Reviews of professor Elana Resnick

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Organization was kind of confusing, and polices the use of laptops/phones/tablets/any electronic devices for no reason. Very easy class though, just skim the readings and show up to section (lecture optional). Most difficult part about the class was the final project. Make sure to plan that out.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Resnick is one of the best professors I've had at UCSB. I took this class to fulfill my GE requirements but I ended up being so invested in the subject! Professor Resnick's lectures are always interesting and eye-opening. She has "Mixtape Mondays" where the class analyzes popular music videos, which is super fun! The readings were fun!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This class is extremely easy. Show up, do the readings, and take an easy test. However, the material taught in this class is the worst part. Everything is so one sided in this class and it only teaches you to blame the system and others for your misfortune. You won't actually get something worth learning .

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Lectures are entertaining and easy to follow. She doesn't allow laptops in class, but you can ask the TA for permission. The hardest part for me was a final project where we had to find people to interview and film a video. Final is multiple choice and is pretty straightforward. You can easily skim the readings and get by.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
So nice and lectures really well. She really cares about students and doesn't want the class to be too hard. Midterm super easy. Weekly journals about reading. Really focused on wanting us to learn and understand, not stressing us out. Class material also super interesting. Great GE! *took during online '20 spring so might be diff than in person*

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I know a lot of people didn't like the flipped classroom but I personally enjoyed it. The class was overall very easy and I got a 100% overall. Just review slides before the tests, do all the journal entries, and you're set.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
She teaches interesting concepts! Also shows music videos to connect to the lessons which I found cool. Midterm and exam are straightforward, make sure you review readings and lectures and youll be good! Very understanding! Take her, you wont regret it.