Easy class but difficult to pay attention to, stopped going to lecture early on. Agree with the "too much text on slides" complaint. Not as interesting as you'd expect it to be. If you don't care and just want an easy class, take it. As a history major, probably the least interesting history class I've taken, despite the cool premise. Nice guy tho

Like another review said, I kinda feel bad rating him so poorly because he's such a nice guy but his lectures are INCREDIBLY dull, slides have WAYYYY too much text to absorb, and readings are super long and tedious. Speaking as a history major, this class is one to avoid, but it's absolutely free if you're looking for an easy A+ without attending.

Fantastic lectures, clearly very passionate about the topic. Class is pretty easy as long as you do the readings and go to lecture. Great class!

I almost feel bad rating Roberts so poorly but he is not an effective lecturer. Slides have too much text and it's hard to know what to take away from them, delivery is boring and I never feel like I learn anything. It's prob one of the easiest classes on this campus but if you think you're going to learn about samurai by taking this, you're wrong

Easy and interesting class, No separate final/midterm. lecture, reading, quizes each week. Super easy and 1 timeline u can fill out throughout the quarter. And 2 two-pgers that are so easy. Definently recommend for easy A if you need UD Credit.

One of the best professors I've had at UCSB. The History of the Samurai was a really interesting class and Roberts taught it very well. Lectures were fun to go to but not really crucial. I really enjoyed the readings, too. Would highly recommend for history students. Great professor and great guy.