BOOORING most of the time, and lectures are too condensed to get everything down. Tests dont even cover half of what he says. Class is pretty difficult, and I'm a poli-sci major. The tests are there to trick you- best possible answer out of a bunch of correct answers. RAWRRR Bimber, but a really nice guy.

This class wasn't that bad. I'm not a Pol Sci major, so I just took for gen ed requirement. Bimber is a good lecturer, but the class focuses too much on the reading. Doesn't talk too much about current events, more history. Take section with MARIO! I would've been so lost without him.

Very good lecturer and speaker, recommend taking a laptop to his class as he has lots to say; just listen carefully and you should do fine. Tests are based on the reading; I got lucky and didn't do too much of it and got a B. 10 page paper, however, may throw you off but it's a lot of room to express your analysis of political science.

cool guy but requires a lot of work. dont take unless you are truly interested in political science...class is really boring and there isnt much notes to take. if you like politics then you will like this class. mid/final were manageable but def not easy.

Bimber is very intelligent! and i highly recommend taking his class. His tests are very straightforward. As long as you attend class, and do the reading you should be fine... I also recommend mario as a TA i heard he has his own website and gives his students test notes and term paper tips...

This was a really challenging class, but it was incredibly interesting and helpful! Prof Bimber is very intelligent and willing to help if needed. He doesn't rely on lecture notes so attendance is important (along with reading) but if you put in the effort you will get a good grade. Take this class!!!

Bimber is freaking amazing. I love this class. DO NOT take Kathleen for a TA. She's mean to some students and she's not really all that smart. She's useless and complains a lot.

The material was very difficult and the tests are quite stressful, but you learn a lot in this class. The material was dry at times, but the professor did a great job.

Good lecturer, but talks really fast so hard to take notes. There is a LOT of reading in this class. Midterm and Final was HARD! I would not take this class unless you want to have your head in a book all the time. There is a lot of information and only asked for a little of it on the exam. Everything on the test is short answer. He grades hard.

One of the best Political Science courses I have ever taken. He knows what he is talking about and is very approachable, the paper is long, but doable, there is enough info to get it done. I recommend taking this class.

Bimber is a good speaker and the course material is interesting to learn about. However, the class is pretty challenging. There is a lot of reading that you will be accountable for on the tests. Also, the tests ask very specific questions that are in short answer format (you must answer them all). This made the class a lot less enjoyable.

He is a very good professor and his lectures are VERY clear and a lot of interesting material to learn. He seems very intellectual in the subject matter. Plus, I find him a bit sexy.

This man is cold and heartless interested only in his own gain no matter what the cost to his students. On that note i would say make sure you sight EVERYTHING!!

I think that Bimber is an excellent lecturer and an intelligent man. If you read and go to lectures, you will definitely be successful in this class.

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One of the best professors at UCSB. Challenging, but makes learning about American government comprehensible by relating it to real life events college students enjoy!

Tests are really hard, braod, and difficult to prepare for, but Bimber is a great lecturer. This class will either teach you to be a good student or drown you. Don't have Derek as a TA, he tries to be fun, but ends up being unfocused and unhelpful.

Bimber is flat out brilliant. He is an excellent speaker, too. HOWEVER, this does not make for a) an easy class, or b) an enjoyable class. His tests ask VERY specific questions, meaning that you will have to pay close attention to huge load of reading. Interesting, but hard to get an A.

hard class, hard tests, lots of reading, long paper, but well worth the work. bimber is so cool.

Bimber knows how to lecture. Lectures are VERY interesting and he makes good points! But a LOT of reading.One 10 pagepaper: "Does the government dowhat thepeople want (delegate) or does it do what it thinks is right (trustee)?" VERY EASY and BROAD paper.Dont have FRANCOIS as a TA. CLASS RECOMENDED.

Worst lower divison class ever! His TA ( DEREK) is a **** and a bigot. He is unperdictable and hard to follow. Stay away from taking this class unless you want to read day and night! His TA's killed my dreams although Bimber was an excellent orator. He is unorganized and unperdictable too!

extremely hard for a lower division class. dont take it for an easy A..lectures were interesting and informative. midterm and final were difficult..questions coming from lecture, textbook, and reader. TA's are hard graders, nitpicky on short answer questions. LOTS of reading..be prepared to STUDY!!!

This guy killed my dreams! His TA's suck, especially Derek- he is a bigot! Too much reading and studying and its all worthless! He is a good lecturer but hardly uses any of his lecture notes on the midterm and final~ avoid this class unless you want to read all ****en day long and write a paper!