Michael Newbury

This course was easily one of the hardest I have ever taken, both in terms of content and workload. From the very first week, it became clear that the pace would be intense, with dense readings and challenging assignments piling up quickly. The material itself was highly technical, demanding not only a strong foundation in the subject but also the ability to engage in deep critical thinking. What made it even more difficult was the expectation that students would apply new concepts almost immediately, often in problem sets that required hours of careful thought and revision. The lectures were rigorous, and while the instructor explained things well, the speed at which new topics were introduced often left very little time to process before moving on. The exams were another hurdle—they required not just memorization but the ability to solve complex, unfamiliar problems under time pressure. Group work was helpful at times, but it also added another layer of stress as everyone struggled to keep up. Despite its difficulty, the course was incredibly rewarding. By the end, I had developed both a stronger knowledge base and a sense of resilience. It pushed me beyond my comfort zone, and while exhausting, it was also one of the most intellectually satisfying experiences I’ve had.

This course was easily one of the hardest I have ever taken, both in terms of content and workload. From the very first week, it became clear that the pace would be intense, with dense readings and challenging assignments piling up quickly. The material itself was highly technical, demanding not only a strong foundation in the subjec …Read more

Very easy class with minimal work. While some engagement and effort is expected the coursework is super managable and feels like a half-credit amount of work. There are only two essays to write which are very easy to get a good grade on as long as you show that you though for more than a minute about the watched movies.

Absolutely loved this course! I am a big fan of horror for sure, but just was great. There are pretty frequent readings but you don't neccesarily have to do all of them. Generally speaking I would only do the readings if they seemed really interesting or important to discussion. I felt he graded fairly, very chill and wants the students to be interested in the work they're doing.