4.6

Beverly Farb

Sociology - Everett Community College

4.6
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
106
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

106

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What Students Say

She's an easy grader and besides the reading, not too much work

SOC101 - 4.0 rating

Gives great feedback, always grades at a fast pace

CJ112 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

34%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 66 reported grades
A: 34
A+: 18
A-: 4
B+: 3
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Clear grading criteria (28)
Caring (24)
Get ready to read (20)
Amazing lectures (15)
Respected (10)
Participation matters (10)
Amazing lectures (8)
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SOCIOLOGY

5.0

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SOC

5.0

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ANTHRO255D

5.0

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SOC240

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SOC

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Reviews (106)
5.0
2.0
SOC110
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

4.0
3.0
SOC110
Apr 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jul 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY
Feb 21, 2004

Dr. Farb is a great teacher who goes out of her way to make sure her students get as much help as they need. I would definitely recomend this teacher

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Aug 5, 2004

No Comments

5.0
4.0
SOC101
Apr 29, 2005

My best friend and I took her in 1997 when we were seniors in high school running start. WE LOVED HER and we both were one of the few that got solid A's in her class. Obviouslly she's great since we still remember her and the material 8 years later! To get an A, make sure you do all the readings!

5.0
4.0
SOC
Aug 30, 2005

cool teacher and makes sure that everyone understands. tests are a little difficult but very lenient about grading. make sure to speak up in class it lets her know that you understand

5.0
2.0
ANTHRO255D
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PSYCH
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
SOC240
Dec 15, 2005

she gives benefit of the doubt if you fudge an answer, and she clarifies if there's any question as to the material. she goes off on random tangents in lecture, but you learn more from those than from the textbook. i completely recommend her 100%.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH100
Nov 8, 2005

She's very nice and her class was very informative. The tests were pretty hard, you have to be sure to read the book as well as attend all the lectures, but like someone else mentioned she's pretty lenient with grading. I really enjoyed her class.

5.0
4.0
SOC271
Feb 6, 2006

I enjoy taking classes with Dr. Farb, she is very fair and posseses a great deal of knowledge in the field of sociology. Im only sorry that I am out of classes to take ( at this school ) in this field.

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Nov 13, 2007

This teacher is awesome! Very helpful and offers lots of extra credit work to boost grades. I took this class online and would tell anyone to give it a try. Easy class.

4.0
2.0
SOC220
Sep 23, 2006

I thought this class was kind of boring. Dr. Farb often got off subject. She is nice though, and will give you help if you ask for it. Her quizzes are pretty challenging, but she is very generous about which answers she accepts, plus she lets you bring in several pages of notes for each quiz. There is also several oppertunities for extra credit.

4.0
2.0
PSY240
Mar 6, 2009

I took Farb for Social Psych and Survey of Sociology. She is very passionate about her subject, sometimes overwhelmingly so. Her lectures are interesting, her assignments are pretty easy and the tests aren't too hard. Pretty good teacher overall.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Dec 16, 2008

I took Dr. Farb for more than one class, and enjoyed them both. She teaches the material in a way that I will be able to remember it for years. Also, there are many chances to earn extra credit, and if you go to her office hours, or email her with questions she's EXTREMELY helpful!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Sep 9, 2009

Took SOC&101 OL over the compressed summer quarter. Dr. Farb provides links and lectures for the online medium, which doesn't go on rambling and is short & sweet. 3 projects over the course which weren't difficult to say the least. No midterms or finals as well! Just as long as you participate in the weekly discussions, you're good to go + quizes.

5.0
2.0
SOCPSYC
Jan 21, 2010

She is flat out the best professor I have had at EVCC and she will be the one that I will always remember looking back. She makes lecture fun and enjoyable. She couldn't possibly be more helpful if she tried. She is downright amazing. Classes that I have taken have been fairly easy.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Apr 1, 2010

Very easy class. Her class lectures can be somewhat boring. All tests and quizzes online. You only have to go to class if you want lecture notes, but she posts them online sometimes too. A couple easy online projects. The final was an online tests covering 3 or 4 chapters. You get 3 tries for tests. There is extra credit available.

