Reviews of professor Jessica Bissett Perea

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
There is a lot of reading, but given that the purpose of this class is to inform students on Native American histories that are hardly ever talked about, it makes sense. Req. annotations were at bit much at times. We watched a few films during lecture and there were many extra credit opportunities. Perea is very knowledgeable and understanding.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Changed my view on the USA, helped me understand NA experiences, made me humble. However (I took as 3rd year) workload was beyond anything I've ever been asked to do. Tons of reading w required annotations, essays, infographics, etc. Was spending 8+ hours a week to complete it. It's a lot, but rewarding if you are willing to put the effort in.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Perea is amazing! She has so much passion for the subject which made the class fun and informative! If you choose to take this class, get ready to read and be tested on the reading. There are a few essays throughout the quarter. If you time-manage and plan accordingly, it is an exceptional class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Don't do it, just don't.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
100% not recommended for an easy GE. This class gives more work than some upper division courses. Just don't do it.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Way to much work for a GE. Take another class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
DO NOT TAKE Professor Perea, I don't know if you read these, but you're pretty cool. NAS 001 sucks though. too much reading, too much writing papers, mandatory lectures that have nothing to do with the homework. actually takes hours to complete a homework assignment thats explained poorly on canvas. I actually ended up liking it

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class was half grad students, which was daunting at first, and there was a LOT of work. But we ended up working together for a lot of it and creating some really amazing stuff! (Plus when my classmates were speaking, I could do the readings.) She's awesome at teaching seminar-style. Don't take her for lower-divs if you want something easy.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Firstly: Jessica is a wonderful person and clearly passionate about NAS. The TAs are also amazing. Unfortunately, the class itself was not well-structured. Assignments were sometimes changed after posted, and there were a lot of materials to read/watch. But, it was insightful and we weren't tested on it. There were guest lectures and some were fun!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Too much work for a lower division GE - read 40-60 pages a week AND have to submit your annotations for credit IN ADDITION TO some sort of project (typically an essay-like assignment). Lecture and discussion also mandatory, she will take attendance. Material is easy, but it's a good 5+ hours of busy work each week (at least - if you're fast).