KATZ D H

Derek Katz

47 reviews
Amazing lectures Caring Accessible outside class Clear grading criteria Hilarious Respected Graded by few things Gives good feedback Inspirational Lecture heavy Participation matters Get ready to read Skip class? You won't pass. Would take again So many papers
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MUS 269 Katz D H Spring 2024 Total: 5
MUS 15 Katz D H Fall 2023 Total: 455
MUS 183 Katz D H Fall 2023 Total: 9
MUS 200A Katz D H Spring 2023 Total: 16
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Mus1 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

Music 1 was a P/NP course for 1 unit so a lot of conventional things don't apply here. The entire class was an 1 hour lecture before a concert, but the lecture was incredibly informative and it really impacted my experience at the concert in a positive way. It relies in no way on music theory, and the paper afterwards was a simple reflection.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

Professor Katz's class was my favorite class to attend last quarter. He is so passionate about his subject and his classes are a joy to attend after my other classes beat what little stuffing I had left in my brain. The workload is very manageable too and not harsh on grading at all.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

Fun class, a few readings and discussions. Sometimes he brings in guest speakers or musical groups on campus. Weekly short responses that are graded complete/incomplete, then longer ones (2 pages double spaced) that are graded. Very informative and easy course.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

Very low coursework and overall enjoyable GE. Not a very clear grading scale, the only items letter graded are 3 short papers (650 words) that are graded by the TA. My TA graded generously. Lectures can be quite boring at times.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

Prof. Katz is the best! His lectures (especially those on patronage) were mind-blowing. He's also the best at getting students to participate without making it awkward when nobody wants to. He makes a big effort to know his students; he knew many students' names from week 1! The workload is light, and the grading system is perfectly reasonable.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

It's such a fun class and super easy too. I had a great TA and we only had 3 short papers for the entire class. 10/10

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