do not take this class. just save yourself. he does not explain anything

Unclear grading criteria, unorganized lectures, dont feel like I have a better understanding of content than I did before. Grade is based on 3 papers (one dropped). 5 books assigned but I only read two of them and I was fine.

Best professor I've had. He is knowledgeable on the topics he teaches and is very passionate about them! Took 100 & 169 and for both, there were 5 books to read over the quarter & you're graded on 3 papers. Class is discussion-based, no fluff work. He cares about his students and grants extensions with no questions asked. Take his class!!

McAuley is by far the most accommodating professor I've had during remote learning and goes out of his way to help bolster your final grade. Your grade is based on your performance on 3 papers that correspond with the 5 assigned books the readings are really engrossing, so you'll get a lot out of the class even if you're not an avid reader!

McAuley is a great professor! His lectures are interesting and interactive so you won't be bored. The class is graded on three papers and section attendance, so if you write thoughtful papers, you'll do well. The books we read are very insightful and easy to read (even enjoyable). I recommend this class for sure.

Prof. McAuley is passionate about Caribbean studies. The class has a lot of books to read, but lectures aren't mandatory to attend, but are interesting and can help you better understand the books.

One of my favorite professors! He is hilarious and charming. I got nervous after seeing the syllabus but somehow I managed to get an A and I did miss class a few times. Mostly graded on your papers and it's a turn in essay final. I had trouble reading all the books but everyone skimmed and did well.

This will be my third class with Chris, and there aren't enough words to describe how much I love his classes. If class discussions is something that helps you learn, then his course is great. He is super approachable and really values the relationships he has with students. I would definitely suggest taking any of his classes!

one of my favorite professors at UCSB ! you can get an A as long as you do the readings. attendance not mandatory, but i enjoyed lecture. he an interesting lecturer but occasionally shows movies that were not tested on. He assigns interesting books and I learned a lot!

He was super chill. His lectures were interesting because he could just go off on tangents which were usually interesting, but he would generally answer students questions. He was pretty funny too. Definitely would take more classes from him.

Professor McAuley is extremely well informed and an amazing lecturer. The class is graded through section participation and papers so lectures are not mandatory but he is fascinating to listen to. Highly recommend this class for McAuley makes the material interesting and easy to grasp.

Pretty much ghosted this class and got an A-. Your grade is based on three papers which themselves are based entirely on books you read outside of class -- there's absolutely no need to go to lecture. No tests either. Take this class if you need the GE and if you're a decent writer. The class must be taken for a letter grade.