[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTU4OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-05-09 19:52:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Angela was a wonderful teacher. Unbiased, and very interesting in hearing student's opinions and facilitating in-class discussion. Her material is thought provoking, and lectures are very engaging with a mix of powerpoint, videos, and discussion questions. If she doesn't get you to think about the world around you...not sure who will!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTA2NjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-03-24 19:10:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a very good lecturer.  She's entertaining but the material she talks about in class lacks content.  Really encourages class participation which is good because you hear some really stupid comments from students.  She has someone else grade the tests so you need to talk to her if you're unhappy with the grade.  Good job at being unbiased.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzY5MjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-01-13 21:53:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Enthusiastic and energetic teacher.  Very interesting subject matter.  1 quiz/ 1- page-paper per week, but no exams.   Pretty easy grading scale with manageable work load.  The reading is all scanned online but was usually not necessary anyways. She is still a grad-student, but very good.  Overall good class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDc4NjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-04-29 00:48:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"The workload is manageable and she is enthusiastic and very helpful. Don't rely too heavily on sources in your papers or overuse quotes. She is more interested in your own opinion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTAxNTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-12-01 03:16:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a great teacher and keeps the class fun and interesting. The class is a TON of work for a three credit class though... 60-100 pages of reading per week, a typed reading reponse paper due each Friday, a quiz each Monday, and two other large papers due. A lot of work, but still easy. Shes great though!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjc2MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-04-07 20:58:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a great teacher, but she has changed her curriculum this semester.  We have to write three papers.  These weren't bad and her grader doesn't grade hard.  But she also requires 2 additional take home exams that are 5-8 pages...with 25 sources (from class material)...a little over board if you ask me. All in all, she's a good teacher!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjQxODc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-12-22 12:44:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Angela is awesome! She relates to all of her studetns and actually cares about you. If you have the opportunity, you should def go to her office hours! She's cool, fun and easy to talk to!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDE2NzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-11-30 17:06:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is my favorite class! Angela totally breaks the stereotype of an intimidating and condescending teacher. She is constantly keeping us entertained by cracking nonstop jokes and keeps the material interesting. Class is really easy, only three big papers and readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNzgxNTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-10-16 22:32:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very intelligent, and down to earth. She isn't your average professor, very energetic and funny. She keeps the lectures interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNzUzMzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-10-08 11:16:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"oh yeah, shes is yet another professor who ACTUALLY cares about her kids. she gets us and she tailors her lectures to us. shes amazing!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNTMwMDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-09-20 11:36:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTUzMTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-04-26 17:06:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher! Cares about sociology and her students. She tries to mix things up in lecture which is fun! No tests, just papers. I would take her again for another class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:11.216314+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjAyNDA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:580946","instructor_name":"Angela Barian","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-03-15 18:25:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher.  Very excited about what she's doing.  Only essays for tests and easy grader.  Lectures move quickly and lots of reading but she shows movies and stuff.  Very willing to help you if you need it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/580946","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:17.026209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDQ0MTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1426451","instructor_name":"Cabell Gathman","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-12-26 12:09:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cabell is really cool and nice. She's really approachable and available for students. The class is really interesting. Exams are only worth about half of your grade, so getting at least an AB should not be difficult. I really feel like I learned a lot in this class and I really enjoyed it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1426451","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:17.026209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTI0MDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1426451","instructor_name":"Cabell Gathman","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-12-12 22:12:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cabell is a horrible professor.  She is totally biased and expects you to memorize her personal opinions because she tests you on them.  No curve and you have to get a 95+ for an A.  Ethnic studies is a requirement and I hear this class normally isn't too bad but DO NOT TAKE WITH CABELL!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1426451","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:17.026209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTUxNjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1426451","instructor_name":"Cabell Gathman","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-04-05 20:39:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved this class! She was a wonderful professor. She brought new insight to the subject matter, incorporated relevant current events, and was very knowledgeable. I really liked the format, having pop quizzes on the lecture notes was a motivation to come to class, but a good way to give credit to those who work hard. No tests, a couple essays.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1426451","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:18.961599+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzY1MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2439608","instructor_name":"Christopher Holmes","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2019-12-27 20:31:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great professor! I learned so much from his class and discussion. I would recommend him 10/10. He was also very understanding when it came to exams. He always gave back points in some way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2439608","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:18.961599+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTM3MzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2439608","instructor_name":"Christopher Holmes","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-12-09 23:00:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chris is a very nice guy, but not the best professor material. Assigns at least two readings for every lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2439608","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:46.397760+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODQzOTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1664705","instructor_name":"Daniel Suarez","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-11-15 15:56:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very funny and helpful. Tells you exactly what to know for exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1664705","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:09.975039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTY0ODEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2869912","instructor_name":"Emily Burke","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-20 13:38:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very organized and intentional activities. Would definitely take again without hesitation. She is very sweet and actually cares about students!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2869912","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDM4NjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-05-09 13:06:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor and a great course! Gina's lectures were interesting. The course was very easy to get an A. There were quizzes once a week which were very easy if you attended lecture. There were a few short papers throughout the semester, no exams. The class was very focused on LEARNING rather than scoring high on exams which was so refreshing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTk1MzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-05-05 13:29:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Gina!!! She is so funny and really cares about her students. This class is not very hard but I know that she is graduating and probably won't be teaching it again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODEzMTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-04-21 17:53:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is the best.  She is the most hilarious and enthusiastic professor ever, yet she is also extremely knowledgable and really sets you up to succeed and learn if you want to.  It's really enjoyable going to lecture to hear whatever comes out of that mouth of hers...its a comedic grab bag.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjc0MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-06-26 20:57:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall good class and professor. Easy if you pay attention in lecture and have an understanding of the readings. Readings could be long and boring, but fine. I liked Jason, but sometimes lecture felt boring and unengaging. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDM1MjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-05-05 19:51:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason Nolen is the best. He is very respectful and I actually learned a lot! Very heavy readings though. Slides are great, but you should really go to class because he talks outside of the slides which is important. Discussion was fun- I loved my TA. Super easy class if you have a general idea what the readings are and go to class/read the slides. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDI2ODk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-05-05 02:41:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was very nice. I liked his class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEzNjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-05-04 01:49:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed his lectures and found his exams super easy! Even though most of your final grade comes from the exams, you will do just fine in this class as long as you attend lecture. Overall, great guy and fun class for ethnic studies, I'd recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjk0NDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-03-13 01:07:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself may appear easy, but be careful, it is very exam-focused. Despite his lectures being interesting and him clearly being passionate about the topic, the tests are 80% of your grade, and the lectures are very general, while the tests are very specific. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTIxMDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-01-20 00:35:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Nolen gives great lectures, is fun to talk to and gives great answers to questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTIwOTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-01-20 00:22:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Nolen makes lectures engaging with his teaching style and humor. Exams are almost 80% of your grade, but they are straightforward once you understand the way in which questions are asked. Make a quizlet of everything covered in lecture/readings and you will be solid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDc0MTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-01-11 03:09:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved Dr. Nolen and this class. Learned a lot of things more in depth than I had knowledge of. Class is graded based on 4 tests which are multiple choice. Tests are very easy and straightforward if you complete out of class readings. Typically 2-3 readings per week. Attendance is not mandatory but some exam questions are based on stuff said in lec.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDQ5NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-01-06 22:14:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"One test per unit (4 total) that make up a majority of your final grade. Lecture topics sometimes go way more in depth, or not enough in depth as to what questions will be asked on the tests. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDM2ODA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-01-05 03:02:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Learned a lot by taking this course and Prof. Nolen is passionate about sociology. However, the tests are weighted very heavily and there are daily readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYyMzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-20 22:02:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class should be an \"easy one\", however the grades are weighted incredibly test heavy and it is quite hard to get -1 or -2 on a 40 mcq test. The TA for my section also graded incredibly harshly. Overall, Professor Nolen was nice and pretty funny, the class is just ran a bit unfairly in my opinion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQ3MzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-19 16:46:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would recommend Jason to anyone interested in taking a sociology/ethnic studies class. His lectures never felt boring, and he was really able to express his passion for the subject. Your grade is very test heavy, but the class isn't too hard as long as you occasionally show up for lecture and do all the readings. Overall, good guy and good prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQ2OTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-19 16:14:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dude gives great, clear lectures. The class is both interesting and fairly easy as your Ethnic Studies credit. Would recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDIxMTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-03 21:59:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, exams are very laid back, just make sure to do your readings and you will be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTA5Njg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-11-20 01:49:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor, cares lots about what he's teaching and it shows!