5.0
2.0
SOC110
Aug 13, 2010

I took the Study of the Family with Barb! She is very nice and down-to-earth! I really enjoyed her class.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Oct 7, 2010

I had Dr. Farb over the summer and her online class was awesome! She really lays everything out for you so you know exactly what she wants and she also gives you chances to improve your grade. Lots of reading but a great teasher. I'm now taking her Anthro class and love it!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Aug 15, 2010

Dr. Farb is wonderful! I finished her online class yesterday over the summer quarter. It was a lot of work but it was a compressed quarter. She gives every single student the opportunity to earn an A and answers questions quickly, giving great advice on papers. Absolutely the BEST! Take her class, you will be happy with her!

5.0
3.0
SOC255D
Nov 12, 2010

Love her! Communicates her expecations clearly, uses examples in her online class - overall very helpful.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Mar 11, 2011

Ridiculous grader! Takes a lot of points off for missing something little. Whole class is worth 100 points and she has no problem taking away points.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Mar 24, 2011

I love Dr. Farb! Her lectures were very interesting and I always wished they were longer than 50min. Her quizes and online tests weren't too hard which kept the pressure off (no big tests). Her three projects were simple and challenged me, and she graded fairly. I am taking another class from her and would recommend her to anyone!

3.0
2.0
SOC101
Sep 20, 2011

Decent class. Learned a lot. Very easy. Just skim the text and you will do fine. Online tests, so they can be open book in you want. Watched a lot of movies/documentaries. If you are looking for an easy/informative soc. class this would be a good choice.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Nov 4, 2011

She is a great teacher. She is entertaining and has interesting lectures! Her class is fairly simple if you complete all the work. The weekly in class tests aren't hard and the online tests are open book which is nice. If you put forth an effort you will do well. I would recommend her to anybody! She is a sweet and approachable teacher!

4.0
1.0
CJ112
Mar 23, 2012

I look the class online. Farb is very organized and gives you a calendar with all due dates.All quizzes are open book and you have two tries. She is a fair grader and if she takes away points and you disagree, it is easy to talk to her and recover them. Definitely take her class!

5.0
2.0
ANTH255D
Mar 19, 2013

Bev is a great prof. Ive taken two online classes from her now and she is a very organized and helpful prof. She allows two tries on most quizzes and gives plenty of time to get essays and presentations done. I would definitely take her class again. :)

5.0
2.0
CJ112
Jun 3, 2013

I found this class VERY interesting and fun. Teacher is great, organized, and cares about the students. Pretty good amount of writing assignments but they covered interesting topics so they weren't that bad. About one online quiz a week with two tries and no final. Take this class I enjoyed it a lot and it was pretty easy!

3.0
3.0
CJ112
May 14, 2013

Farb was organized & used a variety of material which was refreshing for an online course. Seemed to know her stuff in criminology. Lots of book reading and some weeks have a lot more due than others. Biggest complaint is that she seemed a little rude over email, & irritated when I pointed out errors in her quiz questions, which happened often.

5.0
2.0
CJ112
Mar 17, 2014

Beverly Farb's Criminology class is awesome! Read text book, two chances for short quizzes weekly, about 5 essays that are pretty short, and a final (she tells you what chps are in it) The teacher was very helpful with answering questions and providing feedback quickly online. Take this teacher!!!

3.0
5.0
SOC101
Nov 5, 2014

She is a HARSH grader. I couldn't get full credit on anything no matter how much work I put into it. I can tell she is passionate about sociology but she assigns way too much work each week.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2014

This class was online, so I never met her, but her teaching style is wonderful. I highly recommend taking a class from her. There are a ton of assignments, but if you do the reading and participate in discussion you will pass with no problem.

4.0
2.0
CJ112
Grade: A
Feb 23, 2015

Wonderful teacher! I love her assignments, they are really great and helpful to really understanding the material.

5.0
2.0
CJ112
Mar 23, 2015

I love that she gives two attempts on her quizzes! Its a lot of reading, but the assignments are fairly easy. My only complaint in the class was the independent "field work" like surveys or interviewing. However, they are still easy to complete, but I did not like it.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Feb 23, 2016

I love Beverly! She is super nice and helpful. This class was enjoyable, but expect a lot of assignments and a couple of essays. If you put in the work, you will pass with a good grade.

