Very interesting course material. All of the texts except for the two full books are posted in canvas. Both of the novels were really engaging. There's 3 reading comprehension quizzes throughout the quarter but as long as you read you'll do well. One big essay at the end of the term. Lecture slides are posted online too.

I liked Prof. Shewry and thought the course was really fun and interesting (especially as a bookworm), but more than anything I wanted to shout out my TA Tim McCarthy who is the actual GOAT. Funny, engaging, and genuinely cares about student wellbeing and success. I'm going to miss him next quarter :)

So interesting and knowledgeable! She brings in amazing literature/films to discuss, and is so clearly brilliant in her research field. I actually enjoyed learning Freudian theories for the first time in my life. Actual feedback on my essays! Easy workload, great readings. Not the strongest discussion leader, but great insight and lit analysis.

Professor Shewry is one of the best professors I've had at UCSB. She is a phenomenal lecturer and her feedback really strengthened my skills as a writer. I highly recommend this class to anyone, but especially English majors looking for opportunities to be creative and explore a more interesting and dynamic genre in their coursework.

Professor Shewry was amazing! I loved the content of the class, even though it was a lot of reading. It was challenging at times, but it definitely helped me improve my skills as a writer. As an English major, I definitely look forward to taking more classes with her in the future.

Professor Shewry is one of my fav English professors at ucsb. She is such a sweet person and she's really knowledgeable/passionate about the content. The readings can sometimes accumulate but other than that it is a relatively manageable class.