Loved going to class because Erickson is so goofy and entertaining. However, he makes mistakes about his facts sometimes, and if you don't go to lecture, most of the material he covers is also in the readings, if you can get through it. Midterm was reasonable, paper is fun to write, and the final was easy. A good, enjoyable class to use for GEs

Funny teacher. His lectures are pretty interesting and he does a good job at keeping the audience engaged. His midterms are easy. For Classics 40 (Greek Mythology) the material is pretty manageable. Even though the readings are long the text book does a very good job at summarizing the material and lecture finalizes that.

As a person, he is enjoyable, but as a lecturer, he is not. Lectures are very fast, not much time to take notes. Reading is far too in-depth and way more than necessary. Tests and quizzes are overly difficult and detail/memorization-based. The material is interesting, but take it with a different professor.

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Not very good. He is good with the fufu classes like myth, but not the upper division language classes. I found myself drowning in work and he was not helpful and frequently got his latin translations wrong. Some students even had to correct his Latin. Steer clear of this one

Funny professor, kind of a klutz, and spits a little when he get's really riled up about a subject he likes (but then again who doesn't?), a warning for those who want to sit in the front row. He really enjoys what he teaches, and is very clear in teaching. Lecture's pretty important, homework and field trip's are a MUST. Take this class.

I loved this class and prof erickson. He is such a goof and he makes lots of bad jokes which makes him so adorable. The material was interesting and the tests were fairly easy. Make sure to go to lecture and discussion, and do the readings and you will do well in the class.

He was friendly and all together interesting. he surfs, and plays will smith music...what more could you ask for?

He is not that difficult. I got a B without trying really hard. The class is interesting because it is about Greeks, but this professor is a dork. He is a wannabe Greek and his jokes are terrible.

I think Erickson is one of the greatest professors that I have found here. He's funny, really knows what he is talking about and loves his subject. Yeah, the tests are specific. The study of mythology requires specific details to understand it, that's just how it is. You're given all of the information you need to know. It's great. take this class.

OMG he's the best ever! Not to mention really hot. Soooo funny. This is a great class. He's always making jokes and he plays good movie clips a lot...there's a lot of reading and the memorization is crazy, but I loved this class. Not easy, but not too difficult..just right I'd say. VERY interesting subject and a lot of fun to learn...take it!!!

One of the best classes i have taken at this university. He is a great professor that understands the material and helps you understand it. Very interesting and fun. I love Professor Erickson!

WAY too much reading. Tests are quite complex, and quizzes too. I suggest taking this with a different professor. I now Hate Greek mythology....

Good Lecturer but his quizzes and tests are way too hard and specific. MOst of the questions are from the reading and not from the lectures. made me hate greek mythology take it with someone easier unless you have had an extensive couse in greek mythology already

this class suuuuuuuucks..... there is way too much reading and his quizes and tests are extremely specific.... i used to love greek mythology until this class

very enthusiastic, but he assigns way too much reading, and his quizzes are really hard. a challenging class/prof for a GE requirement, and he tests on very detailed issues, so u really have to study and know ur stuff. i would have taken it with someone easier if i had known.

He is a great lecturer, he really tries to engage the class and he goes out of his way to make things fun and interesting. seems like a pretty cool guy

Professor Erickson is great. He is extremely enthusiastic and his teaching style makes lectures entertaining while you still learn a lot. I would highly recommend him to anyone. There is only one paper and the quizes are easy as long as you keep up with the reading and go to lecture.

Worst lecturer ever! Everything is disorganized and it's impossible to predict what he will test on. The quizzes are very challenging, and beware that he assigns a five-page paper. Do not fall for his comedy. You won't be laughing when you get to the exams.

Super fun lectures, he enjoys teaching and will make you laugh. He really knows his stuff. His tests are tough; he wants you to prove you've learned the material. Challenging, but never dull.

the lectures are a lot of fun because of his enthusiasm and jokes. always interesting, but it is a lot of work.

class is never dull with erickson. He tells jokes, stories and sort of bounces around during lecture. He's a lot of fun and you can tell he's excited by the bouncing in place when he talks. Attending class is key. Great professor!

Best lecturer I've had.

I love your classes, however you make a student go broke with the cost of books for your class. Try to tone it down or put more into the reader so we have less primary sources to buy. Over all great class, but come on do you really think that UCSB students go to cocktail hours at fancy museums??? Hell no we drink in IV.