The best aspects of this course were the interesting film selections students got to watch, as well as the course length, which was only four weeks total. Students enjoyed the class discussions and overall immersion in Latin American culture. The worst aspects of the course included the hefty essay assignments with misguided prompts and lack of feedback. The course would improve if there were fewer essay assignments, better facilitated class discussions, and better feedback on the assignments. Prospective students should know that this is a one-credit course that meets for only four weeks, and that they will write a few papers within that time span.

Students said that a wide range of forensics topics were exposed to them during this course. There was also a writing component included in the course where students were expected to write and evaluate conference papers. Feedback was given on papers and presentations, which helped students improve their writing skills. But the course lacked hands-on and interactive aspects and many students did not enjoy writing research papers and summaries. To improve this course, it was suggested that there be more guest lectures and real world application. Prospective students looking to address their reading and writing skills would be interested in this course.

The best aspects of the course included the exposure to current issues facing information security as well as the interaction with outside companies and organizations. Some students claimed that the lectures at times were dull and would have benefitted from a more interactive approach. Suggestions for improvement included securing more time after class for students to talk to guest speakers and inviting more companies to participate in the class. Prospective students should be prepared to attend every seminar.