Darren's a nice guy, not your typical prof, laid back, relaxed, almost seems like he could be a student. I believe this year is his first as a teacher, his quizes are easy if you study, no midterm, marks papers relatively easily, no difficult to get around 80% haven't written the final yet.

I personally learned more than I thought I might in this class. Darren didn't drone on for hours but made the points and then we would would reinforce the lectures with games and exercises. I guess he could be clearer but I only had to ask for guidance to get more help.

Darren is a great instructor, and he loves SLAYER! It's not a hard course, and he does a good job with it.

He is a great prof! He is able to make the material very simple and easy to understand. His assignments can be a challange but his tests are not too difficult. You will learn a lot from his class and he will relate the material to everyday life, so you actually leave knowing more than you did before

Darren is the best prof I've had so far at UCFV. He is very approachable and really knows his stuff.If you email him he will get back to you asap, and help you the best he can.The final is really easy if you've payed any attention at all during the semester.All in all a great guy.take the class!

Darren's a good guy. Sometimes he expects a lot and he can be kind of picky with what you write about, but overall he makes things interesting. He's kind of eccentric (he likes metal, the Simpsons, and doesn't believe in the moon landing), but makes the lessons and course material fun (well, kind of) and easy to understand.

My favorite professor ever! He takes a banal idea like modernization theory and makes it interesting and entertaining. He's very helpful and approachable. As for the "fun" HOT topic, I honestly find him sexy,smart, and funny, and very, VERY HOT!

Darren is an awesome teacher. Class is always fun and interesting. I would reccomend you take a class with him!

Darren was an awesome teacher! He makes every topic relatable and interesting. The one thing that I didn't like were the tests. Not that they were hard but that they weren't put together very well. The questions were sometimes hard to understand. Other than that, I would definately recommend that you take one of his classes!

Explains everything well, very helpful. You will have to massage a random person that you've never met on the first or second day of class but the class itself is really fun! Just don't leave you journal entrys and sence journals for last minute or else it will backfire on you!

I thought he was a student at first! He still dresses and behaves like one. It makes for a relaxed non threatening environment, but perhaps a little on the unprofessional side (undecided). I enjoyed his class. He teaching style is refreshing. Does poke and prod about doing readings and may do some pop quizzes (yikes!) He's very down to earth.

nice guy

Loved it. It was really theory heavy but Darren makes sure we get it. We ran out of time a lot and perhaps didn't get to cover everything we needed, but all you needed to do was ask. It was all there in the readings. It was provocative and I would take it again!

He is an excellent teacher. He makes classes very interesting and easy to understand, his textbook is really easy to read and comes with a helpful online guide. It's very easy to pass this class with a good mark. Tests are not too hard but do require some time to study for. overall, excellent, very engaging.

One of may favourite profs! His classes are really interesting.

Darren is the best prof I have had at UFV by a large margin. His lectures bring the academic concepts of the text to relevant, real life discussions and examples. His personal style is casual but his teaching style demands focus and attention. Keep up on your readings and journals or it can come back to haunt you in a pop quiz or discussion.

darren is really clear, and it is fun to be in his class. he made me want to do my major in sociology! whenever i see his name on a class, i immediately work my schedule so i can be in it! he is very flexible when it comes to writing exams/papers if you are sick, and teaches right from the text. do your readings and you'll be fine!

I actually took two classes just thinking it will be boring classes, but he actually got me involved and interested. Now, because of his teaching I found passion in certain aspects of my school work.

I really enjoyed this class. I found Darren's teaching style to be relevant, engaging and informative. Students were engaged and he is very helpful and approachable. He is humourous and easy going, but take his assignments and pop quizzes seriously. He is a fair very fair marker and spells out exactly what he is looking for.

Great prof, lots of fun and keeps class interesting. Really knows his stuff. Plus, he has an awesome beard.

Best instructor ever! Knowlegable, entertaining, clear, and makes you want to know more! I have never had an instructor as great as him! He is also an extremely fair marker, and honest! Take one of his classes if you ever get a chance!

Great prof! Defiantly one of the best/most interesting profs I've ever had.His classes are really interesting and he's got a great sense of humor. He teaches straight from the text, and is very helpful when it comes to getting extra help with papers and assignments.

Awesome prof. He's really flexible and understanding when it comes to asking for help/extensions on assignments and his classes are really fun. He teaches from the text and does a good job of it, he's clear and concise,funny and has a kick ass goatee to boot!

