Reviews for AMST418K

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Susan Pramschufer
AMST418K

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
05/07/2024 		I definitely agree that she is a tough grader. I think the thing to keep in mind is while yes this is a GenEd, it's a 400 level; course where I think the stricter grading is coming from. It's an "easy" course as long as you watch the movies and do the readings. That being said I did do all that but will probably end up with a B which sucks. I wouldn't say don't take her but don't take her if you're wanting a super easy A. It's Not the easiest A but it's definitely possible.
Susan Pramschufer
AMST418K

Expecting an A
Anonymous
05/09/2023 		This was my absolute favorite course I've ever taken at UMD, and much of that is thanks to Susan's obvious care for her students and the class's material. The syllabus is amazing! I was only mildly interested at first because I didn't recognize many of the movies, but by the end of the semester I've grown to appreciate each one for what it's taught me about american landscape in film. The class is structured where you watch one or two movies a week outside of class with maybe one discussion post, and then the class is a lecture format with lots of chance for class discussion. I loved this format for many reasons: I got to have movie nights with my roomies, I had time to think about the film by myself before class, and it was easy to pay attention in class because I could participate. And if participation isn't your thing, she doesn't grade it. The two essays were short, easy, and interesting. I got the feeling that she was worried about if the course was boring or not so if you do take the class and like it, make sure to tell her :) She deserves it!