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Armando Ibarra

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Raw average: 4.29/5 from 14 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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CHICLA 201
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
There are a lot of long, boring readings but they are generally covered in lecture. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities. Dr. Armando has good lectures and he's pretty funny.
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CHICLA 201
Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
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
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CHICLA 201
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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CHICLA 201
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Awesome awesome professor. He has a super kind heart and was very clear. Lots of readings, but barely any assignments so workload is moderate.
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CHICLA 201
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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CHICLA 201
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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Classes with Armando Ibarra

CHICLA 201

Introduction to Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies

3 credits

Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of Chicanx/e and Latinx/e peoples in the United States, covering historical, economic, cultural, and sociopolitical dimensions through recent scholarly literature and debates.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Armando Ibarra

Armando Ibarra taught this course with a mix of enthusiastic lectures, documentaries, and substantial readings. Students reported assessments included exams, reflection papers, and attendance, with some finding the heavy reading load manageable because lectures covered the material. Opinions varied on his teaching style, with some describing it as passionate and clear, while others found it overwhelming or pretentious.

Armando IbarraMegan Bailon

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027CHICLA 201Introduction to Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies
Spring 2027CHICLA 699Directed Study
Fall 2026CHICLA 699Directed Study

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