A rare professor who knows her stuff and is a feast for the eyes.

Very nice professor with a lot of energy. Take a lot of notes.

great teacher but very hard. I would only recomend her if you are serious about sociology. If you are taking her as an elective good luck.

The classes aren't boring, she is very nice and keeps your attention. Have to study for the tests but she doesn't put any surprises on them. Definitely recommend her!

Very nice and interesting professor. She talks a lot so take lots of notes and read the chapters. Tests are not too difficult. You have to read a book of urban legends for a little group disscution at the end of the semester but there is no final.

shes sooooo smart, her class is all lecture,but she keeps it pretty interesting, take notes and read the chapters and you should do fine on her tests, if you have an A you dont have to take a final!!! really nice

Very energetic and interesting. Her tests are pretty hard, but not much work otherwise.

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Great class, but harder than I expected. Study, and learn to think like she does. Her exam policy is nice, and she's really helpful if you have questions.

she rocks

EASY EASY EASY, HOT TOO, just pay attention and study, i had her before she was married, so marriage might have changed her.

Loved the class, she was cool, helpful, and concerned. Interesting topics, take it, it is actually a very cool class, nice break from the monotony of math and science all all...

She is extremely entertaining and very helpful. She is energetic and bright. The only problem is that the tests are incredibly difficult. Way to difficult for 101. Look out for two projects early in the semester. Overall, she is awesome.

Sanders was by far the coolest teacher I had last semester. She really loves what she does. I found her class to be quite easy; however, I also learned a lot. Her teaching style is very frenetic and stream-of-consciousness, so pay attention in her class.

still is very nice and helpful. got an A but had to work for it. not biased towards guys, but biased towards people that try and come to class. doesn't have attendance but come, you will do better.

she's great. a bit tough, just take decent notes. MAKE SURE YOU READ THRU THE CHAPTERS BEFORE THE TESTS. she always includes the readings into exams which is a pain. she won't just give you everything on a platter, but she's fair and very cool.

she is not the easiest teacher ive ever had . . . but shes not as hard as everyone says she is either. Her teaching style is different and she definately has a passion for what she does which makes the class very entertaining.

she's very helpful and down to earth. also, she makes really basic stuff interesting. i'd recommend her class.

Great teacher. Tests are very difficult. Read the chapters before taking the tests!!!

Great, interesting class. Please take. Do the reading and take notes and you are fine for the test. Two papers and a book but not to time consuming if you stay organized. Wonderful teacher!!!

Very animated and entertaining; I loved her class, learned way more than I expected for a gen ed class; EXTREMELY difficult grader, but is worth it in the end as long as you put in effort. reading the book is crucial to doing well in this class.

A person of reasonable intelligence will have no problem with this class. Those people who claim that 101 with Sanders is too hard need a reality check.

Very interesting class. You definitely have to read the book and study for the tests, but they are by no means unreasonable. She makes things interesting and understandable.

Mrs Sanders gives great lectures.. she talks really fast so you really have to pay attention. she also does this high pitched voice when shes imitating people thats very memorable.

Sanders is a great prof, very entertaining, and makes subject matter interesting; she is by no means an easy grader, and reading the book is essential, attendance crucial to doing well, although there is no policy. a hard class but well worth the work.

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Great teacher! Not easy...in fact, she's deceptively difficult. Urban Legends discussions are fun but grades from discussion tend to be a bit ambiguous. You've gotta know you're stuff or you are SOL. Fun and creative projects projects.

Great aging and the family class. Thank goodness Dr. Dickinson came up with the tests. ;) You can see my comments and others under Brenda Still. She went off and got married to become Sanders

AWESOME teacher! very interesting, gives TONS of examples to help you understand the text. very animated and funny. tests are NOT that hard, but of course you have to study. duh. TAKE THIS TEACHER!!! fun fun fun. she makes sociology super interesting.

she is a nice and understanding lady, but I wasnt expecting the class to be so demanding. She is a difficult grader and tests are so hard.

If you think this teacher is hard you are a slacker. I LOVE this class solely b/c I had her as a teacher.If you get the privilige to take her class,you will see how fun and energetic she is.And Im a girl and I still think she is hot,so boys if you want a hot,fun,smart teacher TAKE THIS TEACHER.

