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She cares about her students and you can tell she loves her job! Soc 170 was easy if you pay attention and study, but the class is interesting so studying shouldn't be a problem! Highly recommend!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjIzNjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-01-01 20:54:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really liked her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjAxODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-12-27 00:48:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"She made lectures interesting. easy class overall. very good prof","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc3OTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-12-22 20:05:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Your grade is made up of 2 tests, 2 papers, daily reading quizzes and discussion participation. Content heavy but Professor Nobles cares about the class and the content. She wants to help her students and is available outside of class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDc2MzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-12-15 03:00:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"So much content packed into lectures. Long readings twice a week and long jam packed lectures are all on tests. There are small quizzes twice a week that are not difficult at all and they do not really help for the 2 big exams in the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTYxNDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-12-06 00:44:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Soc 170 was a good beginner sociology. There are two exams that are not challenging if you prepare but they are multiple which is always difficult. The two papers are based off the book you read throughout. I really enjoyed reading The Color of Law. Overall, Nobles was great, accessible (go to office hours!), and helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzk0MDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-11-10 17:59:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall I thought this class was pretty easy, interesting, and well taught. At least in the online format, there are 3 credit hours to attend plus some weekly readings. Before the class, you are expected to have read 2-3 10-20 page readings. Lectures focus on key points of readings. If you are willing to read this class should be an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTMwNjk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-04-26 06:49:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jenna is a solid lecturer and always seemed happy to help clear up any confusion. We had two exams, two papers, and some relatively short weekly readings, all of which were pretty easy. On the both the exams, she gave everyone an extra 10% even if that brought you over 100.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzg5NjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-01-03 22:22:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Nobles was so invested in what she was teaching and her lectures really showed how excited she was about the content. Exams were mult choice but she worked with the TAs to get as much practice as possible and gave a good curve. Papers were graded super easily, just read the book. Don't waste time with pre-lecture readings, just answer the ?s","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzUyODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-12-24 05:05:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a pretty good lecturer and is very knowledgeable about the subject. Does a great job at encouraging students to develop useful skills like critically thinking about charts and graphs shown in class. Many TAs did not seem very good and made the class more stressful than it needed to be, but exams are pretty easy as long as you go to lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzQ0NjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-12-22 20:20:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Jenna Nobles is easily one of my favorite professors I have had at UW. She is so intelligent and passionate about teaching her students. She truly wanted all of us to succeed and gave out a large extra credit assignment at the end of the semester also.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjgxMTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-12-16 21:46:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"She cares about her students a lot. There are weekly quizzes to improve your grade. The tests aren't too hard if you study. She has review sessions before the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDU5ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-11-21 23:46:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jenna is a great person and really wants to see the class succeed, such as removing the final that would be at 9 pm - which really brings into question how terrible the exams are. When taking exams you can easily tell which questions she wrote versus what questions the TAs wrote. Class itself is easy, but the exams are way too specific.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjMzMjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-06-05 13:36:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"So much reading, two of the TA's were not very good. One talked about the students behind their backs while I was in the room. The content was interesting, but no matter how much I read or studied I couldn't do well on the exams. Below C average on exams for a class of 400. Gave extra credit option at the end to raise scores.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDU5NjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-01-16 13:08:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were super dry and jam packed with so much information it was hard to tell what was necessary and what wasn't. So much outside reading and a lot of that is unnecessary as well. Tests were hard even if you crammed, if you aren't a soc major I wouldn't recommend this for soc credit","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTAzNzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-07-03 13:22:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Course was nearly impossible. I went to all the lectures and did all the readings but barley scraped by with an AB. The exams were so difficult with tricky wording and extremely specific examples from readings that were not discussed in the course ever. Take a different course to fulfill your ethnic studies requirement.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDg4NjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-06-27 08:50:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"I went to four lectures all semester and got an AB in the class. If you do the reading and go to discussion you will do fine. Exams are multiple choice. Don't expect to know your grade until the very end because they take a long time to grade anything. The papers are graded very easily.