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Really passionate about teaching. I love sociology because of him. The class has changed my life.
He needs to write a little bit nicer. i cant understand his writing.
This is my fav class of all time. He's a great teacher. Lectures are fantastic! He's one of the funniest people you'll ever meet, and his passianate and ENERGETIC teaching helps you learn. It was a fun, exciting, and eye-opening experience! I reccomend taking his class to everyone!
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he's a great teacher but a little weird on the creepy side haha but good overall
EVERYONE, if you plan to take any sociology courses take them with this professor. He is very funny!!!He doesn't put you to sleep like other professors.He is not your everyday proffesor,he is VERY ENERGETIC all the time. You will enjoy being in his class and I assure you that you will learn.
he's hot
I really loved being in his class. He is a great teacher!
I learn so much from his class because he makes learning so fun by getting so emotionally involved in the lectures.
I like this Instructor's professionism.
Levy is a great teacher and since I've joined his class, I've been more interested in the subject. He knows how to help people and how to make you understand.
I don't think I would have stayed in the class but he has alot to say, I mean alot. He is hella cool though.
this has to be one of my favorite classes!! i actually pay attention each and everytime i'm in his class i reccomend those that want to take sociology to take it with him. his lesson always comes across clear, he's made me question alot of things in society that i wouldn't!
teaching style is very effective and interesting
he's an excellent professor .. i love attending his class.. his lectures are hilarious.. he's very loud and clear.. i give him 10/10
Very helpful and inspiring, you will never get bored from the beginning till the end. I will definetely recommend him to my friends.The hottest instructor ever.
Everyone needs to take Sociology
The thing is, he does keep you interested, but sometimes for the wrong reasons. He's very arrogant. Very loud. He gets upset easily and hates it when you don't participate and doesn't listen to you when you do. He thinks he's a lot funnier than he is. The subject is interesting though.
Take the class! He's amazing. He talks alot and is very loud, but you'll learn to love it. He's one of my favorite professors and gets a 9.9 out of 10. That's only because when ever I had a point,he had a better point and a joke. Great professor!
Funny teacher and makes the class interesting. The exams are not that difficult as long as you pay attention to the lectures and look at the notes he puts up on his website.
He is a very good teacher, and he is hot! I would highly recommend taking him for soc 1. I learned so much from him. You will not get bored listening to his lectures.
EXCELLENT Professor, tests aren't bad, he supplies plenty of study materials (and a study session online). Young and active overall fun teacher.
The exams are not hard if you pay attention to the lectures and use the notes posted online as a study guide. Is very available to students with IM and email. Just don't sit in the front of the class, he gets very loud! Pretty easy class if you do what you're supposed to.
truly inspiring, knows the material well, uses resources for his lectures further than just the required text, difficult yet entertaining, i love teachers that teach the socratic method and stirs up emotion in a classroom, only bad thing was that there was never enough time in class. A+ for Chaz.
the best teacher for sociology
teaches very well and is funny keeps you awake in the class
MR. LEVY IS SO TIGHT. WHEN YOU FIRST COME INTO HIS CLASS YOU THINK HES CRAZY, BUT OTHER WISE HE TEACHES YOU ALOT AND U LEARN. HE EXPLAINES EVERYTHING AND EVEN PUTS ALL HIS NOTES ONLINE. HIS TESTS ALL COME FROM THE NOTES WHICH MAKES IT EASY TO STUDY.
Professor Levy is a grand teacher if you can hear him over his screaming. He starts off the class with an accurate outline to follow by which makes studying a breeze. Be careful because he will trap you in your morals and play with your idologies. Smart guy. A+
HE HAS MADE MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THE BEST !!!!
Good teacher, loved what he tought and in turn kept everyone interested. Made the class enjoyable.
One of the best teachers I've had yet. His passion about the subject is infectious, and class is always entertaining, lively and informative. As long as you can read, you can do well in this class...watch out, though. He's not kidding when he says you MUST read Berger! All in all, a great experience, if he offers more classes, I'll take them!
mr.levy is crazy.he talks about things that are not in even pertaining to the subject.
Irrevocably the best professor at pierce. Hilarious, fun, interesting and brilliant. Teaches material and grades fairly. A++
Very interesting subject that Prof. Levy makes even more interesting. He's very sarcastic and funny. He claims he's antisocial, which is ironic considering the subject he's teaching. The class is relatively easy as long as you listen in class and look over his lecture notes online. I didn't really read Berger or the text and got an A.
mr levy is a funny and interesting teacher. his lectures are pretty interesting, and his tests are fair if you study. if you pay attention in class, and do the work youre suppose to do, youll get a b or higher.
Cool guy. good teacher.
Awesome teacher! what i wanted to do is, he told us that he's always wanted to see the warth from space, like the curveture of it. If i ever get the chance to go to space within my work that is, i'd take pictures of the earth and send it to him. It sux that certain technicalities can keep someone from reaching their most inner goals.
good teacher..very clear...but sometimes he gets a little too loud..and when u try to argue with him..he shoots u down and sort of forces u to believe what he is saying...but i think its only cuz he teaching OTHER peoples views...other than that...good teacher..make sure u take notes and u'll pass the class easily.
Very good teacher , free answers, online notes, tons of extra credit, easy mutiple choice test + extra credit , easy class and very easy and funny teacher. I took his class one of the best teacher so far , I have taken.
First day...and he was really funny and seems really nice
Cannot fall asleep in his class. Interesting subject with a teacher that makes you want to pay attention.
this dude is f---king cool. got my vote
I never thought that Sociology could be such an interesting subject. I really enjoy being in class because of my teacher: it seems like he is in love with sociology and really knows what he teaches. Charles Levy is a very good teacher!
