[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzQyNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-05-18 17:03:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Erik is a super nice professor. He has the stereotypical \"old man\" presence in a cute way. The class itself is fairly interesting and the lectures highlight the important information from the book. All test answers come straight from the lecture slides! Beware the multiple choice graph/stat questions as those are most difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjQ3NTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-05-08 15:04:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love this professor. He is so knowledgeable about sociology and really opened my mind up. It is a super chill course and the material is something you want to learn. He is very respectful of other people's views and encourages debating/ challenging his views. If you have opportunity to take this class dont' hesitate it is awesome!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTI1Mjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2014-12-02 16:20:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself isn't too hard. Lectures posted online so you don't have to go to class. Majority essay questions on tests, with the addition of 5-10 multiple choice that are based on memorizing tons of exact statistics, for sure the hardest part. Lectures are dry. More like an economics class than a sociology class. Extreme politically bias!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjk1MzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-01-25 12:31:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are clear and he takes the time to explain everything well. However, he is extremely one-sided in his political viewpoints, and makes them a part of the class. Tests required students to describe very specific terms, and students would be lose points if they did not almost exactly write the definition from the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjQxMzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-01-10 13:31:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really into himself and what he does.  He is very passionate about Sociology and teaching.  He's a nice guy but extremely one sided, and he knows it.  The class was really hard for me and I took notes, read the book for the most part and payed attention in class.  For the tests you need to go into a lot of detail for full credit. No big curve","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTE3MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2012-11-29 22:19:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy Class, Study from online slides (test questions come directly from them). Don't bother buying book. If you hate Capitalism and love Marxism you will have the best time in the world.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4OTc5MjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2011-09-05 14:40:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wright was SO helpful!! Go to office hours whenever you can, he loves what he's doing and loves it when students are equally engaged. Go to lecture and do the readings. He offers films too and those are easy and give you LOTS of points. Easy class and you'll learn so much.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDE3NzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2011-04-15 17:21:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"if you're interested in soc at all, don't take this class. more like econ. so boring but easy. none of the TA's speak english well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDU4NjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2010-12-29 07:56:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are extremely boring, even though the materials are somewhat interesting. Mandatory documentaries and following film journals every week are definitely downers. Grading is very tough (You have to be very meticulous. FYI, I have a 3.5 GPA without counting this class and am barely passing this class). I don't recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDU3MzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2010-12-28 22:53:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"taking this class was the worst decision i could have made. the information including his entire book is biased. you are tested on the smallest details that you wouldn't think to study and the grading is ridiculous. i was actually interested in sociology but would rather stab my eyes out with a rusty spoon than listen to this guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDExODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2010-12-21 05:14:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"While I would agree that the course is not especially difficult, I would never recommend going to lecture and, overall, it's a bore. Studying for exams is memorization of biased theories and word for word definitions. NOT my idea of a fascinating sociology course. If you have a kinky thing for Geppetto, though, by all means enroll.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTk5ODU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2010-12-19 21:05:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"My "epitome" of a college professor.  A little quirky, clearly loves his job -- and does what I find to be a good job doing it too! Lecture and book are practically identical, and podcasts are provided too. Its very easy to do well in this class with just a little bit of effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODk4OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2010-12-09 21:04:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the most boring class. He wrote the book, which is mildly interesting, but his lectures are basically him saying everything that's in the book. And then in discussion they say everything that is in the book AGAIN. Don't go to lecture. Also, none of the TAs speak English.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzAxNzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-11-26 19:26:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"what a crazy cat. he can get a little boring at times, but he is a great guy and loves what he is doing. the readings arent very necessary. he podcasted almost all the lectures, so it's easy not to go all the time. but he's a funny guy, so go to a few for sure","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDU2Njk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-04-24 19:33:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring lectures..don't go. Don't bother reading the reader either.  He posts the notes and if you memorize them you WILL get an A. Easy Class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDE1OTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-04-16 00:40:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"When I took this class 3 years ago as a freshmen, he told us straight up that he would be teaching it as an Intermediate course which is bs. Also, had a mandatory 2 hour movie every week so it should have been 5 credits not 4. BAD BAD BAD.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzgzNjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-01-17 00:20:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Soc125 with Wright was easy. The readings were not a necessity. Either study or do the readings; doing both was overkill. Lectures tend to drag on a bit, but in general the class is interesting and relevant. I'd recommend it as a good way to fulfill a humanities credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzE5Mzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-01-04 01:14:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"don't even buy the course packet, i read every single word in it and spent so many hours reading it, but you don't need to know anything from the readings! and now with the podcasts you don't even need to attend. i hated my TA, but there was an easy TA one of my friends had which basically gave his students the test q's, so that helped a lot!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjcyNDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-12-22 21:47:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty boring lectures....nice guy....VERY comprehensive tests. If you study a little, easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTczODUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-12-11 20:48:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"wright is awesome, im very conservative so youd think id hate him, but you just gotta appreciate how liberal he is and love how funny he is. the class has great exams because if you study you get rewarded for it. TAs are very helpful and so are podcast lectures. take this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTExNzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-12-03 19:30:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"very easy... lectures not madatory after he started podcasts this in the fall of 2006... just listen to them once before the exam and you can get an A... very easy exams because all you got to know is the broad stuff (no details)... i never did readings and got an A because he says important reading stuff in lectures... easy A ever!