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDA0NTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-05-31 01:11:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"SO much reading for a 100 level class. Do NOT take if looking for an easy ethnic studies requirement. Totally soiled my GPA and was not in the least bit enjoyable or interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzcyMjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-05-23 22:10:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Two lectures a week, which is fine. But she expects you to read multiple (2 or 3) 30-50 page readings PER LECTURE. Absolutely ridiculous for a 100 level class. Lectures are boring, but necessary to go to if you want to pass the class. My TA was okay, but never replied to emails when I tried to set up appointments to come into her office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzA1ODA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-05-13 23:17:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is content heavy. A lot of long readings. If you are taking this to fulfill an ethnic studies class, its a lot harder than some of the other ones. Grades consist of 2 midterms, a final and two papers. Tests are somewhat difficult and confusing. Make sure you study the readings and lecture slides well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDQ1Njg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-07-14 23:47:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her class is pretty easy as long as you attend lecture. The exams are directly from the lecture material. She goes over what you need to know from the readings in class, so it's not necessary to read them to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTUxNTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-03-26 17:14:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Not much homework assigned. Just go to lecture and you will have no problem.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODU5NTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-02-22 17:18:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class that fulfills a social science and ethnics studies requirement. Relatively interesting subject and little to no homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzMyODQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-01-10 17:34:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very nice professor who saturates you with a lot of information.  Tests were average but required preparation for sure.  However, it is tough to guess what she is going to put on the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzI1ODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-01-09 14:14:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good, fair professor. I read all of the reading, some were completely unnecessary, but some of the material that we read was on the test. DO THE READINGS. Also study for her tests, they are by no means easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjkwNTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-01-03 14:15:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher, really cared about students. Class isn't too bad. Make sure to go to discussion and do the extra credit. Also, class is really helpful, and substitutes for not reading. It's not necessarily an easy A, but it's actually interesting and professor Nobles is great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjUyODIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2013-12-24 20:38:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is obviously very passionate and knowledgeable about what she teaches which makes the class more interesting. I personally did not find the class challenging but knew friends who struggled. She posts the majority of lecture slides online which makes up for going fast sometimes in lecture. Do the extra credit, interesting and not too hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzgwMzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2013-11-24 16:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good prof and tried to make sure everyone understood the concepts. The material can be interesting. Readings are mentioned a lot in lecture/exams, and there are a lot of readings, so I would suggest that you at least skim them. Exams are 80% of your grade but there are no long projects/papers. They aren't too difficult, but some studying is needed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzcwMzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2013-11-22 01:41:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Nobles is extremely intelligent and passionate about the field she is studying. She is very helpful and often asks for the student's input about how she can improve the class. There are no textbooks, but you do read a lot articles. Overall, I would recommend taking the class. It's interesting and gives you a lot to think about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzAwMzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2013-11-12 15:38:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good ethnic studies class to take if you're in need of the credit. Not a ton of work, don't really need to go to lecture but some of the stuff is interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjYyNDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2013-01-15 15:43:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"She assigns way too much reading.  However, they aren't particularly necessary, as I didn't read them and managed an AB in the class.  My beef with her is that she goes way too fast in lecture, you practically need a laptop to take notes. She gives extra credit opportunities. 2 midterms, 1 final. This class is golden for ethnic studies credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjU2ODI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2013-01-14 14:29:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought she was pretty good. Tried to make sure everyone understood the concepts. Multiple opportunities for extra credit, and the class wasn't that hard to begin with.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjQ3MzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2013-01-11 16:44:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is a lot harder than it needed to be. 1st midterm average was 64% and this is not even a math class. She does not curve your final grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjAyNjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2011-05-14 20:05:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jenna is very helpful and the exams had essay, multiple choice, and short answer. Lots of reading but not really necessary if you go to lecture. Do optional presentation, and understand the essay questions given prior to each exam. Overall easy, but you need to study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.451848+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDU2NTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1509765","instructor_name":"Jenna Nobles","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2011-04-23 14:18:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class. I rarely did the required readings and still got an A in the class by just attending lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1509765","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:25.143566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Njg5OTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2943214","instructor_name":"Michael Topping","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2023-12-15 14:53:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael is so nice and so much fun even if you are not a soc major!  