Great teacher. Makes sociology easy to understand. Likes to generate discussions.
really funny, easy to make him get off topic
He is the worst professor I ever had. Extremely rude. He will treat you with no respect. He makes it extremely hard to pass a test. He includes material that is not even taught. If you take the class you will probably drop within 2 weeks.
This guy is great! Makes this class so interesting and the lectures keep me going. It's the only class where I actually stay focused on the material. Laughing or thinking is all we do. I think the person who wrote the review before mine was talking about the other Levy at Pierce. This guy will change your life!
HE IS THE FUNNIEST TEACHER I EVER HAD. HE KEEPS ME AWAKE IN CLASS, THERE'S NO WAY I CAN FALL ASLEEP WITH HIS LECTURE. HE CAN BE LOUD SOMETIMES. NO WAIT A MINUTE! HE IS ACTUALLY LOUD ALL THE TIME, BUT VERY INTERESTING LECTURES.
great sense of humor, sarcastic, loud and gets the students attention.
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Love this guy. Few teachers really know or care about the subject. He seems really concerned that we learn the material and goes out of his way to make sure that we do. I will take any class he teaches.
he was so interesting and a great professor ... i loved his class more than my high school classes .....i never fell asleep in class like i always do in other classes......he made the subject n class fun to go to .....
He is a wonderful teacher. He kept us going in class, kept our attention and made us think. Our outlook towards society has changed. He is easy, funny, I liked him a lot. I want him to know that I enjoyed his class a lot and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Good Luck with future classes.
Very entertaining, very loud. If you study hard and show up to class, you will do okay. He is a bit rude at times, but at least it is a fun class.
really kool class
Great teacher. Highly recommended to those who would like to LEARN something. 140+ IQ. One of the few teachers who actually teach well.
Funny and Smart
Don't take it.
best class i have ever had!
This guy is loud. He is arrogant, opinionated, and often politically incorrect. This is for a reason. He uses these postures to emphasize the topic of the lecture. It made the class interesting. Now if only his voice volume could be lowered about 30 dB ---- <grin>
This guy rocks. He is so freaking funny, you will learn and laugh at the same time.
A true teacher, and a Great guy!!!
Great class if you haven't relized that society has a tremendous bearing on who you are and how you think. Unfortunattly Levy argues like a morron when you disagree with him. Also, If your really sensative to people attacking your beliefs you may become extremly agro in his class. Levy has absolutly no tact what so ever, be forewarned.
This is a great class if you haven't realized the impact society has on how you think and who you are. Levy will argue straight up and challenge your ideas. Also, He will cause you to question your beliefs in a somewhat blunt manner, so if your sensative you may become a bit agro, but its worth it. :-)
Amazing teacher who loves what he teaches. You will learn sociology and love it! He is very energetic and will keep you ijterested for all the hours you are there...
very good teacher,easy to understand his subject
Oh man! This guy is something else. We just had a class discussion where he said all women were prostitutes because they allow men to pay for them on dates! He seems like such a misrable person and intimidates you so you don't ask for help. Tests are hard, more than 1/2 of the class is getting below C's. If you like your life, dont take him!!!
He is the best professor I have ever taken, from Highschool and beyond. He will make you think and question everything. He's very loud, yet funny, but accurate to the point. His class and lectures have changed my view about society. He even gives you his notes online that you can print that have 90% of the material on the test. BESTT TEACHER EVER!
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challenging, entertaining, very well-informed, and best of all, he makes you think.......it is impossible to lose interest in the class since he frequently engages us in real-life examples during the lectures which is just great. Yes, he tries to intimidate, but not personally and with no evil intention, but rather to make us think.Excellent.
Mr. Levy will scare you by shouting like a maniac the first day of class, but dont drop the class thinking this man is insane, he is a very good teacher. To this day I do not know why I got a B in this class but it is a very easy class that will be teach a lot about our society and how we can make changes to better it.
Incredibly proficient and passionate about the subject. Makes you think and question your stance on practically everything. Never a dull class. But read the assignments and review the notes and you will do well. Great teacher. The best one I have ever had.
F*ing Awesome!
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Amazing class. you've got to take it. you don't feel like having a teacher, he is so chill. However, this is not the easiest class because there is lots of work u have to do. But still , it's defenitly the best class I ever took; makes u a different person. I recomend it to everyone. Just go to his first lecture and u will add him.
he's pretty cool if you dont have to deal with him personally. if you speak to him one-on-one he tends to piss you off. other than that, he's a pretty funny guy and its a very interesting class.
F@CKING AWESOME! The best teacher I have EVER had. Seriously needs to get laid, but other than that he's pretty cool. Anyone, whether or not they're interested in sociology, will be interested after taking this class. If your're not good at taking test, just write good essays and you'll do fine. There's also lots of extra credit. LEVY is 31337
Very professional,knowlegable professor.The class is hard but it feels great to understand all these.
i loved this guy! great teacher, very passionate about it. he is hilarious and makes the subject very interesting. you walk out of his class w. a different perspective of the outside world.
this guy is hot..... heh heh but other than that. his class lectures are great. he's entertaining which makes you more prone to remembering the material for the exam.
this is a fantastic class with a fantastic instructor. I basically want to marry Prof. Levy. He is beautiful and funny. i was very interested in sociology before taking the class and i am now considering as my major. I also like it when he yells at us.
great teacher
"one man's god is another man's happy meal" yea, the dude is funny. i forget what he was talking about when he said that, but basically he's great. take it.
this guys is the hottest teacher evr! i was nver interested insociology b4..but when i took his class..i couldn't stop talking about it. i even told my brother to take his class..and he's liking it...man! he is the best instructor i evr had...i hope he's teaching other courses..so i coud take him again...=]love him!
he is a great teacher, so far i have learn so much in his class... hes easy but hard at the same time.. dont slack off and pay attention...
without a doubt, the best teacher you will EVER have in all of your academic schooling. TAKE HIS CLASS...DO IT!
awsome :D
Knows what he's talking about and is loud and clear. willing to answer questions and explains til one understands. Hand and then some (handsome).
