[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTQzMDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2013-04-16 10:50:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Adams spends most of the lectures telling irrelevant stories. This class was a lot harder than I expected because the tests were hard. He doesn't use a computer for anything (grades, powerpoint, etc) which can be annoying. If you are going to take this class, try to find a different professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjc4NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2013-01-20 10:40:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Adams is a really funny guy, however his lectures were often pointless. I attended every one and really didn't learn much of anything. They all consisted of stories, most of which didn't pertain to the topics being covered. Tests are HARD. I don't know a single person who did good on them. Test questions are the SMALLEST details.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTc5MDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-12-28 13:46:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was not what I was expecting.  Lectures contain a lot of stories, and the tests are not easy.  The exams are all multiple choice and true false, and the grading system is over thought and overcomplicated.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDc0NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-12-14 18:31:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Adams is a great and hilarious guy. If you ever have him be sure to introduce yourself and ask him about singing for the class. His exams are fair. I got and A on the first exam and B on the second. Some questions are hard. If you go to class take good notes and are good at comprehending what you read. You will do fine in this class. Very Fun!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODcyODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-11-21 12:01:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bert has interesting stories but that's all his lectures are. I don't feel like I have learned much in this class and the exams are difficult. I don't know one person who has done well on them. Every little detail you see, hear or read is fair game for exams. Mult choice and T/F exams but you need to pick the answer thats \"most correct\"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODMzOTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-11-14 14:25:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love this class! Bert is a great teacher, and he has a real life example for everything. He is hilarious and I love going to class just to hear him talk!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTE4NzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-10-27 18:17:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Adams is a great professor. He is one of those adorable old men who can lecture and tell you stories for a whole day. The course material is pretty easy, and the exams are fair. Keep up with the notes though! Attendance to discussion mandatory.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MDA2NTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-09-18 04:49:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bert is that awesome and funny old guy in your family who really enjoys going on tangents about random stuff, except he does it in a professional setting! So hilarious.  Learn to take GOOD notes in his class, go to discussion, READ the books and packet, and study hard.  Easy enough B to A if you work hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjI0MzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-05-18 02:14:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bert is darling. He's been teaching this class for a long time and knows a lot about his topic, and he tries to make it interesting. Tests are incredibly detailed. Any tiny detail in the readings is fair game for tests, but if you do the work, you'll get an A. Overall he's a funny and approachable professor, but I've heard the other prof is easier.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTU5MTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-05-09 13:19:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Adams is one of the rare gems Madison has to offer. He has been here forever, and has tons of funny and fascinating stories to share as a result. Interesting material if you care about the topic. Exams are fair. Read and go to class- not too much to ask- and you'll get a good grade. Very sweet and compassionate guy if you go to office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTU2OTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-05-09 03:01:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not gonna lie, I took this class to get an easy A because everyone said it was a piece of cake.. It wasnt. Adams made the material way more difficult than it needed to be and his information was outdated. He doesn't use lecture notes at all and there are 3 different books to read. If you take this class, don't take it with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTQyMzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-05-06 12:49:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Adams was amazing! He is so funny, and his lectures were always very interesting. His midterms were fair if you did the readings and attended class. I did about half of the readings and still got an AB or A in the class. He sings after his last lecture!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTI3Mzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-05-04 18:39:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bert attempts (and sometimes succeeds) to be funny. His lectures and books are VERY research based, meaning you will have to memorize many, many no named researchers and what they did. The exams are somewhat difficult. He mislead the entire class in the beginning that it would be an easy class, but don't be fooled. It's not.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Mzk3MDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-04-12 17:34:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an old, but funny man. He goes off on tangents and sometimes lectures are hard to follow because his outline is very brief. But overall it was a very interesting class. Exams were harder than expected, but if you do the reading and study, you'll be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Mzg4NzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-04-11 13:17:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is long and doesn't follow a clear path.  Bert is entertaining and really nice but the class is not always clear and he goes off on a lot of tangents and tells tons of random stories.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODAxNDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2009-05-09 14:28:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought the class overall was OK.  Dr. Adams is definitely the man, but the class was actually pretty challenging and my TA was horrible.  If you are good at memorizing stuff I would say go for it, but don't take this to get an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1Nzk0NzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2009-05-08 11:56:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is harder than you might think.  Read EVERYTHING, anything you read could be on an exam.  Tests are pretty hard. TA's were semi-helpful...but not really. Adams lectures are "story-oriented"...he explains things through stories, sometimes hard to pay attention. But hes so cute, and sings the last lecture! 3 tests no final, mandatory discussion","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTMyMDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-11-03 15:06:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"this guy is hilarious and super funny. there is only multiple choice exams...so yeah.. despite getting a C in the class, it was still hilarious. The multiple choice are kinda hard unless you study (I didn't) I should prob nothave taken it for credit. But yeah, it's not hard to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjU4NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2007-06-11 22:33:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Whew.  I think I just got an A in this class.  The exam questions can be very tricky!  You MUST read every single thing very carefully.  Anything can show up on exams.  Interesting lectures...the reading can be very boring at times.  Overall a pretty easy class, and a nice man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTk1NzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2007-05-21 17:30:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"The first few weeks are not very fun.  The readings are pretty long and boring.  You really don't have to do them all, but if you want an A you probably should.  He is pretty funny and you never know what you're gonna get when you go to lectures.  Some test questions are confusing, but overall it's an interesting class and he's a great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTQ0ODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2007-05-10 17:09:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is by far my favorite professor.  So funny and energetic!!! Tells funny and interesting stories to make class go by faster.  I actually loved going to his class! He's such a sweet old man!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTQxMDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2007-05-10 01:22:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bert was a really funny professor at times, which made the long lecture go by much more quickly.  My only complaint is that many of the questions on his exams had very confusing wording.  The TA agreed that it was sometimes unclear exactly what he was asking.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDk4NDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2007-05-02 18:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was by far my favorite class and Bert was by far my favorite teacher. He is funny, excited and interesting. The test clearly reflected the material and the reviews (which were lead by TA Deniz) were very very helpful. He is by far the most amazing professor I have ever had and this class was easy and interesting...I HIGHLY recommend it!