The hard part for this class is the readings. So many pages to read each week and the reading notes grading are really arbitrary. For test, You just need to do the readings and remember sparse information from the lecture, meaning the lectures don't have substantial context but they could be interesting to attend.

The professor seems a nice guy and the material is not hard. However, You must choose the right TA. Reading notes are usually graded full points if you complete the assignment and get major points. Some TA has demanding reading notes criteria, which makes its impossible to get full points for your reading notes (make up 30% of the total course)

Interesting class, lecture is only really mandatory because some of the test questions are on his lectures. Lectures are kind of structured like a story, interesting at times. 2 midterms, no final, includes a test on all the countries of the world. Book is essential for homework, which easily fulfills the writing requirement.

very good professor

best/worst professor at ucsb. His classes are easy with minimal effort & he throws a party but if you want to learn don't bother.

Awesome teacher, super nice and very interesting. Easy class, gave everyone A's. Didn't do so well on the midterms (no final) and still got an A!

Highly knowledgeable, humorous & laid back. His reviews for midterms tell you exactly what to expect, his use of guest speakers & field trips add depth to the course. A pioneer in the Global Studies & the guy who actually created the major for the first time anywhere in the world. Take as many classes with him as you can & speak to him!

Best, most interesting class I've had at UCSB. Juerg is the man, knows his stuff and keeps it laid back. Attendance is not mandatory but after taking this class I want to go sit in on some of his other lectures just to listen to the issues at hand. If you like global issues and no homework, take this class. A

Best Professor I've had at UCSB so far. He makes sure everyone understands the material and wasn't biased when it came to our conflict resolution of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. We only read his books in class but we had a lot of guest lectures with opinions different than his own.

Easy A. Reading is easy, section requires 1-2 pages of notes on reading each week- and it gets you a writing credit. Midterm is Multiple Choice. If you attend lecture, or know about the world at all, there is no reason to get less than an A.

Great lectures and very knowledgable, but he does not do much for the class. Its all up to the TA's do the reading keep up with section and an A or B is not hard at all. Good global teacher.

The most intelligent person I have ever met. He definitely knows what he is talking about and because of this he is sometimes scattered. Lecture is packed with info so be sure to attend and pay attention. A lot of reading but really interesting! He's hilarious. Great class!

lectures are extremely scattered, so its hard to figure out which points he wants you to know for the final and midterm. the midterm includes a map portion where you have to memorize all the countries in the world. i thought it was boring, but a lot of people really liked it. overall easy class if you attend lecture and section.

He is the best professor I have had at my years at UCSB. He is funny, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. I was in his honors section and there he truly demonstrated how intelligent he is. I would recommend this class to all UCSB students - a must take.

Juergensmeyer doesn't give the impression that he cares much for his undergrad students. But the TAs were helpful and the class, especially the second half, was pretty interesting. Tests were curved and students were given extra points to make up for bad questions.

Juergensmeyer is clearly one of the most well loved prof's in the Global Studies department. That being said, his lectures were often a little bit boring and wandering. His tests are pretty easy, but you'll have to do a lot of readings.

Great lecturer, incredibly educational. His courses are geared to teach and not set up to make you fail. Less interested in how well you study for his tests & more interested in you actually walking away with knowledge, awareness and the truths of the world as it is, even after school has passed and done with.

Best professor and the best class! We went on field trips to religious centers all around santa barbara, which was really cool. Although we never directly discussed the readings, a huge portion of the midterm was based on them, so do it! Also, obscure facts about the field trips were included as well to make sure ppl went, so go!

Great teacher! Some of the readings are kinda dense and theres reading notes due every week in section, but as long as you keep up and go to lecture its not that hard of a class. He always shows clips from the daily show or some current event at the beginning of class, lectures, then usually has a few guests speak at the end.

I loved this class! Juerg is so much fun and all over the place. Tests were over both reading and lecture so it's good to try to keep up with the reading and go to all the lectures. Not a super hard class, but lectures can be a little hard to follow. But most of the test q's from lecture are things he deems common knowledge. Take this class!

This professor is hilarious, but if you don't want to get picked on, sit in the center--where he can't reach you. Make sure you know what's going on in the world. His reader is old, but make sure you read them and know the authors and the main ideas. I enjoyed this class and it made me interested in the Global Studies major.

best professor at ucsb. he's so intelligent and helpful. fun sense of humor. lots of reading and tests are a bit hard, but great class. you won't regret it.

Juergensmeyer is a crazy guy but thats what makes it such a fun class. He tells the randomest stories and im pretty sure he has covered the whole globe. Very knowlegable about the subject. He is hilarious if u have a sense of humor. If you read and go to lecture you will get an A in this class

Absolutely amazing professor...fell in love with global studies..always puts people on the spot which makes the class very entertaining...his midterm wasn't too horrible as long as you study...he wants you to succeed...i highly reccomend global 2