Probably one of the best professors at UCSB. Kay Young has a real passion for what she does, she will challenge and inspire you. Don't miss the opportunity to take a class with her before graduating! Be ready to read a good deal, and attend most (if not all) lectures!

Take any class you can from this professor! She is truly inspirational. This class was the best one Ive taken in college. Only two essays and the final includes two more handwritten essays, and passage identification for the different novels. Also have to memorize the first sentence from each novel. Great class and great books!

By far one of the best professors at UCSB. I took her ENGL 170CM class and it was truly life changing. Participate in lecture and spend some time writing a 5-10 page midterm paper and a 10-20 page final paper but I promise neither of them are bad. I always read my final paper if I ever need inspiration. Amazing woman! I am honored to know her :)g

Take this class! Prof. Great material, never boring. Only two assignments that control your grade, but do-able.

Professor Young's lectures are insightful and life-changing. She connects literature to the most profound thoughts about education and life as she creates an environment that allows you to think on a level you never thought possible.

Professor Young is by far the best English professor at UCSB. She has high expectations for writing, but will work with you tirelessly to help you get to those expectations. She truly will open a window into Jane Austen's mind and will also open a window into yours. I wish I could take this class again!!!

The most AMAZING professor I've ever had at UCSB! So extremely helpful and passionate about her work. HIGHLY recommend taking any of her classes! You MUST read! Lots of writing though, so be prepared! If you're the type of student that's passionate about English, you need to take her class. Don't take this class if you just want credits!

Excellent professorclass! Reading list includes every author you've always known you should read but never really had an occasion to: Marx, Freud, Nietzsche, Darwin, and more. Take this class if you want to contemplate the meaning of life every week for 75 min. One midterm, one final, and a 7-8 page paper. Discussion heavy. Young is great!

Young is very challenging but she is generally clear about what she expects from you. The tests are not easy, I highly advise speaking with her prior so that you can earn a good grade. The material in this class is absolutely wonderful, as are her points in lecture. Love this class!

Best teacher at UCSB by far.

Prof. Young is amazing! Never read an Austen novel, but Young made me love the author. 2 papers, and one final. The final literally took the 3 hours for almost everyone in the class. However, don't let that scare you off. You can sparknote the books and pass with flying colors.

By far, toughest English class I've taken at UCSB. Though the material wasn't my cup of tea, she introduced all sorts of amazing ideas and the discussions in her class were always quite lively. Exams and final paper were completely fair as well--tough grader, but it is not difficult to do well if you read and attend lecture.