awesome professor, her lectures are great!

very cool teacher, good lectures

excellent professor, interesting lectures, take her if you can!

god lectures, very smart and clever and easy to listen to

Not too bad. Lectures are important the 2nd half of semester.

smiles huge when the class average is 72- likes dropping our GPAs down

The best professor I've ever had - not boring, great lectures, doable tests

knows what she is talking about

really fun class. lectures are light and interesting.

Hardest grader I have ever had, do not take her class

Read the material and review your notes...easy B! Little studying for an A

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Interesting lectures Helpful Don't take as frshmn, grades papers against peers

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Great teacher, excellent leactures and very interesting...do the readings and enjoy her class, she is very nice and teachs well!

Inspired me to declare a Sociology major. Wonderful woman, passionate, helpful and fun. Tests are very hard, but worth the trouble.

A little rough around the edges, but once you get to know her, she is a really good professor who is willing to spend extra time in her office discussing topics at hand or helping you get thru her tough exams.

Kewlest lady ever!! Her class is fun and interesting, the test are essays but not bad at all, she preps you well beforehand. Take her she fabulous!

Take Dr. Eck for interpretive! She's awesome, and the readings are interesting. Lots of essays and in-class discussions. Final project was more interesting and fun to do; wasn't boring work at all. She's willing to always help you out!

Was never much interested in sociology until I took this class. She's hilarious and makes learning about people (as depressing as it can be)totally worth the many many hours you'll put in studying. Take this class and learn about yourself.

knows her material very well

First of all, she is HILARIOUS!!The class is fun and the material is interesting. Advice: do all your readings, then do them again. Go to class and take notes, she gives extremely helpful tips. She is the best teacher I have had in college.take this class

Dr. Eck is a great teacher. She pushes you to actually think and incorporate yourself into what you're learning. She is tough, but she's available to help.

LOVE HER! She is not easy, yet i still love going to her class. The tests are hard but see the student assistants and it will help emmensely. She's funny, smart, interesting! Take her, it made me love sociology.

GREAT TEACHER! This class was very interesting and one of my favorites. She is funny, intelligent, and interesting. Tests are not easy but you'll find yourself interested in the material. If you study you should be fine. Take this class!

She is really nice, but grades really hard. There is a lot of reading and group discussion, so if you don't like to speak in class then it kinda sucks!! She is really helpful, so that's a good thing. The class was interesting over all.

lots and lots of reading...interesting class though...tests are fair if you do the required readings and study class notes...she's very passionate, knowldegable, and helpful if you ask..GO TO REVIEW SESSIONS WITH TAs, they really help!

Dr. Eck knows her stuff and is awesome. But I tried really hard on her essay tests and never got better than a B. :( Even when I really felt like I knew my stuff.

I loved this class. It's not an easy course, but I learned a lot. I took a ton of notes and did all the readings. Know the main point of each reading and you will do well on the short answer tests.

I've taken 4 classes with her now because I LOVE this woman. She is the best teacher i've ever had, and the reason i became a soc major. She is so intelligent and funny and really knows her stuff. You will learn a lot and actually be interested in it.

Dr. Eck may seem intimidating but its just an act, so don't be afraid to ask for help.You may bomb test 1 but don't quit,allow yourself time to learn to think in this new way. Do the readings several times with interest, you won't miss key concepts then.

Dr. Eck is awesome. She's so clever and witty it makes the class interesting. The class is definitely not a cake walk. It's a lot of work, but I have so much respect for her that I'm planning on taking her for more classes!

This is one professor I took multiple classes with just because I enjoyed her style so much. She is a tough grader, but well worth it. Her lectures are among the most interesting I had during my time at JMU. She's very funny and engaging and always keeps the mood light.

amazing teacher, and i would take any of her classes again, she tells stories and if you read and study exams are SO EASY! a lot of reading but its interesting and class is very fun to go to..definitely take her

This class was very difficult in my opinion. Most of the work was outside of class and it was almost pointless to attend other than to find out what was due and when. Very smart lady and was very helpful if you went to see her but it was intimidating...

A very involved class with alot of work. If you keep up with all the readings and go to her office hours you should do well. She really knows her stuff and can be intimidating at times, but is really helpful if you go to her office hours. No tests, just papers, only one big paper.

