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William Mosley WGSS291 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/30/2026	Many people find Dr. Mosley to be intimidating or showing "tough love," though this might be a result of their personality. Regardless, take him if you are able. He is fantastic at making difficult texts into digestible theses, and this course is structured in such a way that even if you have never heard of feminism, race, or interrogated whiteness, you are able to have a good experience. Having a professor with the embodied experience of these class materials is also helpful, especially given his passion for (and PhD in) these topics. The class is a lot of reading, be ready for a lot and to reread texts. You do need to know how to advocate for yourself in this regard. He will not hold your hand, but GO TO OFFICE HOURS. The best conversation I ever had with a professor at UMD was in that space, and they are incredibly sensitive to personal matters as well as diverse ways people approach the class materials (through previous experience, especially--this is also emphasized in your reflections, which they highly encourage). They are a worthy mentor, I highly recommend this course and professor in general.
William Mosley WGSS291 Expecting an A- Anonymous 04/30/2026	I genuinely really like Dr. Mosley as a professor and think he truly cares about his students. This is definitely a good course to take if you are interested in discussions surrounding sexism, racism, etc. I am, and it was my favorite class of the semester. The class does require effort and work but it wasn't too overwhelming. I felt like he really tried his best which I appreciate. I will say that this course probably does require some background knowledge in order to truly understand the content. Overall I would recommend this class and Dr. Mosley.
William Mosley WGSS291 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/30/2026	Dr. Mosley was extremely kind and caring. If you want to genuinely learn about racialized gender, TAKE DR. MOSLEY. The course structure was pretty straightforward. There is A LOT of reading and writing involved. He makes you read about 30-40 pages each class (but you don't have to do all of them if you don't have time; I'd suggest reading one or two of the readings for each class). The discussion posts and summary module assignments feel very repetitive, but they're not difficult to complete. There's 3 pretty fun group debates, but they require some work. The course was very limited to Black Queer experiences, which felt like a very narrow standpoint. If you don't like public speaking, do not take this class. Dr. Mosley's classes are mostly class discussions; they're really fun, because I learned a lot. He really cares about the subject, as well as the students. He's super understanding and will absolutely work with you whether you need help with the course or something else entirely.
William Mosley WGSS291 Expecting a B- Anonymous 04/30/2026	Great professor, genuinely cares about your progress in this class and takes the time to learn everyone's names which is a small but sweet gesture that makes me feel comfortable in the class. It's structured around three main debates based on the unit which make it really engaging and fun. Definitely the highlight of the class in my opinion. The content is more on the dense side, however. So be prepared to read a lot of texts.
Eva Hageman WGSS291 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/11/2025	I really enjoyed this class and all its fun projects. She was very understanding and her TA also went above and beyond for her students. If you find racism, sexism, and intersectionality very interesting, definitely take this! The final project was an edit of all our semester projects into one and it was super interesting to make and watch our classmates as well.
Eva Hageman WGSS291 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/24/2024	The class is heavily discussion-based, so there are a lot of class and group discussions. The class itself is pretty chill, there are some readings each week and larger projects every 2 weeks or so. The class is easy to do well in, although it's very awkward when no one participates in the discussions because no one did the readings. The projects aren't bad as she usually gives you enough time to work on them and usually lets you choose what you want to make them on, so you get a lot of creative liberty. The final is also just a more in-depth version of one of your smaller projects, so there are no exams to worry about. Professor Hageman is also really knowledgeable, and she's very understanding, so if you're ever having issues with the class just talk to her. The class itself is not that hard, and if you're interested in these topics, then you can definitely get a lot out of the class. The only issue I had was that the class was a bit disorganized, and she sometimes didn't post assignments or readings until the night before, but it wasn't a huge issue that would impact my grade or anything.
William Mosley WGSS291 Expecting an A- Anonymous 05/22/2024	Professor Mosley is nice, and it was great having a Black queer professor. However, the course was very vague, and they didn't consider other viewpoints. We mostly focused on the Black and queer experience, which felt limiting. The workload was too heavy for a 200-level class, and you need prior knowledge to do well.
William Mosley WGSS291 Expecting an A- Anonymous 05/13/2024	Dr. Mosley is a great guy, truly. He is very knowledgeable, and class discussions he holds are very enriching and nice. His debates are also a lot of fun!! He also has some great stories to share and the media and material we go through is so well-picked and applicable. However, is a bit of stickler for participation, and there seems to be a bit of an unnecessary attitude at times. The readings he assigns can be incredible hard to understand and academic jargon-y, which make it difficult to participate in class if you don't really know what the readings were saying to begin with. If you are on the shier side too, this might also be challenging for you. Participation is also completely subjective on his part, and you can still try to say things, but he is ultimately the judge of if it really counts as participation. He can be very fun in class and his assignments are interesting, but it can definitely be stressful (especially with your grade) to do well. For a 200 level, elective, introductory class, the readings are far too advanced (coming from someone who is in a liberal arts/social sciences degree and does a lottt of reading), and the participation element of class is frankly taken far too seriously. I get wanting students to engage in discussion, but there will naturally be a few that don't say as much, for lots of different reasons. Having it deeply impact your overall grade is ridiculous. I had a great time in this class overall, but these shortcomings are definitely major points of improvement that should be worked on.
William Mosley WGSS291 Expecting a C+ Anonymous 05/09/2023	He isn't a bad professor, just not the best. He makes sure the class/ discussion aspect of his class is fun, but his assignments are pretty misleading. The class also isn't assignment heavy and is out of 100 which means every assignment counts. Another thing is attendance is mandatory along with contributing to the discussion which can be hard at times to contribute to because everything doesn't relate to you.
Eva Hageman WGSS291 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/23/2022	Hageman was very nice, personable and funny. I enjoyed having her as a professor. The assignments were fun and manageable. I would recommended this professor.

