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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTAxMzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2024-12-04 19:16:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Armando seems like a great guy, but his teaching style makes me want to pull my hair out. Whenever he talks about anything related to the class, he comes off as incredibly pretentious. Seriously, its not that deep. Readings are a waste of time, the midterm and exam are only on topics covered in lecture. Should be an easy A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTgyMjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2024-04-28 20:18:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've ever had. Participate enthusiastically and give the class your all and he will motivate you further and help you discover new opportunities. I've taken 2 classes with Prof Ibarra now and I wish I could take more. Absolutely adore his lectures. If you like organized labor HE IS YOUR MAN.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTg1MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2024-02-19 19:08:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome awesome professor. He has a super kind heart and was very clear. Lots of readings, but barely any assignments so workload is moderate.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODcwNDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2024-01-11 22:57:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of assigned readings but exams based off lecture slides, which are posted. Professor Ibarra is a passionate lecturer and clearly cares about what he teaches. However, grades are heavily weighted by two exams, midterm and final, in addition to three reflection papers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzkxNDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2023-12-25 07:22:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ibarra is a great professor who actually cares about his students and what he teaches. This class has a lot of readings, but to be honest you don't have to read all of them. Ibarra goes through all the readings in class, and that's all you need for the exams (do the review sheet too). There are reflection papers, 2 exams, and attendance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mjk3Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2023-10-22 22:37:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Assigned thick readings, did not want to post slides until a few days before midterm, speaks very quickly, method of lecture = messy + overwhelming. 70%:exams, 20%:reflections (difficulty varies by TA), and 10%:attendance. Would not recommend if: hate reading, don't have time to read, have no self-study habits, etc. Course is interesting/relevant.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODQ5MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2022-11-16 23:06:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really knowledgeable about his subject, and really makes you think about different parts of our history in a different way. Absolutely would recommend it. Lots of lectures tho, feels almost like a ted talk. Likes to show documentaries as well. Couple papers, couple exams, and a group project. Does extra credit too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:12.750468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODYyMTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1658731","instructor_name":"Armando Ibarra","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2013-06-04 15:29:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"An easy A and a great ethnic studies.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1658731","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.299952+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjA5ODE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2555244","instructor_name":"Jose Villagran","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2021-04-23 17:38:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, you can tell he is really passionate about what he teaches and wants his students to do well. Very engaging lectures, Villagran actually makes an effort to connect with his students and cares about their success. Course content is already interesting but Villagran is able to make it engaging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2555244","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.299952+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzQyNzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2555244","instructor_name":"Jose Villagran","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2021-02-04 21:47:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"An actual king. Super funny and course content is easy to digest. You can tell he's super passionate about the subject and there were multiple times where I cried after class because I was moved. I already knew I wanted to get the certificate in chican@/latin@ studies but after taking his class I want it so much more.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2555244","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.299952+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzExNjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2555244","instructor_name":"Jose Villagran","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2021-01-25 01:05:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Villagran is very passionate and informative on what he teaches. I loved his class and gained a new perspective from it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2555244","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.299952+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTg1NjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2555244","instructor_name":"Jose Villagran","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2020-12-23 17:09:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"prof villagran is clearly very educated on this topic (as he should be), but this being said he is VERY cocky. there were many times when I emailed him thruout the semester and he either 1. didn't respond or 2. responded in a stand-offish way. he is quite ridiculous, but the class isn't too hard","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2555244","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.299952+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDAyMDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2555244","instructor_name":"Jose Villagran","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2020-12-09 18:51:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is an incredible professor. He truly cares about what he teaches and is always available if his students need help. Lectures are definitely mandatory and the readings are important. He wants his students to succeed and helps them with it. Love Villagran!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2555244","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.299952+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTYzNzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2555244","instructor_name":"Jose Villagran","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2020-04-30 04:31:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Villagrán is one of my favorite professors on this entire campus- his lectures were always interesting and easy to follow. While he was speaking about important things to remember he would add emphasis to hint that the material would be on the exam. I would recommend any class with Professor Villagrán because he is so passionate!