This class is a grind, but it is my favorite class I have taken at UCLA thus far. Professor Sanders has incredibly high standards and this class requires effort (!!) to succeed. However, this is one of the only classes I have taken in college where I walked away with a lasting, impactful knowledge of a topic I knew nothing about before. Professor Sanders is amazing - do the readings (you don't have to read everything but be familiar w everything assigned), ask questions and make use of the TA. Do not be late to class, he HATES it and will call you out on it. Also know that to do well in this class you will have to contribute thoughtfully to discussion pretty much every day. He also cold calls. The papers are hard - 100% meet w the TA before each one, you'll do much better if you do. This class is a commitment to succeed in but I couldn't be more glad I dedicated the time. Also, go on the field trip to Disney Hall (he helped design it and is on a first name basis w Frank Geary) it was amazing. This class is hard but it is so wonderful if you are willing to commit to the time & energy needed to succeed! My writing and eloquence also improved with the high standards & feedback he gives on all written assignments.

If you can commit to the grind and make peace w the fact he is a strict & difficult professor you will love this class.

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Selling textbooks used for this course, both brand new.

Understanding Architecture for $49
Welcome to Your World $20

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Took this class to fulfill the last of my upper div credit requirements as an econ major. Thought it would be an interesting and easy course. Probably the hardest course I took at ucla. The professor was very engaged and insightful about the content, that being buildings and architecture. It mostly covered egyptian, roman, and gothic architecture, with a little time at the end for everything after; baroque, bauhaus, and modern. Love the sprinkled in buildings that the professor built, and the ideas that he drew from when designing them. The course was graded on weekly reading assesments and 3 papers, an introductory paper, midterm, and final. The papers were very difficult because he wanted you to draw every last drop of meaning out of a 2000 year old stone wall. His comments on the papers were painfully accurate; needs more analysis, writing comes across as condescending etc. but its very hard to come up with fresh ideas about a house that has been standing for 1000s of years. He doesn’t like when you disagree with the original architect’s ideas. Overall I really enjoyed my time in this class and found it extremely entertaining and insightful, but I wouldnt take it again.

Barry Sanders was absolutely AMAZING. He is so accomplished and so thoughtful and caring about his students. He took us all on a field trip to Walt Disney Concert Hall for a private tour (he helped design the place too) and bought us all a fancy lunch after! He truly cares about student wellbeing and learning and will meet you to chat over coffee. The materials in the class were fascinating, it reminded me of AP Art History but on a way deeper level. The class itself was based on 3 papers and weekly discussion posts. That wasn't my favorite because I struggle writing long papers or thinking critically. But, they were definitely interesting subjects to research! The last paper was 50% of the grade.

sanders really knows what he is talking about but can get carried away by his topic sometimes. The class has no tests, just papers. He really cares that you learn about architecture and makes sure that he hears everyone in the class during discussion. He actually took us on a field trip which is a rarity at ucla and it was great. Don't miss it if you are taking his class.