One of my favorite professors I've had at UCSB. I left class shocked every night by all the crazy new things I had learned about history, the government, etc. The 3 hour classes flew by. There's weekly 1000 word reading responses, but they are pretty easy once you get used to them. Everyone should take Robinson if they get the chance!

I love Professor Robinson! He is such an amazing lecturer. The best class I have ever taken at UCSB and he is such a respected professor. Definitely recommend his class and his passion for knowledge about sociology in Latin America. The readings were a lot but doable. Reflections were easy. I don't understand why people rating him so badly. Love it

I've taken his classes 3 times and I've gotten an A in all of them but man was it difficult to keep up with an 100+ pages of reading a week and emotionally draining content. The weekly reflection is relatively easy to get an A on, but you need to do the majority of the readings. He will make you watch documentaries that are truly horrific.

I've taken 3 of his classes, all very interesting, a good lecturer and I learned a lot. However, I can only give him 4 stars because he has a zero-tolerance policy on electronics, is a stickler for attendance, and assigns a very heavy amount of reading. If you do all the work you'll get an A.

Robinson is a great lecturer but a strict instructor with little accommodations. Heavy readings but easy responses, mind-blowing content but very strict deadlines. If you have enough time in your schedule to dedicate to this class (and don't need a laptop to take notes) take it. If not, it'll be pretty hard.

Professor Robinson is knowledgable on the topic. This class was half online and half in person due to the pandemic. Took 3-4 iclicker attendances throughout the class even when if over the allotted time for lecture. Readings are dated & his powerpoints are recycled. Also wrote a paper on movies we had to pay for and extensions are NEVER permitted.

Professor Robinson is the BEST professor in the UCSB Sociology department. For this quarter, I take both his classes, SOC 130LA and SOC 185RT. Both of the classes are interesting and meaningful. A 1k+ reflection essay per week for both of the classes, the content should reflect the readings. If you work hard and complete homework, A is quite easy.

This is my second class with him. He is egotistical and his lectures are incredibly dense, but I have never been so inspired by a class. He will teach you what no other professor will teach. Every lecture blew my mind. There is a lot of writing but generally is an easy A if you keep up with the work. The 3 hours fly by bc the class is so engaging.

No tests. 3 long papers ( 1 about 2 movies, 1 about news articles and 1 about the novel), weekly assignments about readings and iclicker. Click in 3 times for each class meetup. You have to put in work for an A. You need the course reader. Don't need to do reading, skim thru them for the assignments. Offers extra credit Very long class. Dry lecture

This is the class I learned the most in during all my time at UCSB. It is also one of the most difficult classes I've taken. Workload is no joke. Don't take it if you aren't passionate about Latin America and sociology. If you are, it's amazing. I-clicker tests/attendance are VERY annoying. Robinson thinks he's amazing (he is) but that can be eh..

This guy is hands down the most intelligent person I have ever encountered. This class was absolutely eye opening. No tests but there are a few papers/quizzes on the readings and he gives a lot of e.c opps so its really easy to get an A. Really fair, honest, and kind. (don't fall asleep though, he will call you out but duh cause thats super rude)

Professor Robinson is one of the most brilliant, articulate, and genuinely passionate professors I've had during my stay at UCSB. The long lectures are completely interesting, the material is structured in a way that makes it easy to follow. Read and the pop quizzes/essays are a breeze. You HAVE to take a class with Robinson before you leave.

3 short papers, 1 long final paper, 4 pop quizzes & plenty of e/c opportunities. He's 1 of the BEST professors I've ever had. His lectures are long, but he makes them super interesting. I learned so much during every lecture. He's amazing. Highhhlly recommend. Don't leave ucsb without taking a class with him!

Great professor- by far my favorite at UCSB. He's very knowledgable, his lectures are long but he is so energetic that you won't fall asleep. He does take attendance several times each class but overall, his class is great.

Robinson is a solid professor. He is especially qualified to teach about Latin America given his experience there. His lectures are compelling and it is impossible for his knowledge to not rub off on others. It was a privilege to have been his student.

My impression of Robinson on the first lecture was really positive. He's passionate ad well-spoken. However, as someone not terribly interested in the subject, I found this class disorganized, overwhelming, and unsatisfying. Only papers, no tests, but being forced to come to this class for 3 hrs a week was almost torture by the end of the quarter.

You either love him or hate him. +: Lectures are interesting, good movies and guests, very passionate prof, I came out feeling like I learned a TON, helpful TAs, no big exams. -: prof has radical views, intimidating, disorganized handing back assignments, mandatory attendance. If you are interested in globalization or latin america take this class!

This class is terrible. A ton of reading & writing. Pop quizzes, mandatory attendance & him & his TAs patrol the room for people using fb. Avoid this class like the plague.

He is a jerk! Calls you out in a 150 person lecture if you are nodding off. 4 papers (3pgs,6pgs,4pgs,8pgs) in that order plus 4 pop quizzes based on reading. Long readings assignments(around 100 pages). Boring lectures. Don't take him unless you have lots of time to study and write papers.

Awesome professor, very knowledgable, interesting, and friendly. A lot of work, but worth it.

Very good class. Interesting lectures, great movies, good readings. Wish there were more professors like him, but be prepared because it is a lot of reading, but good.

Beware. Too much reading for this class. Felt like the amount of work for 3 classes. Overwhelming experience.

Nice guy, but talks way too fast to take notes and has no power point notes. Probably an easy A, but hard to get much out of his lectures.

He was one of the nicest professor I've ever had. The 3 hour class is a pain, but all the exams are take-home. Edwin and Christine are great TAs.