The lectures were super informative and he clearly knows what he's talking about. Likes to interact with the class, so it kept people interested.

Honestly one of my favorite comm professors. No assignments which is great. Tests were difficult but doable if you study a little. readings are straightforward and supplement lectures very well. Not sure why people dont like his attitude, hes a really cool guy and always has an interesting, random story that relates to lecture.

Graded on two midterms that are difficult even if you read everything and review the notes. He also has a condescending character that is unlike every other COMM professor at UCSB.

He had interesting lectures but anything he says could be on the exams!!! His class is graded on random attendance, midterm, & final. Our class did pretty bad on the exams (they are really difficult but "fair") so he curved the finals grades for a lot of people. Not a class to slack off in. cool guy at some times but you really need to put in work

I really enjoyed both of Professor Flanagin's classes. I found his lectures to be very interesting and relevant. He is just generally a good guy who cares for his students and is passionate about his job. The only grades are the midterm and final which are both multiple choice and straight forward. One of my favorite professors.

Really well organized lectures and class website. DO THE READINGS. Tests are challenging but fair, he'll let you pick the format and curves scores in students' favor. He'll basically tell you how to get an A, just do the work.

Honestly, if you are not good at taking multiple choice exams (and I mean questions with more than 4 options for answers) then this is not the class for you. Your grade will be based off one midterm and one final, and while the information is interesting, THERES ALOT. Didn't really seem like a comm class. :((

Prof. Flanagin expects a lot of you and, if you do your part (pay attention, study, think), you'll get a lot back. Slackers beware, though; if you want an easy A there are lots of others in the dept to give it to you. If you want engaging lectures, an incredibly knowledgeable and personable prof, and great feedback, he's your guy.

a very self righteous person and his lectures are incredibly dry

Not easy classes and super packed with information, but really interesting stuff and presented clearly and in detail. Amazing at answering Qs on the fly and making things relevant. Always available for students and helpful. If you do the work and study hard you will be ok, but don't expect him to gift it to you like other profs. SO worth the work.

Great lectures, great interaction, cares a lot about students and will go FAR out of his way to help (he gave the final in person literally hours after having surgery, just in case students had Qs during exam). If you're a slacker, though, and don't try, his classes will eat you up and you will be angry and sad and prob blame him.

Had to miss a few classes this quarter due to health reasons. He was not understanding at all and put me at 1% away from a B because of this, refusing to hear anything else. Don't expect him to be understanding if you're going through a tough time, and only take this class if you have the insane amount of free time he expects for the readings.

This class is only composed of 2 exams and points for attendance. There are pre-readings before class and it'll show up in exams. In order to do well in this class, you will need to make sure that you attend all lectures since there are no notes posted. There are a lot of memorization for the exam. His pet peeve is no cell phones in class.

This class was challenging but fair. Unlike other Communication classes, I actually had to use my brain and put in the work. If you don't you will be unhappy. The material is great, the prof is super helpful, smart, and funny, and the class is engaging. This is what you pay for. I wish there were more like him and this class.

He rocks. Lots of useful content, makes you think, very helpful and cares about students. Not a fluff course, not a fluff guy; you get what you put into it, and he puts a lot into it for students.

Loved his classes, even though they are packed with info and ideas. He lectured "live" during Covid, and made this very clear before the class began -- these were the only classes where I learned anything during the pandemic as a result. He works hard to be sure you understand; great content, very helpful, cares a lot if you care too.

Every other upper division Comm class I got at MINIMUM an A. This class I somehow get a B and in his other class I somehow got a B+. I am pissed because he messed with my perfect GPA, and clearly he is an unfair grader considering the stuff he teaches isnt even hard, hes just a jerk! He sucks, if you want a fair prof/class, dont take his!!!

Worst teacher I have ever had. UCSB, please do better. Why are we putting up with this guy? It pains me that he is being paid to force the students to write the tests, &forces us to grade one another but if you don't grade them low enough you yourself lose points.. And then he gives no credit to the students whose work he steals for tests?! What!?

Flanagin is kind of intense and has very specific instructions/pet peeves. He's also inflexible about deadlines or making accommodations. If you get over those things he's super smart, clear, and his lectures are easy to follow and interesting (the readings not so much, but still do them because you'll be tested on them!).

Flanagin is a MUST TAKE! He is one of the most intelligent professors I have ever encountered and is also pretty funny. The lectures are incredibly interesting but they are also packed with tons of content. He doesn't post lectures slides and he moves fast, so don't skip class and take good notes. Well worth it though.

By far the best professor Ive had at UCSB. Most reviews on here say his class is extremely hard, however if you attend all of the lectures he gives you all of the information you need to know for the test. His tests are fair if you go to the lectures. I retained most of my knowledge from the class and have been able to apply it other comm classes.

theres 1 midterm, 1 final. If you are stupid, do not take his class.

If you're like me and are bored with comm cause you think every comm class is exactly the same, TAKE THIS CLASS. Its SO interested and Flanagin is such an awesome wise nymph. If you go to class, pay attention (which you will because its the most unique class I've ever taken), and skim the readings, you'll get an A. I loved this class.

Tough grader who expects a lot (tests are challenging but fair), but he gives a lot too. Genuine and caring, and he really works to help you especially if you put in the effort. His lectures are super organized and he can be really funny in class too. He's inspirational. Enjoyed going to class. Really.