Class was pretty boring, mostly common sense with a few exceptions. Professor Kennedy (who insists you call him Dr. Kennedy) was just weird. He seemed stuck up at first, but he made a lot of random jokes. Go to class to sign attendance sheet, but sit in the back so you can fall asleep.

This guy knows what he is doing. His presentations are crystal clear and easy to digest. He lightens up the class with a few videos from youtube that pertain to the course material. Funny funny. Valerie the TA was really good too.

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Great professor, fair and clear. He's the nerdy and kinda goofy type, but really funny and really helpful. I wasn't looking forward to the class at all, but he made it totally enjoyable and one of my favorite classes at UCSB. I would definitely take another class from him.

Great teacher really into his subject and made it interesting and relevant to the class. The assignments are easy and there's only one paper due at the end of the quarter. I highly recommend him and this class.

Kennedy is simply a funny guy. His lectures are always fascinating and to lighten the mood he peppers them with movie clips and funny pictures/cartoons. A VERY easy class with assignments being simplistic and tests consisting of 20 multiple questions and 4 free response questions, only 3 of which need to be done. & the TA's are pretty cool.

Professor Kennedy is very clear and straightforward. To get an A, you need only to be able to re-articulate the arguments and descriptions made in class. The homework assignments are very entertaining, there is NO textbook which is bomb, and the final project was easy. pay attention in class = A

This class was interesting and fun at times. Overall wasn't entirely difficult. Tests consisted of long answer reiterations of notes from lecture and there was a study guide for both the midterm and final.

Kennedy leads a very fun class. He shows entertaining video clips (SNL, stand-up comedy, etc) to demonstrate what he is teaching about. He material is usually interesting because it is so immediately applicable to everyday life. Online readings instead of textbook (which aren't required), barely any homework.

He's a hit or a miss. Some students love him while others don't find his lectures to be interesting. The workload is do-able. Definitely go to Office hours for hw help. He's very passionate about linguistics. I think he's a great and supportive professor for the department! :)

He gives you study guides to the exams with the exact essay questions. Go to every class and he'll go over everything you need to learn, including the readings. The content can be boring sometimes, but he's a funny guy with cheesy jokes and a great attitude. I'd recommend this class for anyone if they want something interesting and easy. GREAT.

This class was super easy. If you go to class and at least pay attention somewhat you will do fine. He gives study guides which basically have the same questions as the midterm and final. He tells you the information that you need to know from the readings

This class was tough and sometimes boring. The lectures were scattered at times. The homework should be very easy. The midterm was brutal, but then the final was scaled way back. Take advantage of office hours and READ THE BOOK even if it doesn't seem as though you need to. He's a great teacher but this class wasn't my favorite of his. Still, good.

This is a great and pretty easy class that will prepare you for any other linguistics class, or put you in a situation to practice everything you've learned about structure. Take it no matter what before you graduate, as he teaches it well and there is minimal work. Take-home final, easy assignments, and everything is based on class materials only.

An engaging man, great subject---but his tests are too tricky, and his over-emphasis on extremely small details takes some of the life out of the subject. I went to his office to help him see exactly how and why some of his test questions are unclear and problematic. It helped a bit, but not enough. Study really hard for his tests.

Sports Language - super easy, actually pretty interesting, and NO TEXTBOOK. Just do the study guide for the midterm/final and you'll be fine.

I took this class to fulfill my Area D req and ended up getting a B. Going to every lecture is a must if you want to do well on the midterm and final and make sure you understand the main arguments! The stuff we learned in class was really interesting to me and changed my perspective on things. Also, Heather the TA is awesome.

Kennedy has a monotone voice which makes it hard to concentrate in lecture, but he also has random spurts of funniness. The class is basically memorization of every slide, and he elaborates on key terms enough for you to understand core concepts. Somewhat boring, but very straight forward if you enjoy logical approaches to language.

I loved Professor Kennedy. He could be a little monotone but he had his spontaneous funny moments. I would recommend taking this class, I thought it was an easy A.

Easy Midterm, Hard Final, and Easy Group project. NO TEXTBOOK, just articles but dont read those because they are useless. All you need to know for the exams & project are in his clear lecture slides. They're clear but kind of out of order but its no biggie. Take him!! His cheesy jokes are ADORABLE

Knows what he's doing, can actually teach, not boring, tries to keep things interesting and sometimes humorous.

