Dr. Barkan is a very cool and nice professor. He's not always the clearest, but goes the extra mile to make sure that the class understands. The class is a great one in that you will start to think about cultural geography differently. I learned a lot in his class, and would recommend it to anyone. Also, just one cheap book for the semester.

This is one teacher who knows how to keep the class involved. There's no boring lecture. He rarely speaks for very long without asking a question, and he will wait until someone answers. This is a discussions class. Attendance is supposedly mandatory. Interesting films and discussion. Great teacher.

Dr. Barkan gives exciting lectures and uses movies and documentaries. Be ready to discuss readings and these movies in class. Definitely recommend him.

I really enjoyed this class. Dr. Barkan is SO passionate about the subject. The class is heavily based on discussion, which I liked. I'd definitely recommend the class.

Claims attendance is mandatory but it is not. You do not need to buy the text book to do well in the class. He will go over everything you need to know from it in class and all other reading are provided online. Very abstract class with no clear purpose. Science majors hate this class because the subject matter is neither factual nor testable.

Nice guy, very passionate and really wants you to learn something. This class was not what I thought it would be. All we covered was legal theory in emergencies. Exams were take home and fairly difficult due to the very abstract and difficult readings. Class was mostly discussion-you read the texts and discuss them in class, that's it.

Excellent professor! Barkan really cares about the material and his students. The readings can be abstract and challenging at times but worth it. One take home exam with challenging but fair questions. One major project for final.

Dr. Barkan is an intelligent, funny guy with a passion for geography. The class is discussion-based. He's not always the clearest (then again geography is very conceptual), but is very willing to help; he wants his students to understand the content. Four major essays/debates are the only grades, along with small daily grades.

Pretty good class. I went into the class thinking that it would be on different cultures within different areas/countries...totally wrong. Favorite class of the semester. LECTURE and READING based. Read the readings. He goes over them in class but read anyway. Grades are based on 3 essays. If you pay attention and read, you'll do good in the class.

This is a class that will challenge the way you think. The focus of the class was democracy, although the topic may change in the future. The readings were manageable, and even if not having read them, he would discuss them during class and help dissect the ideas. Two essays and some short assignments. He loves teaching and encourages questions.

He's really cool. The class is fairly interesting and he's definitely very passionate about the subject matter. He's pretty funny and likable, and the class is not hard at all. There are a bunch of quizzes but they're just direct answers from the reading so ctrl+F it and you're fine. There's a paper or two but they're no big deal. Recommended!!

He keeps the lecture engaging. There is a lot of reading to do, but no in class quizzes. Two take home essays as exams. There is no text book, but it is necessary to read the two books he assigns.

He is very passionate about his subject area and really tries to get his students to understand the different aspects of cultural geography. If you like talk in class and have a meaningful discussion then this class is for you. He doesn't take attendance, so you can skip as well. No textbook either. Overall would recommend this class.

No books are required for the class, there are just articles to read every week. Attendance isn't mandatory, but useful for pop points a few times. He is always willing to meet with you too! Quizzes online over the readings are straight from readings and there are 2-3 papers total. Confusing topic but he does his best to explain! Great professor!

Yea the class is a bit abstract but he is a really good professor. I'm not gonna have an A but I didn't put in the work for an A. Basically 3 main papers and a couple online quizzes. He is a good guy so that's why I enjoyed going to class

He was always funny in class, but the 3 required papers were difficult. The readings are abstract, but theyre not impossible to understand. He really wants students to learn, and he is always willing to meet with you if you have questions. Also, dont use your phone or sleep in class! Hell call you out on it.

Barkan is a nice dude, I went into this class thinking it would be like the culture unit from Human Geography. It wasn't. Don't go into this class thinking it'll be bs because Barkan has a really interesting class. Beware the TA, grades harder than prof. Only 2 essay exams and the final. Would take again.

I really enjoyed Dr. Barkan's course! he's a pretty engaging lecturer and he makes the class interactive and enjoyable. however, if you don't consider yourself a great writer, i recommend that you take another course since all his tests are take home essays. overall, he's a really cool guy and i would definitely take it again!

Dr. Barkan is incredibly passionate about what he teaches. I took this class as a gen. elect. my freshman year (Fall 2016), and it was so intriguing/relevant that what I learned continues to arise in conversation and has changed the way I view cultural events. You're only graded on 3 essays (they're not bad) which are based on lecture/readings.

I absolutely loved Dr. Barkans class. He is incredible passionate about what he studies. If just a handful of students participate in discussion and allow him to bounce off your ideas, he'll teach you some pretty cool things. Only grades are written papers in response to class readings, he is a fair grader and will help you as long as you try.

Dr. Barkan is very passionate and animated when he gives lectures, which makes them easy to follow even if you don't find the particular topic that day interesting (they're typically interesting, thankfully). He's really caring and doesn't want any of his students to fall behind, and makes it a point to reach out to everyone. Would take him again!

