Professor Reynolds is by far the best professor I've had at UCSB. He is so knowledgeable about Middle Eastern culture and his lectures are always interesting and informative. He is genuinely so passionate about what the content he teaches which makes learning the material that much more enjoyable and fun. Definitely would recommend taking his class

Prof Reynolds gives a lot of extra credit opportunities so if you aren't doing pass/no pass I would recommend doing the effort for extra credit to easily get an A or A+. He also says what to study for the midterm/final. Technically attendance isn't mandatory but there were pop quizzes in some of the lectures. Attendance was mandatory for section.

Very standard GE. Pretty interesting class and not to hard. Lots of EC opportunities, and theres a review for the midterm and final. Attendance isn't mandatory but there are pop quizzes although he does like to indirectly tell you if there will be one next class. Wants everyone to do well and has pretty interesting content. Would take again.

I was not a fan of literature, but professor Reynolds made this class really interesting. I learned a lot, and he gave a lot of extra credits. There are a lot of readings, but they are all fun to read, and not really technical. Although attendance is not mandatory, he gives pop quizzes in lecture, so be aware of that.

Professor Reynolds' lectures are very engaging and fun, and it's clear that he's very knowledgeable about his specialty. The readings are varied and none are too long. He also offers a lot of opportunities for extra credit.

The fact that Prof. Reynolds has spent so much time abroad in the Middle East makes his lectures particularly interesting and eye opening. The class isn't very hard to do well in and it feels like they know most people take it for a GE. Very interesting and fun GE to learn about Middle Eastern culture and literature!

Prof is v passionate and a good lecturer! Might get boring, but its worth it to go that's how you learn half the material. the rest is based on readings/books we read, which you'll have to buy. Pop quizzes in lecture sometimes, but if you read you're good. Couple papers, but TAs will help before due date if you reach out. plenty of extra credit!

Professor Reynolds is very kind and passionate about what he teaches. I have never had such a passionate professor and he is very approachable. He gives study guides for the midterm and final and also posts the lectures online. However you should attend lecture as he does give pop quizzes. There is reading but not too much. Highly recommend!

Professor Reynolds really helps everyone succeed because final and midterm are very easy and gives a ton of extra credit opportunities. Very enthusiastic and knows so much and has lived a super interesting life but kind of downplays that. Slight monotone lecturer that can lull you to sleep if its right after lunch but very informative class.

Good professor, makes middle eastern lit as exciting as it can be. He was clearly very qualified to teach the subject and he does it in an entertaining way. He gives study guides which cover everything on the exams and he gives out so much extra credit. Like its so hard to do bad in his class due to the amount of extra credit there is.

Never been more fascinated learning about the Middle East, its literature, and its culture. Dwight is also a great guy who doesnt give off that pompous academic vibe. Lots of extra credit, very clear what will be on the tests. Just do the readings/go to lecture and easy A

Professor Reynolds is one of the best here at UCSB. I highly recommend taking any of his classes, and 32 is a great GE. He is extremely passionate about middle eastern culture/history which makes his lectures super interesting. Not to mention he is a very kind/funny guy. Pay attention and study well, you'll get a good grade.

The Papers are hard, and there is a lot of reading for this class. The midterm asks too many detailed questions. Easy B, but hard A.

Go to lecture and section otherwise you will not pass. The midterm and final are both write in your answers so read the books and take notes in Lecture, he makes what he is testing on very obvious in lecture. Gives pop quizzes usually like 2 questions. He is an awesome professor who makes a class that would be boring really interesting.

He is an amazing professor and you get a lot out of the class. He is very passionate about the material. This class is a mixture of history, culture, and literature of the Middle East.

AMAZING. take him and this course, you won't regret it. easy and interesting and learned more than i could have imagined. but make sure to read!

Prof Reynolds is a great lecturer! I learned a lot about Middle Eastern culture/history, even though its a lit class. Super easy to understand, it does get boring sometimes though. The books are pretty interesting and there are lots of opportunities for extra credit

Lots of extra credit which will get you an A a couple of papers but very easy.

Dr. Reynolds was a great professor! He really wanted us to learn and he was very good at teaching! His way of teaching allowed us to have a better appreciation of Middle Eastern culture instead of just learning for grades. You should definitely take a class with him!

Tall and gangly prof with a passion for middle eastern culture. Tests were based on slides, and he reviews them before the exams. Super easy, but classes were dull. Occasional section quizzes but they're no brainers if you read parts of the books.

simply a wonderful man to listen speak, but the class does get pretty boring. lots of reading, but TONS of extra credit and easy tests. if youre interested in the middle east at all, take this class for sure!

A truly intelligent professor who effectively lectures on a subject he is very familiar with. While lectures could get boring occassionally, the readings are interesting and Reynolds is a truly amazing professor with A LOT of experience in the Middle East.

Very good professor who loves the subject he is teaching. There are also several extra credit opportunities. Definitely recommend this class to people if he is teaching!

Really enjoyed taking his course and he's very passionate about the subject. Highly recommended.