Amusing and very knowledgeable. Read and go to lecture and take notes if you want to pass. Kennedy talks slowly but sometimes moves through slides a bit too fast. Be careful with the TAs; mine was competent but my friends in other sections didn't have such an easy time. Midterm and final aren't easy, but put in effort and you will do okay.

Dr. Kennedy was GREAT. He was an entertaining lecturer and was easy to listen to. I loved his class, it inspired me to follow a Ling minor. I would recommend this class to everyone. AN amazing professor.

Loved this class and Dr. kennedy, he is the sweetest and most awesome guy. He makes the class really interesting and fun to learn about. Some lectures get dry, but then he'll show some funny memes and make it better. Go to class, go to section, you'll probably get an A. There are online readings, but they're super unnecessary.

Nicest professor. Good lecture slides. You don't really need to listen in class, just write down everything on the slides. Barely any homework, readings are not at all necessary. Midterm and final were simple. There is a small group project at the end of the quarter but it's not bad

Very interesting and made me think of language in society differently. There are weekly homework assignments online that are writing but its very easy and not graded harshly. Midterm and final were straight-forward and easy if you take good notes during lecture. Sometimes lecture feels repetitive. There is a group project but its easy.

I put a lot of work into this class, but didn't mind because it is so interesting. Even the homework I found fun. You really have to do the reading, or you are done for. The tests were really tough and are 20 multiple choice questions and a written section where you apply the linguistic strategies the book teaches you. Only 20 multiple choice.

I loved Dr. Kennedy! I did the readings and went to lecture but hardly studied and got a 100 on the midterm. The homework is easy and is graded easily if you just put in a decent effort. Term projects aren't hard. I also got a writing credit for this and you don't have to write a paper so thats cool. Finals harder than midterm but both are easy.

His lectures are a little dry because he is kind of monotone. The content is good and he cover everything in lecture so I never read. He also posts slides so attendance wasn't necessary. He does give short answer on tests so make sure to know examples of concepts.

Easy class with simple themes. Don't really have to do the readings but definitely go to section and lecture. He uses the full lecture time and it can get a little repetitive. Group project is easy, and the tests are straight forward. Just need to study lecture notes. He's a likable and funny guy, plus he only wears Hawaiian shirts!

First time this class is being taught. No required reading for the class and the lectures are posted online. 5 assignments due throughout the quarter that are pretty easy. However, the midterm and final required a good amount of studying.

Kennedy is a fun professor that can make linguistics pretty interesting. Attendance is not necessary if you're just trying to pass because he posts all slides online but to get an A you need to be in lecture. Midterm and Final aren't too bad but definitely require some studying.

Bob is the homie. Listen up for his subtle, yet clearly good natured humor and jokes. Make sure to peep his lunchbox, which he brings to class every day. The selection of hawaiian shirts is also phenomenal. Bob also handles all the idiotic questions from linguistic freaks with great ease. This is a good class to take just because of the professor.

Kennedy knows his stuff. His lectures are content heavy but presented in a very clear way. Whenever students have questions, he is able to answer them with much clarity. Took it with Yi-Yang as my TA and loved him as well, very smart and approachable. Would recommend them both and this class highly!

Most definitely want to take his classes again. An awesome guy. Tests arent too difficult, his contents are all really interesting. He makes trailers for his classes. Super passioante about his stuff.

His class was SO easy. Here is how to pass w/ an A, go to lecture and take CLEAR & COHERENT notes, aim to get 100% on every homework assignment, and study your notes for your exams (don't do readings!). If you have questions, ask him, professor Kennedy is SO, SO nice!

Dr. Kennedy is the best! He's very passionate about all things linguistic. I know a lot of people dislike his lIng20 class as the subject matter is what is difficult, but Ling 70 is absolutely amazing! Not only as a GE but it is a class that shapes the way you think about language. The TAs are very helpful and think highly of the professor. TAKE IT

The class was interesting and actually fun to go to. Kennedy's lectures really made you stop and think about society and the way we think about language. The class was super easy. Midterm and Final were simple. The only thing I didn't like was the group project only because my group was lazy and didn't prepare much. Good class though.

Ridiculously easy class. The main concepts that he lectures about are relatively interesting. You really appreciate classes like these when you're simultaneously taking more demanding classes. Reading is unnecessary, except for Chapter 1 of Lippi-Green. That chapter sets you up well for the rest of the quarter!

