Amy Cislo
2 courses · 10 reviews
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2-4 hrs/week
Class is almost completely off participation and completion for homework. Tests are not super easy and essays are hit or miss depending on how much she likes your topic. Good class if you like the material.
12/18/2024
I absolutely loved intro to WGSS with Dr. Cislo. They are very passionate, knowledgable, and patient. They seem to genuinely care about students. There are many opportunities to get your grade up!
1/9/2024
I've taken a couple of classes with Professor Cislo and enjoyed both. She cultivates a welcoming atmosphere and is clearly passionate about what she teaches. The courses were both discussion-based which keeps you engaged. Professor Cislo's grading criteria are very clear so you're set up for success as long as you do the readings and assignments.
4/25/2023
Cislo was really good at helping me understand the material and apply it to other readings. Very homework heavy but still very interesting to learn about. In-class was more discussion (about the readings) based than lecture based, especially as the semester went by. \nThere were a lot of ways to raise your grade and tests were pretty easy
12/13/2022
Amy is a truly caring and down-to-earth professor. One of the best Intro WGSS professors you can have. However, they do assign quite a lot of readings, so be prepared to dedicate 1-3 hours on each assignment. But, every reading makes you think. Very discussion-based, but definitely a class every WashU student should take, regardless of major.
7/15/2018
Her class is easy, and she's a chill grader, so if that's what you're looking for, go ahead. But, I don't think I gained anything from her class. She's rather close-minded, and for her, a lot of things she considers to be black and white, and not at all grey (doesn't consider context). Very condescending toward people she doesn't agree with.
3/29/2018
This is an incredibly easy class, especially if you take it as an upperclassman. Amy is wonderful and I learned a TON! This class really helped me to identify as even more of a feminist and stand up for myself.
12/23/2017
Cislo is so amazing and understanding. She really is there for all of her students and wants you to succeed. The class is really discussion based and she perfectly splits putting her own opinion and letting you and the class form your own. Also, she does a good job of bringing everything together and explaining new terms and connections clearly.
12/23/2015
If you have the chance to take a class with Cislo, DO IT. She is fantastic. She doesn't dominate the lectures, yet she provides her opinions and makes them extremely interesting to listen to. She is hilarious and does a good job covering the material and making it interesting. Would love to take another class with her.
4/26/2015