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzYyMDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-04-25 16:35:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Are you kidding me?! unclear?! you must be a freshman. he gave out the easiest study guides. Half his exam came from post exams. he was incredibly clear. THE EASIEST class i've taken at UW (junior). Dont listen to the freshmen. take notes, go to lecture, and you're golden. he couldn't be any clearer. actually pretty interesting too. nice soc credit","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzMxMTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-04-19 18:38:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"i thought the class would be interesting but it was actually terrible. He is so unclear. TERRIBLE CLASS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzQxNzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-01-10 22:06:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Adams is a really funny, caring man. His tests asked really silly questions so that even if you read everything, there was a chance you read over that one thing he asks. He sort of misled the class saying how easy it would be to get an "A" even though many people who worked hard did not get that grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzM3ODcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-01-10 14:48:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Adams is a really funny, caring man.  His tests asked really silly questions so that even if you read everything, there was a chance you read over that one thing he asks. He sort of misled the class saying how easy it would be to get an "A" even though many people who worked hard did not get that grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjAzNTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-12-18 12:20:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"hes really funny. i didn't go to class after the first exam and I'm right on course for an A or an AB","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMTMxOTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-12-12 20:47:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"tells a lot of stories...makes class fun","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDMwNzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-12-01 21:27:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love this old man! He is hilarious!! The material is interesting, and when it's not, he tells funny stories to make it more interesting. Going to lectures makes the exams really easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDE5MTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-11-30 20:40:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hilarious. This is probably my favorite class for no other reason than I just like this guy's personality so much. He's really fun, full of little quips and interesting stories. The class isn't hard at all. I really enjoy it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTczNzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-11-22 19:56:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class and the professor tells many funny stories to keep the material interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTQxOTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-11-17 22:45:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"funny and nice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTA0NzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-11-14 21:27:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the easiest, most understandable classes I've ever taken. Read, study the night before & you're golden. Obviously a freshman class where lots of stupid questions are asked. Misleading in how college really is cuz its so easy. Hes lenient w/ the students unlike most profs. Im a jr & have never had a prof that lenient. A good prof, a great TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjcxMTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-10-31 19:34:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Even though he wrote the packet that we were assigned to read from... he made more sense in lecture, so I would suggest attending class. Besides, he's pretty funny. Hearing him talk about parenting and sexuality is never boring. Only problem: I found myself unwillingly dozing off, esp. Mondays due to the comfy seats in IngrahamB10. Don't do that!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNTMwMDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-09-20 11:40:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMDY1Mjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-07-27 13:02:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher. Very funny and interactive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTIzNTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-05-08 14:01:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is one of the worst classes I've taken.  The lectures are so boring that attendance is difficult.  The tests are shockingly difficult and detail-oriented.  Also, the content of the actual class is pretty inane.  I don't recommend this to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTg1MTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-24 18:39:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's boring... and finds the most random things to test you on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjgwMzg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-14 14:10:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"what we learned was easy and interesting information but the questions on tests were extremely ambiguous. you could study for hours and fail. a nice guy but very unfair and not understanding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjY3NzQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-14 12:02:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures can get long and readings are boring, but tests aren't very tough if you study some.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDg0NjI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-02-11 17:10:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures and the readings are really boring and the tests arent even that easy. you actually have to do all the readings cause he picks little things out of them. its definately not an easy A, you have to read a lot and study pretty well for the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTQ2Mjg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-02-02 19:14:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"May get a little (lot) boring at times, but isn't that bad. Tests are straight forward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzc1NDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-01-25 19:18:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved him to death. If you want to do well, then study and use your common sense. Take the test slow and you'll be fine. These people are complaining for no reason hello you're in college you can't just be given an A anymore. Im proof it can be done.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDk0NjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-01-03 20:48:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"the lectures were interesting...lots of stories but not helpful at all. like they say you can study all you want but crossing your fingers and guessing is all you can do. HAVE FUN....NOT!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTM2ODk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-25 22:40:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can read and study every word you're assigned but that doesn't mean you'll do well on the tests. Studying and a lot of guessing is what it turned into. I was told to take this class for an easy grade, not the case at all though. So don't think this is an easy A...the exact opposite!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDM1MDA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-16 11:52:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great professor.  The first two tests I slacked on and thus didn't get a good grade, but the third one I studied a ton for and did awesome.  You just have to apply yourself and study.  Be sure to read and it really helps if you take the practice/old tests from the internet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzg2Njk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-15 22:45:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"prof loves to make jokes... its pretty entertaining.  tests moderately difficult- read the book","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzY3NTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-07 17:23:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures amusing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDE4MDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-03 16:25:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very funny and entertaining professor, it is sometimes hard to follow what he is saying though. You really need to take good notes and read to get a good grade in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTE0NjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-02 18:36:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny guy, but I agree, the tests are misleading and all you can do is cross your fingers and guess.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTA3Nzk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-02 17:40:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures very entertaining. very funny, cute old man. tests much harder than expected because questions worded to trip you up. do the readings and take good notes in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODI2MjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-01 23:58:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I leave his lectures feeling good about myself. The only bad thing is that the only thing you are graded on are the exams so if you arent a good test-taker then this might not be the class for you. You also need to go to the lectures but they are entertaining. Great Prof!! One of my fav!