Course Response Rate
| Raters | Students |
|---|---|
| Responded | 11 |
| Invited | 18 |
| Response Ratio | 61% |
Course General Questions
| Count | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Unsatisfactory | Course Mean | FAS Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate the course overall. | 9 | 33% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Course materials (readings, audio-visual materials, textbooks, lab manuals, website, etc.) | 9 | 56% | 33% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 4.44 | 4.25 |
| Assignments (exams, essays, problem sets, language homework, etc.) | 9 | 78% | 11% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 4.67 | 4.12 |
| Feedback you received on work you produced in this course | 6 | 17% | 33% | 17% | 0% | 33% | 3.00 | 4.13 |
| Section component of the course | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4.00 | 4.27 |
General Instructor Questions
| Count | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Unsatisfactory | Instructor Mean | FAS Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate your Instructor overall. | 8 | 88% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4.88 | 4.55 |
| Gives effective lectures or presentations, if applicable | 8 | 75% | 13% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 4.63 | 4.46 |
| Is accessible outside of class (including after class, office hours, e-mail, etc.) | 7 | 14% | 57% | 0% | 29% | 0% | 3.57 | 4.51 |
| Generates enthusiasm for the subject matter | 8 | 75% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4.75 | 4.62 |
| Facilitates discussion and encourages participation | 8 | 75% | 13% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 4.50 | 4.58 |
| Gives useful feedback on assignments | 5 | 20% | 80% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Returns assignments in a timely fashion | 4 | 75% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 4.25 | 4.48 |
On average, how many hours per week did you spend on coursework outside of class? Enter a whole number between 0 and 168.
Frequency chart and mean excludes students who answered 31 or more hours.
On average, how many hours per week did you spend on coursework outside of class? Enter a whole number between 0 and 168.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Response Count | 9 |
| Response Ratio | 50% |
| Mean | 4.33 |
| Median | 3.00 |
| Mode | 2 |
| Standard Deviation | 4.18 |
How strongly would you recommend this course to your peers?
How strongly would you recommend this course to your peers?
| Options | Score | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommend with Enthusiasm | 5 | 4 | 44% |
| Likely to Recommend | 4 | 4 | 44% |
| Recommend with Reservations | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Unlikely to Recommend | 2 | 1 | 11% |
| Definitely not Recommend | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Response Ratio | 50% |
| Mean | 4.22 |
| Median | 4.00 |
| Standard Deviation | 0.97 |
What was/were your reason(s) for enrolling in this course? (Please check all that apply)
| Options | Count |
|---|---|
| Elective | 6 |
| Concentration or Department Requirement | 2 |
| Secondary Field or Language Citation Requirement | 1 |
| Undergraduate General Education Requirement | 0 |
| Expository Writing Requirement | 0 |
| Foreign Language Requirement | 0 |
| Pre-Med Requirement | 0 |
| Divisional Distribution Requirement | 2 |
| Quantitative Reasoning with Data Requirement | 0 |
In this course, most students listen attentively with an open mind and a willingness to change their point of view as they learn more about the topic.
In this course, most students listen attentively with an open mind and a willingness to change their point of view as they learn more about the topic.
| Options | Score | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Agree | 5 | 6 | 75% |
| Agree | 4 | 2 | 25% |
| Neither Agree nor Disagree | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Disagree | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Strongly Disagree | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Response Ratio | 44% |
| Mean | 4.75 |
| Median | 5.00 |
| Standard Deviation | 0.46 |
In this course (including sections), I feel comfortable expressing my views on controversial topics.
In this course (including sections), I feel comfortable expressing my views on controversial topics.
| Options | Score | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Agree | 5 | 5 | 56% |
| Agree | 4 | 2 | 22% |
| Neither Agree nor Disagree | 3 | 2 | 22% |
| Disagree | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Strongly Disagree | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Response Ratio | 50% |
| Mean | 4.33 |
| Median | 5.00 |
| Standard Deviation | 0.87 |
Comments from students
What would you like to tell future students about this class? (Your response to this question may be published anonymously.)
| Comments |
|---|
| Take this course! Professor Olupona will be one of the best professors of your Harvard career. |
| This class is essentially a Nigerian grandfather telling stories about his past experiences for 3 hours. It can be enjoyable if 1. that sounds like a style you can learn from, and 2. if you are actively engaged in the discussions. If one of those aspects is missing, then at least half of each class will feel uninteresting. |
| this class is such a gem. there isn't any section, but the class duration is 2hrs and 45 min. but you only meet once a week and you have two assignments. showing up is 30% of your grade. i highly recommend if you need an elective for AAAS |
| Make sure to take a course with Professor Olupona if you can. He is one of the best (and hilarious) professors here, and this course will also open your eyes into the complex situation present in the Nigerian context. This course is not intensive due to busywork, but it is definitely a good idea to stay on top of the readings so as not to fall behind in the class discussion, though each lecture is relatively separate from the others. All in all it is a great course and if you are interested in Nigeria, whether or not you are Nigerian yourself, you should take the course. |
| This class wasn't the most exhilarating class I've taken so far, but its content was interesing, and besides the weekly readings, the graded portions are quite limited, allowing you to take in what's being taught without the pressure associated with grades such as other heavier courses. Professor Olupona is a storyteller and conveys the backgrounds behind each of the topics covered in class in an amusing way. If you really care about the culture, you'll love this class! |