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDk3OTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-30 17:52:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a very easy class. You really don't need to do the readings, just pay attention to the lectures and you get an easy A. He explains things very clearly, even though the material is sometimes boring or just common sense. He posts pod-casts of all the lectures online, and slides online so you can do fine without going to lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDg1ODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-29 03:04:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"even though some of the things he discussed were on no interest to me, i could tell that he really cared about what he taught. the subject matter and notes were very easy to extract their meaning from. i think that he overall a good guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDYyNjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-22 17:18:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"The two main things you need to know about Erik Wright and Soc. 125 are that unless he changes his mind next semester, the readings are useless...don't bother with them, in lecture he tends to make a solid point (on lecutre outline) and then ramble about tangents for a bit, if you get the main ideas feel free to space out. Test are easy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzUxNTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-02 20:09:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meh. He thinks he knows everything. Insanely liberal, but a good professor. Overall, he's pretty good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjY4Njgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-12-28 02:08:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"simply put: worst class i've ever taken. second worst teacher i've ever had. Elementary class that he says he teaches as if it were an Intermediate class. Also REQUIRED movie session which is bull****.. didn't point that out before class started.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODgxMTI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-04-22 14:23:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thought this would be an east intro soc. class.  I had Erik as my T.A.  Difficult grader on the paper, and boring discussion.  If you get a good T.A. you might luck out in this class.  B on first exam, B on paper, and must have failed the final to get a C in the class.  VERY VERY LIBERAL!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODY1NTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-04-08 13:39:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself is really easy.Lectures are long and really boring, he reads directly from what he has typed out.Readings are really unnecessary b/c he explains the main points in lecture.  If you currently like anything about American society beware b/c he will refute all of in favor of communism.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzQ3OTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-01-17 19:21:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard exams and uber boring lectures!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODI0MDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-01-08 21:02:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"take this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTQyMDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-01-04 14:33:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Enjoyed the class....must form your own opinions on subjects that are covered in class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjgxODI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-12-18 18:44:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely loves the material. Opinionated and Very liberal- makes it clear and encourages debate.  Boring lectures. Reads prepared lecture verbatum.  Heavy boring and overly academic reading load but describes most important issues in lecture. Worth Only if lucky w/ TA. Great topic tho often painful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjc4OTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-12-15 09:22:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very opininated and open to others comments and opinions,too. Tests were a little hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTc5MTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-12-13 01:15:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are more worthless than a poopy flavored lollipop.  I despised his class, I took American Society, not Micro-economics and Poli Sci.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODE1MDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-12-01 22:30:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"this guy is an easy teacher, there are two exams and one paper and you don't really have to go to lecture, just know what drives communism and be prepared to be completely indoctrinated with complete radical communist thought, if youre a conservative it's fun to argue. overall boring but easy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzY1MzU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-12-01 16:22:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"hes passionate and hard-working. Take the class if only for the exceptional documentaries he shows","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:26.608786+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTU4Njg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:454276","instructor_name":"Erik Wright","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-11-04 21:36:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"1 required out-of-class movie screened per week.Lecture can be boring-many civics-related topics(democracy, taxes, capitalism, elections, etc).Some think he's biased. Steer clear if you're an easily enraged conservative.Lots of reading. Grade= midterm, final, 1 paper. He's brilliant though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/454276","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzQ1MDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2025-10-22 20:17:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I do not know why there are so many 5 star ratings. The worst Prof I've ever had in my entire life. Anytime I can forget about him and his class is such a blessing. His lectures were so long and drawn-out, if he didn't digress class would be 50min. Complete waste of time, the only thing I learned was to stay as far away from his classes as I can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzYyNjgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2025-03-12 17:38:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is definitely difficult, but everyone should take a class with Joel Rogers. He has great experience in politics and sociology and that translates into the classroom well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzEwNTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2025-02-26 14:51:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Rogers is hands down one of the most brilliant professors at UW. His lectures are packed with insight, challenging you to think critically about American society in ways you never have before. As long as you do the readings and go to lecture, you will succeed in this class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzAxNTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2025-02-24 14:19:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have the chance to take a class with Joel Rogers, do it, this man is incredibly insightful and intelligent. He doesn't just teach sociology; he rewires your entire understanding of American society with a level of depth and clarity that makes you question everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODg1NzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2024-11-03 05:51:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Rogers can be tough, but with the right prep you can succeed. Read the textbook, participate in discussions, and use tools like Unstuck study to study for the exams. It's a challenge, but manageable if you put in the work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjIyNzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2023-12-12 03:49:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes on long tangents during lectures and is not easy to understand, and it is really hard to understand what you need to take away from each one. You are graded based off how well you do on the tests and there are really no ways of checking in on your understanding so you just get thrown in the deep end. It doesn't seem like he wants to be there. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjE3NTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2023-12-11 23:25:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Managed to get an A, but the grade distributions speak for themselves.  Joel is kinda pretentious and clearly would rather be teaching his upper level classes than lowly freshmen.  He also said some things that were somewhat offensive and also somewhat funny but those moments were few and far between in the endless 2.5 hour lectures.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTU3NTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2023-12-07 17:44:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures aren't mandatory, but the discussions were.  I believe he really does care about his students but he's very boring and the 2.5 hour long lecs don't help. He has a book which you should really read because half the time you won't be paying attention in class. Most of your grade comes from the 2 tests and the final. Also, go to discussion!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzI5NDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2023-01-13 06:22:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"read the book throughly, go to discussion and participate, study hard for tests and you'll make it through, but honestly just take a different intro soc class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzE5NDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2023-01-11 17:37:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Rogers is not for the light of heart. You are graded simply on three exams. He is very direct and opinionated. His lectures are long and cover lots of content. You can skip lectures just make sure you read the book instead. He is slightly pretentious but it's kinda funny. Don't expect much in this class. Take easier soc class if first year. