This is probably one of the easiest classes on UCLA's campus, and one of the most interesting. Dr. Leap is an incredible lady and it was really an honor being in her class. There is no homework for this class, and your grade depends on a midterm and take home final, which are based on the readings, lectures, and TA lectures (the TAs lecture on their dissertation topics). As long as you take notes, pay attention in class, and do the readings, you will likely get an A.

In regards to the lectures, I don't think I've ever been more engaged with any class or professors. Dr. Leap has brought me to tears several times in her class, and I feel like I'm a better student and person because of it! Highly recommend this class to any pubaff major/minor, or anyone just looking for upper division credit!

Professor Leap is the best professor anyone could ever ask for. Her lectures are incredibly engaging and she gives so many examples it's almost impossible to leave class without learning something. There is only a midterm and final which are also really easy IF you have done the readings which involved 3 books; all of which were fairly interesting. She is however incredibly strict in regards to the use of technology. If you are caught she will drop your final grade by entire letter. Professor Leap is phenomenal though so if you get the chance you should take this class. It is the easiest A ever!

Jorja Leap is a really engaging professor. She lectures at a comfortable speed for you to take notes and highlights what will be on the exams. Her lectures are engaging in a sense where you will not feel bored or tired while listening to her. She is very very strict on technology, so don't use it in class unless you want to be publicly shamed for doing so. She prioritizes students to learn the material rather than worry about grades, so her midterm and final exams are very easy as long as you do the four main readings (which are all, for the most part, pretty good but long) and study the lectures. I would highly recommend this professor to anyone!

Professor Leap was a very nice professor. She has engaging lectures that cover a wide range of topics and she is not very tough on classwork. There was one midterm that did require knowledge of the readings, and one take home final paper that is a lot easier if you do the readings, but still possible to complete if you haven't as long as you know someone who has. She has a very strict policy regarding cell phones, laptops, etc. in class they are just straight up off limits. She also grades attendance strictly but you can show up 20 mins late