Loved her. Amazing lecturer who keeps students engaged the whole time. Used music, TV shows and movies in class which was also nice to keep engaged. Participation matters but there are many ways to get it. Graded on take home midterm, short response about movies, primary analysis paper, participation in class/forum posts, and take home final.

I took history 175B with professor Jacobson. She is one of the nicest professors I have had in my three years at UCSB. Although the course was a little demanding she was very understand and truly wants the best for her students.

The best professor I've had at UCSB. She is incredibly intelligent, passionate and kind. Both classes ( 175B &D) had 2 take home essays (midterm & final) and a few small assignments here and there. Readings were not necessary but attendance and participation are INCREDIBLY important. She is always willing to read essay outlines before they're due.

Professor Jacobson is a great professor and is very helpful if you need her, during office hours or over email. Her lectures and gauchospace page are incredibly clear and easy to follow - makes note taking and essay writing so much easier! Get ready to read but mostly all interesting and easy reads. Take this class if you love history!

Engaging lectures, addresses any student concerns amicably, and a fair marker. In terms of pure consummate professionalism, the best professor I had at UCSB.

She is an excellent lecturer, really lays out the events and is a fair grader. I learned so much from her, but don't take her if you're not a history buff! If yoy love US history you'll never miss a lecture.