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Prof Yandell is extremely knowledgeable about American Indian culture. She is aware that many of the cultural beliefs and concepts can seem very foreign to students and does an excellent job at explaining them. This course made me pursue a certificate in American Indian Studies. She really wanted her students to do well. Great course for AIS!Rate My Professors ↗
Kay may not be everyone's cup-of-tea professor, but I really really enjoyed her class. So much so that I'm taking another one by her. She really wants you to do well and there is no reason whatsoever that you shouldn't get an A or B in her classes. I really enjoy her lectures and find the material she teaches interesting.Rate My Professors ↗
Yes, the class was easy. Yes, the professor easily clarified the material read in class. However, she often proved to be offensive when it came to racial subjects and sexuality...which is problematic since it was a class on ethnic american women's literature. Additionally, there was rarely analysis of any material, only summary.Rate My Professors ↗
Take this class for your ethnic studies requirement. Kay really wants everyone to do well. If you attend lectures and do the reading this class is a breeze AND interesting. Your grade is all attendance/participation, two exams, and an essay.Rate My Professors ↗
She means well, but seems to teach at a freshman level only. In a class of mostly junior and senior English majors, I don't appreciate her stopping lecture to make sure we know what romanticism is (or allusions!). It feels like she teaches in a "no child left behind" style. I prefer a class where the prof challenges us with interesting stuff!
Love her! I would say a generally easy ethnic studies requirement as long as you read the books, which are surprisingly good. 2 exams (no final), one 4 page paper, and participation. She's super nice and we had good class discussions.Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2012 | AMERIND/ENGL 246 | Literature by American Indian Women |
| Spring 2012 | ENGL/GEN&WS 248 | Women in Ethnic American Literature |
| Fall 2011 | AMERIND 450 | Issues in American Indian Studies |
| Spring 2011 | AMERIND/ENGL 246 | Literature by American Indian Women |
| Fall 2010 | AMERIND/ENGL 246 | Literature by American Indian Women |
| Fall 2010 | ENGL/GEN&WS 248 | Women in Ethnic American Literature |
| Spring 2010 | AMERIND 450 | Issues in American Indian Studies |
| Fall 2009 | AMERIND 450 | Issues in American Indian Studies |
| Spring 2008 | AMERIND 450 | Issues in American Indian Studies |
| Fall 2007 | AMERIND 100 | Introduction to American Indian Studies |
| Spring 2007 | AMERIND 325 | American Indians in Film |
| Fall 2006 | AMERIND 450 | Issues in American Indian Studies |
| Fall 2006 | ENGL/GEN&WS 248 | Women in Ethnic American Literature |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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