I left her class everyday feeling so inspired, she deeply passionate about everything she talk about, and truly speaks from her heart. The class is pretty easy, just go to lecture and section and skim the readings. The papers are pretty easy too, but the final paper is about 8 pages and a 5 minute presentation on your topic so dont procrastinate.

Absolutely amazing professor. Super friendly outside of class. Her lectures are repetitive at times, but you'll be let out early. Doesn't read from a book, most readings are interesting. Easy A. Papers aren't graded hard. Plenty of guest speakers, which put a perspective on the world. Excellent teaching and beautiful person. Take this class.

This class was really an eye opener regarding the history of native americans. Overall it is an interesting and easy class, but do not procrastinate on the final paper like I did.

In lecture she discusses the genocide of indegenous people in the US & how colonization has (& continues to) impact Native American people. Coming to lecture is important if you want to learn about history that is commonly overlooked & gain a new perspective on humans/nature. Skim the readings & put good effort into the final paper/presentation.

So this class was actually my favorite that I've taken at SB, purely because of how it impacted me outside of class. I learned so much about being a better person and caring for others. But, this was ridiculously hard. At one point we were reading a book and writing 1 paper per week. And it never slowed because the midterm and final were 10 pgs

Talamantez isn't a "traditional" lecturer by any means, but is one of the most caring, inspirational profs I've had at SB. She teaches about respect for one another and the world we live in, and the assigned books are very interesting. Take this class if you are hoping to broaden your state of mind, but not if you want a traditional class.