4.9

Arnie Arluke

Sociology - Northeastern University

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Totally fun, easy, stress-free class

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1101
Nov 21, 2002

Best soc. class on campus

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SOC1100
Feb 4, 2003

best teacher i ever had ... THE BEST

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SOC1100
Feb 20, 2003

Prof. Arluke's crazy stories made this class incredible!

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SOC1101
Feb 20, 2003

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1100
Feb 22, 2003

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SOC1100
Feb 26, 2003

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SOC1100
Mar 10, 2003

This was one of the best classes I've ever had and he had great stories and I learned a lot.

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SOC1100
Apr 3, 2003

He is one of the best teachers I've ever had. Interesting, fun class.

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SOC
Apr 6, 2003

so hot.. so funny.. cute pants!

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SOC1101
Apr 10, 2003

Arnie is awesome!! Great teacher, very cute, and a real sweetheart to talk to! And he's teaching a new course soon....

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SOC1100
Apr 14, 2003

Prof. Arluke is the best teacher ever!

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SOC100
May 9, 2003

awesome, used to tour amsterdam, hint hint

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INTROSOC
May 15, 2003

AWESOME teacher, never boring, his tests are very good and fairly easy. Doesn't hand out tons of paperwork like most teachers; keeps things easy to understand and FUN! I loved his class. Arluke is Northeastern's best SOC teacher!

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SOA1100
May 19, 2003

Arnie is the best teacher I've had at NU... he makes it all fun

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SOC1101
May 20, 2003

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SOC1111
May 30, 2003

Arrrrniiieeeee... Great teacher, makes it fun and interesting, and really explains things. Tests are actually based on what he teaches! Not to hard either.

5.0
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SOC
Aug 5, 2003

Very nice.

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ANY
Aug 14, 2003

Great teacher

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SOC
Sep 1, 2003

Arnie is the best!

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SOC
Sep 1, 2003

take him--best teacher there is

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SOC101
Sep 16, 2003

ARNIE!He's the best professor at NU and i wish he taught more classes. He's so funny, smart and nice...not to mention adorable :)There probably isnt a student out there who doesnt like him, he's the best and NU is damn lucky to have him! RAISE HIS SALARY

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SOC
Oct 17, 2003

AMAZING! AWESOME PROFESSOR! VERY ENGAGING, SWEET MAN AND NICE PERSON. AWESOME IN GENERAL. He bases his lectures off his personal studies, which are very interesting, you will NEVER fall asleep in his class. ARNIE IS THE MAN!!!

5.0
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SOC101
Oct 18, 2003

has done some interesting studies...

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SOC101
Nov 1, 2003

Boring....talks about himself all the time

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SOC101
Nov 19, 2003

I loved taking his class. He makes the material clear and interesting. It's nic eot have a professor who is teaching from the real life expereince he has had and not just a text book. Very friendly and engaging.

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SOC101
Dec 1, 2003

arnie is the man.

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SOC101
Dec 8, 2003

He's the ****ing man. He knows many people in the class by name. He teaches well, and is making me consider changing my major to sociology due to my enjoyment of his intro course.

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SOC101
Dec 14, 2003

Amazing professor, great guy.

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SOC101
Dec 15, 2003

This class was awesome and I am not even a soc major. He made a class of 200 kids come in almost everday, where usually a teacher would only get about half. Has amazing experiences to share!

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SOC101
Mar 14, 2004

Fabulous teacher, fun class, go to lecture!

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SOC101
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2004

he is great guy and an awesome professor...very entertaining

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SOCU101
May 10, 2004

Amazing professor with greatlectures. He really knows his information and has done some incredible studies. A really good class.

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SOC101
Jun 17, 2004

If you get the chance to take one of his courses do so, you wont regret it. He's done some great studies and all of his lectures are based on these studies. I've never seen a class of 150 kids almost full every class. Tests are very fair also

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SOCINTRO
Jun 30, 2004

Great teacher, one of the best at NU. If you have a free elective definitly take one of his classes, you won't be disappointed.

