ABRA G J

Gordon Abra

77 reviews
Amazing lectures Skip class? You won't pass. Get ready to read Hilarious Graded by few things Tough grader Respected Inspirational Lecture heavy Clear grading criteria Tests are tough Test heavy Accessible outside class Caring Participation matters Group projects Would take again Gives good feedback EXTRA CREDIT
Past quarters
COMM 129
37 / 89 Enrolled
Law Enforcement, Communication, and the Community
Gordon Abra 5.0
T R
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
COMM 142
38 / 84 Enrolled
Power, Dominance and Communication
Gordon Abra 5.0
T R
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
COMM 180
0 / 10 Enrolled
Senior Honors Seminar
Gordon Abra 5.0
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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COMM 142 Abra G J Fall 2023 Total: 77
COMM 164 Abra G J Fall 2023 Total: 71
COMM 180 Abra G J Fall 2023 Total: 8
COMM 142 Abra G J Summer 2023 Total: 24
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COMM177 . Abra G J 2 Months Ago

I loved legal communication with Professor Abra it was a really cool class and I learned a ton of cool stuff. Professor Abra is really funny and great at lecturing. Attendance isn't mandatory but he does not post the lecture notes so you should go to class.

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COMM150 . Abra G J 3 Months Ago

Professor Abra is by far one of the best comm professors I have had. He is so incredibly engaging and makes the class content he is teaching fun to learn. His grading criteria and what he expects from his students is very clear. If you do not go to class you wont do well on final or midterm. Readings need to be done. Very funny personality.

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COMM142 . Abra G J 5 Months Ago

Classes are interesting, but he doesn't use slides, and veers off-topic so frequently that it is difficult to tell what is actually important. He didn't finish covering all of the material that was on the midterm, but still tested on it. Exams were multiple choice, final had an essay as well. He likes arguing with his students a little too much.

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COMM142 . Abra G J 5 Months Ago

Dr. Abra is the best professor at UCSB! He is passionate and his classes are very intriguing. His lectures are incredible and he has great research backing up his claims. He is engaging and I like how he does not use powerpoints, but makes it clear what you need to know for the exams. Do the readings for sure and come to class. There's no busy work

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COMM164 . Abra G J 5 Months Ago

Dr. abra is the best prof i have taken. I have taken multiple of his classes, he does not use power points and talks out loud but makes it very clear what you will need to know. He is passionate. He has an authoritative tone but its just how he talks. Do the readings or you will not do well, they are usually manageable.

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COMM142 . Abra G J 6 Months Ago

Abra is the best Comm professor I've had at UCSB! He knows exactly what he is talking about and his course content easily reflects on day-to-day lessons, I find myself telling my housemates stuff he has mentioned in class. He is funny and has great rapport with his students. His classroom remains full throughout the quarter-- a great sign. Love him

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COMM164 . Abra G J 7 Months Ago

His midterms are based off the lectures & the readings. The readings are super dense and he also don't have slideshows so all we do is write down everything he says.

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COMM164 . Abra G J 7 Months Ago

Do not be fooled by his RMP grade, actually such a bad/boring class

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COMM164 . Abra G J 7 Months Ago

Abra is a pretty run-of-the-mill professor. Your grade is based on 2 midterms, a final and a paper so there's not much room for error. He's interesting enough but the class concept is pretty boring and not very engaging. Definitely wouldn't bee my first choice

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COMM142 . Abra G J 9 Months Ago

Abra is pretty good! His lectures were very engaging, although it can be a bit hard to follow along as he doesn't use slides at all. The readings are essential and will be tested on, and pacing for the class was off quite a bit as we didn't get through all of the syllabus topics in lecture, but were still expected to know them from readings.

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COMM150 . Abra G J 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Abra is a very engaging lecturer and professor. The content of this class was truly interesting and I enjoyed learning about the topics. However, he does not use lecture slides. Additionally, his tests are extremely difficult and painfully specific. For context, 22 students last quarter received an F on the MIDTERM and only 11 received an A.

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COMM150 . Abra G J 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Very interesting lectures. Take Abra if you are actually trying to take advantage of your education. You will learn things that will actually be useful in your life after graduating. You do have to do the readings and attend lectures to do well.

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