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzM2MjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-10-21 00:25:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would recommend Soc 134 with Nolen to everyone! Attendance isn't mandatory, but do yourself a favor and go to the lectures; he's funny and it makes the material much easier to remember. There were a lot of readings, but most were interesting. It's only graded on section participation and 4 exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTgzNTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-08-19 03:06:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"AMAZING professor. If you go to office hours and get a chance to chat with him, you will meet one of the funniest, kindest, and smartest professors at Madison. Dr. Nolen is also a great lecturer. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzI3NDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-05-20 03:23:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Nolen explained the content very well in his lectures, and he used lots of examples that made the material more engaging. I enjoyed this class a lot because of his lectures. I would definitely recommend taking this class with Dr. Nolen!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjcyMzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-05-13 22:29:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would recommend you take this class with him! He is very knowledgeable, and backs things with evidence. Exams are easy if you study for them, I found the study guide helpful. Do you not have to go to lecture (he posts the slides), but I found it beneficial, and found the topics interesting. Exams were 20 multiple choice, and 1 written response.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgyODMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-01-21 21:57:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are just reading off of a slideshow; it is very easy to get notes directly from the slides. Half of the class is outside readings that are pretty boring. There are 4 tests that determine your whole grade, and doing poorly on one can basically tank your grade for the semester. Overall I thought the class was fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzkxMzg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-12-20 02:57:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is a very kind and understanding person. He really does care about what he's teaching and makes sure to not teach with a bias. There's a good amount of reading each week and your grade mostly depends on the 4 exams. No final exam. Highly recommend Jason as a professor, attending lecture, and talking to him after lecture for any elaboration.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ3OTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-12-17 19:23:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor for a pretty simple course. The lectures were a little boring at times but they were brief and included interesting topics and videos. The outside reading material was usually pretty easy but he occasionally jump scares you with a 40 page chapter of book, but you don't really need to read it. Exams are incredibly easy if you read.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzIyOTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-12-16 16:28:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nolen was very accessible and open during and after lecture. I really appreciated how he approached difficult topics. You could tell that he actually wanted his students to learn and succeed. I would take another sociology class at UW Madison just because Professor Nolen was the professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjgyMDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-12-13 21:18:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason was a very kind professor. I found the class pretty easy as the lectures were pretty straightforward. Some of the assigned readings were a little lengthy but nothing too bad. Your grade is mostly composed of 4 noncumulative with no real final so that was great. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjgxMDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-12-13 20:34:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy to understand readings and lectures with no final just 4 non-cumulative tests throughout the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTM4NTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-12-06 18:45:32 +0000 UTC","comment":" Loved this class, loved this professor—great lecturer with well-written slides that are always available. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTE5NDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-12-05 18:42:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason was a great teacher and his lectures were very interesting. Attendance wasn't mandatory, but his exams heavily focused on lecture material which was sometimes not included on the posted slides. The assigned readings for the course were sometimes lengthy, but overall the workload for the course was manageable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDEzNTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-11-22 16:26:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nolen was a great professor!! Not only is the class interesting but it was also pretty easy. It takes maybe an exam or two to get used to the questions that he asks but the exams are generally easy.  Shoutout to the TA David too. Him and Jason were like Shaq and Kobe","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTg5MjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-02-21 02:22:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures for this class are clear, but it can sometimes be difficult to predict what exactly is going to show up on the exam. You can tell he cares a lot about the subject. He also makes all of his slides and materials available online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUxMDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-02-04 22:13:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nolen is a very clear instructor. He gives review \"cheat sheets\" before the exams that are extremely helpful. There are only 4 exams and no papers. This class is a good transition into college for freshmen. The lectures were straight-forward and attending them really locked in my understanding. 10/10 would take Professor Nolen again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTMxOTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-01-28 22:49:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason was a great lecturer. Some people thought he was really monotonous, but overall you can tell he really cares about the material. If you go to lecture, the tests are SUPER easy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzEzNDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-17 04:06:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Discussions are mandatory and generally helpful, depending on how the collective feels that week. Lectures are optional but very much recommended since some material is added to the shared slideshow that can show up in exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzY5MzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-11-10 00:49:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is really nice - he has kind of a monotone voice. Lectures are not mandatory and he posts the slides but I'd still recommend going. Grades are 72% test scores so make sure to do the readings and study. The material isn't hard and is mostly common sense if you know anything about soc. Overall good, interesting, easy class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzAwMjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-10-23 18:51:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is very heavy on test scores since they are the only thing graded from the lecture portion of the class. The discussions are very helpful and the TA's are wonderful. There is no homework for this class but you do have to complete the assigned readings to understand the class concepts. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly suggested","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTgxNDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-24 01:21:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is such a caring and understanding person. Additionally, the class material was very interesting and important to our everyday lives. I really enjoyed this course and I learned a lot. The exams were no bad and it was very helpful to go to the review sessions! Overall, great class with a great professor and TAs. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTE3NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-13 22:03:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take sociology with Professor Nolen! He's a great guy and his lectures are good. If you go to lectures and discussions you will pass with an A. Three papers and three exams. Exams were 50% from the readings and 50% from the lectures. He posts the slides and lecture attendance is not mandatory. Great ethnic studies class!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODcxNjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-09 16:39:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were interesting, and tests were very straightforward. If you pay attention in class and have an idea of the main points of the readings, it is very doable. Very nice demeanor with students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Njg5NjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-04-22 19:08:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Nolen was an engaging lecturer. The class was easy and not difficult to follow. 3 essays, 3 tests, no final. The tests are easy, multiple-choice, pretty much flashcard questions. The essays are graded pretty leniently, depending on which TA you have. I'd recommend it to fill an ethnic studies credit or to learn more about sociology.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Njg5MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-04-22 17:59:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely recommend taking this class with Prof. Nolen. His lectures were usually pretty interesting and the grading system was very fair. Grade is based on three exams and three papers. Class material is all very applicable and relevant to today's society.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjIzMTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-04-13 00:49:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is easy, but you learn a lot and discussion sections are great. Tests are directly connected to lectures and reading material so there's no surprises. Nolen and the TAs are laid back and approachable, and are usually available outside of class if you need help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTc5MjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-04-04 16:52:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures can be very long and boring. 3 tests and 3 essays. You will do well on essays if you have an easy TA. Exams can be difficult but if you go to lectures and study you will do fine. He posts lecture slides but go to class bc he says important things in person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzYxMjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-01-20 20:25:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Despite not being very passionate about the content of the class, I was always excited to go to Professor Nolen's lectures. He made them very engaging and easy to follow as well as connected topics to pop culture in order to make them easier to understand. He was always very funny and willing to give assistance when it was needed. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzQyNjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-01-17 06:36:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Nolen is the absolute BEST. He is so funny and always puts in so much effort to make lectures engaging. This class is very eye-opening and I have learned so much. Whether you take this class for credit or not, I would recommend it to anyone! He is Amazing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTk2MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-12-06 23:10:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Nolen is absolutely amazing, and so is this class. Nolen does a great job explaining the course and concepts. Lectures are very rewarding and interesting, but sometimes can be a bit drug on. All lecture slides are posted online, which is really nice if you are sick. I have learned so much, and if you take SOC 134, take it with Nolen!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDg3NzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2020-04-20 01:58:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took SOC 134 over summer as my first class at UW-Madison. The class was very interesting and Professor Nolen was a fantastic professor. I would highly recommend him. Grade based on two papers (but there three opportunities; you could drop one), reading quizzes, attendance, and participation (he gave accommodations for shyer students).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDcxMDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-12-17 23:29:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"loved this class very easy and insightful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTA0Mzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-05-14 19:01:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason was great and very professional. He covered many current topics in America today and posts all his slides online. His tests can be a bit harder than they seem because he pulls questions off the readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTg3ODU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-05-04 14:45:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is an amazing teacher! I never wanted to miss his class because it was so interesting and I always learned something new. He really cares about sociology and his students. If you read the articles and go to class, you will do well on the test. Go into office hours for your papers and enjoy his amazing teaching. 100% my favorite class so far!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTA3MzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-04-26 19:08:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is THEE best. He's so casual with his lectures and a cool person in general. He likes to make jokes in class and is always open for questions. Reading are the one downfall, but that's the only homework outside class and they can be interesting. His exams were fair. Overall such a nice guy and id love to take another class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDQ5NjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-12-05 15:36:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nolen is professional and gives great lectures. The purpose of a sociology class is to raise awareness on controversial issues and encourage conversation about them, and he does just that. Definitely recommend taking this course with him. 3 exams, 3 papers, do the readings and go to lecture and you will become a better person of society","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjMzNDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-12-28 00:32:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nolen is an interactive teacher, engaging his students in the lectures through his cat pictures and clear knowledge/interest in the subject.