This guy si really easy. i went only for the tests and got all A's. He puts his notes online so you don't really have to go. His lectures mainly consist of class discussion. Everyone talks about their lives which is a quite boring. Easy A

Interesting course which examines the sociological underpinnings of race relations. Girard offers a broad overview of these concepts, focusing in on case studies. Tests are multiple choice and essay. It can be difficult if you don't study, but otherwise there's no problem.

Super interesting professor and classs. He is only easy in that he wants you to learn as much as you want. Lazy butts get an easy A; interested students get to learn.

This guy's lectures are so god damn boring. Don't go to class, get notes online, read book, and show up for tests. Easy class. 2 Quizzes,5 1-page papers, 2 tests W/ one essay

Very good at explaining things, he's a nice guy and will work with you if you're responsible and honest to him. Wants students to pass, his questions are challenging sometimes but nothing impossible. His lectures can get monotonous though..

REALLY GOOD TEACHER... EXPLAINS VERY WELL... IF U READ ALL THE CHAPTERS U WILL DO FINE... THE ONLY THING IS THAT THE CLASS IS A BIT BORING, but he really cares about you learning the material so he explains everything very well...

Great professor.....his lectures can be borring at times, but he loves to teach and is very interested in his field of work.....he's also good on giving you extra credit opportunites through the semester....very helpful.

He's a good teacher, but can get boring sometimes with his lectures. He is very helpful however, and also likes people to participate in discussions. Although you really don't have to show up to class (except for the tests and quizzes), I recommend going anyway. The tests/quizzes are very easy. You can also do a presentation for extra credit.

When people skip his class the Quizes get harder and the class is boring. As a Professor, he is OK to take, just do the work.

This class is so easy. You don't even have to show up for class unless it is test/quiz day. All you need to do is read the chapters and do the quizzes on mysoclab and i promise you that you will pass with an A or B. Oh yea if you study from the notes you will get a D or C on the test/quiz so read the chapters and they are usually good. GOOD LUCK! !

Professor is nice but class is really boring! His lectures are long and they drag on forever! He is really into what he teaches though, and is respectful to everyone! If you study the notes, do the 5 one page essays due at the end of the semester and STUDY STUDY STUDY for the final you should get an A or B!

He's a nice guy. His classes will be very interesting to Anthro/Sociology majors/minors. He's very knowledgable. You'll leave the class knowing much more about race and ethnicity in our society. Pay attention in class, skim the book and STUDY HIS NOTES and you'll do great in his class.

His class is very interesting. He's a really nice guy. He posts all his notes on the internet and if you read them and skim the book (also very interesting) you'll do great.

This class is SO EASY. All you have to do is study the notes that he posts online from his lectures and do the assignments and you're fine. HE EVEN OFFERS EXTRA CREDIT. There is no possible way you can't pass this class with a B or higher! This teacher obviously loves to teach and genuinely cares about the students' progress. Always willing to help

nice guy, tries to be funny...very helpful and understanding. All you have to do is pay attention in class and do your work.

Class is very easy and Prof. Girard is very nice. He values everyones opinion and never tells you that you're wrong. He oFfers alot of extra credit. You don't even have to go to class becuase he never takes roll. Tests and quizzes are simple. I never studied for them and hardly went to class and passed with a B.

He is extremely nice, but if you can't shut your mouth at times, he will let you know it. The class is really easy, and it is true that you don't even have to attend class to pass. He only gives 3 quizzes, midterm, and a final, and they are really easy. You have to read the chapters to pass tests. Gives many chances for extra credit.

REALLY nice. Doesn't take attendance but you should go to do better on tests and quizzes. Offers extra credit for researching things online (takes 5 min), optional oral presentation (quiz grade), or 10 page research paper (test grade). I think its 2 quizzes and 2 tests. I can see why ppl think hes boring, but listen and its interesting, youll also

I had this porfessor for sociology as well and it was very interesting. he gives 2 quizes, a midterm, and a final. You can do two presentations and get an automatic A so he is very helpful and willing to give extra credit although few need it.

nice dude but, too bland & monotone.

very easy class! if you go to class and print out the notes, you dont really need to buy the book. the exams can be a little tricky which is why you should go to class. he repeats everything 10 billion times. also offers a lot of extra credit

Awesome teacher. He has all the notes to the class online, so you don't have to write so much during class (although I suggest you go to class to understand the notes more clearly). The tests are all multiple choice. 2 are quizzes and 2 exams. The quizzes are T/F and the exams are ABCD. Quizzes 16 ?s and Exams are 32. Read the chapters. Easy class.

worse class ever! he is extremely boring...if theres a better teacher out there take them instead of him...he does give a lot of extra credit but his lectures are DULL!! he puts u to sleep. if u take them read the book and online notes...dont bother going to class its useless! the book is more entertaining then him!!!

very nice and polite teacher!! im not good at attending class and i promise you i showed up to class max of four times out of the whole semester and got an A. i only showed up on test days. just read the book. thats it. the book is interesting and will keep you entertained. all i did was read the chapters that would be on the test the night before.

he is a good teacher, his classes sometimes get boring but he tries. The subject itself and the book are very interesting though.

