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But maybe this is all inexperience, maybe she'll improve...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1429531","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:21.494785+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTE5MjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3077802","instructor_name":"Alyssa  Mugavero","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2025-07-23 17:10:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a good TA. Cannot communicate well with her students. DONT GO! RUN if you see her. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3077802","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:21.494785+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDQzNTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3077802","instructor_name":"Alyssa  Mugavero","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2025-04-25 13:39:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is \"nice\" but in a fake way. She could not organize discussions well, got mad when we didn't talk without any guidance, mislead us on how we were supposed to write our exam and got mad when we didn't do well. She gets offended easily and plays the victim. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3077802","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:21.494785+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzEzMzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3077802","instructor_name":"Alyssa  Mugavero","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2025-02-26 23:57:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very Condescending. If you have any questions she is not able to answer them and ridicules you. Does not lead discussion well, goes in circles while trying to answer any question. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3077802","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:21.494785+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzEzMTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3077802","instructor_name":"Alyssa  Mugavero","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2025-02-26 22:57:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is easily one of the worst TA's for this course. Ralph is main professor but this TA is horrible. She doesn't stay on track during discussions, makes nothing clear, and is just lazy. She finds loopholes around excuses and does anything but actually try in the course. I encourage you to take this course, but if you see her as your TA, drop it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3077802","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzgyMzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2013-11-25 00:02:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is the best professor I've had on campus. She is interesting, engaging, and thought-provoking. To top it off, she actually cares about her students and makes sure everyone feels like they understand the material. Even if it's outside of your major, take 131 with Katele! You certainly won't regret it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzA5NzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2013-05-08 17:30:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is the best professor on campus hands down. I have never left a class and have been sad that there were no more lectures. I will truly miss this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTgyMzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2013-04-22 22:22:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"There's a reason there are so many green faces for Katele. I left the last day with my jaw dragging on the floor. This class is a must-take in my opinion. Truly an inspirational lady that demands hard work and effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjkyNTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2013-01-24 15:35:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher. Amazing Class. Exams are hard but fair. Does not curve. Class averages are BC. Very interesting class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTE1NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-18 17:54:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting class. Katele is great during lectures and brings in several high profile guest lecturers. The material is not too complicated, but the tests are harder than anticipated and really test to see if you know the details. Great class if you're interested in Law.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDkwNzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-16 17:48:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katale makes lecture engaging and makes attending class enjoyable. If you attend lecture and read the assigned material you should have no trouble receiving an A. She is by far my favorite professor.I loved this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDg0MDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-15 20:01:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is an absolutely fantastic lecturer. She makes class interesting and enjoyable to attend. I would recommend this class to EVERYONE who is even a little bit interested in Criminal Justice. However, this is an extremely difficult class, prepare to put a LOT of work in, but it's worth it. Make sure you don't put off studying for exams!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDU1MjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-13 13:43:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Words cannot explain how phenomenal Katele is. She is so passionate about teaching and does an excellent job of conveying the material in an interesting, fun and dynamic manner. You cannot skip lecture but you will NOT want to. I will be taking another class of hers as soon as possible. The class is very tough but Katele's teaching is superb.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDU0NDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-13 12:52:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have any interest in Criminal Justice, TAKE 131 WITH KATELE! By far the best and my favorite lecturer so far. She really wants to get to know you and help you as much as possible. go to office hours, she is an amazing person. Can't say enough wonderful things about her. BUT, definitely not an easy class. Worth the work you put into it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDU0Mjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-13 12:38:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I recommend this course to anyone interested or not in legal studies. Katele has had such an impact on me and has inspired me to pursue a major or certificate in legal studies. She makes an effort to know everyone's names in the huge lectures. She makes power-lectures interesting and keeps your attention. Those who work hard will succeed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDUzOTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-13 12:16:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"A truly remarkable professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDIyMzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-12-11 15:15:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is fantastic. She makes an effort to learn almost every student's name, makes the class super interesting and fun. I actually looked forward to getting up and going to this class. She has strengthened my want to work in the criminal justice field. Everyone should take this class!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzc1NzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-11-04 18:48:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is my favorite person in the world. Not only is she hilarious and adorable, her lectures are clear and easy to follow even though the material is hard. I feel spoiled having her my first semester of college, cause I can't imagine any other professor living up to her...!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjU0MjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-09-20 17:44:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is seriously my favorite professor of all time!  