Students thought that the best aspects of this course were the engaging professor and the interesting topics. They believed that they got a very thorough introduction to Sociology and were usual y engaged in the lectures. Many students felt the tests were graded too harshly and that the grading was subjective. Other students found that one of the professors read completely off of his slides and failed to inspire any interest in the subject. Students also noted that the TAs would make or break the class. Suggestions for improvement included creating a new grading system that solely tested the student’s comprehension of the material, including using a rubric. They also wanted the professors to provide study guides before the exams. Prospective students should be prepared for a typical introductory-level course but be warned that the grading can be a bit harsh. They should keep up with the reading and take good notes for each lecture.

Students praised this course for having an engaging instructor who covered an interesting topic. Perceived issues in the course varied greatly; multiple students thought their section classes weren’t interactive and didn’t supplement what they were learning during lectures. Suggestions to improve the course varied; multiple students wanted the course to be less writing intensive. Other students wanted to have more opportunities to discuss topics during class. Prospective students should know that students found the course had a reasonable workload, although it did involve a fair amount of reading and writing exercises.

The best aspects of the course were the engaging lectures, the professor, and the interesting material. The worst aspects of the course were the hefty reading assignments, ineffective section meetings, and occasionally disorganized lectures. The course would improve if there were more exam study guides and assignments for students to boost grades. It would also improve if the TA section meetings were more effective, engaging, and inclusive of guiding questions. Prospective students should know that it is essential they do all the readings and attend all the lectures because the professor goes over vital information in class.

Many students enrolled in this course agreed that the material covered sparked their interest. They also agreed that the work load was manageable. The short essays were enjoyed by students, and they appreciated that the professor connected Sociology to real world examples. However, the exam format was inconsistent and there was a large amount of reading required. Students suggested that there be more quizzes or exams and that they be in essay format, instead of multiple choice. Prospective students are not required to have previous knowledge upon enrol ing.

The best aspects of the course were the interesting topics and readings that were relevant and applicable to current events. The professor was an approachable and engaging lecturer who gave students the opportunity to participate in a sociological study for extra credit. Many students felt that the mandatory sections were disorganized, unhelpful, and did not reinforce material learned in lecture. Students agreed that the readings were too lengthy and that too much writing was required without WI credit. Suggestions for improvement include making lectures more interactive and having section attendance be optional. Prospective students are encouraged to fully complete the course study guides.