Great lecturer, and really funny! Summer session is definitely easier and more relaxed compared to a typical quarter. Readings are interesting and not difficult to keep up with. Attendance is crucial, as he examines specific quotes and symbols during lectures that definitely appear on quizzes/tests.

one of my favorite professors ever at UCSB. third time taking his class. love love love him. expectations are very clear. he doesn't expect much more than thoughtful discussion.

Finished my Upper-div seminar with Donnelly and this class was probably my favorite of the quarter. You get the sense that he genuinely cares about the material/students, and lectures were always interesting. Haven't received my grade yet, but I wouldn't say his class was "easy." Regardless, I highly recommend taking any course with him!

Incredible professor and an INSANELY good class. Powerful and analytical lectures that are especially relevant now, but I've heard from former students that he always makes them very timely. Extremely interesting readings, good mix of essays and exams, and I love that he takes our feedback into account. One of the best English classes at UCSB!

He's an incredible lecturer and super funny. He keeps lecturers interesting, entertaining, up-to-date with current events, and relevant. His analysis of the texts are very interesting and relate to pop culture and current events which he explains in class, and they're things I wouldn't have noticed otherwise. I love his teaching and his class!

Be prepared to read read read, and have fun