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mjg5MTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2023-01-05 20:09:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Beware of taking this class in general. There are so many other options for easier sociology courses. Professor Rogers did not create a welcoming learning environment and many people stopped attending his lectures because of this. Your class grade is composed of three exams and discussion participation. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjAxNzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2022-12-20 15:48:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"do not take this class if you like yourself even a little bit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTMxODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2022-12-12 17:49:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you know what to expect, this is easy credit. Otherwise LEAVE IT ALONE. Would be shocked if anyone can survive his lectures. Please skip em, and memorize the slides and every term on review sheets (Quizlet can help) the day before every exam instead. Book is well-written. Prof is very knowledgeable but obviously has no idea how to teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzAyMzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2022-05-10 22:01:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thought I would love this class, but his lectures are awful and useless. The textbook was rather interesting and you can get an A with just reading and going to section. However, if you haven't taken an econ course, the first section is difficult -- I think midterm1 average was a 60%. Only graded by 3 exams and participation.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODA5NjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2022-01-29 02:58:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Rogers is on the drier side. That said, the class material itself is interesting and not difficult at all. If you do the weekly readings and look through lecture slides you'll be fine. Lecture slides are always posted on canvas and he provides a list of terms to know before midterms.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzg4ODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2022-01-24 06:30:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was honestly really excited for this class, but it ended up being the worst class I took that semester. The lectures were long, boring, and lectures felt pointless. I'd say as long as you read the textbook, you're okay, but I don't recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYxNTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-12-27 16:55:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He seems to be quite busy with his more difficult classes. He teaches law students and often doesn't seem available for students in his introductory classes. He doesn't respond to emails. His lectures are extremely long and they are difficult to pay attention in. Only take this class if you're interested in the subject. I didn't enjoy the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ2OTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-12-24 03:34:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE HIS SOC 125 SECTION!! Graded on Two Midterms plus a Final that will make you second guess your existence. Questions were often vague or did not align with fact. He has a very cynical outlook on student success and is very condescending towards students and TAs. If you dont enjoy watching your GPA set faster than the sun, steer clear!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTA3NTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-12-14 01:06:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class sucks. Do not take it. The professor spends the full 2.5 hours rambling about things. He will destroy your hope in the world in every class, even though he claims that he cares about his students. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTA2NTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-12-14 00:17:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"i am in this class literally right now and am hating my decision to take this. do not take!!!!!!!!!! rambles, is so confusing, and you can read the book and pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzMzMTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-12-01 16:06:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are just ramblings that dont pertain to the book (that he wrote). About 1/3 of the class shows up every week and he gives no grades beyond 2 midterms and a final. He yells at kids every class for coming late and takes about 10 minutes on his podium to talk about distractions during lecture. Doesnt care about his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQzNjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-11-15 23:08:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Rogers is the worst lecturer I have experienced at this university. He is condescending towards his students and is uninspiring and bland. Skip the lecture, read the book, google some quizlets, and you will be just fine, but in all reality, you are better off taking a different class. Avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQyNTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-11-15 20:38:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"You most likely won't retain much information in this class. He reads off of the slide show every class period for 2.5 hours. And the midterms have hardly anything to do with what you learned in class. All of the questions were very subjective and hard to understand. The description of the class is completely false.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQxODgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-11-15 19:23:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"I only went to the first lecture because he simply rambles for the entirety of the 2.5 hours. Your entire grade is based on 3 exams, which is why I found it difficult to succeed in his class not being a great test taker. I took this class for the sociology aspect of it, but NOTHING about it even pertains to sociology; it's all poli sci and econ.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQxODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-11-15 19:21:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Rogers takes any chance to insult and single out his students. He is rude and his bias in teaching is very clear. Skip the lectures and just read the book. You will be assigned about 100 pages of reading each week. He doesn't even show up to exams to proctor. Exam questions are worded weird and things will show up that you haven't learned.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjA3Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-11-08 21:17:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Rogers is honestly the worst professor i have come across here so far. His lectures are long and all over the place, only uses the midterms and final to grade. choppy teaching. The TAs are wonderful however.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTU3OTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-10-26 21:06:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do. Not. Take. This. Class. I took this class b/c it's one of the recommended classes that could help me get into med school in the future, but it's NOT worth it. You have no idea what you're supposed to remember b/c there are just SO MANY stats in his book! TAKE OTHER SOCIAL SCIENCES! It's all numbers/stats and not sociology like you think it is!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTUzNjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-10-25 20:55:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very econ-based. You most likely won't actually enjoy the class unless you like capitalism, democracy, and more. He speaks the real facts-- statistics, etc.-- but it's hard to stay interested in the readings because you're always looking at graphs. LOOK AT THE SYLLABUS & ALWAYS stay on track w the readings. Hard to catch up once you fall behind","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDYwMzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2021-03-22 15:52:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"With over 50 years public and private sector management & consulting Soc 125 was an eye-opener. Joel Rogers masterfully organized/delivered material across 3 domains - Capitalism, Inequality, Democracy. He empirically contrasted the American promise with the reality. Should be require course so grads understand the world they will be entering","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTU4MzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2020-12-20 20:19:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class during a covid semester and it was terrible. The work load was way too much. We were expected to read and take notes on 30-60 pages, a 40-80 slide PowerPoint, and watch pre-recorded lectures from 2015. Also, your grade is made up of two mid terms, your section grade, and final. Dont take this class its not worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTg0MTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2020-03-21 18:49:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Rogers' lectures were incredibly stale and not useful at all. All you need to do is read the book to get a good grasp of the material, which was mildly interesting. Exam questions were poorly worded sometimes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODU2OTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2020-01-22 