Overview
Learning Amount5.0/10
Would Recommend50%
Ratings
Lectures3.5/5
Readings3.5/5
Feedback2.5/5
Communication4.5/5
Common Tags
NoneHigh PraiseEngaging
BLST 339
Taken Fall 2023 · Reviewed Jan 28, 2026
8/10
learning
Lectures5.0/5
Readings5.0/5
Feedback2.0/5
Communication5.0/5
Would retake: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Good for non-majors? Yes
Teaching: Full class discussion, Small group discussion
Reading (pages/week): 100-200
Homework (hours/week): ~6-8
Essays: 3
"This was the best course I've taken at Amherst. The class discussions were always engaging, and the readings were some of my favorite I've ever done. I would recommend this course to anyone, major or not!"
High PraiseEngaging
FYSE 131
Taken Fall 2024 · Reviewed Jan 27, 2026
2/10
learning
Lectures2.0/5
Readings2.0/5
Feedback3.0/5
Communication4.0/5
Would retake: 1/5
Recommend: No
Good for non-majors? No
Teaching: Full class discussion
Reading (pages/week): 200
Homework (hours/week): ~2h
Essays: 4