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Would 100% take it with him again :D","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2597867","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:30.289505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mzc0ODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2597867","instructor_name":"B. Marcus Cederstrom","course_label":"FOLKLORE100","course_id":"FOLKLORE 100","course_uid":"course_0aeb345f1851f603827b7a43","review_date":"2021-12-05 23:28:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class to fulfill two gen ed requirements. There are about 5 papers that you write throughout the semester, but he was the only professor I have had that has even mentioned the importance of mental health, so if you ever needed an extension for whatever reason, he allowed it. Passionate about what he is teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2597867","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:32.255152+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODE1MzQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:387453","instructor_name":"Christine Garlough","course_label":"FOLKLORE100","course_id":"FOLKLORE 100","course_uid":"course_0aeb345f1851f603827b7a43","review_date":"2005-01-26 14:08:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Your grade really depends on the TA. Garlough is awesome though. She really knows her stuff and loves answering your questions and piquing your interest.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/387453","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:32.255152+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTkyNDk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:387453","instructor_name":"Christine Garlough","course_label":"FOLKLORE100","course_id":"FOLKLORE 100","course_uid":"course_0aeb345f1851f603827b7a43","review_date":"2005-01-05 07:17:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring class.  Depending on the TA, the papers can be graded pretty easy.  You do not need to attend lectures, just make sure to pick up the copies of notes she hands out at every class.  Once again, very boring and idiotic class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/387453","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.731579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTg1NDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:661007","instructor_name":"Ruth Olson","course_label":"FOLKLORE100","course_id":"FOLKLORE 100","course_uid":"course_0aeb345f1851f603827b7a43","review_date":"2016-11-14 20:52:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Olson is a fantastic professor! She is passionate about the subject and she conveys her passion really well. She also loves to read interesting papers and is very helpful. She has participation activities almost every lecture, so don't skip. Her lectures are fun anyway. All the tangents that she goes on are usually relevant or informative.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/661007","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.731579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjE1NDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:661007","instructor_name":"Ruth Olson","course_label":"FOLKLORE100","course_id":"FOLKLORE 100","course_uid":"course_0aeb345f1851f603827b7a43","review_date":"2015-01-02 09:09:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures seemed pointless, it seemed like we really didn't actually learn anything. Most of the grading is based off of 3 papers, an online midterm, and a huge group project which takes a lot of effort. There is a ton of reading every week. The grading of assignments seemed random. You also need a 95% to get an A which is ridiculous. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/661007","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.731579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjc1MTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:661007","instructor_name":"Ruth Olson","course_label":"FOLKLORE100","course_id":"FOLKLORE 100","course_uid":"course_0aeb345f1851f603827b7a43","review_date":"2014-10-20 22:52:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a sweet person, and she likes to have a laugh. She'll throw pop quizzes at you to make sure you did the readings (super long). Approachable. She genuinely wants to see her students take an interest in the subject, and do well. There is a big group project instead of a final. Lectures seem random, but if you pay attention, they come together.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/661007","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.731579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDY2NTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:661007","instructor_name":"Ruth Olson","course_label":"FOLKLORE100","course_id":"FOLKLORE 100","course_uid":"course_0aeb345f1851f603827b7a43","review_date":"2013-03-30 22:35:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pretty boring. Sometimes they'll be interesting or when there's a guest speaker. She expects you to act like this class is your #1 priority. Class is mandatory cause of one question quizzes on readings, but you can get by with skimming and getting lucky. Heads up: folklore isnt about reading stories. Yea...i was disappointed too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/661007","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]