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Ive learned more in a few days about Mexico and Globalization than what I have learned my whole life. WOW!! Great teacher

Intresting Class, pretty easy if u stay on track. Usually lectures half of the class and then has a video for the remaining half. Overall a good class and a great prof!

His class is an experience you will not forget.

Lectures drag on and can be somewhat repetitive. Overall class was very easy just to much pointless busy work.

Damn this teacher is soo hot. MAkes class fun,

very interested in his subject, and extremely knowledgeable. 3 hours is a long time for one of his classes though, sometimes a struggle to stay awake. And you won't ever be able to leave early, he takes spot attendance in beg, mid, or end of class

Why does he not have HOT status? I learned a great deal in his class. By far one of the best profs. in his area, oh, and fine to look at as well

Exemplary teacher, and person. Take him. His classes matter. It was not a difficult class, but I learned more in it about how the world works than perhaps in any class. He is fair and democratic. He wants you to do well, in life, and as a student. I only wish there were more professors as dedicated as he.

Great professor and a very interesting class. I feel very enlightened after taking his class.

He was one of the nicest professor I've ever had. The 3 hour class is a pain, but all the exams are take-home. Edwin and Christine are great TAs.

Easy, great learning experience

I really enjoyed this class. Robinson explained things very clearly and the material was very interesting and relevant to current global issues. The 3 hour classes flew by, especially cause there is a film for half of it.He also mentioned other parts of the world which I thought was imporant.I definitely recommend this class!!

Very good class. Interesting lectures, great movies, good readings. Wish there were more professors like him, but be prepared because it is a lot of reading, but good.

Awesome professor, very knowledgable, interesting, and friendly. A lot of work, but worth it.

Great Professor! His lectures may not be as clear or interesting as they could be but his films are awsome and you learn a lot from his class. The only thing I didn't like was that you get your TA based on your last name and one TA grades harder than the other.

Lots of reading but I learned so much in this class. Can be a bit dry but if you see beneath the surface and really listen you'll learn so much. Long class, 3 hour night class. Usually will let you out early if everyone is good.

Be prepared read many books in this class (esp grad level) and prior knowledge of sociology theories are not required but very useful. While people disagree with teaching method, he has modified it based on students input. This is the perfect class for someone who loves passionate professors who will clarify anything upon request.

This professor in amazing and among the best ones I've had. Extremely knowledgable and although class is 3 hours, he keeps my interest up. Fair, easy grading and quizzes will be OK if you do the reading. Papers are interesting and so are the films shown in class. Excellent!

Amazing professor, very knowledgeable about his field. Class is fun because there are no tests, just 4 easy quizzes on the reading. 4 Papers about different reading assignments. Great class!

I really liked this class and learned a lot about the world that I didn't know. If you take it, do the readings before class-the quizzes are based on them. Lots of briefs to write based on the books and lectures. Teacher talks kind of fast at times but is an interesting and dynamic speaker who is well informed in the subject.

This has been one of the best professors I've ever had. He is an eye opener. I have taken two classes with him and I've gotten A's on both. He gives interesting topics. If you do the readings you'll do fine and the quizzes are easy. His lectures really interested me and made me not want to miss class. Take him, he?s a good instructor. I highly re

GREAT GREAT GREAT. This professor is so helpful, he is always there for his students. There are random pop quizzes and there is a paper due every week. However the quiz is a piece of cake and the papers are graded very fairly. As long as you get the key ideas across you are golden. I wish I could take him again but he is not teaching right now.

Take him you won't regret it!!!

Go to lectures and do the reading and you will get a good grade and learn something vastly different than ever before. He is a life changing professor, I wish I had taken a class with him earlier. He is very helpful and clarifies until everyone in the class understands. 1 to 2 pg paper every week, random short quizzes only a question or 2.

I wish I could take another class with him before a graduate but it doesn't look like I will be able to. He is one of the gems at UCSB. He teaches because he wants students to keep the information for life and use it everyday rather than giving students random useless work. He is WONDERFUL!

He is the best professor at UCSB no make that EVER- he is very intelligent and passionate, I wish their were more professors like him!!!