Nice teacher but VERY hard tests. A lot of work so if you take it be prepared to study everyday. Tough grader too!! To much work for a 101 class.

This class is pretty challenging for an Intro class. She really makes you use your mind. I suppose that's the point, but I don't expect it these days. I think she's real nice and really gets what she's teaching. .. has passion.

She is a wonderful professor; her tests aren't easy but they aren't impossible either. They're the same form every time; after the first test you catch on. She's very animated and gives practical examples, sort of quirky, but it makes things interesting. She has a fair and clear cut way of gradeing.

Took this class to fulfill my social science requirement... and was pleasantly surprised to have such a brilliant and witty individual at the helm. Anyone who says she is too difficult shouldn't be in college, and her tests are the epitome of fairness. Got me interested in urban legend theory too.

GREAT professor. Must work hard but it's worth it. She is passionate about her work and it shows in her lecturing. Always available to help and respects the students that work hard. Tests are hard but fair. I always enjoyed class and have taken her 3 times now. A+ professor!

smart smart smart lady. test are not easy, 3 tests, 2 papers (interesting), and i group discusion project. class is very intersting. Very hard to get an A

She's a nice lady but her 101 class is like a 401 class, tests are very difficult and will walk out with out test if not handed in in time allotted (usually 50 minutes). This class seems ok in the lecture but its HARD

Tough class, Very smart lady with interesting lectures, but IMPOSSIBLE tests! Do not take this class if you are used to getting A's, b/c I worked by butt off and got a C (And I was happy). I learned alot, but what I learned most is that a Sociology Major is NOT for me...

She is the reason I decided to minor in Sociology. Very interesting because she relates material to understandable, everyday things. Tests are kind of hard, but if you study an A is achievable.

Amazing teacher....i never wanted to miss her class and learned so much...definitely do the reading....dont take anyone else for 101...shes awesome!!!

Hard class. Test were too difficult for an intro level. But she was a nice teacher.

holy****...not a 101. nice but come on...its a general ed...im not going to major in it so cut some slack...average grade in her classes are like 65-70's. if youre a smart girl and can memorize random stupid stuff and speak some for of teaching i dont understand then youll do great.

One of my favorite professors in college ever.

She is now Brenda Sanders. I'm a guy and I got an A. One of my favorite profs. ever.

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She is hot as hell but the class requires a bunch of work for a gen ed.

very cool professor. she's kinda young, and can communicate with the students really well. she's really into what she's teaching, which makes the subject matter all the more interesting. it's a pretty hard class as far as getting a really good grade, but the class is worth taking if you really want to learn something.

mrs. sanders is smokin hot. you won't want to miss a class. she also has a cute charm about her and she is quite sharp. lectures are always enjoyable and thought provoking. if you read the textbook and pay attention in class the tests are not too tough. the fact that she is an engaging person makes it easy to pay attenttion in class.

She's a great teacher, very intersting. She doesn't take attendance but go to class or you will not do well.

This is a really intensive class. Don't skip a lot because you'll miss the material and random things she includes on tests. Gives lots of chances for extra credit, even though her syllabus says she doesnt. tests are HARD with about 20 specific, short answer questions on the material.

Very nice professor, but SUPER HARD. Be prepared to study and read your butt off. Never miss her lecture because, tests are extrememly detailed. Do not take if you can't put in atleast 4-6 hours a week of study/reading time. Learned a ton though!

Ms. Sanders is very interesting. You will learn so much from her. Do not miss any classes though. Random questions on her tests come from the lectures. The sociological imagination and nacirema will be on every test. 3 Tests; 2 Papers; Read one book and discuss it with 4 others for 30 minutes. TAKE HER! But read your chapters!!

Probably the most interesting teacher ever. I thoroughly enjoyed going to class, even though it wasn't mandatory, just to hear her lectures. Her tests are difficult & require a lot of reading, but if you do it you will be fine. Seriously, take this class, she's awesome!

Interesting class. Lots of required reading from popular books about aging. Lots of notes in class. Required service learning project with elderly people. She is really nice, energetic, and interested in the topic. You've really got to read and study to do well on the tests, but if you do that they're pretty straight forward.

