1. GUEST
LECTURES/SPEAKERS/Q&A SESSIONS
·
Provided a
variety of information and interesting topics (2)
·
Guest speakers
made a three hour class easier to follow
·
We got a variety
of views from different academic disciplines
·
I appreciate that
well-informed guest-speakers came to class
·
Speakers were
really knowledgeable but some lacked the charismatic speaking ability to keep
me interested
·
Guest lectures
helped to break up the time and helped in keeping focus
·
Interesting guest
speakers taught us new things
·
Class provided a
comfortable atmosphere. The Q&A after lectures is good
·
I truly enjoyed
all the guest speakers and thought they had interesting points to make
·
Lectures broadened
my knowledge of areas I would not typically have known about
·
The class
structure is a very good concept--to receive different perspectives is very
important
·
Speakers were
knowledgeable, informative and mostly prepared though a few often went on
tangents and should have been better structured
·
Speakers gave a
different perspective and explained the reading
·
I think the guest
lectures are a great idea. It gave us something different to look forward each
week
·
Guest speakers
were very knowledgeable but sometimes their topic was too specific
·
The diversity was
great but it would be nice to have professors or experts from outside of Stony
Brook
·
Guest speakers
were excellent sources of information and it was good to hear outside opinions
although sometimes professors rattled on
·
Speakers should
involve the class instead of constant lecturing
·
I disliked boring
speakers (2)
·
Enforce a
stricter time limit for speakers and ask students to prepare questions like for
the UN visit
·
Speakers should
show how their expertise impacts globalization and put issues into context
·
Sometimes the
lectures and discussions were long-winded--cut off guest speakers if necessary
2. POWER
POINT BRIEFINGS & DISCUSSIONS
·
Power Point was
helpful when studying
·
We had good class
interaction
·
Discussions provided
a better understanding
·
Class discussions
were excellent
·
Power Point is
good because is helps to follow the flow of information
·
Instructor
provided ample material
·
PP briefings were
very clear
·
Briefings were
very well organized and helped greatly in preparation for the exam
·
Power Point briefings
were well organized but you could not take notes
·
Some briefings
were very interactive, others sometimes bland. Don't use them all the time
·
Briefings
summarized class well and were informative
·
Briefings were
concise and clear
·
Power Point makes
lectures and discussions easier to follow and gets class involved and
discussions going
·
I liked sharing
ideas
·
I personally
prefer more visual stimulation for the discussions and less group discussions
·
Briefings and
discussions were generally good though sometimes repetitive. Add more pictures
and personal accountings
·
Power Point
presentations were organized, precise, and to the point
·
I prefer shorter
class discussions and more lectures but in a 3 hour class it does help to
break-up the schedule a bit
·
Instructor run
through PP too quickly
·
Discussion could
be facilitated more productively--less rantings
·
Support
"outlandish" statements with more reasoning. Students should be
allowed to shoot themselves in their foot as opposed to just saying an answer
is wrong
·
I propose we
discuss the readings more in detail
·
Discussions and
group work had questions too broad and not enough time
·
Bring in
discussions more students to interact to avoid that always the same students
speak
3. READINGS
·
Reading was very
informative and provided a variety of approaches
·
Readings were
very long but very informative and interesting
·
Provided an
alternative view to mainstream perceptions
·
Interesting!
·
The readings
pertaining to the U.S. governments were very interesting
·
I liked
particularly the readings from Strada (2003)
·
Readings were
good, easy, and short
·
Reading were
informative and provide good information though many were too long and
sometimes boring
·
I liked how
diverse the readings were but some were very difficult to follow
·
They were interesting
and informative but sometimes too much to remember for the quiz
·
Generally they
were very useful and educational but sometimes bland and long-winded or too
simple
·
Readings were
insightful and covered a broad range of topics but some were too long or too
academic
·
Readings were
sometimes very interesting, sometimes too much so that we could not discuss
them in class
·
Some of the
readings of the guest speakers were difficult to follow and they should provide
easier readings (2)
·
Readings gave us
different perspectives on global issues but some were dry and hard to
understand
·
Have less reading
and more lighter material with anectodes
·
Readings varied
and were interesting but were sometimes difficult to understand for a 300-level
course
·
Some of the more
factual readings were too dense
·
Since we met only
once a week the readings were too long
·
Have less
readings or less specific quiz questions about the reading
·
Use more global
social justice movement material in the future
4.
