Super awesome professor - midterm and final were both an essay prompt with the prompt given beforehand. She gave 3 pop quizzes on current events, but they were super well-explained so they were not big stressors. Although the textbook is not mandatory, I would totally get it because it helped me a lot with the class.

The textbook was very easy to read and understand. Her lectures are based off of the reading, so if you skip class you will most likely be very lost and confused. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you want to pass the class I recommend that you attend because the material is dense. Biweekly quizzes and 3 papers, if you want an A you must read!

My favorite professor at UCSB. The topics are very interesting. The professor is also very caring.

Straightforward class. Not too hard if you devote time to it. Lectures can be a little monotonous but aren't too bad. Sections are super helpful, and you do weekly writing responses in section. 1 midterm and 1 final exam, both of which are pretty easy if you study lecture notes. I didn't do most of the reading and I did well in the class.

Brysk is a good lecturer and knows a lot about the material she teaches. She respects students who work hard and tries to help anyone struggling with grades or the subject matter. She breaks up the essay requirement into three short essays that are all pretty easy. If you have to take global 120, take it from Brysk!

Brysk is a very fair teacher. She will omit any test questions that more than half of the class got wrongs. She wants to test fairly and will adjust the syllabus to do so. She is also sweet! The only downside is that her lectures are a bit bland. She sort of just talks at you. If you do the readings, you should be fine missing lectures