Mrs. Sanders was super nice, but her class was really hard. It's definitely not like most 100 level classes. Should be more like a 300 level. There is lots of reading and frequent tests.

Prof Sanders genuinely cares about her field and the info she offers her students. The class is only difficult if you do not take it seriously. As an intro class it exposes you to the scope of the socio field, and is thusly a lot to digest. Read the book, go to class, and pick up on some of the energy Sanders has (she has a lot) and make it fun!

Sanders is brilliant. She's got a dry sense of humor sometimes, and is full of valuable information. She gives extra credit, and appreciates class attendance. People that don't like her usually expect to have goods grades handed to them without working hard. Pay attention to her... she's much smarter than some people can appreciate.

teaches like it's a 300 level class. test questions can come from anything randomly mentioned in class so it is necessary to attend everyday. reading is also a must. don't take if you need a GPA booster.

A really sweet lady who is very caring and loves her work. It's a lot of reading and the tests are extremely hard! I think there was one person out of the 40 people in my class that got an A. Her projects are really easy and really help your grade. I WARN YOU: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PASSION FOR SOCIOLOGY THEN DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

Mrs. Sanders is great. She knows A LOT about what she is talking about and although the class can be boring she's very helpful and truly cares about her students. Take it, you'll learns something without killing yourself.

She was WONDERFUL! I am now majoring because of her class. Don't take her for that easy A though because she's tough. You will learn everything with one of the best teachers I have ever had with her though. LOVE HER! Take her class!

Brenda is the best. For the people who say she tests on stuff she doesn't cover is false. Write down everything the lady says and you will do great! I have had her for multiple classes and she is the best ever, and the reason I am a sociology major now. Tests are hard, but her interesting lectures are worth it.

I took this class as a graduate student and didn't find it to be overly hard. Yes, you were held accountable for the information in class and from the book, but I don't think that's unreasonal for college. She is funny and has a great sense of humor. I absolutely loved her class. Not bad on the eyes either.

I enjoyed this course. to make an A: read and know the chapters, give 100% on assignments, WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING SHE SAYS. lots of questions come from her lectures, so you have to go to every class. extra credit test ?s come from news. don't just write what she writes on the board, but also what she says. very smart. got me interested in sociology.

Great teacher! Grades are based on a variety of different assignments including a project/ one 5 page paper, 3 one page papers, a book reading/ group discussion, and 2 tests (mltp choice & shrt answer). There was also AMPLE opportunity for xtra credit. Show up for the next class after tests for extra attendance points. Do the work and get an A!

WONDERFUL TEACHER! Don't take it if you're not going to put in effort, but it's interesting and her passion for it really keeps the lectures from being boring. She's a little spacey sometimes, but it's funny. Read most of the book, take really good notes, study those, and youre good. Tests aren't easy, but they make you think. I love this class.

I loved Professor Sander's class. I didn't really have an interest in sociology going into the class, but I'm now a sociology major. Her tests are hard. Attendance is a must and studying the night before will not be enough. It's definately worth the work!!

Great teacher! I highly recommend her. She knows what she is talking about and makes lectures really interesting. No boring powerpoints but class attendence important for tests. Yes a lot of material on tests and questions can be specific. Do reading and give forth effort and you will do fine. Im now considering Soc. major because of Sanders!

Professor Sanders is one of the best teachers I've ever had. I didn't mind sitting through her class because I thought the topic and lectures were interesting. If you stay engaged during the lectures and do all the non-textbook reading you should be fine. Her questions certainly don't come out of nowhere. Just pay attention and take good notes!

Her class was a bit difficult but she is a great teacher! She makes class interesting and explains everything so well! She is very passionate about sociology! Also the books she has you read are very interesting! I recomend her!

Professor Sanders is a really good teacher. Her lectures are, for the most part, entertaining and interesting. We watched a few interesting movies in her class too. In order to succeed in Sander's class one needs to read a fair amount, however the readings are worthwhile. She is nice, attractive, and smart. If you want to take sociology, take her.

She is a really nice and pretty lady. She keeps class interesting and really knows what she's talking about. I liked the class but thought it was really hard and a lot of work. You have to read and study a lot. This class is not an easy A at all.

