He is the only teacher from which I ever learned anything; the topics we covered propelled me into a passionate pursuit of cultural knowledge. So engaging, so fun: movies, music, and more.

Yeah- He's super hot.... and really intelligent too!

Intelligent, of course. He tried to cover too many things at once, and the material (and his lectures) were often confusing. Rambling about how America is deeply screwed is always amusing though.

Took this as a fun elective, and was definitely not disappointed. Brings in tons of outside sources (music, movies, websites, etc) to illustrate his point. Took roll a few random days of the semester, but I was always there because the combination of hot and interesting is extremely compelling.

Enjoys teaching and holds you accountable for your own work. The class was pretty laid back and you learn a lot about other cultures in thier struggle adapting to American values. He rambles a lot but if you do the readings and attend class it will give you a good grade.

Good teacher, would recommend. Homework is easy because there is only reading but he does grade hard on the two essays we wrote in class. He has a very clear opinion about the topics we cover in class.

Seems new to teaching..although very intelligent, overall approach to teaching was very amateurish. Instead of focusing on 2-3 novels in the semester, we probably skimmed through 5 or 6 very chaotically. What's the use in that? Is not open to differing opinions.

He is very ambitious in what he wants to accomplish in this class which was not always a good thing. Many projects and ideas that he wanted to pursue fell through. He said he would take attendance everyday but that fell through as well. If you do the essays and show up every once in a while you will pass the class.

Such a cool teacher! I seriously enjoy coming to class today. He makes what could easily be a boring subject into something so interesting and fun! Lots of youtube clips of movies, music and more. Class discussions were also great because he never makes anyone feel stupid even when they make a stupid comment! Hes a really really cool guy!

He was nice to look at and listen to.He is really smart.His intelligence just beams out of him.The class can get a little awkward but it was early in the morning.The discussions were great, can get off topic but still interesting.There is a lot of books,but they are interesting and easy.I really liked this class.

Sean is my favorite teacher at SFSU. He's very intelligent and lectures extremely well. His class activities are very fun and engaging. It was a pleasure going to class every day. You read a lot but he doesn't assign anything to waste your time. Every book is well worth the read. I wish I could take another class with him this semester.

He is so attractive when he talks! He just radiates with intelligence. It is true that he doesn't have a continuous structure to the class, but that is what made it interesting everyday. He incorporates a lot of technology into his lessons. Have to keep up with the readings though which can be tough. Overall it's an interesting and enlightening cla

Connelly was my favorite instructor this semester. If you enjoy reading, you will love this class. He assigned wonderful texts, and produced some thought provoking analysis on them. There was also sporatic analysis of music, pop culture, and politics, which made the class interesting and fun.

Connelly is a very, VERY smart man and is almost too smart to teach. He expects a lot out of his students so make sure you are willing to do so. Interesting topics and A LOT of reading but he will open your mind to relatively forgotten events in our history. I would recommend if dedicated to reading and work.

This guy is brilliant. I would love to have his brain for a day and see the world as he does. All Connelly wants from his students is to engage in the topics covered in class. Just read the books (which are awesome) and participate in the discussions. You won't regret it. I felt smarter after every time I listened to this guy.

Connelly is brilliant. Sometimes discussions didn't seem to have any directions, but we were discussing contemporary culture...tangents are expected. If you enjoy to read then this class is great, and all the novels are very interesting. As long as you read and show up you will do fine in this class.

Connelly is a intelligent professor who appears to have a better vocabulary than the avg prof. I've taken his American values class when he 1st started teaching and was very picky on essay professionalism. Fast forward to 2011, and I've noticed he has learned that not everyone is as smart as him and now accommodates his students in any way he can.

Connelly is absolutely amazing. Great teaching style, highly sophisticated, interesting material, and high (yet manageable) expectations.

I can't believe Connelly doesn't have more positive reviews. It's true that his class doesn't have a rigid structure to it, but it allowed for greater freedom, which is needed when discussing culture. We looked at an amazingly diverse amount of material, and analyzed everything from the decolonization of Africa to Ke$ha. You'll learn a lot!

He was helpful and really knowledgeable, but also broke off on tangents a lot. Some of the things on the midterm and the final were obscure and there was a ton of reading, but he made the class really interesting.

He is very intelligent but explains things for a very long time and can get boring. You have to read a lot of books but the midterm/final is pretty easy (identification and short essays). You can also get a ton of extra credit pts on the final. There is also a 6+ essay assignment. Class not really mandatory but occasionally there are pop quizzes.

absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and on point. always stimulating, great teaching style, and a bit of a misanthrope...I'm still hoping to have his children

This class was really interesting. He had a lot of insight regarding America. He did not really care about attendance. He also talks a lot, but all the things he said propelled my thinking. Overall fun movies, books and an easy A for me.

If you like a class with specific structure, a class taught by him is not for you. Otherwise, his class was very insightful, and so much fun. I considered it a relief from all other classes I had. He encourages open discussions about the material for lessons. He's also really cute. :)

A lot of reading so just do it. His expectations are not clear, he does expect a lot from his students even though the class may seem very chill. Interesting lectures and very smart guy, but can be all over the place. The class is very eye opening though. Class was great, but I wouldn't take him again.

