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TAYLAN ACAR

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Raw average: 4.60/5 from 5 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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What students say

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SOC 134
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Taylan was a great professor. He genuinely cared how his students learned. The tests were somewhat difficult, as I feel the questions were ambiguous at times. However, Taylan fully took that into consideration and graded accordingly. I found the lectures very interesting and his humor kept the lectures light. I fully recommend Taylan as a professor
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SOC 134
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He really cares about his students and makes class very enjoyable! He communicates with the class very well and understands we have a life outside of school and genuinely cares about our well-being. Very approachable about grades and works with you if there is a concern. Definitely take another class with him!
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SOC 134
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Eye-opening class! Though grading not super clear, Taylan handles a tough topic very well. He was very good in connecting his class to relevant issues on campus and beyond.
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SOC 134
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
This course really opened my eyes to the race relations in the United States. It was great to have him as professor for the class.
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SOC 134
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Awesome professor that is very passionate about the class. He really knew his stuff and I would highly recommend taking him for soc134 if you have the option!
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Classes with TAYLAN ACAR

SOC 134 examines inter-group relations, racism, discrimination, and white privilege, covering historical backgrounds and contemporary challenges of racial and ethnic minorities in the US.

No offering record · Spring 2016

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Fall 2011–Spring 2016

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2016SOC 134Sociology of Race & Ethnicity in the United States
Fall 2015SOC 134Sociology of Race & Ethnicity in the United States

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