Final Questionaire

Age: 21

Sex: female

Degree subject: Maths

Does ‘Being Bad’ relate well to the other modules you are taking?
Not at all, I took this module for fun. I'm an exchange student from America, and I'm taking 3 other modules, all of which are maths modules.

If so, how? And if not, why not?
Too much Maths gets a bit boring, so I like taking at least one module every semester that is something completely different. It keeps my mind active in different subject areas.

Have you found ‘Being Bad’ too demanding, too easy, or at an appropriate level?
For me, the level of difficulty was perfect. I was just looking for an interesting extra module, and I didn't find the module very difficult.

Do you think the list of topics covered on the module was appropriate?
I found most topic appropriate. Bandits seemed to be a bit of a stretch, I didn't find that one to be very interesting at all.

Are there any topics not included in the module that you would like to see included?
Bad politicians and bad media would be great topics, and much more relevant to modern society than some of the topics that discussed more history than current thinking.

Do you think that the format for classes has worked well?
Yes, I liked the format and think it worked well for the large class size.

What did you think of the module team?
The variety of lecturers was good for the subjective nature of most topics, better than hearing the same lecturer's opinions each week.

Do you think it would have been better to have had more:

Small group discussions?
No, I found these to waste time, unfortunately. It's just the way students are.

Discussion and debate among the class as a whole?
Yes, I liked the remotes for the masturbation lecture. I would have liked to use those more often.

Information and talk from lecturers?
There was a good amount of this; some lectures could have been a bit more interactive. For two hours, there needs to be more variety than just a lecture.

The approach taken in the module is interdisciplinary (drawing on perspectives from English Literature, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies and Politics): do you think this a useful way of approaching the topics covered in the module?
Yes, I do.

Do you think that interdisciplinary modules are a good idea?
Yes, it's important to be well-rounded and able to discuss a topic from a variety of angles.

Do you think you have benefited from the interdisciplinary approach taken in the module?
I do, but I'm also used to talking "general education" modules in America. We are required to take modules in a variety of subjects to supplement our degree(s).

Would you like to see more modules that cover this kind of subject matter?
I don't think it's necessary to have a lot of modules like this, as it's more of a general knowledge and discussion module than one that teaches specific skills or facts.

Are you planning to take the follow-up module PH2004 ‘It Shouldn’t Be Allowed’ at level 2?
No, I am only here for this semester, then I go back to my school in America.

Would you recommend ‘Being Bad’ to a friend?
Yes I would.

Do you think that the blogs (web logs) were a good idea?
Yes, it's a great way to collect assignments for such a large group, and I like the informal and interactive nature of it.

What did you think of the other assessments (e.g. would it be better to have one longer assessment rather than two shorter ones?)?
I would rather have one long assignment, as I found 300 words for a creative writing piece to be too short.

What have you learned from the module?
The motivation of some people to do various "bad" things, and how varied societies views are and have been about "deviant" behavior.

What parts of the module have you found most useful and why?
The polls in the masturbation lecture were the most useful, it was interactive and effective.

What parts do you think were a waste of time and why?
I think the assignments can be a waste of time, as they are so short. I also found some topics I wanted to write an essay about, but didn't like any of the topics.

Are there any other comments you wish to make regarding ‘Being Bad’?
If the lectures could be more interactive, I think people would stay more focused (come to class, perhaps talk less, stay until the end, etc.)