This class was great! In fact, the people who think the prof. is an ass and think the class was hard have issues. He is not an ass, he just has a great sense of humor. Plus, as long as you pay attention in lecture and write down everything he says, you'll easily ace the class. No need to read the book. Everyone should take this class!
This was one of the best classes I've ever taken. The material was interesting, the tests and assignments were easy, and I think the professor is absolutely hilarious. I honestly have no idea why people don't like him. My advice: go to lecture and pay attention, but there is no need to read the book. I defintely recommend this class!
One of the best classes ive taken here at UCSB, great lectures, easy labs, tests are not easy but not hard, interesting material.
This is one of the best classes I have taken at UCSB, it gives you a lot of perspective on the situation of the world. A lot of people think Montello is an arrogant ass, but I think thats what makes him entertaining.
write down every idiotic and anachronistic story/recipe/joke he says because he puts them on tests... he rushes through the lecture very quickly and does not have power-point... there are better classes out there!
this man is amazing simply because he is such an ass. if you're not a geography major now...then you will be when he's done with you!
Your lucky if you can make it half way through his lecture and its only once a week. I would usually leave early wanting to rip my hair out. He talks fast and rambles on so much that you have absolutely no idea what to write down, and all of the stuff you do write down isn't even on the test. My first C at UCSB! Horrible...spare yourself.
the prof is an arrogant ass and gives u no slack at all... but the class is only once a week with a midterm and final but he tests on every picky detail... STUDY
such a jerk. don't expect him to help you with anything.
very rude and crude. he is sarcastic in a bitter way.
He is my favorite teacher at UCSB. Both funny and interesting. The class is very easy.
He thinks that just because he is an assistant dean at this school that he can make students' lives miserable. he is out to get students and does not care about helping them. he is not understanding by any means.
This professor is the bigest **** i have ever met! he is on a power trip and does not give a **** about any students' needs.
Great Prof.! One of the best I've had. Very knowledgeable and well-spoken. Funny sense of humor--cares to liven up the class. Definitely take Geog 5 or 50!
The class was easy but the TA's graded hw very harshly!
Easy class with great lectures. Funny and Entertaining Professor. Its more than just learning the countries. Highly recommend this class.
everyone should take take geog 5
Its a good class, make sure you go to all the lectures though!
A very knowledgable professor but i was sometimes unhappy with his somewhat arrogant manner and debasing treatment of students
Always animated, cheesy sense of humor but it makes you laugh. He is very well-spoken, articulate, educated, omniscient in his field(i've read about theories and studies of his in other classes). Overall good, he actually attempts to make class fun.
Great class! I loved the music, recipes, videos, slides and the guest speakers. I learned a lot about our country. Montello has a good sense of humor even if he is rather arrogant. This class is one of the reasons why I'm changing my major to geography.
I learned the countries
He is awesome and he always has good TA's usually hot ones too.
Very easy class. Very helpful. Some things are shady on explanation. Good prof.
