3.9

Boni Li

Sociology - Northern Kentucky University

3.9
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

39

4

30

3

12

2

5

1

5

What Students Say

Nice but she is easily distracted, hard to understand, and awful/outdated lectures

SOC320 - 1.0 rating

Overall, worst class I ever had at NKU

SOC100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
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A- (4)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 6
A-: 4
B+: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (4)
Participation matters (3)
Lots of homework (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Would take again (1)
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Reviews (91)
5.0
2.0
SOC100
May 12, 2003

Great teacher...Boring class

4.0
3.0
SOC
Dec 17, 2003

Hilarious teacher. Class was a little hard though.

5.0
4.0
SOC100
Dec 18, 2003

Awesome teacher, will do anything for you to get a good grade. Tests are hard, but go to class and you will enjoy it and do good on tests

5.0
2.0
SOS101
Feb 4, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
SOC100
Mar 24, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
SOC100
May 8, 2004

The best teacher I've ever had at NKU. She is so awesome and makes the class actually fun and interesting to be in!

5.0
3.0
SOC100
Nov 12, 2004

Excellent professor. Very enthusiastic about topics and usually has a real life example to back up confusing ones. Very fun class!

5.0
4.0
SOC100
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2004

Even though her exams were tough, the class was great. Everyone had laughs and learned too.

4.0
3.0
SOC100
Dec 30, 2004

She is an awesome teacher! The class wasn't really hard, but if you had any questions or needed an extension or anything at all, all you had to do was ask her! We had so many laughs in our class-she makes it fun! GREAT PROFESSOR!

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Jan 3, 2005

Interesting

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Feb 17, 2005

Makes Sociology fun and interesting. She is an outstanding professor. We need more like her.

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Feb 24, 2005

Ha! She was great. I took her class 3 years ago and I still tell stories about it. She's crazy in a fun way. She'll ask a question and expect a random student she calls on to answer it, but it's mainly common sense. I studied and got a 98% average, easy yet interesting.

2.0
4.0
SOC100
Apr 11, 2005

She is scary and very intimidating. You have to put a lot of effort in it for it to be easy.

3.0
3.0
SOC100
Apr 13, 2005

Make sure you go to all the SI sessions and you have to go to EVERY SINGLE class. If you do that and study for tests you will be fine!

4.0
4.0
SOC100
Apr 18, 2005

You really have to study hard for her tests and the tests are mostly "application" questions instead of just straight factual. I love litening to her stories that she tells with every note. Go to the SI sessions! That's what saved me!

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Apr 18, 2005

The class is easy all assignments we did were all group ones so that was real easy. Test are not that hard if you go through your notes you good to go. And go to SI it really helps. Overall I would take her any day she is a good teacher.

3.0
3.0
SOC100
Apr 25, 2005

She is funny, yet very strict. I almost felt like I was back in grade school, but her hilarious stories make up for it. Study your notes and you'll get an "A".

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Jun 10, 2005

She is a very funny woman for sure, but she treats everyone like children. She won't let you out 5 mins early because "mommies and daddies are paying for this, and will get mad." Those of us who are adults and have been married for years would like to get out of class a few minutes early every now and then. Not everyone is 18 that is in her class.

4.0
1.0
POPULATION
Sep 4, 2005

boni li rules...so much fun. she's a blast...one of the happiest and friendliest professors i had. she'll have you cracking up all class. i love her.

2.0
2.0
SENIORSEMINAR
Sep 6, 2005

it about killed me. very boring and extremely hard to listen to. thick accent and yells instead of speaking clearly. i had a headache everyday. treats you like children and gives you no practical work: just busy work. cannot stand to be questioned, which is not good in sociology. nice lady but should be teaching high school.

4.0
3.0
SOC100
Sep 10, 2005

Helpful and Courteous Teacher. Read the book and study your notes.

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Oct 14, 2005

hahaha this woman is a riot! 10 bonus points if you don't ever "get late" hahaha

5.0
4.0
SOC101
Oct 21, 2005

Very hard, For god sakes go to "SI"! Will ask you to do group projects. (2 speeches & interview) Will call you out in class no matter how much you avert your gaze the floor. Don't be late or it's WWIII. Don't look at the clock. You get 10 bonus points for perfect attendance.

