed in a well mapped-out program. One of the BEST classes I have ever taken!
Professor Brewer is awesome! She's always available and her class isn't boring. No online lecture recycling in this class. Threaded discussions and media activities are interesting and quiz's are brief but just enough to get students prepared for mid-term and final exam. I give her class an A+ grade.
The best teacher in SMC. You NEED to take the class. She is so helpful, awesome, amazing, and great. You will learn so much about cool things and work with an understanding teacher who is there to help you and make your life easier instead of harder. One more time. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!
the class was pretty much a lot of writing and stuff. take this class i recommend it if political science 1 isnt needed.
Really good teacher. Very organized, nice, cool, and also teaches in a well-structured way. Class is mostly a lot of writing notes, answering Q's, and quiz once per week, which is good because it preps you for the midterm/final. Highly recommend if interested in a comm 10 class!
I love you professor brewer !!! her classes are so fun. Everything is interesting. EASY, EASY, EASYYYYY A! Just show up to class, take notes ! all the questions on the exams are straight from the notes ! Come on ! you will regret it if you don't take her class ! She is amazing and cool ! I hope she has a great summer !
her classes are very fun ! i enjoyed every class, every lecture ! all the questions on the exams are straight from the notes. Come on ! it's not hard to get an A! and you will have fun.. she is really, really, cool and kind! down-to-earth! Amazing teacher.
ONLINE-short weekly quizes, midterm & final, all taken directly from textbook keywords. Easy to prep for w/o reading entire text. Also 2 weekly SHORT & INFORMAL writing/online discussion assignments weekly. Interesting text & discussion topics. Easy A
I took the online class with Professor Brewer and she makes it an interesting class, a quiz and two discussions every week which are pretty easy even if you haven't fully read the assigned chapter. She makes the class personal and fun. If you do all the assignments it's an easy A.
Easy A. Learned nothing. Hot, friendly teacher, but class is just students posting their opinions about stuff. You don't need to read the text (which is very good) because the 5 question quiz gives enough time to look up the answers in the book without reading it. Very organized class. A good reading/typing 10yr old could easily get an A.
AMAZING PROFESSOR! I LOVED HER CLASS, VERY INTERACTIVE WITH STUDENTS THE LECTURES WERE VERY INTERESTING AS WELL. ALL OF THE TEST QUESTIONS WERE STRAIGHT FROM THE NOTES/LECTURES, SHE WAS VERY HELPFUL IN GETTING ME CAUGHT UP AFTER I MISSED A FEW CLASSES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER CLASS.
Awesome prof, my favorite at SMC. Doesn't accept late work, so do it on time, but easy quizzes and mid term comes straight from notes. Super chill lady too.
Great teacher! Extremely organized and keeps class interested. Will give short quizzes from previous lectures and short writing assignments. Very reasonable and nice. Keeps the teaching material as straight forwards as possible without any twists and tricks.
Amazing Class!!! And Amazing professor, everyone in the class likes her! Learn the notes you would get an A definitely!
I like her!!! She's a really nice and sweet which is very important to me. The course is decent. If you study, you can definitely get an A
She is amazing! If you want to take a class that is clear and understandable, take this one. She tells you exactly what will be on the tests and if you study it like she tells you to, you can get an A every time. I would recommend her 100% to anyone considering taking her for Comm 1 or Comm 10. I love her! She is unbelievable!
She is an awesome teacher! Very organized, clear, understanding, and helpful! She tells you exactly what will be on the tests and the quizzes are based off of the book each week, so read up! :]
Easy A class if you study and review the notes, and everything else that she tells you to review.
Really liked her class! Taking good notes is key to success, as her tests are all straight from her powerpoints. would def take her again!
She is extremely nice, extremely helpful. Class is not as challenging as I would have like. Discussion questions in the online class don't encourage debate or a lively back and forth of varying points of view and fall flat of what the subject and the online format can offer. She is a joy though, passionate, so wish it had been a bit more engaging.
