Reviews of professor Abraham Weil

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Took wgss 205 when classes were online because of covid. This is a low level class yet we had to write 9 papers and had weekly discussion posts. The readings assigned are long and confusing and he didnt lecture on them. We only had around 5 zoom meet ups which were mandatory and even then he didnt go over all the readings.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Tons of readings, podcasts, art, etc. to consume every week on top of 3 assignments with hard to understand instructions.  Does NOT answer emails in 24 hours like syllabus says.  Have to use ALL materials in assignments.  Specific expectations but if you need help, you won't get it.  May be good in person but not online.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
As a black women at CSULB I can tell you there are not many spaces for us to become theorists. Dr. Abe lets you 'bloom' to use his words. I thought I was ready to drop the major until found his class. I think he saved my life. Thanks Abe.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Abe is the TRUTH! Covid messed up all classes and sad to not have his class in person for 415 since the readings are hard. But all semester Dr Abe has pivoted and advocated for his students. He leads by example, getting rid of things like turn it in and teaching us about how they mine our research! Go Dr. Abe. Thank you.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took black women in America with Prof. Abe. The material we read was difficult, but the lectures were transformative and the conversation was amazing. Our class was small and everyone really liked the readings, so our discussions ended up being some of the best i have had in college. Would recommend him and this class without a doubt!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I want to cry, this is the first time I despise being a WGSS major. I thought about changing my major this semester. Dr. Weil is passionate but the readings are extremely dense & difficult to get through. Expects us to have understanding of trans concepts when our dept. has never dove into trans studies.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Feminist and queer arts and culture was a blast! Its not an easy class (reading, plus art, sometimes films and reading) every class, plus participation and writing but Dr. Abe is funny and nice and really passionate about whats he does. He doesnt make anyone look dumb, and he jumps around when we get it right. A must take even if you arent WGSS

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Course was a bit difficult being a level 100 one as the professor expected you to have prior knowledge of the material beforehand. But as long as you try to participate in class discussions you'll be fine. He is extremely passionate about the subject and the readings he gives are very insightful.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I am a super-senior WGSS major and I feel so lucky that Dr. Abe has joined this department. I love all of the faculty, but his fresh theory has brought new energy and a much needed boost. I have taken 4 classes with him now, but I loved his theories the most because it changed how I view all of the things I thought I knew. He's magic.