Jane Marie Law - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Jane Marie Law

Department: Religious Studies

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELST2273
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Easily the most life-changing class I have ever taken. Professor Law is incredibly caring and wants each and every one of her students to engage with the material and succeed both inside and outside of class. Not an easy course (lots of reading and papers), but if you put in the work you will do well!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She's an amazing person and an amazing lecturer but word to the wise- either skip the readings or skip lecture (you won't want to though, she's so funny and interesting) but don't do both. You have to write your papers on something. And even if you get all As on your papers DO THE BONANZA POINTS AND MAKE SURE YOUR TA KNOWS YOU DID THEM!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELST2273
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Law is a passionate professor and talented lecturer who cares deeply for both the course and the students taking it. This class is a lot of work but an easy A if you just do the work and demonstrate a genuine intellectual interest in the material. One of the most engaging courses I have taken at Cornell.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELST2550
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Law gives interesting and engaging lectures; she is a natural public speaker. While her teaching style may not be for everyone (not much feedback or opportunity for participation in class) she genuinely cares about the material. It's just a British style of teaching. This is an easy A if you demonstrate any passion for the subject.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Law is a great storyteller and is really passionate about environmental issues and activism. I learned a lot and her lectures were fascinating. However, it was a ton of work and took a larger time commitment than my higher level STEM classes. You will learn a lot, but prepared to spend a lot of time on the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELST2273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Whether or not you care at all for religion or the Environment there's a lot beyond that one can pick up: how to communicate worldviews/convictions to influence behavior, nuance our understanding of issues, and better relate to our thinking processes. You'll think across disciplines, learn esoteric facts and grow a conscience/hope to save the world

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2273
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Law is an extremely caring Professor. She wants her students to succeed and will put in time outside class to make sure this happens. Course is very interesting, Professor Law makes students care about the material beyond what's required for the class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly, my favourite class so far at Cornell. Every single one of her lectures was extremely interesting to listen to. The class was well structured and comprehensive, allowing students to examine Japan from a variety of perspectives. "Required" film screenings outside of class were also fun. A lot of work, but an extremely fulfilling class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN4400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

In Tibetan Buddhism, Dr. Law taught me some of the most important content that I have yet to come across inside or outside of a classroom. Every lecture was like a gold platter of indelible lessons. Particularly, I valued learning about the state of Tibetan culture in refuge, and how to think critically about history as propaganda.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELST2273
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Law's Intro to Religion class was by far the best course I have ever taken. No matter what your major is, taking a course with her will drastically increase the quality and thoughtfulness of your life.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Take this class! Dr. Law is the most incredible professor I've ever had. She is full of so many fascinating stories and experiences, and I enjoyed every second of her lectures. There are no exams (just reflective papers) which was a refreshing change from other courses.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN227G3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

It should be a requirement to take this class. Law is w/o a doubt the most brilliant, engaging and fun professor I've ever had. She challenges you to think in new ways, takes you on amazing field trips and walks-the-walk of a sustainable and mindful life. This class changed my life. Take it, you won't regret it, plus you'll get to meet her goats!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor, great class. There is a lot of work, but putting in the time and effort is worth it. This goes for the class as a whole -- if you put in genuine effort, you'll get something truly valuable out of it. This can be difficult, as she makes you critically examine yourself and your life, but if your open to changes, they can profound.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELST2273
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Law has honestly changed my college experience. She exposes you to so many new things in this class, and it is one of the very few courses that has truly made an impact upon me. Highly recommended to anyone who needs a distribution requirement. Be warned there are out of class field trips and many essays, but still completely, 100% worth it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is really popular! As CS & Stats major I hate history/social studies class and took this one for distribution requirement, but Professor Law actually made me enjoy the class! Her way of teaching makes the classes extremely interesting and inspirational. Readings & lectures are not mandatory. No final exam, and only a few papers needed. Not hard

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN3316
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

An amazing teacher and a wonderful class. Professor Law is just the right combination of compassionate, articulate, and sassy. Despite some apprehension going in, I really developed a fondness for Buddhist art, especially with the chance to touch centuries-old pottery. Absolutely go on the Kamakura trip if you can, it really is once in a lifetime!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELST2273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Includes immense outside of class commitments, from weekend field trips to nighttime movie screenings, that were all very interesting but made this course much more time consuming than most intro courses. Expect a lot of work at the end. Interesting class with a great professor--lectures are never boring. Great class overall.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2273
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Law's passion and enthusiasm for sustainability and religious studies is inspiring. The out of class field trips were extremely effective, making the class enjoyable and very different from anything else I've taken at Cornell.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ASIAN2273
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The sustainability class was unexpected. Reflecting back, I already forget most of what I learned in my other classes this past fall. Professor Law was determined to let our experience inform the content of the class, rather than knowing the content in advance. Much of the class has "stuck" and I notice myself thinking and treating things different

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELST2273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Law is the best professor I've had at Cornell, and this class changed my life. The content of the course was difficult at times, but she was so supportive and helpful outside of class. She wants students to learn about how to live an intentional life through a study of religions, and it's amazing.