[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:41.288433+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjE4Mjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1263706","instructor_name":"Adam Sechooler","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2010-05-17 13:50:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class material wasn't super interesting but you can't blame the teacher for that. Adam did a great job and you could tell he was passionate about the material. He's super nice and responsive to questions. Grading was extremely fair. This is just one of those required courses you have to take and I definitely recommend Adam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1263706","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:41.288433+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTAxMTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1263706","instructor_name":"Adam Sechooler","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2010-03-23 17:12:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Squirrely but nice.  His quirks are endearing.  The class, however, was a total waste of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1263706","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:41.288433+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODExMDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1263706","instructor_name":"Adam Sechooler","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2009-05-11 13:06:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Well just about done with this class. Learned NOTHING. What a waste of my time. Stay away from this TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1263706","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:41.288433+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTYwMTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1263706","instructor_name":"Adam Sechooler","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2009-03-23 23:58:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"What a terrible class. I'm sure it would be more interesting with a different teacher. He is monotonous, goes on for 20 minutes on stupid little tangents nobody care about, and is sheepish and BORING!!!! I understand that it is his first time teaching, but he really need to get a personality and some confidence. Ughhhh!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1263706","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDEwMzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2024-12-21 21:26:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"No exams! Participation in both section and lecture is mandatory but worth your time if you don't know qual and quant methods. Graded on two papers, two presentations, and attendance. Weekly quizzes can boost your grade a bit tho! Professor was really sweet and if you are a soc major, I would recommend going and talking with him about anything! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzc3NTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2024-05-06 16:21:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I realized about half way through the semester that this class has no exams! Everyone attends lecture anyway (there are small attendance checks). Chaeyoon is engaging and funny (although he sometimes goes off on tangents). The projects are cool, but don't procrastinate on them. Chill class. You get to research whatever you want.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzIyNjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2022-05-12 18:16:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Lim's lectures were always entertaining. The bulk of the class takes place in discussion though. Two big group projects, weekly readings and quizzes, and a couple other assignments throughout. No exams! Overall, I would definitely recommend this class, I've learned a lot and it'll be useful information regardless of what you choose to pursue.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjg1MDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2022-05-09 15:10:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Lim is an engaging lecturer! He clearly wants his students to succeed and is very approachable if you ever need extra assistance. There were lots of readings but they all correlated directly into what we were doing for the 2 projects throughout the semester. You learn a lot of practical information about sociological research. Would recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjMzMTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2021-12-22 18:00:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the best professor I've had so far at UW. Chaeyoon made a seemingly boring class into something that had pretty interesting lectures. The class is based on 2 research papers as well as weekly readings and weekly quizzes, but he gives the answers to the quizzes during lecture. You can tell that he definitely wants all of us to succeed!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDE3ODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2021-12-08 16:58:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Lim is one of my favorite professors so far at UW. He is very bubbly and energetic, and works to make lecture enjoyable. There are no tests in his class, just 2 research projects where you are able to research ANYTHING (some students did substance use, sex, etc) , as well as weekly lecture quizzes that he give the answers to in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDA3MzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2021-12-07 23:39:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a good professor! So bubbly and energetic even when the lecture is so early in the morning. I usually won't go to morning lectures if not mandatory but I honestly used to go just for him at the beginning of the semester. The class itself isn't that fun but not too bad. Definitely recommend this professor though!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTkzODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2021-04-21 20:19:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class has no exams, just weekly lecture quizzes that he gives the answers to in class and 2 group research projects. Lectures are kinda boring, but it is a research methods class so that's expected. He's pretty accommodating and tries to make lectures interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTQ0MjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2020-12-19 02:35:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lim is amazing! He is so sweet and really loves what he teaches. He was extremely gracious about COVID circumstances and really cares about his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDE5MTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2020-12-10 19:11:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lim was very knowledgable about the content of soc 357. He always came to lectures prepared and with a full schedule. Very enthusiastic about his work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDY4MjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2015-03-17 08:18:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stay away from this professor. You will struggle to understand his written and spoken English regarding class direction and quizzes. He is incredibly rude, very absent minded, scatter brained and extremely offensive. Impossible to score perfectly on any assignment. You will be frustrated trying to understand him and get a grade you deserve. *AVOID*","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDU3ODgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2015-03-13 00:55:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've had yet. He is one of the main reasons I switched out of the Sociology major. His mandatory lectures are unbelievably unclear & you find yourself leaving the lecture extremely frustrated every time. He tries to be funny, but in my opinion it comes off as distasteful and disruptive to the class. Do not take a class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzMwNDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2015-01-25 21:49:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lim is an extremely funny guy that shows immense excitement for the subject; a rarity for sociological methods. He is also good at communication and cares about your thoughts or theories.