Professor Raley was ok, the class itself wasn't hard, it was hard to pay attention. I felt like she treated the class as if it wasn't a GE and we were all English majors. Overall just make sure you have an understanding of the assignments and you'll do good. Also attendance is mandatory for section, and missing more than 2 will affect your grade.

The materials and lectures are fine, but the professor really ruined the experience as she counts a total grade around 95 as an A-. Don't have a clear grading scale. Very few students get A. Would recommend to take other professors' Engl10 as Professor Raley really overcomplicated this course.

genius and an amazing lecturer and person!

Favorite professor

I have mixed feelings about Professor Raley. She was super generous, cared about her students, and truly passionate and educated on the material. However, her lectures could be boring and it was as if she spoke in essay format. The class was very different than your average English class, but overall wasn't too bad.

Lectures can be interesting but very often get boring and monotonous. Professor Raley is for sure an educated individual and she know's what she's talking about. It's the TA's that make it worse in this class for everyone, as very often they don't seem like they want to be there or know what they are doing. Papers are pretty strange and hard too.

Raley isnt bad, but I feel she overcomplicated the course far more than was needed, considering it's an intro English GE class. Had Jamal Russell for TA and that brother is a monster when it comes to grading, making everything also harder than it has to be.

Professor Raley is actually pretty good. You can tell she is passionate about the topics she teaches. I took the class because I heard it was an easy GE. Big mistake. TA Jamal grades insanely hard is quite bland to be honest. I heard the class itself is easy with other professors. Wouldn't take it again unless I was forced.

You can tell Professor Raley is really passionate about the material & puts a lot of effort into her class -- but she expects a lot from her students. Assignment instructions can be vague & are only given at lectures. Class is doable if you aren't an English major/into writing.

Lectures are so disorganized, she uses a million quotes and expects everyone to understand every reference that she makes. It's not necessarily a difficult course but it's structured poorly, and section is pointless but attendance is mandatory. Every lecture feels the same, and assignments don't really feel like they go with what we are learning.

A brilliant mind overqualified to teach ENGL 10. I'm an English major and this class was difficult for me. NOT an easy GE with her. My friend (not an English major) took the same class with a diff prof and passed with an A. Don't get me wrong, I like Raley! Her lectures would just be better suited for a smaller classroom. (class taken Fall 2017)

Prof. Raley is an absolute gem within the UCSB English Department. Her class was extremely interesting & engaging, with thoughtfully selected materials & assignments. Even with tough concepts, Raley made everything understandable & accessible. Her deep analysis and intriguing connections mean you leave each class with so much to think about. Best!!