mr. medina is hilarious....i love his way of teaching...he makes you want to come to class and learn more. definitely recommend him

Very easy going teacher.... I totally recommend.. You'll come out with a different perspective of our society.

David Medina is an awesome professor! He's the reason why I'm a sociology major. Take this man, he'll open up your eyes and views on life!

Great Professor!!! Definately recommend him to anyone!

This guy is great!! I looked forward to class everyday because I knew I'd be learning something new and interesting. He's not the easiest teacher but he makes you think like never before.

He is a very fun and interesting teacher. Even though i had the class at 6:30 in the mourning, he was so interesting, that he kept me up. If you plan to take sociology, def. get Mr. David Medina.

Class is very interesting. It's not for everyone, and he puts a lot out there that most people don't talk about, but it makes for a fun class. A big percentage of grade is based on homework, which is graded relatively easily.

Mr. David J. Medina is a quite an unusual professor, to say the least. However, out of all teachers I have had, he is elite. He is far beyond his time in skill, intellect and teaching approches. Attending his class is addicting. Controversial subj.beware!

Very interesting teacher, very unconventional. not so worried about curriculum, teaches you what most important to this society

He is very dedidated, polite and interesting.

Medina is an awesome teacher. True,he will push your buttons and he knows it; but it is only to make a point. His lectures are interesting, and very applicable. Turning in homework is flexible and can be faxed or emailed for convenience.I highly recommend

Mr. Medina is an excellent professor I ever have.

Mr. Medina is a great professor, and there is a guarantee that he is different than any other professor you will most likely meet. you must have an open mind to take his class and you must be willing to participate.

Mr David Medina is a very special and non-traditional teacher. Highly recommend you to take his class if you are ready to make change!!!

Good teacher. I really liked the material covered in class. Everything was very informative. Sometimes felt a little manipulated

This guy shows students a new way of thinking. THe material never gets old and keeps you coming back for more. He is weird but who isnt these days.

Very interesting class, this is a fun teacher

Mr. Medina is one of the best at Mt.SAC. I highly reccommend him if you want take sociology. He's very understanding and focuses on the student understanding the concepts rather then giving hard test.

concepts intriguing, captivating

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He opens your mind and challenges you in many ways! You will actually learn a lot from Mr Medina!

Medina is a smart man who can get to you mentally. He knows what buttons to push but he is a good instructor.

He makes you think "out of the box". Even if you don't get an A in the course, you will learn alot. He has interesting stories and the class is never boring...he makes you question how you think. Definately recommended...not your "normal

he is the wierdest teacher u cuold encounter in your life. he is extreemly easy. just do wut he wants u to do ( which are amazingly easy, just take some time) and u WILL get A in his class. his test are as easy as his wierdness. really really easy

This guy made the class so interesting and real for me that I almost considered majoring in Soc! He thinks outside the box and is not always straight forward but is a great conversations/discussions in calss! You learn to see new perspectives!

His class totally blew me away. The material covered is so awesome and interesting. Tests were easy, just do the reading which isn't too bad. One of the best classes i've ever taken!!

This class is the best class I have ever taken. It will definitly provide you with some good insight. I would recommend this class to everyone. The material is also interesting and fun.

This class was so interesting to me. I actually looked forward to going to his class. The topics were mind blowing.

This class was very fun.Especially with the type of teacher he is.He really got you thinking and made it fun. But its hard to say how hard it was. It just depends on if you stay on top of your work. If you fall behind then you wont do so well. But if your ontop of it, youll do fine. TAKE NOTES!

Excellent!You will learn a lot from David.You'll learn a lot about your life & recognize mistakes you have made & he will give you the tools to fix them.It was one of most challenging classes as far as getting me to think a lot.It really challenges your BRAIN & your soul.Thanks for everything, David

if Ben from soc 1 66243 ever sees this what is your email address?? - Oh yah, Medina is the best! It provides a lot if insight- This class should be mandatory. Thanks

Medina is a very good teacher,i know that i didnt get a great grade in the class but what he taught i will carry for the rest of my life. Everyone should take his class and reccommend him to everyone.

Mr. Medina is too awesome! The reading is easy, but learn vocab. His lecture get you thinking, but take notes, he is very much computer savvy, so you'll have to learn. If you miss class not to worry everyone who's on line will help you. He'll open you up so social problems. this man ROCKS!

