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Good lecturer, all quiz material was covered in lectures/slides. Midterm grading was difficult and not explained clearly, make sure to ask for clarification. Generally easy class, just make sure you know whats going on.Rate My Professors ↗
Denia is super nice and a fair grader. The midterm is graded blind and the final testimony you go over a lot in discussion so it's easy to get an A on. Lecture attendance isn't counted and slides are posted, but you have to go to discussion. You get one miss regardless of any excuse so beware of that. Topics are interesting and I learned a lot.Rate My Professors ↗
This class with Garcia is very easy. Lecture attendance is not mandatory and the slides are posted, but go to discussion for attendance. No exams, just a paper for the midterm and final. Easy course for Public Policy minor. Be ready for class activities in both lecture and discussion, however.Rate My Professors ↗
TA's grade blindly, and they are very tough. Only two actual assignments in the semester, so it is tough to pull your grade up.Rate My Professors ↗
I learned a lot in PA 200- Prof. Garcia's lectures were very thorough and she did an excellent job covering potentially sensitive subjects in a respectful manner. Weekly quizzes are pretty easy, especially if you do the readings. Overall a decent class, but definitely go to your TA for additional feedback on papers as the midterm is graded blind.Rate My Professors ↗
I would definitely recommend her. All of her lectures were very interesting and she is very respectful when talking about sensitive topics. Sections were also very engaging and pretty fun. The weekly quizzes are a breeze if you go to lecture (or just do the reading).Rate My Professors ↗
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A general primer on large-scale US federal and state policies, explaining the policy process and analyzing how funding is spent and its associated policy outcomes in contemporary areas.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Denia Garcia
Denia Garcia taught an engaging course where lecture attendance was optional, slides were posted, and discussion section attendance was required. Assessments included weekly quizzes, a blind-graded midterm, and a final testimony; students described the quizzes as easy if prepared, while noting the midterm grading was sometimes perceived as tough or unclear.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Topics in Public Affairs examines current issues in the formulation, implementation, and analysis of public policy.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.55 GPA, 72.7% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.86 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | PUBAFFR 200 | Contemporary Public Policy Issues |
| Spring 2027 | PUBAFFR 974 | Topics in Public Affairs |
| Fall 2026 | PUBAFFR 520 | Inequality, Race and Public Policy |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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