Super easy material, most of it is about analyzing linguistic cultural norms that we see every day. Don't do the reading, it's only supplemental. Honestly you don't even have to take notes, as he posts the lecture slides online every week. I showed up and put in minimal effort and finished with a solid A.

Bob is one hell of a professor. His subtle comedic genius makes class entertaining and engaging. His wording makes the material very approachable & understandable and his Hawaiian shirts make everything that much better. 10/10 recommend, Bob is great!

I loved Professor Kennedy! He's hilarious, his lectures are interesting, and the class wasn't too hard either. I had a great experience in the class.

I didn't really enjoy the class since it doesn't have much to do with my major. The professor, however, is funny, interesting, and straightforward with his lectures. There is a lot of memorization.

Professor Kennedy is easily of the best overall professors here at UCSB. His class is laid-back and he is straight forward in his teaching. There are usually 2 homework quizzes a week that he assigns based on the textbook. He is well rounded, funny, and a very understanding professor if you communicate with him. Would easily take his class again.

An amazing professor who really does care about his students. He's very knowledgeable about everything and anything linguistics-- if you are lucky enough to have him as a professor then you know he can make anything interesting. Not an easy A, but doable if you put forth the effort

Kennedy actually cares about what he's teaching and wants to be there. As long as you do the reading and do the homework you'll get an A, the final and midterm combined are only 40% of your grade which makes it easy to pass!

4 assignments throughout the quarter but not too bad. I realized pretty fast if you write more that might not be the top answer thats better than writing less and a better answer. Group project presented week before finals; however, super easy so dont sweat that. Just read slides he posts online and do study guide he gives out.

Ling 70 with Kennedy was the perfect GE to take. There's four super easy homework assignments and a group project that takes very little effort to complete. Don't buy the textbook--never cracked the book open and still got an A. The tests were really easy too. It wasn't the most exciting class but Kennedy's still a solid choice.

Professor Kennedy was a great lecturer. If you want to do well listen and take notes on what he says versus what is on the screen. There was 5 homework assignments which counted for 50% of your grade. The TAs take long to grade though. The midterm and final are multiple choice, long-answer and short-answer but if you pay attention it is fine.

I loved this class and Kennedy! I don't really like linguistics but Kennedy was such a good lecturer that I really enjoyed the class. Kennedy is down to earth and really enthusiastic about what he teaches. Also the unit on digital media and the internet was really interesting, especially seeing him teaching us about memes.

Took this class to fulfill GE. His lectures were super interesting and often times funny as well. Linguistics as a subject didn't really resonate with me, but he made the class more interesting. Tests were pretty difficult if you didnt read and stay engaged in the material in class. Stay on top of it and you should be okay.

Really easy, to the point tests. Pay attention in lecture and youll get a good grade on the exams. He can get really boring and writing down everything he says is unnecessary. Overall, hes really funny and what he teaches is very interesting.

Lecture isn't mandatory but strongly recommended. He posts all the lecture slides online but the context given in class is whats on the midterm/final. He's a great lecturer and really helpful in office hours and this is an easy GE course for Area C.

took him for Ling20 over the summer. Great professor, meh TA, but he was really good at explaining things. Office hours are also really helpful and he's really understanding. It was pretty hard though, so you'd have to use the textbook a bit.

Honestly, for me, it was an incredibly easy class with a great professor. I never opened a textbook for it and it was more than possible to do very well. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, but this class caused very little stress. Rockin professor too. Cool dude.

Ling 20 covers a TON of info, but when it came to the midterm and final, we were tested on only a small portion of it. Tests/midterms are reasonable if you UNDERSTAND info; homework is graded very seriously. Although Dr. Kennedy can be a little monotone, he's an interesting and kind professor who cares about linguistics, so lectures are worth it.

A kind and responsible lecturer. He talks about linguistic topics clearly and makes a great outline. Lecture slacks posted online. Maybe sometimes lectures are boring but that's because of the characteristics of linguistics itself. Heavy homework and heavy reading, but you can learn a lot. Actually, tests are not so hard.

Great teacher who clearly knows the stuff and is always making such an effort. The classes are interesting and sometimes even funny. His office hours were very helpful and interesting too and the assignments and midterms are easy. You'll get an A if you put a little effort in.

Professor Kennedy is one of the best lecturers I have came across so far! He is funny, he is passionate about the subject making it easier to stay focused. He is also an approachable guy! Very woke. I reeeeaaaally recommend this class!!!!