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTg4MTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-12-21 00:47:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is great, funny guy and his class is fun. Learn a lot during the class but also easy, which was great. Would recommend this class or Jason to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTc1MDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-12-20 00:54:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely LOVED this class. It should be required for everyone. Jason is one of the most caring people you'll ever meet, and loves to talks to students outside of class. If you go to lecture and read the readings you'll pass with flying colors. His tests are very fair, and what the students think of him/the class is very important to him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDg5MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-05-06 11:58:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is great! He presents tough issues in a balanced and interesting way; if you're looking for Ethnic studies, take this class! It was very enlightening on the past and current condition of race in America. Don't fall behind on the readings, and pay attention to the news for potential paper topics. No cumulative final. He loves his cats.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTU2NDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-01-18 10:14:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason made Sociology 134 really interesting.  He was very engaged with students during lecture, so I wanted to come to lecture, even though he posted the powerpoints online.  Also, he will wait for students to finish taking notes on each slide.  Exams were easy and non- cumulative.  This class made me feel like a more informed member of society.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTAzNTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-01-08 15:06:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason Nolen was by far my favorite professor last semester. He makes his lectures incredibly interesting through riveting material as well as lots of cat pictures to spice up the information and statistics. Although you could probably get away with not going to lecture, I highly recommend it. LOVED THIS CLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODUwNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-12-30 18:07:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class lectures are not mandatory because all lectures are posted online; however, the lectures are never boring and he expands on needed information for tests. As long as you read the tests are not hard! Nolen always has his students interested and laughing and is always willing to help. The worst part of the class was the papers-hard grading TA's.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODM0MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-12-27 23:05:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is one of the best professors I've had! He is so personable and funny! He does a great job making sense of his material and putting it on a level students can understand. The class is only three exams and three papers. Allow time to do the papers well or your grade won't look so good. This class is a MUST TAKE course, with Jason of course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzMzNDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-12-16 21:26:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVED Nolen. Cannot say enough good things about this man. Easy going, funny, and thorough in his lectures. Cute too. He teaches a tough subject really well and goes over everything in detail. & he shows animal pictures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTg5MjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-12-08 13:41:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very funny and personable. Lightened heavy subjects and really changed the way I see the world. The class content is very easy to absorb and readings aren't bad (about 30-60 pages of text a week). 3 tests (non-cumulative) and 3 essays (3 pages long, each). Very doable, very enjoyable. Highly recommended for ethnic studies credit. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Mzg3NjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-11-11 00:44:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is my favorite professor I have had! He is young and super relatable to students (pretty sure our entire class follows him on Instagram). He makes class enjoyable and you are guaranteed to laugh at least once during class. If you are taking this class, definitely take it with Jason! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzI2MzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-11-02 17:14:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is my favorite professor I have had so far. His lectures include interesting content and also can make the class laugh. He is younger so it easier to relate him. I am a big fan of his teaching style and his cats Stu & Lu. This class does require participation in discussion though and papers are not graded at a college level. Take this class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzAyNDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-10-27 23:28:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason is very relatable and he makes his students feel comfortable. He presents the information in a very entertaining and easy to understand manner. Plus, he adds a lot of videos in! It's a very interesting class and the material is very interesting as well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjU1NDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-10-15 03:07:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes the material understandable and interesting. He finds awesome videos! Professor Nolen is in general very likeable and interesting! I've really been liking his class and his class structure (not discussions)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTg3NDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-06-22 22:39:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can basically pick between reading and lecture, but both will ensure you the A. Reminiscent of a high school class in how you can study. Lectures were engaging, interesting, and informative. Would recommend to everyone and their mother for an ethnic studies class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzE5ODYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-01-22 10:34:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Soc 134 was a blast with Jason! I loved going to lecture because he was so funny and informative about the topic. In order to succeed in this class, one must attend discussion and be active in participating to truly understand the material. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjM4NDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-01-06 13:26:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Jason as a lecturer, he's laid back and relatable, I had a lot of respect for him and they way he was able to provide perspective on a controversial subject matter. 3 papers and 3 exams which are very doable but certainly not easy A's. Readings can get long, but honestly I didn't do many of them and still did alright. Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDAzNjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-12-09 16:27:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has a lot of reading to the course. Not really known what will be on the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.712725+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODMyMzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1944689","instructor_name":"Jason  Nolen ","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-11-17 17:28:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a really good lecturer, engaging and funny. His slides are clear and he is very open to helping students and clarifying. There are 3-4 papers throughout the semester and 3 exams, no final. The exams are pretty straight forward if you go to class, take good notes and do the readings. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1944689","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDk0MDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-04-20 22:41:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"She nice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzg5NDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-06-20 17:08:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was really easy.  The textbook isnt really necessary (only to take citations from).  Just be good at lecture memorization and you should ace the multiple choice exams.  Apart from that, the class is super insightful, and has real -world applications.  Discussion is kind of useless, and written assignments are easy but time-consuming.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzQ2ODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-06-05 01:44:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class makes you think critically of how race plays of role in your life. It's a great class to understand the concept of race and how it came to be. Reading the textbook helps a lot because she doesn't post up lecture slides and has lots of information per slide. Homework assignments are doable but citing sources is crucial.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjkyMDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-05-21 13:54:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a teacher, she's good. As a person she's not. Doesn't care about her students and that they get the most out of the class. Very unfair grading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzc2MzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-01-21 10:27:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jenn was very sweet and engaging. No textbook--just take notes on the lecture slides and have an easy time with the exams. Her presentations were very organized and statistics were explained well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzQ3ODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-01-14 00:05:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I came into this class not expecting much, but I really enjoyed Jenn's class.  It is a low time commitment class that is interesting if you pay attention.  Tests are easy, and there are only four homework assignments throughout the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDU4ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2013-12-06 22:12:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fairly straightforward. She posts the lecture slides online before the exams which helps a lot for exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODExNDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2013-05-22 16:45:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wouldn't recommend it to a friend. I think there are better ethnic studies courses out there.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.085621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTk2NDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811941","instructor_name":"Jennifer Sims","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2013-04-24 16:06:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took racial and ethnic minorities with her and learned so much. Was informative, interesting, and eye opening. Grading is also very fair and the midterms are pretty reasonable if you keep up with the class. If you need ethnic studies class take this. It's also 4 creds.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811941","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:54.949935+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzM0MTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-01-16 22:34:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy A (but you must attend lectures).  Fairly interesting topics; except take the provided info with a grain of salt.  She uses sources on current hot topics that have been proven wrong.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:54.949935+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTU4NDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-08-28 13:21:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Between the asinine use of south park clips and the randomly dropped look I'm cool swear words,Jessica Brown leaves little useful content behind. I caught her using a Wikipedia quote in a power point sans context, never mind the fact the quote was itself flagged on Wikipedia. She is hands down the worst excuse for an instructor I've had at the UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:54.949935+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTMzNjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-08-19 10:59:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is really good at this subject. Make sure you do all the reading because its on the exams. The class grading is simple and easy just go to class and read and you can get a pretty easy A. Overall a very good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:54.949935+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzkyNjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-05-08 00:59:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing! Such an interesting class and an easy A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:54.949935+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDU2NTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-05-12 23:35:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has a refreshingly laid back style of teaching. Is funny, interesting, keeps students entertained and awake. It is easy to succeed in her class. Tests are easy to study for and straight forward. DO THE DEW- she loves Mountain Dew.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:54.949935+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MTc0MDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-03-17 17:15:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"interesting subjects, cool videos and lecture materials.  easy exams.  however, she is completely unprofessional.  she swears in class, slurps soda and tells stories about her ex-boyfriend. does not treat students with respect at all, makes me very uncomfortable in the classroom.  just really really unprofessional.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:54.949935+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjk4NDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-11-26 06:48:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jessica is very funny and makes the topics very interesting.  I find myself WANTING to go to class.  Exams are straight forward...no text, just a lot of interesting readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5OTAzOTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-03-12 21:14:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the easiest Ethnic Studies I know of. A lot of the readings are really dense, but you can get by without doing all of them. I didn't try to hard for this class, and I overslept the day of the final and only had a half hour to do the whole thing. Still got an A/B.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTEzMzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-03-25 23:28:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very easy class. Discussion type atmosphere in a lecture, but it isn't difficult to get a word in. Can't get lost in the middle of everyone because she memorized everyone's names within the first two weeks. One midterm and a final. She gave us about 30 questions ahead of time and said that 10-12 would be on the exam and you had to answer all but 2.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTkzOTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-12-18 11:39:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed her class.  It was really easy to understand, and the best part was that it applied to my life directly.  The readings are very manageable and the tests and quizzes are easy.  I would suggest this class to everyone!