Sanders is AWESOME. She's super interesting, and I learned so much this semester. Just a tip, literally everything that comes out of her mouth is on the test so take good notes! All in all, it's not an easy A, and you have to work hard, but it's worth it. I got a B, but learned sooo much. Definitely worth it and definitely recommended.

Professor sanders is my favorite teacher at cofc. She will definitely make you work and you have to put in effort to get an a but she is extremely helpful and a really nice lady. She works from the textbook which makes everything easier to follow. She is an excellent teacher and you will learn SO much from her.

She is super nice, and interesting. But if you are a slacker you will fail. There is a lot of reading. A LOT! Her tests require a lot of studying, but if you do the work and listen in class you will do fine. The material isn't difficult, it just a lot!

Professor Sanders is the best professor I've had so far! Her tests are generally easy if you pay attention and skim the book. Her notes are very easy to follow. She is entertaining and encourages participation in class discussions. YOU DONT HAVE TO TAKE THE FINAL IF YOU HAVE AN A! She wants you to pass the class and do well!

Sanders is awesome. She is super helpful in class. You do have to take notes, but if you do tests come from the notes. Helpful on papers. Really understanding about getting your work done. Seriously a great teacher.

Truly amazing professor. I was just taking this class as a requirement, but if I could take another class with her, I would. She really cares about her students, is clearly interested in the material, and teaches really well. Even though its a 101, you need to put in effort. Really good looking too.

For a 101 class: HARD. She is very unclear in lecture (no notes), a lot of reading material from book, and random info on tests. A lot of extra assign. to help grade. Do not take this class lightly, do a lot of studying for tests. Do not take if looking for a requirement, only if interested in majoring in sociology.

I dont understand why everyone says she is difficult. As long as you are willing to write down what she writes and not sleep during class then you will do excellent. All papers are 1 pg. A's exempt final. (I did)

If you take this class seriously from the beginning, you should be fine. Pay attention in class because theres always stuff on the test that you would only know from the lecture. She also does EC from the news. I would recommend her if you have time to actually read and study, otherwise dont take her if you need a gen ed

Awesome professor. Basically all lecture during class, but she uses great examples to help you understand. Really cares about her students. You will do great in this class if you pay attention in class, understand the information, and complete all assignments.

Professor Sanders was a very good teacher. Interesting lectures that made things easy to remember if you are engaged. Only has you write one page papers. Extra credit helps a lot. Extensive tests, but they are fairly easy if you read and listen in class. I definitely recommend taking her!

I absolutely LOVE her. She's an amazing teacher and it seems like everyone in the class feels the same. She is such an interesting person and I never minded going to her class. Keep up with the readings and take good notes and you'll enjoy her class. I really recommend her!!

Prof. Sanders is the reason why I am a sociology major. I have learned so much in her class and she is incredibly helpful and although challenging def worth taking one her classes. Show up and read and participate! She is amazing!

The material is fairly easy to understand, there is just ALOT to remember. Be sure to read the books she assigns, they will be a major part of her tests. Take her lecture notes and do her essays and you will be fine.

You need to pay attention in class and do the assignments on time, but it's fairly easy if you do that and take good notes. You can't sleep through class. It can be a little long, but she's funny and really sweet. You can get by if you don't read the textbook word for word, but at least go over most of it when it's assigned.

Sanders is a very smart professor. Her lectures are very interesting and engaging. However, she is a pretty tough grader on tests (STUDY HER NOTES A LOT FOR TESTS!). Also, she doesn't give any feedback individually for papers. She is the nicest teacher though and is willing to help you in her office hours.

I love Dr Sanders. I was really intimidated by her at first, but there's no reason to be. I'm surprised so many people are saying she's so tough. She is one of the best, most helpful profs I've ever had and she really cares about her students/field of study.

Professor Sanders was amazing! Yes she was a tough grader... and I had to work for my grades. But she was so willing to help and such an amazing teacher! Her lectures were always so interesting. Her lectures are the test. You don't really need to read if you pay attention in class. She made me love sociology & really pushed me. Would recommend her!

Attendance really matters to her but her lectures are interesting and she is very funny. She has a kind of dry humor and doesn't try to be funny, she just is. Her papers are easy As but her tests are a different story. I got a low C on the first but studied and got As on the rest. If you get an A at the end of the term she exempts from the final.