The class is hard, it's a lot of work but Dr. Eck is so helpful and such a great professor. She keeps class interesting and respects all her students.

these people are crazy, the class does not have a lot of work at all...eck is very fair, just do your work well, she'll see right through your b.s. you'll be fiiiiiine :)

This class was so much work and very overwhelming!! The reading notes, though they may seem a total waste of time, prove helpful in the end. The textbooks are fun, especially Sidewalk. She's really fair and she'll know when you're doing your work. B.S. is totally unacceptable!! But she's loads of fun!!

GREAT teacher - she is absolutely brilliant, and she will see right through your BS. Go to class and keep up with the readings and you'll be fine.

you might laugh your ass off. you might not get an A, but you could. you might not wanna go to class at 9:30am, even though she drove an hour to be there. you might think shes adorable, and maybe you'll all wanna switch your major...but i guarentee, you will love this teacher and the material, and thus will do fine in her class...you do well because you like it, not cause its easy.

Prof. Eck is great! Really nice and funny. Knows what she's talking about, and is more than happy to help. Tests aren't hard if you just read and understand all of the readings, and go over your notes. Few multiple choice and mostly short answer questions on the tests. Very interesting gened class. Highly reccomended!

LOVED this class. Dr. Eck is brilliant and treats us like adults. I always payed attention in this class. It's a lot of outside reading, but you'll want to do it to make her proud.

This was one of the hardest classes I have ever taken. Dr. Eck is a great prof. who really knows her stuff, but her essay tests are extremely hard. Go to her office hours because it will help. Alot of time and effort need to be applied to do well in this class. Three test and one paper. I would recommend taking a class of hers, but not this one.

she is a great person if you talk to her outside of class. She seems to know her stuff, very into it etc. Most readings are AWFUL... Test are not that bad. She's a picky grader, though. No attendance. Couple tests, about 2 papers. Interesting class.

GREAT prof. she knows her stuff! and yes it is a hard class for a gened and although she has no attendence policy you will need to go in order to pass the class. If you miss a class, you will get behind. If you don't go at all you will fail. She makes it really interesting though. 3 tests, 1 paper...so make sure you do well on the tests!

Interesting class...Dr. Eck works hard to engage students in discussion. Class is difficult for a gen ed, but if you go to class, take good notes, and do outside readings you should be fine! Basically, you cant get behind in this class...Would recommend if you are willing to do the work!

One of my favorite professors at JMU. She's so excited about the material that she makes it really interesting. If you do the reading (interesting) and take notes (no attendance but you need to go to class) you'll do fine on tests. She just wants you to get the main idea. 3 tests and one paper (only 3 pages). I highly recommend.

Great professor. Smart, funny, and leads very interesting class discussions. Grades are based on 3 tests and a paper. Test material couldn't be made any more obvious. I'm an accounting major and loved this course. Highly recommended if you're actually in college to learn and not just skate through.

cannot say enough good things about dr. eck. every lecture is incredibly interesting, not just bc of the topic but because of her teaching style & stories. shes a very fair grader. you have to keep up with the readings (along with 2 short assignments) and study hard for exams, but i ended up with an A. by far my favorite professor ever! take her!

Class involves many short answer questions relating to readings. She is very willing to help but class is very difficult to pay attention at 8.

She is so intelligent that you feel a little bit dumber just because she is around! She is very interesting and she opens your eyes to the world around you and you begin to look at everything in a different way. Just make sure you read her questions CAREFULLY because she doesn't give partial credit. She has a great shoe collection too!

Only good things can be said about Professor Eck. She is knowledgeable and her tests are reasonable. Do the reading, its most of your test!! Easy B and not to difficult to get an A

She is a great teacher and make a lot of effort to help you do well. I'm not going to lie be ready for a lot of work and a lot of selfdicpline. She has no mandatory attendance but I highly suggest you go to her class. She is a bit old fashioned in her teaching doesn't use powerpoint but to tell you the truth thats what helps us learn better. She lo

She is a great teacher and makes wants you do well without handing you an A. Be ready for a lot of work and a lot of self-discipline. She has no mandatory attendance but I highly suggest you go to her class. She loves what she is doing and is very enthusiastic about the class. It is very possible to get an A.

