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HIGHLY RECOMMEND this class! Looks at US-Mexico border dynamics through history and politics, but also art, theater, comedy, etc. Short & simple readings and videos, plus frequent extra credit opportunities by watching plays or movies. The curriculum is unique and encourages you to engage with modern issues through a variety of lenses.Rate My Professors ↗
Paola was a super engaging, knowledgeable professor who sparked my interest in migration studies! Her lectures are interesting and always made me want to come to class.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Hernandez is awesome! I found her lectures to always be captivating and relevant to present day issues. The homework was also interesting along with the in-class activities. Overall, you can tell Professor Hernandez is incredibly passionate about her work which I found makes for an amazing class!Rate My Professors ↗
She was a super cool professor and person, but the assignments had very little guidance/unclear instructions. I struggled a lot to figure out what she wanted from them.Rate My Professors ↗
Paola is a great professor and this class is one of the best I have ever taken.Rate My Professors ↗
waaaay too much homework and readings.Rate My Professors ↗
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Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Mentored reading and research for pre-dissertator students preparing for preliminary examinations in English.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research course for English doctoral students working on their dissertations, requiring instructor consent and advisor consultation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Thesis course involving independent research and writing for graduate students under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 799 | Independent Reading |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 890 | Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Spring 2027 | SPANISH 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ARTHIST 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 799 | Independent Reading |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Fall 2026 | SPANISH 990 | Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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