Prof. Yaqub is very knowledgeable and has good information-packed lectures but can be hard to follow since the slides have minimal text. Clear essay prompts, pretty easy if u go to lecture. Learned a lot would take this professor again!

Good lecturer, wasn't a fan of the over 80 slides a lecture and lack of outline as someone who handwrites their notes. Eventually, I figured out to jot down what he says and make sense of it later. TA dictates your experience, but if you talk to him, he does listen to some crazy stuff they pull sometimes. Loved talking to him, and passionate guy

Prof Yaqub is a funny guy and I appreciated the video clips, music, and jokes he included in his lectures. Paper instructions and final were straightforward. However, I really didn't like how he read off an outline for the entirety of class. It made it hard to stay awake, and it's a shame since the content's so interesting.

going to lecture is essential, readings are more optional but still helpful for essays. class is heavily dependent on the TA. 2 big papers and a final which he provides a comprehensive study guide for. Yaqub is an AMAZING lecturer, super engaging, talks quickly. great for a GE. $60 dollar course reader but people scan them. love this class.

one of the best professors at ucsb

This professor was very passionate about his teachings which made it easier to follow along. I just feel that your TA will determine whether you have a good experience in the class.

I loved this class. I learned so much valuable information and professor ya in did an amazing job at lecturing and explaining events.

Not a bad class overall. Three main papers throughout the quarter which were easy enough and graded leniently. Participation assignments scattered throughout, mandatory section attendance. Course content wasn't that engaging to someone who doesn't like history, but the lectures were easy to follow and the material was well-presented.

Professor Yaqub is amazing! He is probably my favorite professor at UCSB. While his lecture slides do not contain much information, he is a great lecturer and everything is very straightforward. Yaqub is a fair grader and is also quite understanding of unforeseen circumstances. I definitely recommend his courses!

Prof Yaqub is very passionate about what he is teaching and he is an amazing lecturer. He only grades on two things, a midterm paper and a final which were graded tough, but fair. The class is very reading heavy, but the lecturers pair well with the readings and it is worth it. Learned a lot and enjoyed it!

Prof Yaqub's lectures were very interesting and he took the time to incorporate videos/primary sources into them which made the lecture more involved and captivating. Also posted lectures online, so attendance was optional - however final and midterm papers required citations/evidence from readings and lectures. Would highly recommend this class!

Really great lecturer who makes it interesting by inserting videos. There's a lot of reading but the essays are honestly really short and he doesn't grade too harshly.