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Oct 21, 2005

The first day she seems really wierd, but once you get to know her shes hilarious. Tests are straight from the notes, you dont even really need the book except for the group powerpoint presentation which is super easy. perfect attendance= 10 bonus pts, and if u go to 7 SI sessions you get 5 more bonus points

1.0
5.0
SOCIOLOGY100
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2005

strong accent, could not take a week of her, she screams and yells when she talks, i would actually get sick, she all about her culture as well, likes to intimidate the class and assigns your seats like first grade...

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Nov 18, 2005

I loved this course! I almost dropped the class because I thought she would be hard to understand, but I actually really enjoy the class. Go to class and take the notes and the tests are pretty easy. Go to SI!

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Apr 4, 2006

Thought her accent(very pronounced) would deter me from class, but if you really want to learn or give her a chance, you'll understand her. There's a lot of vocab, but if you take good notes, study AND ATTEND SI SESSIONS there shouldn't be a problem. Offers help a lot. To say the least, if you hate the class you'll be entertained by her stories

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Apr 4, 2006

She is so funny. She has this really strong chiness accient and it is so funny. As far as the class goes it is easy because the tests come straight from the notes and she gives you the notes in class

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Jun 22, 2006

She is so funny! I would take her again.

5.0
3.0
SOC100
Nov 12, 2006

Boni Li, is the best teacher that I've ever had! She seems mean at the begining but she isn't at all! She expects you to do your work and to be there but she gives you extra credit just for showing up. She is also the funniest teacher that i've ever had, and always makes us laugh every class. I hope I get to take her agian!

3.0
3.0
SOC100
Dec 1, 2006

she is hilarious. Makes soc. bearable and funny.

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Jan 5, 2007

she is hilarious!! the class was very easy and she also gives you extra credit for perfect attendance and for going to SI.. she'll always keep you laughing

3.0
4.0
SOC100
Jan 11, 2007

Boni Li is an awesome professor! I enjoyed her classes. She is funny and she keeps the class interesting. It is important to attend class as regularly as possible; you get extra credit points for attending every class session. Copy down all her notes from powerpoint, because that is exactly where her test questions come from!

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Apr 18, 2007

I absolutely love Boni Li. She is by far one of the best and most entertaining professors I've ever had. The stories she tells as examples to help you learn the information make it easy to understand. Show up to class, take notes, study your notes for the exam (test questions straight from notes), and you will do very well in this class.

3.0
4.0
SOC100
Apr 30, 2007

Definitely not for everyone, but I enjoyed her class. Notes are PowerPoint and mandatory, you need them. The book is useless except for the group project. Gotta love all of the stories. She has a great attitude. DO NOT be late, or at least have a good excuse. Absences are excused if you have a good reason.

2.0
1.0
SOC100
May 13, 2007

First hurdle is the accent. Once you get past that, her teaching is fairly logical and organized. It's easy to get her off track if you ask her to tell you a story. The benefit is that she'll just drop material you couldn't cover off the test. EASY A! Also, you are smarter than her. Never assume otherwise. Attending regularly and SI = bonus points

3.0
3.0
SOC100
Jul 29, 2007

Once you get past the accent and can understand her, she is awesome. Probably the best soc. prof there.

5.0
3.0
SOC342
Sep 19, 2007

She makes going to class fun. Her stories she tells are so funny and interesting.

3.0
1.0
SOC100
Nov 28, 2007

Tests come nearly strictly off her notes, didn't read the book at all and still got an A. Make sure that you can attend EVERY class, she will give you 10 bonus points (whole class based off 360 point system, so good chunk) One of the most funny people you will ever meet, definitely a class I will be telling stories about for a long time.

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Nov 28, 2007

Good Professor. make sure you're on time! Pretty much hillarious!

4.0
1.0
SOC100
Jan 22, 2008

This is a very easy class, I didn't open my book once. Just take notes and you'll do great! I would highly recommend her!

5.0
1.0
SOC300S
Apr 7, 2008

I've taken Boni Li three times so far, and it is definitely entertaining! She's really funny, and the tests are straight from the notes. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! I never did and got an A all three times. It gets annoying how much she treats students like kids though. She's always yelling about talking, tardiness, or cell phones. We ARE in college

4.0
4.0
SOC000
Apr 10, 2008

Really nice lady and she is funny. If I had to take anymore Soc classes I would take her for everyone.

