If you don't do the work you will regret it, but...what a relief to have a professor with high expectations AND the ability to teach fascinating content in a clear, patient, and insightful manner. If you want to get your money's worth, take his classes. If you want to glide by there are plenty of other profs in the department who will oblige.

Flanagin has boring lectures and his exams are pretty tricky. He likes getting into arguments with his students and calling them out in front of the entire class so be prepared for that. I would never take him again just because of the way he treats his students and the fact that he doesn't seem like he enjoys being in class at all.

Flanagin's lectures are packed with information, which he presents in an engaging and accessible manner. I learned more in his courses than in most of my other classes combined. He expects a lot, but also will help you do your best. Show up, do the work, learn a lot. Simple.

Best classes I ever had at UCSB. Knowledgeable prof who has your best interests in mind. Engaging lectures full of relevant information. Covers current theory and research and teaches you how to digest research for yourself. Honestly, he was inspiring.

Flanagin is a very tough professor but he is very educated on the topics he talks about. There is a strict no phone policy, attendance is basically mandatory, there is 2 midterms and a final that are multiple choice for the most part but are very specific. Overall its a hard class, but very interesting and you will not be bored.

Lots of interesting content and great lectures...you get your money's worth for sure. You can't just wing the exams, be sure to actually study and pay attention in class. Very helpful if you go to the office hours but be sure to take good notes.