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We only had two essay exams. People did better than me in the class. Pay attention to quotes and page numbers. Grades evenly on your argument and understanding of the concepts. Super easy to talk to. Takes your concern for your grade seriously. If required but worried about your grade, just chat post-lec or office hours, he wants you to succeed.Rate My Professors ↗
I took HIS518 with Dr. Goldberg and while it was the most reading I have ever had to do (60+ pages per class) it was a fascinating course. His lectures are incredible and summarize the readings incredibly well. He also really listens to your contributions and builds off of them. If you are interested in the subject of his courses, I would recommendRate My Professors ↗
Despite this course having a ton of heavy reading, Prof Goldberg made every lecture engaging and clear. Grading was based on attendance, pass/fail reading reflections, and 2 take-home exams that were very clear if you went to lectures and did the readings. Take this class with him if you get the chance!Rate My Professors ↗
This is my second class with Professor Goldberg and I would recommend taking whatever you can with him. The class was small so it was important to be prepared in order to contribute but the actual graded work was only two papers that were fairly graded.Rate My Professors ↗
So many readings, which got confusing and difficult to follow at times, but prof Goldberg does a great job of explaining the readings. He takes attendance every class and it is a part of the final grade so be aware. Overall he is a great lecturer and seems to really care. However, I probably wouldn't recommend taking soc475 unless you have to.Rate My Professors ↗
It's a comm b class so be prepared to do LOTS of writing. Goldberg is very rude to students who interrupt lecture and are late. If you're going to be late to class, just skip. If you have a good TA the class is pretty easy, if not it can be very difficult. Pretty average overall.Rate My Professors ↗
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Covers classical sociological theory including Marx, Durkheim, and Weber.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Chad Goldberg delivers clear, engaging lectures that clarify difficult texts, though the course involves heavy reading and strict attendance requirements. He is supportive and accessible during office hours, helping students navigate the material effectively.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026C&ESOC/SOC 875 covers advanced, variable topics in sociology for graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026HISTORY 681 is a mentored independent research and thesis writing course for honors students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
SOC 990 is a thesis course involving mentored research for Master's or doctoral dissertations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
SOC 992 is a workshop covering current topics in political, cultural, and comparative historical sociology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2006: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2010: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
SOC 999 is an independent reading and research course in sociology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | C&ESOC/SOC 475 | Classical Sociological Theory |
| Fall 2026 | C&ESOC/SOC 875 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | SOC 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | SOC 992 | Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society |
| Fall 2026 | SOC 999 | Reading and Research in Sociology |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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