Great lecturer. She goes over exactly what's going to be on the exams. You HAVE TO TAKE GOOD NOTES to pass this class. There's some overlap material with the textbook but not much. I suggest you still read every chapter though. I went to all classes, took notes, read the book, and the tests weren't that hard. She does try to trick you however

TESTS ARE SO HARD. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS FOR AN ELECTIVE

I love her lectures! She is so engaging and entertaining that makes me feel like 8am was not so bad. However, the papers are exams are hard. I got a C+ on the first paper and an A+ on the second, not sure why. Papers are graded by TA so make sure you know what they want, also, it is graded compared to other students. Finals was harder than midterm

Professor Mullin was great. Subject matter was really interesting especially the stuff about social media communication. Would definitely take again, but the tests are definitely tough but fair.

Took Comm 1 last spring quarter as a GE. Honesty I attended every lecture and yet the midterm and final were extremely difficult for no reason. I got a C on the first paper but an A on the last (not sure how). I ended up getting a C+ which hurt my GPA. Avoid this course if possible.

Professor Mullin is spunky and fun! Although, her tests are hard and you do have to work for your grade. Take good and clear notes, personal I never bought a big for any of her classes and I have taken both Comm 1 and Comm 88. As long as you are a good note taker you are fine!

Took 1 and 88 during summer. A lot to fit into a 6 week course instead of 10 weeks Comm 1 2 papers, midterm and final.... Comm 2 Research group project, paper, midterm, final but overall very doable. Really enthusiastic teacher and very nice. Prof and TA's very willing to help. Don't twist test questions, what's there is there. You'll do fine

Because she teaches comm intro classes, there is going to be a lot of material that you are going to have to learn, though not much of it is actually "difficult." Many people say her tests are unfairly hard, but I never got that. She's funny, knows her stuff, and overall I think a good professor.

take her if you like to get C's on papers that you've worked hard for and if you like insane multiple choice questions with 5 right answers.

Mullin is super enthusiastic and funny. I was never too upset about getting up to go to lecture at 8am. It is definitely worth taking, and I am NOT a comm major. Go to lecture and read and you will pass the midterm/final easily. The two papers are graded much harder.

I am a Pre-Comm major and fell in love with the subject. Mullin will sometimes go on tangents when using examples, but does a good job explaining concepts. 2 papers, midterm, and final - the second paper is graded a lot harder and the tests can be tricky. Will refer to both lecture and textbook during exams. Super enthusiastic for an 8 AM. TAKE IT.

do not take. Her tests are meant to trick you and her goal is to discourage you out of the major. She makes the subject harder than what it is.

Great professor. Her lectures are easy to follow with helpful examples. You have to keep up with the readings and go to section. Tests are really hard and depending on the TA the paper can be difficult too...

I did enjoy the course but beware, the quizzes can be very tricky and the papers are graded harshly.

As a new transfer student I took this in my first quarter and it was a really interesting class. I loved lectures! However, I thought I knew the material well enough but the midterm came around and it was so difficult. She loves to confuse you on her exams. The TAs grade pretty hard on the papers as well. Definitely read!

This was a great GE class, I thought. There's a good amount of reading, but the material itself is easy. Everyone was saying the tests were tricky, but they really weren't, as long as you pay attention to the lectures and read. My paper grades weren't even that good, but if you rock at multiple choice, then you have nothing to worry about.

She is very into what she teaches, which makes the lectures interesting. However the tests are hard, and the research papers are graded harshly...

Man oh man, this class had me worried sick since I'm a Comm major. I didn't do that well on the midterm, but once dedicated a serious amount of time I did well. 89% on the Final, 80% on the paper. TA grades hard on the paper, tests are insanely tricky. Good teacher, but you have to KNOW your stuff forwards and backwards. Study like crazy.

Lecture mandatory! Write down every example she proses in class and go home and make your own. Read the book but use her notes more. Tricky class you REALLY must know the material. She gives a great lecture. Two papers and research study participation. Utilize your TAs and always attend section. This was part of the premajor.

This was a great class. It was definitely difficult. Tests have material from lecture and book. Attendance is mandatory, as she does not post slides online. Lectures/material is straight forward, but tests require that you truly understand course concepts. I recommend this class.

I signed up for this class not even knowing what comm was. Prof Mullin is incredible beyond words. She was so captivating. I found myself excited for lecture and laughing at her tangents and stories. TAKE THIS CLASS! It is a lot of work and not easy but it is well worth the effort. Prof Mullin is honestly the most incredible teacher I have ever had

This was the only C grade I got while at UCSB! Lectures are good, but tests are tricky & confusing. TA's grade harshly. I think this class is interesting, but the grading and tests are really disappointing. Wished I didn't take this class, but Prof Mullin is a great speaker regardless!

The content of the course is easy, but her tests are ridiculously tricky and hard for NO REASON. It's insanely ridiculous because her multiple choice questions have 5 choices in which every answer seems right. Avoid her if possible.

I've had Dolly 3 times already. Definietly read the book and know the lecture back and forth for sure! Tests were always pretty hard for me but my friend gets B's and A's on them. But Dolly is a great teacher and very enthusiastic.