Analysis and synthesis of current persuasion theory to understand how messages influence attitudes and behaviors. Topics covered include: theories for altering attitudes and behaviors, the persuasion process, and the use of persuasion in applied contexts.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNot open to freshmen
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeTook 3 week version over the summer and it was good because there wasnt any hw just have to watch lecture videos and do the questions within those. The tests weren't a cakewalk but still easy considering I didnt really study (you get to make a cheat sheet). If you are considering a heavy summer courseload, dont worry if this is one of your classes.
nabi is kind, an enthusiastic speaker, knowledgeable, and good at answering questions. no homework ever. expected to read the textbook but i got an A without ever opening it. show up to lecture, take good lecture notes, go to office hours, and you'll do well. plus, she gave us all extra credit and weighted whichever exam we did better on higher!
I find it hard to pay close attention in lectures because the course material simply does not interest me...Nice lady but I believe this class could be far more interesting and engaging than what it is. Kinda painful.
great lectures, easy to understand and follow, very very caring about students and a very very smart lady. love her
She talks fast and only gives examples about vaping. She actually hates vaping so much, and I am not sure why. Also does not post slides, and if you try to take a picture she is going to single you out in front of the entire class. The course is so theory-based that it gets so boring. Online tests, but they are hard and have no study guide
Professor Nabi is my favorite professor at UCSB. She makes sure to give examples for all concepts which allows students to understand the material better. There was one midterm, one final and a small paper, which were all online.