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjQyNDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-10-15 10:05:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Kaelyn does a pretty good job of keeping the class engaged in the material. She creates a good atmosphere for learning.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzE3NTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-01-03 20:24:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's awesome!  I loved her course!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzEzMTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-01-03 02:17:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are like a great dinner followed by two desserts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMTYwMjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-08-15 01:56:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was very easy, but at the same time, a bit exhausting. The readings aren't the best in the world and somewhat difficult to understand. Altogether, an average class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzkzNDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-04-30 19:47:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely easy class that counts for the ethnic studies requirement - and some of the material was actually interesting (howeverm the overwhelming majority wasn't.) Kaelyn is very nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjczMzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-04-07 10:56:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very easy and interesting.  Kaelyn is genuinely interested in your feedback.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMTAxMjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-08-08 12:00:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:05.089410+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjAzOTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744713","instructor_name":"Katherine Sieger","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-12-20 05:29:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Sieger is a great lecturer and puts effort into engaging students in the content. It is easy to do well in this class as long as you keep up with the readings and complete assignments on time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744713","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:05.089410+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTE5OTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744713","instructor_name":"Katherine Sieger","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-12-14 18:40:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVED this professor! You can tell she's passionate about what she teaches and actually cares about any questions you may have. As long as you participate in discussions and actually read the textbook then you'll be fine. No midterm, no finals; The four essays we did were only two paragraphs and the quiz questions came straight from the books.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744713","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:05.089410+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDUyOTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2744713","instructor_name":"Katherine Sieger","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-12-10 05:13:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"No exams, no final. 5 quizzes, discussion participation, and 4 short essays comprise the entire grade for the class. Show up, listen to the lectures, and ask questions if you need to. Easy class overall, and Prof Sieger does a great job at explaining information in a palatable (and funny) manner. Class discussions are super productive!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2744713","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:02.450061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Njg2NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772299","instructor_name":"Kathleen Doherty","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-10-08 21:22:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never went to or watched lecture, never read the textbook thoroughly, never took notes. Just went to discussion and did the reflection assignments and got a 100%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772299","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:02.450061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzIyOTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772299","instructor_name":"Kathleen Doherty","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-05-12 18:49:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doherty was really boring to listen to in class and her slides are pretty disorganized. There was only one midterm and one final, so we weren't really graded on much. Attend discussion review sessions and take decent notes and the exams will be pretty easy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772299","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:02.450061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjkzODY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772299","instructor_name":"Kathleen Doherty","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-05-10 03:08:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wants her students to do well. Just show up to lectures (or at least watch them) and it is hard to do poorly. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772299","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:02.450061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjc5ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772299","instructor_name":"Kathleen Doherty","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-05-08 21:25:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"A slow talker, but if you literally just show up to class and pay attention to the lectures you should get a good grade. The class is definitely focused more on reflecting on how your race and ethnicity has shaped your life/others lives rather than focusing on extremely specific/difficult content. An easy ethnic studies credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772299","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:02.450061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjU2MDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772299","instructor_name":"Kathleen Doherty","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-05-05 20:11:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is a bit slow in her speaking patterns. Felt like I needed to put her in 2x speed in real life. She sort of knows the content, but she just takes all the information from the first paragraph of each textbook chapter with no context. She loves to show videos and again takes very long pauses. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772299","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:02.450061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDk3MTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772299","instructor_name":"Kathleen Doherty","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-04-18 21:05:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"her lectures are extremely boring and dry, you can take everything from the slides\nevery week we had to write 2 page reflections in addition to about 4 readings each week (ranging from 3-40 pages each)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772299","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzU5OTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-11-08 20:37:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Morgul is a sweetheart who clearly has a passion for what he is teaching. Very easy class if you pay attention. Only real hw is an online weekly quiz posted over the weekend and is based off of lectures. He post all of his powerpoint and makes deep connections to topics in class. I really enjoyed this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIyMTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-12-21 19:40:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor! Lectures are very interesting and the prof is genuinely just a nice guy who is passionate about the course and wants you to learn. He doesn't believe in exams so grades are solely based on participation and short assignments. If you go to lectures and submit all the assignments, it's an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDY4OTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-12-11 04:40:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homework doesnt take too long, lectures are interesting and Professor Morgul shows a real passion for his specialty, and does a great job trying his best to spread that passion in a way that isnt unreasonably difficult or expects too much of students. Get ready to read a good amount (the texts arent that bad), and theres about 5 short essays","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzYzOTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-12-03 21:43:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very good professor, and so caring. He is honestly one of my favorite professors, and the class is interesting. The assignments take time, but the topics are interesting. If you are thinking about taking the class, definitely do it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzIxODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-11-30 17:29:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would highly recommend professor Morgul, SOC134 was one of my favorite courses I've taken. There is no exams- just 5 homework assignments that are super interesting and relatively quiz, one short canvas quiz a week, and a couple readings (also super interesting) that you skim and make a few comments on. Super caring, funny guy, engaging lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjkyNTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-11-23 18:16:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kerem is amazing! Super kind guy and makes lectures very interesting and fun. The class overall is an easy A, only weekly quizzes and some homeworks but no tests. His lectures are filled with information that really opens your eyes to new things and even his homeworks are interesting and fun to do! Definitely recommend him:)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjY4Mzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2021-11-18 19:53:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"SOC 134 is a very easy A! There are no midterms or finals and very easy weekly quizzes. The lectures are interesting and it is important to learn about these topics! Recommend if you want an interesting class with a kind, caring and funny Professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzkzNzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2019-03-01 01:09:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not only was this class incredible, Kerem may possibly be the nicest and most caring professor I have ever met. He was so accommodating of me when I had a serious wrist injury. He cares about his students not only during, but after the semester is finished. Extremely interesting info, easy tests & hw. Take this class with Kerem he is the BEST!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTA2OTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-12-19 23:38:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Morgul has a good sense of humor and genuinely is passionate about what he teaches. However, the lectures are a little boring since the slides are just read off. Did not go to the lectures the last few weeks, crammed for the final, and still did good. Extra credit is offered, and top hat is used.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTAzODM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-04-26 14:27:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"While there is a textbook, I only did the reading the first two weeks. All the content is gone over during lecture. Three easy homework assignments and one midterm. Lectures are very fast and sometimes have tophat questions - so I would show up if you don't want to read and still pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODIzODQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-04-17 16:23:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are very fast and lots of information. Grade is only based on one exam, 3 homework assignments & a final. Overall do not suggest.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzUxOTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-04-05 21:01:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a really funny guy who prevents info in a very organized manner. Tests were a little misrepresentative of material. Overall good experience","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.424345+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzY2ODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2468924","instructor_name":"Martina Kunovic","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2019-05-04 05:09:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"don't take this class with her if you're not a Sociology major. The class acts like it's a 600 level course for an intro 100 level course. The other sections had a lot easier time, so if you take this class, don't take it with this professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2468924","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NjA5MzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-08-13 01:27:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was an 8 week class for me. Weeks 1-7 were really fun. On week 8 we were told late work would be accepted penalty free. This is a HUGE slap in the face to anyone who tried hard. I feel like this class wasn't worth the effort I put into it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDM2MjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-02-02 23:10:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly, you get what you want out of this class. Martine doesn't take attendance, or give specific lecture notes, so some take advantage of this and never go to class. But if you attend class and do some interesting readings, you'll learn a lot. This class really challenged and changed a lot of my worldviews. Great class if you put in the effort","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTUzOTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-12-10 16:22:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"class is pretty interesting, there are no exams, midterms, or finals, which is really nice. papers are graded by her ta and are graded a little harshly, but quizzes are really easy. the textbook is completely unneccesary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDMyMTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-11-20 01:48:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"AWESOME TEACHER! she's so chill and funny. the class overall is pretty easy, and the readings ARE unnecessary. you only need to choose one out of the several readings for the analysis. her TA is sorta hard, he grades all the pprs, but if you're good at arguing, you'll def. get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTM5NzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-11-04 21:23:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's super easy and really helpful. Readings don't matter except for writing assignments, which are extremely easy. Showing up for class is a good idea since those are what the quizzes are based on. But she usually emails what the quiz questions will be so you can choose which classes coincide on the syllabus","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODUxMTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-10-05 18:04:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very nice, easy, and caring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzk0OTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-01-20 11:45:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Readings are completely unnecessary. The only time I even took the time to skim them was to be able to have sources for the papers. The material itself was really interesting (and we watched a lot of movies). Easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMTU1ODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-12-14 15:59:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the more helpful Profs around, very interesting and understanding.  