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Prof. Marquez is an old school guy, doesn't use canvas or slides, and expects all tech be put away once class starts. But he does it with a purpose. Given the smaller lecture size, 40ish, he encourages participation and working together. He's honestly really nice, he just wants you to try and make friends with people in the class. Beware of vocab!Rate My Professors ↗
hes obviously very knowledgeable so sometimes he forgets to explain certain things, just ask him and he will explain. GO TO LECTURE, without lecture there is no way to excel at tests. he goes on personal tangents sometimes which can be entertaining but they are very random and often unrelatedRate My Professors ↗
This professor greatly cares about what he is teaching but often lectures on material that is not at all relevant to the exam. Attendance is mandatory (they don't manually take attendance however), where if you skip a lecture, you will be screwed for the exam. For the exams, especially vocab exams, he is EXTREMELY picky in what he is looking for.Rate My Professors ↗
Very inspiring and thoughtful professor who led interesting discussions on relevant topics. A good class with motivated peers.Rate My Professors ↗
Lectures are extremely boring, and you must be present for all of them.Rate My Professors ↗
I thought this would be an interesting liberal studies credit, I was wrong. His lectures are boring, slow, and almost always completely unrelated tangents. Lots of reading. Tests are just graded on how well your opinion matches theirs. If you get sick, you are basically screwed, and he will not help you make up work. Do not take.Rate My Professors ↗
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Directed Study involves advanced independent research, readings, or projects that are mentored by faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis course taken under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent work conducted under the direction of a staff member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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