Professor Marwell can initially come off as intimidating, but stick around a while and you'll realize she's actually quite kind and funny. This class challenged me to be concise in my work and to keep up with the material, however, the workload was not at all unreasonable and she was a very fair grader. This class was not only insightful and engaging, but fun, too. Daily presentations on the material helped to break up lectures, but lectures were lively and kept you on your toes. Class participation is a must, but she really just wants you to say what's on your mind in a thoughtful and concise manner and exhibit that you have even the most elementary understanding of the material.