He is one of the easiest teacher in UCSB. Only four super easy assignments for whole quarter and each only takes like an hour or two to finish. Plus, the instructions are clear so students can write it easily even they don't attend the class.

I came in thinking I wouldnt have to try at all and that was a mistake lol. Its not hard but you do have to put in some effort. Theres 4 assignments (40%), 1 midterm (20%), group project (20%), & final (20%). The group project was not that bad it was easy (if your group is cool).

He's a great prof and if you've ever taken a ling class before, the lecture will be super easy to understand. I didn't go to most lectures and I rarely did the readings. just make sure you ask your TAs or Prof about homework because that's worth a LOT of your grade. also take advantage of the EC he offers!!

I liked Kennedy a lot as a person, however the class was a little more difficult than anticipated. But he is very good at answering student questions. 50% of your grade comes from weekly homework assignments that are relatively easy to complete if you understand the concepts. 20% midterm 20% final 10% online quizzes you take on the readings 1x/week

I took Ling20 with professor Kennedy in the fall of my 1st year. Overall the lectures were boring, but the professor was good. Online quiz every Tuesday and an online assignment (50% of grade) due every Friday afternoon. Midterm and final weren't super difficult if you study. Easy GE class but don't expect to be wowed by the material.

His lectures can get boring, but when it's 9am, everything is boring. Very passionate about linguistics. I loved ling20, deciding to minor in TESOL because of that class. Assignment every week, straightforward midterm and final.

Take this class for the easy A and WRT req! Super friendly and generous professor. Lectures sometimes dull but good content. No reading needed, just attend lecture and take good notes. Grade solely based on 3 short homework assignments, a group project, a midterm, and a final. Do well on homework assignments, and you'll get the A! Bob is the GOAT!

Def fav prof at UCSB. Kennedy is a genuine guy and is passionate about what he's teaching. The material itself isn't difficult; show up to lecture and take good notes and there's no reason you need to do any of the readings. Midterm and final are fair + straightforward (MC and free-response). Easy and fun group project + only 4-5 hw assignments.

I LOVE Bob, he's funny and sweet and he seems to genuinely care about his students. He seems to prioritize that everyone learns more than trying to punish students with tough grading, and is clearly very passionate about his subject. I highly recommend that anyone take a course from him, no matter the major. Definitely worth the time!

I took ling 15 online during quarantine and he honestly was so clutch during it. He adjusted the grading so that assignments were worth 70% and the midterm and final were both 15%. His lectures were entertaining and he was really really accommodating. I am so freaking glad I took this class

Had Prof. Kennedy for LING 15 and let me say, he was easily the most accommodating and empathetic professor I have had in my time at UCSB. Understood the students point of view during the coronavirus pandemic and adjusted the class accordingly so that students could gain a real understanding of linguistics while not giving students anymore stress.

Bob is the best, I absolutely love him and his class. He's funny, considerate, and passionate about his subject. I think he really wants the best for his students, and has been very accommodating with the current circumstances. Definitely one of my favorite professors I've had so far at UCSB!

Bob Kennedy, what a man. Great professor, super laid back and chill. Content is interesting and covers some GE's. Really accommodated for the COVID-19 circumstances, and cares about his students a lot. Very communicative, and sections are optional. Take him and LING 15 if you can!

Pretty easy class during an online quarter. Easy to talk to, tells us stories during class. Material is pretty easy to understand and TAs are very helpful. Sections are mandatory but if you miss there is an assignment where you can make up the work. Midterm is not that bad and had no time limit. Overall def recommend.

Bob Kennedy and Robert Kennedy are actually the same person. His lecture is very inspiring. The assignments are self-checked, which is easy to get full points. Exams take really small proportion because of pandemic. Although it is online, he did not raise the difficulty of the class, super nice and caring!

Professor Kennedy made every lecture entertaining and was very caring about his students. While this class was extremely easy, I relied a lot more on the book than the lectures to learn the material (but everyone is different!). I feel like I learned so much about not only linguistics, but the world as well. If you can, please take this class!