It's an easy and informative class. She is very nice and can be fun, but the class is boring in general. She lectures the exact same things from her Powerpoint on which we need to take notes. All the classes are about hand copying her powerpoint and do some plain easy activities.
Great class! Clear and easy but time consuming ass. Took it online and didn't want to bc I thought it would be hard but she did a way better job than other teachers and was clear about the work and responds quickly to emails. The tests are easy as long as you study the review and you can skim the chapters and know the vocab and youll do fine
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PROFESSOR!She is so crystal clear in her syllabus/directions, which makes the online class easy. She is SUPER HELPFUL, even about things that are not class-related! This is a sweet, kind, smart professor & you will never regret taking her! Wish she taught every SMC class to be honest. TAKE THIS CLASS!You'll love it & learn too!
super clear proffesor. you don't ever need a text book. her power points tell you ecactly what she is looking for on the tests. awesome teacher. RECOMMENDED!
Total badass, its only been one day but I know she's going to be one of my favorites. Super chill and very helpful, not intimidating like others.
took her online last summer, BEST CLASS EVER! I was scared to take an online course but it ended up being an amazing class. She is clear and precise with all directions and the course work is fun and informative. I learned while having fun doing it. Thank you Professor Brewer!!! =)
She is super nice and helpful. She is always in a good mood and is crystal clear with directions. There's no textbook but take notes of her power point presentations because she does her exams based on them. There are also some activities that are interesting and small quizzes that are not hard at all.
SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER! i took her for comm 10 and she is amazing..SOOO EASY..yes, she gives busy work but its the easiest work ever..AND for the final and midterm she tells u what to study! everything on the study guide is on the test. TAKE HER!
Brewer is the best. Had her for Comm 1 and 10, every student says they changed major to comm after this class. Yet to find a better professor at SMC. Super cool chick.
Very good communications professor. Her test and quizzes come straight from her powerpoint lecture. So take notes off the powerpoints, show up to class, study your notes, do the activities and you will be just fine. Easy A
I've had Prof Brewer for both Com 1 and Com 10 and she's easily one of my FAVORITE teachers. Totally fun, interesting, sweet, smart and really cares for her students. I seriously looked forward to going everyday. Take good notes, do the little bit of homework, and interact in class and you're sure to get an A!! BREWER IS THE BEST! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The class is okay! ALL PROJECTS ARE GROUP PROJECTS!!! I HATE IT!! Other than that, it's a cool class. Nothing but note taking, short quizzes on notes most classes.
BEST TEACHER AT SMC HANDS DOWN! Very personable, funny, and makes lectures interesting in both classes. From taking these classes she convinced me to become a Comm major. I look forward to going to her class! Both Comm 1 & 10 are easy if you participate and read over your notes. TAKE HER CLASS!
I loved this course it was easy, but fun. The teacher was really nice to talk to if you have any questions. Weekly discussions & quizzes were easy! Try to take this class with a friend because most assignments are in groups.
She is amazing!!! Interesting online class!!! I took 6 week online class, really fun. all quiz and tests are easy. Highly recommend.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER. Meet her and you will fall in love with Communications, her and the entire class. HIGHLY recommended. She gives plenty of opportunities to raise your grade and is really fair. Awesome study guides and fun class. TAKE IT!
She is the best professor at SMC!! Her lectures are crystal clear. Tests are easy, because she teaches from powerpoint everything is SUPER EASY and VERY INFORMATIVE!! Some class activities but she grades SUPER FAIR!! I'd love to take her for another class. Too bad she's taking some time off :( Changed my major to COMM because of her!!
Prof Brewer is awesome! She is really nice and friendly. If you have questions you can ask her. I took her Media 1 class this term(fall '12). I highly recommend her to anyone looking to take this class!!
i took her online class. i love this teacher. she is very helpful and her questions where clear and concise. i learned alot from this class. nothing negative to say about this teacher. i would reccommend this class to anyone
I took her class recently (Fall2013) and it was a great class to start out as a freshman. She is always clear and engaging. First class I actually looked forward to. Highly recommend this teacher. Class activities and quizzes are easy and lectures are great.
