Gallucci is a very fair and kind professor! He understands that students usually won't retain that much information in a GE class and basically gives you all the main points for each book we read/point in history we go over. The tests are easy as pie because he gives study guides and goes over everything in lecture.
Easy to get lost in his voice because he doesn't use power points. But, everything mentioned in lecture will be on the test. Just make sure to take notes of everything he says and you'll be fine. He really cares about his students. It's easy to get distracted by internet/social media in his class, so just make sure to STAY FOCUSED and TAKE NOTES.
Go to maybe 1 out of every 5 lectures, read Wikipedia and use google and the syllabus. Midterm and Final are multiple choice, can't get better than that. Don't buy the books. Nice guy but lectures are painfully slow and dry. The term paper is long af but you can do it if you believe in yourself.
The class was a 25% Midterm (very easy, 50% got As), 10% 1 page essay, 5% essay guideline, 35% Final (also very easy), and 25% 1800 word essay. Gallucci gives you all the information you need to get an A on the tests and the essays are graded easily. Books and lecture are not needed, only wikipedia and google. Definitely take as an easy GE.
Gallucci is such a great professor! I had multiple problems going on the quarter I took his class and he was very supportive and willing to work with me to help me pass instead of letting me completely drop the class or fail. His lectures are also interesting and it's so nice to know that your professor cares about you.
Midterm 40% Final 50% Two 1 page single spaced essays 10% Essays are easy- almost everyone gets 100% Exams are based on his worksheets and study guide- go to the review sessions! No powerpoint so attend lecture sometimes, especially after midterm Easy A if you cram and google everything on his study guide
I attended his lecture just because everyone here thinks he is an easy grader. That's definitely not it. You have to actually know the materials, which are mostly from Wikipedia. You do not have to attend his classes since every material he teaches comes from Wikipedia. You can literally spend two days studying his materials and get higher than B.
Ralph Gallucci is the single greatest professor in the history of college. As a naive physics major I decided to take his class and I immediately switched into the classics department. In fact, I switched using my computer in the first class within the first minute. Ralph took hold of my hand (literally and figuratively) and never let go.
Gallucci is a great & knowledgable man, and he wants you to pass. His test questions were very straight to the point: you either know the material or you don't. His lectures may bore you (I personally liked listening; it was like listening to my grandpa haha), but listen well because he covers the majority of info you need to know for the tests.
No need to attend lecture. Lectures were scattered and boring and he talks really quietly. I never went. He cares about his students doing well and offers a lot of extra credit (DO IT) and easy quizzes. His study guides were pointless except for all the pictures he gave. I barely studied for midterm/final. Easy A.
Gallucci is very aware that his class is a GE which is nice, he tries to tell you what will be on the exams. I rated easiness as 3 though because dont be fooled- this class will come back and bite you at finals. Stay on top of things, it being "easy" is misleading! IT all adds up to a lot to know!!
Gallucci is well aware that his class is a GE, unlike most professors. Midterm is easy because its almost entirely the Iliad, final is just basic history. Lectures are boring and there are no powerpoints but mandatory because he says exactly what's on the test. Took his honors section and he doesnt expect too much from his students.
One of the most genuine professors at UCSB. Lectures get boring but you can tell he is enthusiastic about his subject matter. Ive taken 3 classes with him and I am never disappointed. Take a class with him. He has the most bars
In lecture, he is like a grandpa telling his grandchildren a bedtime story. You don't have to go to lecture because he just stands there telling the stories of heroes.
Gallucci is one of the nicest professors at this school. He wants the class to succeed, doesn't mind giving the whole class A's as long as everyone knows the material. Incredibly easy class.He gives very helpful study guides. Simple tests. Must attend lecture because there are no powerpoints. Great guy, EASY EASY EASY class, boring/dry lecturer.
Chill proffesor, "dry" lecturer, easy class, and he cares that the students do well in the class..... Hes definatley one of my favorites and hope to take more classes with him, and easy midterm 50% of it was taking notes from a book....it cant get any easier than that!!!!
Most boring professor I have ever had! Not only is he boring, but you can barely hear him. Absolutely no structure or organization. It's not hard to get a good grade, but it's not even worth it
Gallucci is a really good professor. His lectures are boring but very informative. He tells you exactly what you need to know for the midterm and final. There is one paper, but it isn't very difficult, and there are many different topics to choose from.
Prof. Gallucci's biggest fault is talking TOO SOFTLY, yet I still think he is one of the better professors still around. Very sharp in his assessment of the field. When the "cutting edge" opinions of foolish scholars are just plain wrong, he says so-with no sense of personal superiority or self-opinion. Integrity of research.
Gallucci's class isn't hard, it just involves alot of reading and alot of memorizing. Final is cumulative and has ALOT of material. Gallucci himself is extremely unorganized, too soft-spoken, and overall not a good professor. He sent us the study guide THREE DAYS before the final, which was barely enough time to study.
Gallucci's a legend. Definitely my favorite prof at UCSB. He's knowledgeable and gives you everything you need to know to succeed along the way. Just attend lectures, pay attention, and you might learn something.
Definition of a chill class. He's always wanting his students to do well. I've had him before and I'll always take his classes because he makes it easy to do well. My advice: take your notes on a laptop so you can get down everything he says. No lecture slides; purely talking... so you have to be sure to attend if you want the information. Easy!
Gallucci is the definition of chill. He is super relaxed and very straightforward. Sometimes I fell asleep in class because of this tone when I had a late night studying or raging, but his tests are all multiple choice, and when I didn't know what to write for my essay, I went to his OH and he basically told me exactly what I should write on. great
By FAR my favorite professor at UCSB. I took Gallucci for probably 5 or so classes and a few of his honors sections. His lecture style may be a little bit dry, but they definitely prepare you for the test. He is a great professor and very helpful. Le
