I loved Professor Burton!! Taking Tales of Love was genuinely one of the best classes I've ever taken at UCSB. I found her lectures so engaging and interesting and the readings themselves were very fun! There was never a moment where I walked out of class thinking I didn't learn anything. Definitely recommend!!!!!!

I loved taking Tales of Love with Professor Blurton! She does not provide any slides/notes on Canvas, so you should go to every lecture. Her lectures were incredibly interesting and engaging, and the readings were fun. She was very accessible outside of class, and eager to discuss questions or opinions about readings. Grading depends on your TA.

FR 50AX. Amazing professor, great insights into each reading, be prepared to read a lot. Even if you don't complete the reading that week, make sure you go over it before the essay. Grading is based on 3 essays (45%), participation in section (20%) and final (35%). Essays occur ~ every 3 weeks. Attendance not mandatory, but slides are not posted.

Professor Blurton had interesting lectures, and I enjoyed hearing what she had to say, but it seems like she really did not understand the subtext of a lot of books. Reading the books myself did not match at all with what she said. The final exam also requires so much studying- make sure you actually read the texts or it'd be near impossible.

Make sure to attend class, as she doesn't post what the class covered online. Blurton is super nice and her class is relatively straightforward, but the content is pretty boring and it was difficult to pay attention sometimes. Note down/remember a few main points for each topic/text covered and you should be fine.

Bad class. Lectures basically worthless, you're on your own in understanding the texts. Worst English class I've taken. Knew it wasn't going to be good cuz it's medieval stuff but I was not ready for how poorly run it would truly be.

At first I didn't mind this class and her teaching methods. I really appreciated how much she knew about medieval literature. But after a while it became clear that she was a professor who only cared about lectures and wasn't involved in any other part of the class. My TA, who was super helpful, was my main source of information for the class.

I never like to make review's on professors, but because of these tough times we are facing due to the pandemic, I saw a disgusting side of Professor Blurton. Her grading was extremely harsh, and her feedback was awful. You really see individual's true colors during challenging times. She does not have empathy or sensitivity. I do not recommend.

I really enjoyed having her for medieval literature because I did not think I'd enjoy this class. She is funny, engaging, and brilliant, which was motivating for this class since it was later in the day. Readings may be hard at first, but you get used to them as she gives you plenty of time to read. My TA was also really helpful. Would take again.

The lectures she gives on each reading really makes you think, and she brings up new ideas that I would have never thought of before. Plus, the readings that she picks are fun to read, and she is pretty funny during lecture. I also improved my writing by far in her class.

Amazing lecturer, and really funny. Never thought I could like medieval literature so much, but she made it relatable and understandable

Heather's the best. Took ENGL101 and the honors section, she really wants her students to exceed and wants them to take the time to read and understand Medieval English. I went into this class dreading the time period, and went out loving the language and really hoping to take another class. She's also beautiful, inside and out. TAKE BLURTON