Take this class. Great professor. Do the reading, complete the assignments, and you'll get an A. Great and easy class
Very great online class to take. The weekly work and quizzes are rather easy and the same is the case with the midterm and final. Definitely recommended if you need a GPA booster or are interested in the subject. The professor is also very nice and helpful as well.
Prof. Brewer is very good at wat she does.. Very straightforward in her lecturespowerpoints not an easy class at all!! Don't expect to get any good Grade by just showing up! You must put in many hrs to learn... If u think u can't put hrs of study I mean hrs u have to pass... Any media majors u should take her! excellent person to learn from
She is the best professor I ever had! One of the most insperational people I've met, she made me change my major and I am so glad I randomly picked her class. It has been two semesters of pure joy! Take her class, don't hesitate. She is fair, she is clear and she is honestly the best. Thanks for two great semester Professor Brewer!!!!
This was my first professor in college and she is awsome. The class environment is great the lectures actually caught my attention, great class. As long as u show up and do the weekly hw u get a A
Great course for first-yearnon-traditional students. Lectures and tests are clear. Weekly assignments require critical thinking but not too bad and are very informative. Guaranteed 'A' if you study, complete ALL assignments and attend class. Professor Brewer is down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and easily the best professor I've had at SMC.
Prof. Brewer Is the BEST teacherprofessor I have ever had! Her class will open up your eyes and make you view the world in a different way. She and her lectures are truly inspirational. I recommend everyone to take it! Just attend class and read up on your notes and you should get an A! You will love her & the class (I am a international student)
Professor Brewer makes this online class a breeze as long as you are willing to put the time in. As a 6 week class it will require a lot of your time, but probably not if taken in the fallspring. Overall amazing class, and if your smart enough you can do the whole class without reading the chapters.
Excellent professor! She is very helpful and will be there for you. I took her hybrid class and everything you need to knowing in order to receive an A is on the syllabus. Most of the work is due online which is 450 words and up for the discussion and weekly quizzes. Highly recommend!!
Professor Brewer is the BEST! I had her my last semester and I miss her so much! She gives amazing lectures and she is so inspirational and strong. She is definitely one of the kind, and I will never forget about her! Please take her if you can! You won't regret it :)
I took her hybrid class and all the homework (except group projects) are summited online. Her lectures are fun and clear. Overall a very interesting class with a cool professor!
Awesome class! Highly recommended. Easy class but also very informative. The only way you can not do well is if you forget to complete assignments or do bad on the test which are fairly easy. Do expect a lot of writing responses but the topics are interesting to write about so it is a breeze.
I didn't think the book is necessary at all, even though she said it was. If you take it online, all of the definitions can be found through researching them on Google. The class was an easy A if you do all of the work on time. She's so understanding and if necessary, she'll find ways to help you get work done if something unexpected comes up.
Pretty easy class. Just make sure you read literally every discussion questions, activity questions, and the quiz involves the book. Discussion, Activity, and Quiz are always due within a week. Quiz is only 5mins long for 5 question, I would say to be honest not enough time considering I like to go check the book. Other than that easy class.
I took Her media 1 hybrid class and it was easy, just do all of your discussions and your peer reviews and also study for the 5 question 5 minute quizzes and you should pass. Overall Professor Brewer is Kind and nice and she is very understanding her class was interesting I never was bored in her class.
Professor Brewer's Media 1 class was a lot of fun, as well as informative. The midterm and final are material we actually covered, so study and you'll be fine. The assignments are easy to follow and simple. Sometimes we did small group projects, but they were awesome. She's a really nice and funny person, this made the class even better.
Very clear on what she expects of students. She communicates regularly and updates everyone when there is something going on. As for the class itself, each week consists of a short quiz based on the chapter, a discussion, and an activity. All of these are easy. If you just do the assignments, then you should be able to get a good grade.