I've taken lots of Sociology classes, but Mr. Medina is by far the best, I took him in 2001 and Till this day I talk about everything I learned in his class. He is a very interesting person. anyone who needs to take a soc class take him

This class is very informative and quite easy as far as work. Much of the work is opinionative writing or reading comprehension. The tests are simple as long as you read the chapters and understand "key" terms. He does talk about himself a lot, but he's quite liberal, so if you disagree with his views just tell him; he is open to most opinions.

assignments are a piece of cake. The only bad thing is that he does not lecture out of the book,but have to read book for test. Basically know keyterms. Lets you make up test and other assignments. Cool teacher

I love Mr. Medina!! He is one of the very, very best teachers that I've ever taken! I took his class in 1999 and I still think about it every single day. I agree with one of the comments that it should be a mandatory class. It really opens up your mind and your eyes to the world. It's just totally cool and awesome!! You'll love it!!!

Tests are hard and his lectures seem to be long and one sided. His assignments are a little difficult at first but when you get the hang of it, its pretty simple. Just do the work and you'll be ok. If you do all the assignments particapate every once-in-a-while, and avereage D's and F's on exams, you'll pass with a C

All my college teachers let me down, that is UNTIL I took Medina's class!! He was AWESOME. I wasn't thrilled about that class before I walked in the door...but after the first day I was SO excited and looked forward to each class after that. I took his cla

David Medina is one of the few proffesors that i can honestly say knows his****. He lives, breathes and eats Sociology and the class really isnt that hard if your a genuinely devoted student. Great personality and by far a great teacher...anyone who disagrees either wasnt trying or was to retarded to pass the course

Great teacher. He always says that he's "differen" and that so is his class, but it aint very much. He is a good teacher though. All he does is lecture but its very interactive and interesting. I recommend him for intro to soc. all u have to do to pass his class is follow up with hw and studying for tests.

what a cool guy, he says thats he's different. which is alittle of an understatemnt.(alittle) hes a sociologist with knowledge beyond... but he needs to keep up with some current trends, themes, fads. etc. its not hard to be familiar with those things either so hes only going to be a better teacher.

This class is EASY! I didn't even try that hard and I ended up with a 99% in his class. All you have to do is do your homework and do the readings. The lectures aren't really part of the tests. They're more for your knowledge. They're REALLY interesting though. If you can't pass his class then you must not be doing the readings.

wow, awesome. he teaches good wisdom. i like how he tells stories, makes me think deeply. he doesn't lecture from the book, but he teaches values. exam is not too hard if you read the book, and understand it. besides, he also give high point in homework and participation. do all of those, you are gonna pass. take the extra credit opportunity!!

take the LA Tour that he offers for extra credit. it is amazing. it has changed my whole prospective on the city of Los Angeles.

Mr. Medina is a badass, whoever failed the class just didnt do the work. He is lenient about homework, and he is very clear when he teaches the class. Just learn to listen, its a helpfull thing in life. Take his class and do the extra credit trip to Los Angeles and once again do the work and you will for sure get an A.

I took his early class this fall semester and actually learned more than I had thought I would. His lectures are good and almost always proves his points. Tests are rough, mostly from the book. Most of the useful learning was definitely from the lectures though. Tough class, not sure if I passed quite yet.

ok, Mr. Medina is probably the best teacher at Mt. SAC. His lectures are interacting, insightful, and enlightening. I always looked forward to class. Just do your work (mostly busy work- but helpful), participate, read the book, and do the extra credit. You will definitely get an A or B!

He teaches you his wisdom, think outside of the box. He will make you see the reality. To succeed in his class, READ the book yourself. Attending all of the classes is your choice, but if you miss it, you'll miss valuable teachings. take the extra credit, you'll love it. do all of the assignment, participate, and get an A. Do your best!!!!

clear,concise and fun

He is so different and interesting to listen to. he gets you thinking about things that go on in life and in the end there is no reason not to pass the class. he is helpful and did i forget to say very different? Take his class and enjoy yourself, school is hard and broing enough.

Hi, Can anyone please tell me that during the 16th week where do we have to go for submitting late work and to take make-up exams? Could anyone please tell me the location? I would really appreciate and would be thankful to you if you tell me.

his class is cool. he doesnt go along with the book so you have to read it yourself. his tests come from his lectures and the book, so if you dont read..your screwed. hes super weird and funny. i loved his class.

a very easy class. he will work with you, and is very thorough in his lectures.

Mr. Medina is a very cool professor. He doesn't go over the book, but explain the topics out of the box, which is the reality of the world. He is a very nice human being and is not hard at all. Finishing all the assignments, doing good on tests, and participating in the class can guarantee to get an A or B in class. Extra credit is fun and helpful.