INSTRUCTOR/TA/SYLLABUS/CLASS EMAILS
·
Professor &
TA's were very helpful
·
Instructor was
passionate about subject matter
·
All were good and
organized (2)
·
TA's were very
helpful and well informed
·
Instructor was
open and gracious toward students
·
Professor was
always helpful
·
I liked how
available the instructor made himself
·
Instructor and TA
were always available
·
Instructor very
informative (3) and friendly TA's
·
Well organized
and easy to contact
·
All above were
very organized and informative
·
Liked everything
about above
·
Instructor was
very accessible but TA's did not take the initiative and graduate TA's should
be chosen
·
All above were
very efficient
·
Instructor was
sometimes too idealistic or opinionated
·
Perhaps syllabus
should contain more "entertaining" controversial media
5. GRADING
·
Very fair grading
system (7)
·
The grading
seemed fair
·
Fair and
consistent
·
Instructor graded
in timely manner
·
Grading was good
·
Seems fair but I
am unsure how my grade will come out
·
Grading was easy,
perhaps sometimes too easy
·
Multiple choice
answers on some quizzes make it easy for students to cheat--better are short
answer quizzes
·
Quiz and
attendance count too much toward final grade
·
Don't take away
points for missing class
·
Quizzes should
count less and student projects more
6. MID-TERM
TEST/TERM PAPER/VOLUNTARY STUDENT PROJECT/QUIZZES
·
Test and final paper
are very comprehensive
·
Final essay
allows us freedom of choosing topics
·
Mid-term
questions were in different format
·
I appreciate the
take-home final!!
·
The mid-term
allowed for personal explanations of a topic
·
Mid-term and
final are ok and fair (2)
·
Quizzes motivated
us to do the reading
·
Tests gave us
every opportunity to do well
·
Fair, simple and
recommendable
·
Exams were
worthwhile but perhaps they should not be open-book exams
·
Tests offered a
nice way to cover all the material
·
I liked that the
mid-term included multiple choice and an essay--this gave everyone an
opportunity to do well
·
Essays work the
best because the globalizatiion topic is hard to
grade
·
I like the
testing system in this class
·
I liked the fact
that extra credit is offered
·
Some questions in
mid-term were so broad that it is easy to get overwhelmed
·
We got back
quizzes each week but were not allowed to keep them as records
·
It is difficult
to grade opinions. Another way to create expertise is to have students research
specific areas and the report back on how they relate to globalization
·
Discuss the
reading and topics before testing students with quizzes
·
Maybe you should
have two quizzes, one on each reading…?
·
Quizzes were
simple but mid-term was too harsh
·
Have quizzes not
at the beginning of each class but before the break after the first 90 minutes
·
I disliked
quizzes. I did the reading and knew general ideas but had trouble grasping
specifics
·
Fewer than weekly
quizzes might be better
·
Return mid-term to
students after grading with all comments
·
Quizzes are
imperfect measure to find out if someone has done the reading
7. OTHER
COMMENTS
·
The emphasis on
quizzes forced us to do the readings from which we benefited
·
The snacks during
class-break were a good idea because the class is so long
·
The professor was
open toward students in a way I had not previously experienced and showed
respect for student ideas which is great
·
Circulating an
attendance sheet is problematic because some students missed it
·
The trip to the
UN was very interesting
·
Consider to let
students participate in course content decisions based on student interest
8. HOW DID
YOU HEAR ABOUT THE FLC?
·
In a PolSci 101 class
·
I knew it from
last semester (2)
·
From the listing
in the undergraduate bulletin (6)
·
Looked
interesting in the course catalog
·
Learned about it
at my transfer orientation
·
Heard from a
previous FLC TA
·
Told about it by a
friend
·
Heard about it through
the Sociology department
·
At advising
extravaganza day
·
Through online
registration
·
Heard it from my
roommate
·
Heard about it at
SB orientation
·
I heard about it
from Professor Kurthen
9. WHAT
ATTRACTED YOU TO REGISTER FOR THE FLC?
·
The issues
covered about globalization (2)
·
The topic and the
time (2)
·
I needed an
elective to graduate (2)
·
That it addressed
topics that other classes at SB don't
·
The title was
interesting
·
The subject
matter attracted me
·
I thought it was
a new field that had great importance and wanted to know more about it
·
It was cross-listed
as a Sociology class
·
I am an
upper-division student and it fit my interest
·
Previous
experiences with the FLC
·
I have taken
global courses before and this one seemed interesting
·
No other courses
at SB focus on globalization
·
I am a PolSci major and interested in globalization
·
The fact that it
was a 3 hour class
·
My interest in
world problems and issues
10.