When attendance is low, gives a daily assignment (graded on completion) that can't be made up. Basically all you need to do to do well in this class is show up and participate in the class discussion. He is not a tough grader.

I took Barkan's cultural geography class. He was very enthusiastic and encourages you to be as well. He cares about helping you and will during his office hours if you show him you care about the subject and doing well.

I loved this professor in Intro to Geography and this class. Lectures are mostly him talking, no powerpoint, so have your note-taking game on point. But he's clearly really interested in what he does and he is invested in seeing you succeed. Ask some well-thought out questions to impress him and you'll be golden.

Professor Barkan is constantly enthusiastic and excited about the material he's learning. An A is very achievable given you put in the necessary amount of work, and classes are fun since Professor Barkan facilitates genuinely engaging in-class discussions.

I thought Barkan was great. The class was very easy overall. Our quizzes and tests were online. We had a handful of quizzes and only 2 tests which were the midterm and final. He offered Zoom meetings in case you couldn't make it to class in person which was very considerate. Great guy.

Makes the class easy if you do what he says. Lectures can be a little boring. Nice guy. Definitely recommended for intro level geography classes.

This is a great culture credit class. He can be boring, but you can tell that he loves his job. Attendance is not mandatory, and he posts all of the power points on ELC, so you don't really have to go to class. All quizzes and exams are online and easy.

Barkan is a nice professor who cares about his field, but lectures can be a boring at times and often don't translate to the test. Test and quiz questions are worded in a manner to trip you up but the information comes straight from the textbook so keep up with readings and you'll do great.

This is probably the easiest world culture credit offered at UGA. Definitely take this class if you need the credit. Most free A+ of all time.

Attendance is not required at all, however, I would recommend having the textbook as it comes in handy for quizzes and tests. The professor is really caring and passionate about what he teaches, however, the lectures can be extremely boring. The quizzes and tests however are extremely easy and I would recommend taking his class!

Literally easiest class ever, I stopped going after the first test and still ended the class with a 98.

Professor Barkan made this class enjoyable. Lectures can be long and boring, but you can tell that he is passionate about the material. He cares about his students and tries to learn students names even though it was a large lecture class. The tests and map quizzes were open note and easy if you read the textbook and paid attention to the lectures.

This is an easy class to take because the tests are open note and online. Take this class if you're looking for an easy A without any effort. If you do attend, Prof Barkan is a funny guy who puts a lot of effort into his lectures.

Attendance was not mandatory. Tests were on ELC, without lockdown browser, and could be taken anywhere. There were also map quizzes which were pretty easy but a lot of the answers were only in the textbook, so you need to search a little bit. Final is also online and can be taken anywhere.

Tests were on online and could be taken anywhere. There were also map quizzes which were pretty easy and help boost your grade if you did bad on a test. He posts the slides from class on ELC. Also, really nice professor. One time I didnt go to class, so I missed an in class assignment but he still let me get full credit.

More of a theorist than a lecturer. Personally not my style of lecture and classes were boring. There were map quizzes which had nothing to do with what we learned in class but they came straight out of the textbooks. Lecture notes are posted on the ELC. Tests are open note and relatively easy because the questions come straight from the textbook

Pretty easy class. You don't need to go to class because all the tests and quizzes are online. It does help but most of the content can be found in the textbook. Definitely recommend!

Dr.Barkan is super nice and clearly cares about his class. Show up to class once in a while just out of courtesy to him and it is an easy A. (if no-one shows up he will start to make class difficult with in-class assignments) Tests are online no lockdown. Super easy A and very nice and educated prof. 10000/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone!

Couple exams and a couple quizzes. Also some random in class activities for a small portion of quiz section grade. Went to class 3 times the whole semester. Tests are on ELC but he puts a password on it so you have to come to class to take it. open note open book. Easy class just annoying you have to be in class to take an online test.

Attendance not required; final exam was so easy it's like writing your name. Watch out for in-class assignments even though we only had 2 for the entire year and I missed them both. Overall, not a bad professor and an easy A.

Not bad at all and an easy A. There are in-class assignments and it's impossible to wake up at 8 am. Besides that, all the quizzes and tests are online, and easy if you do study guides. 90% of the material is in the textbook, so you lowkey have to get it. I don't regret taking this class for my WOC credit, but I don't think I would do it again...

A good guy, very conceptual in nature, thought it would be mostly maps but it was a lot more complex but still easy to understand. You can tell he cares about the course and is very invested in the topic, grades are mostly take home map quizzes and 3 exams 2 of which were taken online, all open note and book. here and there in class assignments

His class was boring the few times I went. He did random class assignments to promote attendance, which was annoying. 75% percent of the grade was based on two tests and a final, but they were super easy. This class is boring, but is a super easy A. His map quizzes are also super easy, and missing the in class assignments barely affect your grade.

I got an A+ without buying the textbook or going to class so do with that what you will. Very easy class but super long open note, open internet test and quizzes. This class requires little effort but a decent amount of time. I wouldn't take again just cause it was not my type of class but a nice easy WLC class.

