Professor Batiste made some interesting points about the readings and she never went completely off topic, but her apparent arrogance and quick temper definitely showed in her lectures. and she cannot figure out how to use a computer.

This is the worst class I have taken at UCSB. She made us sign in every lecture, but wouldn't pass out the sign in sheet until after class ended. People weren't taking enough notes for her liking so she assigned a final at the last minute. Waste of time.

Terrible class. She added an in class final during the middle of the quarter when we were already assigned a paper. I agree with the other comments, the GE units were not worth taking this class. This is the only class Ive taken where everyone stayed for the end of the quarter professor evals cause everyone was waiting to give her what she deserved

I have never written a review for a teacher before, but I feel compelled to this time. This is by far the worst professor I have ever encountered! Avoid her classes. The GEs are not worth the frustration. Trust me on this one!!

I took this class to get a GE done, but taking this class was the worst decision I've made at this school. The professor insulted the class and treated us like children because she was grouchy. She announced there was going to be a final midway through the class (it was not initially presented on the syllabus). Even the English majors hated class.

WORST PROFESSOR ON CAMPUS. Seriously, I've been on campus four years, but no professor has been as bad as Batiste. She's: arrogant, unhelpful, unclear and overall horrible. Her lectures were pre-written, so she stood in front reading super fast. She added a final on her presentations because people complained her lectures were unclear. DROP IT NOW!

this was the worst class i have ever taken! the teacher was a NIGHTMARE! if you are enrolled stop reading this now and drop!!! you could not pay me enough to take this class again!