03:02:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very mixed feelings about this class. Rogers can be funny at times but the lecture is boring and way too long. He also tends to make rude comments towards students. All the lectures are just him repeating what was in the textbook, so as long as you read the textbook and do the study guides you don't need to show up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTc5NTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2019-12-09 20:43:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Roger's course was very informational, however mostly just his opinion with very little information on counterarguments. A larger issue that I had with him is the seeming lack of respect Professor Rogers shows his students, calling them out frequently in class in an embarrassing, unprofessional, and demeaning manner. I would NOT recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjgxMDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2019-10-12 21:07:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The topic is interesting, but the lecture is monotone and 2.5 hours. Rogers wrote the book. It's frustrating bc he alludes to some terms in the text, but he doesn't explicitly name all terms, so you'll have to piece some of it together yourself. The TAs + an econ background will be your saving grace. READ THE BOOK BEFORE CLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjQ4NzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2019-01-12 18:20:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"2 most important things to know when taking this class 1. lectures aren't necessary, but look back at slides 2. STUDY GRAPHS in the textbook when studying for exams. Rogers likes to be specific on tests. TAs are amazing- GO TO DISCUSSION! Class itself isn't that hard if you read, econ knowledge helps but you can succeed without any","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTczNDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2018-12-29 18:06:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you read the book (takes probably an hour each week), this class is not at all difficult. Lecture is not needed. It involves extremely basic econ/politics, and most of the people complaining about this are freshman unprepared for college. Presents a leftist viewpoint and ways to strengthen our democracy and in turn our society. Interesting class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDcyNTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2018-12-18 01:01:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"do NOT take this class. It's barely a sociology class, its all Econ and gov. If you've never taken an econ class- like me- you will be confused the whole time. The 2.5 hour lectures are him ranting and slides that are word-for-word from the book. you also wont know what grade you have in the class till the end b/c he dosnt post a grading scale","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzg4MDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2018-11-27 01:08:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is my least favorite class this semester. Prof. Rogers is exceedingly liberal and doesn't address the conservative viewpoint at all. He's incredibly rude, going so far as calling people out in the middle of his dry 2.5 hour lectures like we're elementary school children instead of functional adults.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjgyNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2018-11-08 00:09:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Book is great, but Rogers is absolutely awful. His lectures are long, stale, and the they really aren't beneficial for the exams. He doesn't really prepare you for the exams either, which blows. I highly recommend that you only take this class if there really isn't anything else for you to take. The material is enjoyable, but it's not worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTY4OTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2018-10-14 22:43:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not even one test into this class and i feel strongly enough to write a review. Nothing to prepare for your tests. Had no idea it was an econ type class. His lectures are pointless and he rambles. Lectures notes are online but also make no sense. AVOID","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDEzMzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2018-01-08 16:34:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were pointless to be at. He just rambled the entire time. The list of review words given was very long and never mentioned in lecture most of the time. His first two exams were fair and pretty easy if you studied the review list, but the final was unfair and extremely difficult. I would never take a class with him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Mzc0ODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2018-01-02 18:48:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"STAY AWAY! Rogers has no respect for anyone who disagrees with him and makes it borderline hostile for anyone with differing views to attend class. The lectures are absolutely pointless and you can definitely get by without going to them as long as you do the readings. If you're a slower test taker, avoid because tests are one question per minute.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzMyNDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-12-25 01:46:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Agreeing with other reviews on here- do NOT take SOC 125! I took it thinking it would help boost my grade. In the end, despite going to all the lectures, discussions, and reading the textbook, it was my most difficult class. Lectures are incredibly hard to follow, there is little guidance. Basically it sucked. Save yourself- don't take it!!!!!!!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjE1MDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-12-15 03:43:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wow I really wish someone would have told me sooner that this was probably just gonna be a class to hurt my grade. Grade is HEAVILY dependent on just 3 exams.... there is no study guide no practice exams that help you prepare. Exams are just memorizing random stats and graphs in the book AND THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS? lol very pointless take s/t else","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTM5MDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-12-11 20:22:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He wrote the book, which we had to read before lecture, which he then lectured on. After you sat through a TWO AND A HALF HOUR lecture which was 90% his ramblings about various topics ( that are all common sense) you go and talk about it in discussion. The biggest waste of time. All lecture slides are online so you can just do discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTM4ODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-12-11 20:12:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have taken any economics class and have a basic understanding of the argument of the left, this class is not that bad. Rogers is brilliant, his lectures are mostly him ranting but if you look past the terrible slides and actually read his book, you will learn a lot. Not to mention my TA, Griffin, is the best TA I've ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDQwODUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-12-04 22:02:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Likes to go on and on, hard to focus in lecture especially for two and a half hours on a Monday night. Started the class off going to lecture, after the first midterm stopped going and then got a better grade on the second midterm when I wasn't going to lecture. I align with his ideas but he rambles too much and is too hard to follow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTcyNzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-11-27 22:10:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"RUN. RUN FAR AND RUN FAST. 350 characters is no where near enough to describe the misery associated with this class. I can think of about a million other things you can be doing with 2.5 hours every Monday night. DONT.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODk3OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-11-14 19:56:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"While I'm not a big fan of Professor Rogers, his TAs make all the difference! 40% of your grade is based on your participation in discussion, so speak up and participate. Tests aren't awful but wording can be weird, definitely study with other people (especially with the few who actually attend lecture). READ THE BOOK AND STUDY GRAPHS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzI4MjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-10-09 21:14:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are more like indoctrination sessions than actual sociology. If you aren't far left of center, you're to blame for the US's woes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTU5MDE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-07-26 15:28:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"There are only 3 exams, some questions worded poorly but overall pretty easy. Section attendance is a must.