Where to start? Prof. Ralph is definitely one of my favorite professors, and he is much more than that, he is a mentor. The readings weren't too bad, I actually didn't read 2.5 of the books and did fairly well. We watched inspiring movies and just had to discuss them. Not much work, he just wants to engage students to think beyond themselves!

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! He is so passionate about what he teaches. Go to his office hours, get to know him. He is by far, the most dedicated professor I've met/had. Course material was a lot, but it was interesting. If you have any questions, he is more than happy to help. Hope to take more classes with him in the future.

Professor Armbruster changed my life, he truly is passionate about the class and his students. If you're considering this class just stop and take it. Pay attention in lecture and you'll be inspired to change.

He may be the most dramatic teacher ever, but truly the easiest. Couple papers which are more about you than the readings. A couple novels that are all explained online. If you 'open' up about yourself in your papers your getting an A!!! So easy.

This professor was really nice and passionate about the material but I think that was his flaw. He gets too carried away & doesn't necessarily teach (he cries mostly all the time). He's more concerned about starting a "revolution" than actually informing people of what is going on. Overall, it was an okay class.

worst experience I ever had going to this class. I took it when the SB 1070 Arizona Immigration law came about and he cried trying to get people to fight against it. Every class felt like a revolution meeting with unintelligent students shouting out like it was a revolution. I literally felt uncomfortable in class.

Seriously, find another class to fill whatever prereq you need. It's easy to get annoyed during lecture with his "teaching" style. Most of the stuff we were tested on wasn't even covered in class. Professor is a tool, talked to him once but never bothered going back to him because he was useless and did more harm then good. UGH.

By far the worst class I have ever taken. I'm surprised he hasn't drowned in his own tears already. He will go on rampages about things that have nothing to do with the course description and won't listen to opinions opposing his. Too much reading with no purpose. His lectures are annoying. Test are ridiculously difficult. Do not take this class.

Probably one of the worst classes I've ever taken...the professor is a pretty nice guy for the most part (except the time he humiliated a girl for disagreeing with him) but the material he teaches isn't anything close to the course description, his passion (read:crying)gets old quick, and he focuses on the most specific,useless information on tests

Save urself some time and your sanity..do NOT take this class with Armbruster. TONS of reading, some have nothing to do w/ Chicano culture, tests do not cover any material discussed, passionate but spends too much time preaching and trying to get you to agree w/ his views than actually teaching anything of substance. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

He is very passionate about what he talks about, but he does not talk about what is described in GOLD's online description. If you want to learn about the Chicano/a culture this is NOT for you. If you want to hear complaining about poverty and immigrant rights then by all means take the class. Also expect to read...a lot.

CHE is an amazing professor. Her method of teaching is spiritually, academically and personally transformative. She has given me the ability to de-colonize my being as well as the courage to apply to grad school! MUST TAKE! <3

This professor is simply amazing! He sincerely cares about his students and his teaching style is great! I love how he gets his students engaged in the material he teaches! I highly recommend this professor!

Amazingly great professor, he is really concerned with you as a person. Does not throw in your face that he has a Ph.D. which makes him feel more approachable to share personal problems. Fantastic teacher!

He is an AMAZING professor!!! He's engaging in a class of about 500 people! There is a lot of reading but he goes over it in class and has review sessions to help in anyway possible! i LOVE the class because he made it interesting!

Omg he was the best professor Ive had so far. He is definately passionate and inspiring. Plus the issues addresed in the class are really interesting. You learn a lot...BUT lots of reading.

Great professor. He was very passionate about his teaching which makes you engage in the reading as well as in the class. The reading is a lot but its very interesting, make sure you always attend lecture. Lecture is pretty fun.

Prof. Armbruster was pretty cool, the only thing that i could say that i didnt like about this class was that there was a lot of reading but other than that i really enjoyed it. I love how passionate he is about his teaching. I know it sounds dumb but he actually made me want to learn. :]

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I'm sure she knows what she's talking about but she uses WAY TOO MUCH and TOO INTENSE academic jargon. Too many epistomologies, methodologies, frameworks, etc. It's crazy scary sometimes to just sit there and not understand a word she's saying.