Stephen J Dickey
Department of English
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4.8
Overall Rating
Based on 6 Users
Easiness 4.7 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.8 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.5 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.8 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Engaging Lectures
  • Often Funny
  • Would Take Again
GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
56.3%
46.9%
37.6%
28.2%
18.8%
9.4%
0.0%
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A
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B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

35.1%
29.3%
23.4%
17.6%
11.7%
5.9%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

41.0%
34.2%
27.4%
20.5%
13.7%
6.8%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+
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May 22, 2023

Dickey is easily the best professor I've had at UCLA yet. His lectures were so fascinating and you really got the feeling that he wanted to know what we thought in discussions. As long as you review the readings beforehand the midterm/final are completely manageable. I would recommend this class to anyone.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A
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March 31, 2023

This class is a really fun and engaging class. Professor Dickey is a great lecturer who structures his lectures more like an open discussion, where the students are able to talk about the readings. The class covers about 12 or so plays, with some of the big ones being Hamlet, Comedy of Errors, and The Oresteia. There is not much actual work in this class besides the readings, which are usually about a play or two a week, and the actually graded assignments are just comprised of the Midterm, Final Paper, and Final. Would recommend to take this GE, especially with Professor Dickey.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+
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March 13, 2023

Professor Dickey is THE MAN! This guy is one of the best lecturers I have had at UCLA, and he does such a fantastic job illuminating the plays he teaches. His lectures are really chill and conversational, and so often he's just downright hilarious. He is also insanely knowledgeable about Shakespeare, and can quote so many lines off the top of his head. Even if you aren't into English, take Dickey for your literature GE. You'll walk away appreciating literature far more, as well as having met an absolute G.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A
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Feb. 9, 2023

This class was great, although there were some not so great things. Lectures were super engaging and Dickey is super funny. There was small amounts of things that were actually due-- we had to read two plays a week (100+ pages) that were very tedious and I ended up watching them instead of reading. There was a midterm, paper, and final. All I did to prepare for the tests was reread the plays and go over notes from lecture, I feel like as long as you pay attention and write down a lot of stuff, the class will go well. I got a 96 on the midterm, a B- on the paper, and idk on the final and ended with an A in the class. Highly recommend!

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Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: A+
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Sept. 17, 2021

I really enjoyed this class! The professor helped me think of literature in new ways. He framed the class through originals and remakes: Manaechmi/Comedy of Errors, Hamlet/Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead etc.. It was really interesting, lots of great material. He was very friendly and understanding as well!

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Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: N/A
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Dec. 19, 2020

This class is great!! The plays we read (2 a week, usually 50-70 pages each) were very interesting. His lectures can become a bit dry but overall they're very helpful. One essay, a midterm, and a final. The midterm and final are pretty easy if you've read the plays.

Overall, it's not a huge workload but you definitely need to read the majority of the plays.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+
May 22, 2023

Dickey is easily the best professor I've had at UCLA yet. His lectures were so fascinating and you really got the feeling that he wanted to know what we thought in discussions. As long as you review the readings beforehand the midterm/final are completely manageable. I would recommend this class to anyone.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A
March 31, 2023

This class is a really fun and engaging class. Professor Dickey is a great lecturer who structures his lectures more like an open discussion, where the students are able to talk about the readings. The class covers about 12 or so plays, with some of the big ones being Hamlet, Comedy of Errors, and The Oresteia. There is not much actual work in this class besides the readings, which are usually about a play or two a week, and the actually graded assignments are just comprised of the Midterm, Final Paper, and Final. Would recommend to take this GE, especially with Professor Dickey.

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Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A+
March 13, 2023

Professor Dickey is THE MAN! This guy is one of the best lecturers I have had at UCLA, and he does such a fantastic job illuminating the plays he teaches. His lectures are really chill and conversational, and so often he's just downright hilarious. He is also insanely knowledgeable about Shakespeare, and can quote so many lines off the top of his head. Even if you aren't into English, take Dickey for your literature GE. You'll walk away appreciating literature far more, as well as having met an absolute G.

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Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Winter 2023
Grade: A
Feb. 9, 2023

This class was great, although there were some not so great things. Lectures were super engaging and Dickey is super funny. There was small amounts of things that were actually due-- we had to read two plays a week (100+ pages) that were very tedious and I ended up watching them instead of reading. There was a midterm, paper, and final. All I did to prepare for the tests was reread the plays and go over notes from lecture, I feel like as long as you pay attention and write down a lot of stuff, the class will go well. I got a 96 on the midterm, a B- on the paper, and idk on the final and ended with an A in the class. Highly recommend!

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Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: A+
Sept. 17, 2021

I really enjoyed this class! The professor helped me think of literature in new ways. He framed the class through originals and remakes: Manaechmi/Comedy of Errors, Hamlet/Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead etc.. It was really interesting, lots of great material. He was very friendly and understanding as well!

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COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
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Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: N/A
Dec. 19, 2020

This class is great!! The plays we read (2 a week, usually 50-70 pages each) were very interesting. His lectures can become a bit dry but overall they're very helpful. One essay, a midterm, and a final. The midterm and final are pretty easy if you've read the plays.

Overall, it's not a huge workload but you definitely need to read the majority of the plays.

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4.8
Overall Rating
Based on 6 Users
Easiness 4.7 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.8 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.5 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.8 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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