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODM0MzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-02-16 13:51:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly I felt like I was being indoctrinated throughout the whole class. Rogers likes to ignore facts from the right to justify what he says. He also tells you who to vote for and is extremely opinionated. Class is easy enough if you just show up to lecture most of the time and listen, read the book, and do the section activities. TestsThe book","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODI4NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-02-14 15:31:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class because I thought it would be interesting. I did learn a lot, but I felt like his 2.5 hour lectures dragged on. A lot of the exam questions were also random information from the book I would need a photographic memory for. As a few people mentioned before, his attitude towards the TA's also off-put me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODA3Njkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-02-06 14:25:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was a 3.5 hour lecture on monday nights for me. He basically just rambles on about the book he wrote. He is also very one sided on opinions. Very smart man, but some questions on all multiple choice tests are unfair. He is just a bore.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzc0NTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-01-25 13:57:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"The man in a genius. Sometimes he goes on long rants and his interactions can be odd sometimes, but he really knows what he is talking about. Long lectures but if you're paying attention he gives you the answers to test questions in the things he says. He is an unbelievable man and I learned a ton.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzMzMDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2017-01-15 04:05:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Insanely difficult class. 3.5 hour lecture where Rogers reads from the text (which he wrote) and inserts his opinions (which aren't in the tests at all). Multiple-choice tests that are very difficult and you have to nit-pick through the book for them. Lots of memorization. Rogers and his TAs are rarely available. Would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTkwNjk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-12-21 10:36:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Rogers has one lecture a week and they're extremely long, dry and hard to sit through. Tests are multiple choice and based mainly on his list of terms from his book. Not my favorite class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTAwMTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-12-14 21:13:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was pretty excited to take this class as someone interested in sociology/politics, and while I found the content itself interesting, the 2.5 hour lectures were ROUGH and essentially felt pointless (since the tests are based on the book he wrote), and often times his attitude was off-putting. Learned a good amount but didn't enjoy the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDY0MDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-12-13 10:48:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Professor Roger's Soc 125 course to fulfill a liberal studies requirement and almost immediately regretted it. His two and a half hour lectures were bad enough without him forcing his political ideals on everyone, passing his opinions as facts. He is condescending despite his class being taught at a seventh grade level. Would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mzg5NDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-12-08 13:27:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I, too thought that this was going to be my favorite class. Quickly, I started to resent the 2.5 hour lectures, Joel's constant pointing fingers at students, and how rude he is to his TA's. He is definitely a smart guy with lots of good ideas, but I found his lectures to be WAY too long, and his attitude is very concerning.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzE2Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-12-02 20:21:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The first day of class I thought I was in for a treat. I had come from a conservative area and was fairly left sided, so hearing a professor gush about social problems made me happy. However it quickly became \"Joel Hour\" where he would go off rambling about the things he thought. He treated the TAs poorly too, which really rubbed me the wrong way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mjc2ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-11-29 17:31:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"All he does is ramble for the 2.5 hour long lecture and discuss how awful Republicans are. His exams are fairly easy, especially if you know the vocab, which you can find on Quizlet. Make sure you know the graph trends he presents in each chapter. Also, you have to memorize the entire Gettysberg Addresss so have fun with that. His class sucks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTk2NjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-11-15 22:59:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very impressive dude. Get ready to have your world view changed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODA0Mjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-07-13 23:47:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"The only assignments were discussion participation and exams. The exams are all multiple choice and are based heavily off the book, which he authored. I just read the book and showed up to class and listened; I didn't take notes once.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTY0MTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-01-19 16:32:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"My biggest advice for this class would be to READ THE BOOK. He wrote it and he makes the tests so if you have a good understanding of the book, you should be fine for the midterms and final. Going to lectures is a bonus, but they're so long I barely got anything out of them. Didn't read the book before the 1st midterm so I had to play catch up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTM0MDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2016-01-13 13:48:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a nice guy, but the lectures are painfully long- 2.5 hours to be exact. He rambles on and on, and is VERY opinionated on the subjects he talks about. I'm a moderate on the political spectrum, and his liberal viewpoints sometimes were sometimes annoying to me. It's still and interesting class and took me (comparatively) work to get the A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzA3MDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2015-12-15 15:57:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really regret taking this class :( His exams are insane. He sends out a 3-4 page term sheet for the final and says \"if you know all these, it's practically impossible to 'fail'\"   FAIL?  then on the actual exam, only like 1/5 of the terms are on it.. rest is random info from the book.  PLEASE DONT TAKE HIS CLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjkwMjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2015-12-14 18:37:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely terrible professor. Does not respect anybody. Don't bother going to lecture because if you walk in 10 seconds late or get up to use the bathroom at any point during his 2 and a half hour lecture he will make a scene in front of the entire 300 person lecture. Professor Rogers rants for the entire lecture and says nearly nothing relevant ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjE0MzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2015-12-09 19:08:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rogers is arrogant and rude. I was excited for the course, only to be let down. I stopped going to lectures because his ramblings were so left orientated and condescending to opposite views, and he spends most of the 2.5 hours muttering instead of teaching, so tests are a little tricky even if you read. Clearly doesn't want to be there. Avoid!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDk5NTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2015-11-29 19:09:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would not recommend this class to anyone who doesn't know anything about Economics or Government. Those topics are very heavily discussed and is the main concept of this course.  His lectures are very long and confusing, and tests are hard and not curved. Even reading the book doesn't help a lot and you are expected to know A LOT for tests. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDU4ODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2015-11-20 00:52:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"class sounds like an interesting until you get to lecture and find yourself staring at the wall for 2.5 hours. prof rogers rambles on the whole time and there's no point in going to his lectures because he doesn't want to be there either. class itself can be easy if you read the dry text an the lecture slides. I do not recommend taking this class ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjM2NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2014-10-07 19:45:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"You dont get any homework except to read the book. 2 and 12 hour lectures are long but theyre only once a week. Class is very interesting but professor Rogers is VERY liberal.  He is very opinionated and he definitely inserts his liberal opinion into the lectures and the book that he wrote. I enjoyed the class a lot even though he is so   liberal.