Took the class online. Was super easy as long as you get the work in on time. One discussion, one 5 question quiz a week. Midterm and final is easy- she gives you a word bank of terms and you fill in the blank. Do the work, fulfill her criteria and you'll get an A. She doesn't accept late work, so make sure to turn stuff in before the due date
I learned a lot from this professor. She is a very influential and kind hearted. She is unbiased and open to every students opinions. She is very understanding about personal problems and will work with you. However, it does not mean you can take advantage of it. It was an honor to be her student and I will be seeing here in the Fall.
I learned a lot from professor sara and she is an amazing person
Personally loved this professor. She's relatable and down to earth but you must show up to every class or else you will be dropped. Write down everything in the lectures and you'll be good to go. Group work is a focal point and tests are very specific so be prepared.
Very nice professor. Took her online and the assignments were pretty interesting. Do your assignments early though because she doesn't accept late work :)
This class is hybrid. Met on Wed for 1 hr & 20 mins. Work done online. Wkly discussions, 2 peer reviews, 5 question quiz, 1 midterm, 1 final. She's 1 of the BEST profs at SMC. SUPER chill. She's the teacher u wish u could have as a friend. That's how nice & cool she is. The work is not hard at all. VERY interesting readings. Take her TRUST ME!!!
Professor Brewer is awesome! I took her online class and everything is new and relevant to what is going on in the world. Plus she spells everything out really well and it's easy to understand. Would take again in a heartbeat!! Thanks professor!!!
Professor Brewer is a real gem. She is hands-down the best professor I've had. Her teaching is very organized and she sets you up to get an A. She gives study guides that tell you every single that that will be on the exam. She is open to answering questions in class. She is caring, respectful and respected, and amazing at what she does.
Took a Media 1 ONLINE course with Prof. Brewer and shes very caring and understandable of what her students could be going through when were offline. If you stay on top of due dates this class is a breeze. I hope to take her Media 10 course later on.
Difficult grader and dose not provide extra credit what so ever and really cares about her students. be ready to devote your whole week to media :)
Professor Brewer is a really nice and caring person, she has her expectations and wants a full 100% out of you. She locks the modules so you cant work ahead. Everything is scattered so you really have to put in your whole week. She does not give any type of extra credit or let you make up an assignment unless a medical reason.
Do yourself a favor & TAKE THIS CLASS! Professor Brewer is the best prof I've ever had at SMC. She genuinely cares about her students & the subject. She teaches so well & all the test are a breeze if you study her class notes. There are 4 exams (2 cumulative, 2 not) and 10 group worksheets. I cannot reiterate enough how great of a class this is!!!!
What a treat to get to take a class with her. She is very relatable and inclusive of everyone in the class. Her classes were so enjoyable it really didn't even feel like a "lecture". She is a positive light to be around and loved by all her students, extremely clear in everything that is expected of you and a fair grader. Exams directly from notes.
Shes so sweet she wrote my recommendation so people consider her as shes more than willing to help you achieve whatever it is you want. Talk to her shes a human being !!! Shes great and a easy test giver just pay attention to lectures which is easy because its interesting. Easy A dont slip.
Gives good lectures about media, provides a study guide, and a lot of extra credit opportunities. So there is no reason to fail
This professor is honestly the BEST professor I had. Real nice and real easy to pass. I actually learned a lot considering that I took this class on a whim. Lectures are also pretty fun and the professor would often try to engage students by tieing the lecture with IRL events. Exams are lecture heavy but lectures are neatly organized so easy A.
This is the best professor I have ever had at SMC. First I took Media 1 & then her Media 10 class. Her lessons are informative without being overwhelming and she genuinely cares about the well-being of her students. If you ever get the opportunity to learn from her, please take it. You would definitely regret it if you didn't!!!
She is amazing! This class is so fun to be in and she does give quite a bit of work it is all really easy to do. Take the class 100%! One of the best at SMC!
nice professor! class wasn't too hard, and I took the scholars media 10. we watched a lot of TV episodes and shows and analyzed those, but nothing too bad
very very very nice professor easy A as long as you don't COMPLETELY slack off
Professor Brewer is a real gem!!! She is the sweetest person you will ever meet. Such an amazing teacher and amazing lectures. She gives very clear grading criteria and if you do the work you are guaranteed an A. I learned so much in this class and it was so useful. Best teacher I have ever had.