AMAZING! such a passionate professor. made me want to get involved with activism on such a higher level! i would take any class he offered at UCSB.

If you want an armchair professor take someone else Dr. Robinson is an activist and any true Sociologist can appriaciate that. He truly changed my life.

I LOVED this professor. His slides are extremely detailed and exhausting to look at...but the subject matter makes it worth it! He is a true activist and made me want to become one as well. Lots of reading but I actually was sad when I didn't have time to read it because it was so interesting! Show up, do quizzes,and put thought into the papers!

I looked at the reviews and said NO WAY IM NOT TAKING THIS CLASS but I'm so darn glad I did! He's an AMAZING professor who knows what he's talking about. There are 3 briefs,5 pop quizzes and 1 research paper. EASY. I'm not a good writer. Steven and Pat are awesome TA's! take this class you won't regret it. Most likely will get an A. ps:extracredit

Love this professor. He is so smart!!!! and you will learn alot in his class. Keep up with the work and you will get an A=)

Highly recommend. 3 hour lecture once a week (no section!). Class is actually taught by the professor. Attendance is mandatory but class is pretty interesting most of the time. Cool with taking notes on lap top. 4 pop quizzes on weekly readings. Only other work is 4 essays (just 4 pages pretty standard). Pretty easy class overall! Great professor:)

Truly one of the best and inspiring professors I have ever had. A true activist and very helpful if you go and talk to him during office hours. A bit awkward at first but he is just shy, I think. Attendance is mandatory and the readings are interesting. I loved that there were no exams. Take him before you graduate!

Robinson is a solid professor. He is especially qualified to teach about Latin America given his experience there. His lectures are compelling and it is impossible for his knowledge to not rub off on others. It was a privilege to have been his student.

Great professor- by far my favorite at UCSB. He's very knowledgable, his lectures are long but he is so energetic that you won't fall asleep. He does take attendance several times each class but overall, his class is great.

Easy to listen to. Doesn't make the three hours drag by like some professors would. He loves to put his own pictures on the slides as well as write in spanish sometimes. Not a hard class but must read, no tests just papers

3 short papers, 1 long final paper, 4 pop quizzes & plenty of e/c opportunities. He's 1 of the BEST professors I've ever had. His lectures are long, but he makes them super interesting. I learned so much during every lecture. He's amazing. Highhhlly recommend. Don't leave ucsb without taking a class with him!

Professor Robinson is one of the most brilliant, articulate, and genuinely passionate professors I've had during my stay at UCSB. The long lectures are completely interesting, the material is structured in a way that makes it easy to follow. Read and the pop quizzes/essays are a breeze. You HAVE to take a class with Robinson before you leave.

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This guy is hands down the most intelligent person I have ever encountered. This class was absolutely eye opening. No tests but there are a few papers/quizzes on the readings and he gives a lot of e.c opps so its really easy to get an A. Really fair, honest, and kind. (don't fall asleep though, he will call you out but duh cause thats super rude)

Robinson is the most passionate, analytical, and intelligent professor I have had in 2 years at SB. Lectures are extremely clear and thought out and he gives generous time for people to ask questions that he responds to well. This mans been all over the world, serious experience. You have to have good work ethic to enjoy it tho!HAVE TO TAKE A CLASS

Prof. Robinson is a very passionate professor here, making his classes very interesting. He has so much experience and lectures aren't enough time to cover it! No tests, just reading logs and 3 essays! The third essay is a take home final 7-8 pages. He also offers lots of extra cred. This class was really eye opening, everyone should take it

This is the class I learned the most in during all my time at UCSB. It is also one of the most difficult classes I've taken. Workload is no joke. Don't take it if you aren't passionate about Latin America and sociology. If you are, it's amazing. I-clicker tests/attendance are VERY annoying. Robinson thinks he's amazing (he is) but that can be eh..

Prof Robinson is a highly respected professor. His courses are discussion based & you're allowed to share your opinions & feelings. He won't discredit you or embarrass you. His lectures will change your perspective about the world. There's movies every lecture but they're all really interesting & life-changing. Lots of reading and 3 short papers.