5.0
1.0
SOC100
May 7, 2008

She is hilarious. She is strict, but only because she really cares about her students and your education. Tests are not hard if you just memorize the notes. Dont buy the book. attendance is mandatory but class is definitely entertaining everyday

5.0
4.0
SOC100
May 8, 2008

Boni Li Rocks! she is so funny and the test aren't to bad long as you just study her notes. Do NOT buy the book you will never use it. I would highly suggest taking her class though because she makes it so much fun!

5.0
1.0
SOC340
May 20, 2008

Awesome. Will take her again and again. Tests are multiple choice, has small assignments throughout the semester that take less than 20 minutes each. Easy A, learned a lot, enjoyable. If you go to every class you get 10 bonus points. Never used the book, don't bother buying it. Take her if you get the chance, you won't regret it!Don't be late;)

4.0
1.0
SOC100
Jun 22, 2008

Boni Li is very funny and makes class entertaining. Her tests are multiple choice, cover everything in the notes, and are really easy as long as you study. She goes over everything you need to know. Great teacher besides the fact that she treats her students like children, which is very annoying at first. However, overall I would recommend her.

5.0
4.0
SOC100
Sep 11, 2008

great attitude and very dedicated to helping her students!!

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Nov 17, 2008

Boni is hilarious! DONT BUY BOOK! Test are strictly over class notes and easy if you study the notes. She is so entertaining and tells her funny life stories and very nice person! She is willing to help anyone who doesnt understand. Wants all students to attend class everyday for extra credit points! Would DEF. TAKE HER for every class!

4.0
1.0
SOC101
Dec 4, 2008

Boni Li is the funniest woman i ever met! You will never use that book called...... well we never used it so im not even sure what its called lol. STUDY ! STUDY! STUDY! her notes. You will thank me later. I would take her again. She put mad spice to my freshman year haha

3.0
4.0
SOC100
Dec 11, 2008

It is refreshing that she loves her job. Hard to understand sometimes but that is ok...just listen. She really wants her class to succeed.Tests are hard even if you study

4.0
3.0
SOC100
Dec 21, 2008

Attendance mandatory. Never uses the book, so don't buy it and save yourself some money. The 1 time we do use it, its a group project and someone else always has the book. Study for the multiple choice tests, unlike I did, and you will do fine. Failed all tests and still got a C. Hard to understand at first, but you will get used to it.

3.0
5.0
SOC100
Dec 22, 2008

DO NOT BUY THE BOOK!!! You won't use it at all. Her thick accent makes her hard to hear, and her attendance policy is strict. But her tests are easy and her stories really liven things up.

4.0
1.0
SOC100
Dec 24, 2008

You don't need the book!!!! Attendance was not mandatory, however if you showed up to all classes you received 10 bonus points. Throughout the semester she gave out a total of 20 bonus points. Test can sometimes be confusing but easy as long as you study. She knows her stuff and truly enjoys teaching it.

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Jan 7, 2009

Talk about a comical class atmosphere. . . .her class is really fun and makes the learning very easy, accents affect those who listen to accents and not what the speaker is saying, you will UNDERSTAND her, and you will definitely like her, she gives extra credit too, A's are beyond achievable!

4.0
4.0
SOC100
Mar 11, 2009

YOU DO NOT USE BOOK. DO NOT BUY! Her class is primarily powerpoint lecture. You will do a few assignments. Tests are moderately hard, just need to study good. I thought I was going to fail, but Bonnie Li bumped my grade up to passing!!! Worth taking!

3.0
5.0
SOC100
Apr 6, 2009

Hilarious. has stories for everything. gives extra credit if you don't miss a single class. worries if you miss a day. dont think you can text or talk during this class.. she sees EVERYTHING. tests are hard even if you know all the information, but she will tell you it's your fault for doing bad. mixed emotions about this one shes just entertaining

4.0
1.0
SOC340
Apr 16, 2009

She is one of the funniest and sweetest professors I've had at NKU. She's a realistic teacher that likes helping out her students. I would recommend her to others. Don't buy her book though!!!! All of her test questions are EXACTLY from the notes and she tells you half of what she actually asks!