He tells so many stories about topics or just life in general which makes it so much easier to understand. he also gives extensions to the two writing assignments if you ask!!! I got a one-week extension when I had tests in other classes which helped a ton! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2943214","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:25.143566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjI2NTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2943214","instructor_name":"Michael Topping","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2023-12-12 13:22:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor ever, 2 tests (open note) and 2 writing assignments. He is hilarious and makes the class so much fun, I would really recommend taking him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2943214","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:25.143566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTE4NjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2943214","instructor_name":"Michael Topping","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2023-12-05 13:54:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Topping is absolutely hilarious!!! He makes class so much fun and covers really cool topics well. You have an online quiz each lecture but its only 3 points and its on the stuff you read for the class so its easy to get done, other than that you have 2 exams, open note and 2 essays you need to get done","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2943214","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:25.143566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzI3NTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2943214","instructor_name":"Michael Topping","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2023-11-01 13:30:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"So much fun! This is my first class in college ever and I think that he really understands that this is a new experience for so many and tries to make it engaging whether you're interested in sociology or not. I would def take again if he taught another class I need ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2943214","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzQ4MTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-10-29 16:37:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a bad professor necessarily, just INSANELY boring. Engelman doesn't put much (if any) effort into making lectures interesting. Not really a hard professor. Essays were graded very easily and tests were all multiple choice and not too hard. I wouldn't recommend due to how boring she is, but if you want an easy A/AB and can put up, go for it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzY1Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-05-25 01:45:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! She made the transition to online during COVID-19 very easy and streamlined the syllabus to make sure we learned the most necessary information. The concepts learned were mostly common sense and easily applicable to everyday life. Her lectures were easy to follow along and make sense of.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzAzMDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-05-15 07:50:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved Prof. Engelman! Her lectures were very insightful and helped to talk about a lot of modern issues. The class is fairly easy as long as you go to lecture and discussion; however, she does upload all the slides from lecture. There is a lot of reading for this course but most of it can be skimmed over pretty quickly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjQ5ODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-05-09 15:55:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Engelmans lectures, jam-packed with well-organised facts, exemplify their expertise in their field and their ability to effectively communicate course concepts to the audience. Workload is minimal, usually 6 hours a week. Read the readings, pay attention in lecture, and it should be an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTE1Njk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-04-23 21:03:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is based on her lectures and readings she finds on the internet. Her lectures are quite boring and she wasn't very engaging. The readings were sometimes EXTREMELY long. Oh, I can't forget to mention that there are 2 quizzes per week on the readings. The whole class is graded on 2 exams, 2 writing assignments, the quizzes, and participato","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTA1MzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-04-22 16:55:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Somehow finds a way to make a 50 minute lecture feel like a power lecture. Often condescends when she teaches and insults our intelligence with the level of unnecessary detail she puts into everything. Requires weekly quizzes to be taken before you get to class, so you only learn what you need to know after youre graded on it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDY3MzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-04-15 22:31:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not my favorite class, but ok for an ethnic studies. The class material is very dry and was not at all what I expected. Exams unnecessarily hard and discussion somewhat useless, but is mandatory as participation is apart of your grade. Weekly reading and quizzes unnecessarily long and can be very annoying and pointless at times.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDY2NDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-04-15 20:19:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were straightforward but kind of dry, and powerpoint slides were posted right after lecture. The topics were pretty interesting, but the exams were weirdly detailed and difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDU2MTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-04-14 01:40:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was fine. Nothing much to complain about or compliment. For me, I was concerned that in a sociology class, we would be learning more of the professors opinions than facts. I am pleased to say that this is not really the case with Engelman. The readings are a bit more polarized, but the professor herself is very unbiased and factual.