papers are rather difficult cuz of her TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDEzMjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-11-30 11:18:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Readings are pretty much optional","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTAzMzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-11-14 19:12:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's super nice and very funny, but her TA does all the grading, and her TA is a tough grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.028374+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjc1MDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:737984","instructor_name":"Martine Delannay","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-11-01 12:38:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is good, but her TA sucks","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/737984","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.768137+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MDU0MzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1075940","instructor_name":"Matt Boxer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-10-08 18:46:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I ever had. He really made me work hard and think about things, but he was always available to answer questions and made the material really interesting. I'm in grad school now because of him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1075940","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTQ1Mjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-07-20 13:03:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clearly knows her stuff. Tests were fair. Lectures helped with tests. She basically tells you what's on the test at the review session so definitely go. Not much homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTY3OTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-04-30 21:51:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Melanie would stand in front of class and just page through the textbook. Slides were paragraphs long and only had the content/examples given in the book. Usually you could just read the textbook and pass, but since attendance is mandatory, you still have to go to class (such a waste of time). I was really excited for this class, but she ruined it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTIyNzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-04-25 16:36:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a law professor and it shows in this sociology course. She focuses immensely on court cases and legal issues as that is what she knows best. Lectures feel as though she is reading straight from slides, and she often repeats herself. The class can be interesting though, and it isn't too challenging especially with extra credit opportunities.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTMwMTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-03-10 00:47:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"She makes power lectures interesting, and utilizes any opportunity to get the class involved. The grading is fairly clear cut, consisting of a midterm, final, 2 papers and participation/ attendance (takes lecture attendance). She's also super open to talking about ANYTHING, so go to her office hours and participate during lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjY3MjE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-02-13 00:48:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Henson made sure to know every students name in his lecture despite there being over 100 students. It really seemed like he cared about each and every student in the class and wanted everyone to do well. This was definitely the easiest class that I have taken, due to him giving plenty of extra credit as well as being very understanding. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDE3ODI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-11-23 01:19:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed taking Soc 134 with Professor Henson because he seemed very passionate about the subject, and he made lectures very engaging. He was also pretty chill and offered several opportunities for extra credit, which was nice. I agree that there were a lot of readings for the class, but most of the time they helped me understand content.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDUwMzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-05-13 16:58:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor makes the class a little too difficult for a freshman class and I would appreciate if he could've remembered what it was like to be a student .","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDM5NTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-05-11 19:07:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were super engaging and very easy to follow along. I went to every lecture because he made the class fun but he does cold call. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjM2OTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-04-23 15:20:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had professor Henson also last semester and I noticed after each negative review an overwhelmingly positive one emerges, likely because of the professor writing them. My experience in the course was similar to that of others, in the sense that it was a lot of work for a level 100 course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTk5MjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-04-18 04:07:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Professor Henson for SOC 134 Fall semester and loved it! I understand the other reviews complaining about the amount of reading- but it really wasn't too bad in my opinion. He's a fantastic lecturer and made the lectures really engaging- knew everyone's name by the end of the second week. Great professor and tons of EC opportunity. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODE2MTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2024-01-01 12:31:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is good to fulfill the ethnic studies requirement, and the extra credit that is offered helps save you from failing the class so when it is announced do take note of it and you should be able to pass the class and get the requirement out of the way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTY2NTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-13 19:47:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Henson is an excellent instructor who takes the time to explain all the course material in detail during lectures. Although attendance isn't technically required, exams are heavily based on material that was covered specifically in lectures. He is very fair and listens to feedback and offers multiple opportunities for extra credit!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjM4MTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-12 23:53:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was WAY harder than it should be! Be prepared to read quite a bit if you choose to take this class. You learn about interesting things, but the material can be difficult to understand at times, and the lectures do not necessarily help that much with it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjMxMTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-12 18:56:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved his engaging teaching style! It was both humorous and informative, although sometimes he would frame an opinion as fact. GREAT LECTURES - GO! Exams are pretty straightfoward. Watch out for the paper - spend time on that. Go to lecture, section is mandatory (not very helpful but still), study, and you should be fine. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTk3NTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-10 18:28:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is fine but I wish there was less quizzes/exams so it feels like a lot of work at the end of the day for a level 100 (i.e. freshman class). Would recommend taking one fewer class if you have this in your schedule","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTQ3MzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-07 00:19:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Compared to some of the reviews written by the instructor I would caution to people that they will likely have a lot of work to contend with should they take this class. I and others in the class have felt that the guidelines and grading criteria could be a little more fair overall","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTQyMzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-06 20:11:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Opposite of some of the other reviews, I thought Professor Henson did a great job at lecturing. As long as you attend lectures and discussions, this is an easy A/AB class. He has even stated he does not want the class to be unnecessarily difficult as it is a 100-level class. He also does exam reviews if there are enough interested students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDk0MzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-12-02 22:12:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"This prof could have made the class a little better overall, but if you need something for the ES requirement at UW, this would be a half-decent option to consider","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDc5NTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-11-30 23:00:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Henson is amazing- he's hilarious but is clear about his expectations, which are very fair. He gives tons of extra credit & tells you exactly what will be on the exams, so going to lecture is a must- which I always looked forward to going. His exams reflect the weekly quizzes and lectures exactly; honestly my studying was minimal. Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDA3MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-11-16 20:15:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Morgan seems like a genuinely nice person, but overall not a good lecturer. He does not necessarily use the full lecture time, and inserts humor at weird moments about very serious topics. Also there are a few parts of the class that could be better structured overall to make things a bit clearer to students so they know what to expect","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mzk0NDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-11-15 04:38:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely one of my favorite classes I've taken, Henson is so knowledgable about the subject and finds such unique ways to make a large class feel personal (knows everyones names) and I'm excited to go to lecture every time. The weekly quizzes are reasonable and if you go to lecture you're set for the exams. 100% take this class if you can","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mzc3Njgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-11-12 19:56:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Morgan is extremely funny and kind and knew every student's name by the 2nd week of the semester and genuinely cares about each of his students on an individual level. He holds himself accountable for mistakes and gives out extra credit whenever he messes up a quiz or exam question. He clearly states what you need to know for the exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:28.940000+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzQ0MDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2927152","instructor_name":"Morgan Henson","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-11-05 23:25:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Morgan is fine but doesn't communicate things too well in the course, and is unnecessarily difficult at times. I have not been having a good semester and he made my semester EXPONENTIALLY worse.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2927152","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTAxMTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2026-01-15 03:46:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yes I received an A in this class but for an \"easy\" ethnic course this class was lowkey insufferable. Didn't have a canvas course until the second week, lectures were usually about his polyamorous relationships or how he's been to jail twice. Like chill professor but class was hard to get an A in because the tests were all textbook (not in lec)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQxMjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-19 03:23:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just don't do it. Extreamly incapable of lecturing, the TA's are more helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjgxODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-16 08:57:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Mosi is a very unorthodox professor, in terms of both his behavior and style of lecture. He was difficult to follow at first, but he has incredible knowledge and passion for sociology and often references other topics, frequently philosophy and history.\nLectures are not directly related to exams, but are still very interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjcxNDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-16 00:24:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was incredibly disorganized and didn't have the canvas page set up for over a month. He was also incoherent in the lecture and would often get sidetracked and just tell random stories or statistics with little explanation. Lots of yelling and profanity, and he would smoke a cart in class. He brought his dog, though, which was awesome. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTk0NDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-02 17:44:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"i dont know why people rate him poorly because he tests on the textbook. youd know that if youd bother to read the syllabus or listen when he talks about the exam. his lectures are supplementary material and you can tell he cares about students taking away something from the class, however, i found it was hard to follow if you stop paying attention","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTkzMTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-12-02 16:39:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think as a person he would be very amusing to befriend, but in class his lectures snowball and he gets easily sidetracked. He tests on the textbook, but doesn't lecture about anything in the book, so you will have to stay up to date either through assignments or readings. overall, His amazing TAs are the reason people pass this class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTExNDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-11-20 04:57:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mosi was entertaining as a professor but really did not teach in lectures. We learned mostly from the textbook and TAs. The exams were based on the textbook only. