Fall 2026

Social Psychology: a Sociological Perspective

SOC 444 explores social psychology from a sociological perspective, examining individual behavior, attitudes, and interactions within small group contexts.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Chloe Hart4.0/5

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Assignments are described as manageable, and exams are considered fair with sufficient preparation resources provided.

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SOC 444

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Professors

Fall 2026

Chloe Hart

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Raw average: 4.35/5 from 20 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 3.7/5 raw quality · 2.7/5 difficulty · 3 reviews

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Chloe Hart is praised as a knowledgeable and caring lecturer who encourages discussion and provides ample study materials for fair exams. Reviewers highlight her professionalism and receptiveness to student input, noting that the class is engaging and manageable despite its length.

One reviewer reports that Hart is curt, passive-aggressive, and difficult to communicate with, creating a miserable class environment. This student criticizes her grading as overly harsh and inflexible, claiming her attitude overshadows the content and causes significant stress.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.67 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.27 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.47 GPA, 75.9% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical instructor Amanda Ward made lectures engaging and interesting, though the class average was low. Reviewers suggest that completing all readings and paying attention in lecture leads to success, with one student earning consistent As despite the difficulty.

CHLOE HART is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. 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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Fall 2026

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Student experience

the class

Reviewers praise Dr. Hart as a knowledgeable and caring lecturer who encourages discussion and provides ample study materials.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.67 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.27 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.47 GPA, 75.9% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Assignments are described as manageable, and exams are considered fair with sufficient preparation resources provided.

One reviewer reports a miserable experience, citing the professor's curt attitude, harsh grading, and lack of support.

Topics

  • Social interaction and individual motivation
  • Conformity, communication, and leadership
  • Personal relationships and small group behavior

Skills

  • Systematic study of individual behavior in social contexts
  • Analysis of social interaction, motivation, and group dynamics

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SOC 444 · Fall 2026

Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Recorded 2026-09-07

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