Reviews of professor Kate Magsamen-conrad

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Doc MC is incredibly unorganized it's appalling. Only 25 mins on a 50 question exam which is unfair and unethical, especially for students who need time to think. Discussion is mandatory but because the assignment every class is the students MAKING the textbook themselves. She's aware of the reputation of the class and doesn't change anything.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Honestly, the class is not horrible. Exams are 50 questions, and 25 minutes, but if you study the study guide, you will be fine. There are just so many random and confusing assignments, that are easy, just executed weirdly. Lectures isn't required, and as long as you do the readings you'll be fine.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Don't take if you don't have to. Kate is really nice and bubbly but her lectures are so pointless. You learn more in discussion. Very very few assignments so make sure you do good on exams. 2 exams, 1 final but optional if you do bad on exam 2 but final is cumulative. She didn't require attendance for lectures or discussions.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
DocMC is nice & cares about her research and students. But, the course was extremely unorganized. I had no idea what was going on most of the semester. Instructors said repeatedly that "It's good to be confused!" Not when I'm trying to get a degree, Kate. The "textbook" full of "memes" and unnecessary information so prepare to teach yourself.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class is a waste of time. Don't bother going to lecture because you won't learn anything. She spends all her time talking about her tenure. You are better off reading the text book and watching the lectures on there. Discussion is also helpful to learn material. Overall avoid if you can because she cannot teach.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The concepts wouldn't have been difficult if they were explained properly rather than through a textbook written in part by students that was full of memes. This class was so unorganized and the assignments made absolutely no sense. I would go to office hours to get more instructions but ended up even more confused.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Conrad was very unorganized, things seemed to be all over the place the entire semester which was frustrating.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
COMM:1305 is only six weeks in and I can tell its going to be a train wreck.  Dr. MC is someone who seemingly cares a lot, but also has no idea how to run a college course. Very unprofessional and casual way of teaching which comes off as annoying and confusing.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Don't be scared about taking this class if you have to, but I wouldn't recommend it if you don't. She really does seem like a nice person, but the class format just does not work. I do not remember one time where the lecture time was helpful. Tests were overwhelming because of the time and some arbitrary questions but were open note at least.