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:20.983967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzQxNzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1488174","instructor_name":"Gina Spitz","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2014-06-03 16:45:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course material is very dry, and for most of the semester, rarely used in class.  Assignments weren't difficult, but grading was often picky and not explained very well beforehand. Gina is very responsive to student feedback, and made an effort to improve the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1488174","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:20.983967+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTg3Mzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1488174","instructor_name":"Gina Spitz","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2014-05-07 14:07:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Assignments are very detailed and thus sometimes confusing. Class got better as the semester went on.  Lot of work in the first 10 weeks of class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1488174","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:18.059064+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDIxNjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:537723","instructor_name":"Jane Piliavin","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2018-08-10 13:52:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I actually really enjoyed Jane's class! I took it during the Summer and we had a small class so she was able to focus a bit more on each individual. Jane works fast and there are a lot of readings and assignment's but in the end, Jane is a fair grader!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/537723","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:18.059064+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDY5NjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:537723","instructor_name":"Jane Piliavin","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2012-07-06 03:19:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took the summer session and it sucks. Assginment are tedious and useless: it basically just a check whether you actually do the reading. Field research is pretty good but the paper format is unbearable. You have no freedom of thinking but to follow that stupid format, which is not good for free-thinking. Suggestion: take it before SOC 544","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/537723","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:18.059064+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMTM5OTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:537723","instructor_name":"Jane Piliavin","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2005-12-13 14:23:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"She should be teaching grad level classes.  She is unable to explain things on a level that most undergrads can understand.  Incredibly smart, but too smart for a beginning Methods class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/537723","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:55.117573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzEyNzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:793789","instructor_name":"Jean Grube","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2006-01-06 03:31:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of those professors that lazy students don't like because the class is a lot of work. But, she pushes you, so you learn a tremendous amount. All you have to do is go to class and do the readings, and she will guide you the rest of the way. One of the best 'teachers' I've had at UW, because a lot of professors do not engage at all with students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/793789","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDIyMzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2016-02-02 22:39:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Logan is the best teacher I have ever had, his wit, knowledge, humor, and complete virtue stand him along the rest, I learned so much from his personality that you don't see from other profs. He has a unique style, those math guys are always a little quirky.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:34.927368+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDM3OTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489257","instructor_name":"Jordan Conwell","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2020-04-09 04:35:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Conwell is an amazing professor. Easily one of the best professors in the department. He is straight up in what he expects from you, tries to make a boring subject interesting, and cares about his students. Posts readings but you don't actually have to read them. Just do the assignments and super easy weekly online quiz and you're good","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489257","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NzkyMTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2008-09-02 10:18:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ehh. Very average. Would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0Nzc1ODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2008-08-26 13:24:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the worst experience I had in college. I dreaded going to class because Kaelyn chooses students she likes, gives them A's and doesn't care about anyone else. Take any other teacher for SOC 357.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NzQxNjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2008-08-14 11:12:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would highly recommend staying away from this teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:50.100089+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NzM1MzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:570331","instructor_name":"Kaelyn Stiles","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2008-08-12 10:52:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst teachers I had in college. Biased, ignorant and simply a terrible teacher. I got 98s on the papers, B+s and A-s on the tests, went to every class and somehow got a B. Take another teacher for 357!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/570331","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:09.336319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTMzNDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2021-10-18 19:08:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Karem is a great professor and has a great teaching style. I really looked forward to his lectures and the group research projects.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDg4MjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2021-09-25 14:12:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Personally, I really liked Kerem! I thought that he was very knowledgable and that he honestly cared to help his students learn the material! I really appreciated Kerem's class and I was glad I got to be apart of it!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDgzODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2346999","instructor_name":"Kerem Morgul","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2021-09-22 18:17:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"We did two group projects during the 8-week summer term, first a survey project and then a qualitative interview project. We chose our own research topics/questions, so the projects were fun and motivating. Overall, Kerem was great and I learned a lot about sociology methods.