Linus Owens

I really liked the course. It was very laid back and allowed you to engage with the material in a low-pressure open discussion format. The upgrading aspect of the class is really unique in that you can take risks and explore topics on your papers that genuinely interest you that you might have previously thought to be too difficult to pursue because you worry that it won't result in a good grade.

I really liked the course. It was very laid back and allowed you to engage with the material in a low-pressure open discussion format. The upgrading aspect of the class is really unique in that you can take risks and explore topics on your papers that genuinely interest you that you might have previously thought to be too difficult t …Read more

Linus is definitely not your average professor, but he's very fair and as long as you show up to class and put some effort into your work, you'll get and easy A. The class is mostly readings and 3-4 papers over the course of the semester, which don't need to be the best essay you've ever written so long as you put some effort into it.

Linus has an unconventional teaching style. He makes you self grade and everything is self motivated. I enjoyed our discussions in class. At times, they came to abrupt stops but then picked up. Reading is long at times but super interesting.