She insists on being called Katele and her lectures are the farthest thing from boring!  The class is a lot of reading and you do need to study but trust me, take it!  She goes above and beyond to make help you and make the class awesome.  I'd recommend it to anyone!  (I'm a microbiology major!!)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNTExNTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2012-07-23 23:21:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took her class 3 years ago, and I wish I could take it again! I'm not a morning person by any means, but I remember leaping out of bed on T/R mornings to get a front row seat to listen to this brilliant woman. There is a lot of reading material, but it is all relevant and interesting. TAKE HER! (I'm a Kines major - this class is for everyone!)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjQxNDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2011-12-30 02:00:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Holy smokes. Katele is PHENOMENAL. If you have the opportunity to take 131 with her, DO IT. Interesting lectures that provide both sides of an arument and the readings really compliment lectures. Tests are challenging, but if you study well you'll have no problem. Best professor I've had at UW and I'm in my third year.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjA3NzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2011-12-22 22:02:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm only a freshman but I feel like I am going to be spoiled now that I had Katele for my first semester. Her spunky personality is engaging.If you have her for criminal justice, she brings in a lot of interesting guest speakers who accompany the unit well. I learned so much in her class and became a better person and citizen! TAKE THIS CLASS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTc0NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2011-12-19 20:29:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"She obviously loves teaching and cares for her students. Wonderful lady. Yes, it's difficult but so very interesting. Best teacher, professor or not, at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDUzMzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2011-12-10 17:36:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"AWESOME. One of the best professors I have had so far. She explains everything sooo clearly and makes it very easy to understand. The class is challenging but the information is really interesting so reading doesn't seem like a chore. She changed the way I think about the criminal justice system!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzcyMDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2011-12-03 19:41:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVE LOVE LOVE Katele. The best professor that I have had her at the UW. She is so incredibly passionate about what she is teaching and makes it extremely interesting. Her examples really make the class relevant to everyday life. She is absolutely hilarious and even talks about how she is kind of crazy. If you can, take her class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzYzNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2011-12-02 15:51:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is an AWESOME professor.  Even if criminology isn't your cup of tea, if you need humanities credits..... take this class.  Genuinely interesting. Katele is funny, intelligent and passionate.  This is a power lecture, but it doesnt feel like it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDE4OTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-12-21 22:21:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taking her lectures makes my day! The exams are pretty tough though, but I never regret about taking this her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDE2Nzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-12-21 18:09:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lecturer! Lots of assigned reading, which Katele doesn't merely repeat during lecture. Brings in highly relevant guest speakers often. Take this class no matter your major: you'll walk away with a completely different understanding of your rights and the criminal justice system.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTc4MDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-12-17 12:41:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome. Soc/LS 131 is a very interesting course, especially with Katele, who presents everything in a clear and entertaining way. It's not easy, but it isn't hard either if you go to every lecture (which you'll want to), do all the readings, and study. Unfortunately she has cancer but she expects to make a full recovery.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTM4NjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-12-14 15:59:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is honestly one of the best professors I've ever encountered! She's upbeat, personal,and keeps things moving along quickly! Her class is very difficult though, but I honestly recommend it to any (not just soc majors). She's honestly a wonderful teacher! Do the readings, and attend lecture, and study study study!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODYxOTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-12-04 22:46:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is by far the best professor I will have in college, no doubt about it. If you plan on taking 131, half of the importance of the class is taking it with her. Another professor wouldn't make the class like she does.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODYwNzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-12-04 17:54:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"her lecture is awesome!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODM0Njg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-11-30 20:29:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele was the best teacher I have ever had. She makes class extremely fun and interesting. You must attend lecture and read the text in order to well on the tests but her tests are most definitely fair. TAKE THIS CLASS! Katele actually makes the class fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTY5NTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-04-08 23:57:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele was the BEST professor I have had in my entire college career. She created a class that even I, a person who CANNOT wake up, wanted to go to and stayed awake in at 9:30 am. The class is not so easy, but very manageable if you do the reading. She is also incredible to just talk to in office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjE5MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-12-21 21:52:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class!Katele is a great teacher, she is very. The class is kinda difficult but if you go to lecture and read it is easy to get a good grade. I would recomend this class to anyone intrested in law or criminal justice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjAzNjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-12-19 14:41:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is an amazing professor. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the material. Her exams are tough, you need to study super hard to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTY4MDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-12-16 00:10:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is AMAZING! Best instructor I've had at UW. She's passionate about law & truly cares about her students. She has a great sense of humor, is well organized, & makes lectures an interactive learning experience. I GUARANTEE you WILL learn something valuable. If u read the text closely there's no reason you shouldnt get a decent grade. TAKE HER!