The best aspects of this course included the passionate discussions students had among themselves and with the professor in this course. While students enjoyed the discussions, many also complained of organizational issues with the class. Some wished the professor had led more of the discussions, while others wished for clearer rubrics on how grading would be handled. Suggestions for improvement included having the professor lead class discussions or provide examples of how student-led sessions should be conducted so that they would be more productive. Prospective students should know this class was a great introduction to the topic of African American Studies and was reading intensive.

Students had few complaints about this course though some found that it didn’t involve as much student engagement and conversation as they would have liked. Students’ suggestions for improvement varied though most wished that the course offered a greater variety of readings for them to consume. Prospective students should know that they should be prepared to construct a coherent argument as the course is writing intensive.