Donnelly is one of my favorite professors by far. He's smart, caring, hilarious, and shows a genuine passion for your learning. He's definitely not easy, but if you go to lecture, do the reading, and try, it's a very do-able class.

one of my favorite professors ever at UCSB. third time taking his class. love love love him. expectations are very clear. he doesn't expect much more than thoughtful discussion.

There was not one day that Professor Donnelly didn't draw out laughter from his students while offering incredibly life-changing literary critique. His passion for literature really shows and draws you in to be interested in it as well. I never thought I'd love a class so much. Do the readings! They're all amazing (we read the Hunger Games).

Finished my Upper-div seminar with Donnelly and this class was probably my favorite of the quarter. You get the sense that he genuinely cares about the material/students, and lectures were always interesting. Haven't received my grade yet, but I wouldn't say his class was "easy." Regardless, I highly recommend taking any course with him!

Donnelly is such a nice man! He is quite funny and loves to talk about his material. He is dreamy and i love is kiwi accent!! I wish i could take another class with him next quarter! All full!? = (

He is a great professor, and is enthusiastic about the material. The required reading is on the heavier side but he's a fair grader on papers. Very helpful and his New Zealand accent is hot.