This is my second time taking one of Merolla's classes and he has to be one of the best professors on campus if not THE best. He is extremely good at presenting and lecturing about the subjects which makes learning genuinely fascinating. He really cares about his students and it's reflected in his organized class format. I HIGHLY recommend him!

Professor Merolla was a great/caring teacher and very knowledgeable about nonverbal communication. Most lectures were interesting but sometimes they could get boring. The quizzes and papers are not hard but you do have to do the work to get a good grade.

Professor. Merolla is the best and kindest professor I've ever had at UCSB! He is very professional and kind. And he is a professor who is very valuable to know. Definitely recommend him!

Dr. Merolla is easily one of the best COMM professors in the department, and personally my favorite at UCSB. Grading consisted of three online quizzes (18% each), a short writing assignment (16%), and the final essay (5 pages, 30%). Lectures were amazing and the readings were relevant. I highly recommend this professor and any of his courses.

I took this course when a portion of the quarter was online and I thought that the online and in-person lectures were both great! The recorded lectures are very well produced and interesting to watch. There were two written assignments and three quizzes which were open-note! Very easy and interesting class and I would definitely take it again.

I am a senior about to graduate and this class was literally my favorite at UCSB. Merolla's lectures are so organized and concise. He is always available after class to answer any questions. The TA-Rebe is amazing she is very accomodating and is always available to answer questions, and is so helpful during office hours too!