Literally did not do a thing in this class. I never read, attended half the lectures and didn't pay attention much. There are no tests or quizzes, just a final paper. I never bought or used the reader. I spent one day on this class sweating out the 15 page paper and got a pass (took it P/F). Should be an EASY A with any kind of effort

It's an interesting class but the professor lectures in an old school style (meaning there are no power point slides). This may bother some but I personally liked it. If you're good at writing research papers, then this class is for you as your whole grade is based primarily off two papers. The major downside is how many textbooks he makes you get.

Rock is one of my favorite professors at UCSB. Its like having Sean Connery teach the class

Rock ROCKS!!!!! He knows literally everything about Argentina. Reading isn't required and the only assignment is a paper which is really long but if it's decent you'll get an A. The coolest British dude ever. Loved the class.

Very nice man, but useless teaching style. If you like listening to a teacher talk for 75 minutes straight without telling you what's important, then take his class. At least outline your lectures!

Rock is a boring professor whos hard to understand cause of his english accent. Your grade comes solely from your ta and they try to grade hard for some reason. dont attend lecture; only your section once a week. 2 paper topics come from whatever you choose to write about. You get to pick it and tell your ta what ur writing about.