Santa Barbara City College

Take her if you want engaging lectures and fair-but-strict grading that rewards effort and attention to MLA details.

Take him for an engaging, fair, and well-structured class with heavy lectures but generous grading and clear expectations.

Take Kramer if you want engaging lectures and fair, supported paths to an A, but be ready to read, write, and follow his instructions closely.

Take him if available for clear, inspiring lectures with fair expectations and structured attendance.

Take him if you can manage steady reading and short weekly writings, because clear criteria, lenient policies, and extra credit make high grades very attainable.

Take him if you will attend and practice steadily—tests are predictable and often open-note, but expect a fast pace and little leniency on deadlines.

Avoid online courses unless you thrive on heavy reading and strict formatting; consider in-person if available.

Avoid unless you thrive on independent study, can memorize dense material, and tolerate tough, high-stakes grading.

Only take him if you want a tough, no‑nonsense grader and are confident managing heavy reading, strict deadlines, and sharp feedback.

Based on 184 student reviews. Difficulty is 3.6/5.0 and 45% would take again.

Avoid unless you want a grind-heavy course with strict grading and are ready to prioritize this class above others.

Only take him if you’re comfortable teaching yourself from notes/text and grinding through frequent quizzes and exams.