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She is a nice teacher, though not always organized. Summatives include two online open-note exams and a group project at the end. Some busy work exists, but most assignments are easy. Expect many readings and videos. Lectures feel boring and are required, though you do not need full attention.Rate My Professors ↗
Megan was a great professor and clearly interested in the topic she teaches. The canvas at times was sometimes a little wonky to navigate, but overall it was fine. The content itself is interesting, and the assignments were not difficult. It is heavy on reading and conceptualizing, with exams being focused on specific class content.Rate My Professors ↗
Although the content Prof. Bailon's class is very informative and interesting, I personally was not the biggest fan of the way the class was organized. The Canvas was kind of a mess, and the instructions on assignments were extremely unclear. She is kind and always asks follow-up questions to challenge students' thinking, though.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Bailon is a great person! However, the content in the class is way too much. She tries to structure the class way more than it needs to be structured, to the point where it makes things kind of confusing. Tons of readings, and assignments. 90% of the time you will be in discussions during class. Like I said though, she is super nice.Rate My Professors ↗
Honestly, an average class. Regarding the professor, it is very hard to follow along when she presents or lectures because she says "um" every 5 seconds. Can get annoying as the semester progresses. A lot of small discussion which is ok. The midterms are ok but the time she provides is not a lot in my opinion.Rate My Professors ↗
The content we learn in this course is interesting, but she is not good a lecturing she says umm almost every other word, and it makes it hard to pay attention. There is a lot of busy work that is honestly not necessary but it's all pretty easy. Overall it's an easy class and she is very nice and easy to talk to the class is just boring.Rate My Professors ↗
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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 · Megan Bailon
Megan Bailon's course included two online open-note exams and a final group project. Other students reported a midterm essay and final project. Reviews noted many readings and videos, with some finding the workload manageable while others described it as heavy.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Examines specific themes in Chicanx/e life, ways, and culture through readings drawn primarily from the arts and humanities within Chicana/x and Latina/o Studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.82 GPA, 86.4% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.77 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleDirected Study involves advanced independent research, readings, or projects that are mentored by faculty.
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 201 | Introduction to Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies |
| Spring 2027 | CHICLA 328 | Cultures and Histories Topics in Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies |
| Spring 2027 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CHICLA 201 | Introduction to Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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