This is the only class I've ever taken where I actually looked forward to waking up early to get to school. I can't say enough about Prof Brewer, she's always so kind and happy, and is genuinely interested in her students' success. She talks about the material in a way that makes it interesting and super easy to retain, 10/10 recommend to anyone.
/Brewer is an amazing person. genuinely cares about u & connects 2 the students. 2 easy Assignments every week. 1 quiz every week (3 questions) (only study 10 mins before). midterm & final. Both were not too bad. If u study 4 a day before u'll be fine. we met twice a week: One class is lecture & the other is an activity. Very informative class.
absolutely my favorite professor i've had at smc!! professor brewer is so passionate about this class and it shows. consisted of easy group activities, 3 question quiz every week directly based on lectures, and short paper due every sunday night. some assignments/essays based on tv show/documentary watched in class. you will learn a lot!!!
Professor Brewer is a great professor and is a very nice person. I took her online Media 1 class online and it was made up of weekly quizzes and discussions based on the chapters, which very very easy. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Hands down my favorite professor at SMC! I took her Media 1 (Media & Environment) class in the Fall and enjoyed it thoroughly! Work consisted of weekly lectures/article reviews, occasional assignments based on the lectures, and two exams. She also offers four opportunities to get extra credit. If you get the chance with Prof. Brewer, take it!
I took Prof Brewer's Media1 this fall and thoroughly enjoyed it. The work load is very manageable (weekly lectures, quizzes, and article reviews assigned with plenty of time to complete) and the activities have great variety. She also shares cool resources with the class. If you have the chance, take her! Overall a great professor and human being:)
Easy A. Fall 2020 online. Weekly article reviews, recorded lectures (take good notes), and super easy quizzes. Chill and straightforward class, just do the work. Prof Brewer is a really great person! Take this class you won't regret it.
Her class was great she's an amazing and caring teacher. Learned a lot from her. The class is made of weekly discussions due every Sunday and an easy quiz(answers on Quizlet). And questions from the textbox. Her class is not hard but time-consuming. If you want a easy A but want to learn something take her.
No zoom meetings, textbook hw answers and test answers can be found on Quizlet. Just do your weekly discussions which aren't difficult at all and you'll get an easy A. This is probably one of the only prof. I would've wanted to take in person!
This is an easy class, all you will do is do discussions and quizzes. The discussions are a little long but very easy and you will get full credit. Quizzes are directly from the book, some are online. For midterm and final, use her word bank!!! Do not write the answer yourself, she sends the word bank in the inbox.
I loved my semester with Professor Brewer! She provides informative lectures & a clear set schedule for the semester with weekly quizzes & discussion board postings. She also offers extra credit opportunities throughout the course. Prof Brewer is insightful, caring, candid, and a great professor. I would definitely take another one of her courses<3
Very very very kind. Class is not difficult if you do the assignments. Quizzes are based on videos. Very involved and present with students necessities and is available for feedback and student questions.
Shes such a positive person. She always checked up on the class at least twice a week. She would even show us her trips she went on, during her personal life. I took her in the summer and its a lot of work but shes an easy grader. All the test are online. I ended up getting a 105% in the class.
Professor Brewer is one of the best teachers I've ever have had! She has a clear structure for each week and responds fast if you have questions. The lectures are interesting and structured. I haven't felt stressed during my whole time in her class, her lessons are easy and fun, I've learned so much! She is exactly how a professor should be! :)
She's just amazing. You will see it once you take her. Trust me.
She is just amazing. She is one of the best professors I have ever had! No hesitation needed in wondering if you want to take her. Her media 1 asynchronous class is super clear and very interesting. I fell in love with media and made me want to take more media classes. She is also truly a nice and caring professor!
so chill and flexible, even though she gives a ton of work it is easy and she will give you an A as long as you are kind and do the work.
So easy, just busy work. Just quizzes and questions from the textbook. She's so sweet and caring, you won't regret taking her out of any Media 1 course.