5.0
3.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A
May 28, 2016
Would take again

I really liked Bev because she was very flexible and always gave wonderful responses. She even let me edit my work to get 100% on assignments! Would take her again if I was staying at EvCC. She is wonderful - take her if you are taking anthropology and/or sociology!!!

4.0
3.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2016
Would take again

This online class is based off 100 Total points- that's it! It is pretty intimidating at first,but it ended dup being fine. Most quizzes are worth 3 points for example, so forgetting about a quiz you are screwed. Every little thing and quiz question that is worth .25 points matters. But she has clear grading so it's an easy A if you pay attention

5.0
4.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Farb is an amazing instructor. She brings her passion for knowledge to her lectures and to her class. Her online structure is fantastic and she even makes it easy to work ahead in case you have scheduling conflicts. Fun projects, great group activities (even online), and fun and interesting quizzes.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

Sociology is a REALLY easy class (I took it online) but there is a lot of reading to do, so your textbook is mandatory. The professor replies really fast to emails and gives really clear directions if you have any questions. She's an easy grader and besides the reading, not too much work.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC220
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

Bev is really great about allowing for second chances at make up work. She is really caring towards the needs of her students and writes great lectures.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A-
Mar 1, 2017
Would take again

Bev is one of the only professors I've had that I felt like actually cared about her students. She gives amazing feedback on assignments, and will allow you to fix assignments to get more points.

Gives good feedback
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CJ112
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2017
Would take again

Super easy class. Online, different due dates for things. Class consists of four units, each being about three weeks long that typically include 2-5 quizzes (two try's, 15 questions each), one or two lectures you read, and one essay, usually a data survey you create or a book you read. Gives great feedback, always grades at a fast pace.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2017
Would take again

One of my favorite online teachers. She gives good feedback and responds super fast. The only hard part for me was the amount of reading and lack of interest I had which is why I rate it a 3 difficulty. Either way, don't slack. The class avg on a lot of assignments were really low so she doesn't just hand out A's. There's extra credit thoug

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Jun 20, 2017
Would take again

She reviews your work, tells you what if anything was wrong, and then allows you to go back and correct it for full credit. Making sure that her students understand the subject is a top priority for her and it shows.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jun 7, 2017
Would take again

Bev has a great grading tactic and makes you work for it although she does allow you second chances to recover docked points. Her lectures aren't painful to read and there was a nice little surprise after we read one of them. Great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed this class! Glad I waited to take it with her!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ANTHRO255D
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2018
Would take again

Bev is such an amazing teacher! Perhaps one of the best instructors I've had. She allows students to rework assignments and gives very good feedback even online. I'm so glad I took her course!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
SOC255D
Grade: A+
Mar 20, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Farb is a really great teacher and the Medicine Across Cultures class isn't too difficult, even for an Online Class. The key is that you have to read and be receptive to the material. Otherwise, you might become lost in the dialog. Even so, she'll give you plenty of chances to make up points.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: A-
Mar 28, 2018
Would take again

I thoroughly enjoyed this class and the professor. There was a lot of work with a lot of writing which is expected. While it was an online class, Farb did an amazing job with her posted lectures. I never felt lost and she is always available with great feedback for you to improve. Her response rate was the best I've seen from any professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
CJ112
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2018
Would take again

Beverly Farb was a great instructor. She was easy to contact outside of class, the class was engaging, and the assignments were challenging enough but not impossible. As long as you read the textbook and put in the necessary time, the class is enjoyable and definitely doable.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
CJ112
May 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Brutal quizzes twice a week with ridiculously misleading answers. If you don't read the chapter multiple times you won't score above a 50% on them, even with the book in front of you. Unnecessary time-consuming projects for undergrads such as survey's, interviews, observations. Shes nice but has really made a class I was looking forward to stink.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
SOC255D
Grade: B+
May 14, 2018
Would take again

Farb is honestly the best professor I have ever had. Shes super nice and is willing to give second chances. Her lectures are pretty cool! Lots of different input goes into her assignments. Her class isnt hard just read what is given and complete the work. I learned a lot from her and enjoyed her class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
3.0
CJ112
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2018
Would take again

The class is pretty easy IMO. As long as you do the readings and take the quizzes you will do fine. There are a couple survey projects but they are not too complicated. More of a glorified sociology class , but if you are interested in this field you will like this class.

