Professor: Constance Penley
Department: Film
College: University of California Santa Barbara
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: FAMST154PG
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
BEST class I've taken! This class was less about Prof. Penley lecturing, but more about all the guest speakers that come from the XXX industry. They're all so interesting, and I gotta say that you learn a lot. Penley is extremely passionate about the subject, and honestly she's just so cool. Attendance is MOST important, plus one paper. Easy A
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: FAMST166FC
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is very different from what she normally teaches (FILM 154PG). She's not a good lecturer, and very disorganized. We relied on the textbook to actually learn. Lectures sometimes consisted of her talking about herself. High points were group discussion on fan cultures and presenting our final project. An easy A but would not recommend.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: FILM150
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very knowledgeable and good at conveying information. She really cares about students.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: FLMST150
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She can't say a full sentence without stoping to say "um...or ah....". With all her talk about proper grammar in writing, you think she would have learned to articulate and get her point across.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: FLMST175
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The most inspiring professor I have ever had. Penley's history of the avant-garde cinema class was the most important one I have ever taken, and that's coming from a political science major. She encourages creative thinking and deep self-reflection. I wish I could have taken this class over and over again, but I got an A+ and am graduating.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: FILM150PG
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome. Honestly, after the class I will never look at**** the same way again. She's really helpful in office hours and is very easy to talk to. Also very encouraging of independent thinking.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: FLMST150PG
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: POPCULTURE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Penley is a very complex, articulate woman. I will never think of**** the same after taking her class, nor will I see D.W. Griffith in the same light. Subject matter may seem light, but Penley reveals the depth and relevance. I highly recommend taking her class if you get the chance. There was a lot of reading though. If she still teaches the avant garde film class, I heard that one is a real tough one too.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: POPCULTURE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: FILM
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Shes an awesome teacher take her if you get the chance! She was even on REAL SEX on HBO. She is a confident amazing teacher!!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: FLMST
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: WOMENSST
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She teaches Sex, Power, and the Media or Modern Sex Modern Love. She grades hard (or at least my TA did) but I recommend taking a class from her. It really gets you thinking. It is relevant to you. We watched feature films each week and discussed them.
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