Worst class I have taken at UVa. You learn more about negotiating in 3rd year ICE, and this class is a total waste of time. Professor Bass rambles on about random stories from his days working and negotiating, and then cold calls individual students and makes them look stupid for not knowing exactly what he wants them to say. Also, he frequently espouses borderline sexist comments about women and girls (one class, he went on a 20 minute rant about how girls always ask their parents for money). Worst class ever.

Really interesting class. Two negotiations to do per week. One that you need to do right after class since you need to submit it for the next day at 11am. And the other one to do over the weekend. Negotiations are interesting and you will learn what kind of negotiator you are, how you react in certain situations etc. Bass is a really great guy with a lot of experience, but he often tends to repeat the same stories and to talk about his experience in Japan. Final is a paper that you need to write about a negotiation so pretty easy. Not difficult to get an A- or A in this class.

Best class I have taken at UVA. No other description is needed; if you have the chance, take this class.

Bass keeps this class very entertaining, I looked forward to it twice a week. There's not much work besides doing the actual negotiations, which are kind of pain to schedule but since its the only work there's not much to complain about. Discussions are engaging and Bass can be funny. I recommend it to all comm students

This class was great. Professor Bass is funny, approachable, and teaches you skills that are applicable throughout your life. This class is also very easy, with your grade dictated by your negotiation case grades, class participation, and a final paper. If you participate and get to know Prof. Bass outside of class, it should be an easy solid A. HOWEVER, if you are a lazy 4th year, I would recommend against this class. The cases are a bit of a pain to do, since you have to meet outside of class to do them, often with only 1 day's notice to find a time to meet. The cases can also get a bit redundant with "solutions" to the negotiations being very similar. But, if you want a simple class with a cool professor that requires a little bit of work, I recommend it.

Not only a fantastic individual, but a fantastic individual. You will learn valuable negotiating skills through dozens of cases that span from business to personal situations. Plus, Bass shares some amazing stories, and he really makes the class discussions a good time! Only negative in this class is there is a bit of repetition with some of the cases, but not a big deal considering the light work load and great experience the class offers!

Awesome class. Outside work is one two page paper and one seven page final paper. You negotiate with an assigned parter once or twice a week. Go to Bass' office hours, it's worth it and he's a really great guy.

Bass is very entertaining and cases are fun to negotiate. Hardest thing about the class is finding time to meet with your partners when the case is due at noon the next day. Otherwise, really fun and interesting class.

Awesome class and really useful for many things later in life. Definitely take it.

This is a pretty easy and enjoyable class.