This class was ver enjoyable but alot of work:2term papers, midterm, final, mandatory movies, and 2 extra papers.Bergstrom's lectures are very fast paced but interesting...he is very passionate about the subject! I def. recommend this class just be prepared to do a lot of work. Also, go to office hours!
Professor Bergstrom is extremely knowledgable. If you enjoy history,he is your guy! However, make sure to attend all the lectures and play close attention to everything he says... he moves quickly and it's easy to miss some details.
Bergstrom's the BEST TEACHER I've ever had at UCSB! Very open-minded and incredibly wise and so passionate about what he's talking about; It's inspiring! Don't expect the class to be a blow off, but definitely take the class if you're interested in the subject.
Great guy, very funny. Sometimes rambles and talks abstractly, not making very much sense but is really approachable and willing to help whenever you need, I highly recommend him!
Very funny and creative. Makes lecture interesting. Class requires a lot of reading.
Well, I have to admit that I was bit surprised reading the sterling reviews of past reviewers. While he does make jokes and is nice, his lectures are usually concentrated on vague concepts. It's always discouraging when students start leaving class..
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so cool...i didnt like history...but he explains things in an interesting and funny way....the TAs on the other hand......watch out for them.
He's entertaining and well read; he knows what he's talking about. Also very enthusiastic and a joy to listen to. Classroom atmosphere is relaxed and inviting.
He's very nice, always positive and uplifting, and very clear! I love having him as a professor!
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GREAT Professor. Really engaging. Available during his office hours and for appointments. Interesting assignments. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
he's amazing! i love his class. totally funny and awesome! open to differing opinions and in favor of class discussion. highly recommended!
Taking this teacher for the third time!
Great joke tellers lol. Lectures are very relaxing and easy~ Highly recommanded.
Very good history professor. Although I took for summer session, he is a great lecturer with many slides, jokes, interesting information etc. that really makes history a pleasure to learn unlike to many other professors...
I took this in the summer school session B with 2 other classes and worked so im not sure how truly difficult he is. it was a lot of reading but the guy is totally nice and totally wants to help you understand anything if you have questions. worth taking
really great speaker! funny in subtle times :) super nice and cares for his students
History 7 was a fantastic class. He's a great speaker, and always clear and very helpful. As a bonus, he helped me with some questions I had that were far outside the class curriculum
he is probably one of the best teachers i have ever had. the class (history 7) was amazing and professor bergstrom was incredibly helpful.
AWESOME CLASS! BERGSTROM IS A WONDERFUL PROF! You will learn A LOT, however, most likely you will get screwed over by the TA's...A papers turn into C- papers...be careful...and switch to P/np if you get less than a B+ on the midterm.
he's great
I learned so much. I pass it on to anyone else I know. And, his approach is so cool. I admit some of the lectures are boring, but if you plan to go on in history, it's a good foundation.
Lectures are great. Learned a lot. The exams are on the difficult side.