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjQwNDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2025-09-13 14:41:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very unorganized, and the lectures are not helpful at all for the course. Lectures are difficult to understand and hard to follow because the material does not follow the textbook or show up in exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTE2MzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-13 18:14:51 +0000 UTC","comment":" He does not care about his students and relies heavily on his TA's to do everything. He did not bother to show up to any exams. There are two exams that account for 50% of your grade and are very detailed. He lectures on materials outside of the textbook but both exams are only on textbook materials- it makes no sense. I would not recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODY0Nzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-09 00:32:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams do not correlate to lecture, yet lecture is required as 10 percent of your grade. Lecture was on sort of supplemental readings, while exams were only based on the textbook. You have two exams that count for the majority of your grade. If you don't mind reading the textbook and taking rather extensive notes on it, then you should be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:24.698240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDkzMDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2532816","instructor_name":"Mosi Ifatunji","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-03-09 19:51:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very hard to follow in lecture and lectures are basically all quotes that he puts on the screen and reads out loud. He is not clear with explaining. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2532816","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTY0NTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2022-12-05 00:58:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Emirbayer was more a scholar than a professor. Lectures were very dry, tests were nit-picky, and it seemed as though he'd rather enjoy doing research than teaching. Textbook was alright as it presented material talked about in class; though at times, some of the arguments presented were a bit of a stretch. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjYxNTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-09-25 16:48:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Emirbayer lectured directly from the textbook.  His lectures were extremely dry and boring, mainly because he did not seem at all interested in the class itself.  Exams were based directly from small details in the textbook so read carefully.  The book presented interesting material but unfortunately he did not in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjIyMTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-09-01 22:03:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have a really mixed opinion of this course. On the one hand, I thought that the textbook was excellent and the material in general to be necessary knowledge on race in the US. On the other hand, Prof. Emirbayer (or as I took to calling him, Umirbayer) is a very boring lecturer, and I admit to starting an \"um\" count for him while bored in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNTE4NzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-07-26 09:31:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had very high hopes coming into this class, but Prof. Emirbayer made it almost a complete waste of time.  His lectures were dry and erratic, and the text book was unreadable.  I would not recommend this class to my worst enemy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDk4NzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-07-17 15:19:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Material is interesting, but he is very boring. The class repeats the book almost exactly. they try to make you go to lecture, but u dont need to & they rlly cant notice if you don't show. Tests questions are very picky & are about specific details in book. Pay close attention to the reading & you should do fine. Overall boring, not too bad or hard","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDc4NTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-07-09 21:52:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was the most boring lecturer I have ever had. His lectures are exactly the same as his textbook so you don't have to go to class. The tests are very hard though. He has questions based on the smallest details. Information is interesting but there is a LOT of it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjc0MDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-05-14 00:54:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Emirbayer is definitely one of those guys who is an author first, professor second.  Lecture is essentially mandatory, which sucks because he just restates the book which he co-authored.  Read the text very carefully (best part of the course!), go to discussion, pay somewhat attention in lecture, and you should do well.  4 midterms, no final!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjU5MDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-05-11 11:00:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting class; it will change the way you think about race in America. Lectures were pretty boring, but he LOVES what he teaches. READ THE TEXTBOOK. Read it VERY carefully. If you are trying to get an A in the course you have to know the book. No final, no homework, no essays. 4- 50 multiple choice tests! :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjQ1NjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-05-09 23:15:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting and easy class.  Just go to class and do the readings.  Slides are posted, so just print them off.  Completely changed the way I think about race!! Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMTEzNzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-04-24 22:01:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The information in this class is quite important","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDE2NjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-04-09 12:15:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Be sure to read the textbook because even if he skips over the slides and says you're \"not responsible\" for that material, you are responsible for the text which basically reiterates what he says in lecture with more detail. He is horrible to listen to--terrible public speaker! a lot of ums and ahs-but the material is interesting. Overall, not bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDA0MzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-12-06 23:24:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, I would say that the material covered in Soc 134 is very interesting and has definitely changed the way I view race.  The textbook is actually the best part of the course, so I would recommend reading it.  The tests are not hard if you actually read the textbook and take good notes. However,  the lectures can be boring at times...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzM1OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-11-29 23:08:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is super easy as long as you read the text book and go to class. The topic is really interesting but the lectures are pretty boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjkzNTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-11-21 19:55:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class. If you go to lecture and read the textbook before each exam, it's an easy A. His lectures can be rather dry but he's very passionate in what he teachers. If you have an open-mind going into the class you'll enjoy it, if not, you won't. Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjQ5Mjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-11-15 23:37:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is very boring. Mustafa makes white people feel inferior and says um and uhhh like alot. He states his opinion and is very biased during class.  Read the book and youll be fine for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTgyMjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-11-07 22:29:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures can be boring but he is a very nice guy. The class is not nearly as hard as anyone is saying. You learn to open up and hear other points of view.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTY1NTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-11-04 20:56:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dropped the class. Class is very confusing and Mustafa's way of teaching is inconsistent. Not the best proffessor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODE0MTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-07-13 01:41:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I heard horror stories about this professor and a lot of them are true. His lectures are SO boring and it irritated me so much when he wanted a discussion during lecture. I will admit that I did learn a lot in the class and ended up with a B so that wasn't too bad, but some of the exam questions are just ridiculous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDgwMjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-04-27 19:41:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cont'd: His book makes some interesting points but it's very biased. Many of his arguments are reaching and some of them are just completely inaccurate. He sometimes tries to engage students in lecture by asking questions and expecting responses, but most people don't want to talk in a lecture of 200+ people.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDgwMjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-04-27 19:34:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Emirbayer acts as if the world revolves around him and his class. He gets upset if you leave early and doesn't allow laptops. He says he enjoys talking to students but said on the first day of lecture not to go to him with questions. He also doesn't bother coming to class during exams or when he shows a movie.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MjQ3Mzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-03-03 20:47:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mustafa obviously cares deeply about what he has to say, but what he has to say is misinformed and biased to say the least and at worst intellectually dishonest.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDQyMjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-12-25 20:59:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mustafa is a real character to say the least.  He wrote the textbook, which is pretty awful and the same as lecture so you don't really need to go.  Exams are written by TAs so they are pretty poorly worded.  Get Charity for your TA if possible, she is intelligent and quite attractive.  Overall, it is a decent class but nothing special.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTkxNTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-12-18 19:12:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"As interesting as this subject matter is, I really couldn't stand this class. The lectures were not well organized, he often got behind, and he could have articulated himself better. The exams (written by the TA's I might add) were extremely poorly written. He was not about helping students, and insisted that you ask only a TA for help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTgxNjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-12-17 18:01:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting topic, and he's very knowledgable, but he isn't a good teacher especially with underclassmen. Makes A LOT of references to his book, tests are tricky (they test whether or not if you understand the question rather than if you know the material), and goes quickly through the notes (power point). Likes to talk about pop culture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTQyMTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-12-14 20:15:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really wanted to like this class. However, I am extremely disappointed I wasted the opportunity to learn from this class from Emirbayer. He wrote the book, and is not only biased but obsessed with himself. Ok, Harvard, we get that youve done a lot of research but the fact that you cite yourself in your own book is ridiculous. Lecture also a joke.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTM4MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-12-14 15:31:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was miserable to say the least. He is a terrible professor and his lectures are torturous. Half the exam questions were either written poorly, had multiple right answers or were so nit picky that studying became pointless. Take a different class to fulfill ethnic requirement","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Nzg4NjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-11-18 18:13:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS! It is very petty. Prof Emirbayer is a hot mess in lecture. He is one of those people who knows a lot, but should not teach. He is constantly confused in lecture by technology, students, himself, his powerpoints-that being said, he is more in love with himself than anything else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NzExMDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-10-30 14:28:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'll say this as simply as possible.... he's a bad lecturer.  His first midterm was reasonable but this second one was ridiculous for the fact that every other question was nit picky.  I like to call him Prof. Ummmirbayer due to his 955 umms, errs, or ahhs within a power lecture.  I'd recommend a different Soc. 134 professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:19.456883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjMzMjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:66989","instructor_name":"Mustafa Emirbayer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-10-05 17:05:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is interesting, the textbook (which he cowrote) is interesting, and the course is moderately easy, but sitting through his lectures is painful. For his sake, somebody please teach him to use lights and computers, and let him know that it's not alright to say "uh" and "uhm" at a rate of 13 times per minute (I've counted) in a given lecutre","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/66989","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTc3MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-12-07 17:53:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course was great. She's teaching eye-opening material, which clearly many below didn't digest. She doesn't preach her opinion in lecture. She uses research and academic works to convey messages about institutional discrimination. No exams! Essays were a bit tough. Readings were easy (but long). Fair grader. Always willing to help. Recommended!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjc5MzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-10-21 20:50:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class material was the worst part about this class. It's a lot of sensitive topics about racism. However, if you just do the weekly work and put in a few hours a week, you'll get a good grade. This is great for the ethnic studies requirement.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjEzMDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-05-10 00:36:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Side note: this class isn't about white guilt! She stresses that white people shouldn't feel guilty about their whiteness - just aware. :) If you do oppose an idea in the class, she wasn't condescending. She wants to engage with her students in a positive way. Overall, I'd recommend her over other profs! She's SO helpful if you just reach out.