Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.73 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
Sociology of Agriculture
Introduction to the sociology of agriculture in advanced industrial-capitalist societies, covering theoretical, historical, and empirical issues in the US.
Summary
Historical reviews of Tally Moses: One reviewer described homework as tedious busy work and exams as horrible, while another noted the content was difficult due to material not covered in class.
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Course mapSOC 181,SOC/C&E SOC 140, 210, or 211
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Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Michaela Hoffelmeyer is the current instructor, but all available reviews concern historical instructor Tally Moses. Reviewers report significant dissatisfaction with Moses, citing confusing lectures, tedious homework, and a hostile classroom environment. One review notes her kindness but criticizes insufficient instructional time.
MICHAELA HOFFELMEYER is recorded teaching in Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 4 / 34 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 2 / 34 | 0 |
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Historical reviews for Tally Moses are polarized, ranging from severe complaints about rudeness and poor instruction to praise for her kindness despite insufficient class time.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 3.71 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2012: 3.56 GPA, 72.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.73 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Tally Moses: One reviewer described homework as tedious busy work and exams as horrible, while another noted the content was difficult due to material not covered in class.
Historical reviews of Tally Moses: Some students reported extremely negative experiences, citing rude behavior and distressing exam conditions, while one reviewer appreciated the instructor's personal kindness despite instructional shortcomings.
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Sociology of Agriculture
Recorded 2026-09-07Sociology of Agriculture
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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