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Luckily the class content itself is incredibly easy so just use NotebookLM to catch up and spare yourself from having to listen to his smug and pretentious lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzgzMjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2025-12-23 07:06:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this course if you want an easy A. Everyone will tell you it is an easy A but the TA's grade so harshly and will tank your grade with one assignment while providing no feedback. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzc1NTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2025-12-22 17:02:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was funny and made lectures super interesting and engaging. The class was fairly easy if you went to lecture and took good notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTk0NjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2025-01-23 21:09:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super interesting class that was ruined by harshly graded papers and a final exam. Along with the grading, the TAs and Dietram provides no help for the final exam and ignored every student question posted on Piazza for the three weeks leading up to it. Wouldn't really recommend this if you're looking for an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTI0MTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2024-12-05 21:32:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"he's pretty chill","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTYzODUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2024-02-09 03:24:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"For an introductory class, don't expect this course to be easy. Dietram is a great professor and his lectures are super interesting, but you definitely have to work for your grade, even if you're a good writer. Rubrics aren't provided for essays, and some of the TAs' feedback is vague, but that could have been because of the specific TAs I had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjU3OTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2023-12-13 23:04:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"genuinely a really interesting lecturer and person, he gives a lot of examples and tries to make the lecture discussion-based even tho its a big class. There are random participation quizzes so def go to lecture and I would highly recommend meeting with this prof outside of class he rly wants to help his students and helped me get an internship!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjMxNDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2023-12-12 19:08:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Changed class to not be curved anymore without changing a single thing about the class structure, making grade averages VERY low (think 60-70% on assignments worth 30% of your grade). Egotistical to say the least. To do the assignments you have to go back into lecture slides but he does not provide any information on the slide beyond a title.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjgzMDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2023-10-17 20:08:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"super kind, wants to help students, especially with recommendations and obtaining internships. Makes material super relatable and easy to grasp.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzczMTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2023-01-24 18:17:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was honestly one of the best Professors I've had at UW. His lectures are easy to follow, he is extremely knowledgeable in the field of sci-comm, and it's extremely evident that he cares if you take the time to speak with him outside of class. The structure of the class/grading can be frustrating at times, but he's great at answering questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTE0NzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2022-11-29 21:39:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dietram was a great professor and kept lectures engaging. Attendance is required for the class since he does random participation/attendance quizzes based on course content. The class is made up of 3 papers, 4 discussion posts, and a final. A pretty easy class if you are looking for a Humanities class and are interested in science. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTA2MDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2022-04-19 20:54:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was very interesting to listen to and made class interesting. If you're ok with writing a few papers over the course of the semester and doing short readings weekly, I'd definitely recommend him and this class. The content he teaching is very engaging and relevant. Plus, he enjoys joking and making class fun. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzY1NDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2022-01-18 07:12:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"A great but fast-talking lecturer. The class itself isn't that hard if you take good notes and pay attention in lecture. A couple papers are peer-graded, which I found a little irritating, but I enjoyed the class. Interesting topics and light workload. I would take another class with Dietram!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU4MDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2021-12-26 22:34:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lecture slides he posts are just an abridged version of what he says and the content you learn in the class is very much based on terms and definitions. It would be nice to get clear definitions of the concepts learned. The grading policy he implements is also very confusing and you never know what your grade is until the final is taken","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjAwMDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2021-12-19 22:56:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Discussion posts are unhelpful. Peer reviewed essays are unhelpful. Final exam is just dumb. This class wants to "open your perspective" by using your peers to open it. Um, we're all university students and pretty much share all the same opinions. Thanks for trying lol. This class has quite possibly the worst structure I've ever had to deal with.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTc4NDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2021-12-17 20:19:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Scheufele was awesome. LSC 251 was kind of a weird class because we just covered whatever he thought was important but the lectures were interesting and really relevant to what was going on in the world. He's a bit dry but a funny dude and really helpful/ understanding to all students. lectures are optional but necessary for the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTc3Njc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2021-12-17 19:31:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dietram is very nice and super knowledgeable. Half the studies you cover are ones he's conducted lol. You definitely need to go to lectures, a lot of what's covered is in his explanations which aren't on the slides. Final is 40% of your grade which is a bit much, but not a super difficult final either. If you pay attention you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjM5MjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2021-01-05 18:06:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Prof. Scheufele! I am not a LSC major and found this class to be very interesting. It is similar to psychology and how humans + environment work, so if you do not find that interesting, you will be bored in lecture. Two of the papers were graded by peers which doesn't seem as bad as it sounds. Would definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzc2NjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2020-11-06 01:13:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of the information covered in class is common sense, but the lectures remain interesting and the work load is pretty light. Expect a few writing assignments along with weekly discussion posts. He is very knowledgeable and easy to engage with. My only issue is that I wish the grading was more transparent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDc3ODU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2020-07-01 18:27:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took it my last semester on a whim and the class and professor ended up being one of my favorites in my academic career. If you can I recommend taking this class IN PERSON as the in-class discussions are eliminated when on-line, and I found it to be one of the best parts of the class. Homework is light readings, 4 discussions, and 3 papers","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODA1NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2019-05-08 02:36:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class just to fulfill my humanities requirement since I'm not an LSC major and this was my favorite humanities class I've taken. Dietram definitely knows what he is talking about and the class structure is very clear. There are no midterms or in person discussion sections, just three papers and four discussion boards. Easy A!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzMzMjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2017-05-17 15:17:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best class and professor that I've had at UW. He's extremely intelligent yet down to earth and truly cares about his students. The topics are super interesting and relevant. Professor Scheufele illustrates the complexity of science communication and emerging technologies; after this class, you'll become more thoughtful and aware in society.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODI4NzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2017-02-14 16:52:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stimulating lectures that you won't want to miss. Super intelligent, interesting guy who does a lot outside of the classroom. Meet with him outside of class to talk, it's worth your time!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTgzMjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2015-06-21 10:34:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm not an LSC or an STS major (Industrial Engineering), so I only took this as an elective, but it was my favorite class that I have ever taken. Truly interesting lectures on modern ideas and concepts. Scheufele really connects with his students and makes lectures really engaging. Encourages large class discussion on deep topics. Excellent class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzYyOTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2015-05-07 01:47:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting lectures. He's very nice and knows what he's talking about. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODYxMzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2014-11-20 13:40:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Favorite class of the semester. Super insightful, down to earth, and relevant. We are lucky to have a Prof. like him on campus!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:33.625889+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU0MTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:463657","instructor_name":"Dietram Scheufele","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2014-05-15 10:41:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dietram is a great guy. You can tell he loves what he teaches and he is just one of those people you love to listen too. Very clear, very thought provoking.. and it's pretty straight forward to get an A in this class. No quizzes, one midterm, a final and 5 short essay responses (like 200 words) for homework. Would highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/463657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:39.911544+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjUxMDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3023885","instructor_name":"Julianne Renner","course_label":"LSC251","course_id":"LSC 251","course_uid":"course_7ccfa99dd758e5817b6fe5be","review_date":"2024-07-30 15:28:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"She nitpicked everything that I wrote, she basically wants you to regurgitate the lecture content with as little original thought as possible. I got my grade for the second writing assignment a week after the deadline for the third (and final) writing assignment. Missing even one discussion post drops your grade for that week to 75%. Avoid this one","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3023885","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]