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjEwNzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-05-09 18:43:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting class. I usually follow liberal beliefs, but this class is extremely one sided to the point where I developed an annoyance to it. Other than that we had no exams, but short analysis essays and weekly write ups.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTkzMDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-05-07 22:26:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good Prof.  No tests and readings, lectures and assignments parallel each other.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDIwNDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-04-10 16:30:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have conservative views, stay away from this class! The textbook taught from is written by a liberal extremist, therefore the class is taught from a very one-sided perspective. Aside from that, Rachel Fish is an effective lecturer and grades assignments fairly. If taking the class, I would definitely recommend taking it with her!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzI5NjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-01-10 00:43:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was definitely the highlight of my first semester at UW- Madison. In the beginning  of the semester, she moved sort pf fast during lecture but them slowed down after she got feedback from us in our midterm evaluations. Overall, great professor and you can tell she really cares about what she teaches.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjYyNjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2013-12-27 14:16:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was a great teacher and her lectures were really interesting.  I never post on rate my professor but I had to when I saw the comment about her blaming white people for all the world's problems and promoting socialism.  First of all, you are a complete idiot.  And secondly, get over yourself.  Those are both untrue statements.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:55.376373+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjM3NTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1839559","instructor_name":"Rachel Fish","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2013-10-31 01:06:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"A grad student who overwhelms her students with busy work and doesn't know how to work technology.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1839559","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.724939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjU4MDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1726243","instructor_name":"Richard Aviles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2013-05-02 13:54:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell he knows the material but he just flat out can not teach it. Therefore, going to discussion and having a good TA is very important. He stutters a lot during lecture and often times talks very fast but essentially reads off the slides.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1726243","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.724939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTc3ODY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1726243","instructor_name":"Richard Aviles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-12-28 03:17:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to pass the class with a good grade, you need to have a really good and passionate T.A(which I had) for Richard's section. Richard, most of the time, stuttered a lot, on top of that, he was unprepared for many lectures. I believe he is a good teacher, but there needs to be a lot of improvement.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1726243","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.724939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODk5NDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1726243","instructor_name":"Richard Aviles","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2012-11-28 00:24:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID HIM!! He mumbles horribly, You can't understand him at all, and he is VERY unhelpful. The tests took 3 weeks to get a grade back. I went into this class thinking it would be one of my favorites but it was absolutely terrible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1726243","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NzQyNTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2010-01-21 00:06:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clear lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODg1MDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2009-05-22 13:28:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"boring lectures and readings, but you have to do both if you want to do well on tests. all her lectures blend together b/c they are all the same format: sleep inducing dribble. test questions had weird wording and were confusing. not a super hard prof but you will be pulling your hair out every lecture and exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjA5NjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-12-16 14:05:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are important, as well as the readings. The exam questions are directly from the lectures. No trick questions. She has well organized power points that she posts after lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDgyNjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-05-16 16:50:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures aint that bad but the discussions were kinda boring and the readings arent the best but all-in-all, the class aint bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDcxNTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-05-14 22:28:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"She almost made me change my major to sociology. Her lectures were surprisingly good but discussions were a drag. The papers aren't too bad either.  She likes trick questions on the exams, but you get used to them after seeing the first one.  Loved the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDY3NDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-02-03 03:42:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easiest A ever. Two joke papers, and the tests are only multiple choice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDU5MjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2008-01-30 21:46:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ruth is a terrific lecturer. All notes are power point style. Quite a bit of reading but it's mostly interesting. Some test questions are difficult. I definitely recommend Soc 134 and Ruth Turley!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTE4MDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-12-28 13:19:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class! She was a great prof and the material was really interesting. The discussion was great as well. I definitely recommend this for the ethnic studies requirement","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTEzOTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-12-27 12:13:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take the class if you need an ethic studies credit but know that it will be very boring and pander to freshmen.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjM0OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-11-11 21:42:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clear powerpoints for each lecture, but they're not posted, so you have to go.  Discussion attendance is mandatory, but Ryan is an awesome TA.  3 exams, 2 papers...paper guidelines are a little strict, but overall fair class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjQ5MjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-06-07 16:40:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class to fulfill ethnic studies requirement.  I really enjoyed the class.  I learned a lot and got an A. Go to all of the lectures.  Exams are based primarily on lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzMyNTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2007-01-06 19:44:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Turley is an amazing professor, she's great at teaching and gives out reviews before the exams. Her exams are very reasonable, multiple choice and non-cumulative. The papers are more dependent on the TAs though. Basically if you put in the basic amount of effort, you will receive a good grade and learn a lot in this class as well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjc5ODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-12-25 00:52:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was pretty interesting and the TAs were great.  Prof. Turley is a very dedicated person, coming back a week after having a baby to finish up the lectures.  Very easy to talk to and knows the material she teaches very well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMTI1NTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-08-02 15:39:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Two tests, two short papers, and a final. Pretty easy. Tests are mostly on lectures--but, if you're intelligent you can do the crossword and the sudoku and even some other homework at the same time and still get an A. You'll even learn a few things and get ethnic studies out of the way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMDk0NTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-07-21 03:24:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great and challenging class -- she really helped me out with my first year and I found her class getting me to think outside the box. Being of ethnic status, the class opened my eyes to some of the realities that I don't notice on a daily basis.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTA3NDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-05-18 03:09:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is decently easy, although the exams are short so a few wrong can bring you down a lot. Still, easy material, if you have a nice TA its all gravy. I hear the bad TA's can screw your grade, so make sure you get a good one...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzgwODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2006-04-27 23:27:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"the class gets long but its pretty basic for a 4 credit class. everything depends on your TA so don't get stuck with a powerhungry hardass :) tests arent too bad with the majority of questions coming right from lecture or the readings","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjY4NzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-12-28 02:19:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTQ4MjA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-06-02 17:12:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was my favorite class because I got to do the crossword puzzle the whole time. Her lectures were one-sided, she was extremely unhelpful when preparing for exams AND her  test questions were horribly worded. Easy class but SO not worth sitting through if she's the prof. Absolute agony.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzY3Mzg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-03-31 19:38:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easiest class you will ever take.  She shows great movies and spends time on her lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTY0Mzg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2005-01-29 14:02:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought she was great....spoke clearly and with enthusiasm....all the tests were based off the lecture notes, so its not that hard to study for tests...she's probably the best teacher ive had yet in fact....","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzg1MzA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-12-15 22:36:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Read some of these comments. Tsk Tsk. Some people should realize Prof Turley's purpose in teaching this course. It's to make people aware of the problems of racial/ethnic minorities. You have to take this course with an open mind. The lectures were great and professor made it easy to understand. A+!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjI5MTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-12-09 14:32:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although the topics for the course interested me I hated the class. I think her teaching was incredibly one-sided. I have friends who have named the class "feel bad for being white 101."","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjIwNDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-12-09 13:39:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"unless you need an ethnic studies credit desperatly, try to avoid this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTczMDA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-11-19 20:09:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is a waste of time. If you want an A however, take this class.  It is by far the easiest class I have ever taken. You write only 2 papers the entire semester and get 4 credits.  In summary, Prof. Turley is easy.  She is also a nice women too, her class just sucks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Nzk0MTI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-11-08 19:49:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"easy tests, lectures easy to follow.  Put for any effort and you'll get at least a B.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NzY1OTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-11-08 15:37:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzM4Mzg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-07-22 01:24:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was easy, but her arguements are very one sided.  In all honasty I hated the class. Her answer to everything is to blame the white man. This was a class on ethnic minorities in America btw.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzM0NDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-04-10 19:38:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Relatively easy. Lectures = Textbook readings, so don't bother reading. She's a good lecturer but I just felt like I was in High School sometimes with her fill-in-the-blank reviews at the beginning of each class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzA1OTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2004-01-03 14:20:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her class is fairly interesting, considering the extent of the reading given (a lot, but you don't necessarily have to do it to keep up or understand because she outlines the main points in her lectures).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDU1MTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2003-12-14 20:45:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MTk4Mzk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2003-12-02 14:32:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"She has no accent whatsoever, very easy lectures, all you do is copy the powerpoint presentation.  Tests are not that difficult either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:47.006574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODc3MDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:297710","instructor_name":"Ruth Turley","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2003-11-24 14:15:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not too difficult.  Lectures easy to follow.  Readings not too difficult.  Very clear about what to know for exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/297710","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODI4NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-05 01:18:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Samina is very sweet, but her lectures are almost painful to sit through. The slides are way too dense and there is too much information to absorb in the time given. It's almost as if she's speaking a stream-of-consciousness on the topic rather than teaching. The average test score is low but she curves high. