Jim Ralph

Jim Ralph provides a lot of readings that help you understand the course material coupled with a few exams and papers this course does not take up much of your week so if you are looking for an elective that is not time consuming this is a great pick

Course material was somewhat interesting, but the readings weren't great. It could be because the the class met at 8 in the morning, but I often found myself getting lost in the lectures. Was cool to see some theory behind city formation, but I wouldn't recommend this class unless the material greatly interests you.

This is a highly reading-intensive course. Professor Ralph is truly passionate about what he teaches which makes it easier to engage in the course. He is very accommodating to the needs of his students and even gives study guides with the questions from which he will choose on the midterm and final (ex., there is one longer essay on the final, and he gives you 2 prompts, one of which will actually be on the exam.) I definitely recommend this class.

This is a highly reading-intensive course. Professor Ralph is truly passionate about what he teaches which makes it easier to engage in the course. He is very accommodating to the needs of his students and even gives study guides with the questions from which he will choose on the midterm and final (ex., there is one longer essay on …Read more