Professor Brewer was amazing. Such a kind and understanding professor and a super easy grader. When taking tests you get a cheat sheet and EVERY THING that is on the paper is on the test
This class is really organized. There is a discussion every week and one midterm and one final. Overall, this class is super easy!
She was ok. The class should have been more interesting given the subject.
Attendance is essential for this class. She tests on the lectures that happen in class, and they are not posted online. Professor Brewer is fair and wants her students to be successful in the class, I would take a class with her again.
I love Brewer so much, hands down best prof I've ever had. Her class is very easy, as long as you do the work and submit on time. Clear grading criteria and is responds to emails very quickly. Literally take her classes! I loved her so much I plan taking another media class, because everything we learned was interesting! Lovely lady
1 quiz and 1 discussion post weekly, 1 midterm, and a final. You will have unlimited attempts to do the quizzes (answers from the textbook). She will send a study guide before each exam. Just follow her instructions for discussion posts and prepare the study guide for exams to get an easy A.
A lot of effort was put into the syllabus and canvas shell, but some directions and wording in the syllabus were vague and unclear. There is loads of extra credit. I tried emailing her before the course begun, but canvas would not let me. She is a excellent teacher.
As a full-time worker AND student, it was easy to stay on top of assignments in this class. Her lectures were simple. There are two weekly quizzes, but you get unlimited attempts at them. The tests weren't too bad either, most of the questions were on the quizzes, which made it super easy to study. TAKE HER!
I did the scholars section. She's awesome! Very approachable and kind. Offers cool extra credit opportunities related to sustainability that you should definitely check out.
THE BEST TEACHER AT SMC HANDS DOWN! Incredibly kind and funny, I loved taking Professor Brewer's class and I don't think I missed a single class because of how much fun I had! I also felt like I learned a lot, and I loved the sustainability aspect of the class. Take this class if you can, you won't regret it!
Professor Brewer is a fantastic, engaging instructor. Her class is well-structured with clear expectations, and she genuinely wants students to succeed. I found unstuck study and the textbook to be extremely helpful for preparing for quizzes and exams. Definitely take this class if you can!
This was by far my best class this semester. Sara really get you engaged in doing the work and I never had so much fun doing homework. I love how she incorporate who you are as individual and your life experience into the homework assignments. The homework, discussions and quizzes are straight forward. I highly recommend taking her class.
This is the what I wrote on the feedback survey: You are the best professor I have ever had. Out of my entire 14 years of schooling/ education, you are definitely in my top 5. Your genuine care for your students is unmatched and I found the lessons extremely engaging. I looked forward to completing the weekly assignments, silly as it sounds.
Took this course online. Easy A. Assignments are interesting. Professor grades assignments super fast.
The most easiest class I've took at SMC. I would highly recommend this class!
Prof. Brewer is the best teacher I have had at SMC. She's well organized which made the class easy to follow and gave great feedback. The class was easy to understand and in my opinion very interesting. When it came time to ask for a letter of rec Prof. Brewer was more than happy to help. She's the best & really cares. Take her!!!
She led a very easy and educational class. It was just one or two assignments a week and she always gave feedback but never graded harshly.
be prepared for LOTS of reading in this class. Professor Brewer is so understanding and kind, and her assignments are very easy if you watch the videos and read the textbook chapters. She genuinely cares about her students and leaves very sweet feedback. Very easy class, I would take her again for sure!
Loved the class, it is a great class if you are actually putting effort into reading and discussions and assignments. Make it personal. You could use AI but the works depends more on what YOU think. Overall very easy. I could do the work by when the module opens. I'm a casual student that procrastinates. My fav online class ever.
Such a great professor, very caring and lovely. You had to take quizzes and read/watch a lot of materials, but it was very fun. I would 100% recommend her and take her class again.
This is an incredibly easy course, but the material is incredibly fun to read and sticks with you even after the course. What I can only critique is her late work policy. There's a few confusing sublayers to it rather than it just being a typical late work policy for all the material.
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