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116 . Flanagin A J 5 Months Ago

The worst professor I've ever had at UCSB. The material was interesting but it's hard to stay interested in the subject/class when the professor is a stuck-up grumpy man. I could write a whole essay on why to not take this man but I can only write 350 words about it. He is an awful professor just overall, it seems like he hates teaching.

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COM118 . Flanagin A J 9 Months Ago

The lectures were super informative and he clearly knows what he's talking about. Likes to interact with the class, so it kept people interested.

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 9 Months Ago

Honestly one of my favorite comm professors. No assignments which is great. Tests were difficult but doable if you study a little. readings are straightforward and supplement lectures very well. Not sure why people dont like his attitude, hes a really cool guy and always has an interesting, random story that relates to lecture.

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116 . Flanagin A J 10 Months Ago

Pros -good lecturer -easy to take notes on -no assignments -very accessible outside of class Cons -hard exams -attendance taken -has a stuck up attitude -not much to bring your grade up with Overall interesting if you like tech !

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COM116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

The information provided in this class is helpful to those looking to go into tech-related fields, and not much more. Flanagin does not once discuss how internet effects society or communication. He does not slow down to match the pace of his students. His ego is bigger than his desire to educate students properly. Try to avoid this class

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COMM116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

Professor Flanagin is a great professor and his lectures are very interesting. I took the class during a 3-week session which is why I would say it is a challenging course. It was fast-paced and only graded on midterm and final. My biggest recommendation is to attend all lectures and study the readings/notes until you mastered the material.

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116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

I wouldn't listen to the people giving Flanagin 5/5. Although he had interesting lectures, he has a negative attitude and his tests are very difficult. If you fail the midterm, I would get a late drop approval since the main portion of your grade is a midterm and final. Prepare to study for hours and to limit your social life.

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116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Flanagin knows his stuff and his lectures are interesting if you pay attention! However our grades are only based off a final and a midterm with attendance so if you fail the midterm...yeah. Literally anything he says can be on the exams, and the answer choices can range from A-G. He is willing to go more in depth on topics, just study/hope lol

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Graded on two midterms that are difficult even if you read everything and review the notes. He also has a condescending character that is unlike every other COMM professor at UCSB.

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

He had interesting lectures but anything he says could be on the exams!!! His class is graded on random attendance, midterm, & final. Our class did pretty bad on the exams (they are really difficult but "fair") so he curved the finals grades for a lot of people. Not a class to slack off in. cool guy at some times but you really need to put in work

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COM116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

Great class, the exams are more difficult compared to other COMM classes but taking good notes will help a lot. It is not an easy class, but all content are backed by research and i really appreciate his effort put into the course.

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116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

Flanagin is by far one of the worst COMM professors at UCSB. He considers his tests to be fair, but almost everyone say that they are difficult. He's condescending of students and speaks badly about his colleagues. He constantly brags about his career and how he always get bored in each job he's in. Don't choose Flanagin you'll regret it

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116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

I read the reviews before taking this class and was worried it would be too hard. I did the work and it was fine. I LOVED the class, which is full of interesting content. He's an amazing lecturer who knows his stuff and cares about learning. If you don't do well, it's probably on you. He presents interesting and relevant stuff really clearly.

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COM116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

You have to do the work (go to lecture, take good lecture AND reading notes) but the tests are straightforward if you study. Flanagin is tough, but funny and keeps lectures interesting. He's a stereotypical scary college prof, don't let your phone go off in class and such, but you can tell its a bit of a front too. I really liked this class!

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COM116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Condescending towards students and shades other comm profs. Rude and unapproachable. Graded only by midterm and final which ask frankly irrelevant questions, such as who invented things. Readings are overly long and not engaging. Inflexible attendance policy. Clearly he is knowledgable as an individual, but his lack of passion and bad attitude...

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116 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

I took this course W'22. The final grade is determined by the midterm, final, and attendance. Most people in the course did well on the midterm, but the final was brutal. The final had multiple choice responses ranging from a-h... might as well add the whole alphabet. Our final grades were curved because we did so poorly - just study and uh pray

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

I really enjoyed both of Professor Flanagin's classes. I found his lectures to be very interesting and relevant. He is just generally a good guy who cares for his students and is passionate about his job. The only grades are the midterm and final which are both multiple choice and straight forward. One of my favorite professors.

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116AND118 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

Really well organized lectures and class website. DO THE READINGS. Tests are challenging but fair, he'll let you pick the format and curves scores in students' favor. He'll basically tell you how to get an A, just do the work.

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116 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

Class is based on two grades midterm and final and small percentage for attendance. You must do good on midterm otherwise drop the class the final was very difficult.

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116 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

This course was so interesting and the content is so relevant to everyday life. Learned things I never thought I would in the Comm major and I'm glad I took this course. There is only one midterm, a final, and attendance being counted toward your grade so study A LOT.

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COMM116 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

I really don't understand the low ratings of professor Flanagin! He's amazing and makes lectures so interesting. The content he teaches is very relevant and important to know. He's very funny, smart and knows what he's talking about. Definitely take a class from him if you have the chance! His test is totally fair if you attend all the lectures.

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116 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

Difficult class but so worth it. Lectures loaded with info and super clear explanations; gives great examples & engages students completely. Challenging but fair exams--you'll get the grade you earn. If you're looking to slide by, he's not your guy, but if you actually want to LEARN something take this class! Inspiring, unbelievably helpful.

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118 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

Honestly, if you are not good at taking multiple choice exams (and I mean questions with more than 4 options for answers) then this is not the class for you. Your grade will be based off one midterm and one final, and while the information is interesting, THERES ALOT. Didn't really seem like a comm class. :((

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116 . Flanagin A J 2 Years Ago

Arrogant, rude and unhelpful. Not a communication class, seemed more like computer science. Tests are impossible if you don't read the research 3 times over. Random attendance throughout quarter; stickler for using your phone.

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