freakin hard teacher - probably the hardest in the department. took him also for comm 116 - only because i needed units, otherwise would never have taken him again. may seem deceiving because he is personable, but lectures are EXTREMELY detailed, and the exams are IMPOSSIBLE to get an A (sometimes even a B) despite his curves. dont take.

Both 116 and 118 were great classes. Yes, he is a tough professor, but that's just because he's an expert in his field which is always a good thing. Lectures were easy to take notes on because he uses powerpoint and gives excellent examples. If you study well for the tests, they are not that hard. Apply yourself and it's possible to get an A.

He is a great lecturer and uses powerpoint, which makes it easy to take notes. Howerver, his tests are extremely hard!!! You must do all the reading and go to EVERY lecture to do even decent.

4 years since graduating, I'm fully appreciating his classes. Very relevant, very applicable, and right on the money. Great professor, and the only one whose lectures I still think about. Very helpful and caring too. Worth the work.

Cocky Professor, but I enjoyed the class. Hard to get an A, but I did it.

this class was brutal...had to drop it.

He is EXTREMELY hard and insane test creator. He covers an impossible amount of info. in one day. If you have to take it, do so in the summer... there is no essays and class is more personalized.

Dreaded going to every class...knows his stuff, but is ridiculously pompous. I've had profs in the past who were just as intelligent (or more so), but were much more approachable. You get the feeling he's only out for himself, and isn't much interested in helping students. I wouldn't take another class from him unless I had no choice.

the most ridiculous professor at UCSB. very rude, unapproachable, and intimidating. purposely condescending, as if he trying to make others feel bad and himself better. reminds me of the bully in elementary school. would never take a class with him, let alone be in a conversation together

Flannagin was the most unfriendly professor I had at UCSB. He is intimidating and condescending. His classes are tough - he is very demanding. He nitpicks and is unforgiving with grades. Avoid Flannagin.

best class, best prof i've had -- hard class, but he made me *want* to learn...very engaging and organized

Slackers should avoid Flanagin, but can obviously use this site to vent after they don't do well in his class! His class is tough, but he's an amazing teacher and very helpful and concerned about his students. If you want to learn, then he's for you. I

Very very uptight, very intimidating, hard to work with or get along with.

worst class I've taken at UCSB!

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