She is really helpful but her test are not easy. I had her for 89 and 88 one used the book more than the other. Overall I had a great time in her class but you do have to study your butt off to get into the major.

Very tricky test. Research paper involves a lot of work. Curves final grade but in general her test are VERY VERY VERY HARD...

Tests are very tricky so you really have to know the material. Must attend every lecture to do well in the class. I got a B- which I needed to get into the comm major so she makes you work for it! Midterm, final, and a research paper plus a section attendance/homework grade so always go to do well!

Yes her tests are hard and ask you to really apply the concepts she talks about, but I think this class was great! I learned so much and felt so accomplished when I did well on her tests and the research paper. You just have to put a little extra effort into studying for the tests, but don't let that scare you away! She is a great professor!

Dolly is great and all, but this class is designed to weed out all the people who want to be comm majors. her tests and ridiculously hard when they really should't be. guess she did her job cause i'm no longer going to be a Comm major.

I dont understand the negative feedback/rumors about her. This class was not that bad and she was not only enthusiastic/interesting, but very FAIR. Tests werent that tricky, besides the fact that she uses a lot of "all the above/b and c/none of the above" style multiple choice questions. If you go to class and read then you'll do well.

wow. just wow. this class is complete bull, DO NOT TAKE. there is a high chance you will get Ds or Cs on papers, and the tests are stupid hard. Take this class if you like not passing.

professor is incredibly clear, organized and INTERESTING. she uses a ton of video clip examples. she's super goofy and wacky and is very comfortable lecturing. her personality makes lecture not only fun but easy to keep up with and remember. She's very relatable and fair- she wants you to do well in the class.

Love this professor! She's friendly, approachable, and really puts in the effort to answer your questions thoroughly. Good sense of humor = good lectures. Tests are a little confusing, but if you attend lecture + read often, then you should be good!

She is an amazing lecterer. I loved attending her class since she made her powerpoint presentations so enjoyable. The midterm and final are a bit tricky; you have to study the material quite well to do well. Be warned: the TAs grade the papers pretty hard.

I HATED THIS CLASS!! Her tests are awfully confusing. Literally the dumbest most useless class I've have ever taken or will ever take. But okay professor.

Hardest exams that I have taken. Lec. is a must. Sec. is a must. Even still class average on exam 58!

I knew all the material but her exams were way too tricky. I felt like she was trying to confuse us with answers that were A and C, all of the above, none of the above, etc. Other classmates said the same thing, they studied their butts off but it didn't matter. TA's grade papers without telling why they take pts off. Just be careful on exams!

Professor Mullin is awesome! Comm1 is my favorite class I've taken at UCSB so far! Professor Mullin is enthusiastic and makes class exciting. Her tests can be difficult but if you prepare for them correctly they make sure that you actually LEARN the subject instead of just memorize it. Take good notes at lecture and study by creating applications

I really enjoyed Comm1 with Mullin. Make sure to take DETAILED notes on the lectures and write down the examples and thoroughly go over the book. Attend class. If you do all of that you should get an A just make sure you know you're stuff!

After 3 quarters in a row with Dolly I have enjoyed every moment spent in her lectures! She is great at making things clear and also making them relevant to your own life. That being said, her tests are undoubtedly some of the hardest tests I've taken at UCSB. Once you get familiar with her test type though you should get better.

I absolutely love professor Mullin! I really don't understand everyone's reviews. The class is not difficult and she is an excellent lecturer. Don't let these reviews put you off!

Mullins totally loves her subject, and it shows. She's always bubby and excited during class, which makes in interesting. Students love her! The class isn't too hard at all, so I would recommend it if you're interested in the subject.

She is the BEST lecturer ever. She makes learning fun because she relates everything to class. GO TO LECTURE. Dont have to buy book only reader. test mostly from notes. Hard test but if u go to lecture and pay attention you should be fine. Don't memorize rather learn material by reteaching it to self. Got an A in her class following these rules.

I also took her for Comm89 and my comments for both are pretty much the same....LOVE! she is the best teacher I've had here so far. The only catch is that you really have to know the material because her tests are a bit tricky. Otherwise, she is very enthusiastic and interested in helping students.

Her lectures are scattered. I can hardly understand the tangents she is going in half the time. Most of my notes have to clarify what she is saying. Uses too many personal examples to the point of distraction. Material is definitely not difficult. Do the reading, pay attention in lecture, prep in advance for papers, and you'll get an A.

She makes the class very interesting with her enthusiasm and knowledge of the course. However, contrary to what she says, her midterm and final are very tricky. When one question has the answer "all the above" and then "Both A and B", you can't help but second guess yourself sometimes. Overall, study and read on a regular basis.

The workload is the same as any other class. Her tests aren't even as bad as everyone says. It's only because they assume the material is common sense so they blow off the readings and don't attend lectures so they don't understand the material. READ THE PAPER PROMPTS carefully! Attend lecture, take good notes & you'll do fine. Ps. reader = bible.

SUCH A GOOD LECTURER! Tests are hard but as long as you know the material well, you'll be fine. (I got an A in the class)Requires quite a bit of work, but if you wanna do well you shouldnt be putting in minimal work anyway. Probably one of the best professors I've had at UCSB, and she's very nice and approachable. :)