He's without a doubt one of the best teachers at the school. He doesn't cater to the idiots in class and bore everyone else, but he's also not too hard. He's a fair marker (leaning towards the easy side), and he doesn't assign ridiculous amounts of homework. This was my 4th course with him and it won't be the last!

So much fun!!!!!! Darren FTW.

Has the unique ability of getting The prevelant course information across in a way that makes you feel like you are not even learning. Very enjoyable class environment.

OMG darren made this class so much fun. He's super easy to talk to and very funny! As long as you get involved and are positive you'll do great! Attendance is easy becase its a class you look forward to going to. DONT BUY THE TXTBOOK. There is 1 quiz on it worth 5% and he prints off the info you need to know anyways. He is amazing! Take his class!!

Darren is a super likable, funny guy. If you pay attention in class and make an effort you'll get an easy A. I took this class as a last minute elective and it turned out to be really interesting. Darren is fantastic.

Darren is very passionate about what he teaches and knows it from inside out. His classes are usually pretty interesting and he has a great sense of humor. Always available outside class when needed. On the other hand he isn't very clear with his expectations and marks VERY hard. Be ready to do the required readings from the horribly boring text.

Super nice guy. Excpects you to work for your grades but that seems fair I mean, it is university, right? Totally would take another class.

It is only my second year at school but Darren is easily the most helpful prof I've ever had. He goes out of his way to make sure that we understand and have the tools we need to do good. He even comes in on Saturdays to let us use labs and get extra help. I love media classes with Darren and Eric.

Darren is a professor who cares about his students and fosters an encouraging learning environment. As a professor who wants to do well, he expects the same from his students. Do the readings, ask for help and be the student you're supposed to be and you'll without a doubt walk away learning a lot. If you don't do well in his class, that's on you.

Great prof! Text book readings should be done to be successful on the tests. He is always great to listen to and I couldnt wait to go to class. Everything he says could be used to test so notes and class attendee is a must! But I can't imagine why anyone would want to miss his class!

Darren is an awesome teacher, he makes everything really fun to learn about and makes you want to come to class. He's really funny and wants everyone to succeed. The work is fairly easy and he is quite the fair marker. I would recommend him 100%

When you are eager to go to class, regardless of the time, it's bound to be because the professor makes class interesting. Darren is enthusiastic about the subject matter and is absolutely hilarious. Although there is not an attendance requirement, everything in the lectures can be addressed in exams. However,3 hour classes = not bad whatsoever

Darren has easily become my favourite prof ever! He is hilarious and always finds a way to make the lesson fun. His knowledge of the course content is so thorough that you can easily pass just by taking notes on his lectures. Attendance is not mandatory, but you will find yourself making a strong effort to be there every week.

The text book should be used as an instrument of tortureit is honestly the worst textbook I have ever read. Darren however explains it very well, and somehow makes it interesting. He engages with students, and makes you want to contribute. I looked forward to going to every class because I always left with something new to think about.

Darren overall is a great professor: friendly, approachable, funny and very passionate and interested in the subject matter. He encourages students, is happy to help them, as long as its at a time best for him -_- Takes a long time to get projects/marks back, is a busy guy but seems a little lazy

Darren is the best He cares so much about his students, gives great feedback and will help if you ask. He is so passionate that his lectures are always worthwhile. I will take all of his classes I can get. He expects you to work for your grade but show up, participate and do the papers and you will be fine. Taste and Culture is my fav so far.

Darren was really great! He made the class fun and entertaining, and taught the material well. He's really clear with his expectations and assignments, and really cares about the topics. He's super engaging and passionate about what he does. The class was easy and organized well.

As an ESL student with learning disability, It is extremely difficult to understand the course content. Darren took the time in his office hours to explain the concepts. His lectures were exciting and well prepared course work. Highly recommend this professor.

Darren is relaxed, laid-back, and has a great sense of humour, but he uses those traits to improve the classroom experience, rather than letting them detract from it. His classes are the kind you can look forward to, and while the workload/readings aren't a cakewalk, he gives good feedback and is clearly very knowledgeable on the stuff he teaches.

Loved Darren! Just know that this class is textbook heavy. You really need to read the text thoroughly and be able to completely understand what is being said each week. He also throws in pop quizzes which are in relation to lectures and readings. However, I wouldn't say it was challenging unless you really put full effort! I highly recommend him!

Best professor I had thus far. I really enjoyed his lectures and his personality comes through his teaching. He respects students who put an honest effort in the course. He rewards students who are diligent. His exams are textbook and lecture based. Read & listen is all one has to do to do well.

