If you are a comm major you should definitely take a class with Professor Merolla, he has a really insightful and clear view on communication as a field of study and he's a great teacher. Straightforward lectures and assignments, three online exams that are easy to do well on if you take notes.

Hands down the best professor I have ever had. Merolla gives great lectures and his courses never fail to be interesting and thought provoking. If you're a comm student, definitely take one of his courses.

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.