Like all the other reviews said, its strictly memorization thats really not that hard. bring your laptop to class though and make sure you really take down everything he says. my advice is maybe a couple days before the midterm/final make notecards of all the lists and definition and you're pretty much set. try to get Hector as your TA because hes the best and go to his office hours before the essay is due, he's actually pretty helpful.

Go to lecture and memorize everything on the board. People say this class is a challenge, but honestly, you can get an A if you do the work. (It's not like you need to understand difficult concepts. Memorize the stages of relationships or the history of radio, and whatever else and you can get an A. Stop complaining, it's NOT that hard.) Whether you're a science major or pre-comm student, anyone is capable of memorizing the material. It's actually really interesting, especially the info before the midterm. Probably not the easiest GE, but I definitely got an A by re-reading my notes and making flashcards a night or two before the exams. If you're thinking of applying to the comm major, take this class. Suman's lectures are long, but he an interesting guy and I mean, if you have to sit in lecture for 2 hours, at least it's about people and how people communicate. It's relevant and includes material from flirting and arguing to the pervasiveness of media. Oh, and take the honors section because it's exceptionally easy - you do a research experiment with a small group on human interaction. It's fun, and you'll get an A if you do a good job.

This class is a lot of information. I think that Suman's notes have circulated throughout half of UCLA by now, so if you are thinking of taking it I'm sure someone can e-mail you the word-for-word notes. The trick with that is that it's really tempting not to go to lecture, which is where you get screwed because you end up CRAMMING for the midterm and final. I've never had to attempt to cram so much information into my brain at one time. So it's a really interesting class, but GO TO LECTURE! And your grade also kinda depends on your TA, which sucks, because some grade easy and some grade hard. Just a matter of luck at that point...

go to lecture!! if you miss one, you'll be behind like 5 written pages of notes. write down everything he says and then memorize it for the tests. the paper topics are kind of interesting but the it's all up to your TA who grades it. not an easy A or an easy GE, there's a good deal of work involved so if you're not a comm major and don't need this class, i'd recommend a different GE. however, it's a good intro to comm studies if you want to get a feel for it and see if you want to major in it.

Suman is great, the class is a super easy if you go to lecture write what's in the board and memorize it for the test. it all depends on the T.A

Suman is an organized lecturer and a fair grader. He tries to be interesting in class and most of the time the class is pleasant and fun to sit through, even if it is for 2 hours. Comm 10 is a very interesting class and though it is pretty hard, it's very possible to get an A if you put the work in. Study ALL the keywords he puts up on the board, make flashcards and take good notes and you will be perfectly fine. Start the essay early and don't take it too lightly, it's a pretty big part of your grade.

This class was the most challenging and most interesting GE I have taken at UCLA. It was no easy ride, but I got an A, which goes to prove that doing well in the class is very possible. Suman seems cut and dry from his spot at the podium, but you will realize that he is very helpful and concerned about his students when speaking to him in person. Don't take the class's bad reputation to heart. If you are interested in the material, and you are a hard worker, go for it! I definitely recommend it.

This definitely is not an easy GE but it also is no where near as hard as percieved. It is easy to get a B in the class and possible to strive for an A. The midterm and final are reasonable but the readings are necessary but totally interesting. Suman is really a good lecturer because he always keeps class entertaining and even throws in a couple good jokes and statistics. He is just one of those teachers that is really difficult to not like.

memorize everything and you just might get an a. its frustrating to feel like you understand everything when you go to every lecture, discussion, and do all the readings and then get a b in the class. i would not take this as a ge because i could have done way less work in another class yet still gotten a better grade.

This class began as somewhat interesting, but just went into word for word notetaking. If we could get his lecture notes there would be absolutely no reason to go to class. You might be able to get them from someone who has taken the class before because the course has been EXACTLY the same for years. He makes some comments that make him seem as mature as a an immature frat boy, and that's saying something. Studying for the tests isn't so bad: all you have to do is memorize simple concepts like you would in a psych class. There's no need to understand any concepts because there aren't any.

The Tannen book is very biased, but it's easy to read. Make sure to read the handout for the midterm.