William Mosley
WGSS291

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
04/30/2026

Many people find Dr. Mosley to be intimidating or showing "tough love," though this might be a result of their personality. Regardless, take him if you are able. He is fantastic at making difficult texts into digestible theses, and this course is structured in such a way that even if you have never heard of feminism, race, or interrogated whiteness, you are able to have a good experience. Having a professor with the embodied experience of these class materials is also helpful, especially given his passion for (and PhD in) these topics. The class is a lot of reading, be ready for a lot and to reread texts. You do need to know how to advocate for yourself in this regard. He will not hold your hand, but GO TO OFFICE HOURS. The best conversation I ever had with a professor at UMD was in that space, and they are incredibly sensitive to personal matters as well as diverse ways people approach the class materials (through previous experience, especially--this is also emphasized in your reflections, which they highly encourage). They are a worthy mentor, I highly recommend this course and professor in general.

William Mosley
WGSS291

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
04/30/2026

I genuinely really like Dr. Mosley as a professor and think he truly cares about his students. This is definitely a good course to take if you are interested in discussions surrounding sexism, racism, etc. I am, and it was my favorite class of the semester. The class does require effort and work but it wasn't too overwhelming. I felt like he really tried his best which I appreciate. I will say that this course probably does require some background knowledge in order to truly understand the content. Overall I would recommend this class and Dr. Mosley.

William Mosley
WGSS291

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
04/30/2026

Dr. Mosley was extremely kind and caring. If you want to genuinely learn about racialized gender, TAKE DR. MOSLEY. The course structure was pretty straightforward. There is A LOT of reading and writing involved. He makes you read about 30-40 pages each class (but you don't have to do all of them if you don't have time; I'd suggest reading one or two of the readings for each class). The discussion posts and summary module assignments feel very repetitive, but they're not difficult to complete. There's 3 pretty fun group debates, but they require some work. The course was very limited to Black Queer experiences, which felt like a very narrow standpoint. If you don't like public speaking, do not take this class. Dr. Mosley's classes are mostly class discussions; they're really fun, because I learned a lot. He really cares about the subject, as well as the students. He's super understanding and will absolutely work with you whether you need help with the course or something else entirely.