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDAzODI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2020-03-30 17:07:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures can be sometimes run on a little long but the content is usually pretty interesting. You have weekly homework assignments where you have to read articles (sometimes very long ones) then answer a 3 question quiz on them which can be annoying at times. Overall, this is a pretty good and interesting ethnic studies class and isn't too hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Mjk5NjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-05-12 21:18:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is organized and has clear lecture content and class structure. The concepts are pretty straightforward and the lectures dwell on the same simple ideas for too long. However, the ideas are important and very relevant to real world problems happening right now. The exams were fair and quite easy. This is a good ethnics studies class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDIxMjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-04-09 22:59:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjUxODg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-01-01 14:22:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Engelman's lectures are boring and cover mostly common sense information. The readings are long, but only contain a few important details, so learn to skim. Overall, the class is an extremely easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTgzMjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-12-20 17:44:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michal was an amazing lecturer, however lectures are not necessarily terribly interesting, but she displays the information well. All readings are done online and are usually quite dense. Papers are easy, exams somewhat difficult as they ask very specific questions about the many readings. Ok course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTYyMzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-12-19 02:54:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michal is an excellent lecturer and did a great job of making what I thought was pretty dry material interesting. There are only two exams and two papers for the class. Discussion is mandatory but also extremely helpful, if you use the study guides from discussion you'll be fine for the exams. Cross your fingers for a good TA!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE2NjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-05-19 12:50:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very easy class. Lectures are interesting. Would highly recommend for ethnic study fulfillment.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQ3Nzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-05-11 22:34:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"As long as you do the readings for this class, you'll be golden for the two exams and the two 300 word essays!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTA0NjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-05-08 15:36:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting class, but lectures seem so long even thought they are only 50 minutes. 2 papers worth 15% each, graded by TA's, most get around 90's. 2 midterms, no final. 1st midterm is hard (25% grade) second was much easier (35% grade). 10% participation in section, and 1 extra credit paper for 2% of grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDcyNDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-05-04 23:48:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michal scared me but by the end of the semester I like her. The lectures get more interesting as the class goes on, there's no book, just online readings which are long but you have to do them because the tests are pretty complex. There's two short papers and one extra credit paper. Overall the class was fine, good for an ethnic requirement","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDQzMjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-05-02 21:43:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Engelman is knowledgeable on the topics presented, but she speeds through lectures. She sometimes comes across as harsh and unapproachable, and her lectures and test reviews will not fully prepare you for the in-depth exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Mjg0NTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-04-12 23:35:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent lecturer. She clearly cares and knows a lot about what she's teaching, which makes it easy to stay interested and learn. The class is heavy on connecting theories & ideas to scientific studies & statistics, so be prepared to use critical thinking skills. 2 easy, short papers + 2 straightforward multiple choice exams + 1 extra credit essay","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODgwOTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2016-01-05 16:18:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Engelman is the most engaging lecturer I've had in college. Every lecture is like a TED Talk. She is passionate about what she teaches and provides students with primary sources for the data and research addressed. I'm not a sociology major, but I hope to take another one of her courses before graduating.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODM3NzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-12-28 15:22:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course was easier than most of my high school classes.  All you need to do to get an A is show up to lecture and pay attention.  The 3 writing assignments are very easy and short; most get A's.  There are only 2 midterm tests, which are straightforward, and no final.  Test averages were B's.  Overall, she is a great lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODM1Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-12-28 09:15:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are easy for those who study. The material is very interesting and the lectures are well prepared. No textbook required.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njg5MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-12-14 17:48:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting course. The current structure, however, was poorly designed.  Poor information on what to understand from readings.  Would be much better with a textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc0NTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-12-13 20:56:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of readings that most people don't do. Over 20+ pages of readings every lecture assigned to you. Most of the material is covered in graphs for some reason? Like just give me the definition.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTA1OTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-05-26 23:38:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of reading, but you figure out how to skim after a while. First test was brutal, but she curved. A good choice for the ethnic requirement, I think. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODg3OTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-05-22 11:01:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Well, she can teach, in the sense that she can give you information.  She however doesn't seem to understand that a lecture should be given all in one day, not two disjointed halves of occasionally unrelated material in one day.  