Yes, this class is pretty boring. There is a lot of history about technology mixed in with some discussion about current events. The professor is an interesting guy. He tries to be really intimidating, and I think for the majority of students he succeeds. But he is actually pretty chill and has a really dry sense of humor, which I liked personally. He isn't really accommodating if you try to meet with him outside of class. He never answers his email so don't even bother. If you have questions you must ask in class. He takes attendance sporadically throughout the quarter by having you write a few paragraphs and hand it in at the end of class. Super easy, you don't even need to put much thought into it. Sometimes he assigns readings which are super dense. Honestly, I never did them because he basically repeats everything in the lecture so it's pointless. There is a midterm, a term paper and a final. The term paper is difficult only because it is extremely open ended - he allows you to write about anything you want about technology so long as it hasn't been discussed in class. You can earn extra credit by doing a short presentation on your paper on the last day of class. The midterm was easy if you showed up to class, took notes and actually studied them. You have to know the material. It will be very obvious if you don't and he is not generous with his grading. The final was slightly more challenging, but I used the same study method as the midterm and ended up very pleased with my grade. Exam format is 5-10 true or false questions, then anywhere between 5 to 10 short answers, and 2-4 longer essay type questions. Might sound difficult, but it really isn't if you study a few hours the night before. This class is not an easy A, but it also isn't hard. The grade you get will reflect the effort you put in. I would recommend it.

He does not know how to communicate! Lectures are boring, he confused me every time I went to ask him a question about an assignment. Readings aren’t totally necessary, mainly just lecture notes. I rarely went to class. His exams are free response and the final is cumulative but personally I didn’t think it was very cumulative. The midterm was really easy if you studied but the final was a bit difficult for me personally. Listen to the examples he gives you in class, you can use them on the tests. There is one paper which isn’t that hard. Overall, very mediocre class, not a great professor but an easy grade if you put in at least some effort

Worst professor I've had at UCLA. It's very ironic he's a communications teacher because he has absolutely no idea how to communicate. Albeit there is a language barrier, but there is a certain level of arrogance associated with Professor Joo. He seems much more interested in doing his own research than actually helping students. Does not respond to emails. Unhelpful during office hours. There is no TA. Save yourself the trouble: DO NOT TAKE.