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Class was simple and the professor graded everything nicely and on time. If you turned things in, you're gonna do good. But this could also be because the class was online, asynchronous, and in the summer. Easy summer class either way.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof McKinnon is great. Actual lecture information is in modules and is done outside of class. One in-person case study/week to apply module information to real-life scenarios. Quizzes on module information. Papers are linked to learned content. Papers were of value bc I learned how to write in different formats (press release, cover letter, etc)Rate My Professors ↗
Prof McKinnon definitely cares about her students and is passionate about the class, it is quite easy if you just do the work and show up to class. Don't need to do the readings.Rate My Professors ↗
The class is boring, the Canvas page is a nightmare, and there is a lot of little assignments throughout the semester so you often do a lot of work for only a few points. That being said--it is extremely easy to get an A, but you probably won't actually learn anything.Rate My Professors ↗
I didn't enjoy the online class. It was boring and very political. I felt uncomfortable with some of the participation questions. I didn't connect with the teacher and didn't feel like I learned anything. The case studies can be fun, but are way too long for how few points there are. It was an easy A but I hated it. More work from TA than teacher.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. McKinnon's class was definitely one of my favorite courses so far at UW. She uses relevant examples of the course concepts and the assignments are all applicable things that one might use in a communications career.Rate My Professors ↗
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Directed Study involves advanced independent research, readings, or projects that are mentored by faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an intermediate-level project under faculty direction, involving independent reading, production, or research, graded on a credit/no credit basis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced level project under the direction of faculty member e.g., independent reading with research paper, production project, or member of research team. Graded on a credit/no credit basis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an advanced level project under faculty direction, such as independent reading with a research paper, production project, or membership on a research team.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndependent Study involves independent research and writing under the supervision of an instructor.
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
Research and Thesis involves independent research and writing under the supervision of an instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Examines specific topics in the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian region, varying by semester across history, literature, media, politics, sociology, culture, social work, and agriculture.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleAdvanced directed study projects as arranged with a faculty member.
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 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 298 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 799 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | COMARTS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | LACIS 440 | Topics in Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies |
| Spring 2027 | LACIS 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 298 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 373 | Intercultural Communication & Rhetoric |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 969 | Seminar: Contemporary Rhetorical Theory |
| Fall 2026 | COMARTS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | LACIS 440 | Topics in Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies |
| Fall 2026 | LEGALST 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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