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5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Jul 25, 2018
Would take again

Bev was one of the sweetest, most caring professors I've ever had. Her online class was super easy and mainly consisted of lectures, 10-question quizzes, three experiments, and a couple write-ups. She knows how to get students involved in the course work and is incredibly cooperative and understanding.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2018
Would take again

This class and professor are amazing. As long as you do the readings and write opinionated and detailed work you'll have no problem. The material and lectures are very interesting especially if your going into the medical field. Farb gives you chances to make up additional points that you may have lost due to incomplete work.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
SOC255D
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2019
Would take again

Farb is extremely forgiving. If you are missing a small portion to a response or have a messed up citation she lets you know and will let you resubmit for FULL credit. There are multiple assignments/quizzes due each week but the class is quite mild in workload. She uses the calendar feature of canvas very well so you always know what is due when!

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking Farbs class. She was super understanding and always allowed you to correct mistakes that you made on assignments. She grades in low incriminates, which can feel weird at first but by the end of the class I really liked it! Participate in all areas and if you do your work, you will get an A. Highly recommend her class!!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2019
Would take again

I loved her and this class! She has clear grading criteria, grades quickly, and assigns a very manageable workload. Also she is really kind and approachable!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CJ112
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2019
Would take again

To be honest there are not enough teachers like this these days. She cares more about your level of understanding then the detailing of each assignment. With that said, she will point out the details missing and grant you the opportunity to resubmit should you wish. If we really want to change the future we need to invest in more teachers like thi!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2019
Would take again

Bev Farb gives great lectures and provide excellent resources. She is not only a fair grader but she OFFERED for errors to be corrected on papers and projects (not tests) after the fact and allowed credit to be retrieved. I loved this class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A+
Jun 20, 2019
Would take again

I took this class for my diversity credit and I loved her class! I found her lectures to be very interesting, it was more about sociology. This class is for non-medical majors. The readings were doable and not boring. The assignments overall were pretty easy. She gives you two chances for quizzes and lets you fix your assignments for points.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A
May 30, 2019
Would take again

I really like her class, she has quiz weekly, but as long as you read the material you are good. If you get something wrong on an assignment she allows you to earn it back by correcting the mistakes. She always responds to my email quickly for question and the difficulty of the assignments are just right where it makes you think, but not hard.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
SOC101
Feb 16, 2020
Would take again

Bev is so friendly and understanding, and a quick grader too! The class had a diverse range of assignments, and none of them were too complicated. She always gave us very detailed explanations for writing assignments, and even examples so you know if you're on the right track.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2020
Would take again

Amazing. She is one of the only teachers I've had that seems to genuinely want you to understand and care about the material. She also lets you re-submit if you mess something up. She's passionate and well-read about her subject. If you want to take an Anthropology or Sociology class, it should be with her.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2020
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. You will have times quizzes on your reading, as long as you do the reading you will do good. She is awesome about getting back to you for questions and clarification. I would highly recommend this teacher.

Gives good feedback
Respected
3.0
3.0
ANTH255D
Grade: B
Aug 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Get ready to read...a lot. Lectures are readings and are not taught. I'd appreciate if there would have been zoom lectures or recorded lectures but there were only readings. This lead to a daily gamble to guess which information is needed for the quiz and which are not.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
SOC220
Grade: B+
Nov 24, 2020
Would take again

I loved her class so much, she makes sure you are getting the help you need. She cares about her students understanding more than grades so if it is clear you are putting in the effort she is happy to give you the points for it! she is a delightful teacher and a wonderful person. She will allow you to submit late assignments and fix for points!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: B-
Dec 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

tests are very hard.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
SOC220
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

I loved Beverly, she writes her own exams and they are straight to the point so not boring and long. She gives you feedback on your works and lets you fix it to get a perfect grade. The class is out of 100 points total which can be scary but she gives you endless feedback and retries to get it all done. She's an amazing teacher.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
SOC101
Jan 26, 2021
Would take again

Very accessible. I have appreciated the dedication and patience Dr. Farb has for teaching. Amazing professor. Really puts the time in for her students.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CJ112
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 20, 2021
Would take again

She's the ideal teacher. Her responses come in quickly, she allows you to correct assignments(I had to make multiple corrections to one paper and she stayed super patient and encouraging throughout), and she offers really helpful feedback. I would take every class with her if I could.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
SOC101
Mar 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

expect to redo assignments 2-3 times to get full points. lectures are written out. quizzes are impossible to get 100% unless you commit lectures & book to memory word for word. Lots of busy work. my physiology and stats classes were easier than this class. Gives you option to redo for full points and 2 tries for quizzes, but very hard. stressful!