Professor is very boring and uninteresting. I have never listened to any lecture after the first class and I am passing all of the tests and quizzes by reading the book and reviewing his class notes. 2 quizzes are 16 ques, T or F, and 2 tests, 30 ques mult choice. He doesn't seem to know anything outside of whats in the book, so don't bother asking

This guy is pretty easy if you do three things: 1. Memorize his notes because the quizzes and tests come directly from there. 2. Skim the book. I'll tell you the truth...its hardly used but he does ask some questions from it. Very few though. 3. Take advantage of his extra credits. He'll offer and you'll take it.

Took him for both ANT of race/ethn and intro soc. I got an A and A-, respectively. Very easy classes and can be interesting at times. He doesn't test you on opinions, just facts. Tests are mostly from lecture and he posts his notes online. For soc read the parts of the book coinciding with lecture. for ant, it's 98% lecture notes. Few q's on book.

he puts notes online so that you just listen to him in class instead of writing down stuff. everything he says is important since in the final you write a paper with facts so you can use the stuff you heard in class. otherwise, he hints as to whats on the midterm and quizzes. both are easy as pie since the information sticks.

Really great. Midterm/final: multiple choice & NOT EASY. 2 true/false quizzes. He reviewed & gave little hints on what to study, but it is pretty necessary to go to class. 3 ops. for ex. credit (max 2 5-minute presentations and optional 10-pg paper, each worth one test). I did 2 presentations and barely got an A. Not too easy, but I learned a lot.

Girard is the MAN! granted, I'm a little angry because he gave me a B. But his classes are cool, real nice guy, knows his stuff, and is fun to listen to. DO NOT buy the textbook. Anybody that got a bad grade in this class is just plain lazy. It is not that hard, but you gotta learn the subject, to a degree. Me and many others enjoyed his class.

A lot of people seem to think he's boring but he definitely tries 110% to make the class interesting. He can be funny, and basically teaches the textbook which isn't at all boring. Attendance isn't even mandatory and he seems like an overall nice guy. His notes are unclear if you don't do the reading which you need for the exams anyway. Recommended

Took this class online. Assigned book was very boring but lectures provided were interesting. 2 tests, 2 quizzes, a five page paper, and extra credit. Study for the exams beforehand or you will regret it! As for the teacher, very nice and very helpful. Probably one of the most considerate teachers I've had.

The class is relaxed, but not super easy. there are now inclass quizzes every week and they are pertaining ONLY to things he has said in previous lectures. If you take notes and outline the book you can pass. oh and he DOES NOT BELIEVE IN REVIEW. he thinks its a waste, so stay on top of your material!

He teaches from the book, and I found the book very interesting and easy to read. Tests/quizzes can be a bit tricky, but they're passable if you prepare well for them. He gives E.C. opportunities and does his best to keep class interested. I'd recommend him.

very considerate. a teacher who genuinely cares. Tests are extremely tricky. He gives surprise questions almost every day. You really need to attend lectures to do well on those. No exceptions on them. So, try to come to class as much as possible. He gives extra credit but you have to ask him about it way in advance. It will make the difference

Professor is a little strange but funny. He's fair and very nice. The tests and quizzes are a little tricky and his grading scale is confusing. He made the class interesting and answered every email; very important for an online course.

VERY EASY OUTGOING AND CLEAR PROFESSOR. HE IS VERY HELPFUL AND THE TEXT BOOK IS NOT REEEALLY NEEDED. BUT WILL HELP. HIS NOTES ARE A LITTLE UNCLEAR BUT HE LECTURES THEM IN CLASS AND SO AS LONG AS YOU GO TO CLASS YOU WONT NEED THE BOOK

Dr. Girard cares about his students. His lectures aren't mandatory, but you'll have to attend in order to answer his surprise questions. His tests are tricky and his lectures tend to be monotone and redundant. The book is far more interesting than the lectures. If you read the book during the class period, you'll be fine and entertained.

