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David MacFadyen
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The Russian Pop Culture class was a solid class that was well directed by Professor MacFadyen who has a very lively personality. After he covers the political base of the past 20 years he provides more detail into the cultural changes in various forms of arts, music, and movies that entertain the lives of Russians daily. I really took in alot of applicable information from just this one class and thoroughly enjoyed writing the two necessary papers. He will bring about so many different aspects of the life in Russia that anyone who takes this class will enjoy their time. Also a very understanding paper grader, if you show that you did your research he will reward you with an A.
The Russian Pop Culture class was a solid class that was well directed by Professor MacFadyen who has a very lively personality. After he covers the political base of the past 20 years he provides more detail into the cultural changes in various forms of arts, music, and movies that entertain the lives of Russians daily. I really took in alot of applicable information from just this one class and thoroughly enjoyed writing the two necessary papers. He will bring about so many different aspects of the life in Russia that anyone who takes this class will enjoy their time. Also a very understanding paper grader, if you show that you did your research he will reward you with an A.
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Classes taken: Russian 129. One of the best professors I had at UCLA. Always available in his office, wants to help students (you feel very welcome and not a burden), and replies fast to emails! For the midterm (5 pages) you get a set of essay options you can chose from and he is very willing to help you shape your paper. For the final, you chose your own topic and write research on it (10-12 pages). He will also help you find info to shape your paper. In addition, he is a very fair grader and if you are Russian or from one of the former USSR satellite states (like I am) he will help you reconnect with your culture. Make sure to attend each lecture! His lectures (especially if you are writing about Russian animation for the bulk of your work) is CRUCIAL since the readings don't talk about it much! GO TO CLASS! Summary- take him!!!
Classes taken: Russian 129. One of the best professors I had at UCLA. Always available in his office, wants to help students (you feel very welcome and not a burden), and replies fast to emails! For the midterm (5 pages) you get a set of essay options you can chose from and he is very willing to help you shape your paper. For the final, you chose your own topic and write research on it (10-12 pages). He will also help you find info to shape your paper. In addition, he is a very fair grader and if you are Russian or from one of the former USSR satellite states (like I am) he will help you reconnect with your culture. Make sure to attend each lecture! His lectures (especially if you are writing about Russian animation for the bulk of your work) is CRUCIAL since the readings don't talk about it much! GO TO CLASS! Summary- take him!!!
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