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODE1NzE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-12-01 22:34:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very entertaining in lecture, but I agree, his tests are awful.  Study like none other and just hope you can pull off a B.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mjg5Nzg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-11-13 22:30:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"his tests are very unclear and misworded. he intentionally tries to trick his students into failing. i am unsatisfied with his tests though entertained by his lectures. i studied for a total of 24 hours for his exam and i received a %61 because his exam was very nebulous. DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTQyNjQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-11-11 19:31:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you talk to him during office hours he is extremely helpful. Take pass/fail!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDM3MzQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-11-10 21:17:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:56.117845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDkzODA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:404704","instructor_name":"Bert Adams","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2004-05-07 23:41:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really cute old man & very entertaining, however he made everything seem way easier than the exams actually were.  You seriously need to read & study the book as well as attend all lectures to do well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/404704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODQxMzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2010-12-01 21:35:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"great prof with a sense of humor. lectures are engaging and mandatory if you want to get your clicker points. exams are very fair and come straight from lecture, essays given beforehand","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDAzOTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2010-04-15 20:57:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Professor MacDonald is a great teacher for Marriage and Family. She shares a lot of her own life experiences with her students and is always open for questions/comments. Tests are easy, she wants everyone to do well in her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODU4MTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-10-08 22:38:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"AWESOME PROFESSOR. The class was engaging and easy if you actually showed up! Fun professor with great sense of humor and always willing to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzI2OTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-04-22 05:01:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher but very liberal and a flaming feminist. Definitely the most interesting class I took this semester. Clicker tests are annoying. Lectures usually incorporate videos and are interesting. Read the text pages and books she assigns and you'll be golden. Its hard to do badly on a test if you memorize the essay sheet. Overall good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzEyMjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-04-18 15:59:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love this class.  It very interesting.  Good movies during lecture.  The tests are very fair...and easy...clicker questions make class mandatory--but they are easy...and there is extra credit!  one paper-7 pages, annoying to write, but not hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzE2NDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-10-25 16:28:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"she's the worst professor to ever walk the earth. she needs to be medicated thoroughly, retrained to communicate with other humans, and have her teaching license taken away. i also got an A but wished i had died instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODkwMjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-05-15 16:30:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was extremely rude and made students feel uncomfortable to speak up in class.  Definitely needed to be in control of everything including her students and TAs.  Seriously, not a cool woman.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzUwMjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-04-23 16:02:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures do include movies/powerpoint/music so they aren't horrible, but the multiple choice test questions are very ambiguous.  She is kind of rude to the TA's and makes them run around the lecture hall with a microphone.  She asks for questions and is mean to kids who ask them.  Not my favorite class... and I thought I would love it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzI4MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-04-19 07:25:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor I've ever had, and I'm getting an A in the class! (Only because I'm a SOC major)  Seriously, the material is interesting but she DESTROYS it with her horribly organized lectures and constant need to overly-involve the audience.  Class is TOO structured!  She ALMOST made me want to drop my major, SO bad! Treats her TA's HORRIBLY!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzAwMTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-04-12 18:39:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the probably the worst teacher on campus. It is the longest 75 minutes of my life when I have to listen to her talk. She just doesn't know how to communicate to other people. The material is boring and common sense. The only reason you have to go to lecture is because 10% of your grade depends on you answering daily "clicker question".","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjk4NDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-04-12 14:01:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"She speeds through the lectures and forces nervous students to speak into microphones to ask or answer questions. She presents interesting subject matter in a BORING way. Exam essay questions are graded pretty harshly, but it's not too bad if you know the material. She words multiple choice questions ambiguous way, sometimes causing a lower grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjI0NTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2006-03-28 17:50:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily the most terrible class I've taken here.  Aside from the obnoxiously unidimensional nature of the class (ie: adamant feminism, extremist liberalism), it's horribly disorganized and they try to take away the "blow-off" mentality of sociology classes by grading essays and papers with a chip on their shoulders.  DONT TAKE THIS CLASS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNTI0MjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-09-19 07:09:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMDA2MDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-07-08 17:15:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"We are very lucky to have Cameron teaching. She taught at Ivy league schools, and you can tell. She is amazing at what she does, and really helps you learn a lot. Do all the extra credit that you can (which is really helpful, her class is based on 100 points..so one extra credit point is 1% on your grade--VERY NICE)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODgwNzE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-22 14:19:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests aren't terribly difficult, but graded pretty harshly.  Material is interesting in spots.  Seems to be a huge feminist with a chip on her shoulder.  Discussions are usually fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Nzk3Njk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-21 15:20:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"She seems mean. The way she barks orders at the slideshow lady is just rude, but I don't even think she realizes that she's doing it. The material is interesting, but she isn't.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzE2MTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-06 16:49:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"She really presents the material in a very interesting way (with guest speakers, video clips, etc.) SHE ALSO GIVES EXTRA CREDIT. The material is not hard at all. The essays she gives before the exam: KNOW THEM ALL BY HEART AND EVERY DETAIL. She grades the exams somewhat difficult but the mat. isn't.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njk3Nzc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-06 13:32:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very straight forward and to the point in lecture. For exams, she gives out a sheet a week or two before the exam with all the possible essay questions on it, and if those arent used in the essay section, she can use it in a different part of the exam. Offers E.C. Good fun professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:05.703054+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTk0OTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:479163","instructor_name":"Cameron MacDonald","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-01-30 17:37:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shes a great teacher and incorporates vidoes,tv and music into lectures. Interesting class and she offeres extra credit!