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SOC1100
Sep 23, 2004

A total Clooney Clone(an older man you wouldn't mind doing) and his class and passion for Sociology just make him hotter! Also the class and his experiences with Soc are amazing. TAKE HIM!!

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SOCU101
Oct 5, 2004

This dude is fire

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INTROSOC
Nov 21, 2004

i thought he was great! interesting, funny, fair tests. he is a little bit of a dork and goes off on these tangents but its absolutely adorable. take his class, youll enjoy it.

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INTRO
Nov 22, 2004

Arluke is a great professor! He is excited about teaching what he knows about sociology and he has great experiences to share. His lectures are interesting, not boring and his exams are very fair. I am deffinitely going to look for another course to take with him!

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SOC101
Nov 28, 2004

Awesome teacher, very interesting lectures

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SOC101
Feb 1, 2005

Great teacher. has amazing experiences to share which makes the class very interesting. Class is almost always full. Mostly multiple choice questions, so tests are very fair. Absolutely love it.

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SOCIOLOGY
Mar 14, 2005

I love Arluke! My favorite professor so far! I went to every lecture. His stories and experiences are fascinating.

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SOC101
Apr 4, 2005

Arluke is the man. He loves to talk about all of his studies and what not. He gives 4 quizzes, no midterms or finals. He also gives extra credit. I recommend taking this class.

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SOCI
Apr 6, 2005

this guy is so awesome... i actually wanted to go to class. he has had so many interesting experiences, its like story time rather than teaching... definately take this class!!

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SOC
Apr 7, 2005

Arluke ROCKS!!!!!!!!

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SOCU101
Apr 18, 2005

I loved this class...very interesting studies! Good lectures, quizzes are not THAT hard, but u have to study the book and look over the lecture notes! Go to class everyday or else you will miss something that will be on a test! NO FINAL or midterm, just four quizzes!

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SOC101
Apr 26, 2005

Easy Tests. His lectures are really intersting. Its just fun going to his class. If you're looking for an easy elective take his Intro to Soc class.

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SOCU101
Jun 6, 2005

the best professor i have had

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SOC101
Aug 24, 2005

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SOC101
Aug 30, 2005

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INTROTOSOC
Grade: A-
Aug 31, 2005

One hell of a great teacher! Make sure not to miss his lectures, they're really interesting, and talk to him after class - the guy certainly has a lot of good**** to say.

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INTROTOSOC
Sep 2, 2005

This man is amazing. You do great on all of his tests because you actually LEARN things in class! Most interesting course ever...all slideshows and stories of his many experiences. I might even do a dual major because of this professor!

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INTROTOSOC
Sep 4, 2005

Best teacher EVER

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INTROTOSOC
Sep 5, 2005

Very very interesting class. Very enthuastic teacher. Taught by telling stories about things he has actually done and studied himself. Really fun class. One of the best professors I've ever had here.

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SOCU101
Oct 11, 2005

GREAT PROF EASY TESTS, INTERESTING LECTURES, WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR MAJOR, OR AT LEAST THINK ABOUT ANOTHER MINOR.

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04
Oct 16, 2005

This guy was awesome, but go to every class and pay attention to his stories, they're so interesting and that's what his exams are based on

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INT2SOCMETH
Oct 20, 2005

I think anyone who goes to NU and doesn't take an Arluke class is missing out. Intro was the most memorable class I've taken at this University, and the reason I have a SOC minor. Great class, great man.

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SOCU101
Oct 25, 2005

One of the best in his field. Class is very interesting and he is very knowledgable. I would recommend him. Be sure to read the text and take class notes...other than that enjoy it

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SOC101
Oct 27, 2005

awesome class . awesome teacher

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SOC101
Nov 24, 2005

awesome class, easy exams, great lectures, take good notes, but theres some extra credit. all around amazing class, amazing prof.

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SOCU101
Dec 8, 2005

The best class I have taken. Has great stories, good personality, understands what it's like to be the student. No real final or mid-term, just 4 quizzes for the whole semester(not cumulative which makes it easy). You do need to go to class but you will enjoy going. Gives a study guide before quiz which means you don't really have to read the book

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SOCU101
Oct 25, 2006

Absolutely incredible class! I recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in Sociology! He presents the (usually dry) fundamentals of Sociology in a very un-dry way with his experiences in research and consulting jobs. I cannot think of a single class where I didn't laugh and/or become very intrigued. Great class!!

