Professor: Abusharaf Course format: Seminar Number of respondents: 8 Total Enrollment: 9 Class Composition: Froshs: 1 Sophs: 0 Jrs: 3 Srs: 5

Instructor Average: 1.56 Course Average: 1.40

"African Women in Film, Novel, and Ethnography" looked at the representation of African women in various forms of media. A general knowledge of the feminist movement was a helpful prerequisite for this class.

Professor Abusharaf was very open and provided a comfortable environment for discussion among students. Although some wished that she had added some of her own knowledge during discussions. Respondents found her very accessible and always interested in their feedback. A few people noted that the assignments weren't always clearly laid out.

All class members found the readings useful and normally interesting. About one book was read per week. Additionally, there were weekly journal assignments about the readings and films, two presentations, and one final paper. Some survey respondents wished that the journal had been handed in each week in order to get feedback on it. Otherwise people were pleased with the assignments.

Most students spent two to four hours per week, although a few noted that the amount of time varied. The recommendation is to take this class if you are interested in the issues discussed, otherwise the readings and discussions will be boring. Nearly all praised Professor Abusharaf.

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