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/479163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:29.764049+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjg3MTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1502634","instructor_name":"Christine Schwartz","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2013-05-06 15:36:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nicest lady ever, actually wants you to do well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1502634","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:29.764049+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTY2Nzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1502634","instructor_name":"Christine Schwartz","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2013-04-19 15:45:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Schwartz was probably my favorite professor. What she goes over in lecture is whats on the test, so I'd recommend not skipping. Plus you have to answer EASY clicker questions before and after class on the readings for attendance worth a pt each.  Overall I enjoyed the class, the only thing I didn't liker were the 3 350 word news reflections.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1502634","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:50.725060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODgyNDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679663","instructor_name":"Elena Hight","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-06-02 04:03:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material was constructed in an interesting way, even if lectures are a little long/boring. You don't have to read the textbook to do well, but it definitely helps. Grading is lenient and professor works with students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679663","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:50.725060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjIyNzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679663","instructor_name":"Elena Hight","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-04-26 05:16:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take her! This course is very interesting and easy and Prof Hight is extremely nice and caring! She's willing to offer help outside the class which makes assignments and papers a lot easier. Take SOC 120 with her if you need a 4 cr social science class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679663","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:50.725060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTgyMTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679663","instructor_name":"Elena Hight","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-04-20 16:37:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof is super nice and clearly cares about the material she's teaching about. Super understanding when it comes to personal issues that could affect your classwork or cause you to need an extension. Interesting lectures, good lecturer. Overall I recommend the prof and the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679663","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:50.725060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDcwNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679663","instructor_name":"Elena Hight","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-03-24 20:56:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice professor. Very patient, class is not difficult but very interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679663","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODgyNDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2025-11-17 17:43:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Elwert was a really good teacher, sometimes the lectures become boring and content heavy but it's a really easy class. His exams are very difficult, so study but there's no final!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzM2MDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2025-10-20 23:36:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Elwert is a great lecturer and is very knowledgable in his field. I recommend attending lectures, as the tests are very lecture heavy and are difficult! Though I enjoy his teaching, I think Elwert prides himself on the fact that his tests are so hard, as he has a built in curve to make his scores look better. Overall a manageable class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgzNjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2025-01-22 00:12:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were posted online so not many people came to them. There are only 2 exams total and they are not that bad as long as you study and remember information from the lectures. The readings and HW assignments are not that bad and the stuff you read will most likely be in the lectures. Also was not a huge fan of discussions. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDM1ODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-12-25 17:11:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Elwert's sociology class covers a lot of material, but the exams are unclear, and he provides vague advice during office hours, making tasks seem easier/simpler than they are. Grading is tough, and it takes over a month to receive grades on exams and essays. Additionally, he is often rude and impatient with his TAs, who work hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzU1OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-12-23 14:07:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very kind and caring professor, people saying he crashed out over people not attending lectures arent giving whole story. he just wants people to do good in his class and noticed a correlation with people who dont go to lecture and people who did poorly on his tests. Tests are hard so study everything, start collecting articles sooner, trust me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTA4NjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-12-05 01:05:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"This entry-level course was harder than expected and tanked my GPA. His lectures are extremely boring and he yelled at our class for no one showing up when he willingly posts video lectures online. Overall did not enjoy this class the two exams you take all semester are extremely hard and not graded nicely. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDg5MTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-12-03 23:58:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Introductory course with graduate-level expectations. Unfortunately, Felix started yelling and crashing out on our lecture because \"too many people are watching virtually\". Why would you offer it if you are going to complain when people use it? Not up to my expectations for learning.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTQ5MDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-11-14 17:12:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"hes funny and cares about his work ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzY3NTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-09-26 15:24:25 +0000 UTC","comment":" nice but tough grader","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTE4MDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-04-21 02:31:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was entertaining to listen to; lectures were mainly just summaries of the pre-class readings. Tests cover ALL information, so thoroughly review before the exams - especially the specific statistics as they will probably require you to know the exact values. The news assignments are graded toughly and getting an A on them is competitive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDg2MTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-04-15 22:07:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"(Fall 2020) This course is very content heavy and may be difficult for some people, however, the content is applicable anywhere and just generally interesting. He is very direct during lectures which is nice. The textbook was a \"easy\" read but again, could be content heavy. \nI recommend a lot of flash cards and rewriting notes! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODE2MTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-02-01 01:33:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible professor, DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASS WITH PROF. ELWERT. He has a god complex and is one of the worst professors I have ever had to deal with. May God be with the students who suffer his course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzYwODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-01-17 03:04:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Elwert is a very intelligent and witty guy. I enjoyed his lectures and talking with him during office hours. The material is easy to grasp, but the things that are graded is hard bc there is so much. I loved Prof Elwert as a person, highly rec going to office hours. Sadly, this class is so hard to get an A in bc of the curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzUxMTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-01-14 00:56:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took this class for a social science hoping for an easy A, unfortunately that didn't work out to well. READ THE FREAKIN TEXTBOOK AND READINGS. It's literally the only thing tests and assignments are based on. Dr. Elwert is a great guy, and quite witty I'd say. TA's are helpful, you have to show up and actually participate in discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzMyNTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-01-11 00:54:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took for the easy A. Only 15% of 300 ppl get above an A. 4 things go into grade book, two major exams & two papers. The papers are 300 words BUT are graded very hard & have an extreme amt of rules to abide. Exams are graded on a big curve which is nice bc they were brutal. nice/ funny guy but lectures are long and boring. i hate soc so not my fav.