Name the most important things you learned about globalization?
·
Its positive and
negative effects/Awareness of globalizations/Its effects on every aspect of
life
·
Globalization is
real/If used properly it can have a very positive effect on the world
·
A better informed
public can benefit tremendously from it/Everyone's attitude makes a
difference/Impact of U.S. on other countries is substantial
·
How governments
manipulate politics/Global economics/Role of the UN in globalization
·
The role of the
UN (or lack thereof)/Human Rights/Terrorism vs. freedom fighters
·
It's effects on
every aspect of our life/How effect differs from place to place/It's importance
in politics, society, economy etc.
·
Globalization has
pro's and con's/It spreads technology/It opens people's mind through culture
·
Learned more
about current market trends/U.S. involvement
·
People must
really come together to make changes/There are serious global issues at hand
·
Learned more
about how globalization has to do with the world and myself
·
Negative impact
of globalization on individuals and the world
·
We can make a
difference
·
The impact of
globalization processes and the role of actors and organizations
·
Positive and
negative effects of globalization in politics, economics, culture etc/We are
interdependent/Individuals can make a difference
·
There are too
many to name, such as the exploitation of less developed nations/Weapons of
Mass Destruction/War atrocities and the role of the U.S.
·
Globalization is
beneficial as well as harmful/It is a powerful force and expansive
·
Causes
/Progress/Solutions to globalization
11.
What most important thing did you learn from the UN trip?
·
The UN war
display showed just how devastating and real war really is
·
That the UN makes
a difference-I always thought they did nothing
·
Dogs in Manhattan
live better than many citizens in Pakistan
·
The UN has little
power and is only used as a "front" of big powers
·
How much people
are really working on global issues
·
The UN means
business
·
The structure of
the UN and its impact on global affairs
·
How the UN
operates
·
What the
different UN organizations do
·
How much the UN
wants the world to unite
·
The UN is less
powerful then I thought and there is too much spending for arms in the world
taking away assets from solving other problems
·
The UN is
important (not just useless) but its effectiveness depends on its members
·
Sexism is not the
same in less developed countries like Pakistan as in the U.S.
·
How many
important things the UN really does do
·
Ambassador Kamal's perspective about the UN and its relationship with
the U.S.
12. WHAT
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS REMAIN UNANSWERED IN THIS FLC CLASS?
·
What the future
will truly look like
·
I think the
questions that remain unanswered are questions the world is still trying to
answer
·
What will be the
future of globalization
·
What can we do to
change things and establish global "standards"?
·
Why is the UN the
answer to most questions in class?
·
What will become
of the world?
13. IF YOU
WERE FLC INSTRUCTOR, WHAT THREE THINGS WOULD YOU CHANGE?
·
To make the minor
into a major and offer more globalization classes
·
Grading-particularly
the quizzes
·
Discussions/Readings/Guest
Speakers
·
I really enjoyed
the way the class is structured
·
Not counting
attendance/More tests/Less readings
·
Less
ideology/More facts/Otherwise it was fine
·
Select a larger,
brighter and quieter room and make student projects a required item
·
More visual
stimulation and quizzes later in class
·
I would change
meeting times, speakers and lectures
·
Keep the
snack-break
14. WOULD YOU
REGISTER FOR THE 24-CREDIT FLC MINOR IN GLOBALIZATION?
·
Yes (12)
·
Yes, if I were
not graduating soon (2)
·
No (1)
·
No, because I am
graduating (3)
·
No, globalization
is not my particular field of interest but I would take individual classes to
broaden my horizon and be better informed
·
No, I have not
enough time for taking a global minor
15.
If you WOULD REGISTER for a global minor, Please give three main reasons
·
Helps to
understand politics and global relations/I would like to take up a career in a
similar or related field/It makes me a well-rounded person
·
I think it is an
asset given the global trends/Global awareness is critical in today's
world/There are several federated classes to pick from
·
I think the
information will be very valuable in the future for a career, personally, and
for the ethical considerations
·
This knowledge is
very important
·
It is
important/It is a new field/It is legitimate
·
Provides for a
more well-rounded resume/I am interested in the topic/Importance of
globalization
·
Makes you a
globally informed person/Keeps you up to date with current events/Opens up a
career path
·
Global
awareness/Importance of U.S. for globalization
·
It's important
for myself and for the world
·
It's an important
topic
·
This is a topic
students need to know about and should take classes
·
Have more
knowledge/share it with others/become involved in the future
·
We are living in
global times/Course fulfills DEC and is an upper division level course
·
I like the fact
that the minor incorporates a variety of federated classes
16. If Stony Brook University were to offer a major in Globalization, would you elect a major? Please give three reasons why or why not.
