Gina Thomas
My favorite part of this class was how clearly invested Prof Thomas is in this subject because she could include her own research in readings and lectures. I appreciated that she focused on authentic learning rather than an intense, difficult workload. The only slightly unconventional thing was the Monte Carlo quiz method for the readings (look it up if you haven't heard of it), but as someone who often skips readings, this forced me to do them and helped me learn more. Readings were typically short, and grading was very easy - follow the rubric semi-closely, and you can easily get a perfect score. Highly recommend this course for psych and non-psych majors!
My favorite part of this class was how clearly invested Prof Thomas is in this subject because she could include her own research in readings and lectures. I appreciated that she focused on authentic learning rather than an intense, difficult workload. The only slightly unconventional thing was the Monte Carlo quiz method for the rea …Read more
The course material is genuinely engaging, with a strong focus on how cultural lenses shape psychology and influence the way we perceive the world. The papers and presentations are very manageable, and Professor Thomas is both incredibly kind and clearly passionate about the subject. She’s also an effective lecturer. At the start of each class, she rolls dice to determine whether there will be a quiz on the reading—so make sure you keep up and understand the key concepts. The quiz questions stay the same throughout the semester, so you always know what to expect. Expectations for the papers and reflections are very clear, and you consistently receive helpful feedback. Professor Thomas is also a VERY fair grader and not overly harsh at all. For the group presentation and the final paper, the due dates and requirements are laid out in detail, so there are no surprises. As someone interested in medicine, I would highly recommend this course. It offers valuable insight into how and why people may react through a cultural lens, making it both useful and fascinating.
The course material is genuinely engaging, with a strong focus on how cultural lenses shape psychology and influence the way we perceive the world. The papers and presentations are very manageable, and Professor Thomas is both incredibly kind and clearly passionate about the subject. She’s also an effective lecturer. At the start of …Read more
Professor Thomas is a great instructor, extremely understanding of students' accommodations and situations, and provides a hands-on learning experience. The class will need a commitment of at least 3-5 hours/week of community-based work, to gain hands-on experience with kids and apply concepts learnt in class to the real world. There are weekly open-note quizzes, and no exams. There are weekly discussions, where you present along with a group once during the semester. In general, one can do well in this course if you attend class regularly, do well on quizzes and commit consistently to your project!
Professor Thomas is a great instructor, extremely understanding of students' accommodations and situations, and provides a hands-on learning experience. The class will need a commitment of at least 3-5 hours/week of community-based work, to gain hands-on experience with kids and apply concepts learnt in class to the real world. There …Read more