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI0Mzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-12-21 22:21:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"discussions are mandatory, but lecture isn't. that being said, the key to success is reading the textbook and attending lecture and going to the professor or TAs for clarification is super helpful. prof. elwert is very approachable, but his class is very stats heavy and the tests can be difficult bc there's so much information to memorize.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTAzNTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-12-13 22:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Felix was decently engaging and was passionate about the class. But between the hard tests (lots to know about history, trends, and stats), news reflections, and readings, this class wasn't what I'd hoped it would be. News reflections had lots of criteria to fit into 300 words and my TA just handed us a worksheet for discussion. 18% get As","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjI1NjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-11-11 16:46:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures weren't boring; however, the exams were hard. It was hard to study for the exam and readings were incredibly boring. I wasted $50 for an online textbook for a class that I didn't need the credit for. Overall Felix Elwert kept the class engaged and was an interesting professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTUzNjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-10-25 21:00:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cool dude, and his lectures are very interesting. It's not all entirely stats, so he makes good points. He cares for his students and actually sounds interested when he gives lectures. The readings aren't bad at times. Just split the readings everyday until the due date. Otherwise it's an easy class!.. only if you actually read the material","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjgzMTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-01-16 00:42:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Elwert unfortunately has an egotistical way about him that makes his lectures hard to listen to. He does not provide clear directions or grading criteria for assignments and exam questions are extremely specific and statistical. Be prepared to read a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTg4Mjg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2020-12-23 22:46:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Elwert is a wonderful lecturer! The class is super interesting and he's passionate about sociology. The class is basically graded on two heavy exams and two papers, but if you attend lectures and take good notes then it's not an issue. I didn't even have to read any of the required readings/ textbook. I would recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTUwMzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2020-12-19 20:28:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was legitimately the hardest and worst class I've ever taken and I've taken all of the Ochems. What professor only gives out 18% A's after a curve?? He expects you to memorize every lecture slide and the entire textbook over the course of the semester for his absurd exams. Worst introductory sociology class ever, avoid Felix at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDE2NDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2020-12-10 16:33:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this class. Dr. Elwert does not like to give As and makes the tests nearly impossible. I am more worried about my grade in this class than my bio 152 and organic chemsitry course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTMwMTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2020-12-02 20:38:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams are on the harder side because he loves stats and data. The overall grade is curved. 2 exams (final not cumulative) and weekly quizzes on the textbook. He's got a cool accent and he's pretty funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzg1MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2020-11-09 01:56:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am sorry but I do not know where all these good reviews about Professor Elwert come from but the reality is that his lectures and curriculum are bad. I tend to look for the good aspects of my professors but this man doesn't understand his demographic is non-Sociology majors. He puts WAY to much detail into this lectures and is INCREDIBLY boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODIxNTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-04-17 13:16:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Elwert's lectures are very interesting. Although lecture isn't mandatory, the majority of what is on the test is covered thoroughly in lecture. He doesn't just summarize the textbook in lecture, but talks about many different interesting things. He comes off as strict at first but he's very fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjE2NDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-03-03 12:15:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVED taking his SOC 120 class. He has some strict grading policies for the papers you write, but they aren't hard to follow. You have to attend the discussion, but don't have to attend Lecture (but if you want an A you should attend lecture). The readings only require a cursory look if you attend lecture and discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTMzODQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-02-03 21:12:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's very passionate about Sociology and always tries to make lecture enjoyable. That said, lecture is definitely NOT required. His lectures are summaries of the readings, so if you do ALL the readings (and you should), you don't have to go to lecture. Make sure you thoroughly review the topics on his lecture slides for tests. No final. Good class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDYyMzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-01-16 19:07:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grading was unfair. He only allows a certain number of As. Therefore, you could get As on both midterms and still get a B. I got a C on participation even after participating constantly just because he doesnt want to give too many As. There is a LOT of reading for this class. Content of class is interesting but yet his lectures are boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDU1OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-01-15 19:57:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Felix is a very passionate lecturer, solid choice for a professor. Cares about students. He does a lot of review in lecture. Discussion section for this class is pretty pointless, but don't think this is an easy A. The class is only graded on 2 exams and 2 short writings. You have to remember stats and trends.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzM5MzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2017-12-26 17:49:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of readings, all of which I would recommend doing. Attendance is not mandatory since the lecture slides are posted online. Make sure you do well on the midterms and news reports, however, since the class is only graded on four things (2 exams and 2 short essays).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzM0MTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2017-12-25 18:19:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture slides are uploaded online the night before each lecture. About half of each lecture is review of the previous lecture, which is annoying as he then scrambles to finish the current lecture's material. Grade is mostly 2 short papers & 2 midterms(no final!). Midterms are HEAVILY based on lecture, readings are informational but not mandatory.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzE3NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2017-12-22 15:55:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture isn't mandatory but HIGHLY recommended, he clarifies things talked about in the readings. Lecture is interesting cause hes passionate and engaging. If you don't read, you won't pass. Grade is based on two midterms (no final during finals week), 2 news reflections (kinda hard but not too difficult), and weekly quizzes. Love his teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTY3MzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2017-11-27 12:52:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Elwert basically reads off all his slides and goes on lots of tangents- sometimes he spends 30 minutes on one slide. Grade is only based on 2 papers & 2 midterms. Lecture slides are available online which is nice. Wouldn't say this an easy A class but definitely study the slides & do the readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODcxNjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2017-03-02 12:10:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not even a real professor; but a guy on a power trip, basically. I'm a good student (double major, and a certificate, honors list) and this class was awful. SUPER disorganized, the exam questions were ambiguous & nit-picky. Not to mention, Felix is not nice - never in my life have I had another human being treat me with such disrespect as Felix.