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.

It was his first time teaching this course (at least in a while?), and it was still amazing!
Very organized, great reading selections (and not an overwhelming amount), very fair tests and grading.
And more than that, his lectures are fun! Interesting to listen to.

Comm 120 will most likely be unlike other comm classes you've taken, as it has a more anthropological focus. The first half deals with evolutionary psychology, such as how altruism evolved in humans. The second half focuses on applying those evolutionary theories to everyday things like gossip, conversational group formation, and music. Overall I considered it a welcome break from the mass-media perspectives of other Comm classes. It turned out to be more enjoyable and interesting than I thought it would be. Recommended if you are tired of talking about the media or law.

Grade-wise, you have a midterm and final (non-cumulative) with a couple short answer (<1 bluebook page) and a choice between essay questions. No tricks, straightforward stuff from lectures and readings (which almost always overlap). The other part of your grade is a final project where you record a 10 minute group conversation (not including yourself) and then apply things you've learned into the class to analyze it. Can be creative and fun if you want it to be. The only miserable part is transcribing the conversation (you have to be precise, get all the "umms" stuttering, overlap, etc. You have the whole quarter to do it, though, so take advantage of that and get the transcribing out of the way early. The day you turn the paper in is nonstress, as he invites a music professor and his students to perform jazz improv in class. Overall, a class worth taking.

Bryant is super straightforward. If you take good lecture notes and know them like the back of your hand, you will get an A in this class. He does not try to trick you and the material is comprehensive. I will definitely take another of Bryant's classes; I really enjoyed him. You don't need to buy the course reader-- everything comes from lecture. I highly recommend this class and this professor.

The class was kinda boring at times but overall I am glad I took it. Professor Bryant was real nice and friendly, and while the midterm and final seemed rather overwhelming he really broke down in review what to focus on when it came to studying. First part of the class has alot of biology related material but it gets more interesting in the second half of class when the material focuses more on interpersonal communication. The paper, was a hassle though, I am glad that part is over with!

This is not your average group communication. It isn't like group communication class I have ever taken. I felt like I was in a science class, not a communication class. The material of this class really disappointed me and Bryant's lectures are way too fast. He needs to slow down, and he doesn't explain things very clearly. He also has an arrogance to him that I did not find appealing either. Overall, I would not recommend taking this class or professor. But on the flip side, I do know some people who absolutely love him. So, it really is a matter of taste.

Great professor! Highly recommend every course he teaches. He is fun and entertaining and his classes are always very engaging.

Bryant is definitely one of the least boring professors I've ever had. I enjoyed his lectures even though I didn't really care for the material. The class I took was evolution of interpersonal communication and I was surprised to find out a majority of the course is learning about animal signals... Nevertheless it was an interesting, down-to-the-basics communications class. Midterm, final, and research paper- that's it.

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Professor Bryant is one of the best professors I have taken a class with at UCLA.

He is not your average professor. He is super chill which makes him approachable.

The class was compromised of a midterm, final and a lit. review paper.

Attending lecture is crucial. He basis his tests more on the lecture than on the reading. BUT, the reading still helps.

I really enjoyed class with Bryant. He took a topic I was iffy about (evolution of interpersonal communication) and made every lecture unique and engaging. I enjoyed going to his lectures every time because he was not only clear in the information, but super helpful and a great speaker. He knows his shit, and you read a few of his own papers.

Two tests (midterm/final) and a big ol literature review paper. Would recommend taking 150 first, but I did not come in with 150 and still got an A in the class with a bit of guidance on my paper.

Hyped to be in his COMM100 class Winter 15, because I really did enjoy my time with him.