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SOC101
Nov 3, 2006

This man is the most AMAZING professor.You need to go to every class and read the book because half of the exam is his lectures, half from the book, but you will want to go to this class. He is so funny, and teaches you sociology is an entertaining way. There is a studyguide before tests, so he's clear on what you need to learn. He's AWESOME!

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SOC101
Nov 9, 2006

Arnie is an awesome teacher, but i think i would like him much more in nonintro class. I would rather have him in a 20 person discussion based class than a 150 person lecture. overall though, great teacher, go to class and youll do well on the tests, he tells you exactly whats on them so you dont really need to even read the book.

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SOCU101
Dec 19, 2006

Best professor, best class. Lectures are interesting and Arluke makes them fun. Tests are easy as long as you go to lecture and use the study guide he gives you, but missing class a few times won't kill you. Easy A.

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SOCU101
Jan 5, 2007

Great class. Great professor. Easy A if you go to class and read the text. Tests are half class notes and half on the text book! His lectures are really interesting!

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SOC101
Jan 8, 2007

Absolutely amazing professor. I'm now a sociology major because of him. Easy, interesting, fun. Take his class!!!

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SOC101
Jan 29, 2007

Arnie Arluke is by far the best teacher at Northeastern. Althought I have only had the pleasure of his teachings for one class freshman year, and now I am a senior, it was enough for me to come back here and say exactly how much of an impact he had on me. Keep up the good work professor.

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SOOCU101
Mar 24, 2007

Hands down, best class I've taken so far and best professor I've had. Classes are fun, lectors are interesting, and he's hilarious to boot. My only complaint is that he doesn't teach more classes. I would take them in a heartbeat!

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SOC101
Apr 4, 2007

loved this class...even though i thought it was gonna be boring. he makes everything really interesting and gives a lot of extra credit that if you do it will give you an easy A

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SOCU101
Apr 4, 2007

ARLUKE is the BEST! i changed my major to sociology after taking his class and I am so glad I did..he is SUPER funny, always interesting lectures, and is always there if you need to ask questions. He loves teaching you can tell, and hes one of the best in his field by far. Great professor, take his class!! pretty easy class as well!

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SOC101
Apr 7, 2007

Arnie is the BEST. It's the only class this semester that I actually go to all the time, because the lectures are great. Take him!!

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SOC101
Apr 22, 2007

Extremely good teacher. One of the best I have had. Makes Sociology interesting with all the stories he has. Easy tests if you study. Textbook necessary. Necessary to go to class.

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SOCU101
May 2, 2007

i LOVED professor arluke's class. his lectures were always interesting, although they often had little connection with the chapters assigned in the book. he gives helpful review sheets before each of the 4 exams, and as long as you know what's on that and you've read the chapter you will do well in this class. i HIGHLY recommend this class

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SOC101
May 26, 2007

He is the reason why I became a soc major.

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SOC101
Aug 1, 2007

Arluke is awesome, and so is his class. Fascinating- where else can you hear lectures about weird cults and Amsterdam and mole people? Hands down the best class I took all year. Not too hard either. I didn't even mind waking up for it and I was surprised at how much I miss it!

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SOCU101
Jan 10, 2008

Great Professor! Best class i've ever taken at NEU!

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SOCU101
Feb 18, 2008

Professor Arluke is a terrific teacher. His lectures are really enjoyable and I found myself not even taking notes because I was so interested in what he said that I forgot I was in class. Definitely take his class. He is also very willing to help students out.

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SOC101
Mar 5, 2008

Great great great professor. The most interesting lectures ever. Take this class!

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SOC101
Apr 3, 2008

This is the only class I never wanted to skip and if I missed a class because I was sick I would be very upset. He is the most interesting and funny teacher here at this school. He talks about all his experiences and just makes class a lot of fun! He is the reason why I'm not minoring in Sociology

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SOC101
Apr 3, 2008

AMAZING PROFESSOR!!

