One of the hardest teacher I have ever come across yet. He teachings are quite boring and I give him a little credit for trying to make the class interesting by telling lame jokes. His two midterms are difficult and it's really unbelievable how this man expects us to learn all the countries of the world. Overall, I really don't recommend this class

Not a fun class to be in. Boring and isn't really helpful.

Montello is an absolute prick of a man. He's arrogant, insensitive and completely driven by a superiority complex centered around Geography. His jokes are almost as awful as they are frequent. He quizzes you on how to cook chiles. And he looks like Wayne Knight in a slightly nicer suit. In other words hes completely amazing. Take him & sit up front

Loved his class, humor, and tests. The map test at the end of geography 5 was terrible though.

Great class. Very intresting, as long as you go to class you'll get an A. This is the only class i attended simply because it was the only one i woudlnt fall asleep through. Easy A, great Teacher. take this class

definitely one of the most organized and intiguing classes i've taken thus far. Montello clearly knows his stuff and makes for an interesting professor with jokes and a great sense of sarcasm. weekly hw assignments, two midterms, and a final - all multiple choice. highly reccomend for a GE and a way to expand your mind about geography.

Eh, Montello is a little too cynical and imposing in his views/jokes for my liking, but he was a pretty funny guy. This class isn't too hard, go to lecture and you'll be fine.

This class was great! In fact, the people who think the prof. is an ass and think the class was hard have issues. He is not an ass, he just has a great sense of humor. Plus, as long as you pay attention in lecture and write down everything he says, you'll easily ace the class. No need to read the book. Everyone should take this class!

This was one of the best classes I've ever taken. The material was interesting, the tests and assignments were easy, and I think the professor is absolutely hilarious. I honestly have no idea why people don't like him. My advice: go to lecture and pay attention, but there is no need to read the book. I defintely recommend this class!

One of the best classes ive taken here at UCSB, great lectures, easy labs, tests are not easy but not hard, interesting material.

This is one of the best classes I have taken at UCSB, it gives you a lot of perspective on the situation of the world. A lot of people think Montello is an arrogant ass, but I think thats what makes him entertaining.

write down every idiotic and anachronistic story/recipe/joke he says because he puts them on tests... he rushes through the lecture very quickly and does not have power-point... there are better classes out there!

this man is amazing simply because he is such an ass. if you're not a geography major now...then you will be when he's done with you!

Your lucky if you can make it half way through his lecture and its only once a week. I would usually leave early wanting to rip my hair out. He talks fast and rambles on so much that you have absolutely no idea what to write down, and all of the stuff you do write down isn't even on the test. My first C at UCSB! Horrible...spare yourself.

the prof is an arrogant ass and gives u no slack at all... but the class is only once a week with a midterm and final but he tests on every picky detail... STUDY

such a jerk. don't expect him to help you with anything.

very rude and crude. he is sarcastic in a bitter way.

He is my favorite teacher at UCSB. Both funny and interesting. The class is very easy.

He thinks that just because he is an assistant dean at this school that he can make students' lives miserable. he is out to get students and does not care about helping them. he is not understanding by any means.

This professor is the bigest **** i have ever met! he is on a power trip and does not give a **** about any students' needs.

Great Prof.! One of the best I've had. Very knowledgeable and well-spoken. Funny sense of humor--cares to liven up the class. Definitely take Geog 5 or 50!

I found his personality abrasive. It was supposed to be a discussion-oriented class. I felt he responded curtly to certain opinions, while expounding his own at unnecessary length. At times he was almost belligerent in his defense of his personal beliefs, which seemed inappropriate.

The class was easy but the TA's graded hw very harshly!

Easy class with great lectures. Funny and Entertaining Professor. Its more than just learning the countries. Highly recommend this class.