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CJ112
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2021
Would take again

One of the best instructors I've ever had. Cares about her students learning and puts a lot of time and effort to make sure you understand the work rather than just muddle through. Gives you the tools to apply what you're learning to your life and understand her lessons in the real world. AMAZING instructor.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ANTH255D
Grade: D
Jun 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The absolute worst class Ive ever had the misfortune of paying money for. Would never recommend this professor, the class content was somewhat interesting, but the grading is so harsh you have to do twice as much work on an assignment to get a passing grade. Not worth your time or your money.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
May 22, 2021
Would take again

Gives option to redo assignments for 100%. Lots of discussion posts that require outside research, but the prompts are always interesting. Lots of lecture/chapter readings. Easy quizzes. Responds quickly. Overall an easy class with fun assignments, and Dr. Farb seems to care a lot about her students and their opinions!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC220
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2021
Would take again

There were quizzes often but were open note and not too difficult. If you read the material it was no problem. She gave us plenty of extra credit opportunities and if you misunderstood the assignment she was more than happy to let you try again for full credit. By far one of my favorite professors at the school.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2022
Would take again

Really nice. Let's you redo assignments till you get a hundred. Gives good feedback. What I didn't like was how she organized her Canvas, it was confusing. you needed to click on a lot of links or modules to get the assignment. Has weekly discussions and quizzes(unlimited tries). You read from the textbook, it's free. Gives extensions

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A-
Jun 17, 2022
Would take again

Lots of lectures to read, but they are interesting and easy to navigate. She would give grace when you don't turn in assignments or need to get your grade up a bit on some. She is the best.

Get ready to read
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
SOC220
Grade: A
Sep 13, 2022
Would take again

She's a such lifesaver. It was my last quarter at EvCC and I was going through such a tough time with transferring and moving + mental health. I reached out to her about falling behind on assignments. She's so caring and she made sure to check on me whenever I was unable to submit stuff on time. She gave me full points no matter what.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Oct 22, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Farb is so caring, passionate and excited about what she does, and kind. Her feedback is genuine and helpful and she gives you the chance to edit your work for a higher grade, though she is an easy grader (in my opinion). NO textbook was required for this class as her lectures are all in the modules. She is awesome!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Feb 14, 2023
Would take again

Prof Farb was great! Quizzes are very directly taken out of text from lectures. Everything is posted at the beginning of the quarter so you can work as far ahead as you'd like. She was usally quick to respond when help was needed, & gave clear instructions. Always gave an opprotunity on missed credit in discussion posts. 10/10 take if you can!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC220
Grade: A-
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

Took her asynchronous class over the summer last year. Unexpectedly transferred credit over for my double major of sociology (originally just Econ) at WWU. She gave great reading material, and had really clear grading criteria. Everything was out of 100 points, which made it easy to know how hard to work for your target grade. I really miss her!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

Great professor. Every assignment/quiz adds up to 100 points and she allows you to go back and fix assignments to improve your grade. She replies quickly and wants you to succeed in her class.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
ANTH255D
Grade: B+
Feb 21, 2024
Would take again

I liked this course! It wasn't the hardest class I have taken nor the easiest. The professor gives feedback and is a fair grader. Has an organized canvas which I appreciate.