This class requires a lot of work, but I personally found it more time-consuming than difficult. The readings are very interesting. Exams usually consist of short answers and a take home essay question. Must have the books. Really nice teacher and encourages much discussion.

This class requires an excessive amount of work. You will be reading the entire semester. I did all the readings and studied before exams yet still got a D on one of the exams simply because I didnt answer the questions word for word how Dr. Eck would have answered them. Went to office hours to review the test-a waste of time, she gave no feedback.

Dr. Eck is very smart and knows her stuff. As long as you go to class, take good notes and do the outside reading, you will do well in this class. Her lectures and class discussions are both are very interesting. Dr. Eck is very approachable.

all classes are discussions. tests and papers ask you to apply what you learned in class using case studies. no attendance policy but you need to attend class because the textbook only contains complimentary readings. definitely take dr. eck!

Great teacher. Really passionate about sociology. Very interesting class.

You may get turned off by the paper u need to write almost every other week but their only a page and they really help you with the tests, also she grades very easily i havent gotten below an 85 on any. The material is interesting , you have short answer tests which arent too hard and usually you get a take home essay. TAKE HER SHES SO NICE

This class was great. I loved it. The discussion were always entertaining. I dreaded this class at first cause I have zero interest in Sociology but she made it fun and interesting. I even thought about minoring in Sociology after this class. Definitely take her!

This has been one of the most interesting classes i've taken at JMU, and Prof. Eck really knows her stuff. Yes, the class entails a lot of reading and the tests are all short answer. But read, take notes, study and you will do fine. I managed to get an A on all of my tests. 3 tests and an essay make up your grade. Take Dr. Eck you will love her!

Great professor, keeps class interesting and fun!

Reading these comments are annoying. If you read what she gives you, participate, and study just a little you will be fine. Dont put stupid negative comments and you only gave 50% in class and your grade reflected that. Great teacher that knows what she is talking about. If your not willing to LEARN then dont take it. this is college. duh.

Ok you can trust this opinion because at the end of the semester, I asked her for a recommendation and she said NO! While she seems harsh, she is the perfect example of what a college professor should be. Crystal clear, Stays on topic, Breaks it down, SMART. Literally EVERYTHING about her class is relevant & tied-together. Amazing Prof.

i LOVED THIS COURSE. It was interesting, she is funny, and it makes you think without causing you to drop you GPA

I had her as a freshman and she was my favorite professor. She has a great attitude and I loved going to class just to hear what she had to say. She knows what she's talking about. Class was not too hard as long as you do the reading and pay attention to the lectures. easy A

She expects you to write like a senior, which is kind of unfair. However, she is a wonderful lecturer and is really passionate about her material. She is very nitpicky and its hard to get an A in this class. Your required to write papers on reading, but they help you keep on track. Take her if your interested in the subject

LOVED her class! inspired me to be a sociology minor. there are weekley readings but are mostly interesting the readings are on the test along with lecture material. all short answer but she gsartial credit.

This woman knows her stuff! Shes very energetic and passionate about what she's teaching. Only has 4 test the whole semester which kind of sucks because they're the only things graded but if you keep up with the readings and take good class notes you should be fine.

This has been one of my favorite classes since being at JMU. Not only is Professor Eck a great lecturer, but the material is super interesting and useful. If you are motivated to do well, you will do well! She is good about getting the whole class involved, too. Great experience!

Dr. Eck is extremely well-spoken and is able to facilitate actually interesting discussions. She's a tough grader but she is passionate and makes class interesting. Prepare to read a lot and spend time in her office hours but this class can be extremely rewarding. TAKE THIS CLASS.

Dr. Eck is the bomb. I highly recommend her. She is so knowledgeable but won't try and fake it if she doesn't know something. I love her. The course requires work but hey you are in college so get used to it.

Awesome woman. She literally just stopped where she was going to see how I was doing. Such an awesome woman. Great class too. She really knows your stuff and will blow your mind. Very knowledgable and very interesting!

Beth Eck is the greatest professor in JMU's sociology department. She is so passionate and knowledgable and I loved everything she covered in class. Half your grade comes from papers (5 papers 10% each) and she is an incredibly tough grader. the tests were short-answer and based off the readings but the readings are interesting. TAKE HER!!!!