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzc2Mzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2014-01-21 10:36:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Understandably arrogant because he's studied at the top schools but painfully so. Usually just rambled about the corruptness of our society in a class that I had no idea was going to be all about political science. I hated this class and I do NOT recommend the professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzE5MjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2014-01-08 14:30:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very brilliant professor who was very interesting to listen to. I read the book, went to lecture, listened without taking notes, reviewed the lecture slides and book and the class was easy. I recommend taking his class because he is highly knowledge about, the class is easy, and the class teaches information everyone should know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjY3MDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-12-28 15:45:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joel Rogers kind of just rambles for his whole lecture. He likes to show a lot of graphs and spew out of a lot of statistics that aren't even on the exams. The TAs were helpful, but Professor Rodgers was not. He also inserted his opinion into A LOT of his lectures. The material is simple enough, but what you learn is not well reflected in exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzg5NTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-11-26 00:42:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very intelligent man and does back up what he has to say but often goes out of his way to prove is political agenda. T.A. gives you what you need to know as does the textbook. Rogers can be rude in class and often clearly doesn't want to be there. Interesting class but will test you're patience and bore you. Tests can be confusing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzQxMTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-11-18 21:02:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Enjoyable Subject. Good Teacher. Interesting Opinion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjk3MjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-01-26 04:33:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself was interesting and professor Rogers is very funny. It all comes down to the TA's. They made the tests extremely confusing and didn't test your knowledge of the subjects fairly. Avoid the 2.5 hour lectures too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjk0OTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-01-25 09:17:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely long lectures. Just read the book thoroughly and you should be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjkzODg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2013-01-24 21:58:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"All of the tests are multiple choice. No homework, and just read the textbook and you will be fine. The 2.5 hour lectures are long, but the slides are also online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODEyMDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2012-11-10 22:57:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor'e lecture did not help me, not at all and the TA's discussion class also are useless, I don't know why I chose this class, it make me hates Sociology","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzI2Mzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2012-10-23 00:38:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very intelligent professor,knowledgable and humurous,! But he throws too much information within a 2 and a half hour lecture; which is kinda hard for me to process. Despite of that, his class is brilliant!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5Nzc5OTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2012-01-28 14:37:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brilliant, obviously knew his stuff, definitely biased but backed it up and up-front about it. Could be abrasive and a bit grumpy at times, though.  Unfortunately, much more of your grade and learning experience depended on your TA. Talk to him about his personal political experience.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzE3MTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2012-01-12 13:53:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lets just say Rogers should stick to law instead of teaching.  Brilliant, yes, but the structure of his 2 1/2 hour lectures are deathly.  Even though the subject matter is very interesting, you will have a hard time getting much out of this class when the lectures are that long on a Monday night.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjkwNDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2012-01-08 18:54:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"2.5 hr lectures are a living hell. Got an AB only attending half the lectures, did all the readings and studied the book. Term lists are incredibly vague, ask questions early. Extremely leftist, backs most information up but leaves out big chunks of reasoning. Overall, great class that changed how I see the US.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjgxNTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2012-01-06 16:08:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures tend to get a bit lengthy, and a good grade can still be achieved without lecture attendance. all tests are multiple choice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTQzMzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2011-12-16 17:37:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher. The only problem was the lectures could get pretty long but considering it was a 4 credit class, meeting once a week for 2 and half hours didn't seem too crazy. The tests were pretty easy if you actually read the book and studied a little bit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzY0NDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2011-12-02 17:03:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"brilliant teacher. The tests are all multiple choice and pretty difficult. I would definitely take this class just for the material and the way Roger teaches it.  Eye opening class in my opinion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzM3NTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2011-11-30 02:37:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very educated man who's actually quite well known. The lectures are extremely pointless - if you read the book and go to discussion you'll easily pass. His attempts at humor are very dry and make the 2 and a half hour lecture a living hell. *Bring something - anything - to do if you decide to attend lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTcxODA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2011-05-10 19:35:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Quick suggestions: going to lecture is pointless. Read the book, go to discussion and you'll get at least a B. Professor is extremely leftist -- manipulates stats to make himself sound better. But if you're an elitist who thinks Europe has all the answers, you'll love his lectures!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDc2MjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2011-04-27 11:08:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to see what is happening behind the scenes in America, take this course.  Rogers is like a modern hipper version of Noam Chomsky, he knows his stuff and is not afraid to tell you about it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjcyNjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2010-05-26 20:11:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredibly smart just google him... Really funny! This class is amazing and I feel its a must to take! He makes you very knowledgeable and supports his teachings with unbiased, clear research. If you appreciate learning beyond the textbook then take this class. Even if you aren't open-minded give it a shot...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDEyMDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2010-04-17 16:33:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's obviously knowledgeable, but he loves to hear himself talk, so getting through a 2.5 hr lecture can be unbearable. The tests were surprisingly difficult. I was excited about the class coming in and unfortunately was pretty disappointed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjM4NjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2009-12-25 01:28:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hilarious professor, teaches some very complex material, but he tends to ramble a little, which might be the cause for the 2 1/2 hour lecture, which is a LONG time on a Monday night. Very knowledgable in his subject, tends to have quite a liberal slant, but he backs it up with facts so its hard to dismiss. Learned a lot!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzQ3Mzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2009-05-01 17:22:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVED this class. This class caused me to change my major from polisci to sociology. Definitely has a very leftist slant, but he uses facts to back up his claims. Lectures are horribly long, but I didn't mind them that much because I loved the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjgwNjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2009-04-21 02:00:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's hilarious and very knowledgable, but 2 and a half hour lectures are SOOO boring and he talks way too long about everything and isn't very clear. I didn't do any of the readings, just memorized the terms he told us to know for every exam, and I got an AB. He's very liberal and the class is basically just his opinion - I'd avoid taking this.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDI1ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2009-01-29 11:41:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"The Professor is one of the most brilliant people I have ever listened to.  