Lecture is important therefore attendance is important. She gives you extra points on tests for attending that day. Tests are basically all of lecture + textbook material. She is very specific in what she looks for in papers so I would go to office hours. She is helpful especially to students she knows(from reaching out). Lots of extra cred options

Took her for social gerontology, great class. Spent a little too much on Alzheimer's but that's a big part of learning about aging. No textbook, lecture only and books to read outside class for test. no cumulative final. great professor, learned the most in her class this semester

Professor Sanders is lecture heavy - quick but will repeat and answer questions. Read the textbook and supplemental books or you will regret it . Once I forgot to turn in part of an assignment and she let me send her a pic to prove I actually did it. If you have an A then you don't have to take the final. I liked it. A normal college class. Study!

Beware her tests are extremely hard but she is an amazing teacher!! She gives a lot of extra credit and is helpful in office hours. You really need to read the textbook and be in class but her class is a good one to be in and very enjoyable and interesting.

Great professor and interesting course but her tests were low key hard. Definitely recommend getting the textbook as most of the questions from the sg are on there. 3 tests, extra credit for showing up to class and 8 absences allowed

Very sweet and funny; sometimes would trail off and expect us to answer questions that we really had no way of knowing, but it didn't take anything away from the class. Sociology was extremely interesting and she has encouraged me to pursue more sociological thinking. Fascinating subject and awesome professor! Highly recommend!

Professor Sanders gives so much extra credit. You get extra credit just for showing up sometimes and for being there when you go over the tests. She is heavy on lectures but they are not boring. The tests are hard but as long as you do the extra credit every week it will be fine. Study from the lecture and the books for an A to expemt the final.

Despite all the negative reviews, I enjoyed learning from Professor Sanders. This class is not meant for a student who is unmotivated and looking for an easy A. If you like to learn, Professor Sanders is perfect. Her lectures are easy to follow and has a clear grading criteria. In addition, Professor Sanders is easy to communicate with.

She is only a difficult prof because she is hard to follow. Sometimes she is all over the place with her lectures, and she doesn't use powerpoint or anything. It is hard to know what is important to her for the test. Do the extra credit.

Prof Sanders is an amazing teacher. As log as you take lots of notes, study, and do the extra credit you will succeed.

This is one of those classes that you can't slack in, you need to be attentive and take detailed notes. She wants VERY particular answers on her tests but once you get the hang of it, it's just regurgitating information. I found the material to be very interesting, though, and there's a chance for exemption from the final!

Honestly a very sweet and nice professor but for a 101 intro class to sociology I would not recommend. Her exams are very difficult and she does not allow you to take the exam home and study it. Most of the kids in my class on the first exam were honestly content that they got above a 60. Ended up withdrawing the class.

Her tests are hard, but she shows genuine care about what she teaches and her students. Do the reading she assigns and take good notes in and out of class. She offers lots of opportunities to get extra credit in her classes, and those have had such a good impact on my grade. I honestly enjoy her class and she makes the hour and 15 minutes fly by.

She's very clearly passionate about what she does and is very willing to interact with students. Exams were the most difficult part of the class by far, but as long as you put in effort you will do well. Her grading is reasonable, but there are times where she will mark points off for semantics. Overall, would definitely recommend.

I loved Professor Sanders, as a freshman this class was challenging but nothing too intense. Her grading scale is clear and fair, there's really not a lot of work. Each week we had extra credit assignments that were optional (but encouraged) that weren't hard at all. Attendance is so important, go to class or you'll miss stuff on exams

she is a harsh grader but this class was so interesting and the way she lectures is very engaging. She gives a lot of extra credit opportunities, so take them!! I've learned a lot and she shows genuine care for the subject and her students. Overall would recommend even though it is a challenging course.

Brenda Sanders is an expert in her field and cares very much about her work and her students. I've taken several of her classes. If you have a problem with Professor Sanders my suggestion is rethink it because the problem is probably you. A fantastic educator for a serious student.

as long as you take good notes and stay on top of your work, its easy peasy-- some found it hard but she gives so much extra credit its hard to do bad