The best aspects of this course included the group discussions and interesting readings. The course thoroughly touched on a wide range of social psychology issues. The worst aspects of the course included the hefty and dense readings, as well as the heavily weighted assignments and class participation. The course would improve if readings and class discussions were more focused so that the students could engage themselves with the content better; also, it would be beneficial to incorporate more graded assignments. Prospective students should know that this class involves weekly readings and a heavily weighted paper, but is an enjoyable discussion-based course. Students who want to be successful should not wait until the last minute to begin their final papers.

Students found that the readings and the class discussions about the materials to be the best aspects of the course. Students enjoyed learning how to think critical y and analyze big concepts. However, students disliked the lack of feedback and the limited grading opportunities. They suggested that the professor provide the discussion questions before the actual lecture so that students would have time to prepare a response. Students also wanted feedback built into the process of the final paper, either with the professor or with peers. Prospective students must come to class prepared to discuss the reading and actively participate.

Students liked the discussion-based nature of classes for this course. Students found that a drawback of the course was the large amount of reading material. Students thought the course could have been improved with better guidance for completing written assignments, especially the final paper. They also thought that the course could have benefitted from a greater diversity of assignments. Students thought it was important for future participants to know that active participation during in-class discussion was important for success in the course.