She will treat you like an english major. So do the readings, contribute to discussions, and start those papers EARLY. Her feedback is great, but you have to earn the grade. Tests are either shockingly easy if you memorize the right things (done in 10 mins), or IMPOSSIBLE if you don't. Very, very difficult class, but you can learn a lot from her.

Easily the worst class I have taken at my time at UCSB. The tests were unnecessarily hard and based on books that we were supposed to memorize. This class was absolutely not worth the time or effort and there was no support from the teacher. Do not take her classes.

Took a midterm that was never graded. Professor unaccessible outside of class. Entire grade based off of one essay, super vague prompt. Readings boring and long and often. Went to TA's office hours and followed advice to a tee, still received a B+.

The lectures are kind of boring and repetitive but Prof. Delombard does encourage participation and is more than happy to discuss things outside of class. Prof. Delombard wanted to try a new type of grading criteria (pretty good one) and had said that in a kinda condescending way. The lectures are not like that, but it left a lasting impression.

Personally, I thought Professor DeLombard was a pleasure to learn from. Think many people are being unfair to her and the quality of the work she presents. Of course, if you're just gonna be on your phone and scroll for the entire period, you're not gonna learn jack all. However, it is lecture and reading heavy, so if that isn't your thing....

Interesting class. Can get boring but do the readings and attend lecture and you will get an A!