Very good teacher and truly a mind opener!
Professor Levy challenges you on every aspect. He always gives you a different avenue to consider. I would love to be on jury duty with him to see if he can follow the directions given by the judge. How about a break on the hard ass reading and writing. If you are late, you are just assed out. that's a hard row to hoe.
I believe I made the right decision to take Prof. Levy's intro to sociology class. Levy is a passionate teacher. Levy's teaching skill makes the course easy and interesting. I would definitely take another class taught by Levy. Wish there were more teachers like him.
Interesting and funny but very knowledgeable. He may forget that he is dealing with some student who have never written a research paper before. We may not do well and he may feel it's a reflection on his teaching skills. That is so far from the truth, Dr. C is great.
Levy is absolutely fantastic! While most professors are either sticks in the mud or pretentious ass-hats, this guy gives every lecture his all. It's like listening to Dane Cook with a sociology degree. I wish he could teach every class I'll ever need to take!
he is very sharp there is no arguining that fact. i am interested in finding out if he practices a religion and if so what ithink his fun but serious personality makes him really attractive
he is very funny when giving lectures. doesnt make you fall asleep. he is cool.
hard, fun , but i wouldnt want to take a class with him again
One of the best teachers I have ever had. The lectures are really interesting and he really cares about what he teaches and that the students get the information. I am really looking forward to the other classes he is teaching in the Fall.
This guy is a Gangster. He rips on ppl who ask dumb questions hahah. Nice!. He makes his class exciting so that even sleepy people wake up. But yes he doesn't really care who you are. which is kool. Bring it on, hahaha that was clean and unexpected hahah. Its like Standup in his class.
He will get you hooked. You feel bad when you don't do well for him. I'm totally disappointed in myself for this failure.
Mr. Levy is a great professor. He makes the class so easy for those who care to pay attention. And his quirkiness is wicked adorable! </fangirl>
FUNNY
He is the most amazing teacher I have ever had. He gives you a different perspective about life, he really makes you think. He is also hilarious and filled with energy. He teaches in a very interesting way. You will be fascinated. I recommend this class to everyone!!!!
he's not that great of a teacher i hate going to the class
He is wonderful. I will take all of his classes. One of the best.
Professor Levy is a smart man who believes in the power of teaching. I certainly was not expecting his behavior and at times I found it quite disturbing but their is a meaning for everything he does. The class itself is interesting. Mills is a baller but most of his ideas may be found in Nietzsche and Marx's work.
He is a very good professor
Yup. I'm a repeat offender. Day one and he's already as self-abasing and entertaining as ever. Levy's a damn good professor. You'll learn a lot in his class. Just know that he's not out to crucify you...it just seems like it sometimes. You newbies will understand what I'm talking about soon enough. Don't drop!
He's high on caffeine and coffee. He shouts at the class. It's so loud, you can't even think, which can be a good thing. But when you ask questions, he gets even louder and uses that to drown you out. He justified marriage as a sociological thing with a fictional story of a man who divorces after he loses his job. I dare you to question him.
I took him over summer. Best teacher ever! I wish he taught every subject =/ Class it very easy as long as you pay attention and study his notes. tests are easy too, everything is in his notes. much fun, i loved every lecture.
this class is pretty easy just make sure you go to class every day and you make an effort to learn. i got straight b's on my tests but ended up with an A because i was interested in learning. plus hes pretty funny
i took him over summer and he was great. he's very sarcastic. the class is easy as long as you study the notes online. and no need to read berger, i didnt and i got an A in the class
Great professor. I learned a lot from him, he has a high level of energy when teaching.
Levy is a great teacher. Interesting, funny, and everything he does has a point to it. ALSO he's a really good Xbox 360 player.
I absolutely loved this class!! Levy is one brilliant man, he loves sociology and after taking this class you will love it too! His lectures are fun, never a dull moment, and what was also great is that his notes are online! I highly recommend this class!!
Fantastic professor. Lots of energy, very funny. I'd take him again. One of the best.
THE FUNNIEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD ESPECIALLY ON THE FIRST DAY I TOOK HIS CLASS DURING SUMMER YOU WILL LAUGH EVERYDAY AND NOT WANT TO MISS HIS CLASS, ONLY BAD THING THERE IS A FINAL ESSAY AT THE END THAT TOOK ME 6 HOURS TO WRITE ...O YA LOVES THE MOVIE BRING IT ON =]
Talks real LOUD !!! haha..good teacher, very much into the subject matter...if you want a good grade PARTICIPATE! if you want a cool prof. who is extremely into the course take LEVY ! ------ask him about halloween and jagermeister..............all around good prof.
i loved his class. i took him during the summer. he was great!! he is soooo funny. he's very into Sociology. he's the type of teacher that will make you think and you won't wanna miss a class. i wanna take all his classes. the work is kind of hard, especially the las paper we had to write. But if you put the effort then you'll be just fine.
(1)rude to students who state their opinions, opinions he asks for btw(2)extremely loud(3)don't be tardy!(4)jumps on students sometimes after commenting(5)gets really into topics he drifts onto, rudely into, like about women shouldn't ask so much from men if they want equality and he hates conspiracy theories. *thought he was arrogant and rude*
Great public speaker!!! I highly recommend taking his class together with a speech class (if u require it) Makes his point across, interesting ideas, cool personality. Don't be afraid to participate... just don't argue (he will destroy your self-stem) He is fun and loud. Upset because I mentioned girls play with dolls... he collects dolls!!!
