I took 109 with Thomas and it was super chill. Lots of weekly assignments but they're pretty easy and fun (mostly discussion posts or short writings). Big paper due at the end but he really guides you through the process and gives you a lot of creative freedom/flexibility.

He's so nice and passionate about the subject. You are graded on class journal (basically, were you in class) and the homework assignments (which are pretty minor) and only one major assignment which is the final paper. You write about any movie/TV show/video game that you choose. It's a great class and a very reasonable amount of work

You write write write in this class. Get help with grammar if an international student or your grade won't be so good. I liked this class, it was interesting. Get ready to watch some old movies, some scary ones and some weird ones.

Prof. Thomas is one of the nicest and kindest instructors at UCSB. I reached out to him out of desperation for a personal matter and he helped me with all he can. He is an angel. Just take his class, you wont regret it.