·
Yes (3)
·
Yes, Its relevant
to everyday life/Its beneficial information/A lot of people would be interested
if they knew more about globalization
·
Yes, it would be
great for someone with an interest in globalization
·
Yes, because
globalization is the most world changing topic
·
Yes, I have a
desire to help people in need. I am especially interested in other cultures and
want to volunteer in other countries to learn more about other cultures and
make a difference in the world
·
Yes, because it
is a topic of increasing importance and I think globalization is irreversible
·
Yes, it is
valuable for the job market in coming years
·
Yes, along with
the reasons given above the major would give me a background in a field that is
growing by the day
·
Yes, because it
is relevant to our daily life/Knowledge helps career development in any
field/The world is becoming more global and therefore this should be required
subject
·
Yes, if I were a
freshman I would perhaps chose a global minor
·
Yes, I am
interested in politics but globalization courses cover so much more
·
Yes,
globalization is the future and Stony Brook is a global university since people
here are from many countries and such a program makes sense for SBU
·
Yes, definitely-I
wish I could major but I will settle for the FLC minor because globalization is
the most important aspect of world issues to study
·
Possibly, because
it is very interesting but still today not yet practical
·
I prefer a minor
because it helps to make one a more rounded person. With a major it would be
difficult to obtain employment
·
A minor yes but
not a major because my focus is on English and Literature
·
I think it is
better suited for a minor. Globalization seems not big enough like Sociology
for a major
·
No, I am not
interested that much and attracted in a global career path
Students had five response
options: Excellent (1 point); Good (2 points); Fair (3 points); Poor (4 points)
|
|
N |
Mean |
StdDev |
|
1. Instructor uses class time effectively
|
20 |
1.25 |
.44 |
|
2. Instructor gives clear explanations |
20 |
1.25 |
.55 |
|
3. Instructor summarizes ideas effectively
|
20 |
1.40 |
.50 |
|
4. Examples and illustrations are used
well |
20 |
1.35 |
.49 |
|
5. The course is well organized |
20 |
1.25 |
.44 |
|
6. Instructor is enthusiastic about
topics |
20 |
1.15 |
.37 |
|
7. Instructor's English language competency
is |
20 |
1.25 |
.44 |
|
8. Instructor's English pronunciation is |
20 |
1.55 |
.60 |
|
9. My evaluation so far is what I
expected |
19 |
1.53 |
.61 |
|
10.
Student evaluation is fair and transparent |
19 |
1.53 |
.61 |
|
11.
The amount of work I did so far is |
20 |
1.70 |
.47 |
|
12.
Course requirements are |
20 |
1.55 |
.51 |
|
13.
Course objectives are realistic
|
20 |
1.30 |
.47 |
|
14.
Reading requirements are comparatively
|
20 |
1.85 |
.75 |
|
15.
Mid-term exam task was |
19 |
1.53 |
.70 |
|
16.
Time to finish mid-term exam was |
20 |
1.45 |
.76 |
|
17.
Student project requirement is |
19 |
1.68 |
.67 |
|
18.
Quiz requirements are |
20 |
2.20 |
.77 |
|
19.
Take home final essay requirements are |
20 |
1.35 |
.49 |
|
20.
Work load in comparison with traditional classes is |
20 |
1.55 |
.69 |
|
21.
Instructor shows respect for students |
20 |
1.05 |
.22 |
|
22.
Instructor is available for consultation |
20 |
1.15 |
.49 |
|
23.
Instructor is receptive to questions and ideas |
20 |
1.20 |
.52 |
|
24.
The TA's support for this class was |
20 |
1.55 |
.83 |
|
25.
My understanding of globalization now is
|
20 |
1.55 |
.51 |
|
26.
I would recommend taking the FLC class |
20 |
1.15 |
.37 |
|
27.
I would recommend the instructor |
20 |
1.10 |
.31 |
|
28.
I would recommend taking a Minor in Globalization |
20 |
1.40 |
.75 |
|
29.
I would recommend federated classes
|
19 |
1.32 |
.48 |
|
30.
I recommend to continue inviting guest speakers |
20 |
1.25 |
.44 |