professor robinson is less than accommodating. his online courses expect you to read well over 100pages a week, attend a three hour lecture, and write a 1500 word paper each week. if you're looking for an easy A, this class is NOT it. he won't even let you email him, let alone hear you out about your concerns.

Worst class ever. Professor who doesn't care about his students at all.

No tests. 3 long papers ( 1 about 2 movies, 1 about news articles and 1 about the novel), weekly assignments about readings and iclicker. Click in 3 times for each class meetup. You have to put in work for an A. You need the course reader. Don't need to do reading, skim thru them for the assignments. Offers extra credit Very long class. Dry lecture

It's true that he assigns a lot of reading and papers but they are graded liberally and you get a lot out of the readings. By far my favorite professor. He genuinely cares about his classes so much and exposes you to the reality of our world's problems. 10/10 recommend.

Robinson is one of the most intelligent and entertaining professors I have had at UCSB thus far. He assigns quite a bit of reading and writing assignments, which can be stressful but never insanely dense. This class was 3 hours long yet he somehow always kept my attention the entire 3 hours, I think that says enough about how great of a prof he is.

Professor Robinson is amazing in that he provides a completely different yet accurate analyses and perspective on capitalism. He sounds opinionated, but 100% of what he says are literal facts and statistics he pulls out of studies. Attendance through iClicker but class was 1x/week so not asking for too much. Reading heavy (but fun) +powerful films.

This is teachers probably the most cutthroat teacher on campus. Does not care about the students one bit when it comes to lectures. Participation is based on clickers and he does multiple clicks throughout the class, and if you miss ONE of those clicks, you get an absent for the day, no excuses. barely extra credit and doesnt care for your success

Amazing professor! I've taken 130SG, 130LA, and 130GR with him. Kind of disappointed he doesn't teach more undergrad courses. You'll have to skim the readings and pinpoint the main ideas. Gives great alternative points to generally held truths in society. Definitely won't regret taking his courses !

This is the class I learned the most in during all my time at UCSB. It is also one of the most difficult classes I've taken. Workload is no joke. Don't take it if you aren't passionate about Latin America and sociology. If you are, it's amazing. I-clicker tests/attendance are VERY annoying. Robinson thinks he's amazing (he is) but that can be eh..

Prof. Robinson is a very passionate professor here, making his classes very interesting. He has so much experience and lectures aren't enough time to cover it! No tests, just reading logs and 3 essays! The third essay is a take home final 7-8 pages. He also offers lots of extra cred. This class was really eye opening, everyone should take it

Robinson is the most passionate, analytical, and intelligent professor I have had in 2 years at SB. Lectures are extremely clear and thought out and he gives generous time for people to ask questions that he responds to well. This mans been all over the world, serious experience. You have to have good work ethic to enjoy it tho!HAVE TO TAKE A CLASS

This guy is hands down the most intelligent person I have ever encountered. This class was absolutely eye opening. No tests but there are a few papers/quizzes on the readings and he gives a lot of e.c opps so its really easy to get an A. Really fair, honest, and kind. (don't fall asleep though, he will call you out but duh cause thats super rude)

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Great Class for social justice warriors and marxists!

Professor Robinson is one of the most brilliant, articulate, and genuinely passionate professors I've had during my stay at UCSB. The long lectures are completely interesting, the material is structured in a way that makes it easy to follow. Read and the pop quizzes/essays are a breeze. You HAVE to take a class with Robinson before you leave.

3 short papers, 1 long final paper, 4 pop quizzes & plenty of e/c opportunities. He's 1 of the BEST professors I've ever had. His lectures are long, but he makes them super interesting. I learned so much during every lecture. He's amazing. Highhhlly recommend. Don't leave ucsb without taking a class with him!

You only meet 10 times. Not a bad class overall. I learned a lot about the true nature of many global inequalities. He says it's impossible to reach him by e-mail. About 5 short papers (under 4 pgs) including the last paper (6-8 pgs). Pop quiz generally every time there is nothing due but there are exceptions to this rule. Lots of xtra credit B+

Great professor- by far my favorite at UCSB. He's very knowledgable, his lectures are long but he is so energetic that you won't fall asleep. He does take attendance several times each class but overall, his class is great.

Robinson is a solid professor. He is especially qualified to teach about Latin America given his experience there. His lectures are compelling and it is impossible for his knowledge to not rub off on others. It was a privilege to have been his student.

Truly one of the best and inspiring professors I have ever had. A true activist and very helpful if you go and talk to him during office hours. A bit awkward at first but he is just shy, I think. Attendance is mandatory and the readings are interesting. I loved that there were no exams. Take him before you graduate!

My impression of Robinson on the first lecture was really positive. He's passionate ad well-spoken. However, as someone not terribly interested in the subject, I found this class disorganized, overwhelming, and unsatisfying. Only papers, no tests, but being forced to come to this class for 3 hrs a week was almost torture by the end of the quarter.

You either love him or hate him. +: Lectures are interesting, good movies and guests, very passionate prof, I came out feeling like I learned a TON, helpful TAs, no big exams. -: prof has radical views, intimidating, disorganized handing back assignments, mandatory attendance. If you are interested in globalization or latin america take this class!

Highly recommend. 3 hour lecture once a week (no section!). Class is actually taught by the professor. Attendance is mandatory but class is pretty interesting most of the time. Cool with taking notes on lap top. 4 pop quizzes on weekly readings. Only other work is 4 essays (just 4 pages pretty standard). Pretty easy class overall! Great professor:)

This class is terrible. A ton of reading & writing. Pop quizzes, mandatory attendance & him & his TAs patrol the room for people using fb. Avoid this class like the plague.