Bryant is a cool guy, but I wouldn't recommend this class unless you are into science. Tough material, lots of work to be prepared for the tests. If you study hard you should be alright though.

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I took Language and Music with Bryant. He does not use a Powerpoint, which can sometimes make it difficult to follow along with specifically what idea is falling under what, but he writes down important things on the board (which is nearly all you need to know). He is very personable, and his personality makes his lectures a little more entertaining.

The course reader was not particularly useful, since he doesn't test on anything he doesn't cover in lecture, so you can save $50 and not get this. But if you're having difficulty understanding the concepts, you may find it helpful (or you can try to find the articles from the syllabus on Google or a journal database).

There were two exams, non-cumulative, and the last one is during week 10. The format is free response, two questions you have to answer, and four you pick from about six options. They are pretty straight forward, no tricks. Basically, if your notes have some sort of list of things (e.g. types of learning mechanisms), then know them. 30% each. He even decided to give an extra credit question on the last exam as we were taking it.

Then there is a paper on literally anything that has to do with Language and Music, which makes up for the other 40% of your grade.

The class is admittedly boring at times, but for the time (or lack there of) I put into the class, and the A- I received, I can't complain, especially since I am not a Comm major (but I am a social science/humanities major). Bryant is one of those "cool" professors who relates to this students, so he doesn't really believe in bogging you down with work or questions that are meant to trick you. And he doesn't have a curve. So if the topic of the class interests you, or you're a comm major, then I would recommend it.

Bryant is an awesome person. Unlike some professors, he doesn't think grades are a fair evaluation of what you've learned and how you've grown, so you're probably going to get an A.

Yep. Everybody loves this guy. Take him. If you take him, participate in his class.. you'll have more fun that way and he'll be happy :)

This class is very interesting and is pretty simplistic if you go to class and take excellent notes. However, the reader is jam packed with very dense information, however, the articles are very fascinating.
The grade breakdown is as follows:
2 midterms and a final paper. Both midterms are blue book essay format.
Overall, the class is fun, Dr. Bryant really knows his stuff and makes class enjoyable by playing funny musical sounds and what not. Overall fun class! Great prof!

Prof. Bryant is one of my most favorite professors at UCLA -- I've taken 3 of his classes. Why? His lectures show just how much he loves the stuff he is studying. He can speak about it for days, and he makes it sound very interesting. His courses are mostly about evolutionary psychology, and if you get into it, you will find yourself raising your hand in class and getting involved with the discussions.

His tests are not too difficult if you pay attention in lecture and understand the concepts. The papers are usually 8-10 pages but are very interesting. The best paper was where you record a conversation between your friends and analyze it (forgot which one of his classes that was in).

Prof. Bryant is a great professor who really loves discussing the material, and thus if you are interested in evolutionary psychology as related to communication, I would definitely take his classes.

Prof. Brygant is very clear, easy style to explain his material in his lecture. He actually talks the reading and even give you some tips before the tests. It is a one mid-term one final test system with 2 core page long essay question, and 6 choose 4 page long essay question. It is actually better for me as not a Multi-choice person. Remember to ask clear about the concept in the T.A. office hour, and his T.A. will happy tell you the thing that you don't understand.

Professor Bryant is very knowledgeable about the material and his lectures are really fun. The lecture materials are all important, so don't skip lectures. The readings are also important, but the main points he wants you to get from the readings are talked about in lecture. The midterm is 30%, the final is 30%, and the research paper is 40%. The research paper is an analysis of a 10-minute conversation that you record and transcribe. Overall, it's a good class with interesting material taught by an enthusiastic, fun professor who knows what he's talking about.

this professor is simply one of my favorite. he is straightforward, honest, and the material is interesting. we are asked to think critically, not simply throw up what we memorize from repeated exposure. his lecture style is energized and exciting to listen to. he is clearly passionate about the material and his lectures draw you into the subject. that alone will make all the difference in the world in how well you understand the material and perform on the exams. great professor, would take again.

I love prof Bryant! He really loves to teach and you can feel his interest and passion when he lectures. I was not interested in the topic at all before i took his class and he actually made it interesting enough for me to not fall asleep. He always emails back in a timely manner and is really approachable. Just an overall good teacher and if you pay attention in class and understand the concepts you will get a good grade in the class.