Reviews of professor Marie Jayasekera

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Enjoyed my time in professor Jayasekera's class even though it wasn't the easiest. She is super receptive to student's interpretations of the text and she will spend time with students to mull over the ideas. There's a fair amount of reading, concepts from the readings define the midterm and final (short answer and essay questions)

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This was my first philosophy class, I really liked it.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
We covered a lot of ground very quickly -- if you don't do the readings, you will struggle in class because there are many discussions related to passages. Professor Jayasekera is a kind, communicative professor who wants to help and is obviously very passionate about philosophy. Even if you don't end up loving Mill, the class is still fun.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
(I'm a PHIL major.) Before each class, ~1-2hrs of assigned reading are due. I would recommend annotating your text, because the midterm is open book, closed note. Prof. J was very helpful, both during class answering questions and during office hours. She's understanding, and accepts late assignments and resubmissions. Loved this class and Prof. J!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Jayasekera is awesome! She has very clear lectures and answers any questions you may have. She definitely knows what she's talking about and doesn't shoot you down, she offers help to better her students because she genuinely cares. Also, go to class! You'll definitely need her lectures to do well, she'll offer everything you need.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Prof Jayasekera is amazing! She clearly cares about philosophy and always tries to make the topics discussed in class easy to understand. There are two in-class exams and you have the whole semester to complete the final project. Some easy quizzes and reflection assignments done on Canvas. Attending lecture makes class easy to understand.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She's very free-form with her lectures, which I am a huge fan of. She really wants you to understand and appreciate the material, and you can tell she gets giddy when something clicks with a student. One of the few professors I happily took twice. Be sure to participate! Makes the lectures so much more purposeful and engaging! Everyone benefits!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor was so chill. She obviously cares about if her students are getting the material. She is always willing to go over the material again if you need clarification. There are books to read but it is a philosophy course. Take her, she is honestly one of the best.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Loved professor Jayasekera!! She is very engaged in the material and makes her lectures interesting. There is quite a bit of reading, but it will help for the tests and in-class discussions. She really prepares the class and reviews for each test. She's super sweet and even brought everyone coffee and donuts on our last day! Work hardgood grade.