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODE1MDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-04 02:08:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a very sweet person and super accommodating if you need the recordings you can just ask, but her exams are SO SO hard and it is nearly impossible to complete the study guide. I attended most lectures but found myself just copying the super dense slides. She did get thrown into the course last minute so it may improve with time. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzkwMjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-02 17:37:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class material is interesting, yet Samina makes it quite boring.  The weekly assignments are online & easy, but average exam scores for this class were terrible.  Her notes are not helpful and she didn't seem to know what she was talking about.  She is a nice woman and very accommodating, just a bad professor.  I didn't learn much from her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzkwMDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-02 17:31:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Samina makes a super interesting topic quite literally the most boring and difficult class I have taken thus far. To be fair, she does seem like a good person who got thrown into teaching this at the last minute. Because of this, her slides are impossible to follow and the class is disorganized. She is super soft spoken and hard to follow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Nzg5OTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-02 17:28:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Part 1: Samina found a way to make an easy class difficult.  Her lecture notes contain useless/confusing examples & speaking notes for herself rather than things that are useful to look back on. Her voice is monotoned & the lectures are unbearable to get through.  You're better off skipping the lectures & learning the material through the textbook","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzcxMzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-05-01 04:09:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class just wasn't structured well at all. Going to lectures was really boring and mostly not worth one's time. The study guides for the exam are helpful, but like 40 pages altogether and was way too much. The course content was interesting. The class had easy ways to get a good grade, however. I would try to take from another professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjY5MzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-04-20 00:35:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"She spitballs an insane amount of material in lecture. The amount of content she teaches is insane. On top of lectures you have to read the ENTIRE textbook. Her exams are not easy and her study guides take hours to complete. The study guides are roughly 20 pages, size 12 font typed-out once you answers the questions. Would not recommend to anyone. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.650763+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjY0OTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2898421","instructor_name":"Samina  Hossain","course_label":"soc134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2023-04-19 17:41:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Samina's kind &tries her best to accommodate w/ students. exams are difficult &uncurved scores are VERY low but it's curved high. Grade's dependent on weekly reading quizzes(not difficult, many attempts), 3 midterms, final, 3 news reflections (300 words max) & discussion participation(turning in a worksheet).  Lecture not mandatory & posted online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2898421","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:30.430851+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4OTIzNTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1606775","instructor_name":"Sandra Sulzer","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2011-08-16 19:47:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I do not recommend Sulzer at all.  She is very biased in her paper grading & favors specific students.  In addition, she has pop quizzes from the online readings and the questions to not pertain to important info. from the readings.  The Exam questions ask for specific numbers or random info that the author may have mentioned once.THIS CLASS SUCKED","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1606775","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:54.185562+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjAzNzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2338141","instructor_name":"Sarah Stefanos","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2019-04-16 15:58:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Stefanos is the best professor I have ever had. She has a lot of knowledge about the subject and had a pretty straightforward class. There are 7 homework assignments but you only need to do 5, a midterm essay, and a final essay. Assignments do require reading and take time but overall, a fairly easy class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2338141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:54.185562+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg1MDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2338141","instructor_name":"Sarah Stefanos","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2019-01-20 22:27:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Stefanos is clearly a very experienced sociologist. The class spanned a very interesting broad range of race history in America, and I thought the different material that Professor Stefanos chose for class was well thought out. Her lectures were somewhat structureless, and the class relied on the textbook and articles almost entirely.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2338141","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:54.185562+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDU3MDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2338141","instructor_name":"Sarah Stefanos","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-12-17 00:42:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Stefanos is a really good lecturer! The exams she gives are very specific and straight to the point and you are only graded based on 5 homework assignments throughout the whole semester and the two take home essays. Her lectures are interesting and relevant to everyday life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2338141","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:54.185562+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTc2ODE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2338141","instructor_name":"Sarah Stefanos","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2018-12-11 22:29:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Stefanos has such a big heart. She is probably my favorite professor at UW thus far. Lecture slides are posted online, so attendance isn't required unless there is an in class activity. She offers extra credit which can be a huge grade booster. Five homework assignments and two take home essay. Can get by without reading the textbook","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2338141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:35.932542+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODYyNzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2075385","instructor_name":"Taylan Acar","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-08-04 12:24:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taylan was a great professor. He genuinely cared how his students learned. The tests were somewhat difficult, as I feel the questions were ambiguous at times. However, Taylan fully took that into consideration and graded accordingly. I found the lectures very interesting and his humor kept the lectures light. I fully recommend Taylan as a professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2075385","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:35.932542+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NzQyMzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2075385","instructor_name":"Taylan Acar","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-06-20 18:38:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"He really cares about his students and makes class very enjoyable! He communicates with the class very well and understands we have a life outside of school and genuinely cares about our well-being. Very approachable about grades and works with you if there is a concern. Definitely take another class with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2075385","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:35.932542+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTM0Nzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2075385","instructor_name":"Taylan Acar","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-05-10 23:49:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eye-opening class! Though grading not super clear, Taylan handles a tough topic very well. He was very good in connecting his class to relevant issues on campus and beyond.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2075385","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:35.932542+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODY5Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2075385","instructor_name":"Taylan Acar","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-01-04 05:26:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course really opened my eyes to the race relations in the United States. It was great to have him as professor for the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2075385","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:35.932542+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjkyNTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2075385","instructor_name":"Taylan Acar","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-12-14 20:30:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor that is very passionate about the class. He really knew his stuff and I would highly recommend taking him for soc134 if you have the option!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2075385","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzUyMTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-01-18 22:29:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was VERY interesting, and I learned a lot. Prof. Baumgart is very funny and it was an enjoyable class. However, the tests have a lot of trick questions (choose the \"best\"), and my TA (who grades the papers) was really awful and gave no feedback. It's a cool class, but I wouldn't recommend for an easy A ethnic studies course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzQ5MTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2017-01-18 14:35:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zach was an awesome instructor. I learned so much in his class and the content is so interesting I could listen to him talk about it for hours. Overall the class isn't that difficult. 3 exams and 3 short papers. Would highly recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQxNjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-12-29 15:47:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was my favorite class all semester (and the only one I never skipped!) I've never been more interested/learned so much about a subject my entire life! Zach will truly be missed! He always sought to promote discussion in lecture, and presented the material in an interesting way, with many stats and examples to back up his claims. Very woke too!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTg2OTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2016-12-20 22:55:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Baumgart is a great teacher. I have learned a lot from him. He also is a hot tamale with extra spice! I zone out sometimes in class just looking at him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MDM3NTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-07-13 17:40:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Read the assigned material, go to every lecture, and you will get a great grade","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODY2NzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-05-19 12:18:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a good lecturer and kept everyone's attention. Exams were poorly written, you could know the concept clearly but get a question about it wrong. Papers were not graded fairly, the rubric given to us was different from the one that was used to grade every paper that semester, setting us up for failure.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODUyODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2015-05-17 21:09:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a bad choice for fulfilling ethnic studies, considering its a 4 credit intermediate level class. Although some seemed to struggle, I found the material pretty easy. If you read the book before hand, lecture just becomes a review for the important concepts. 3 short papers and 3 non-cumulative multiple choice exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTYxODcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-12-21 15:09:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely loved the textbook for this class. Most of those who are complaining about tests being difficult either a) did not come to lecture or b) did not read the assigned readings. That being said, come to the class you're paying so much to take and read what you're supposed to. Expectations are clear. Great course. Wish everyone had to take it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTIzNjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-12-17 19:16:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take Soc 134 with Professor Baumgart. He is very arrogant and thinks he is better than everyone else. He is very disorganized and goes over information in lecture way too fast. For the final exam he told us we would have the full 2 hours to take it but then at the exam he only let us have 50 minutes to take it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTIyNzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-12-17 18:08:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is pretty easy. 3 short papers and 3 non-cumulative tests. Attendance is not mandatory, but probably necessary to do well. Reading the textbook helps a lot. He seems kind of arrogant, but lectures are entertaining. Overall pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTYwOTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-12-05 14:31:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best classes I've had this semester. Professor Baumgart is hilarious and makes class fun. 3 tests and 3 papers. Tests are multiple choice. Read the book and go to lecture and you should do fine. Lecture isn't mandatory, but probably necessary. He doesn't post all the slides online. Overall, not the worst class I've taken.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODk0Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC134","course_id":"SOC 134","course_uid":"course_636497c01ee603e3a78b0225","review_date":"2014-11-25 20:04:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's obvious that Zach is new but he's learning. The class is very interesting and pretty easy. Read the book it really helps understand what is said in lecture. I don't know why this is a 4 credit course, I spend more time studying for my 3 credit classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]