Reviews of professor Irina Contreras

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
confusing syllabus, unhelpful ppts, she literally reads off from the ppt. 1 midterm paper, 2 response papers which all 5 pages long. read 5 books and quizes, discussions, and there's final. too much for online course! overall, I wont recommend her to anyone!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
In addition to the books listed in syllabus, there are also tons of supplemental readings, videos, and websites you have to visit (Tells you in PP). They are not listed in the syllabus, but discussions and quizzes will require that you've read/watched the extra stuff. Quizzes are very tricky. Grading system is unclear. Rubric is NOT helpful.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Straight shooter. I sacked off and didn't watch my required lecture and she called me out. Watch the lectures because they have the due dates of the papers within them. I feel as though she is fair so long as you really try which is more then I can say for other professors. I enjoyed the class!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This is easily the most difficult class I have ever taken in my college career. I advise to anyone with a full time job or school schedule to steer clear of her. Very unorganized. She requires 5 books just for class and you need to pay out of pocket to watch some mandatory films. She is not on par with the syllabus and is all over the place.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Took prof. Contreras for Visions of L.A. and it was really eye opening. Take her class she is a great professor who will push you to think critically. This class will help you grow in so many levels, and she is very understanding as well as responsive to any questions you may have. There are weekly quizzes,midterm, 2 response & final.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Most stressful teacher I have ever taken. horrible. do not take. very unorganized. please do yourself a favor and avoid at all costs

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class was interesting but there was too much work. You are required to read 5 books, additional readings, watch several movies, and there is a midterm paper, 2 response papers and a confusing final. On top of that, there are weekly quizzes that are worth 10 points a question. It was hard to keep up with everything.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
WORST CLASS EVER! Power points are useless, the essay prompts are unclear, she makes you read a book almost every week, some just make you fall asleep. On some of the quiz questions she tries to trick you and they are 10 pts each! Don't recommend this class if you are a full-time student. This class should be taken on its own.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Never take this professor she never responds back to emails in fair time. I emailed her about the midterm and got a response 4 days later after the midterm had finished. I really thought I would enjoy the class but it was horrible she made me give up my love for Ethic Studies.