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2346999","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:25.011380+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzY4MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2823498","instructor_name":"Max Besbris","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2023-01-23 17:21:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Professor Besbris! His lectures were interesting and engaging, and you can tell he knows a lot about the subject. Weekly quizzes on lecture material, readings, and two larger group research projects make up the class, as well as self-reported lecture attendance. I learned a lot in this class and Max is definitely a professor I'd take again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2823498","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTI5ODAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2025-05-02 03:11:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Grant is super knowledgeable and passionate about sociological research. The class during discussion sections is really interesting and engaging but I struggled a lot during lectures to stay engaged. Attendance is mandatory and items in lecture are included in the quizzes, also reviewing slides wasn't super helpful for me. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzA5MTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2020-05-16 02:12:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only showed up to lecture cuz it counts for some points, went on my computer the rest of the time. There are weekly online quizzes that go along with the posted lectures so piece of cake. Prof Grant is a really nice person and it was interesting to hear about her work as a sociologist. 12/10 take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjEwMDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2020-05-05 19:45:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super nice and understanding!! Makes her material interesting! Definitely would take another class by her","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTE2NjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2020-04-23 22:57:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Monica did a great job teaching soc 357. The content was very clear to follow and the workload was appropriate. There were about 8 homework assignments and weekly online quizzes. All of them were pretty easy. No final exam either. She did take attendance in class. Overall if you have to take soc 357 as a requirement, i would recommend her. Easy A!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTQ0NTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2016-12-17 13:02:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really not hard at all. The first couple of days may seem intimidating, but the work is not difficult . No exams, but 3 group projects that aren't that difficult. Weekly (T/F) quizzes based off of lecture with two chances to take them. She asks questions in lecture on TopHat as a means of taking attendance, but you really could answer them at home.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzI5MTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2016-12-04 21:46:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Monica is a brilliant professor and she has a lot of personal and academic experience with research methods herself. The class is based on quizzes, group projects, homework & discussion posts.  Group projects can be stressful at times with other classes considered but 357 is very manageable. I wish students gave her more respect than they do.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQ2NDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2016-05-11 20:52:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Grant is very sweet and wants her students to do well, but there are not any exams and participation is not necessary, so you don't have to go to class- EVER. Discussion twice a week that is mandatory with 3 group projects, and weekly true or false online quizzes that you have two chances to take. Very easy A overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDcyMjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2015-11-23 00:20:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are dry and boring. Her rubrics are so wordy that they start to confuse you. You have to take weekly quizzes (timed) and her questions are tricky with the wording. Don't take this class if you can avoid it. Not worth it at all.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDQ4MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2015-11-19 00:19:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"3 group projects(superb, you'll get research prep!) and 3 homework assignments along with weekly quizzes, all manageable and well spread out in the semester. She is such a nice professor and she always comes to lecture prepared! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:52.672269+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTY2NDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:987309","instructor_name":"Pamela Oliver","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2018-02-14 17:43:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her class is pretty easy. You have no exams, but you do have graded & ungraded quizzes based off readings. Reading is a must. You kind of have a lot of readings to do. Her lectures are boring, intimidating, rude, & passive aggressive. I needed to take this class as a graduation requirement, I would not take it if it were an option","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/987309","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:44.730082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDE3MzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819100","instructor_name":"Rahul Mahajan","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2014-04-10 03:21:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT take THIS course with HIM! He read off of powerpoints for class, many times he was unprepared, not even looking through the slides beforehand. We had weekly tests on the readings that were extremely difficult and based on the smallest details. He did not explain things well at all. Take this course with someone else!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:13.929888+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzc0ODMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:323155","instructor_name":"Shamus Khan","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2007-01-15 13:20:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Shamus!  I had him for 211 and was excited when I found out he was teaching 357.  Really a great professor, and he's still only a grad student.  Too bad he's leaving for Columbia after this year.  Very knowledgeable about anything Sociology, brings in lots of outside examples to make things clearer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/323155","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.186129+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDQ3MDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1767049","instructor_name":"Trevor Young-Hyman","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2014-04-16 11:31:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was helpful, responsive to emails, and clear in his grading; had high expectations but made a not-so-fun class like research methods super fun. Didn't hurt that he was also super cute!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1767049","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.186129+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjM1NTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1767049","instructor_name":"Trevor Young-Hyman","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2013-10-30 18:31:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"great","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1767049","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:37.909222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTU3NjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786657","instructor_name":"Zach Baumgart","course_label":"SOC357","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 357","course_uid":"course_8c0f7542356f64346bde176d","review_date":"2012-12-23 10:22:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was originally dreading this class, however, Zach made it really manageable. Although the information is dry, he makes it as understandable and interesting as possible. Also, rather than writing a huge research at the end, we had a poster presentation of our research, which was much more interesting and fun than a tedious paper. Great professor!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0}]