I really like this professor, he gave an interesting perspective on linguistics and made it interesting even for those who aren't into linguistics. The class does get repetitive and is a lot like other LING classes. This is a very section-heavy class, but it was overall an easy A.

really nice guy, intersting class

As long as you pay attention to lectures and the quizzes/activities, you will pass the class with an easy A.

really easy class. either read the book or go to lecture theres no point doing both. the weekly quizzes are multiple choice no time limit and you can retake. the midterm and final are multiple choice and pretty easy. interesting lectures, funny stories. the content is easy too and interesting imo

Professor is very funny and nice guy. Always likes to make us laugh and check that the "vibes" are good. Lectures are interesting material but can sometimes get boring. Midterm more dependent on lecture rather than reading. It's a very mindful and socially aware class. I really enjoyed it and it's an easy A if you pay attention in lecture :)

Easy class, high quality lectures. It's not a class you must take, but if you're interested, go for it.

Great lecture. Satisfying writing requirement by two 750 words paper graded by peers. Very worthy class.

Great lecture. Satisfying writing requirement by two 750 words paper graded by peers. Very worthy class.

Great lecturer even through Zoom format. Midterm and final were easy and had a large window to complete, questions mainly from lecture content as opposed to textbook.

This class was definitely an easy A. The midterm (during online learning) could be taken anywhere within a 12 hour period and not timed so there was no timed pressure. Weekly "quizzes" weren't really quizzes because you could attempt them as many times as you want to get the right answer. Not many ways you could fail this class.

Third time taking Prof. Kennedy. Very amazing lectures. Most of the grade will depend on the self-checking assignment, easy full point.

Dr. Kennedy is great. You can tell he's really passionate about teaching which makes his classes really engaging. He's also hilarious which makes the long lectures worth going to. Lectures can get a bit boring but if you show up and take good notes class is easy. There is a textbook, but reading is not necessary to do well.

Professor Kennedy is nice! But a lot of things to memorize. Assignments were easy but tests were hard.

Dedicated and kind professor! He was very clear on the grading, assignments are manageable, and quizzes allow you to retake until you get everything correct. I honestly found the material and lectures a bit boring, but if you're interested in linguistics Kennedy is great

He is the GOAT! It is my fourth time taking prof. Kennedy's class. Assignments are easy to get full points, the term project is also very creative. The exams are somewhat hard, but he set reach-the-line grading criteria, making you get full points as long as you answer 72% of questions correctly.

Dr. Kennedy is one of the nicest professors at UCSB, if not the nicest. You can tell he really enjoys the material he teaches and cares about his students. Definitely take any course you can with him, you won't regret it!

clear grading criteria. Super flexible with online format. Complete work and you’ll do well. he’s such a caring professor. Definitely reccomend

Prof Kennedy is definitely one of the best professors Ive had so far! Hes extremely funny and very precise when explaining linguistic concepts. Weekly quizzes are basically a guaranteed 100%, the 2 writing assignments are peer reviewed, and tests are pretty easy.

Kennedy is one of my favorite professors I've had so far! His lectures are very interesting because he knows so much about the topics he teaches. The weekly checkpoints are super easy and are automatic grade boosters, and the midterm/final were also easy. There are 2 writing assignments that are peer reviewed and can be redone for a better grade.

Fifth time taking Prof. Kennedy. He is very caring and supportive. The exams and assignments are not hard but inspiring. My favorite professor in ling department!

first professor at UCSB that I have felt actually cared about their students. He is genuinely a nice guy, and clearly passionate and up to date on current topics. class is should be an easy A if you do your work, lectures are recorded.

Very nice and funny guy. On april fools he rick rolled everybody. Funniest professor I've had. assignments are guaranteed 100 and attendance is just show up and just exists and you'll get a 100. The exams were kinda hard for me even though they were open note but I think its fine considering every other grading criteria is basically guaranteed 100.

Professor Kennedy was an amazing professor who deeply cares about his students. His lectures are entertaining and he includes breaks and humor. The class is mostly made up of weekly quizzes, but you can check the answers before you submit so you're guaranteed to get 100% in this category. He's one of the best professors I've had at UCSB!

If I could rate professor Kennedy 10 stars I would. He is one of the most caring and understanding professors at UCSB. The weekly quizzes make up a big portion of your grade, but theyre quite easy. Final exam and midterms are not difficult if you attend lecture often. I loved the random memes he would include during lecture. 10/10 would recommend

Prof. Kennedy is a very caring and understanding professor. He makes funny jokes during lecture and is passionate about his area. Weekly checkpoints, but they're guaranteed 100%. Section is mandatory. Midterm and final are not that tough if you follow along. Easy GE if you need it, would def recommend

bob is genuinely one of the better professors on campus. he's very understanding and is always pretty willing to help with extenuating circumstances that might make class hard. he's fantastic with giving feedback and helps his students understand the material really well. I'd take him again for any of his other courses!

