I thought she was a wonderful teacher! It was a hard class but she is very understanding and gives lots of extra credit. take her class!!

strong passionate woman. But i felt really dumb when she spoke because of all her big words. I kept up with all the readings but couldn't grasp everything she was saying.This class killed my GPA. I regret taking it..

She is a good Prof. But the course is not conducive to students, nor does it not allow for A students to shine. I did well on the 200 question final, got a A on it. However, your grade all depends how your TA grades. Some TA's grade fair, some give out A's for the same work. This is the one flaw of UCSB!!! Most will receive a B or C in this class.

her notes are confusing. She does not give a studyguide for final or midterm, The midterm consist of essays. The final was 240 multiple choice questions but 20 were extra credit. for the final as long as you study your notes you will the fine, I got a B in the class. It is not hard but it can be confusing at times

Dr. Barvosa is one of the most accessible and understanding professors on the entire UCSB campus. She is willing to provide help, but the student must approach her. Her midterms are fair, and reasonable. They are based on lecture and the readings! This is truly one of the classes in which your grade reflects your effort.

I learned a lot from this class. My T.A. was great, but Professor Barvosa's final questions are designed for failure. I wrote an A paper for her class, knew all of the material, and got a 77% on her final. Overall, interesting reading, but horrible lectures. Don't let the plethora of requirements tempt you unless you are really passionate.