Seemed like a lot of tests, reading & papers at first, but he taught me how to write a good paper. Levy will answer whatever questions you have, & teach you how to evaluate & discuss crime & law. He made me laugh, he's VERY passionate, and pretty sexy, too.
Levy is awesome and really knows how to teach. His lectures are very clear and there is no need to ask him twice about the topic. I admit that i was taken aback by his sarcasm initially, but i really grew to enjoy it! TAKE HIM!! He's definitely worthy of teaching at a university, but he better stay here!
True definition of a sociology teacher. His class isn't easy unless you attend class, listen to his lectures, and read the book. His class was the last course I took before transferring. If I knew how great he was I would've taken more. He offers eye-opener opinion and makes you think about things you normally wouldn't. Ask about his date stories.
This is a excellent teacher. He explains everything with an cystal clear example.
DON'T take an online class with him. Rarely gave feedback on how class was doing, not good with responding to students and posted exams later than he said he would. Not good for online classes or if you want a teacher who gives feedback/responds.
Crazy to take him again x(
I loved this guy so much. Just the best teacher I have ever had. If you want to learn something and love it take him!!!!!!
FUNNIEST TEACHER. THE BEST. such an easyy great class. amazing guy. ull love him
Sociology should be taught as part of a 7th grade class. The fact that anyone can get a PhD in this subject definitely says something about the overeducation of America in useless subjects. Take a psychology or anthropology class instead. At least, those subjects are based in something a bit more...real...
He is a great teacher...but if you dont talk he gets annoyed of the class. He wants a lot of participation. Like people to argue with the sociological ideas..but the thing is when someone does he gets all hyphy with it and seems like he is getting mad. He is just really...odd
TAKE HIM TAKE HIM!! best teacher very fun class..trust me youll be awake the entire time he is very loud. the stories he says are funny n very interesting.
He is the best teacher i had so far. I took him for summer session and he is so cool and chill. i love the way he teach we have so much debates in class. TAKE HIM YOU WILL LOVE IT
I hated sociology before his class. He is awesome. the class is fun and lectures are crystal clear. tests are multiple choice. just study his notes and you will get an A. awesome bonus questions. lots of extra credit. You will love his class unless you are very closed minded. Take him. He adds everybody.
great teacher all u got to do is just read what he tells u
Best professor out there.. the class is fun and he teaches you material that amazes you!!! THE CLASS IS NOT SO EASY BUT HE MAKES IT INCREDIBLY INTERESTING THAT YOU WOULD WANT TO BE THERE!!!
he cracks me up, that is, after i got used to his sarcasm. He's got a great way of teaching and keeping you interested. He is loud and energetic...would be hard to fall asleep in his class! he makes you think about things most people don't see things, and to percieve things in a different way. Also, there is something sexy and mystertious about him
he's a great teacher..he teaches with passion!! even if you don't like the subject, he will make it interesting..hes a rude person and disrespectful but try not to talk in class and just listen to his lecture and study..ull be fine
Full of charisma and mature humor, which definitely keeps his class interesting.
Overall, this class was pretty awesome! It got to be a bit overwhelming at times, but that's just because I didn't space out my studying properly. I learned a lot, and I highly recommend you take Sociology 1 with Charles Levy!
I take his class this Summer B semester 10:35a-1pm and all i could say he is awesome best teacher out there even though I get F on my exams it is because of me, because of my study habits. I prefer him and trust me once your in his class the 1st day. Wow, he is the best SOCiology teacher. Compared to others! Believe me. I'll miss this prof.
Professor Levy is amazing! So interesting, funny, and actually brings fun to learning. Will keep you laughing with sarcasm. Highly recommended.
good teacher, very funny, keeps class intresting. 6 short papers about a subject you want to talk about from the chapter. 1 final paper. 4 exams. his lectures are kinda long, but if you pay attention and study his study guides from his website , and try alittle on the papers you'll get an A. just do everything in the format he explains.GOOD teacher
BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE, REALLY CHANGED THE WAY I LOOK ON LIFE IN GENERAL. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND TAKE THIS CLASS, EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO KILL SOME PEERS IN ORDER TO ADD
he was a really good professor and i learned a lot in his class but his tests were hard and you really had to study for them. I took him in the summer and we had 3 tests and a final and each test/final day, a paper was due that was 2 pages or longer and then the very last day u had to turn in a 5 page internet assignment e.c only on tests.
FREAKING GREATEST TEACHER EVER. I TOOK HIS SUMMER CLASS AND IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST CLASS IVE EVER HAD. HE GETS THE STUDENTS INVOLVED AND WE HAD GREAT DISCUSSIONS. YOU WOULDNT WANT TO MISS HIS CLASS EVEN IF ITS AT 8AM. AND IF YOU MISS ONE CLASS YOU KIND OF HAVE A LOT OF CATCH UP ON. BUT HE IS AN AWESOME PROF. TOTALLLY RECOMMMENDED
This teacher is the best sociology teacher. I took his class over the summer and it was awesome. He rarely uses the book in class, but you have to read it if you want to get a good grade on tests. His lectures but everything he talks about in class he has the notes posted on his website. His tests are not difficult.
man i regret taking this as my first college course. my other classes can't compare to this one. THE BEST I've TAKEN SO FAR. fairly easy if you pay attention and not miss class. his lectures are absolutely amazing and he will get you involved in class discussions. i'm typically a C student and i received an A in this class. TAKE HIM!!