1.0
5.0
SOC100
Apr 17, 2009

very difficult. but she is funny. do not buy book.

5.0
4.0
SOC100
May 30, 2009

She is awesome!!!! I loved her and her stories made the class fun!! DO NOT BUY THE BOOK!!! Tests are hard, but if you study it is an easy "A". The assignments are soo easy. If you do not take her then you are crazy!

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Jun 21, 2009

oh my ga was goin on? boni li is so awesome! you HAVE to take her...she is so funny...attendance is mandatory but she gives ten bonus pts....dont but the book youll never use it....TAKE BONI LI...!

5.0
3.0
SOC100
Nov 30, 2010

"quiz 100 points will be gone by Thursday...I dont care how special you are to your parents i will not reopen it"I LOVE BONI LI!! everyone should take her class, she is crystal clear and teaches with her stories . it is fun and inviting!

5.0
3.0
SOC100
Dec 22, 2010

Boni Li is so much fun! She is a great teacher that keeps the cless entertained as she teaches at the same time. Her tests are difficult, but other then that everything is easy. She loves to tell stories which keeps the class very interesting! Take Boni Li, you wont be disappointed! :)

4.0
4.0
SOC100
Dec 27, 2010

She is hilarious. We would laugh everyday. They test are harder than expected but you have a lot of easy grades that make up for it. Just do everything she says. She tells you a million times. If you forget, it's a little pathetic.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Mar 29, 2011

she is hilarious! she makes class entertaining and that makes the material easier to understand. i enjoyed going to her class. the course might not have been the most fun but she made it less painful.

5.0
3.0
SOC100
May 2, 2011

Whatssss going onnnnnn? haha Boni Li is my favorite teacher by far. She is Hilarious and tells the best stories. Take HER for your Sociology Gen ed!!

4.0
2.0
SOC394
Jul 13, 2011

I've taken Boni Li several times and I am trying to take another with her. Her good qualities totally overshadow her bad ones. She is lively and entertaining. Usually I left class in a good mood because she is so ****ing hilarious.

5.0
3.0
SOC340
Jul 14, 2011

She grades fairly and always comes in with a positive attitude, which makes class fun. She's ALWAYS willing to help!! One of the BEST prof.'s in the SOC dept.!

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Mar 29, 2012

Great professor. She was funny, and she always reminded us of deadlines just about every class. Notes were on powerpoints but you have to show up. If you show up and take notes and do the assignments and quizzes correctly, there's no reason you shouldn't earn an A in this class. great professor. I'd love to have her for another class.

5.0
2.0
SOC340
May 2, 2012

She has a good attitude and entertaining... but tests are kind of difficult because it takes awhile to understand what she is asking. Sometimes they are written in broken english.

4.0
3.0
SOCSOCI
Nov 7, 2012

She is very sweet and caring. You do need to study. The test are not easy. However she keeps it very entertaining.

4.0
1.0
SOC100
Mar 19, 2013

Boni is such a funny person. On the first day of class I thought the class would be terrible with her broken English but over the next few classes she had all of us laughing. Her class is easy to follow, she offer exact examples to follow for both papers and test!

5.0
2.0
SOC307
Oct 1, 2013

She is always helpful and willing to make sure you understand the material even if that means pushing the test back. She is very funny and I always enjoy being in her classes. This is the 3rd class I have taken with her because I enjoy her teaching style so much!

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Dec 9, 2013

no cell phones, no leaving class early AT ALL. but she is very nice, very funny, pushes tests back for you, its a lot of notes but they definitely help with the exams. as long as you pay attention and study you'll do fine!

5.0
3.0
SOC450
Mar 25, 2014

Boni Li is one of the greatest professor's at NKU. She is helpful and knows her material. She is strict on the syllabus just as all professors should be. She will not babysit you if you NO late assignments!! Her exams are easy if you do the assignments and attend class regularly for the lecture notes.

3.0
2.0
SOC100
May 5, 2014

She gets pretty off subject in class sometimes and her classes can be dreadfully boring but all in all it's a very easy class

4.0
3.0
SOC100
Nov 16, 2014

Boni Li is very helpful and she's as clear as she can be about assignments and what's expected. Don't skip her class. Do the online quizzes each week. They're easy and she will call you out if you don't do them. Her lectures can drag on, but she makes them entertaining. My only complaint is every story she tells comes straight from her book.