Medina is a great teacher. I wouldn't recommend taking the class online unless you are very motivated. However, the face to face class is VERY interesting. You'll leave the class looking at things in a different way. He doesn't teach out of the book so be prepared to read and study the book on your own. Its a great class, I encourage you to take it

Mr. Medina was the best teacher I have ever had. He told us at the beginning that this class could change us forever. It has changed my life and made me look at life from another perspective. If you want a mature class for adults I reccomend taking Mr. Medinas class.

Take this class!! This was the best class I have ever taken. You will have to read the book to get a good grade on the test. Mr. Medina does not lecture from the book but will answer any questions you have from the readings. The topics that are discussedare very interesting and if you actually pay attention and learn it can change your life.

Everybody should take this class, specifically with this professor! Very interesting course. He opens up a lot of interaction between students. I like that he does not give his lectures right out of the text-book, although you still need to read the text-book on your own 'cause you WILL be tested on it. He has lots of worthwhile social commentary.

Very challenging course that made you look deeper inside yourself for answers about your life. I think everyone should take this course it will help you understand life.

Awesome class and instructor. It opens one up to a different view on life. I would highly recommend this class to everyone.

Deviant! Mr. Medina is no normal professor, but that is why the class is so fun. I took a summer session. He is one of the funniest teachers I've ever met. My face would hurt from laughing and smiling so much. TAKE THIS CLASS! Really easy to get an A: just read, take practice tests, and participate.

Took this class online during the summer. It was pretty straightforward and interesting. Tests cover a lot of material, so make sure to study everything. I would recommend taking this class in person. I would have loved to discuss some of the topics! A must-take class for those in serious relationships!

Took this class online for winter, so it was short and fast, waited to the last min to do everything. not a hard class but watch out for the test. have to take a roadtrip for extra credit to the infamous house of DAVID MEDINA. other then that, will recommend to take him for in class or online

I personally feel this professor can teach you a lot. Only if you come into this with an open mind. He might offend you at first, because he's weird. But once you get used to him. The stuff he teaches are quite important and yes... life changing. He's not an easy A. But he can teach.

great class, very interesting and eye-openig. Very unique proffessor.

You got to go to class but the lectures are well worth the knowledge and he opens your eyes to some real problems within our society. Thanks Medina I owe you.

He is a legend in his own mind. He teaches more from personal feelings, textbook is used only for exam material. Not an easy A, studying is not rigorous and cuts a lot of slack because of his personality. He is very laid back, but if you like a structured class he's not the professor for you. His teaching method is very unorthodox. I received an A

he is one of my favorite professors

He is not normal (and he will tell you this). Prepare for a different type of instructor, and prepare to be educated. This course had an impact on my life and hopefully it does the same for everyone else (in a good way, I mean)

great lectures, really gets you thinking. cares about students. professor that teaches you about life, not just the subject. understanding.

I found his class very interesting. He always talks about side stories but they actually relate to parts of sociology without knowing. His talks about relationships and marriage is super engaging. His class is fun!!!

Excellent teacher!! His classes are so interesting, and he truly educates his students. Highly recommend! By far one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's kinda politically incorrect, but that's good 'cause being pc is boring and fake. You'll come out of the class having learned alot of valuable and applicable information. Very motivating class

Medina has changed my outlook in one aspect to a degree. I do not completely agree with him on "issues" but I did not take his class to (dis)agree with him. I took it to learn, and I did. Take Medina if you're sincere about learning. If you just want your A, forget it. He's also military friendly.

Interesting class. Many MC quizs, book is very useful! Must check blackboard frequently for HW updates. Quite inspiring, you will know many aspects of sociology, good for introduction! Must do the extra credit trip, it is great! I also like the video and talks arranged by the teacher. Generally speaking, the grade for this course is not too hard.

An eye-open experience! You will learn lots of real world problems and different aspects of sociology. After this course, your view towards the world may be changed completely. Yes the trip is great especially if you know few about your neighbourhood! Thanks Medina, I like your course alot!

Most definitely NOT an easy class but if you are interested in learning, you have to take his SOC1. Makes you really think!! I never ditched class cuz I didn't wanna miss out on the discussions. Handsdown, this class made me think more than all the classes I've taken in my life, combined. I'm glad I took it and I will never forget this class.