He does not, however care at all about the class and as a result, the course is not well organized.  Advice for people taking the class: skip all of the massive reading assignments as TAs spoon feed it to you anyway...attend lecture...easy A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDAwMjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2009-01-21 19:19:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is a very witty, intelligent, and accomplished man.  He does not, however, care about the class or the university in general.  He always had better things to do.  He once asked what Sellery Hall was.  Despite all this, he was very interesting to listen to.  He managed to make a 2.5 hour class go by quickly.  Just do your readings!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzQyNDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2009-01-08 18:24:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly? He's obviously very intelligent, accomplished, and interesting to listen to, but if you can't handle the leftist slant, don't take it. And its very clear he doesn't really care about the class, and has better things he'd rather be doing, but it was still fun to listen to. All in all, VERY easy, easy A if thats what you're looking for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjkxMTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2008-12-29 12:36:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was really excited for this class, but it sucked.  Lectures were long and boring, discussions were worthless, and the readings sucked.  Tests are 80% of grade(final is 40%) and they are HARD!  Hard to get an A or AB.  Tried pretty hard and got a B.  Don't take the class; he is smart but the class is not well set up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTMwNzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2008-12-08 15:15:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Its such a lonnnng lecture that you kind of lose interest. Interesting at times but otherwise its pretty dull. The discussion sections really help. Overall I would only take this if you love politics and are really liberal...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDgxNjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2008-12-01 20:10:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is 2 1/2 hours and it feels like a lifetime..He rambles on and on and it just isn't interesting..a lot of reading each week that could easily be condensed. wouldn't recomment it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDM2MzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2008-11-20 17:07:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not as bad as some of the other comments claim. Sure, lecture being 2 and 1/2 hours gets long but you DO get a 10-15 minute break. Make sure to pay some attention to the readings. A few of the test questions tend to be based off of them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODYxMjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2008-10-10 09:23:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy clearly was too scared to get a real job...so he sits back in his professor chair and claims he knows how the world works when he hasn't even DONE anything.  If you are liberal and enjoy people saying what you want to hear though... you still probably shouldn't take his class because he is most likely left of you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MTA3Mjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2008-02-20 12:25:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is easy enough, but its basically just learning about his particular beliefs. Average grade is like a B and that can be achieved with little attention to the readings. Lectures are 2.5 hours long, though, and seem to drag on forever. Its a boring but easy class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTMxNjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2008-01-02 02:07:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was not at all what I expected. Rogers is extremely intelligent, but the class is basically economics and his political views with SOME sociology in between it all. It's broken up into three main ideas that, in my opinion, should make up three different classes (there's too much information). Long readings about how the US should be changed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTIzMzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-12-30 00:55:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests off of lectures and he E-Mails you the slides. Lectures are incredibly boring, but he seems like a pretty cool guy (I wouldn't know--he's not very accessible).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTE2MjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-12-27 22:48:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"class is pretty one-sided - very socialist and liberal. this guy is hilarious and obviously very intelligent. prob doesn't put a lot of effort into such a low level class, but if ur interested at all in political soc, this class is perfect for u! 2.5 hour lecture is hard to manage, but def worth every minute. u'll def learn something useful!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODc3NjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-12-19 19:28:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a ridiculously smart,funny, interesting man. He's the only reason I still go. But the class itself is dull. It's a lot of information and readings, which could be interesting if you really enjoyed economics. Also, he writes most of the readings and chooses the others, so the class is basically his opinion. and the tests are ambiguous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzY1NTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-12-06 21:01:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is THE WORST class I have ever taken. It was completely different than what I thought it would be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzQyNjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-12-03 23:33:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is amazing!  He is a fountain of knowledge.  I really, really enjoyed this class.  It's certainly not for everyone, you have to be engaged in lecture and really listen to get lots out of the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzIzMjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-11-29 19:50:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have heard that he is very recognized nationally for his work in sociology, but I honestly do not think he is a very good teacher. He mutters a lot, he talks fast so its hard to grasp concepts, and he spends so much time repeating himself. If it weren't for my TA I do not think I would be getting the grades I am getting in the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzE3MDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-11-28 22:57:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is awesome!!  My favorite professor by far, I had a horrible TA, but he is still a great teacher, would have dropped otherwose.  Tells jokes and pretty chill in general.  Im guessing if you are super conservative you wont like this class.  Definitely take if you are looking at sociology as a major","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjQ1ODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-11-13 18:33:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"very disappointed by the multiple choice exam: you need to learn everything by heart which is for me the opposite of reflexion and true knowledge. On the other hand, the readings are absolutely great. mixed feelings then.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNTg1NzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-11-01 16:49:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting class, if you don't mind a heavily liberal slant to things, but Rogers is a poor lecturer. The 2.5hr lectures get really dull, esp. when he recaps the last one, rambles chronically, etc. He could fit all the material into one power lecture if he didn't waste so much time. The tests are pretty easy, though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTkwNTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-05-20 02:55:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved this class.  Went by super-fast.  Some people were bored or thought he was biased but if they had no interest in the subject matter they shouldn't have taken the class anyway.  And I don't think he was excessively biased.  Rogers is a genius and I loved listening to him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODAyNDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-01-21 12:53:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I went into the class thinking it would be something it definitely was not.  Some of the topics covered were interesting but I still did not enjoy this class. My TA was HORRIBLE, which probably does not help my opinion on this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjgwMTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-12-25 03:23:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting class.  He knows a lot about many topics, as you will see through the many tangents that he goes off on in lecture.  Lecture are hard to sit through (2.5 hours), but he does have a good sense of humor.  If you take this class, try to get Peter as your TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDgwMzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-28 13:35:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joel is hilarious.  His sarcasm mixed with his intelligence keeps you on your toes.  Although lecture draggggg on, it is interesting material if you like American Contemporary Society.  He is also an absolute genius.