Hard class, hard ass. I have watched him call out student after student for falling asleep in class or for using their phones. He will kick you out. But, he does a great ob of balancing lecturing, discussion, and video materials.

This class will teach you so much about the world and you will leave this class as a brand new person each time. He's a great professor and he really knows his stuff. Lots of papers. Reflections every week, 3 short papers & a final paper. But it's worth it honestly. This class is one of the most amazing courses i've taken in UCSB.

Really eye opening course. Lots of topics that normal classes won't/don't cover. Helllllllllla reading. Grading on papers felt subjective based on TA but not extremely hard. Class is 3 hours but usually half includes a movie

Amazing professor! I've taken 130SG, 130LA, and 130GR with him. Kind of disappointed he doesn't teach more undergrad courses. You'll have to skim the readings and pinpoint the main ideas. Gives great alternative points to generally held truths in society. Definitely won't regret taking his courses !

I feel like Prof Robinson was the first to make me feel like I actually LEARNED. He does a weekly reflection on readings, 3 short papers and a lengthy final. (he also offers extra credit) The lecture was 3 hours but it was half lecture, half documentary WHICH were super interesting. I literally see the world different. Loved this class!

Professor Robinson is amazing in that he provides a completely different yet accurate analyses and perspective on capitalism. He sounds opinionated, but 100% of what he says are literal facts and statistics he pulls out of studies. Attendance through iClicker but class was 1x/week so not asking for too much. Reading heavy (but fun) +powerful films.

Robinson is one of the most intelligent and entertaining professors I have had at UCSB thus far. He assigns quite a bit of reading and writing assignments, which can be stressful but never insanely dense. This class was 3 hours long yet he somehow always kept my attention the entire 3 hours, I think that says enough about how great of a prof he is.

It's true that he assigns a lot of reading and papers but they are graded liberally and you get a lot out of the readings. By far my favorite professor. He genuinely cares about his classes so much and exposes you to the reality of our world's problems. 10/10 recommend.

No tests. 3 long papers ( 1 about 2 movies, 1 about news articles and 1 about the novel), weekly assignments about readings and iclicker. Click in 3 times for each class meetup. You have to put in work for an A. You need the course reader. Don't need to do reading, skim thru them for the assignments. Offers extra credit Very long class. Dry lecture

If youre one to complain about workload, this class isnt for you. Otherwise, he will definitely challenge you not just in terms of material, but how much you can handle. It was a lot of work but what you get out of this class is amazing & worth learning. Hes very passionate and if you wanna learn about the flaws of capitalism this class is it.

This professor clearly has a huge ego problem and was very unaccommodating towards students. That being said, he taught me more than I have ever learned in a class. He truly broadened my perspective every lecture and I looked forward to going to class, which I never had felt before. A lot of work but readings can be skimmed.

Professor Robinson is definitely one of my favorite professors at UCSB. He is so knowledgeable with different perspectives. The class is not mandatory, however, I strongly recommend you to attend it since the lecture was not been recording (slides were posted on GS). Besides, get ready for tremendous readings and writings, not an easy A class.

This is my second class with him. He is egotistical and his lectures are incredibly dense, but I have never been so inspired by a class. He will teach you what no other professor will teach. Every lecture blew my mind. There is a lot of writing but generally is an easy A if you keep up with the work. The 3 hours fly by bc the class is so engaging.

Professor Robinson is the BEST professor in the UCSB Sociology department. For this quarter, I take both his classes, SOC 130LA and SOC 185RT. Both of the classes are interesting and meaningful. A 1k+ reflection essay per week for both of the classes, the content should reflect the readings. If you work hard and complete homework, A is quite easy.

Professor Robinson clearly structured his class and it was an overall easy course. We had weekly reflections of a min of 1,000 words and they're super easy if you do the reading. A lot of books were require but there are a lot of free online options. This was one of the easier courses taken at ucsb and I learned a lot.