Attendance is not mandatory but he has a surprise quizzes, so you should attend his class. If you attend class and you study, you will do good, this is not for people who are just looking for a super easy class for a gpa booster but it's not super hard. There are extra credit opportunities, so it's kinda hard to fail if you study and stuff.

Prof. Girard is THE BEST!...He so respectful...Attendance is not mandatory but attending class is helpful cause he gives EASY surprise quizzes...He so helpful and easy to talk to....Definitely would recommend him!!!

Proffesor Girard is great, the material is very interesting. The classes were a bit boring but attending them gave you a bit extra points due to his surprise questions. Over all read the book and read his notes online to get an A.

Funny teacher, actually cares and gives you chances to pull your grade up. The lectures can be boring but thats due to some of the topics. Overall cool class.

Attendance is actually kind of mandatory because he always does quizzes with the iclickers. He is very friendly and knows what he's talking about. he is a little monotone but with his occasional jokes it is easier to pay attention. the tests are very easy. i recommend this course

I read previous ratings and maybe the fact that it was online changed things. This guy was the best. He gives you the answers to the exams, and basically walks you through essay portion of final exam. No mandatory meetings. Extra credit available. Couldn't ask for more for an online course.

Prof. Girard is very knowledgeable in his field. Very helpful to the students and responds to all concerns and questions very promptly. He offers extra credit. Would highly recommend.

Took this class online, his lectures are very informative, I didn't open the book once, just viewed his videos. He gives a good amount of extra credit and walks you through getting a good grade on the final essay.

Swell guy, he makes this class interesting with his quarky jokes and mannerisms. The material is actually intriguing. quizzes and test, like any class, require you to read a decent amount. Book is not really useful at all. Recommend this class!

hes really nice and gives you some opportunity for extra credit, you must show up to class. hes kinda geeky and nice, but he looks like he has some anger issues that hes working on, not to the studesnts but to the TAs.. easy A id take him again

He's a nice person, tries to give you as much extra credit as possible. He really wants you to pass. He does have clicker questions at the beginning and ending of class so attendance is mandatory, if you miss them they do bring your grade down. The book is not really necessary, if you study his notes & write down the clicker questions you're fine.

Professor Girard is a great professor! So passionate about this subject and he is always willing to help out. He is has iclicker questions everyday which gets extremely annoying. I rarely went to class and it didn't bring my grade to low. He emails weekly personal progress reports which is a +++! Didn't need the book just study lecture n notes!

Extremely passionate about the lecture. Clicker questions at the start and/or end of the class makes attendance mandatory. No trick questions, medium textbook usage but a few qs may come up. When I say don't skip, I mean skip if you really want to fail. 25% of grade is your ability to show up and answer a few easy questions. Weekly grades is a +.

Girard is a very straightforward professor. Do not get on his bad side. Attendance is mandatory but if you like the topic, his lectures are informative and interesting. Write all of his clicker questions down since he quizzes from them. 2 quizzes, weekly one page papers (very easy), and 2 exams (midterm and final)gives legit extra credit

Prof Girard really knows what he is talking about. Class is super easy and you barely need the book bc reviews are great. I got a B only because I rarely went to class and mostly showed up test days which I never received less than an A- on. Simple and informative class. I recommend.

Professor Girard is a fountain of knowledge in his field, obviously a veteran educator he knows what he's doing. BUT and its a BIG BUT, if you take this class, plan on being treated like a ten year old child, too much micromanagement. you will learn, but the strict class atmosphere he cultivates at times can honestly stress you out.

A great professor! He speaks well and knows his stuff. Attendance is mandatory, BUT, he does allow you to call him before class if you can't make it for some reason, and he will then exempt you for the clicker questions that day. His assignments were never hard. The quizzes were cake, because they all made sense with the lectures. Take him! :)

Great Professor! Took beyond what I expected from the class. One of the most informative professors I've had. Mid term easier than final. Weekly essays, daily clicker questions. Extra gredit group work-- lots of chances to get a good grade in class.

Great professor, very knowledgeable. Asks that you purchase an iclicker to answer questions (which most of appear on tests). Lots of assignments which keeps you involved and helps your grade big time

MR. GIRARD IS AN AMAZING TEACHER AND SOCIAL SCIENTIST. I JUST LOVED THIS CLASS SO MUCH. MR. GIRARD IS SO ENGAGING AND SMART. I WOULD RECOMMEND MR. AND THIS BEAUTIFUL, EYE OPINING CLASS TO ANY BODY THAT IS REALLY INTERESTING IN SOCIETY FUNCTIONING AND THE TRUTH.

