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Dan Lane

38 reviews
Amazing lectures Clear grading criteria Caring Group projects Respected Gives good feedback Hilarious Get ready to read Skip class? You won't pass. Inspirational Lots of homework Beware of pop quizzes Lecture heavy Accessible outside class Online Savvy Tough grader Participation matters
Past quarters
COMM 89
178 / 178 Full
Theories of Communication
Dan Lane 4.9
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
31.1% A
COMM 188
79 / 79 Full
News, Politics, & Democracy
Dan Lane 4.9
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
69.9% A
COMM 505
30 / 45 Enrolled
Issues in Communication Research
Dan Lane 4.9
F
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
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COMM 188 Lane D S Winter 2024 Total: 79
COMM 89 Lane D S Fall 2023 Total: 267
INT W 1 Lane D S Fall 2023 Total: 313
COMM W 188 Lane D S Summer 2023 Total: 179
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COMM188 . Lane D S 20 Days Ago

Dr. Lane is very well-spoken and has put a lot of time and effort into this course. I took it as a summer course and while it was accelerated, I learned so much valuable information in this class. With interesting topics and straightforward video lectures, this class and professor are A+ quality.

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COMM188 . Lane D S 8 Months Ago

The format of this course is a little weird (feels like you are doing busywork for Weeks 1-8, then things get really intense at the end), but it ends up being pretty balanced and informative. Lane manages the group project really well and make sure to hold group members accountable. Expect weekly homework assignments + four question quizzes.

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COMM188 . Lane D S 8 Months Ago

Professor Lane's class was extremely interesting and he cares a lot about his students! This is a group project class though so be prepared for that, but he gives you ample of class time to work on everything. Would highly recommend.

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COMM89 . Lane D S 9 Months Ago

Greatest Comm professor I've had so far. TAs were great and easily accessible. Reverse classroom structure, attendance mandatory but allowed to miss a lot with no penalty. Easy quizzes and accessible for help with final paper. Would take again!

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COMM89 . Lane D S 10 Months Ago

Amazing professor!! Great and engaging lectures, posts all important lectures in online videos, and has extreme passion for students. Best COMM 89 prof!!

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COMM89 . Lane D S 10 Months Ago

prof lane is one of the best at ucsb. you can tell he's genuinely passionate about the concepts he teaches and he makes a genuine effort to connect with and cater to his students. his lectures are hilarious and interactive, and he makes what would otherwise be rather heavy and difficult concepts digestable. beware of pop quizzes in-lecture though!

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COMM89 . Lane D S 11 Months Ago

Seriously loved this class because of Prof. Lane. His lectures are really clear and interesting, he uses a lot of pop-culture references and makes it really engaging. Besides one big final paper, this class was not a lot of work and as long as you keep up with lectures and at least try you'll most likely do well.

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COMM89 . Lane D S 11 Months Ago

Dr. Lane is one of the best profs I've had so far at UCSB. Super kind person, interesting & engaging lectures, and makes the material fun to learn. He relates the material to our generation which I liked. Manageable weekly assignments & readings and only have in-person lecture 1x/wk (he posts other lectures as well). Plan on taking him again! 10/10

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COMM89 . Lane D S 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Really good guy. The lectures were informative and learned a lot about COMM theories. I enjoyed his style and thought his voice was quite soothing. Not a huge fan of TAs but had a good one which is crucial when taking a class like this. Take Lane for COMM89!

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COMM160PD . Lane D S 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

I took it Winter 2022 - there was a group paper, but for the most part, the course was pretty relaxed. Professor Lane's lectures are engaging and interesting. The course content can create for some tough conversations, but Professor Lane handles it really well! The lectures also go by fast because there's always a fun activity to do.

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COMM89 . Lane D S 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

Honestly one of the best professors I've encountered in UCSB. You can tell he genuinely wants his students to understand the material.

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COMM89 . Lane D S 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

i love this man. and his class is an easy dub.

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