William Mosley
WGSS291

Expecting a B-
Anonymous
04/30/2026

Great professor, genuinely cares about your progress in this class and takes the time to learn everyone's names which is a small but sweet gesture that makes me feel comfortable in the class. It's structured around three main debates based on the unit which make it really engaging and fun. Definitely the highlight of the class in my opinion. The content is more on the dense side, however. So be prepared to read a lot of texts.

Eva Hageman
WGSS291

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/11/2025

I really enjoyed this class and all its fun projects. She was very understanding and her TA also went above and beyond for her students. If you find racism, sexism, and intersectionality very interesting, definitely take this! The final project was an edit of all our semester projects into one and it was super interesting to make and watch our classmates as well.

Eva Hageman
WGSS291

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/24/2024

The class is heavily discussion-based, so there are a lot of class and group discussions. The class itself is pretty chill, there are some readings each week and larger projects every 2 weeks or so. The class is easy to do well in, although it's very awkward when no one participates in the discussions because no one did the readings. The projects aren't bad as she usually gives you enough time to work on them and usually lets you choose what you want to make them on, so you get a lot of creative liberty. The final is also just a more in-depth version of one of your smaller projects, so there are no exams to worry about. Professor Hageman is also really knowledgeable, and she's very understanding, so if you're ever having issues with the class just talk to her. The class itself is not that hard, and if you're interested in these topics, then you can definitely get a lot out of the class. The only issue I had was that the class was a bit disorganized, and she sometimes didn't post assignments or readings until the night before, but it wasn't a huge issue that would impact my grade or anything.

William Mosley
WGSS291

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
05/22/2024

Professor Mosley is nice, and it was great having a Black queer professor. However, the course was very vague, and they didn't consider other viewpoints. We mostly focused on the Black and queer experience, which felt limiting. The workload was too heavy for a 200-level class, and you need prior knowledge to do well.

William Mosley
WGSS291

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
05/13/2024

Dr. Mosley is a great guy, truly. He is very knowledgeable, and class discussions he holds are very enriching and nice. His debates are also a lot of fun!! He also has some great stories to share and the media and material we go through is so well-picked and applicable. However, is a bit of stickler for participation, and there seems to be a bit of an unnecessary attitude at times. The readings he assigns can be incredible hard to understand and academic jargon-y, which make it difficult to participate in class if you don't really know what the readings were saying to begin with. If you are on the shier side too, this might also be challenging for you. Participation is also completely subjective on his part, and you can still try to say things, but he is ultimately the judge of if it really counts as participation. He can be very fun in class and his assignments are interesting, but it can definitely be stressful (especially with your grade) to do well. For a 200 level, elective, introductory class, the readings are far too advanced (coming from someone who is in a liberal arts/social sciences degree and does a lottt of reading), and the participation element of class is frankly taken far too seriously. I get wanting students to engage in discussion, but there will naturally be a few that don't say as much, for lots of different reasons. Having it deeply impact your overall grade is ridiculous. I had a great time in this class overall, but these shortcomings are definitely major points of improvement that should be worked on.

William Mosley
WGSS291

Expecting a C+
Anonymous
05/09/2023

He isn't a bad professor, just not the best. He makes sure the class/ discussion aspect of his class is fun, but his assignments are pretty misleading. The class also isn't assignment heavy and is out of 100 which means every assignment counts. Another thing is attendance is mandatory along with contributing to the discussion which can be hard at times to contribute to because everything doesn't relate to you.

Eva Hageman
WGSS291

Expecting an A
Anonymous
05/23/2022

Hageman was very nice, personable and funny. I enjoyed having her as a professor. The assignments were fun and manageable. I would recommended this professor.

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