I love his class!He's deep and intriging and insightful...keeps you thinking outside of the box.He demands greatness and gives you all of the tools to be great.Levy makes you want to push the envelope.You can't fall asleep in his class bcz he talks really loud.I see people actually changing in his class!
This guy is G-O-D! I'am taking every class he teaches! I took him in the summer, got Cs on my first 3 exams, an A on the final, did some extra credit, and he gave me a B! Changes your perspectives on a lot of things!
The greatest teacher I've ever had. Not only is he inspiring, insightful, and knowledgeable, but absolutely hilarious. He loves getting his students involved in his lectures and HE IS ANYTHING BUT BORING. I love this man!!
Levy is by far the best teacher i have ever had. His lectures are amazing! I loved going to class. Not the easiest A, but if you study for the tests and take good notes during class you can get an A for sure. AWESOME!!!
Professor Levy, the legend. Taking his class is quite an experience. I had him for sociology 1 as well. The BEST teacher ive ever had, and I am not joking. The only professor I know would still teach even if they didnt pay him. Changed the way I think about everything, a real inspiration. Do NOT argue with him, he will roast you in front the class.
BEST TEACHER EVER. STUDY GUIDES AND EXTRA CREDIT = EASY A
Amazing professor, class is never boring. Class involves heated discussions. Get ready for your faulty logic about life to get destroyed. He'll change your perspective about things for sure. Talks a great deal about how men today get shafted when it comes to marriage and domestic violence. Not an easy A but its very doable.
Ok so despite what all these people are saying this is not an easy class.BUT If you read actually read the text book, study guides and attend ALL lectures ur ok.To be honest if you dedicate time to your book youll pass with an A and if you read and dont study B possibly. Teacher can be somewhat of an a$$ BUT I ABSOLUTELY Loved him.U have to get him
He's a very well organized, capable,interesting,just a great instructor it's a pleasure to take this course.
OK, though this Prof can come off as real jerk, he really is a great teacher. He is passionate, interesting, funny and loud, which all ad up to a great class experience. I wish he taught all of my classes, I might actually learn something! And he's unintentionally hot! Great class!
He's freaking hot!!!!!!!
Took his online class, which was really easy, but he is possibly the WORST TEACHER EVER. Never available for students, will actually ignore you when you need him. Very easy A but don't expect any help if you need it, he apparently has better things to do.
Super Awsome teacher. Passionate about his job, objective, and very interesting. I dont usually attend my classes, But I always went to his, there always interesting and entertaining
Very passionate about subject. Questions are answered very well. You WILL come out of this class enlightened. You WILL actually learn Sociology. Audible. I took him during summer from 7:25p to 9:50p after classes before it and I was able to stay awake. Recommended
Prof. Levy is clear and concise in his lectures. He is very intelligent, and I really appreciate his statements, opinions and outlook. Attendance AND Punctuation are a must! Do your assignments, and you will pass his class. In the twenty classes I attended this summer, there was never a boring class. And for you girls, he is nice on the eyes!
Keeps the class interesting. Never gets boring.
Ok i dont know where all these positive comments are coming from. i thought he was a jerk. sure class had my interest but his opinions were offensive. and if anyone disagreed w/him he would ridicule them and make them feel stupid. so reading so many favorable comments makes me think prof. levy is writing great things about himself.
Class=joke So easy whoever thought it was hard has issues yet I did feel like the rest of the class was a bunch of 3rd graders Hes an ass going to class just helps remember but READ the BOOK and NOTES for a guaranteed A unless you are a "ra-tard" He just hates rich people so his opinions are very biased but if you r an ok student you will get an A
He is very loud and opinionated but class is always interesting! As long as you read the class and notes its really easy to pass. I cant believe how many idiots were in his class. He is not a jerk, but he has no problem putting stupid people in their place! It was a great class!
awesome teacher! took his class bot 2 years ago..but i just feel like giving a comment...i have nothing to do....anyway..very concise..direct to the point..keeps the class interesting and fun...very funny guy..u'll never get bored..very opinionated...he wants everybody to participate...coming to class is important as well as reading the books...he
prfes levy is very opiniated but he kinda opens youre mind alittle about things makes tou think differently hes kinda cute in his way
Took an online course, but he basically DOESN'T teach. No response, and late response - but has an extensive miniature toy collection. I don't think he should be paid, since he really didn't do any work. On the first day, he claimed that women marry down and men marry up (generalizing), women are more violent than men,... did someone get dumped?
I went in as a music major needing to fulfill a final requirement for transfer and took his class out of convenience. I left his class changed my major immediately after the final and now double major in Sociology and Philosophy at UCB. Pay close attention,read everything he recommends, and be prepared to grow in ways you never thought possible!
I took his online class and at the orientation he was kinda rude and **** which is not cool. Probably why he's still single...? The class was easy though. Just read the book, do the study guides prior to the test and do the assignments as best as you can. Don't sweat it and you'll be done in no time.
OMG! This man is incredible! He is the best Professor at Pierce! He has taught literally "everywhere!" NO JOKE! Even University of California, Riverside! WOW!!! He really knows what he is talking about! I have never seen so many colleges taught by one Professor (at least I think it is one Professor)! I got a "B" in his class, he is awesome.
I am completely mesmerized by his lectures and he is super sexy. Love the energy!
Wonderful teacher very passionate about sociology and is very fair. He gives a lot of extra credit points. Yes he does have a smart mouth and can be intimidating but he wants you to think outside of the box and challenge him (Dont take it personal).
Although he can be RUDE at times, this professor knows his stuff. He's passionate about this subject and it shows in his lecturing. You definitely learn a lot in this class. Lots of reading required. Lots of short writing assignments. Tests are MC, straight from the book. Easy Peasy.