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDc4NTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-28 02:15:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is by far one of the worst i have taken. Rogers spends the entire 2.5 hours telling people how to think, everything he says in class are what he thinks and says are facts. This is the perfect class if you can sit through 2 hrs of bull. Don't take anything he say as truth. But you can get an A if you get a good TA (peter)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDc2NDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-27 20:23:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting class to take...Joel is a very very intelligent man...I learned a lot about the country, and its flagrant inconsistencies, and to appreciate/realize how screwed up our society is. However, he tends to ramble aimlessly for a good chunk of the lecture, and the readings are cumbersome, and don't help me too often....funny man, nice artwork","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDcwNzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-26 16:38:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very intersting class, relatively easy multiple choice tests, really intelligent prof.  Sometimes Joel rambles in his lectures and glazes over important stuff.  You don't need to do all the readings but you need to be familiar with main points and some vocab from reading; usually on the test you can guess the right answer for reading Q's.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDA5ODM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-14 00:00:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's extremely intelligent, but I was usually bored in lecture, cause he almost seemed bored by what he was saying. It's actually interesing topics, but he drones on sometimes. Readings are good though, and you can kinda get away without attending lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzg4MjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-11-09 17:07:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am seriously in love this this man, to the extent that I want him to become president. Easily the most inspiring and eye-opening class I have ever taken. He is engaging, extremely intelligent, and funny. Not to mention the lecture content is applicable to everyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTcxNjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-06-03 18:53:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor- I learned a lot in the class.  It was surprised by how quickly the lectures went by considering their length.  Sometimes they got boring when he rambled, but very interesting as a whole.  As for exams, study the notes and know the main points of the movies, obviously know the terms on the study guide.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODY2ODQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-05-11 04:17:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although his manner is a little awkward and blunt at times, this man is a true genius and presents a lot of material, but it's very general and tends to coincide with intro poli sci courses and economics. I think a class like this should be required. The class gets to be a little long when he goes on frequent tangents but overall, great course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODM3Nzk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-05-07 04:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"To those who gave him a low rating for being "biased."  The definition of a professor is one who professes.  Profess: To affirm openly; To affirm belief in.   Yes, this man is progressive, but extremely intelligent to back it up.  I went into the course as a moderate, came out enlightened.  Low raters chose to remain ignorant, for the most part.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjkxMTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-04-11 11:32:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Takes the entire 2.5 hours to present material that should take about 20 minutes - gives drawn out examples of simple ideas and is generally very rude during class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjg3OTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-04-10 20:25:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Rogers is one of the worst teachers I have ever had. I cannot stand teachers who preach politics in the classroom.  If he can't handle being un-biased then please teach another class.  Or take the half million you got for being a 'genius' and retire.  I frequently left halfway thorugh because I got sick of listening to his bull.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjgwODY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-04-09 12:43:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Basically I am in love with this man. He could be one of the best professors at the University. The tests are not easy, because they cover a lot of material, but if you do the readings and go to class you will be fine.  The class seems to fly by even though it is in the middle of the night.  This class is definitely worth taking; Rogers is amazing!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjI4NTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-03-29 13:29:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"no one told me that there would be a mandatory movie at the end of every lecture, making the lecture a total of 4 hours every monday! too much reading, kinda confusing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDgxMTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-02-13 18:55:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yes, Prof. Rogers is intelligent and a good lecturer. He is, however, an AWFUL professor. EVERYTHING in the class is ridiculously biased (towards the left, that is); he presents his own opinions and political agenda as FACT. The word nonpartisan has never touched his ears.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTU5OTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-11-20 21:48:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing. Best professor I've ever had. I can't say enough good things about him. His intelligence radiates throughout the classroom. His lectures zoomed by because everyone was so mesmerized with his speaking.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTczNjQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2005-02-26 12:03:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rogers is very passionate and has a huge amount of knowledge.  His course challenges the status quo and makes you rethink many of the things you take for granted as an American citizen.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjAxMDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-08-02 13:32:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rogers extremely intelligent, but one awful teacher.  I rarely learned anything factual in his class, and when I did the data was usually from a biased source. Rogers has no business teaching when he uses his class as a platform for his political agenda.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MzY4NDM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2004-02-20 15:49:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is hugely recommended, not just because of his exteme intelligence, but because of his ability to make a 2 hour evening class go by in about 45 minutes.  A very admirable person outside of academics, because he acts on his social concerns.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTMxMTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2003-11-12 21:24:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"This prof is amazing!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMTAxODM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2003-10-22 10:52:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down the smartest teacher at UW.  Has written books, started his own political party, has 2 degrees in 3 years from yale, you can listen to him on and on because it's amazing someone can be this intelligent","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:03.505463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzgyMDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906448","instructor_name":"Peter Brinson","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2007-01-16 19:19:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a very helpful and effective T.A. with a real passion for the subject.  He gave very clear explanations and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906448","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:13.929888+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMDY0MDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:323155","instructor_name":"Shamus Khan","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-07-08 20:59:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best TA at UW. He also lectures, and I've heard he's great at that too. Worth looking for. I learned at ton and it wasn't a ton of hard meaningless work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/323155","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:13.929888+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODAzMjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:323155","instructor_name":"Shamus Khan","course_label":"SOC125","course_id":"SOC 125","course_uid":"course_0be5a695ca3454e263bbc0de","review_date":"2006-05-02 10:54:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"The prof blew but Shamus made it worth while. Funny, easy going, but not a total flake. I learned more in 50 minutes of section than I did in 2.5 hours of lecture with Rogers. I wouldn't recommend the class with Rogers, but I would recommend Shamus. Best TA I've had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/323155","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]