She also assigns 20-60 pages of readings for EVERY lecture, readings which are seldom dealt with in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODE2NjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-05-13 09:25:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's incredibly knowledgeable but struggles to convey that knowledge to students in a lecture setting. Tests are mostly multiple choice but extremely difficultspecific. There are a lot of assigned readings, most of which you never talk about or see on the test. The material is very interesting however, it's a shame the class is poorly structure","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzYxNDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-02-05 10:51:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Be prepared to read a novel before every class, and then once in class be prepared to not talk about anything you just read.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzMyNzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-01-26 16:07:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michal understands the concepts she teaches at such a high level, but she does often forget who she's teaching.  She definitely wants her students to learn the content and share her passion, so she's definitely willing to clarify the topics.  Her tests are unpredictable, but the content of her course is extremely interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjU5NTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2015-01-09 13:22:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"The concepts from lecture were common sense but the test would only use application of the concepts which we did not talk about. The readings are extremely long and she asks very specific questions about them on exams. She had to curve every test drastically so people could pass the tests. I don't recommend her or the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTY2MTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-12-22 03:44:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class just for the Ethnic requirement.  Michal was a decent lecturer especially for being new at it.  I followed her power points and lectures well, and discussion sections cleared up any confusion.  Three easy writing assignments that don't take too long.  I missed a few lectures and still did OK on exams. Would recommend for ethnic","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTI0NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-12-17 20:34:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is boring and lectures are long. Three 300 word papers, they were graded pretty easily once the TA's saw the exam averages. Tests are difficult and all over the place, but extremely curved. I got a 70%  and it was an A. Also, one 500 word extra credit paper for up to 5%. It was her first time teaching so she might switch things up. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDY1MjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-12-13 14:13:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of students complain that this class is really dry, but I enjoyed it. Prof. Engelman is always well-prepared and the concepts are quite easy. There are only 3 300 word writing assignments and the multiple choice tests weren't hard at all. Even if you did poorly on the tests, she curved them pretty generously. Would recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODQyNTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-11-18 17:14:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was her first semester teaching this course, and it definitely showed. She did not have control of the classroom, and often struggled to keep the students' attention. Lectures are extremely dry (try staying awake when she turns the lights off every day). The readings! Wow, a ridiculous amount of reading that often becomes unnecessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:16.741543+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjc5OTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864100","instructor_name":"Michal Engelman","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2014-10-21 22:36:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"The readings provided are long, dull, and never referenced to again. If you do read them you'll realize that the material is just a rehash of the same thing in lecture. The exams are difficult to study for, and the writing assignment's criteria are vague. She can talk fast so don't miss key points since they are not on the slides provided.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864100","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTA4NDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2026-04-21 23:10:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class for an ethnic studies credit and found it somewhat difficult. It was very difficult to hear her during lectures. The tests were quite difficult and included random data and facts that were only ever talked about once or in the readings. Two writing assignments, my TA was a harsh grader, but overall they were easy enough. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTIwMzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2026-01-19 21:47:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring lectures but very generous grading. Not a hard A if you show up to class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzY5NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2025-12-21 21:39:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Required lecture attendance. Class was not difficult, easy writing assignments but you need to really understand the material for the exams. She is a nice person but her lectures are hard to hear and she goes through the slides very quickly. Slides don't have all the needed information, but if you pay attention in lecture its not a hard A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTY0OTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2025-12-11 01:58:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's very knowledgeable about everything she talks about, but it's hard to stay engaged during lecture. Two short papers that weren't too difficult to complete, but midterm pulls out random stats that were only mentioned in lecture or readings. Very nice when you talk to her one on one but material overall is just very dry ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODA1Njc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-11-09 21:23:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very hard to hear her in lecture, you can do fine without going. Class is easy if you took AP Human Geography in high school, but in general not challenging. Midterms in person, final exam was online. The in-person tests questions were sometimes hard to understand, but it's all multiple choice. Discussions seemed pointless to me. Some short papers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzc0NzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-05-19 14:49:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Grant explains stuff well, but the class content is dry. I hardly did any of the readings. Lectures were hard to understand in Mosse 2340. Discussions and reviewing critical material from slides and reading quizzes are essential to doing well on exams. Participate and complete at least the vocab portion of discussion material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzYyMzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-05-17 23:04:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Grant was a decent lecturer and she was very fair. She gave an extra credit opportunity and added drops to our quizzes. I had the stomach flu during the midterm time and she was very considerate of that which I really appreciate. There were a lot of readings but I ended up not doing most of them. Participation is heavy so attend disc and talk.