Lecture always recorded, sections optional if make-up work is done. Prof was very communicative and wanted to give easy points where he could. Pretty flexible and nice! Grading was a little inconsistent though... Super difficult midterm (5+ hours, scored a C) but final was a breeze (30 min, scored an A+). Content was clear.

Super flexible, caring, understanding of student's situations and worries about covid. Tried very hard to relate to students and make it an enjoyable experience. Lectures and slides were posted and they had all the information you needed. Great professor, highly recommend.

Very easy class, the midterm and the final were both online. Graded mostly by weekly quizzes and weekly assignments which are both easy 100%s since he made it so the quiz/assignment lets you redo the questions if you get them wrong. Would 100% take again

Professor Kennedy is caring and fun, and it's not his fault the topic of Ling20 was pretty boring and tedious. One or two long chapters for readings every week, which you should definitely do. He also does live zooms and recordings, which is so helpful. Definitely excited to take him again for higher-level linguistic classes!

Prof Kennedy is amazing. I got two extensions on my midterm because I had wifi issues. He extended the deadline with no questions asked. As for the assignments, one weekly checkpoint every friday that has unlimited tries. Generous curve for midterm. Overall an interesting and impactful class that had me think about my linguistic attitudes. Take it!

Prof Kennedy's really awesome! Possibly my favorite professor at UCSB. In addition to the 3 tags I chose, I would've also picked "hilarious" and "accessible outside class." Although I marked LING20 as the class here, I've taken others (Ex: 15) and upper division classes with him too! They've all been awesome. Good at teaching and explaining + fun.

Best prof ever! This is my second class with Kennedy and he's an angel. Structure of class is clear; weekly checkpoints, section participation, midterm & final are online and an essay which is peer reviewed. Material is super interesting too! If you keep up with work you are guaranteed an A. Very accommodating as he allows an asynchronous option.

Although Kennedy's lectures can be boring sometimes, you can tell he is an extremely passionate, respectful, mature, intelligent professor and he simply wants to educate students about his class. Ling70 in general was very easy and graded on very few things, so if you're looking for an easy GE, I would recommend this one.

This class was easy & not super time-consuming! He streams the class over Zoom & posts recordings of all of the lectures. The 2 exams were both online. Prof was very understanding and empathetic to his students and life in general. There are also make-up assignments if you miss section. Also one paper that is worked on over the entire class.

The lectures get very boring, but the class is easy. It is based on one paper, a midterm, and a final which are both online. Sections for this class are very easy all you have to do is show up so that you can fill out an exit survey. Overall easy GE but boring

Incredible professor, super funny and very passionate. Super interesting lectures and I went to his office hours a bunch to just talk :) Exams were all open note and very easy! 10/10

While not many students would attend his lectures in-person but rather online via zoom. He seems very passionate about teaching the material. Easy GE class to take by just being graded on a few things: weekly checkpoint quizzes, midterm, and a final along with your section attendance.

Kennedy is a great teacher and this class is a great start into linguistics. There are weekly online reading quizzes and the midterm and the final are online and at home. Overall, pretty easy and very interesting

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great professor with a love in language but be careful with TAs some are difficult.

I took 3 classes with him and he's amazing! Really passionate and understanding and makes linguistics easy to understand. Midterm and exam are online and open book/open web. Lectures are in-person but if you can't make it he can send you a recording of the lecture. Overall an awesome and caring prof that wants his students to succeed :)

Prof Kennedy is great! His lectures are accessible online but he alters them, so it's worth going in person. Mostly graded on weekly reading quizzes/assignments that you get unlimited tries for. Midterm and final were only worth 15% each. Highly recommend this class if you need a GE/extra units!

Two quizzes a week, unlimited attempts. Super easy class. One midterm and one final both very short. You do have to show up to the lectures because he doesn't post them online. I never touched the textbook and still passed so... he's that professor that tries to be funny too.

Kennedy is one of the funniest professor's I've had at ucsb so far. You're graded on participation, quizzes/assignments online that you can retake until you get 100%, and 1 midterm and 1 final. You do need to actually understand terms and the material in order to do well, but his class wasn't too bad and it's not difficult to do well.

