Spickard is an amazing teacher. You may choose to not do the reading and come out okay but it enhances the overall impact of the course material 10 fold (aka: do it!!). Spickard shakes your foundations in a good way and makes you imagine the historical perspective through factuality while proving that one's subjectivity provides one's humanity.

Jason Linn was an awesome TA, the best I have ever had at UCSB. I hardly ever read but his sections were helpful. Lectures were a waste of time, I never went. Got a B+. Spickard is a smart interesting guy but it really depends on your TA

I absolutely loved his class. He's a fantastically engrossing man with very interesting things to say. Lectures dont exactly sum up everything in the class (he believes thats what reading is for) but they do offer loads of insight as to what needs to be known for tests. Overall I loved his class, read, & got an A. His TA Ryan Abrecht was great too.

Check it out. This class is nuts... seriously it changed my whole perspective on****. Spickard says you HAVE to read. I didn't read one book the entire class. Just showed up to section and lecture sometimes. I got a B+ so all I'm saying is that there is hope!

Was a good class. Going to lecture is utterly worthless and your entire grade is basically how easy/difficult your TA is. The Midterm and final are pretty straightforward, read the textbook and you won't get less than a B in the class. As for the essay it's all based on your TA.

Lectures are entertaining but completely worthless. Basically you need to do an insane amount of reading outside of class and pray you have a good TA. Another professor that does no work and collects a nice paycheck at the end of the day.

Thank god he is not one of those dreadful powerpoint multiple choice professors. He is full of personality - hilarious and bold in his statements. He's warm & cares deeply about his students. He allows students to create their own essay topics (something you care about) and isn't a tighta** about dates &stupid details. Understand, not memorize.

His lectures were extremely entertaining. The readings are more important test wise, but the lectures, ID wise are and even if they weren't useful, his lectures aren't worth missing!

projects tend to be more performance-based (albeit open ended). but the art he exposes you to in class is overwhelmingly diverse. fast talker and good orator. if you can see past his politics and slightly intimidating presence he has a lot to teach and he is passionate about it in a way you will rarely see at this university, or anywhere.

Spickard is interesting as a person, with pretty intense opinions, but he is terrible as a teacher A) Lectures arent helpful at all especially when it comes to the broad essay questions for the tests- he doesnt write anything down nor does he give any guides to the tests B) worksheets & busywork insult your intelligence

If you take his class, just read the 6-7 books he assigned you. You will regret going to lecture every time. Because he has no written notes, or study guides for tests. Only talks craps in class.

Boring and quite rude.

Lectures went by fast, were always interesting and inspiring. He's quite funny too. Sections were pointless. Sometimes we just sat there. I guess it depends on your TA. You will definitely remember this class, though. Wait til you get to the final...

Spickard is one of the best professors at UCSB. Readings are very important, so do them. Once we didn't do the reading and he cancelled class because of it. Midterm, final, and paper. Class is like one giant discussion about the readings. Participate because he grades his test and papers hard, so it'll help your grade. Take his class if you can.

Extremely liberal, but extremely fair. Loves it when students discuss the material with him in class. He assigns a ton of reading. you need to keep up with the reading to do well on his midterm and final. I would take another of his classes and I have little to no interest in ethnic history.

Really fun class, he is awesome!!!!!!

KIP IS HOTT!!~ you gotta get creative for this class. section feels like a waste of time. lectures are AMAZING! projects are kind of challenging but worth it!

Hands down. This class was definitely the most memorable of all my college courses. Kip challenged me to think freely and open mindedly and I learned so much in that short amount of time about creativity and not being afraid of what people will think about you. This class is not for the faint of heart. You really need to put everything you’ve g

Kip blew my mind.

totally overrated and totally ful(beck) of himself. if you're a dude, you'll love this guy. if you are an intelligent woman you'll probably find him charming, but definitely snakey. he takes his work seriously, but his overactive libido and ego will someday ruin him. he totally screwed me over. i should have reported him.

****kard's lectures and TAs are great. The workload is excessive. ****kard should keep in mind that it's not a 12 unit class. You can get away with sparknote-ing the books assigned, but read the main texts. Go to lecture!

This freshman seminar was pretty much a waste of my time. A lot of people liked it, so I know I am in the minority. But I thought the seminar was of little worth. I ended up leaving the class learning nothing.

he's so interesting. i was weary of having a two hour lecture, but his projects are really cool and the class goes by super quickly. it's definitely my favorite class that i have taken so far!! definitely take this class if you want an interesting class --we'll be working hard though, it's not a mickey mouse course.

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