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzU2MTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-05-17 04:35:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"She breathes really heavily which can be annoying when she uses a microphone, but her voice is much clearer in the recorded lectures. After the first 2 weeks I stopped going to lecture and watched the live stream instead. Only thing that was mandatory was discussion attendance. Colin, our TA was great. You're the best Colin!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzQ0OTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-05-15 22:45:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are made very complicated, number- and graph-heavy, and include a significant amount of information that will not be tested in the way it is explained. I found it easier to look through her lecture slides on my own time and internalize the information individually instead of trying to understand them the way Dr. Grant explains. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzE3ODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-05-12 03:50:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Grant is obviously passionate about the various topics covered; however, the lectures are monotonous and not engaging. It is important to show up to lectures to get a basic understanding of the concepts, as the exams are very representative of what is covered during lectures. This class should not be an issue if you show up and engage.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTQ2MDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-04-25 16:22:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Grants lectures are horrible, not content wise but it is extremely hard to hear her through her mask/breathing. The lectures were boring but you can livestream them at home. The readings of this class were extremely interesting and have challenged my thinking. If you do the readings, it will be the easiest A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDMyNTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-04-06 20:29:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Soc 170 is already a painfully boring class, and Dr. Grant does not make it any better. Lectures are extremely stale, and you can never hear what she's saying. On the bright side, she livestreams every lecture so you don't have to be stuck in the 500 person lecture. The exams also have questions that are far more difficult than the quizzes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDE2Mzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-04-04 15:45:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"As much as I want to like her, I can't. She is a very, very stale lecturer, and she constantly exhales into her mic. Her exams are extremely unfair, with questions far more difficult than those on quizzes and practice tests, and MUCH less time to complete. I do all my work and attend all the lectures, but she makes it difficult to truly do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODIwODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-02-02 07:59:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took Soc 170 overall the class was fine and the topics were all interesting. Lectures were a little boring, but overall bearable and very straightforward information. The tests were easy if you watch all the lectures and take good notes. Not a ton of homework so the tests and essays matter (but aren't super hard).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzk5NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-01-26 16:40:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring Lecturer. Stay away!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzkyMDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-01-24 23:21:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Grant is a poor lecturer. She breathes into her mic making it very hard to understand her. She knows what she's talking about, though. It was easier to listen to her recorded lectures rather than her speak in person. The class itself was very boring in my opinion, so if your taking it for specific credit, I would recommend taking another class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzg1Mjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2022-01-22 21:07:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"When studying for the midterm and final, use the lecture slides. If she gives you access to lecture recordings, rewatch those to study. Exams are based off of lectures. Go to lectures and pay attention. Readings and videos help, but the lectures are most important.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ3NzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-12-24 05:43:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Monica's lectures were often very boring and we could not hear her most of the time because lecture was in a big lecture hall and she had to use a microphone. She basically goes over everything that was on the readings, so going to class doesn't always seem necessary. As long as you put in some effort you will do just fine in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjE0NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-12-21 02:04:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"While the material in Professor Grant's classes is often interesting and she is very kind, the lectures can be very dull and heavy. The readings are not required, and as long as you know what is going on in the course, you will be fine. There is also close to no outside work for this class. Overall very easy, but the lectures are very dull.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjAwMzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-12-19 23:29:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Final was impossible. Way too specific.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkzNDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-12-19 02:13:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams were hard and really specific. Would ask questions from articles without any context.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkyNjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-12-19 00:29:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams, especially the final, are extremely specific even if open-note. You will not be able to find everything in your notes in the amount of time, especially since all of the questions are weirdly written. The final was the worst test I have taken. Professor Grant also is basically impossible to hear during lectures, even if you watch online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDk4MjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-12-13 18:18:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring class, boring lectures. Professor Grant is super kind but insanely hard to hear in lecture. The class is a bunch of little quizzes, 2 exams and 2 writing assignments. The quizzes are easy, exams are difficult and the writing assignments are graded heavily. Although the prof isn't great, the TA's are a great resource!