SOC 196 is an elementary special topics course introducing sociology concepts and methods.
Historical reviews of Fabien Accominotti: The workload involves a significant volume of reading that must be completed to participate in class discussions, plus additional time for learning R programming if inexperienced.
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).
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Historical reviews of Fabien Accominotti: Fabien Accominotti is described as a super interesting and nice professor who clearly knows his subject and cares about student understanding. He teaches well, assigns interesting readings, and offers flexibility with projects, though students must complete the substantial reading load to succeed.
FABIEN ACCOMINOTTI is recorded teaching in Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JESSICA CALARCO is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 20 | 0 |
| LEC 005 | Classroom Instruction | 98 / 100 | 1 |
| LEC 006 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 20 | 0 |
| DIS 355 | Online Only | 98 / 100 | 1 |
| DIS 321 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 322 | Classroom Instruction | 9 / 25 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 20 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 20 | 0 |
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Historical reviews for Fabien Accominotti describe a highly engaging course driven by discussion and interesting readings, with flexible project requirements and high student satisfaction.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.67 GPA, 93.1% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.44 GPA, 72.2% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).
Historical reviews of Fabien Accominotti: The workload involves a significant volume of reading that must be completed to participate in class discussions, plus additional time for learning R programming if inexperienced.
Historical reviews of Fabien Accominotti: Students find the professor knowledgeable and caring, noting the class is easy if interested, though the heavy reading load can become tedious for those lacking subject interest.
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Elementary Special Topics in Sociology
Recorded 2026-09-07All the Feels: Fans and Fandom
Recorded 2026-09-07Aliens and Conspiracies
Recorded 2026-09-07Children&Youth in Chging World
Recorded 2026-09-07Fam, Work & Pub Pol-Who Cares?
Recorded 2026-09-07AI and Society
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