Took him in Spring 2021 for SOC 139C. One of the nicest and most understanding professors I've ever had. Don't hesitate to reach out to him about any assignments or papers; he's super helpful! There were a lot of videos to watch during the lectures, but they related to class discussion. Like I said, one of the best professors I've had.
Spends 2 of the 3 hours in class showing documentaries every week, so boring. Overly-intellectual and expects you to understand really dense content. Forces 10.5 font and sometimes single spacing for assignments making page limit impossible to reach. Refuses to use Gauchospace which forces you to save every email, very unorganized.
Lecture is 3 hours long. Lots of reading. Two papers that are 8 pages (10.5 font/double spaced). He's a very considerate professor.
Daniel says he hates this website but his high rating is well deserved. He has been teaching the same multiracial identities class since 1989 and does a superb job. I would highly suggest taking a class of his.
Great course, great teacher who is very passionate about the subject. Class is not easy but if you attend lecture, get involved in discussions, and do the readings you can learn a lot from it. One of my favorite courses/professors at UCSB
WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE THE CLASS. He has a different style of teaching. Class is structured like giant discussion forums. This is not a class for ppl who want a chill "cookie-cutter" class that is straightforward. No lectures/slides. The lecture is unstructured/informal Lots if reading. Last paper due wk 10! Final was due mon AFTER finals week.
Professor is INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT!!! I cannot stress this enough. By far one of the hardest classes I have ever taken at UCSB. He is VERY PASSIONATE about what he is teaching and has a lot of personal stories to back up the theories being taught. But the reading is IMMENSE (2 GIGANTIC readers + 1 textbook = 500+ pages of reading per week)
This professor really knows his stuff, I heard his theory classes are a bit tougher, however he is very understanding and work can be turned in late. Class is always interesting and exciting, he is a great professor. Take him!
GREAT PROFESSOR!!! VERY INSIPIRING AND MOTIVATING!!! HE PROVIDES U WITH A NEW PERSPECTIVE OF THE WORLD!!! I WAS THERE EVERYDAY! BUT I JUST WISH I PARTICIPATED MORE OFTEN! DONT LAG IT ON THE FINAL PAPER
he is challenging, but extremely fair and very sweet!
Most amazing class I've ever taken. Discussions are so interesting and grade is based completely on papers. This man will blow your mind...
His teaching skills are different from what you are used too. Whats nice is that the whole class is graded on the papers. While attendance is not checked I still went everyday because he tried to include you in the class and makes it interesting. You leave thinking about the topic you are talking about and later in life situations it comes up.