Reviews of professor Xochitl Ruiz

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Ruiz is extremely intelligent. This course consisted of difficult concepts, but it was good, fun even, because she takes the time to explain and analyze what we read. And they're mind-blowing. Professor Ruiz is also very caring for her students. She is one of the most precious professors that USC will ever have. Highly recommend her!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Do not take. Her essays have weird, long, complex prompts that are difficult to respond to. No tests, but there is a 40 minutes presentation requirement YIKES. Professor loves to talk about herself; her lectures could be better. if you dont do the long mandatory readings you will be lost in class. Take another class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Prof Ruiz is the best professor I've had at USC. She is very sweet and super knowledgeable. Get to know her! She is understanding and will extend deadlines. Class is not hard. Just do your work and take notes! 2 essays, midterm and final,  and super short easy quizzes here and there. Content is interesting and eye opening.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I absolutely adored this prof. I took her my freshman year and I am a sophomore now but I just loved her so so so much. I wish I participated more. You can make this class really extraordinary if you are engaged, but it can be boring if you don't find it interesting. but it's up to you to absorb the valuable information.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Majority of the grade is two 5-6 page papers and the open-note midterm and final exams. Lots of readings but they really help you understand the films and are actually really interesting and relevant. Professor Ruiz is super sweet and understanding and also has great music taste! Attendance "required" as a formality, it doesn't affect your grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Ruiz is super nice, funny, and makes lecture bearable despite it being an 8:30 AM class. I always enjoyed going to class and it was quite the easy A. She gives you a list of terms to know for the exam and you just need to have a gist of what the readings are about. Amazing class and I really recommend for Category C!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Ruiz is so sweet and her lectures are really interesting. There are a lot of readings but make sure to take notes throughout the semester on the readings to make the midterm and final easier. Class is graded on participation, daily discussion posts, presentation, essay, midterm, and final. Easy class if you put the work in.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Prof Ruiz is so caring and awesome! She required discussion and active participation in class which may seem tiring but in the end, you become more knowledgeable. She doesn't really grade quickly so it's hard to know your grade but if you talk to her she'll give you good feedback. Super sweet :)