Prof Blake is super caring and funny. Her class is well put together and there is quite a bit of reading that you must do in order to understand the class and get good test scores. However, some of the readings are interesting. The papers are pretty simple. TA created a study guide that basically had all the answers for the exams. 10/10

definitely not my favorite GE but requirements weren't absurd. op-ed essay was a little confusing and there was a lot of reading but it is an english class so. wish she had a better slide deck because sometimes it was hard following what she was talking about if you zoned out for a second, but a good class to take if the topic interests you

Probably the most frustrating prof I've had. I never felt like I understood what she wanted, she had us write an op-ed that is actually an essay, and there is no rubric to know what she wants for the group project. Office hours maybe could help, but I feel like you shouldn't need to go for EVERY assignment.

Professor Blake is probably the most enthusiastic professor I have had at UCSB. She is incredibly passionate for the 8am and I respect her for that. It's an easy GE if you participate and do the readings.

Incredible professor, talked about a lot of really relevant topics. Reading is hard to keep up on but if you do it's pretty easy to pass with a high grade.

Professor Blake is clearly very passionate about her work, I found the lectures to be pretty engaging. Keep up with the reading and its all good

Professor Blake was a good professor; taking this class was useful in helping me gain a better context for life generally.

Amazing professor that is passionate about the topic at hand. The class is graded on 2 short papers, pop quizzes, and in person midterm/finals. Would recommend to anyone to take her class. :)

I absolutely love Dr. Blake and would highly recommend taking one of her classes. You can tell she cares immensely for her students and their wellbeing. Her lectures are engaging and concisely cover the key topics for the reading. Most of the grade was from short quizzes, the short answer written midterm, and the two-page papers.

Homework is just reading, pretty long but not unmanageable. Pay attention in lecture, there's important info. I'm mainly impressed with how professionally she handled the fall 2022 TA strike. She cancelled lectures in solidarity but sent weekly emails providing detailed and straightforward updates. Very competent.

Amazing professor that genuinely cares about her students and the class!!! Lectures were very insightful and interesting. There is a LOT of reading per week which is easy to fall behind on but I still recommend taking the class. Also she has pop quizzes but they are on the lecture material so as long as you have paid attention you're good.

This class was on the more difficult side of GEs. If you are willing to read I would recommend! She is very passionate and lectures were always very interesting. She does have pop quizzes every so often, so be prepared! As long as you keep up with the reading and stay on top of your work it isnt too bad.