Darren is such a wonderful person and this really translates into is teaching! He cares about his students and is very accessible for extra help. The course requires a lot of reading but it is all relevant and explained thoroughly in class as well. Would definitely take another class with Darren again!

Darren is a really good prof. He engages well with the class and loves to talk and explain thoroughly with examples. He can go on for too long but his PowerPoint notes are amazingly well done and can prepare you well for the exams if youre aiming for a B- If you take his class just make sure to read and go over his notes so youre up to date.

Darren is one of the best profs I have ever had. His passion for the subject matter is obvious, and is all around a friendly guy. A lot is taken from the textbook, but it's not a lot of reading usually, and the assignments were surprisingly easy. Rather than a few large assignments, it was a very small one every week. Highly recommend for SOC 101.

Enjoyed the class. Lectures had content made lighter by fun and hilariousness. During tough times, he works hard to make the student's job easier. The tests are fairly difficult, not too easy or too hard. Would recommend his classes for sure!

Darren is a caring and compassionate professor! His lectures are interesting and he often incorporates videos to complement the topic. He isnt an easy grader, however, I found his grading to be fair and his feedback was useful! Overall, just a great person!

Darren is one of the best professors and mentors I have had during my undergrad. He is so passionate about what he teaches and puts time into making the content fun and engaging for his students. He is flexible and does everything he can to help you succeed. If you have a chance, take a class with Darren!

Very enjoyable class with quite interesting material. Darren makes the classes fun with his humour, but in my opinion, there is not much instruction on how to do certain things. He is a tough, but fair grader, so if you study and take your time on the assignments (unlike me) you will do fine.

Darren was an awesome online prof. He posts lectures weekly and always communicates if they will be up late. Projects were simple and well explained, he even changed the course schedule to give us a week free to catch up on his or any other courses. He was funny and well organized would definitely recommend his class.

very entertaining lectures but still quite informative. limited number of assignments but most are writing assignments, though the final 2 have creative options. content was interesting and engaging.

Long but informative lectures - though sometimes it felt like he was just reading the textbook (which you definitely need). Online, it's hard to stay engaged, but he did a decent job. Clear assignment criteria. Nice beard.

Very understanding of the mental toll covid has had on his students. He's funny, and makes class about as interesting as it can be in an online environment. Definitely made me feel interested in the subject, would take again any time.

few assignments, heavy reading every week, and moderately tough grading. lectures are super interesting and darren is hilarious. very understanding and caring. i found assignment criteria to be clear, and examples of previous assignments were given. if you put in a lot of effort and stay on top of readings, you will love this class!

I enjoyed this class! The remix assignment was really fun. Chapter a week, 3 little assignments, 2 big, and 1 exam. Put in the effort and you'll get a good grade. Darren is very understanding and creative, to say the least. Lectures are a bit long, but they're interesting. Offers 1 free extension for any assignment and participation matters :)

An awesome prof in a course that would otherwise be really difficult - as it is, it's tough but Darren makes it fun. Super flexible with deadlines as well.

Darren was a great prof! The course content was pretty dry but he made it way more interesting than it actually was! I really enjoyed my class with Darren and would for sure take a class with him again!

Darren has been my favourite prof by far. Super nice and understanding guy who wants to see you succeed. Clear marking criteria - if you do the readings and show up you'll do great, and learn a lot!

Darren is a great prof. He is funny and makes the class interesting. He grades fairly and gives good feedback. Highly recommend!

Darren is a legend. I've taken a few classes with him now and while each has a fairly heavy workload with lots of reading, he makes it well worth your time. Entertaining, kind, and dedicated, you can't go wrong by taking his classes.

Darren's a beauty, he's super accessible outside of class he makes time for you constantly, overall super caring person who wants to see you succeed. Dedicate time to the papers he grades tough but fair. Do your damn readings because that's what the test material is all about. Ask about bonus questions for tests their free marks!!!

Darren awards those that do the work and go to class. Attendance matters if you care for bonus marks. This class is reading heavy, but if you do the readings it's basically cut and paste what's on his slides. He posts his slides late, but will listen if you remind him to post. He rambles a lot, but has a lot of passion so I don't mind!

Overall, Darren was a good prof. He was clearly passionate about the content, and this is an easy class to ace if you do the reading. The textbook chapters were pretty long, but his slides were pretty much exactly what was in the textbook. barely any assignments apart from the news portfolio due at the end, and the one reflection. He is a cool guy!