The class has two test, one that has a essay portion, and a final. You also have to write a three page paper on a book that's pretty interesting. If you're not interested in doing a lot of reading, you mat want to avoid this class. The reading is crucial to getting a good grade in the class (lots of application on test). Knowledgable prof and nice.

My overall favorite teacher. Extremely interesting class, keeps you engaged in class. Pertains to real life and teaches real life lessons that matter. 3 tests 2 essays. To get a good grade you need to read and be a good writer.

I love Dr. Eck! She is an amazing lecturer and I wish I could take her for another class. She is so nice and makes all the material easy to understand. Her lectures are genuinely interesting. Attendance is not mandatory, but I would go to every class since the tests are heavily on lecture content. Make sure to read the assigned readings as well

Professor Eck is amazing. She's so passionate about what she's teaching. Some topics can be hard to understand, but she's good about giving examples and answering questions. Her class is organized well with focus on test, reading assignments and one paper. She's a lot of fun and not boring. I love going to her class.

actually very funny. knows her stuff and take her if you want to put in the effort. not easy class but you get out what you put in.

Probably one of the most knowledgeable professors at JMU. Her lectures were very informative and she always tried to keep them interesting. If you are trying to raise your GPA, DO NOT take this class. She will admit that if you do all of the readings and come to every class you will get a C on the tests. With only 3 tests this class is ROUGH.

For sure one of my favorite professors. She is so knowledgeable and a very fair professor. She gives a lot of reading but the reading isn't pointless, and you won't pass the tests without the reading. Attendance isn't required but the lectures are very important. You'll be fine if you miss a day or two. 10/10 recommend.

I took Eck for Sociology of the family, and she made you work for anything you did. At first, I felt like I wasn't do the best because she was an extremely strict grader. However, I went to her office hours and she was willing to help. After that I really got the hang of her class and learned a lot too.

Dr. Eck is an amazing professor and really knows what she is talking about. She made the lectures interesting and wasn't afraid to ask the class questions either. There is a decent amount of readings but you need to do them in order to pass the tests. You also might get by skipping one or two classes but the tests are also based off of lecture.

Best class I have ever taken. As long as you take good notes and do the reading, the test are easy multiple choice. Dr. Eck knows her stuff and explains things slowly and simply. You can get away with skipping a few lectures but you honestly won't want to because it is super laid back and interesting. She is super organized, no surprises.

I loved Professor Eck. She's an amazing prof and she really cares about what she's teaching. Sociology is a hard topic in general but Beth really helps you and cares about your grade. You do have to read a lot for this class but its so interesting and you'll want to go to class every time. 2 tests and the final. Part of the final is take home essay

What an AMAZING teacher! Shes absolutely lovely. A professor who knows the material, cares about her students and her field of study?? Youd be a FOOL to pass her up. The readings are GRADED graded though so do take those seriously lol. Attendance is not required but Id HIGHLY encouraged. Super interesting stuff. Very happy I took her.

Favorite JMU professors I've ever had! Her lectures are really engaging and she goes pretty slow (writes the important stuff on the board). Short answer part of the test requires reading the book. MC part is pretty easy if you go to class. There's a final paper but it's pretty easy along with noncumulative final. Take her if you can!

Dr. Eck is by far the best professor that I have had at JMU. She is extremely knowledgable in the subject and the class will make you think of your everyday life a lot differently. Although the class could be difficult at times, as long as you take good notes, attend class, and study well, you'll be fine.

Dr. Eck has been my favorite professor at James Madison. Her lectures are extremely interesting, so even though attendance is not mandatory you will want to be there. She is very organized and explains up front what she expects from you. There are only 10 graded items in this class and 80% of your final grade is based on 3 tests so beware of that.

Professor Eck is a great professor. The quizzes are tough. If you attend office hours and go to the discussion groups, you'll most likely get better grades on them. There are 3 short essays that are graded pretty easily. The Final is a 3-page paper (haven't written it yet.) Very caring and kind professor. You just need to put in the effort.

Good choice for this class. A quiz every week, 3 essays and a final essay instead of exam. Not too hard, the material is interesting and the essays aren't too bad. Overall, good teacher and class.

Ms. Eck's class was one of my favorites this year as she made her lectures interesting and the readings doable. You have a quiz every week on the lectures which are pretty hard but you have 3 essays and a final essay which were not graded harshly for me. This class is great if you want to put in a little extra work to get more out of it.