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CHAD GOLDBERG

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Raw average: 4.52/5 from 48 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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C&ESOC/SOC 475
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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SOC · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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 recommend
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C&ESOC/SOC 475
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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!
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ILS/JEWISH/SOC 423
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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C&ESOC/SOC 475
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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C&ESOC/SOC 210
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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Classes with CHAD GOLDBERG

C&ESOC/SOC 875

Special Topics

1–4 credits

C&ESOC/SOC 875 covers advanced, variable topics in sociology for graduate students.

No offering record · Fall 2025

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Chad GoldbergIvan Ermakoff+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Fall 2025
HISTORY/JEWISH/SOC 518

Antisemitism in European Culture

Credits unavailable

This course reviews the history and theories of modern antisemitism using historical thinking to address contemporary issues.

No offering record · Fall 2025

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Chad Goldberg

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sample
ILS/JEWISH/SOC 423

Modern Jewish Thought

Credits unavailable

ILS/JEWISH/SOC 423 explores major answers to the 'Jewish Question' through historical and modern thought.

No offering record · Fall 2025

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Chad Goldberg

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample
SOC 496

Topics in Sociology

1–3 credits

SOC 496 offers intensive study of selected topics in sociology.

No offering record · Fall 2025

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Chad GoldbergEric Grodsky+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Fall 2025
SOC 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

SOC 699 offers directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Fall 2025

Chad GoldbergEric Grodsky

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2025C&ESOC/SOC 875Special Topics
Fall 2025HISTORY/JEWISH/SOC 518Antisemitism in European Culture
Fall 2025ILS/JEWISH/SOC 423Modern Jewish Thought
Fall 2025SOC 496Topics in Sociology
Fall 2025SOC 699Directed Study
Fall 2025SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society
Spring 2025C&ESOC/SOC 875Special Topics
Spring 2025ILS/JEWISH/SOC 423Modern Jewish Thought
Spring 2025SOC 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2025SOC/URBRPL 924Seminar-political Sociology
Fall 2024C&ESOC/SOC 475Classical Sociological Theory
Fall 2024C&ESOC/SOC 875Special Topics
Fall 2024HISTORY/JEWISH/SOC 518Antisemitism in European Culture
Fall 2024SOC 496Topics in Sociology
Fall 2024SOC 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2024HISTORY/SOC 670Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy in America Since 1890
Spring 2024SOC/URBRPL 924Seminar-political Sociology
Fall 2023HISTORY/JEWISH/SOC 518Antisemitism in European Culture
Fall 2023ILS/JEWISH/SOC 423Modern Jewish Thought
Fall 2023SOC 678Sociology of Persecution
Spring 2023ILS/JEWISH/SOC 423Modern Jewish Thought
Spring 2023SOC 699Directed Study
Spring 2023SOC/URBRPL 924Seminar-political Sociology
Fall 2022C&ESOC/SOC 475Classical Sociological Theory
Fall 2022SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society
Fall 2020C&ESOC/HISTORY/POLISCI/SOC 259Forward? the Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present
Fall 2020SOC/URBRPL 924Seminar-political Sociology
Fall 2019SOC 699Directed Study
Spring 2019HISTORY/SOC 670Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy in America Since 1890
Spring 2019SOC 753Comparative and Historical Methods in Sociology
Fall 2018C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Fall 2018JEWISH 433Intermediate Topics in Jewish Studies: Social Sciences
Fall 2018SOC 496Topics in Sociology
Spring 2018HISTORY/SOC 670Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy in America Since 1890
Spring 2018SOC 699Directed Study
Spring 2018SOC 753Comparative and Historical Methods in Sociology
Fall 2017C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Fall 2017C&ESOC/SOC 475Classical Sociological Theory
Spring 2017HISTORY/SOC 670Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy in America Since 1890
Spring 2017SOC 901Seminar: Topics in Current Sociology
Fall 2016C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Fall 2016SOC 320Research Practicum in Sociology
Fall 2016SOC 496Topics in Sociology
Fall 2016SOC 699Directed Study
Spring 2016C&ESOC/SOC 475Classical Sociological Theory
Fall 2015C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Fall 2015HISTORY/SOC 670Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy in America Since 1890
Fall 2014C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Fall 2014SOC 901Seminar: Topics in Current Sociology
Spring 2013C&ESOC/SOC 475Classical Sociological Theory
Spring 2013C&ESOC/SOC 875Special Topics
Fall 2012SOC 700Introductory Proseminar for Graduate Students
Spring 2011C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Spring 2011SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society
Fall 2010SOC 700Introductory Proseminar for Graduate Students
Fall 2010SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society
Spring 2010SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society
Fall 2009SOC 700Introductory Proseminar for Graduate Students
Spring 2009C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Spring 2009SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society
Fall 2008C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Fall 2008C&ESOC/SOC 475Classical Sociological Theory
Fall 2008SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society
Spring 2008SOC 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2007C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Fall 2007SOC 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2007SOC 699Directed Study
Fall 2007SOC/URBRPL 924Seminar-political Sociology
Spring 2007C&ESOC/SOC 210Survey of Sociology
Spring 2007SOC 698Directed Study
Fall 2006C&ESOC/SOC 475Classical Sociological Theory
Fall 2006SOC 992Research: Social Organization Trainees Politics, Culture, and Society

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