This is the worse course I have taken at UCSB. They have subpar lectures, films that you can only see at lecture (you must remember all of it for the midterm including quotes), and they final research paper is ridiculous (Graduate level research). In this course they are absolutely the hardest graders that I have dealt with. Take any other course!
Just do not take her classes. So difficult with extremely high expectations for undergrad. Made the mistake of taking her twice. Tests are 60-80% of grade, writing essays in class. Expected a 20 page paper with 20 references on top of tests and reflections. Just dont
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!! SHE IS SO NOT HELPFUL AT ALL AND MAKES IT SO DIFFICULT TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASS. THE EXAMS ARE THREE ESSAYS IN THREE HOURS IN PERSON. THE FINAL PAPER IS 2O PAGES MIN AND 20 SOURCES. DO NOT TAKE DO NOT TAKE DO NOT TAKE!!! AND SHE GIVES NO BREAK IN THE LECTURE.
I'm really glad I took this class last spring. The lectures and reading material was really inspirational and I always felt that each class I was walking away with something new. You can tell the professor is an expert in her field and enjoys teaching. I'm not sure where these other ratings are from, she's one of the best teachers I've ever had.
So much reading and writing with unrealistic/unreasonable expectations. This final was the longest paper I have ever been assigned. The concept of this class sounds so cool but the way it is "taught" and a lot of the material given is dreadful.
The class has so much potential but she does a horrible job at teaching the material. She expects so much from students but wont even show up to class on time. Doesn't take feedback well and is a very tough luck professor. You will need to try really hard in the class and basically teach yourself. The only good thing about this course was the TA
Unclear grading and really bad at responding to students. Lectures do not include course content, used to talk about how ungreatful the students are and lazy. Interesting course but will not give Twine credit for what was learned. Lots of readings/documentaries she uses rather than teaching us anything. Tests include 3 timed essays over 1200 words.
You're reading all the reviews and wondering, hm should I take her? TL:DR no. Honestly the worst professor I've ever taken at UCSB. She is not accommodating at all and gives her students a tough time about time management yet she always uploaded lectures late and the dates on her syllabus were wrong. if u can DO NOT TAKE HER!!!
No doubt the worst teacher and worst class I have ever taken in my life. Do yourself a favor and never take one of her classes. Extremely tough grader who does not give any feedback. Lectures are extremely boring and filled with her ridiculously biased opinions. Don't make the same mistake I did and take this class.
Just don't.
The least understanding professor I have ever had in my life. Twine kept on changing the rubrics or due dates for assignments, giving us extremely short notice, and not being at all accommodating. She expects students to do everything perfectly and to miraculously understand what she's thinking, but is inconsistent herself. Don't take her classes.
Quite possibly the WORST professor I have had in college. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. I saw the reviews beforehand but decided to give it a try because it worked with my schedule. Huge mistake. Watched films, pretty much no lecture, learned nothing, so disorganized, waste of time. It makes me upset that she is even a professor at this university.
To start off, DO NOT TAKE ANY OF HER CLASSES!! I'm taking two of her classes at the same time and it was THE worst mistake of my life. You basically have to read 8 books, 2 midterms, final presentation/20 page paper for this class (imagine this, but times two). Disorganized, inconsiderate, can't get a hold of her. Just don't take it, listen to me
Professor Twine sucks. Her class is the most disorganized bs I have ever had to put up with. She doesn't give clear rubrics but still expects an insane amount of specifics. The reading load is absolutely ridiculous and she doesn't talk about any assignments in class. Not accessible AT ALL. Save yourself and DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!
does not lecture, we simply watch films and then discuss them for 15 minutes each class. Professor Twine is honestly a very intellectual person and I have learned a lot from her class but she assigns way too much work. 8 texts, 2 midterms, and a 24 page paper/presentation. The content is so interesting but she has no consideration for her students.
This professor is unorganized. She did not show up at least 3-4 times throughout the quarter. She will blame the TA for being not on top of the grading, but the professor is not up to date with her work. Highly advise not to take her class.
I've heard she's a good prof but all we did was watch movies and had so much reading like most people aren't taking other upper divs?? SO SO disorganized and terrible communication skills. the media analysis paper is a cool project but requiring class to print out 40 articles is insane. movies in class aren't free so pay attention or $$ l8r
This has easily been the worst class I have ever taken. Professor assigns way too much reading as if you don't have any other classes. Attendance is mandatory even though she only shows movies you have to rewatch at home later. NO teaching. Requires perfection on tests, but gives us study guide only 3 days before test on a major holiday weekend :(
she's straight up disrespectful, she shows no consideration to student work load. trust me dont take her class. the test are not hard but its a lot of work. theres a lot of reading. gives one week to study for the midterm, unless she fs up to release the questions were she will expect you to study for it in three days. no lectures just films
she kept changing the syllabus and i bought all the books but then she didnt require all of them so i wasted $45
She promised us 7 days with the study guide but only gave us 3 days. She gives way too much work and the media analysis was very difficult and stressful.
Do not take 185g with her! We had to read 2 books the first week and then 1 book per week after that. You also have to do an extensive research project and give a speech & midterm &final & pop quizzes that were too specific that even if you read the books you will not remember those small details. I am an A student in honors and this class hurt me
One of my favorite professors but i think she expects too much reading, not realizing that you have 2 or 3 other classes that will assign entire books with essays as well. I really liked her and enjoyed the movies we would watch. I wish there wasn't a section for her class because it's upper div. and by now I know how to write an essay.
This is my 2nd class with her. In all honesty, she is brilliant and would probably be an amazing professor. BUT she is completely disorganized, never shows up to office hours or gets there (1-1.5) hours late, she is just not accessible. On top of that, she never emails you back or gives any sort of IMPORTANT notices (like sections are canceled).