Very disorganized class, with few transitions between topics. Section was much more helpful, but lecture itself was really hard to stay awake in. The material itself wasn't too dry, and the textbook is optional. Just don't take this class expecting some super interesting take on Islamic art. BUT the midterm, paper, and final aren't too difficult.

She is willing to help, but the material will not interest you if you don't like art history. It is unclear what she expects you to know for the exams. You can get an A if you're willing to work. I did. Sometimes lecture was dull, but I only fell asleep once. I went in with high expectations and was disappointed, but I don't regret taking it.

This class was so disorganized and you can barely understand her. Impossible not to fall asleep and attendance is mandatory. Not to mention the material is so DRY you could kill yourself. Avoid this class as a G.E. at all costs.

Worst teacher ever. Her notes and lectures were ridiculously hard to follow and it is impossible to remember the names and spellings of all the artworks.

Professor is very hard to follow. She grades very harshly and is disorganized in grading/assignments. She doesn't even input anything into the grade book so you have no idea what grade you have. Her quizzes are sparse and oddly specific. The lectures don't prepare you for the quizzes. Huge project and final for last class.

easy class for me though, and she is really really nice

She tends to teach very passionately which is amazing yet the questions are formulated off of her own knowledge and seem almost like trick questions 90% of the time, if you're one to psyche yourself out on questions in class, any of her classes are not for you. Barely any assignments so one or two bad grades can really run you your quarter

do not take her classes unless you're willing to change the grading option to pass/fail bc of how bad of a teacher she is

Professor Khoury's lectures are so hard to follow and disorganized. Very few assignments make it hard to actually get points in the class. Readings are not helpful. I suggest not taking a class of Khoury's.

She was super sweet when I had her online. She made sure the class was accommodated for during covid by letting us retake quizzes. Midterm/Final were really difficult and shes specific about certain details. As a Middle Eastern studies major and I knew the information before she was taught it but missed points bcI didn't mention specific details.

Khoury is nice person with a cute sense of humor but she's an absolute WRECK of a professor. She is extremely unorganized and scattered while simultaneously expecting the world from her students. Asking her for clarification will only get you a response with your question framed back at you. Its more hassle than its worth, everything is UNCLEAR.

She's a wonderful person however, as a professor she's infuriating. Her lectures are just impossible to follow, she misspells artists names constantly, randomly takes attendance, makes up random assignments on the spot there's absolutely no prep or even discussion of tests, most of the works I studied I googled, Interesting content but not worth it

She is very nice and super passionate. However, she puts next to nothing on her slides so if you don't go to lecture & pay attention you probably won't pass. She takes random attendance & will call you out for clicking your pen or being on your phone. Also doesn't allow laptops. Readings are all posted online, but you'll be tested on the content.

This professor was the worst I have had at UCSB! She is extremely disorganized yet expects her students to somehow follow along. She always says "I forgot where we left off last". She provides no study guide and her tests are extremely specific! If I were you I would avoid this professor at all costs!

Do NOT take this class even if you need it for an Ethnicity or Cultures requirement. Her lectures are disorganized and unclear. She expects students to make her class the highest importance and will mark you down for the tiniest things on exams. I'm an art history major and typicaly do extremely well but am expecting a mediocre grade for this class

By far the worst teacher I have ever had. Save yourself! Do not EVER take any of her classes.

Just read from her reader and memorize all the artists the day before the tests.

She's not that bad of a prof, this class was pretty easy. short midterm/quiz, easy final, 2 group projects. she grades fairly easy. the class and her lectures are kinda boring, and the projects aren't fun but all groups get As.

She is the worst teacher I have ever had. Her lectures are hard to follow and really unorganized. If you ask any questions she assumes you haven't done the reading and won't answer your questions. She is an extremely picky grader.

b-0-r-i-n-g!!! high pitched voice, gets really pissed if you miss class or are late, even though shes always five minutes late and take another ten to set up the computer and slides etc. She goes off on tangents about absolutely nothing, and its hard to tell what is important to know and what is just her yammering about random crap.

I don't know about all the negative comments. I took two consecutive survey courses with her, and I really learned a lot. she specializes in architecture, so I guess that's why 6B people don't like it so much. it's Islamic architecture really. rarely any paintings. but she was pretty organized and on top of things for the two quarters I had her.

This was a horrible class. She's not a very nice person in the class, but she's pretty nice outside randomly. Maybe art history people like her...

Had her for Islam Archit and it was a great class. The material sometimes is overwhelming and seemingly unorganized, but she clarifies everything during OH. Her slides and info posted online are very helpful. She will look over your papers if you get a rough draft done early. Work hard and show up EARLY for her OH and you'll be fine.

I literally almost fell out of my chair from boredom on many occasions in her class. There are only so many floorplans of mosques one can look at. I was there in '95 and I think the dean had to get involved because everyone was failing the course.