Contemporary Sociological Theory
SOC 476 explores contemporary sociological theory, covering rational choice, game theory, and collective behavior models.
Summary
Historical reviews of Ivan Ermakoff: The course requires preparation for three exams and involves no homework assignments.
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Historical reviews of Ivan Ermakoff: Ivan Ermakoff is described as helpful, kind, and highly knowledgeable, with reviews noting he wants students to pass. However, his lectures are criticized for being long and lacking structure, and his strict no-technology policy and intimidating presence are cited as concerns.
IVAN ERMAKOFF is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2022, Fall 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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Historical reviews of Ivan Ermakoff: Ivan Ermakoff is a kind and engaging professor who wants students to succeed, though his strict no-technology policy and intimidating classroom environment may challenge some learners.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.43 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2022: 2.77 GPA, 27.3% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.50 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Ivan Ermakoff: The course requires preparation for three exams and involves no homework assignments.
Historical reviews of Ivan Ermakoff: Students appreciate his helpfulness during office hours, though some find the lectures unstructured or the classroom atmosphere intimidating.
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