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Lectures were very disorganized, and it's clear that Dr. Pyle's hasn't been teaching the course for a while (I'm sure they'll improve over time). Learned more about certain issues and got a broader understanding of issues regarding each topic/module. Heavy reading sometimes, but all quizzes and tests were online.Rate My Professors ↗
Pretty disorganized and not a clear structure to the class, but the class was easy and I had fun in it. Lectures were completely optional, discussion required but very light. As someone else said, it was kind of clear it was Pyle's first time teaching this class, and I'm sure it will be more organized in the future.Rate My Professors ↗
Discussions mandatory, lectures were absolute free for all. Async exams was absolutely heavenly for someone who struggles with distraction during tests. You could very well survive by just going to discussions and making sure to care about the very few assignments that were given.Rate My Professors ↗
Class was an easy A but Pyle is the MOST disorganized professor. Unclear + delayed grading and constantly canceled office hours. I'm very liberal but there was clearly only one correct (very liberal) opinion in this class. Do not pay for the books the library has them. Only take this class for soc + ethnic studies credits because it's boring.Rate My Professors ↗
Class was overall very easy, but prof was not very organized and did not give clear instructions for some assignments - which was frustrating. Two required books that are interesting and then other online readings provided. Lecture is very participatory, almost more like a discussion. Grading is easy. 2 papers, a midterm and a final.Rate My Professors ↗
Nice enough for the class, but this was their first time teaching the class and I could tell. The class will be better in future semesters, I'd say, when they get more time to organize/structure it. Otherwise interesting readings, not too difficult of topics if you've been in queer spaces before.Rate My Professors ↗
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GEN&WS 681 is a senior honors thesis course where students conduct research and prepare their capstone under a women's studies advisor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GEN&WS 691 is a senior thesis course focused on research and preparation for writing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GEN&WS 699 is a directed study course graded on a lettered basis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGEN&WS 990 is an independent research and writing course designed to complete the dissertation requirement for graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GEN&WS 999 is an independent research course for graduate students involving directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis I |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 691 | Senior Thesis I |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 990 | Research & Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 999 | Independent Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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