This was my last class at UCSB, and I can confidently say this was the worst teacher I've ever had. He acted superior, made constant snarky remarks, and treated students unfairly. If you're a white male, expect to be singled out. His ego is massive and he pushes a strong agenda. Good luck to all those he reading this out loud too, you gonna need it
If you can do the bare minimum as a student, take this teacher. He is an ass if you're late to class and he doesn't post lectures online so you need to actually go to most lectures, but he basically gives 100% on all writing assignments and tells you exactly what is on the midterm and final. Super easy class and bought pizza on the last day.
i absolutely LOVED this class. his lectures are no phones no computers so it's easy to stay engaged. prof lanuza is SO FUNNY. had me cracking up in class. don't know how ppl don't succeed in this class--just show up! he tells you EXACTLY what will be on test. WE GOT A PIZZA PARTY! he loved us. just answer his questions in class.
I enjoyed the content of the class and how Prof Lanuza delivered info, felt like I learned a lot and I don't mind the no technology use (made it easier to learn imo). But he was very disorganized with assignments and was lowkey mean (dont come late to class). Overall easy, just come to lecture, only graded on a few hws and midterm & final.
Professor Lanuza is the most disorganized, rude, and unaccommodating professor I've ever had. If you miss a lecture, he basically blames you for poor planning, even if you had a death in the family. He also doesn't respect DSP accommodations and will not fill proctor requests until days before the exam. Would not recommend this course at all.
No instructions provided ever. I had to email my Ta begging twice for instructions and I NEVER GOT THEM. The professor would never mention instructions or assignments until after their due dates. Lecture literally felt like torture so long so repetitive. Exams are full of trick questions and harder than he lets on. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.
The worst professor I've ever had at UCSB. Horrible lectures, no usage of phones or laptops. Extremely boring. Also he doesn't care about your situation or anything, least understanding professor ever. 0/10
As a former SOC 1 TA for Professor Lanuza and having TAed for 3+ other SOC professors, I must be candid—I would not TA for him again nor recommend him. The lack of clear assignment guidelines, condescending communication, and unavailable lecture slides created unnecessary confusion and was needlessly challenging. Some TAs even cried after meetings.
Phones must be put away at start of class. He walks around to make sure that it is put away. Don't even try it cause he will call you out. Easy class and tells you EXACTLY what's on the test. Group project and individual projects are easy. You will learn a lot. Can be finished after 6 weeks. Shows his rate my prof. to scare you but you will be okay
BEST CLASS! Does not want students that do not want to learn. No phones or computers- he will call you out. Lectures are interesting . He tells you EXACTLY what is on the midterm/ final. Had to reach out to the TA for directions for group paper but got 100% on it. Have to attend lecture, but an easy A if you attend and pay attention.
Class is easy as long as you go to most of the lectures, he is very clear about what will be on the test, and the projects were graded lightly. The no-tech rule is a little annoying, but not the end of the world. His accent makes him a little hard to understand during lectures and his jokes aren't that funny, but otherwise he isn't that bad.
Great lecturer, very clear grading criteria. Make sure you are on top of assignments as there are NO late assignments not a big deal as everything is listed before hand. No phone class which I found refreshing. Easy A. -1 point as he does not seem too concerned about getting to know students as everything is directed to TA.