AI Rate Professor

Black Studies

Marcus Taylor

BLAS140B · BLAS140A · BLAS100 · BLA140B · BLAS140 · 16 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
76.47%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

, if you want meaningful Black Studies content with a fair path to an A.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyInspirational LecturesPassionate Black StudiesDiscussion HeavyEasy Intersession ACaring Mentor
  • In-person students rave about engaging, inspiring lectures and a safe discussion space.
  • Online and intersession sections .
  • A minority flag messy online organization, busy work, or off-topic tangents.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Most reported grades are A or A+ if and show engagement; effort is real but .

Online intersession reviews especially call grading straightforward; work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

and inspirational rather than technical, though weekly writing and .

Online short terms feel lighter; and discussion length.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

and value participation; others online list it as not mandatory.

and speaking; online is more flexible.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

84/100

Roughly three-quarters would take again, with many calling him a and clarity.

In-person enthusiasm is strongest; online is still mostly positive with a few organization complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Students repeatedly report A+ outcomes and straightforward credit for thoughtful submissions.

Format shift

Both formats grade highly; online intersession is especially lenient.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Expect 500-word discussions, readings, and films; intersession can compress that into busy weeks.

Format shift

Online intersession can feel busier per week; longer terms spread the load.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

, and engaging lectures dominate, with only occasional online organization gripes.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is near-universal; online quality is more mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and films rather than high-stakes exams.

Format shift

Online and in-person both emphasize writing and participation over tests.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students highlight passionate, engaging lectures that and inspiring.

Main concern

Participation is expected and than a checkbox class.

What students said

“He's funny and engaging while also challenging critical thinking skills.”
BLAS100
“The ! !”
BLAS140A
“His passion for the subject matter is evident in every lecture, making the material come alive.”
BLAS140A

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online and short intersession , though a few call formatting messy or delayed.

Main concern

Busy-work volume or late assignment posts can frustrate students seeking polished structure.

What students said

“Busy work. 1000 words (two 500 word discussions) per week during intersession.”
BLAS100
“ and he provided excerpts from the textbook”
BLAS100
“ and then given random due dates before Sunday.”
BLAS140A

Exam style

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Reviews emphasize weekly discussions and writing rather than strict proctored exams.

Discussion PostsWriting ProjectsDocumentariesFew High-Stakes Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person evidence emphasizes lectures and participation; reviews do not clearly detail closed-book proctored exams.

ParticipationLecturesFair Requirements
“His requirements are fair. .”
BLAS140B
“ but they're interesting & he gives plenty of time to complete.”
BLAS100

Online

Online sections focus on discussion posts and short writing projects; .

Discussion PostsWeekly WritingDocumentaries
“The entire class was 4 discussion posts, and I am pretty sure that anyone who turned something in got 100.”
BLAS100
“One weekly writing project, 500 word minimum.”
BLAS100

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“The ! !”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews (7 online, 10 in person), highlighting inspirational teaching and . Credibility rating: High.

⭐ Teaching Passion

90/100

“His passion for the subject matter is evident in every lecture, making the material come alive.”

🅰️ Grade Friendliness

86/100

“The workload was fairly light and the .”

💬 Discussion Workload

55/100

“His discussions are at a minimum of 500 words, answering about 5 questions in each discussion”

👍

84/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • funny and engaging while also challenging critical thinking skills
  • excels at breaking down complex concepts into easily understandable parts
  • provides real world relevant inspiration

Theme 2

📈 About Work & Grades

  • anyone who turned something in got 100
  • Busy work. 1000 words per week during intersession
  • If you're thoughtful and engaged you'll get a good grade

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He wants all students to succeed
  • class was non-judgmental and a safe space
  • never too busy to help you out

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

16

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

17 reasonably detailed reviews across online and and mostly recent dates.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

BLAS1006 reviews
BLAS140A5 reviews
BLA140B2 reviews
BLAS1402 reviews
BLAS140B2 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 11 · A 4

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1