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2555244","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:48.399946+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODEzNzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361988","instructor_name":"Kimberly Hernandez","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2018-04-16 15:27:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"She does a good job of making her expectations clear. There are two midterms and one final exam. Also, two papers and eight shorter reading responses. The amount of reading is quite a bit and can get to be a lot. She is easy to talk to outside of class for help and gives good feedback. Extra credit is added to final grade from participation.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361988","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTAwMzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2026-01-15 01:32:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a nice teacher, though not always organized. Summatives include two online open-note exams and a group project at the end. Some busy work exists, but most assignments are easy. Expect many readings and videos. Lectures feel boring and are required, though you do not need full attention.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTYzNDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2025-12-11 01:06:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Megan was a great professor and clearly interested in the topic she teaches. The canvas at times was sometimes a little wonky to navigate, but overall it was fine. The content itself is interesting, and the assignments were not difficult. It is heavy on reading and conceptualizing, with exams being focused on specific class content. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDc0OTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2025-12-06 23:13:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although the content Prof. Bailon's class is very informative and interesting, I personally was not the biggest fan of the way the class was organized. The Canvas was kind of a mess, and the instructions on assignments were extremely unclear. She is kind and always asks follow-up questions to challenge students' thinking, though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTczMzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2025-12-01 02:31:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Bailon is a great person! However, the content in the class is way too much. She tries to structure the class way more than it needs to be structured, to the point where it makes things kind of confusing. Tons of readings, and assignments. 90% of the time you will be in discussions during class.  Like I said though, she is super nice. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTI5MDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2025-11-21 21:44:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly, an average class. Regarding the professor, it is very hard to follow along when she presents or lectures because she says \"um\" every 5 seconds. Can get annoying as the semester progresses. A lot of small discussion which is ok. The midterms are ok but the time she provides is not a lot in my opinion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODM4Njk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2025-11-11 01:16:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"The content we learn in this course is interesting, but she is not good a lecturing she says umm almost every other word, and it makes it hard to pay attention. There is a lot of busy work that is honestly not necessary but it's all pretty easy. Overall it's an easy class and she is very nice and easy to talk to the class is just boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzI1NTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2024-05-01 14:42:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting course, but the final was a group project (boo). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjU4NjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2023-04-18 22:25:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Bailon is extremely kind and passionate! The course is quite easy, with most of the grade relying on a midterm essay and a final project. However, you will spend a LOT of time on the material, especially hour(s) long documentaries. She frequently is unable to cover everything planned for each day, but class is simple.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ1NDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2022-12-26 17:48:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed Professor Bailon as a person, her passion is clear. However, the class was often unorganized & was extremely reliant on small group discussion, which led to different people in class having very different take-aways from course material. The same people always had to share out in class & others participation didn't seem necessary. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTAzOTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2022-07-05 15:46:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is such a sweet person and really cares about her students. There is a lot of group discussion that encourages personal interpretation. However, she is uncomfortable talking in front of students and tends to repeat herself several times in lectures. Regardless, she will help you with anything and wants to see everyone succeed. (Chicla 210)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTAyNjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2022-04-19 16:18:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mrs. Bailon is the best teacher ever she is so nice and makes the class worth taking. Inspired me to get a certificate in Chicano studies after taking Chicla 201. As long as you do homework and follow along, class should be an easy A. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDM0Mzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2020-12-11 18:49:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is really easy to follow as long as you do the HW. Exams are all writing short paragraphs which are open-note based on any readings or videos assigned. She is willing to extend deadlines.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:16.226687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzgzMDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2382791","instructor_name":"Megan Bailon","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2019-05-06 15:38:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Megan is really nice and caring. Her class is not very difficult. As long as you show up and do your homework, assignments, and essays, the class is easy. Megan really wants you to understand the reasons behind the different movements discussed in class, so pay attention!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2382791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:57.092982+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njg4MzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2754711","instructor_name":"Yesenia Cervera","course_label":"CHICLA201","course_id":"CHICLA 201","course_uid":"course_fd5c6d17c6fc8eb3974b7f4f","review_date":"2022-01-02 23:49:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have taken Chicla 201, 300, and now 501. She's a great teacher and the information is very awesome and interesting usually. She does care about her students and is very flexible to meet your needs. She loves readings and usually grades via essays and being actively present. she does actual read your essays but they are usually less than 5 pages","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2754711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]