Reviews of professor Jo Forrest-Stuart

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The classes are really long but super informative. And the professor is super cool and understanding.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I see a lot of people complaining in the comments, and the one thing I agree with is that it was a lot of writing. But otherwise, it's a 101 introductory course. You should expect to broadly cover a lot of information. For the amount of info given, it was a solid class. Just be prepared to write and you'll be set.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Jo is a good lady who is rather enthusiastic about her studies, but the way she lays out blackboard is hard to understand. I'm taking Intro to LGBT Studies and it is rough. It would be easier to keep up if she made the calendar more cohesive, and didn't separate things. If you're at towson look for a different gen ed requirement class, this blew

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This class was super easy. Just show up and turn in the weekly journals and you're good. Midterm and final also very easy. Generally very easy grader and very nice and understanding. Did kind of consider herself an expert on the queer community - she tried to argue with me about the definition of my own identity.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
An interesting class made boring by Prof. giving long lectures &reading slides verbatim. She is very passive aggressive. Despite what she says, there will never be discussions in class and she often cuts people off. The workload is wayyy too much for a 101 course. The midterm and final are crazy and theres not enough time given. I dont recommend.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Okay, a lot of these reviews are harsh and over dramatic. As long as you show up for at least half the class and do the 200- word journals (which she gives 5 days to do), you'll be fine. The midterm is a bit much but she outlines everything and provides plenty of resources. She is super organized and relatable. So many extra-credit opportunities!