My favorite teacher for sure. I does not teach in a conventional way though, but uses cool movie references and introduces interesting books that really make you think about the subject. He can ramble a bit at times, but if you engage in the subject and talk in class there can be some really interesting conversations.

Lots of reading but very intellectual man. I enjoyed the class very much but would make sure I had a few easier classes to go along with it if I ever take another from him again!

Very knowledgeable professor but highly unorganized. No real syllabus. Doesn't use iLearn just his own website that can be confusing to navigate. Didn't get one paper handed back all semester though we never got any handouts. You are required to read chapter books within two weeks!! Wouldn't recommend this class if your busy!!

Connelly is such an intelligent guy, if you care about your education. If you are there just to get your GE done and get a grade, then this is not the class for you. But if you want to open your mind and become an intellectual, take his class. He does not respect ignorant individuals, and people that dont read. I found the class stimulating.

This class was not what I expected. It was, however, excellent. I learned more in this class than I have in many other classes. I am a Finance major, so it was very instructive to hear the opposing arguments (the class is basically a crash course in anarchy/anti-capitalism). You have to read (a lot) but most books are free online. Good class.

This was not an easy class. There is a lot of very interesting readings (novels and supplemental reading). He is a very tough grader, but study and work hard and you will pass. If you are looking for an easy A, this is not the class to take, but I learned a great deal and respect his intellect. Great overall experience.

Not as bad as everyone says. As long as you show up, do the readings, and show some effort, you'll get an A. It's really not that hard and he's a super easy grader. The readings are really interesting so if you like literature, this course is a treat.

Reading is important for this prof and his classes, for the most part he chooses interesting and relevant readings or other media(film,music,etc). Relies on participation from class. Attend class as much as possibleattendance matters. Really focus on paper: make sure it's well written with language Connelly uses, class notes& lectures

He will challenge you with stuff you've never read before, but it will be interesting and makes you think. he has a good vocabulary, archive in his blog likes writing and shows films, it's worthwhile, but you have to work, overall a good experience.

Want to stress: I am not the professor. But was in his class and most of the people who complain about him are honestly the students who think they can graduate university by simply skimming through their phones. He lists books before the semester and they are not hard to get for a ton of $$. He talks about interesting stuff, appreciate it.

I have never read or heard of most of the stuff he assigned so it was interesting. Not what I expected, but I learned a lot.

I actually liked that he doesn't allow people on the phone in class because to be honest sitting next to people who are on their phones is super annoying. he makes you read a lot but don't see that as a problem I want to leave a class feeling like I learn something. I liked reading different things and learning new ideas.

Interesting

I kind of love him. Especially when he attempts to be funny and no one else laughs. Just an awkward nerd trying to make people think.

Organized, gives clear expectations.

Intelligent professor with enormous potential, to not only teach but share his knowledge with the world. In another age he would have been treasured. He admirably tries to fit in more than there is time for. Needs to simplify and write some things of his own. He is a classic over-thinker. You'll be annoyed by his demands but feel smarter after.

Prof Connelly is great! I had him this semester and he was very nice and forgiving when it comes to grading. The best thing you can do for your grade is participate. My class never spoke, never did the homework, and it impacted the learning experience of everyone else in the class. The homework is easy - usually reading and discussing - so do it!

Honestly, he is a really great professor, contrary to what others say. You really HAVE to read and HAVE to work for your grade. Attend office hours, they seriously help. Especially going over past tests and discussing themes-- its worth it! He does go off topic, but if you like to read & critically think, go for it. Took up a lot of my time though.

I really enjoyed this class. It was a lot of reading, but the material was both interesting and challenging. He was really easy on grading as long as you completed the work. I would love to take another class offered by him.

Fascinating class and he was pretty chill. Had a 3 point grading system to make it easier for us. Reading every week and have two days to do discussion forum. We did have to buy three books to read but they were pretty cheap so isn't too bad. He'll also give you songs and movies to listen to.

Great Professor and could not recommend enough. He is passionate about what he teaches and does his best to get everyone to engage in the classroom. He does go off-topic at times, but it is usually just the flow of the lecture, which is more like a conversation he has with the students. His 3 point grading scale is easy to succeed.

It's funny when people complain about a professor making them read too much. It's called "university" for a reason. I would guess that most of my other classmates who have whined about Connelly probably read about 6 hours a day of utter garbage on the internet - but get upset when they are asked to pick up a book. I have no issues with SC.

Cool class. The class is called San Francisco - not "History of San Francisco". It's a humanities class which means we look at how San Francisco is represented through books and art and music and stuff. If you read the material you learn lots about San Francisco and history. Not my major, so I'm hoping for at least B in the class.

I might just be a big Sean Connelly apologist but this professor was great imo. Fun, interesting lectures and the only class I actively looked forward to going to. Yeah there is a lot of reading, but I found all of it engaging and not too difficult. Keyword tests are initially confusing but get far easier with time.

I see the vison its cool and all there's lots of interesting subjects discussed but if ill be real he puts too many readings on top of them being around 20 pages each he asks a lot out of you to be on track with the course. If you just sort of follow along and show up every class you should pass but this isnt an easy A. CONNELY4LIFE