I don't really understand all the bad reviews... Professor Robinson is absolutely the best professor I've ever had and his 3 hour classes went by fast and even left me wanting more. This class will change your way of thinking and has reignited my passion to learn more. I plan on taking more of his classes and really recommend his SOC 122 GI class!

Professor Robinson is a really passionate and knowledgable guy, which can come across as a bit intimidating. He posts his lecture slides so just make sure to focus on what he is saying in class. The TAs were really awesome and understanding. As long as you digest the reading material and show that you're trying you will be fine.

3 hours once a week was literal he*l but other than that, the content and information was engaging and the course load was not that bad.

Robinson is notorious. 3 hour long lectures, EXTREMELY dense with information. Between 30-150 pages of reading a week, with a weekly 1000 word reflection (fairly informal). The class is a lot, but he will absolutely blow your mind. He will radicalize you in new dimensions and make you think critically about the world. Incredibly unique.

Incredibly dense & thought-provoking. Robinson's 3 hour lectures either fly by or drag on, but he talks fast and they're better when people ask questions. There is a lot of reading but the weekly writing (1000 words) is a self-reflection & very informal. write a bit about each reading, & you're fine. One formal essay at the end. show up to class!

Dr. Robinson was a fantastic professor; I understand people may have different emotions towards him, but this is my opinion. I am also taking him for SOC 130GR this quarter, and his layout is very similar, easy to follow. You have one reflection due once a week, 2-3 papers (including final paper). Never any quizzes or exams!

I would 100% recommend taking any class with Professor Robinson he does not filter himself, unlike many professors at this neo-liberal college do. He encourages everyone to question everything even what he is saying. very knowledgeable and provide a very different prospective that everyone should hear. lots of reading but manageable and interesting

I've taken 3 of his classes, all very interesting, a good lecturer and I learned a lot. However, I can only give him 4 stars because he has a zero-tolerance policy on electronics, is a stickler for attendance, and assigns a very heavy amount of reading. If you do all the work you'll get an A.

I love Professor Robinson! He is such an amazing lecturer. The best class I have ever taken at UCSB and he is such a respected professor. Definitely recommend his class and his passion for knowledge about sociology in Latin America. The readings were a lot but doable. Reflections were easy. I don't understand why people rating him so badly. Love it

One of my favorite professors I've had at UCSB. I left class shocked every night by all the crazy new things I had learned about history, the government, etc. The 3 hour classes flew by. There's weekly 1000 word reading responses, but they are pretty easy once you get used to them. Everyone should take Robinson if they get the chance!

Excellent proffesor, one of the few at Santa Barbara that actively challenges your critical thinking. His intensity can be mistakened as rudeness, as Robinson really makes it clear that he cares a lot about the content that he is teaching, and as a result, wants to make that everyone is paying attention.

Great professor. He knows the material and is very well versed on the topics. I will say, learn how to write an essay before you begin reflections. He isn't as clear on his expectations however be as academic as you possibly can be. Treat it as a real analysis paper than an “reflection.”

Professor Robinson is intense but cares deeply about the material. While the reading load is heavy, the content is engaging. Utilize unstuck ai and focus on the lectures to succeed.

One of the most engaging classes I've taken. It's definitely a heavy class, around 80-200 pages of reading and a 1000 word reflection a week. However, I really love Robinson's approach to the class, he encourages questions at all times and loves it when you challenge his ideas. Can be a truly transformative class, I'd recommend.

Best professor I have ever had. I have taken 3 of his classes and enjoyed all of them. He is extremely knowledgeable and clearly cares for his students. His assignments are very straightforward, weekly reading assignments, no tests, and a lot of reading, however I have always enjoyed the readings. Lots of theory and analysis but amazing class!!

It is a intense class, around 80-200 pages of reading with a 1000 word reflection a week. I learned more than I have in any class I have taken. No electronics sounded daunting at first, but it actually made the class so much more interesting. I highly recommend this class or another one with Robinson but get ready to read and write.

Show up to 3 hr lecture, pay attention or don't (no electronics so bring a book), he's super passionate and will teach you lots if you pay attention. 1000 word reflection every week with two longer papers in between. Super easy and pretty good grader if you just get it done.