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SOC101
Apr 10, 2008

Best professor I've had in college so far, definitely the best class I've taken. If you're taking intro to soc, TAKE IT WITH ARLUKE... otherwise you're missing out. Go to lecture because half of the exam material is based on lecture, but also because he is quite possibly the coolest person to ever walk the planet.

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SOC101
Apr 22, 2008

Arluke is an amazing professor - got me interested in the field. Finally a professor who can teach through his own experiences instead of regurgitating the textbook on a powerpoint. Classes are always extremely interesting and he's a really great and approachable guy. Highly recommended!

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SOC101
Apr 29, 2008

BEST CLASS EVER I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM -- FOREVER.

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SOC101
May 1, 2008

Makes the class really interesting with his crazy stories and jokes. Really nice guy and very easy class. All you have to do is pay attention and read the chapters. There's 4 quizzes, no final, all multiple choice. Very easy, study and you'll get an A.

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SOC101
Oct 19, 2008

AMAZING. AMAZING. AMAZING. If you can get a class with Arluke, TAKE IT. He is hilarious, interactive, entertaining, and for a morning class he really keeps the class awake and interested. Has real-world experience stories for every lecture, which helps you remember things, and never expects too much from the students other than to try their best.

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SOC101
Oct 20, 2008

He is an AMAZING teacher! Will keep you interested the whole time! I was upset when I missed 1 class, you'll never want to miss it. Nice guy. Very helpful! No midterm/Final..4 quizes..3 extra credit assignments. All around great class! Highly recommend taking him!!

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SOC101
Nov 11, 2008

Arluke is the bomb. No matter what, he's always smiling and despite the size of the class he does his best to learn the names of all the people who speak up. There's only four quizzes and he gives you plenty of extra credit.

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SOCU101
Nov 17, 2008

Fantastic teacher! Quizzes aren't too hard and the lectures are really interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory but you end up going just because you want to. Definitely recommend taking Intro to Soc even if it isn't your major!

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SOC101
Nov 18, 2008

FANTASTIC! My favorite class this semester, my favorite teacher I'v ever had. Makes you want to attend class no matter what time you have it. Quizzes arent too bad and gives creative extra credit opportunities. Very interesting lectures, lots of field experience. Funny guy. DEFINETELY take this class if you get the chance.

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SOCU101
Dec 1, 2008

Arluke is awesome! Go the the lectures, because the tests are half on what he says in class. This is a straight-forward class on interesting topics.

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SOC101
Dec 20, 2008

Arnie Arluke is by far one of the all time greats when it comes to story telling and it's near impossible for you to fail his quizzes. If a certain % of the class gets a question wrong, he automatically gives everyone the points! He's a very understanding teacher and you're missing out if you don't take his Intro to Sociology class!

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SOC101
Dec 21, 2008

Interested in teaching and helping students learn; emphasis is on learning. Fascinating instructor, obviously not a lecturer...more like a real teacher. Bravo, professor Arluke.

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SOCSEC
Jan 8, 2009

He's so amazing. I wish he taught more levels. Love him! He's hilarious

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SOC101
Apr 7, 2009

Arnie Arluke is a very fascinating storyteller. His own personal experiences make you want to go to class. Quiz materials can be vague but if you read the book and go to class, you can get an easy A, plus he gives a lot of extra credit. If you take SOC101, it has to be with Arluke.

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SOC101
Apr 8, 2009

BEST CLASS EVER!!! He's super sweet and really funny. 4 tests--READ the book and go to class whenever possible his lectures are AWESOME!!!

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SOC101
Apr 10, 2009

He is amazing, if you go to class, you absorb so much more information than you realize. Amazing.

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SOC1101
Nov 30, 2009

he's awesome, funny, and awkwardly hot

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SOC1105
Nov 30, 2009

This man is absolutely amazing! He makes you want to go to class every day and potentially become a sociologist. If theres any possible way for you to take the class, TAKE IT!