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTY0MzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-12-15 18:51:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I used this website to decide to take this teacher based on its overwhelmingly postive reviews; I am now using this website to tell YOU that this teacher is deserving of all of them. How good can a teacher really be? Find out by taking this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTYxOTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2008-12-11 11:18:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"amazing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MTk4MzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2008-03-25 10:48:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome class. Not easy, but she makes it a great experience. It is definitely a class I will remember.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDM0NjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2008-01-23 14:42:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"by far the best class i've ever taken. like ppl have said, class is very tough but 100% worth it. lectures were a ton of fun to go to w/ katele and material was super interesting. definitely make sure you know the reader articles very well; go to lectures because she makes everything very clear and you get to hear about her dogs and her yell at ppl","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTQxNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2008-01-03 20:13:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"best professor ive ever had, but not an easy A by any means. i attended every lecture and read all the material (which is substantial but not totally overwhelming) and still got a B. Her grading on the essays is just too picky; your grade doesnt represent how much you learn in the class. all and all still 100% worth taking since shes amazing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTQwNDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2008-01-03 17:21:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor that I have ever had.  She truly cares for her students and really knows the material being taught.  Her exams are very difficult, and you will work a lot in this class, but she makes it all worth it.  Take this class if you have even the slightest interest in law and justice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTAyOTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2007-12-23 22:57:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Katele is probably the best professor I've had at Madison- very clear, very interesting, and very fun! She's also highly approachable outside of class- she wrote a great recommendation for me. Its hard, but worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODkxMDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2007-12-21 12:47:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Well, well katele is very entertaining and a little scary at first, and a little rude, disc sections were useless, but those tests are hard, i repeat, HARD....so read and know the material because her style is to separate the As from the Bs...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODc5Mzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2007-12-19 22:59:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"ridiculous exams and extreme amount of reading- take it with someone else!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODc0NDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2007-12-19 14:04:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing!  She's by far my favorite professor...the class was definitely challenging but so worth the hit to my GPA.  Lectures are interesting and she makes it worth attending.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODI3ODQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2007-12-13 22:07:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the funniest professor I think Ive had at Madison.  Good material too, very relevent to the major (obviously) but also to life.  Recommendation: tell her that you love poodles on the first day of class...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjU5ODM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2007-06-12 11:49:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't be scared by the first day. Katele is demanding but is one of the best professor's I've had in Madison. She really knows her stuff and makes lecture fun to attend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDU2Nzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2007-04-24 19:45:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher. The class is interesting. Go to lecture and read the text book.  The reader is fairly interesting and the text is an easy read. She really wants people to do well and learn. take this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODQ4MTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2006-05-08 20:50:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny, great teacher, tests are hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Njc2OTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2005-05-16 11:44:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"umm yeah i think she's crazy... but it kept me entertained and interested in the class.  not exactly an easy intro course, i wouldn't recommend taking it unless you're interested in the subject.  she's mostly helpful unless someone asks a "dumb" question. she also has a tendency to interrupt people.  most people liked her, but she kind of scared me","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDgzNjU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2005-04-25 22:05:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a great professor who bends over backwards for her students.  She is a very interesting person and is extremely organized.  The class is never dull, and I feel that I have learned a lot from her and the material she assigns.  There is quite a bit of reading to do, but nothing outrageous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDU5NjM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2005-04-25 17:59:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katele is a great professor. She's hilarious which definitely keeps you interested. This class isn't an easy A, its alot of work but definitely worth it. The exams are fair and she is always available for help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTg0MDc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2005-04-19 11:53:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Irene is AMAZING! If you're at all interested in the legal studies field, this class should convince you to go that route.  Very funny, very personable, but gets down to business when necessary.  The tests are difficult, but if you put the effort in you'll get the grades.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjM2NTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2005-01-14 16:34:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's not easy, but she keeps the lectures interesting, and the subject matter is really cool","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTQxOTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2005-01-13 08:45:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Irene is awesome! She's a great lecturer and I never missed a class. I really recommend her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTM3MTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2004-12-17 01:05:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Irene is great. Her lectures are interesting, her enthusiasm is off the wall, and quite frankly you never know what she'll come up with. She's well prepared, great to talk to in person, and extremely helpful. The class isn't easy but it's not impossible, especially if you're interested! You'll laugh","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Nzc0MTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2004-12-10 15:42:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"do NOT take this class for an easy A if you're not interested in criminal justice....it was very hard for an intro class, lots of reading and very hard essay exams.  