3.0
3.0
SOC100
Grade: A-
Jan 10, 2015

She's really clear in her grading criteria and will constantly remind you of projects that you will be doing in three months time. Class was meh overall. Lectures can be sort of fun, also. You only need one of the textbooks she requires (The cheaper one.)

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2015

power points are clear use them for tests and quizes! Although the book is VERY important to read for the quizzes, but is not tested on the tests. The book is mandatory but is super easy to read! Study for the tests and quizzes and you will be fine. Do all assignments and you will get credit!

5.0
2.0
SOC100
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2015

Dr. Li was very clear at the beginning of class on her expectations for the class. She sent regular reminders for assignments and was extremely responsive to emails. I really enjoyed her teaching style and appreciated her organization. I switched my next session around so that I can take another SOC class from Dr. Li.

4.0
3.0
SOC100
Dec 7, 2015

Boni Li is hilarious. She made the lessons understandable through her stories. She always has a positive attitude and was very understanding. Don't buy both of the text books. Only use the one she wrote that one is used for the quizzes

5.0
1.0
SOC340
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2016

Boni Li is absolutely fantastic. She is hilarious, and tells stories every class. She lectures a lot, but makes sure that all students understand her expectations. She sent out assignment reminders for everything, which was so nice and helpful. I would love to take another class with her!

2.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: C
Apr 11, 2016

She will spend at least 10-15 minutes maybe more yelling at you about how people do not do the online quizzes or show up to class. One time se took up almost 30 minutes of class time. If you take this corse take online.

2.0
4.0
SOC100
Apr 17, 2016

Professor Li will only call on students whose names she knows. She will spend 15-20 minutes yelling at the class if a few students didn't do her quizzes/assignments. You need the book that she wrote, for class assignments, but you don't need the other Sociology textbook. Her explanations for things are very unclear. Take the online class instead.

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Grade: A-
May 7, 2016

It can be hard at first to understand her because of her accent, but after a class or too it gets really easy. She really wants you to pass so she makes everything very clear and lets you know of everything in advance. She locks the door when class starts so don't be late! Her stories are hilarious too. Also, you only need to buy the book she wrote

4.0
2.0
SOC100
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2016
Would take again

Easy class, online session. She uses her book for the class which is about emigrating from China, she uses basic sociology terms and examples. Prepare to read as if you are in elementary school, it is very simply written. Tests were super easy IF you look for the exact answer in her powerpoint notes, she words it the exact same in the notes.

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
1.0
2.0
SOC320
Grade: A-
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Nice but she is easily distracted, hard to understand, and awful/outdated lectures. Do not take her unless you have to. You'll thank me later for saving your sanity.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
SOC100
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

I took this class online over the summer and enjoyed learning foundational sociology. She gives a lot of work in a short amount of time, but it is not too difficult if you just make time to get it finished. You need to do all the practice quizzes and quizzes and tests. And you must have her book to complete some of the work.

Would take again
5.0
3.0
SOC100
Grade: A-
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

Professor Li was amazingly clear about what she wanted done in a week, which is great in an online class. I took her class my first semester, and was so relieved to not be confused. She was very nice and helpful through email. There was a bit of reading, but the book she wrote was really interesting and I enjoyed it.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
1.0
3.0
SOC100
Apr 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The material is very outdated, mostly not updated since 2000. Dr. Li gets distracted easily. Also, she spends a large portion of class time just to ask many personal questions and try to give comments on personal lives which is rude sometimes. Overall, worst class I ever had at NKU.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
SOC100
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The materials are dry, really outdated. You have one Essay and one quiz which requires you to read almost every week. Class discussion can be fun but rude at the same time. The professor spent 20 minutes yelling at the class if a few students did not come to class or missed assignments. Never recommend her!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A- (4)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 6
A-: 4
B+: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (4)
Participation matters (3)
Lots of homework (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Would take again (1)
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SOS101

5.0

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SOC342

5.0

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SOC300S

5.0

(1)

SOC307

5.0

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SOC450

5.0

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5.0

SOC000

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SOC

3.0

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3.0

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