Reviews of professor Andrew Owens

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Unclear directions for papers and was completely blindsided by so much of the material on the final. TAs did not provide good review sessions, and we spent a lot of time in lectures talking about things we didn't get tested on.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I've had 2 classes with Professor Owens and he has used the same slides at times for both classes, one year apart. Tries to act like one of the students and constantly showboats and brags about himself. Classes are easy enough, it is just tedious to sit through his lectures which add relatively nothing to learning in the class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He's a favorite for a reason. This man is iconic. He has super in-depth lectures, and you do read a lot, and you learn so much and he genuinely changes your perspective on the world around you. He's clearly just so passionate about what he teaches and it really rubs off on you. Not to mention he's hilarious. One of the best professors on campus!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I absolutely love Professor Owens. You can tell he really cares about what he's teaching. He has a good sense of humor and makes sure his lectures are interesting and engaging. Probably my favorite professor I've had so far at Iowa. Beware however, he does take attendance and if you have 5 UNEXCUSED absences you automatically fail the class.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Could just be the overall experience I had, but my time with Professor Owens wasn't overall my favorite. While he is very enthusiastic over select films and topics, it felt like a drag to go through the class when it was all mainly just lecture and note taking. Be sure to take notes! I've also personally noticed favored students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor Owens is one of my favorite professors I've had. I am a science major and took this class for a gen ed but I ended up really liking it. All quizzes and exams were taken outside of class and were online on ICON. He is hilarious during lecture and drops the occasional F bomb. This class is not difficult as long as you review the lectures.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
The best professor I've had at Iowa so far. I highly recommend taking any and all classes that he teaches. Dr. Owens really progressed my love for film and made going to class an event to look forward to

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
His lectures are just him reading off of slides covered in text. Tests were insanely hard and the quizzes always have rly detailed questions about the readings and we got no review sesh or study guide. I took Race Gender Sexuality but its mainly just a history class. Owens loves to show off and roast ppl in front of the class. TA was great though

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I usually raise my hand in class for extra credit, but I decided against that in his class around midterm. I had a view on a particular film that he didn't agree with, and was roasted in front of the entire class for it. Seems like a nice enough guy, just don't say anything he might disagree with, or you'll most likely face mild ridicule.