Zoila Mendoza - University of California Davis

Professor: Zoila Mendoza

Department: TBD

College: University of California Davis

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: NAS125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she's really nice and understanding, and she's very clear on what she wants. definitely recommend her class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NAS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the nicest professors you will ever meet. Very minimal work and she's a very easy grader, but you still learn a lot about indigenous culture. She's very sweet and genuinely cares about her students' wellbeing. Take her if you can.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are clear, and she focuses mostly on broad topics. Allows notes on written tests which are definitions that were easy to explain if you did the reading. Reading is not even as heavy as other ethnic studies classes. Very understanding and fun.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: NAS10H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't listen to these old reviews of her. Straightforward, easy class, but you learn a lot! She's a very helpful professor who just wants you walk away with a more realistic understanding of modern Native Americans, not the outdated stereotypes we tend to see in the media. Frequent readings, two 5-page essays, midterm, final.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Professor in the NAS Department!!! Sitting through lecture was torture, especially because of her extreme bias. Does not answer students' questions in class. Grades ridiculously hard! DO NOT TAKE ANY OF HER CLASSES!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most biased class I've had in five years at UC Davis. Reminds me of high school when you write what the teacher wants to hear to receive a good grade. Intro classes are supposed to be fun and interesting for the purpose of attracting students to the major. I have never received below a C on a paper in my life until this class. Good luck NAS

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

pretty biased but easy class. assigns lots of reading but i never read except the books for the essays. just know the study guide for the midterm and study guide. attendance is mandatory. every point for the class equals a percentage. pretty boring though, so make sure you're into the subject and agree with the ideas of prof and TAs.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was such an annoying class. One point=one percent. 2 essays worth 15% each, midterm is 25, final is 30, participation 10. It was easy enough to get an A, but dear god was it painful to sit through that woman talking.If you want a biased class with little information, this is for you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's close minded and does not ever go outside the box. Her ideals and lecture style will piss you off. STAY AWAY!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NAS010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She varies up the material with videos and inviting guest speakers. Just be sure to go to class (and don't fall asleep) and do the readings (fair amount and easy reading). She gives a study guide for the midterm and final. Overall, quite an interesting and eye-opening course. I definitely learned a lot.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you like Native American studies, take this class. If not, stay far away. I'm a senior, and my TA was the worst I've ever had at UC Davis

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is an easy class. Easy reading. Easy essays. Just show up to all the classes. You don't even have to do all the reading because she gives you a study guide, so just look things up after you have the list. She gives attendance quizzes, so go to class. It's interesting, and you have many guest lectures and videos. I enjoyed it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dude if you can't pass this class you shouldn't be in college...you don't have to attend class...or do any of the readings, she gives you a list of **** to know before the test, you can go from there...take the class, GPA booster

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• 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:

She is a pretty good teacher. Lectures were somewhat boring, though. Interesting material, but it wasn't really presented in the most interesting way it could have been. Tests weren't too bad. Just gotta study and do the readings.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good prof., but she has a pretty stong accent. Reccomend her class though there is a lot of reading. Read very carefully ans GO TO CLASS.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NAS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice lady but very confusing. Readings are extensive but interesting. You are expected to attend class everyday- affects your grade!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: NAS10
• 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

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