Lectures are completely asynchronous and posted in 2030 minute lectures (3-5 videos a week); I actually preferred it this way & the professor made each lecture really interesting. Only downside is the amount of writing involved even though the course doesn't cover any writing credits.

Has really interesting lectures and he seems really passionate about Greek mythology. There are lots of readings and they're honestly not really necessary since he goes over the most important parts in class. There are a few writing assignments but luckily my TA was really nice. The final multiple choice was really easy too.

this class was only easy for me because my TA was amazing. You never interact with the professor, and from what I've heard, he isn't very transparent with the TA's. if you're someone who gets stressed when you aren't given clear directions or aren't given study guides/examples then this isn't the class for you. also, don't bother reading.

Very informative and passionate person/lecturer. The class overall however was way more difficult than I would have expected. A midterm in an essay format, a paper, weekly discussions, a synchronous MC final, and can't forget a lot of reading. Make sure to get your writing up to par. Sadly, no writing credit from this course.

Very passionate about Greek Mythology. I enjoyed his lectures! But this class was not as easy as I thought.

The class is really lecture and reading heavy, but the class isn't bad. But, I thought I liked Greek myth before this class and now realize I don't. Section is once a week and mandatory. You're graded by participation in section, midterm, final essay, and a multiple choice final. Overall, okay class, just kind of boring .

His lectures were prerecorded and he provided the lecture slides. He is so funny and his lectures are very clear and easy to follow. Definitely recommend this professor for CLASS 40.

I took this class online, and though I never spoke with Brice individually, I loved his lectures so much! His lectures were clear, interesting, and he cracks jokes every once in a while! His class structure is clear and easy to follow which I appreciate, and he definitely prepares you for the assignments and assessments he gives! I also loved my TA

When taking this class online, there is no interaction between the prof and his students. I had no contact with him at all. However, he gives good explanations in lecture, so there was no real need to contact him with questions about the material.

Honestly such a nice guy and clearly into what he teaches. Actually cares about the material. Also super organized and easy to follow during online class. Minimal work, mostly just reading and work for section.

This guy knows how to teach a class! Always had funny little blurbs to tell throughout class, and the material itself was presented in a compelling way. I found that skimming the reading was enough, as the tests were based entirely on the lectures, which were dense but interesting. The tests were fair, but you will have to study a bit.

Professor Erickson has been one of my favorite professors at UCSB! His lectures are very interesting because he is passionate and enthusiastic about what he teaches. If youre considering this class, take it 100% (Percy Jackson knowledge comes in handy in this one).

Erickson is such a funny and informative lecturer. I looked forward to his class every week. You can probably get away with not reading if you take good notes. Only one paper and it's not bad at all.

Erickson is a fantastic lecturer who keeps it light and fun. I already was very familiar with Greek Mythology going into the class, so it was a breeze. Probably could have gotten an A without doing readings but they were interesting enough that I didn't mind. Big discrepancy in readings from night to night.

Loved Erickson and his class. I didnt read any of the material, but still got an A. Just go to class and pay attention during lecture. Hes very passionate about what he teaches and I highly recommend taking the honors section. The grading is also 25% section participation, 25% midterm, 25% paper, 25% final so its easy to get a good grade.

Erickson is amazing and made the class so funny. I enjoyed going to lecture. You only have to write one paper and its not very hard. I read most of the material but you dont have to if youre good at spark notes.

Professor Erickson just might be the FUNNIEST professor I have ever had. This comes from his true knowledge and passion for the material at hand. I was actually excited and looking forward to lecture because it was like entertainment to me. On the midterm and final, he would literally give us the answers to some of the questions. LOVE HIM!

A humorous and knowledgeble prof. Attractive and amazing lectures The prompt of paper is interesting. He is the best!

Proff Erickson is an amazing lecturer! Hes really funny and super passionate about what hes teaching so lectures are always fun. Youd be fine with not reading the books and merely reading summaries, he goes over everything in class really well

He is the BEST!!!! It's a bliss if you get him as your professor. The class content is a lot of fun, and he gives the best lecture. He is definitely knowledgeable about mythology and you will learn so much more from his lecture than the reading itself. Although there are a lot of readings, 99% are stories that are interesting to read.

oh god i love erickson. I took Greek myth with him and i absolutely loved the class! he was always super passionate about every topic and always cracks jokes to keep us awake. i didn't do any of the readings, but attended every lecture and took good notes on everything mentioned and did well in the class. tl;dr : go to class and take good notes!!

This class was harder than I expected. Lectures are funny but the slides are disorganized & only helpful if you pay really close attention. You also have to at least read sparknotes for all the readings or you'll fail the midterm & the final b/c they're specific. One paper that was easy. Ended up taking it PNP b/c I tanked the midterm. Study!

greek myth is really fascinating. one of the best courses at ucsb. I did bad in midterm bc I didn't pay attention and didn't know about the myths in first half of quarter. then I just understood the myths as if they were stories after that and I passed the class. the final was really easy. I recommend this class.

Brice is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's SO funny, and he made me want to go to lecture purely for entertainment. He's passionate about what he teaches, but he keeps things fun. He basically told us the answers to the first five questions on the final. I would take a class about how sidewalks are made if Brice was the one teaching it