Honestly, this guy has been one of my favorite professors. His lectures are great; love the energy. Tests are pretty simple although Soc. 4 is a lot of concepts to memorize. He makes it all very clear and I look forward to taking him next Spring for his American Social Problem's class. Join his Facebook page!
His tests are pretty easy if you just read the text book, you can do without half of his lectures. He gets side-tracked really easily, and can waste a lot of time on random tangents. If you say something he doesn't like, he becomes a passive aggressive jerk. I wouldn't recommend him as a teacher, everything I learned was from the textbook, not him.
do not take him. if i had to choose one word to describe him: RUDE! He spends a lot of time whining about how he has no gf/friends, but soon enough, you start to see why that is. He is a jerk and has power-trips b/c the classroom is the only time he get ANY acknowledgment in the world. Doesn't answer emails. yells at you when you ask questions
I got a B in the class. But I have to say, the guy is a nutjob. Never before in my life have I been so scared to ask a teacher a question. The final project really snuck up on me, so don't take it for granted. He gets really sidetracked in the class. He really does know what he is talking about, but a lot of the class leaves not knowing anything.
This guy is going to make you fall inLOVE, literally! Take his class it will be an amazing experience, I mean if you aren't completey against HAPPINESS 'cause he has a great sense of humor. And I garantee that you will not complain about his physique AT ALL! (also quite CHARMING) <3
The best soc class ever. I think about his lectures even after months being done with that class.
By far one of the best professors in this school, not only is he charming and not to mention a doll to look at but he explains everything so clearly that a child could understand. Granted he is a tad bit sarcastic but it's amusing and he gets so excited over the material. I am amazed he is still single if I wasn't his student I would be on that ;)
Easy class. Hiss class is like a show! No one should take him too seriously though. He definitely presents opinions and theories as though they are facts and I disagree with that to a large extent. Also, if you argue he is inclined to play devil's advocate just for fun. If you take him seriously you will lose...miserably.
Mr. Levy is very energetic, funny, loud. Which is good for student in a morning class. Keeps students awake. Overall, great sociology professor. Take his class!
Very Good Teacher !! To bad I didn't get an A .. My fault :( But honestly I would take his class over again!!!!!!! So interested .informational. And well it can make you change your major after having just one lecture!! And he is awesome :) Thank YouMr.Levy :) :) :)
I took professor Levy last semester. It's the beginning of the spring semester and I already miss everything about his class. He has control of his class- unlike a professor I'm taking this semester. He actually teaches, amazing lectures. I literally fell in love with him and the course. Amazing teacher I want =)
He yells really loud and he sounds like a creep. Gross, I don't know why people say he's hot! He's kind of a jerk to Q's. He gives you notes so use that with the study guide and the test are mult choice. He makes you turn in a paper every week and then a final paper. It's a lot of work to get an A but very possible!
The teacher makes class pretty interesting. Hes pretty honest about stuff so if you get offended easily well this class aint for U. His lectures are very entertaining and funny. i really found this class to be helpful and it opened my eyes to any things. the professor is very explicit on things and down to earth. Overall his class was awesomeee!!!!
He's a really great teacher that's passionate about what he teaches and loves to give lots of interesting real world examples. Easy to ace as long as you read the chapters
I took his class in summer and we had 3 papers, and a final paper. Read the book because he will call you out on it, he likes everybody to participate in class and starts debates a lot. The papers were all pretty easy his tests weren't so easy for me. I did bad on all my tests but made up for it w/ participation and the papers. I got a B overall
If you read the book and go to his lectures, it's not all that hard to get an A. Pretty generous on grading. Tests were easy. Such an interesting class. One of the best professors I've had. Take it!!
Great teacher. Very animated. Likes the class to be involved. Do the work, and read the book and you'll easily get an A. Very entertaining. It's not just a class, its a performance :)
taking him this semester and just in his first class made me doubt my current major. he is excellent, so passionate about sociology and cant wait to share it with the world. he energetic, funny, and entertaining. i am actually eager to go to class. highly recommended!
Mr. Levy gives interesting lectures but is really rude. He wants students to ask questions but if you don't agree with him he makes you feel dumb. So if you need help with anything I suggest you approach him with caution and be prepared to be yelled at. I don't think I would take his class again. :(
Not the classic teacher. Provocative. Unapologetic. Strong convictions. Unafraid. Not always agreed with his opinions, but I enjoyed listening to his philosophy. Quite a personality.
Rude, teaches the class like a church preacher, Dont Take him! Weekly reaction paper and m/c tests.
I received an A in this class. Prof. Levy is very passionate about what he teaches. Though he may be too intense for some students, Prof. Levy is a great professor. Go into his lesson knowing not take his responses personally as he is, after all, playing the role of the professor.
Levy makes you think outside of the box and you'll definitely learn.I recommend taking him if you want to truly understand sociology! You can't be sensitive nor take his opinions to heart, he's SUPER sarcastic, it's hilarious!
After the first class, I almost dropped. I'm VERY glad I didn't! Dr. Levy can be difficult to handle at first, but once you understand his style, he will change the way you look at the world. I had no interest in sociology before (and a lot of misunderstandings about the subject)but when I left, I saw the whole world in a new light. Take his class.
