He said he's retiring, but also said he might come back to volunteer teach a class. If you are in the future and see that he is teaching a class, take it! The best kind of old soul out there, extremely knowledgeable and personable. Wish I took more classes with him!

Professor Reynolds is genuinely kind and so passionate about what he teaches which makes learning the material that much more enjoyable and interesting. He is someone with such an interesting life story and so many amazing stories from his field work. Definitely would recommend taking his class and talking to him about his career/interests.

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