5.0
2.0
CJ112
Mar 12, 2024
Would take again

Lectures were very informative. Homework made me think but was never too difficult. She gives great feedback and allows you to revise assignments for full credit. She was very caring and I would definitely take her again!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2024
Would take again

Interesting content, Farb cares about what she lectures, and how well students learn. If you do poorly on an assignment, she'll give you the chance to fix it to get a better grade, which helped my learning process. This class structure is different in that assignments are due every couple of days, which I liked. Great class!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2024
Would take again

Online Sociology was one of the best classes I've taken so far. Check the grading rubrics, read through the lectures, and you'll be fine. No textbook required, Farb writes her own material and cites everything she presents to the class. Assignments are due every couple of days, but you can work ahead at your own pace. Highly recommend!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
CJ112
Grade: B-
Jun 12, 2024

The class was great and interesting. From my perspective, she was a bit nitpicky on how you worded the papers and projects which was a little frustrating, but overall, she is really nice and allows you to revise your assignment to receive full points.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Jun 16, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Farb's lectures were amazing and she responds quickly to emails as well as you have many attempts to resubmit the assignments. The answers to quizzes come from her lectures which is nice but there was one bad thing. That is, I had to redo the assignment so many times and I struggled with that but overall it was a great class.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

100/10 Amazing lectures and learned content. Multiple opportunities for revision in assignments/discussions. In-depth instructions and extremely fast to respond to messages!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Farb's expectations are very clear. Her lectures are carefully researched and well-written. She offered upbeat, encouraging feedback for every assignment/quiz I submitted. When I approached her privately about a minor concern I had with one of her lectures, she responded immediately and with empathy. Great teacher!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CJ112
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Great professor, great class, easy to follow and interesting material. Expectations for assignments are clear, Farb is quick to respond if you have questions, and will guide you through the material as needed.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Feb 27, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Farb is one of the best teachers I have had; she is extremely sweet, and her lectures are easy to follow and quite interesting. There are quizzes for the lectures, but she allows two attempts, and they are all pretty easy to complete if you read them. The writing is pretty light, and she allows you to re-submit assignments to improve your grade

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely take Professor Farb! I absolutely loved her class, the lectures are so easy to get absorbed in, she lets you resubmit assignments if you might've missed the mark and gives excellent feedback. You can tell she genuinely wants people to learn and grow! Very kind, respectful, and encouraging all around.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Such an awesome and kind teacher, gives great feedback and lets you try again to get a better grade. Allows quizzes 2 attempts, and lectures are interesting and easy. Really loved taking her class and would definitely recommend taking her as your teacher!!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Farb's class was amazing. Her lectures were fun to read and all assignments had clear instructions. If you don't get full credit on an assignment on the first attempt she'll allow you to resubmit it. Overall an amazing class and professor.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2025
Would take again

Seriously, an amazing teacher, I learned so much from her class and would 100 percent take it again. She gives feedback on everything you submit, lets you correct work for a better grade, and even provides extra credit at the end of the quarter. Such a caring and kind teacher, seriously take her class!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A
May 12, 2025
Would take again

Mrs Farb is an understanding professor who cares for her student's success. As long as you consistently turn in the assignments, you will be treated with respect. The canvas page is also very well organized, which is always nice.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Beverly Farb's lectures were inspiring and balanced. She really kindled a love for sociology in me through this course. She is so kind and leaves helpful comments with MANY opportunities to earn back missing points. TAKE THIS COURSE!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CJ112
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 20, 2025
Would take again

This teacher was so beyond helpful and gives amazing feedback! I would 100% take more classes with her in the future and would recommend her to everyone!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2025
Would take again

Fantastic professor who deeply cares about you getting the best grade possible in her class. 1000/10 would take any day of the week.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
CJ112
Grade: A+
Jun 22, 2025
Would take again

Prof Farb was one of the most understanding teachers I had. I went though such a hard time at home, and she was so understanding, caring, and gave me all the resources I needed to succeed. I loved having her and would recommend her to any student. Additionally, she is obviously very passionate about her classes.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ANTH255D
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2025
Would take again

Best professor out there. I have had Farb for two classes now, and it's one of the easiest classes of my life. Literally, her grading system is so simple and nice, lectures are actually short and interesting, very easy hw, discussions, and essays would recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

I loved Dr Farb's sociology 101 course. She provided great feedback and if you lost points she would always give you the opportunity to retry and receive full points. It is obvious she loves her job and it shows in her teaching. Highly recommend if you take this SOC101 to take it with Dr. Farb.

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2025
Would take again

Great professor, very forgiving with work, and you can resubmit for higher points if you so wish. She gives a couple of weekly writing assignments, but they're typically a breeze, and I'm able to finish them all in one day. You can even work ahead if you like, and as long as you've read through the (great) lectures, the quizzes will be easy.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
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