This course is about how technologies and people have evolved together over time.Although we are surrounded by technologies in our daily lives we rarely consider the tremendous impacts they are having on us, the complex historical circumstances that result in the adoption and use of particular tools, and the complicated relations between technologies and society. The intention is to understand thesocial and historical co-evolution of technologies by examining theories of human behavior and society as well as research evidence in these domains. Ultimately, the goal is to generate a complete and contextualized understanding of technologies and social relations that is both historically rich and currently relevant.
4
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNot open to freshmen
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeI don't get all the whiners on here. If the scores on tests were poor -- which was rarely the case -- he curves (big time) in our favor to make the grades better. I learned more in this class than all my other Comm classes put together. Funny guy, great lectures, explains things really well. Very helpful if you just approach him and ask.
Never ever take a class with this guy. Seriously the worst professor I have ever had. makes his test incredibly difficult on overly specific topics, over 50% of the class failed one of his midterms because he made it too hard (he said this himself). Class is graded on three tests and attendance is 8.3% of the grade. avoid his class at all costs.
The lectures were super informative and he clearly knows what he's talking about. Likes to interact with the class, so it kept people interested.
Honestly one of my favorite comm professors. No assignments which is great. Tests were difficult but doable if you study a little. readings are straightforward and supplement lectures very well. Not sure why people dont like his attitude, hes a really cool guy and always has an interesting, random story that relates to lecture.
Graded on two midterms that are difficult even if you read everything and review the notes. He also has a condescending character that is unlike every other COMM professor at UCSB.
He had interesting lectures but anything he says could be on the exams!!! His class is graded on random attendance, midterm, & final. Our class did pretty bad on the exams (they are really difficult but "fair") so he curved the finals grades for a lot of people. Not a class to slack off in. cool guy at some times but you really need to put in work