Yegul has a superiority complex and isn't afraid to be ostentatious of his knowledge. He presents information in a mundane & tedious fashion,that ensures even the most optimistic student's moral to deter. If you want a difficult class, an extremely subjective hard grader, and ridiculously specific tests, take any of his classes. But Seriously Dont
Incredibly boring lectures; really fails to make the subject matter interesting and engaging. On top of that, his tests are very nit-picky and difficult.
Deducts points like crazy. Expects you to memorize everything. Interesting class overall if you're actually curious about roman architecture.
I was very disappointed after taking his course. He is a very hard grader. He will find anything in his quizzes to take points off. I was very dedicated to his class and did all the reading, never missed a lecture and he would still find a reason to grade harshly. Please do yourself a favor and dont take him!
People may bag on Yegul's accent--yet for me, it made the class much more interesting and enjoyable. I felt like I was watching a history channel presentation every lecture. If you attend lecture, take notes (more applicable to the test then textbook), and make picture flash cards (not a lot of work)--you will get a good grade.
Yegul's accent isn't that bad I can understand everything he says. Sure his voice is pretty boring, but I think section makes up for what you don't get for Yegul. Pretty easy class. If you're good at memorization you'll get a good grade just read the textbook.
He gives you a list of over 100 vocab words and even more pictures, and they aren't organized by time period. Basically this course requires a lot of work outside of class, as his lecture jumps all over the place and goes in no particular order. If you read the book and take a lot of notes though it is pretty easy to get an A.
Took Culture of Architecture with him as well as 6A. 6A was pretty boring, he put me to sleep some days but it's all just memorizing pictures and dates, 136X there was way more artistic involvement. Also he can be heard in a 40 person class, the accent is sometimes too much in the 6A lecture hall but he's worth taking an upper-div from!
This class is almost entirely dependent on your ability to memorize artworks and facts relating to them. The course is relatively easy and I recommend that people refer to the course website for the best info on assignments and for use as a study tool.
The class if boring. Can't understand anything he's saying. Said material from before the midterm wouldn't be on the final, then turns out the final is cumulative. Good luck, Yegul is just all around terrible.
One of the worst classes i ever took. Basically, if you enjoy memorizing about 100 useless facts such as exact dates and locations that boring arches and buildings are made, then this class is for you and good luck. Other than that, lectures put me to sleep, and my section TA couldn't identify what good writing looks like. I'd avoid this class.
Class is pure easy memorization, all you have to do is study images from the website and book. Tests were easy if you study hard they're basically just IDing pictures on the screen. There's one easy essay for the quarter 5-7 pages. Lectures are boring but Yegul is an absolute expect on the on subject. Great class since is fulfills alot of GEs
So boring. He offers little to no insight into the subject matter. I wouldn't recommend him as a teacher. Probably more into his research than the teaching. Makes everything sound like the most boring thing on the planet
The class requires a lot of studying of images and is sort of a pain. Overall it is very interesting and as long as you study as class goes along, it should be pretty manageable. I would recommend this class especially since it fulfills a lot of GE's.
Really hard to understand and doesnt post names of images on screen. Class is only worth going to for a nap
Yegul really knows his stuff but the class itself and his accent WILL put you to sleep. There is really no point to going to discussions, but sections are a MUST.
The cutest old man ever! is a good orator, ethusiastic, and cracks a lot of jokes. you will just want to put him in your pocket!!
This guy is it.
This guy knew what he was talking about. I loved his enthusiasm and even though he had an accent it was pretty easy to understand him if you payed attention. The tests were all about memorizing the images and understand them in context; not too hard. Sections are mandatory. One midterm, 5 page paper, and final. He was on PBS!
Honestly so boring. Unless you're an art history major. His accent lulls you to sleep and its hard to drag yourself to lecture. section is super important. lots of studying, definitely memorization and flash cards. not too difficult, but definitely boring. REALLY boring.
This class requires ALOT of studying. Start making flashcards at the beginning of the quarter and continue studying them and you will do well.
His accent is REALLY hard to understand. The class, although easy, was boring and monotonous. Unless you are really interested in art history this class is hard to wake up for. Because all the information is on the website, I learned way more from section than lecture.
This class isn't necessarily "hard", you just have to memorize A LOT. Lecture isn't mandatory, you can learn the exact thing by reading the book. Material is somewhat interesting, but the class is boring. I would only recommend this class to those who are good at memorizing, however this class does take care of many GE's.
Teacher is hard to understand but knows his stuff. the midterm and final is really hard!! you have to really memorize EVERYTHING it sucks! the class is interesting just very pointless for life. discussions are mandatory but lectures not so much as long as you keep up with the reading. I don't recommend this class.