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Extremely disorganized. The syllabus was essentially a suggestion, as deadlines were moved with zero notice. Expect to wait 3+ weeks for any grade to be returned, usually with zero feedback on why points were docked.Rate My Professors ↗
Reginold has been, by far, the worst professor that I have had. Any clarification question asked during lecture is met with a degrading response. Furthermore, he does not answer emails and tends to prioritize the sale of his "works" rather than the education of his students.Rate My Professors ↗
he's got LOADS of attitude. very condescending. he asks us to do tons of reading, watch long films, AND complete linkedin trainings. very harsh grader tooRate My Professors ↗
Waited ONE hour for a zoom call that he didn't show up to, then claimed there was a confusion regarding the link. Like.. we all know you forgot. Mind you we had to pay $35 to watch a movie to discuss in THAT zoom call. Canvas is VERY poorly organized, a ton of readings AND films to watch just for a 300-word discussion post, no materials of his OWN!Rate My Professors ↗
I have some choice words for this prof. For one, he didn't even show up to a zoom discussion we were required to attend, while we all waited. The course itself is very disorganized and glitchy, with canvas materials written so poorly I question how he could have written his own publications. He's also condescending. Can't believe he is tenured!Rate My Professors ↗
LIS500 was an interesting class. Contrary to popular opinion I didn't mind the LinkedIn certifications and they were semi helpful. Participation matters a lot in this class and it has to be like novel and meaningful. Grading criteria is all over the place, max effort usually got you an A but randomly you'd get points off. Not a very friendly guy.Rate My Professors ↗
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TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA AND BEYOND surveys digital technology and communications culture in Africa and the developing world through development studies.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleLIS 500: CODE AND POWER prepares students to analyze media portrayals of race, gender, and computing while developing PHP web scripting skills.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Fall 2021–Spring 2026LIS 990 provides dissertation credits for research and thesis work.
No offering record · Spring 2026
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | AFRICAN/COMARTS/LIS 444 | Technology and Development in Africa and Beyond |
| Spring 2026 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Spring 2026 | LIS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2025 | LIS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2025 | AFRICAN 202 | Introductory Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Spring 2025 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Spring 2025 | LIS 999 | Independent Reading and Research |
| Fall 2024 | AFRICAN 905 | Seminar in African Cultural Studies: Topics |
| Fall 2024 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Spring 2024 | AFRICAN 202 | Introductory Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Fall 2023 | AFRICAN 100 | Introduction to African Cultural Expression |
| Fall 2023 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Spring 2023 | AFRICAN 605 | Advanced Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Spring 2023 | AFRICAN/COMARTS/LIS 444 | Technology and Development in Africa and Beyond |
| Fall 2022 | AFRICAN 303 | African Literature and Visual Culture |
| Fall 2022 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Fall 2021 | AFRICAN 202 | Introductory Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Fall 2021 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Fall 2020 | AFRICAN 202 | Introductory Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Fall 2020 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Spring 2020 | AFRICAN 100 | Introduction to African Cultural Expression |
| Fall 2019 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Spring 2019 | AFRICAN 405 | Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Spring 2019 | AFRICAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2019 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Fall 2018 | AFRICAN 905 | Seminar in African Cultural Studies: Topics |
| Fall 2018 | LIS 399 | Independent Reading and Research |
| Fall 2018 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Spring 2018 | AFRICAN 605 | Advanced Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Spring 2018 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
| Fall 2017 | AFRICAN 405 | Topics in African Cultural Studies |
| Fall 2017 | LIS 500 | Code and Power |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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