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mzk0NTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-12-08 17:10:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Felix was really good at giving lectures and explaining everything clear enough to understand. His lecture slides were organized and attendance is not mandatory for lecture. Discussion you have to talk a lot to get participation points. Some topics that were not covered in lecture may appear on the exams, he assigns a lot of reading for homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjAxNTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-11-16 14:24:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Felix is funny and has a cool accent. This class is pretty easy, only graded on 2 midterms and 2 short news reflections. He is really interested in the statistics so you'll have to memorize those. Section is really pointless, and you don't have to go to every lecture as long as you can get the notes from someone. Definitely have to read the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTMyNTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2014-03-21 10:24:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Elwert is very passionate about marriage in the family and that makes this course that much more interesting! He really like the statistics so make sure to have them memorized for the exam. Also even if he doesn't talk about the readings in lecture, expect them to be on the exam. Great course and great professor! I recommend him to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzI1NzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2014-01-09 14:05:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved this class. Professor Elwert is so enthusiastic about this course and is always willing to help students succeed. You must read all the required readings, not only from the textbook, but also from the articles he posts online. Tests are a bit difficult, but if you study hard enough, it's definitely possible to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQ5NzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2013-12-24 01:25:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Elwert is very enthusiastic about what he teaches and tries to instill that passion on to his students. Lecture and information was interesting, relevant information for anyone. A lot of readings, exams were fair if you studied the appropriate material and did the readings. Very helpful at office hours. Adorable accent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjA1NDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2013-12-18 17:53:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"for a 100 level class, the grading is definitely more difficult than expected. i would recommend attending lecture as he goes very in depth about the topics. print slides online. do the required readings, as there are questions about them on the exams. be prepared to put in time and effort. but overall very interesting class. he's very intelligent","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzY5NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-11-02 14:48:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Felix was fabulous. Super interesting and funny. Excellent speaker. Go to lecture and listen and you'll be golden for the exams. It was a crazy easy class but I actually enjoyed it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjgyNzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-05-15 01:24:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's extremely enthusiastic about sociology and he teaches it well. There are a lot of \"required\" readings but I never read any of them and I did pretty well. Everything is off lecture. When it comes to tests, KNOW YOUR STATS/NUMBERS/TRENDS! He loves putting those on tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjY2ODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-05-12 14:58:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor is really annoying. He assigns A LOT of reading. If you attend the lectures you shouldnt have a problem with getting a decent grade but the essays and discussion attendance are graded very harshly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMTQ0MDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-04-28 16:23:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is quite the character.  Felix is a bit odd but has so much passion for the class.  Simply go to lecture and you'll be fine exam stuff comes right of the slides so it's basically memorization.  Any reading info that will be on the exam he will make note of it during lecture.  Great professor, highly recommend the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5ODM1NDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-02-17 12:33:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor, the class is very interesting and he's so excited to teach the class. Often would jump across the stage with so much excitement with what he's talking about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5Nzg0NDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2012-01-30 14:55:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor.  Changes the syllabus two days before the final.  Very arrogant.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTgwMzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-11-07 19:09:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's incredibly helpful. He makes sure to ask if there are any questions even though its a lecture of 300. All of his powerpoint are well done as well. The readings can help just to refresh the lecture but aren't really necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODcyNzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2011-08-01 22:17:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Skinny German man. Cute accent. Gets through all material. Sections very useful. Answers all questions. Midterms, finals, and papers easy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjkyMjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2010-10-26 01:16:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Elwert teaches a huge lecture, but tried his best to be clear on the information and always accepts questions, even though there is also a corresponding discussion. Ultimately, he's a great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDc2OTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2009-12-05 17:59:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"class grade is made up of 3 exams, 1 paper, and section participation. must study to receive a good grade. don't slack off unless you want a bad grade. elwert is a good lecturer, slides are online. can be an easy A if you study before exams. all memorization. very interesting topics on the family.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDUyODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2009-12-02 12:45:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"U dont have to go to class, exams come right off the lecture slides, pretty easy to get an AB, first midterm was harder than expected, second one was a joke! 1 paper, not bad at all!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDEyNTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2009-11-22 15:04:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty neat guy with a cool sense of humor. Lecture is pretty boring, but exams are basically taken off of lecture slides that he provides to you. He "requires" you read the book and says it's fair game for exams but in lecture he'll single out pages of the book you need to read for the exams. Besides those pages, I never read the book and did fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2Mzg1OTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2009-11-17 19:37:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really helpful in office hours.  Easy to understand in lecture.  Makes clear powerpoints.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjY3MzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-12-22 23:46:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really funny professor.  Lecture is not mandatory, section is.  He takes questions from the exams off lecture slides, but don't skip lecture, he says things that aren't on the slides, but are on exams.  You really don't have to do the readings.  I did at first, but at the end stopped reading and I did fine on the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTk4Mzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-12-15 15:12:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams come straight off the lecture slides, so as long as you get the lecture slides you will do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTg0NDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-12-13 15:46:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"nice guy...lectures and readings are pretty useless, just look at the lecture slides and you should be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTc3NTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-12-12 16:55:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Like my predecessors, he is a weird guy.  Reading the book is completley useless.  For section statements, simply read one paragraph in the designated chapter and ask a question.  Go to lecture, but bring your cell phone because it is extremely long (1.25 hrs).  Make flashcards based on main points on lecture slide.  Discussion is ok.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTcwMTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-12-11 22:29:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great professor.  You have to go to class, reading the book will help you get an A.  He is very friendly and helpful.  The class is easy as long as you keep up with the lecture slides and reading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDQ4MjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-11-22 22:29:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is pretty easy.  It helps to go to the lectures, but he posts the slides online so it's not a big deal if you miss a few.  The required readings are definitely not completely necessary but I do think that they help.  Plus the material can be pretty interesting.  I recommend the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0ODY5NTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2008-10-14 19:42:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is sooooo weird. He spends half the time worrying about students leaving half way through rather than going on with lecture. You don't really have to read the reading just make sure you attend lecture. I would much rather have a professor I enjoy, he is irritating some what annoying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:18.571656+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODYwNjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1078412","instructor_name":"Felix Elwert","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2007-12-18 00:39:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class isn't hard but the prof is weird. GO to lecture, he gets almost all of the material for the test from them. Stopped reading the book after the first test and I still did better on the second test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1078412","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTk4NzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2017-05-03 14:12:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Participation does not count for lecture but does count for discussion. She is a nice lady but a lot of material on the lecture slides is taken directly out of the textbook. Graded based off of two easy exams and a 10pg paper, easy A.  