Presentation of research completed or in progress by students, faculty and guest speakers followed by critical discussion of the issues raised.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

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Units

Pass no pass

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Graduate students only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
These majors only comm
ELDER K
Katherine Elder
5.0
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Fall 2025 . Elder K
SSMS 1009
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15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
Winter 2026 . Elder K
SSMS 1009
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15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
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COMM1 . Elder K 9 Days Ago

She substituted for another teacher halfway through the quarter, but made the transition very smooth. Concepts were explained clearly and had helpful examples, which made the content easier to understand. Tests were chill for the most part.

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COMM1 . Elder K 2 Months Ago

Literally the Lebron of Profs. Easy class, interesting lectures, extremely helpful, and very personable. I genuinely don't think it's possible to be a better prof than this.

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COMM1 . Elder K 3 Months Ago

Love Dr. Elder! Her lectures were so fun and she obviously cares so much about her students. 3 tests throughout the quarter but if you study the study guide given to us they are so easy. Final paper was trickier and my TA wasn't that helpful and confused me more, but I got it done eventually. I recommend for an easy GE!

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COMM1 . Elder K 3 Months Ago

Extremely nice professor who cares about her students. Her lectures were fun and engaging, and actually showed how concepts are shown in the real world. She had three quizzes, which were light, occasional writing assignments, and a 6-8 paper, which was honestly not that bad. If you want an easy GE, take her.

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COMM1 . Elder K 3 Months Ago

My favorite professor so far at UCSB. She is seriously the best, and I learned so much. There is 3 tests throughtout the quarter and a big 8 page final paper. Other small assignments as well

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COMM1 . Elder K 3 Months Ago

Katie is an excellent professor. Her lectures are engaging and blend key terms with helpful videos that make concepts easy to understand. The class has three tests and one final paper, all manageable if you attend lectures. I'd gladly take another class with her.

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COMM 593A
0 / 0 Full
Directed Reading
T B A
COMM 594CE
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Special Topics: Community-Engaged Communication Research
Dan Lane 4.7
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12:00 PM - 14:50 PM
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Political Communication
Dan Lane 4.7
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12:00 PM - 14:50 PM
COMM 596A
0 / 15 Enrolled
Directed Research
T B A
COMM 597
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T B A
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Master's Thesis Research and Preparation
T B A