i'm sure legal studies majors had an easier time","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjQ5OTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"LEGALST131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2004-12-09 16:49:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Professor Katele! She's awesome! The material is interesting, and she's witty and fun! Tests are very fair and she's very helpful whenever you need it! I would recommend this class and another other class taught by Professor Katele! Katele: "Smart is pretty!"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzkwMDI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2004-11-02 21:47:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"she sucks...she thought she was funny, but she wasn't....she was scary.  stay away from this clss, it's no good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjAwNjM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2004-05-18 19:38:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor!  Very funny, keeps you wide awake for the entire power lecture. Material was interesting and tests were very fair. Not a very hard class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:46.001909+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTQ1NzA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:385219","instructor_name":"Irene Katele","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2004-04-14 07:26:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is so cool. She is absolutely hilarious- there is not one class period where she doesn't make everyone laugh out loud. Her tests are extremely fair. By far the very best professor I have ever had here at Wisconsin.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/385219","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjcwODA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2010-10-19 14:07:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"No, you don't need to go to class to get the information you'll be tested on. You could feasibly get an A and never attend a lecture. But this prof takes the Socratic method to a whole new level, seriously taking responses to difficult issues into account, and challenging them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTg2MzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-09-13 18:48:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Talked way too much, impossible to deteremine what is what is relevant during lectures. It was very hard to pay attention to him. Tests really angered me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MDI5OTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-07-10 15:42:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  Extremely knowledgebale on subject.  Interesting material. If you take good notes in lectures, the readings aren't necessary, (but there is a lot).  Grading system sucked- just 2 exams, and they were almost all True/False questions.  It was so easy that he had to curve it down. Overall very good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MDI5ODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-07-10 15:36:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  Extremely knowledgebale on subject.  Interesting material. If you take good notes in lectures, the readings aren't necessary, (but there is a lot).  Grading system sucked- just 2 exams, and they were almost all True/False questions.  It was so easy that he had to curve it down. Overall very good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODc4MDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-05-21 03:37:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Shoemaker is great. His readings are all relevant and he does a great job of mixing both historical works and contemporary trials. Lectures can be a bit long but he goes over the material well. Very helpful and interesting. Take his classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODUxODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-05-16 20:44:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Can always make the class laugh with his mostly lame jokes. He grows on you as the semester progresses. Interesting material, but its hard to get through power lectures. Exams were mostly true/false, but the final was cumulative and worth 50% of the total grade!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODQzMzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-05-15 04:27:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The funniest professor EVER- so witty and dry. And I loved this class and if there's confusion on the readings, he's very helpful in his clarifications.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzY3NjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-05-05 13:03:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't not take the legal studies class. Lectures are incredibly boring and the readings are even worse.  If you don't listen to me and decide to take the class, you'll see what I mean the first week or so...drop the class.  I'm also very sick of him complaining every class about us "not paying attention" and such.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjE3NzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-04-07 12:35:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dont go to class. Study 2 hours the night before. Enjoy your A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTUzNjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2009-03-21 20:44:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The readings for this class can be long and slow-going but lectures and the information are interesting and relate well to everyday life, which I liked.  He just switched the midterm and final from short answer/essay to multiple choice and true/false.  The midterm was extremely EASY and was only 40 questions....haven't had the final yet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NjQ2MjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2008-07-09 14:17:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome class. He was really able to engage a lecture of 300 kids. The material was really interesting. He also makes himself really available out of class. A very funny guy (even when his jokes dont go over well it seems like he can always get a laugh out of the class). It really helps to go to lecture to understand broad themes and doing the read","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDk2NDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2008-05-19 21:52:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is not one of the best professors I've had.  He's not terrible, but not anything great. Lectures are presented through voice only, no powerpoint, no visuals whatsoever. Many of his lectures lack substance and just ramble on about theory and nothing concrete.  If you want to take LS/Soc 131, take it with a different prof! Exams are ESSAY!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjg0MTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2006-04-10 02:49:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting, enthusiastic teacher. Terrible grading system.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzk0MDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2006-01-20 02:05:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were somewhat unorganized.  Readings were hard, but lecture and esp. discussion cleared them up.  His sample exam for the midterm covered VERY similar topics to the actual one.  He said the final would be cumulative but it turned out not to be.  Exams covered specific topics but weren't too hard. The grading scale was rediculous","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:29.072206+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTU0ODM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:761624","instructor_name":"Karl Shoemaker","course_label":"SOC131","course_id":"LEGALST/SOC 131","course_uid":"course_d4e6d32bb5057443da12d62d","review_date":"2005-11-19 19:31:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Karl is hilarious/sarcastic and runs a very fun, dry, witty class. He's very easy to approach outside of class and enjoys teaching students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/761624","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]