The class is an auditorium based class. The class operates in teams. Each team is responsible for a written summary of each chapterlesson during class. Clicker questions are mandatory, it starts in the beginning of class (DON'T BE LATE) worth a chunk of your grade. Two test, team project and a final. You will pass if you watch the lec. videos

He's a really great teacher and as long as you do the REVEL and Learning Catalytics you are set. It's a very interesting class and the online material is a lot but it's really interesting and he's a great teacher. He gives you extra credit and the exams are pretty easy. He will help you and as long as you pay attention you should do fine.

Very boring lectures, lots of in-class work and , and you will be working with a group that HE chooses the entire semester. 3 tests minimum, and dont even think about missing a class because you will be completely behind on the in class work, and he does NOT open them again accept anything late. you need both textbooks.

A lot of online software that takes awhile to get used to. Overall a good class and a caring professor.

Professor Girard, is a PROFESSOR. Meaning he wants you to learn. The class isn't hard if you read, answer questions, and get a clear understanding of the topic. Once you've done that you'll do well. He gives extra credit, but it's not busy work you actually have to WORK. You can call him every day if you want, he doesn't mine.

Love him, he's great

Chris is amazing. His class requires dedication, but it is definitely not the hardest thing ever. He is very consistent and systematic, and very very approachable outside the classroom.

Awesome Professor, one of the best that I have had at FIU. Really passionate, straight forward. Weekly review questions, and group assignments. 1 paper which isn't counted as a grade but will drop your grade if not done. 2 quizzes and 2 exams

I actually really enjoyed his class and it was not hard to get an A. The projects were fairly simple and so were the quizzes (with a very generous curve). If you get the chance, take him.

Very straightforward about what he wants and follows syllabus. Assignments are easy but work for your A. This 5 page paper everyone's complaining about will help you on the final and is not hard to do, it's for constructive criticism. I encourage people to take this class, it's very eye opening and he does an excellent job at explaining material.

Explains subject clear and well. Read lectures and watch videos to keep up in class and book. Assignments are easy to do and theres a good amount of extra credit. Quizzes and tests and curved a lot. You can't BS your way through the class but if you put in time and effort you'll do good.

Really simple.. PREPARE TO WRITE AND READ! but believe me you will learn. Stick together with your group members to complete some assignments and talk to the professor if you run into any problems he really helps!

Professor Girard is awesome!!! He is very passionate about teaching and gets very involved. He makes himself available for questions or clarifications. The lectures, readings and weekly reviews are a lot but they are very informative. Be prepared to work hard but the knowledge you will receive will not be compromised. Take him!

I am so glad I decided to take this professor! He is definitely one of the best at FIU. The class requires you to read a lot and use critical thinking but it is doable if you put in the work. He gives great feedback and is always willing to help even outside of class. Very caring and knowledgeable, you will learn a lot with him!

Professor Girard is very caring. Although the tests are specifically linked to the lecture you can still manage to pass even if you don't do so well on them. He gives many extra credit opportunities and actually wants you to succeed in his class. As long as you show up and contribute to your group work you'll pass.He's always a phone call text away

Prof. Girard is super caring and his work may seem like a lot at first but it is straightforward. Weekly assignments are based on his video lectures and textbook readings, and you have to work in groups that he assigns at the beginning of the semester. There are 2 essays and 3 MC tests in total. If you read the material you will be perfectly fine!

I took Professor Girard in the fall and his lectures are excellent. The way he presents the material is very clear and he's very passionate on the subjects he teaches! I would take him again.

Although there are 2 textbooks, if you just take notes down and watch the short lecture clips, along with skimming over the problem solving pdfs, you will do just fine. Lots of extra credit opportunities, he answers really quickly over text, and I personally love the course content. Would take again.

His class was relatively easy, the final isn't to heavy on your grade. He creates groups on the first week that you'll stay with the rest of the semester. There's a weekly mcq assignment on the online book, answers on quizlet, and a weekly module with about 6-12 sentences summarizing an excerpt.

Very knowledgeable professor and such an interesting class. I learned so much! At first it seems there is a lot of work with many assignments, but they are fairy easy as long as you watch his lectures and read the content. He gives great feedback and extra credit. He even gives his cell number if you need in an emergency.

This class requires a lot of work, but if you stay on top of the lectures and readings, you'll learn a lot. The professor is knowledgeable and gives great feedback. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for study prep - highly recommend using it alongside the course materials.