Super funny. The words that he uses to describe the topics can be a bit confusing but if you read the textbook beforehand its alright. His mask and mich combo might put you to sleep tho. Very interesting class as well

Kennedy is very caring about students and passionate about what he's teaching! The class was very easy (albeit a bit boring), slides/skimming the readings are enough for exams. Section attendance is mandatory though IIRC.

Professor Kenndy is a great professor. He genuinely cares for his students and the material being shared. I took this for a prep for major course and will be taking another one of his courses (Ling 70) this winter. His class is straightforward, and the TAs are all great. I think his grading is fair, and that his lectures were truly interesting.

Prof Kennedy is an awesome guy! His lectures are really interesting and he has a great sense of humor. SUPER understanding and really does care about his students. Tests are reasonable if you attend the lectures. Most of the test content comes from lectures. Eli review assignment is easy points if you do all parts. 100% would recommend this class.

his final is cumulative, which sucks. the material isn't super difficult just takes a while to grasp an understanding of. he doesn't post lectures unless you directly email him for them, so you do have to attend those. overall, the course isn't super difficult but you have to pay attention in class.

Kennedy is a nice guy, this is a fine class. Boring if you don't care about ling as a subject, but easy homework. His exams are no longer online though, which means u have to pay attention. Relatively easy, but ur TA can skew that the other way if ur unlucky. Nice Area C requirement, but nothing extraordinary. He's funny n pretty sassy too.

Great & funny guy, good area C GE since you're not really doing math. Class can be VERY tiresome because the topic isn't all that interesting. Exams are short and not heavily weighted. Bombed my exams and still got a B. Short weekly online quizzes you can redo until you get full points. Can be confusing at times but would recommend. He loves memes!

Prof. Kennedy is great. The workload is manageable and the lectures are engaging (mostly, there are a few boring parts). My only complaint is that there are no practice tests available and there seemed to be a bit of miscommunication b/w him and the TAs about what to prioritize reviewing for the tests.

Manageable workload, just get a head start on studying for midterm/final because there are a lot of concepts to learn. Very nice professor and interesting material in the lectures...recommend attending because he doesn't post full slides and his explanations are very helpful.

As someone uninterested in linguistics, this class managed to hold my attention. Shout out to Noam Chomsky. Unfortunately, the textbook was a dry, protracted, loathsome work. Some of the chapters were void of information like pragmatics and discourse. Others were a jumbled mess of crucial definitions and concepts. Cool professor. Lame book.

Weekly quizzes you could retake until you get 100%. Midterm and Final aren't a big portion of your grade so even if you fail both you'll pass by doing all the small assignments. Professor is nice and funny but the class is just confusing if you don't really care about linguistics. Definitely read the assigned textbook (which you can find online).

Very nice professor and funny too. It's not a hard class and you can pass even if you fail both the midterm and final. However, the book is very boring and has many terms to memorize. You also have to take reading quizzes every week but are allowed to retake them until you get 100%. It was a cool topic but got confusing quickly.

Dense lectures, however clear expectations and tests do not impact grade too heavily

Prof. Kennedy explained concepts really well in lecture, but the readings for this class were pretty dense and there were weekly quizzes on them. However, we were allowed to attempt the homework as many times as we needed which was really nice. Tests weren't worth that much of our grade so it was easier to do well in the class.

Informational lectures, one of the nicest professors I've had, clear grading requirements. One of the best GEs.

Covers a lot of interesting material and is super knowledgeable on it, too. You can retake the quizzes as many times as you'd like. Exams are fair, my TA was super nice, and though lecture attendance isn't mandatory (and you can use the slides posted to get the gist of anything you miss), he does reward attendance.

Very chill and nice guy, and explains concepts well. Class was super easy yet interesting. Exams were fair.

Super cool guy, coursework was not difficult at all except for confusing exam questions. Not too much work, but lectures can get boring.

I took Ling 20 with him in the Fall of 2023 and I just realized I never wrote a review for him. He is a wonderful lecturer, and as a ling major, I found his classes to be both interesting and informative. I am going to take Ling 107 with him this winter and I am very excited!

Good professor. Both lectures and sections take attendance. It's possible to learn all the material in one day before the midterm or final and still do well. The exams are not difficult.

Honestly this class was not bad. The midterm and final require a lotttt of studying of the details, a tip is for every concept memorize 1-2 examples that you can apply. Weekly quizzes are 40% of the grade but they have unlimited attempts. There was a pre-curve for both exams which really helped, and I didn't find the exams as hard as I thought.