The class has a very liberal viewpoint and those with conservative viewpoints are not accepted.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTg5NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-05-16 17:15:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures tended to be long and boring and seemingly unnecessary but Gina's personal stories were quite hilarious and made class bearable.  I almost never opened the book except before the midterms.  Professor Longo is extremely helpful and is there for all their students.  Would definitely take again!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQ2NjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-05-11 21:02:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gina is very funny and cares a lot about her students. Class is definitely not mandatory as long as you read through the lecture slides. The study guides she gives us are word for word the exam, so do those and you will do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDcyNTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-05-04 23:58:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Gina she always made class really interesting and easy to come to first thing in the morning. The research paper is geared towards freshman, so it's explained really well and spaced out throughout the semester. Definitely would take a class with her again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzkxODc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-04-27 11:51:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class, second semester sophomore year and loved her! Such a great, caring, funny teacher and the class is an easy A if you put in a little work! Only issue is that she is very clear about her political agenda, but even as a conservative person, I still really enjoyed her lectures and liked learning about why she has her opinions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzQ2MjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-04-21 12:30:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class as a second semester sophomore, and I had never met a professor that cared more about her students than Professor Longo. She genuinely cares about the success of her students in and out of her classroom. The class itself is really interesting too. 2 midterms, 1 final, 1 paper. Exams are very clearly based off the study guides.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Mjk4NTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-04-14 15:44:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Longo was a wonderful professor. She really looks to help students in any way she can, and wants everyone to do well in her course. The tests are LITERALLY material straight of the review sheets, so if you do them its an easy A. One 10 page paper, but she is so helpful and grading on it isn't harsh. Highly recommend this soc class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTM1ODA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-03-11 17:42:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Longo is funny. She uses a lot of personal examples in class. The midterms as VERY EASY if you know the study guide. There is one ten page paper, but you have all semester to do it. Overall a great professor who is ALWAYS willing to help. Attendance not needed to pass, but she takes attendance daily. I never opened the textbook - don't buy it.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODg2Mzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2016-01-06 09:22:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Longo was the nicest and most helpful professor I have ever had! She is also hilarious. She cares so much about her students and her kindness is infectious. The material is interesting and she is willing to help you with absolutely anything. She really made my first term paper a breeze.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","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":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMjEzMDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:602361","instructor_name":"Jessica Brown","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-09-07 09:20:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic TA. She made every discussion so much fun and so interesting. I really feel like I learned more in discussion than in lecture. She had great ways of making us all feel comfortable speaking in class. The atmosphere was great!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/602361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzQ1OTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2023-11-06 15:11:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the worst professor I have had at WashU. She is uncaring, and the way she speaks to us in class and writes her announcements (aggressive & rude: and she deleted them later!!!) demonstrates a poor attitude. Her lectures are biased and you must write papers according to her opinions to pass (lack of free thought). Don't take her classes!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjkxODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2023-10-20 01:42:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although she is passionate about what she teaches, she relies heavily on opinion and over-simplifying or ignoring opposing viewpoints. This makes it incredibly hard to write essays against those viewpoints. She also expects us to know more than what is taught in class or in the readings. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjkxMzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-05-09 23:31:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jill is a very wonderful professor who really cares about her students, she even gave us her phone number in case of crisis or emergency. Overall an amazing lecturer!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODg5MDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2022-02-28 16:37:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"She knows a lot about Sociology and you will learn a lot, but if you are in any way a conservative, keep your mouth shut. Bashes the Trump family any opportunity she can along with anti-vaxxers. Very closed minded politically and made me feel uncomfortable to ask questions. If you have the exact same opinions of her, you will enjoy the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTA5OTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2026-01-16 18:52:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were rambling, he called people out for leaving the room to go to the bathroom, if you were a minute late he called you out, his tests weren't that hard but just a not great class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjgwOTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2023-12-15 00:24:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I believe Prof Rogers cares about this course and is passionate about the topics in it but isnt the best lecturer. He doesn't create a very welcoming environment for his students and often calls students out/ignores questions. If you read the book you will understand more than if you only attend lecture. Read the book and attend discussion. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjQ5ODc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2023-12-13 17:23:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"He treats students like they're first graders. Anytime someone whispers to their friend or uses their phone he calls them out in front of everyone. I've never seen a professor spend so much time trying to embarrass students in front of the whole class, for things as trivial as whispering or using the bathroom.  Felt like he hates students. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.693989+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTU4OTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:265817","instructor_name":"Joel Rogers","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2005-04-18 23:44:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I sweat this guy's nuts. Seriously, best prof I've had ever.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/265817","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzMzNDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-10-29 23:42:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sweetest woman I have ever met. Lectures are mandatory for participation credit, but she allows a few skips like most professors. Extra credit on the exams also allow lenience for attendance. Definitely recommend not skipping because she is an amazing lecturer. Material isn't hard but it really gets you thinking about yourself and the world around","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTE2OTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-07-24 00:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katie was such a great professor! Her lectures were interesting and kept the class engaged. She was a very easy grader. All tests were open book and taken outside of class. She offered multiple extra credit opportunities and was a very understanding professor. Overall one of my favorite professors on campus!