SOC 624 explores political sociology through theories of democracy, voting behavior, social movements, and regime breakdowns.
Reviewers report an intense reading load, sometimes exceeding 300 pages weekly, and long lectures. Exams constitute a large portion of the grade, though one student notes they are graded leniently.
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Ivan Ermakoff is praised for engaging, insightful lectures that clarify complex material. Reviewers value his humor and supportive style.
Some students report unclear instruction and an angry demeanor. They criticize excessive reading loads and difficult exams as major course drawbacks.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.28 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.33 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.29 GPA, 68.4% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).
IVAN ERMAKOFF is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 35 | 0 |
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Ivan Ermakoff is praised as insightful and engaging, with students finding the course rewarding. Conversely, one reviewer describes him as unclear and condescending, indicating conflicting experiences with his teaching style.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.28 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.33 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.29 GPA, 68.4% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).
Reviewers report an intense reading load, sometimes exceeding 300 pages weekly, and long lectures. Exams constitute a large portion of the grade, though one student notes they are graded leniently.
Some students value the stimulating environment and Ermakoff’s ability to clarify complex material. Others find office hours unhelpful and the workload overwhelming.
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Political Sociology
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