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDQwODEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-12-09 18:34:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really easy course - She records and posts every lecture online and doesnt take attendance at lectures. I showed up to my weekly discussion and skipped all lectures after the first week. I studied for one hour the morning of each exam and I got a 98% overall in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Nzk5MzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-05-15 17:25:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor is fine, but the lectures really don't matter in this course. As long as you do the assigned readings (a lot), you will do great! The lectures just reiterate the readings. Discussions are mandatory but they are helpful. Definitely an "easy A" class if you are looking for an interesting ethnic studies credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjgwNTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-05-02 17:26:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Grant's lecture were pretty dry, but she posted the presentation slides which gave you all the info you needed to know. She assigns lots of readings which some were crazy long and dull. I gave up on these the second half of the sem. and was able to guess my way to 100%s on all reading quizzes. Its easy to put in minimal effort and be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDM2MDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2021-03-14 08:55:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the most boring class I've taken so far. The lectures are mandatory- and I can see why. They're so monotone and hard to pay attention to. Exams are okay but you'll do worse than expected. Papers u write have some very strange and incredibly unnecessary restrictions on it, but it's more or less easy. Just do the pre-lec. quizes and ul pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTczMDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-05-29 23:54:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not sure how someone could take a course that should be easy and engaging, and turn it into the sheer garbage this course was. HW is busy work that provides no value to the student. Exams are FAR too specific, forcing you to memorize stuff from scholarly articles she sends you. She breathes heavily into her mic every lecture, this sound is very bad","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODM4MDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-05-10 17:59:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"She isn't a bad professor, she is dry in lectures but you don't necessarily need to go to them. Exams were easy and the writing assignments were easy too. If you go to class you don't need to study at all, but if you skip you have to study a few hours before the exam. In general, just choose the worst case answer and it is usually right.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzYyNjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-05-03 20:16:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Monica is extremely boring, however she does what she needs to convey all the necessary information. Class is not very difficult, and you don't need to attend lectures because all she does is read verbatim off of the slides, which are posted online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzEyNjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-04-30 00:53:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never gets through her lectures. Reads directly from the slides so no need to go to lecture. Midterms were directly on the articles you have to read, not on what she actually lectures. Very boring and poor professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjU2NTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-04-23 22:24:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were sometimes kind of dry but she is clearly very knowledgeable about the subject. 2 midterms, 2 papers; both were easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjA5ODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-04-17 02:57:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Grant is the most boring and dull professor I've ever had. I would highly recommend taking a different class to fulfill a requirement. She reads right off the lecture slides (which she posts) so it's not necessary to attend a lecture unless you need a nap. This class has become more difficult and more focused on specific memorization.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjYzNzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-01-15 19:04:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Grant is probably the most boring professor I've ever experienced. She reads right off of the slides, so attendance isn't really necessary as long as you look at the slides. The tests aren't that hard, but make sure to review the readings beforehand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjQxNTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-01-11 01:52:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class has the potential to be interesting, but Monica's lectures are disengaging and monotonous. She read straight off the lecture slides, so attending lecture was pointless. Getting feedback for the few assignments took forever, so you never really know where your grade stands. Highly recommend taking a different class to fulfill requirements","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjI2NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2019-01-09 00:11:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring lectures that I often slept through. Thankfully she posts the lecture slides and since she reads off them, those are really all you need to succeed. Two essays, two midterms, and a final. All of the exams were multiple choice and curved nicely. Very lazy because she makes her TA's do most of the work. Don't expect feedback at all really.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTQwNDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-12-22 21:25:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"All of the midterms and final were questions directly from the readings (sometimes very, very specific). Lectures are mostly helpful to review information from readings, but her lectures are incredibly boring and dry. Be ready for bizarre extra credit opportunities like filling out surveys. Writing assignments are also graded pretty intently.