I broke down crying almost every time I did homework. The readings are extremely confusing, and you can't even google terms from them because they are made up by the authors. Essay prompts are vague and based on the readings(which are never explained in lectures). This class sets up students to fail. I have never worked so hard for a C in my life.

Siegel is hands down one of the best professors I have ever had at UCSB. He was willing to meet with me on a Sunday to talk about some ideas I had on a paper. If you show that you're interested in the material, he will love you. Its pretty simple. Relatively easy grader. Very smart man. 10/10 I would definitely take another class with him.

He is the type of professor you dread. You never want to step the worng way with this guy or he'll hold it agiant you the whole smester. The class was confusing, pop quizzes were a pain and even you did the reading you would still gets F's. His teaching is more about his ego than the student and learning.

Terrible class set up. Makes you study every last thing he ever said in class and every minute detail from the readings only to be tested on small parts of it. Even if you put direct quotes and several examples, you will get marked down. Never makes it clear what he wants from you. Somehow he's a pretty good lecturer but wow, unnecessarily strict.

He does have a very serious demeanor but is helpful when needed. Definitely read up as best you can because the midterm and final consist a lot of that. He does give you a study sheet for each, which has exactly what is going to be on the tests.

Siegel made this class awesome. Lectures were generally interesting usually let out at least 20 minutes early. Lots of clips and very engaging lectures. There was the occasional bore, though. Readings are crucial; both readings and the lectures are on the midterm/final(essays). TAs were very helpful. Theres a 10-pager but sounds harder than it was.

Serious. Extremely knowledgeable about the material. Quite funny and very interactive with the students. He likes to be challenged himself so you can ask many questions and he does not sting you for them. He is hard because he expects you to do the work. Reading is necessary but interesting. One of the best teachers that I have had, to be honest.

Siegel has a very serious demeanor, but really, he isn't. He is very knowledgable and passionate about music, and it shows in his lectures. His lectures were always interesting and fun to go to. He gives review sheets for the midterm and final which practically hand feeds you the answers.

This class was great. We watched a lot of television shows. The class was very informative and wonderful. I thought professor Siegel did a great job. He made the class informative and fun.