<p>what do you kno about brilliant and palmer in american studies? rate my prof says brilliant is a lot of work and not easy, same for palmer. any info about reading, exams, projects? thanks</p>
<p>Palmer and Brilliant are ‘young’ professors who are actually in touch with the concerns of the students they teach and actually seem to enjoy teaching. Yes, they push hard and they do assign a lot of work, but they also give constructive feedback, good criticism and encourage the love of learning. I had both of them multiple times and their classes rank among my favorites. Professor Moran (I hope she still teaches) is also wonderful. They are all certainly shining lights in a sea of otherwise blanketed in ivory towerers who don’t give a crap about undergrads and feel like teaching is beneath them. Cal needs -more- professors like Palmer, Brilliant, and Moran.</p>
<p>Highly recommended!</p>