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDQwNTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-12-15 08:58:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The most important thing to mention about Dr. Grant is that her exams are designed poorly. Instead of testing you on actual concepts you should know, she'll ask a very specific question about a graph that was up for 30 seconds in lecture. I love the topic of population problems, but Dr. Grant's course was as difficult as it was uninteresting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODI2MjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-11-30 14:54:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly, this class is not difficult at all if you do the readings before class and study off of the Concepts To Know. She's not the most engaging lecturer but some of the topics are interesting, I based my class attendance off of reading comprehension and topic interest. Easy A for ethnic studies credit","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTY4MDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-10-14 16:30:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lecturing style usually involves 80% graphs and examples with 20% of slides you have to write down. She'll realize in the last 10 minutes she has 15 more slides to go through and will whip through them as fast as she possibly can. And she'll talk non stop the whole time just to fill space","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDg5MDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-05-13 01:07:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Monica Grant was by far the worst professor I have had a UW Madison. She takes a class that should be very engaging and interesting and turns it into a class that is dry and frankly boring. Her tests are very specific, and focuses on very specific aspects of lecture and reading. Avoid taking a class taught by her at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDg3ODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-05-12 22:30:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of reviews here are bad, but honestly, I really enjoyed the class. Admittedly, the first unit was pretty boring, but after that it improved. Dr. Grant does say "sort of" a lot, but I thought she was fine as a lecturer. Extra credit adds up to 4% to your final grade. Essays are short (450 words) and exams weren't bad if you study off the CTK.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDEzMDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-05-07 15:56:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Soc 170: Population Problems is an interesting class, but was more difficult than necessary for an ethnic studies credit. Prof. Grant talks very fast and does not engage with her audience at all. There is no textbook, but a lot of required readings on Canvas that are referenced in her tests. The tests and two short papers were harder than expected.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDAxODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-05-06 14:59:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very dry and monotone lectures that are difficult to follow. The majority of tests are questions regarding random facts that were mentioned once in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTkzNjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-05-05 03:34:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are a little dry and cover a lot of material but otherwise not bad. The exams are average difficulty, 2 short writing assignments, lots of reading, and 2 easy but very helpful extra credit opportunities.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTc4ODUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-05-03 19:08:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Associate professor Grant is terrible. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODkxMDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-04-25 14:27:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"The semester ends in 2 weeks and we just got our 3rd grade back. Lectures are dry and useless, exams are extremely wordy and hard, writing assignments are fine but it takes weeks to get a grade and feedback. If I knew it would be this awful I would've dropped the class, but by the time we got any grades back it was too late. Do NOT take this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODMxMzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-04-18 12:44:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class because I was actually interested in population problems, but the way she teaches the class has completely disinterested me. Lectures are extremely dull. It's hard to stay focused in lecture because of it. Exams are quite difficult, but the two essays are alright. You'll have 2 extra-credit opportunities as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODIxMDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-04-17 12:38:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Grant is the single least-impressive professor at UW-Madison I have had. Her lectures read directly off Powerpoint and her tests are meant to trick kids. She implements a test curve that adds more points to the lowest end of the spectrum, rather than an equal percent to all. She is neither knowledgeable nor inspiring in her subject.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODAxOTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-04-13 21:02:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class should not be as hard as it is, tested on things that were glossed over very quickly in lecture. Lecture itself is boring and makes you zone out. While the content is interesting, the presentation of the content is badly executed. If you need a sociology credit or ethnic studies class, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Nzg4MTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2018-04-11 22:13:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was suggested to take this class as an easy ethnic studies course. The class is extremely boring, there're only 2 tests and 1 final and the exams are very detailed. Professor reads the slides word for word and does not make the information interesting at all. There're a lot of readings that are long and boring as well. Do not take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzE5MDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-12-22 18:37:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material is very interesting and easy to understand but the exams are extremely hard. The exams are very detailed and based on the readings and graphs from lecture. There is extra credit and the exams were curved. Professor Grant goes through the lecture very fast so it is hard to keep up while taking notes, but she posts the slides.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTAzNDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-12-08 21:02:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class to fill my ethnic studies requirement and to receive an A, but the course material is noticeably harder than you'd expect for a class like this. That being said, it was hard to follow her in lectures because she was very bland with the material. Her tests cover VERY specific details, so study up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:34.039606+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTg0MDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771287","instructor_name":"Monica Grant","course_label":"SOC170","course_id":"SOC 170","course_uid":"course_eb97963ac46895311ec0acd6","review_date":"2017-11-28 23:46:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't even know where to start. I struggled in the class so much, my advisor said it was going to be very easy but the professor changed for this year. Prof Grant reads the slides off word for word and then tests you on the most minute details of her lectures. The writing assignments seem easy, but they're not. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]