The workload of this class isn't "light" per se, but it is very light for a 191 class. The final grade is based on a presentation + outline, a 10 page paper, and a final exam. The final is based on the outlines of everyone in the class, and is nearly impossible to finish in its entirety (as is true for most of Langdon's finals.) But as long as you're answering the majority of the exam correctly, you're fine. Regarding textbooks, I bought the course reader but never used it. Other readings are provided by Professor Langdon in a Google Drive, but you're recommended to find some more depending on your topic for the presentation.