A comparative analysis of the political system of a selected number of African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries, with particular development and modernization common to all of them.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
Collegeterrible. not considerate during covid, made us write two papers as a final when we had just turned in a paper the week before finals week. isn't mindful that we have other classes other than her own. quizzes are tolerable but overall v bad as a person. sent emails claiming her final was easy as if she were the one writing it. worst professor in ps
Very unclear grading criteria, super not accommodating during the pandemic. Sent out emails belittling people for asking clarifying questions. essays made us repeat ourselves. harsh grading criteria.
She is a smart professor sure, but she absolutely does not have the students well being in mind at all. Weekly quizzes, lectures, and readings. 2 papers and TWO essays for a final and gives 1 week. provides rubric then basically says "do everything I tell you and I will give you a B, got to have a perfect paper to get an A". Would never take again.
took during COVID Lectures are asynch, section is synch & mandatory, weekly quizzes on reading and lectures. one of the worst profs ive ever had. 2 papers, 2 final papers during finals week. essay instructions were given 2 days before due date, and only give B instructions. she says u must go above and beyond for A but doesn't say how.
The class is super interesting and Bruhn really knows her stuff. However, the course requires a 15 page case study paper that neither Bruhn or the TAs really teach you how to write that is worth 30% of your grade. Other than that the course is pretty straight forward, also after the midterm she gives extra credit so be sure to go.
She is one of the least approachable/friendly professors I've had at UCSB however she gives excellent lectures and gives students the greatest educational gift they can hope for which is graded practice on researching and writing real-world scenario assignments. I used her assignments as writing samples with my resume and landed a political job