Professor Levy is great if you take him for a whole semester, however if you plan on taking him for PACE be ready for a challenge. He Gives an insane amount of work. The final is a ten page research paper in addition to four exams, three 3 page papers with a ten page powerpoint to each.. I ended up dropping the class.
got a c without really trying, kind of crazy and fun, but there is absolutely NO arguing with him. he is ALWAYS right no matter what. he teaches in an interesting and different way
I really didn't care for his teaching style. He yells a lot and is quite condescending toward students. Made us use his online textbook which sucked because the site was so slow. 3 journals, 3 exams, and a 10 pg research paper. I was afraid to ask questions because I thought he would yell at me in front of everyone; a class should NOT be like that
I THOUGHT HE WAS DEFINITELY AN INTERESTING PROFESSOR, HE DOES EXPLAIN THINGS WELL BUT AS MENTIONED IN PREVIOUS COMMENTS YOU CANT REALLY ASK TO MANY QUESTIONS WITH OUT HIM MAKING YOU FEEL DUMB. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE I DONT RECOMMEND WITH CLASS BUT IF YOU CAN HANDLE HIS HUMOR YOU MAY FIND IT ENJOYABLE, AS I DID! :P
If you ask a question, be ready for battle, he is going to make sure that you feel like an idiot. His class consist of hours of his personal opinion on everything and personal anecdotes that he SCREAMS to the class. The one good thing is that he will not let you settle for mediocre work and will make you do it over and over until you get it right.
He is a very passionate instructor who sure knows what he's talking about. He's good at giving examples so that we can better understand the theories and terms. Quite a funny teacher once you understand his humor. He does give a lot of work, although I did take this class during a compacted summer semester. Overall, a very interesting class!
He is not for everyone. If you're sensitive, don't bother taking from him. He is smart and cares about this subject matter a lot. Uses an online textbook which was great in theory, however slow and glitchy most of the time. This is not an easy A, but it is doable if you put in the work. Show up and participate in discussions!
One of my favorite teacher's at Pierce. Passionate and hilarious about sociology. His honesty comes off as mean but he is a good teacher. Sad to leave his class....
Take this class! He is so incredibly passionate about sociology and it is reflected in his lectures. He LOVES class discussions, so participate. He pushes his class to think outside of the box. Be ready for a rollercoaster ride because you never know what you are going to get with this guy. If you put in the work, it is not hard to get an A.
Very funny and sarcastic. He is really intelligent and knows what he is talking about. I really liked his class. It is not an easy A, but it is very possible. I hated the online book though, because it is very slow.
A great professor. If you're sensitive and easily offended, he's not for you. He is VERY strong with his opinion. But overall, a great class. He is very sarcastic and funny. Definitely made taking a summer class enjoyable. He knows his subject well. Online textbook (make sure you get it). 4 tests, 4 essays. Not an easy A but not overly hard.
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Professor Levy is such a great professor and made my time taking this class enjoyable. If you can't handle someone who is sarcastic then don't take this class duh. He is very funny and a somewhat easy grader. Just show up to class, do the homework, study the textbook, and you'll get a good grade! Simple as that!
I took his Sociology: Intro to American Problems class for a summer course and boy, it sure was challenging since everything was compressed into five weeks. There was homework almost everyday doing six paragraph essays analyzing a recent article from the web relating to the chapter you are on. There were three tests which are VERY easy. Very fun.
Fantastic teacher and great class! I took another class with him this semester because he was so good.
He lectures very well, he is clear on what will be on the test and what is expected in the papers. He tends to speak loudly, but we had almost 100 people in the class. Enjoyed his classes very much. I would take him again.
This guy is so funny in a sarcastic way. Makes class very fun , makes learning fun again
Great instructor. Take him!
Took Sociology 1 over the summer in 2007 because someone told me it would be interesting. I took his class. He is honestly the reason why I decided to major in Sociology and I now have a B.A. in Sociology. Truly inspirational!
Great teacher, made you work for it but his lectures were probably the highlight of it all. There were 4 essays and a research paper but he guides you through them and makes it easy. Great teacher, very fun class
Professor Levy is by far the best professor I've ever had in all my years of learning. He is truly passionate about what he teaches & his lectures are great. Take his class, you'll have a whole new perspective on life. I've never written a review about a professor before, but he deserves the 5 stars. Amazing professor. Thanks levy
Has full control of his classroom which was my favorite part. He comes off as brash most of the time, but he knows his subject well. Very passionate during his lectures and always gives you the opportunity to comment or ask questions. If you didn't pay attention or didn't follow his guidelines on his assignment he will straight up fail you.
Out of many, Prof. Levy is the first teacher I choose to finally rate! * Summer 2016 (Part B / 7p.m.) * Follow directions & be aware that dates change * He's a great speaker, you won't fall asleep in class! * He's passionate, dedicated, well-educated, hilarious, and pretty darn cool! * Makes topics relatable, NO FILTER - truly the best part LOL
I took this Sociology 2 class after not learning anything in my Sociology 101. Needless to say this professor is a sure pleasure. I learned more things in this class then i ever did in other classes. Don't be insulted by his comments, he's a real spark in creating class conversations. One could say all you do is have class talks about life. Serious
PROFESSOR LEVY IS THE GREATTEST!!!!! I took him for soc 1 & keep in mind it was just taken as an elective class, but he truly opened my eyes for this subject. His lectures are AMAZING! you will actually enjoy going to class because everyday he tells amazing stories relating to what you're learning. (He's also really funny)Thank you professor levy
Mr. Levy focuses a heavy part of every class pushing his views across to his student. I find it disturbing listening to the negative things said about our president and his cabinet as well as unmentionable things. Also takes multiple weeks to finish a chapter. Do not take his class
I changed my mind. I really do like this professor! Sitting at the back of the class, I must have not picked up his sense of humor.
Professor Levy is awesome, he has a great sense of humor. Not an easy A but definitely possible if you do all the work. Assignment instructions can be somewhat unclear on paper but he is always willing to give more direction if you go to office hours or ask questions. Levy makes you think a lot which is refreshing in comparison with other classes.