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODc2ODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-05-15 03:40:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Claims lectures are mandatory but you can skip 10 of them and still get over a 100% on the class so easily with all the extra credit opportunities","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzgyOTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-05-06 15:32:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was a great class to take. Katie was very accommodating to conflicts and issues that came up throughout the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTU0MTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-12-25 21:39:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sweetest woman ever. Her lectures are not required and many many many students skip it. She is a great lecturer and I found myself enjoying each lecture and skipping as few as possible. There is a lot of extra credit offered and no final exam. Midterms are online and open note. Easiest A ever. Would take over and over again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTI1Mzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-12-21 04:18:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not mandatory, but she makes them FUN, more importantly FUNNY, and not to mention- interesting! I wish she taught more classes at UW!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTc3MzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-10-16 23:17:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's literally the best teacher I've ever had. She has a very small workload, but it helps you learn and process the information so much better. No exams are a plus!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjEzNjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2018-03-02 09:48:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Favorite teacher when I went to Madison. Would recommend to anyone pursuing a career in Business, Science, or even Language arts. If I saw her today., I would cry tears of happiness.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:17.701863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ5NzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2314791","instructor_name":"Marcy Carlson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-12-17 21:00:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Carlson gives clear lectures that are great for taking notes. The tests only grade off of the lectures so super easy to study for. She is quite helpful and willing to help in hard situations. Heavily suggest taking her for a class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2314791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:17.701863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcxNjE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2314791","instructor_name":"Marcy Carlson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-12-02 23:33:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was pretty easy and interesting. I learned a lot about family life, and lecture attendance isn't required. We did have a textbook, but you don't need to read it to understand the content. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2314791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:17.701863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcxNTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2314791","instructor_name":"Marcy Carlson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-12-02 23:30:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was super interesting and really easy. TA was difficult to get in contact with but that was the only downside. Overall such an amazing professor and really cares about her students!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2314791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:17.701863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDUyNTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2314791","instructor_name":"Marcy Carlson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-05-13 20:07:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is super nice and helpful. Overall, the class is fairly easy as everything on the exams is taken from the lecture notes. No need to read the assigned material, everything in the chapter is covered during lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2314791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:17.701863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDM5NjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2314791","instructor_name":"Marcy Carlson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-05-11 19:19:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor was fine. Didn't find lectures super engaging or interesting. It's a good class for a sociology credit but the professor just reads off of the slides. Lectures are posted and attendance wasn't mandatory so it was easy to do well. Exams are very fair and reflection papers are easy as well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2314791","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:17.701863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODc5MDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2314791","instructor_name":"Marcy Carlson","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2024-01-14 07:13:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved this class. Professor Carlson was so caring and super approachable. You are graded on a few written reflections, five quizzes, and three exams (including the final). I would absolutely take one of her classes again.\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2314791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:49.763504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTA1Nzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2598757","instructor_name":"Miriam Barcus","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2020-07-14 01:46:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are never boring. Besides the textbook, I loved the documentary so much!!! You will enjoy the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2598757","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:49.763504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTAyNjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2598757","instructor_name":"Miriam Barcus","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2020-07-12 20:18:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was so fun, I took it online and I still felt like I was involved. She was very understanding and her lectures were super interesting. She's very passionate and I loved this class. It was interesting which made it easy to do the work. In addition, she wasn't all lecture/book, we used lots of podcasts and documentaries.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2598757","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:12.026835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODgwNjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2441110","instructor_name":"Sarah Frank","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-05-15 16:29:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frankie is an amazing lecturer. She truly wants to get to know who you are and she wants everyone to succeed. I recommend this class to everyone I talk to and you would be lucky to have her as your instructor. Tips about the class: show up. If you come to class everything else will come easy. One of the top lecturers at UW, so take this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2441110","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:12.026835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjI0NDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2441110","instructor_name":"Sarah Frank","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-04-18 19:01:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frankie is my absolute favorite professor so far here at UW. She is hilarious, personable, and makes lecture SO entertaining. Half of your grade will be participation points, so go to lecture, but honestly it's so enjoyable! I'm not sure how she does it, but she knows most to all of her students by name even though theres so many of us. Love her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2441110","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:12.026835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjAwNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2441110","instructor_name":"Sarah Frank","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-04-16 02:47:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frankie is one of the chillest professors you will ever have. The material is easy to understand and she really cares about her students. There are 3 online assessments that are open note and open book which you have 5 full days to take and 2 papers which you have 2 weeks to complete. Participation is 50% of the grade. Grading is super fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2441110","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:12.026835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTg3NjAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2441110","instructor_name":"Sarah Frank","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2019-04-13 21:11:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took marriage and family with Frankie and it was a great class. Two short reflection papers and 3 online assessments that are open note open book takes the pressure off big exams. She's a cool prof. and is welcoming to everybody. how many professors know all their students' names with 100 people in the class? Taking her again in the fall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2441110","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:03.659545+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTgyMjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2688263","instructor_name":"Sydney Alhadeff","course_label":"SOC120","course_id":"SOC 120","course_uid":"course_98ade9d46c01304a303c64be","review_date":"2021-04-20 16:41:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was my TA for Soc120! I loved her discussion section and she was really nice and funny. She was also super engaging. Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2688263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0}]