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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1749013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:55.066068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTI0MjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1749013","instructor_name":"Michael Massoglia","course_label":"SOC421","course_id":"SOC 421","course_uid":"course_0a7848e1c015f0715c17d9fe","review_date":"2022-11-30 19:20:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mike is truly the most caring and generous professor I have ever had. You really get to know him throughout the course, and if you try, he would love to get to know you. Knows that you can be going through something and still be a good student. I urge you to take one of his class. Beyond all he's hilarious and brings donuts. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1749013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:55.066068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDU2Njk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1749013","instructor_name":"Michael Massoglia","course_label":"SOC421","course_id":"SOC 421","course_uid":"course_0a7848e1c015f0715c17d9fe","review_date":"2017-06-15 13:57:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"If there's anyone qualified in the SOC department to teach a semester class in 12 days over 3 weeks, it's Mike. He effortlessly engages his students in both the class and course material. The curriculum was incredibly packed but I wouldn't hesitate to take this again. His classes will be challenging but show up, put in the work and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1749013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:55.066068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjcxOTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1749013","instructor_name":"Michael Massoglia","course_label":"SOC421","course_id":"SOC 421","course_uid":"course_0a7848e1c015f0715c17d9fe","review_date":"2013-01-17 17:37:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good class, cares about the student experience and is fair.  All in all, among the better classes I have had. Tests weren't super easy, but I got an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1749013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:55.066068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTE2NDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1749013","instructor_name":"Michael Massoglia","course_label":"SOC421","course_id":"SOC 421","course_uid":"course_0a7848e1c015f0715c17d9fe","review_date":"2012-12-18 18:52:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is really entertaining, Mike makes lecture a lot of fun. He does brag himself up a lot, and does say there will be a generous curve but never posts one. Essay exams aren't too bad. Take notes on the readings, study those and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1749013","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:55.066068+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzI0Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1749013","instructor_name":"Michael Massoglia","course_label":"SOC421","course_id":"SOC 421","course_uid":"course_0a7848e1c015f0715c17d9fe","review_date":"2012-10-22 18:16:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy, really nice and friendly. Makes jokes related to the lecture to keep it interesting. Cares more about his students doing well than any other professor I've ever met. He's extremely helpful at office hours and wants to make sure you can perform the best you can. Fair tests, and liberal curves.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1749013","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]