Took this class during winter session, & he actually made me look forward to it. Hilarious, knowledgeable, but somewhat biased. Tests aren't bad, however he does assign four projects, 2 of which include a ppt posted online, and one group social experiment project(fun experience). Not a tough grader.
Don't get me wrong, he's funny and entertaining but he kept saying that the other profs. hate him and by the end of the summer, I could kind of tell why. He claimed that he was open for office hours daily but I could never find him and he never really seemed happy, especially about helping. The stuff was interesting though! Hope this helps! :)
Professor Levy is a highly skilled speaker and instructor. He implores you to research info discussed and to not take his word for it. He doesn't spend time being an apologetic American, nor does he push a mindless liberal agenda as so many Professors, Teachers and Instructors have been doing for years. As a career military man, I know quality!
He's a great teacher. His arguments may sound one sided and he may sound a little harsh sometimes, but he really makes you question what you're learning, and that's the most important thing I look for in a teacher. You will need a book and you can not half-ass the papers because he will take points off. This class was truly enjoyable.
His lectures are pretty interesting - he has a very sarcastic sense of humor. You definitely have to put in work and effort to pass with good grades. Class attendance is a must.
Pros Levy will engrave sociological ideas into your head. He is a good teacher. Cons his arguments are very one-sided and he is very stubborn. If you take him be ready to argue for your point. His tests are moderately easy and the essays are graded fairly.
Professor Levy is very passionate about sociology. He taught in a manner that kept everyone interested, bringing facts as well as examples from his personal life. To me, he was a bit pessimistic as a person, but his humor seemed to balance it out. Your grade is determined by tests, papers and the final. He offers plenty of extra credit if needed.
I took this class over Summer 2018. I absolutely did not like this class because he gave way too much work in the span of 5 weeks. He gives a 3 page paper and an assignment that goes with it every week, which he grades harshly! I had a panic attack because of the amount of work. His study guides do not even cover everything on the exam. Stay away!
Professor levy is sometimes not clear one what he expects on his essays, which gets quite frustrating if you ask me. But overall, he is an alright professor. Although I can say that he does a great job using real life examples to relate to the class.
I took him over the summer and he changed my life. He's extremely intelligent and knows what he's talking about. He's really funny too. He was able to take a normal boring class and turn it into something that I wanted to go to every day. You'll love him.
Professor Levy is an AMAZING professor. I would high recommend his class. His lectures are interesting and relatable. He is quite funny too.
I took Prof Levy's Intro to Soc 8 years ago at LBCC. As a former student, who eventually transferred to UCLA, he remains my favorite professor. Passion and engagement with the material is his hallmark. The rep of Sociology may have taken a hit with it's heavy lefty bias over the years, but Prof Levy gives students a fresh perspective of the field
Amazing lectures! Made me love the sociology. Love his materials and lectures. Very intelligent teacher. Wonderful
Unfair grader I dropped .
Overall a great teacher, enjoys sociology a little too much buts thats also a good thing since you want to learn from a good teacher. If youre easily offended this isnt the class for you, if not definitely recommend wont regret
One of the few teachers that i've taken who actually enjoys what he's doing, You'll get a laugh in class everyday. His lectures are always clear and as long as you pay attention and read, this class will be easy. If you ask questions He will spend all the time necessary until you understand the topic. His assignments are fun as well. Great teacher!
he is truly so passionate about the subject. Cared so much about sociology. Loves discussion and will really come to understand society much differently. Was not so difficult. Tests were easy and was an easy grader.
Great teacher, would have again
Talks about everything OTHER than sociology. If you want to take a class without straight lectures, its a good class because 75% of the class is spent talking about politics and how much Levy hates everything. Also don't try to prove your point, you will always be wrong in his mind.
This class may be difficult if you don't try. There are study guides posted online for the exams and there are 3 exams plus a final. There are a total of 4 papers which may make the class seem overwhelming but it's not if you study and write the papers ahead of time. His lectures consist of many examples of the topics that he makes very relatable.
took sociology during summer. he has GREAT !! explanations during the lecture And he's very Hilarious and he's very confident on things he says are true. There are 4 essay and 4 exams tbh they are pretty essays but the study guide are not much related during the exams so I recommended to read thru the slides but overall take him !! WOULDN'T REGRET!
I'd say this class is 20% sociology and 80% about him ranting about his personal life. Professor Levy struggles to stay on task with his lectures and chooses to spend over half the class period to discuss topics that were almost never related to the course held us responsible for learning the concepts he didn't have time to get to(which was a lot)
The class is interesting. It would of been more helpful if he would spend less time talking about non related matter and focus on his slides. However he does test you on the materials that he never went over because of the time he didn't have to cover them. lots of project and homework and multiple tests. BE READY!!
I love this guy. Yeah we go off track some times, but I learned a lot. he really cares for the subject and is really funny. The class was laughing half the time. Lectures are interesting and he uses good examples. If you take a sociology class, take him!
Really unique professor. He LOVES to talk and hear everyone's feedback or comments on anything. The course load was at times difficult but doable. For a 5 week class we had weekly assignments all of which helped us write our 10 page research paper due at the end of the session. We only had a final because we often fell behind. Solid guy though
Professor Levy isn't your regular professor. He talks about himself all the time but in reality, he's showing you everyday comparisons for you to understand the material. He is very vocal and wants you to be vocal about your views as well. He challenges your point of view to make you think. If you're too sensitive - don't take this class.
This class was very difficult, mostly because he's a really tough grader. I put a lot of time and hard work into this class and still didn't get very high grades. He offered extra credit which was the only way I could get the grade I did, and I'm very grateful that he offered the extra credit. Attendance really matters.
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