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SOC101
Dec 3, 2009

Arnie is full of life and is a great public speaker. Seems more like a friend than a professor. Very interesting lectures. Grade consists of 4 quizzes, no final. Quizzes are 40 MC (20 on the lectures and 20 on the book). Attendance isn't mandatory, but you will have trouble on quizzes if you don't go. Most Get A's and B's. TAKE! HE'S SO NICE!!

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SOCU101
Dec 17, 2009

ARNIE! This was probably my favorite class so far. 4 MC exams and 2 extra credit opportunities. His lectures are so interesting. Exams are based on lecture and textbook. Probably one of the nicest professors ever. I didn't believe the hype about how great this class was but after taking Arnie's, I'm a believer.

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SOCL1101
Jan 14, 2010

Arnie is the man. Take this course!!

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SOC101
Mar 26, 2010

Arnie Arluke is awesome. Take his class. Seriously.

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SOCL1101
Jul 31, 2010

Amazing teacher! Lectures were fun, interesting, and he made the concepts very easy to understand. There were only 4 quizzes, and he gave out a sheet with all the terms that would be covered a week before each quiz. If you pay attention, which is easy, and do the small amt of reading he assigns, its an easy A!

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SOC1101
Dec 16, 2010

Arnie Arluke is the most adorable man on the planet. He's definitely been my favorite professor so far. His classes are really interesting and he's a genuinely great guy. He really cares about his students and wants them to do well. His class is great and he's a complete sweetheart. Take this class, everyone loves it.

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SOCL1101
Feb 11, 2011

Arluke has made my mornings much brighter with his sincere and lighthearted stories of his adventures during sociological research. His real life examples make understanding terms easier and make coming to class feeling more like listening to a friend share a funny story.

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SOCL1101
Nov 17, 2011

Don't take the edge seats in the classroom or you won't be able to read what's on the blackboard. His handwriting is really messy; he really should just type everything up and project it on the screen. It's ok-legible if you sit in the center though. It's cool that your grade is entirely made up of 4 tests, but then WATCH OUT on how you do on each.

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SOCL1101
Dec 12, 2011

TAKE THIS CLASS. Seriously. Extremely interesting and entertaining material with a fascinating professor to present it. Each lecture is about a study that he personally has done, so they're filled with funny anecdotes. The tests are not hard as long as you spend an hour or so with the study guides. Overall, it's a fantastic class.

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SOCL1101
Dec 15, 2011

Honestly best class I took on campus. Arluke is an extremely interesting person, and relates material to personal experience. This class brightened my mornings, even Monday mornings :) I would take it again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Professor Arluke.

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SOCL1101
Mar 22, 2012

Arnie is the best professor that I've had at Northeastern. He's easy and a very fair grader, with lots of extra credit opportunities. I'm not a Sociology major, but he made me want to be! :D Love Arnie!

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SOCL1101
May 1, 2012

Arnie is adorable and his classes are extremely interesting and informative. I wish he taught more classes, I'd even take this one again. He even made time to sit down for lunch with a few friends of mine to talk about his studies. I'll always respect and admire Arnie. Best teacher Northeastern has or ever will have.

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SOCL1101
Dec 13, 2012

Awesome dude. I took his class a semester ago, and it just occurred to me that I have to give Arnie his due props. His "classes" are basically "story time with Arnie", where he tells you wild, fascinating tales that end up teaching a sociological concept too. Totally fun, easy, stress-free class.

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SOC101
Dec 22, 2012

Hands down the best professor I have ever had! I honestly didn't think it's even possible to enjoy a college class, but his classes were really interesting and entertaining

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SOC1101
Apr 10, 2014

THE BEST PROF, EVER TAKE SOCIOLOGY!!! :)

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SOCI1101
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2015

Arnie is incredible, I took his class at 9:15 am and always looked forward to it. The stories he tells in class are fascinating and tie into the material incredibly well. I took his class two full years ago and decided just now I needed to write this review. Thats how awesome the class is. Take it!!

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SOC
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2023
Would take again

The best professor I took his class in 1995 and never forgot his stories about his studies Always was looking forward to attend his class

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