Hardest courses in Sociology

Historical reviews of Alyssa Mugavero: Reviewers report that the TA leads discussions poorly, goes in circles, and fails to stay on track, making the learning process difficult.[1, 2, +2]

Historical reviews of Michael Massoglia: The course requires reading over 100 pages weekly and involves blue-book exams, with some students finding the exams tough.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of Erik Wright, Joel Rogers: Workload includes significant reading, a midterm, a final, and a paper. Some reviewers found the class easy if they read the book, while others reported hard tests with little curve and confusing lectures.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of John Logan: Logan's course involved significant homework, with one student reporting up to 20 hours per week and assignments lasting up to 12 hours. The workload was heavy, though some reviews noted there were no traditional exams.[1, 2]

Assignments and exams are straightforward, but grading relies heavily on article evaluations with unclear criteria, and the fast lecture pace complicates note-taking.[1, 2]

The course requires significant reading, with some texts described as confusing. Grading typically includes attendance, reading reflections, and take-home exams that demand consistent engagement with the assigned material.[1, 2, 3]

Tests cover lecture content rather than the textbook, making readings optional for exam preparation, though they may aid understanding.[1, 2, 3]

The course is described as easy with fair exams, requiring students to pay attention and complete weekly assignments to succeed.[1, 2, 3]

Assignments are described as manageable, and exams are considered fair with sufficient preparation resources provided.[1, 2]

Historical reviews of Chad Goldberg, Jason Nolen : The course requires significant writing as a Comm B class. Workload is manageable if you attend lectures and complete readings, with three exams and no quizzes.[1, 2]

Historical reviews of Cabell Gathman, Joseph Elder: Workload consists primarily of take-home exams, essays, and reading response papers, with some reviewers noting that quizzes require memorizing specific details from lengthy readings.[1, 2, 3]

The course typically involves three to four papers and three to four non-cumulative exams with no final. Readings can be lengthy, and success requires attending lectures and completing assigned readings to prepare for tests.[1, 2, +4]

Students face a heavy workload characterized by a large number of assignments and writing tasks.[1]

The course involves a lot of work, particularly when taken during the summer term.[1]

Students describe the course as extremely difficult with tough grading, though one reviewer found exams manageable if they read and took notes.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of James Delehanty, Neil Kodesh: Workload includes heavy reading and essays or exams, but reviewers note these are manageable if students complete the assigned work.[1, 2, 3]

Students report conflicting difficulty levels, ranging from easy to very hard. Workload includes significant reading, two major exams, and two short papers, with exams often described as brutal or ambiguous.[1, 2, +8]

Historical reviews of Valerie Stull: Students report that quizzes are difficult and specific, often requiring full attendance and reading all assigned articles in their entirety to avoid failure.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of Jenna Nobles, Michal Engelman: Students report heavy reading loads, with some noting materials are long and dull. Exams are described as difficult or complex, while writing assignments are criticized for having vague criteria or being unmentioned in these specific reviews.[1, 2, 3]

The course features group projects, homework assignments, and weekly quizzes. Reviewers generally find the workload manageable and appropriate, though some note that group projects can be stressful due to coordination with other classes.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of Jane Collins, Sarah Lloyd, Sarah Rios: Jane Collins' course was described as easy with exams based on slides, though short essays were poorly graded by a TA. Sarah Rios assigned difficult weekly readings and relied on TAs for explanations, with grades based on big tests and book reports.[1, 2, 3]

Students must prepare for potentially very harsh grading by her graders, despite the instructor's engaging lectures.[1]

Historical reviews of Jane Collins: Workload includes three 2-page papers, two exams, and a book review, with attendance recommended for paper content.[1]

The course is lecture and reading-heavy, requiring students to take notes on verbal content not found on slides for tests.[1]

Historical reviews of Ian Carrillo, Kathryn Anderson: The workload involves substantial readings and multiple-choice tests, though assessments are considered manageable if students complete the readings and review covered material.[1, 2, 3]

Historical reviews of Alfonso Morales: Reviewers reported excessive reading and writing requirements initially, though the actual workload was reduced by reading only three books.[1]

Historical reviews of Fabien Accominotti: The workload involves a significant volume of reading that must be completed to participate in class discussions, plus additional time for learning R programming if inexperienced.[1, 2, 3]

Mustafa Emirbayer is knowledgeable and makes the class interactive and engaging, though not every reading is considered great.[1]