I absolutely adored Dr Barkan's geography lecture. It was the one 8am class I actually attended. The lectures were not the most interesting, but Dr Barkan is passionate and easy to follow. He is also the only professor I've had who bothered to learn my name.The exams are open note and browser, even the final.

Attendance isn't required but recommended. He doesn't accept late work so if you miss a class he gives a worksheet in it'll hurt your grade. Tests are open book, but the questions are based on the lectures & readings so you can't just look everything up and expect an A. There's so much information covered I found it difficult to prepare for exams

VERY EASY. Attendance is kinda mandatory because map quizzes(6 total, can take at home) and 2 in-class worksheets - 25%. easy but if you miss one of the few classes he gives an assignment, messes you up Tests are open browser. EASY to get at least an A- in this class. The class was 8am. If getting up early is not a problem TAKE HIM. TakeHome Final

Very easy class. I missed one of the two in class assignments and still managed to get an A. Exams are open internet, but long. Map quizzes are also easy and come straight from the textbook. Highly recommend even though it is a 8am since you don't really need to go. Lectures are long and boring, but he is very passionate about the class.

Barkan is awesome. Super caring and kind professor. Engaging and interesting lectures, esp for an 8am. Attendance not necessary but helpful to go so you can get good notes. open note & book exams with study guide. exams are long but not too hard if you have the info. he did mention changing up exams though. map quizzes and participation were easy

Take Dr. Barkan. His class is super easy and he keeps his lectures engaging. The class is a little abstract sometimes, but the exams are easy because they are open note/book. The final can also be taken off campus which is nice. Overall, the class is really manageable and isn't really challenging at all.

Barkan is the nicest professor ever! He really tries to get to know students' names, which is rare in a big lecture class. He does just lecture the entire class, which, if that's your thing, I would definitely take him. You only have two exams and a final during the semester for big grades, but they are open-note. Beware of in-class assignments!

Prof Barkan cares a lot about his students and the content of the class. Exams have some really specific geographic locations but he started helping by telling us questions after the first one was very dfifficult. Last exam take home. I really enjoyed the lectures and this is a class that you can choose to learn a lot in

Mr. Barkan is a great professor. There are a lot of in class assignments, so don't miss class. The exams are open note, but you have to be extra prepared, and make sure to do the readings outside of class because he usually doesn't go over them in class. Other than that you can make it out with an A just don't screw up on the first test.

Barkan is a good teacher, but he goes off on crazy long tangents that aren't related to the class. The tests are a little difficult- he gives a study guide that helps a TON, but he doesn't go over like half of the stuff in class. attendance is not mandatory, so I didn't go after the first exam and filled out the study guide and I did well.

I thought Barkan was pretty funny and the material he went over was engaging. Some of the bad reviews on here are probably just about his quizzes or when he gives out attendance assignments, but honestly those are pretty simple (maybe a little tedious at times). Easy class, good guy.

Barkan truly cares about his students and understands that most are taking it for the WLC credit. He is a silly guy that makes lectures engaging, but readings are heavy. This said-- he tells you the material on the test and are basically straight from the textbook. Open note test, final is not cumulative and is online at home. You'll survive.

Easy class if you put in the effort. Few quizzes throughout the semester, in-class assignments so attendance is mandatory. 3 exams, 2 in person with lockdown browser and final was take home without lockdown browser.

Good professor, cares about his students. First semester that he did in-person tests via lockdown browser and it did not go great. You were allowed a study guide to look through, which is not helpful in a filled 300-person auditorium. Final was take home, so some slack there. He does little random in-class assignments, so attendance is mandatory.

Dr. Barkan was overall an amazing professor. On the first day, he made it a point to try to learn everyone's names and he is pretty good at recalling them now. The lectures are so informational and he is genuinely so passionate about what he teaches. There is a lot of reading and he asks a lot of questions, so try to participate.

TAKE THIS COURSE! If you show up you will get a 100 on the tests. Easiest class ever!

His class is very lecture heavy but it is still worth it. The assignments aren't terrible and he is very understanding about absences. I would definitely take if possible.

His class is pretty boring and lecture heavy, but in order to get students to show up he gives out the test answers in class. He'll also work with you if you need to miss and make up in-class assignments. Overall he tries interacting with students and as long as you show up it's an easy A.

Super cool guy, he gives you the answers to the tests in class. Literally all of them, even the final. He has about 9 or 10 in class assignments which are about half your grade. He will sometimes tell you when they are but best bet is to just go to class. Don't take if you're gonna skip every class

If you show up you are guaranteed an A. He gives you test answers in class, and has a few in class assignments that he won't tell you about but are a significant proportion of you grade. He's a cool professor, class is pretty interesting and he's passionate about it.

Easiest Class Ever!!!! There are in class assignments which at 8am but all the other days were amazing. He literally gave us the most important test review questions and answers so there is no way possible not to get a 100 in the class! Highly recommend for DE!!!