[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:17.906374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDg2MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:951190","instructor_name":"Beatriz Botero","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2022-04-15 22:34:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"(Spring 2021-2022) As a lit class, there's a bit of reading but usually below p. 40 before lecture. Readings are easy to follow & interesting. She uses a mixture of movies & readings. Most readings she provides. There is essays, midterm, & final. Tests are mini essays with prompts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/951190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:17.906374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTE3Mzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:951190","instructor_name":"Beatriz Botero","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2018-05-15 20:13:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not recommend. Grading criteria was extremely unclear. Loads of reading for each week/class. Was told we could have 3 excused absences that would not affect our grade just to find out that its not true. (Missed 2 classes due to illness, told the TA, and still did not get full points for my attendance)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/951190","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:17.906374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTY3MzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:951190","instructor_name":"Beatriz Botero","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2016-05-13 15:42:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"An awesome professor and a really nice human being. Take class with her if you can, she is really nice and sweet. She knows her content.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/951190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzY1MDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2017-05-22 23:10:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"THIS IS NOT MODERN & CONTEMPORARY LIT! Don't be fooled by the course description... It is actually WEIRD LIT: HUMANS, CYBORGS & ANIMALS. Prof. Neyrat tries but honestly you will sit in this class and have no idea what is going on. Tons of readings that don't make any sense. Exams are hard and you'll have no idea what they will be on. TA not helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODA0MzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2016-07-14 00:03:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"The amount you have to read isn't outrageous for a literature class. He reads his lectures to us, but this causes them to be very well-organized. His slides don't contain enough information to rely solely off of them to study, you need to really pay attention in lecture and write down major points. His exams are your interpretation of course themes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDE4MjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2016-04-29 17:24:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Neyrat's lectures can range from interesting to dull.  However, attending all of them will be essential to your grade.  There a lecture questions almost every class period which is a big chunk of your grade.  There are a lot of readings for this class, but if you attend lecture you can get a good grade without cracking open any book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:02.580647+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjI3MjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772458","instructor_name":"Frederic Neyrat","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2016-04-04 14:35:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class and content; however, good luck if you skip class. There is usually a lecture question everyday, which accounts for your attendance and participation grade. Overall a good class to satisfy the literature requirement but his French accent can be quite hard to understand most of the time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772458","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:34.786527+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjIyNzg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:18442","instructor_name":"Luis Madureira","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2003-12-29 22:05:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not really "hot" but sort of an endearing person. Very organized lecture, taking notes is easy. If you're not a good analyzer of literature,go to class to understand the material covered. One of those profs you want to clap for at the end!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/18442","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:08.408508+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzA2NDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:489008","instructor_name":"Mary Layoun","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2014-10-28 17:28:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was one of the easiest professors I've had so far. Once you know her opinions on the topics of the class (she makes them very clear in lecture) it's really easy to know what to write in your papers to get good grades on them. She can be pretentious, and the lectures are really boring, but always show up, attendance is a big part of your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/489008","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:37.862316+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMDc4MjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:518388","instructor_name":"Prospero Saiz","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2006-07-14 11:17:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was kind of a rambler.  It would be fun to listen to him speak at a seminar but not as a professor.  The TAs are essentially your professors.  Mine just kind of said yeah... I've got hard grad classes so you all just get a B, is that ok?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/518388","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:37.862316+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTExMTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:518388","instructor_name":"Prospero Saiz","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2006-05-18 19:13:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was a COMPLETE waste of my time.  I learned absolutely nothing and if I had listened to what Prospero said I would have learned less than nothing.  He rambles on about his own unfounded beliefs and takes no one else's perspective into account.  He is completely out of touch with his students and shows no signs of improving.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/518388","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:37.862316+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODY2ODU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:518388","instructor_name":"Prospero Saiz","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2006-05-11 04:19:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Saiz is borderline insane at times. Half of the stuff that comes out of his mouth scared the crap out of me. The reading is classic, but do not take this course if you're carrying a large load for the semester because it gets pretty intense.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/518388","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:37.862316+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzAxNjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:518388","instructor_name":"Prospero Saiz","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2006-04-12 22:48:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures weren't awful but he's pretty out there sometimes.  The papers aren't very difficult to write and all of the ideas they're looking for he says in lecture.  If you take almost word for word notes you'll be able to write all your papers no problem.  TA's are very helpful in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/518388","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:37.862316+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTQ5MTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:518388","instructor_name":"Prospero Saiz","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2004-12-02 23:22:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class lectures are not helpful and seem disorganized, they provide no useful information for assignments. Class is really run by the TA's. In general his ideas seem social anarchist based. Readings are not for the light of heart (or stomach).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/518388","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:37.862316+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODY4NDI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:518388","instructor_name":"Prospero Saiz","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2004-12-02 12:58:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is horrible. Saiz speaks so fast and so quietly (you have to sit in the front to hear) that it makes your notes messy and unclear. He is pretty scatterbrained so he jumps around with his ideas and never stops speaking, so you dont ever have have enough time to write down complete ideas.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/518388","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:02.435854+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjg2MDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2126189","instructor_name":"Sarah Wells","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2026-03-11 01:48:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super easy course and all you really have to do is do the reading before class and say a couple things about it in discussion. She's really nice and does a good job at explaining some of the more confusing readings. 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2126189","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:02.435854+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDQzNDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2126189","instructor_name":"Sarah Wells","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2024-11-27 16:27:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you're looking for a sign to take a course taught by Professor Wells - this is it. She is such an amazing professor who cares about her students and the material that we discuss. Sometimes readings can get long or confusing, but she does a fantastic job of explaining them in class. Our class discussions were thought provoking and fun. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2126189","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:02.435854+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTM5ODE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2126189","instructor_name":"Sarah Wells","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2024-01-31 03:15:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Note: I had her for ENGL141\n\nHer lectures were so boring that I could not focus on them. Also, all of the books she made us read were tragic and had children, dogs, and any life form conceivable being tortured in every possible way you could imagine. I didn't do some of the readings because they pissed me off so much.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2126189","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:02.435854+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Mjk0MTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2126189","instructor_name":"Sarah Wells","course_label":"COMPLIT202","course_id":"COMPLIT 202","course_uid":"course_f84c63d7a6ef8f1f141237e7","review_date":"2017-05-12 08:40:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is so passionate about the course material and does a great job stimulating student interest. Participation is required, so get ready to share your opinion and answer questions in lecture and discussion. Reading assignments can be long, and they are required due to pop quizzes and because they are the basis of lecture and exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2126189","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]