Man Great professor if you want to learn.All i got to say is Debunking. If you want to get rid of all dat BS in your life take his class. If you want to improve your life take him. His a little hard but do all the assignments and study for his test trust. He doesnt expect anything from you so dont try. just participate an make friends Evan V

^Con't^ Tests are vocab & concepts. Questions are REPEATED though. 6 Tests incl. Midterm/FINAL(which is 7 ch!) Sometimes has a big EGO; has his OWN book & teaches with a "HIS-WAY-OR-THE-HIGHWAY" style. I HATED his way of grading because he gets WAY BEHIND on grades. VERY frustrating at times! MUST DO XTRA-CRED! 5% added to FINAL GRADE. A - 92%

Do NOT take this class if all you care about is GPA! Class is weird! It is essentially TWO classes: one for his lectures, the other is completely based on book-work which he does NOT cover AT ALL! That being said, lectures are EXTREMELY intriguing & should affect you. You definately walk out LEARNING something for a change.

Best class you'll ever take, but do the work and attend class.

Great professor. Difficult class. Very interesting lectures which don't cover text hardly at all. Tests on lectures are list question style;objective tests on book. Individual learning style. Uses blackboard for discussion posts, homework,some tests,post grades. Go in with an OPEN MIND and you will be analyzing and criticizing everything always!

IT WAS A 6 WEEK ONLINE COURSE AT FIRST I WANTED TO DROP IT BECAUSE THERE WERE NO DEADLINES, THAT DROVE ME NUTS BUT I GOT TOGETHER WITH A STUDY GROUP SO WE WORKED HARD TO GET THAT A WELL WORTH IT THE INSTRUCTOR MADE EVERYTHING VERY CLEAR ONLINE HE DID A GOOD JOB

I took his online class for summer. No deadlines. Exams = Online MCQ and T/F questions. Midterm/Final might have to be taken in school(but for us, it was available online towards the end of sem.) Grades SO easy for discussion(i suspect a 10 for anything as long as you post something). Self-taught online class. Learnt stuff. Easy A even w/o Extra C.

Awesome professor. He will change your view of the world. He does require you to do some work, but it's interesting and worth while. I loved his class!

Atypical online teacher. if you expect to much youll be dissapointed. just roll with it.

K, he's very funny and interesting/nice, but he's a sociology teacher...his perspectives and philosophies and theologies are very different. He's very controversial so expect "hardcore" topics.exams are OKAY, you NEED to read the book. His lecture tests are oKAY if you take good notes. I highly recommend him if you want to learn,but he's a bit hard

I may not agree with his views or ideas about most of the things we talked about in class but he is a good teacher. Only thing i didnt like about him was that he doesnt let you finish talking when called on he will cut you off and go on about another topic. His test are easy as long as you pay attention to what is talked about in lecture and have r

You will look forward to coming to class and listening to his lectures. I attended his 5:20 am class 2X a week one semester and I wouldn't do it for any other teacher, but him!

this is one of the best teachers here! his lectures are very interactive and interesting. he enjoys diversity among student responses and encourages everyone to think outside the box. tests are easy if u pay attention & UNDERSTAND, some are directly out of the book, must attend class!

Prof. Medina was a very interesting professor. He talked about real life issues and situations (unrated). If you get offended easily- pick another professor, but if you enjoy speaking your mind- take this class. Prof. Medina is amazing. Would take him again in a heartbeat.

he is such a great teacher. lectures are really easy to understant. Lecture exams are easy; book exams are too if you read. love this class. looking foward to taking another class with him

great great lectures! very real and easy to relate to.. just be sure to study for your tests! and take notes when he says! also..participate, it makes the class more fun and probably easier to understand..i suggest to take him if you can :]

Medina is very critical of education system and his class structure reflects that. He gives the most interesting lectures of any of my professors, which are the true focus of the class. Reading from the textbook is required, but only for a handful of easy multiple choice tests. After it's over, you should have a pretty good understanding of Soc.

Medina is the bomb. He's a little intimidating at first but he lets you know how the class is going to be and why. You will come out of this class a better person, even if you get a bad grade. Teachers like him should be all over Mt. SAC.

THIS PROFESSOR WAS VERY INTERESTING AND OVERALL A VERY GOOD TEACHER. HE OPENS UP YOUR EYES AND PUSHES BUTTONS BUT I LEARNED A LOT AND REALLY ENJOYED BEING IN HIS CLASS

Medina is AMAZING!!!! you need to take this teacher! i left this class with open eyes and see things in a whole new light. Medina is not afraid to say it like it is and if you participate in class it is so much fun. Speak your mind, he loves when you have a different point of view. I believe i'm a better person for taking this class :D love him!

Professor Medina is not just a professor... he is a friend as well! Participate openly in class, do your text readings, and complete the work! That is really all there is to it :) If i could rate this professor from 1-10, he would be an 11. Very helpful and nice guy. Be warned, though, some topics he dicusses are highly controversial.

BEST TEAChER I'VE EVER HAD!!..he makes you see things how they really are..class is not hard...you just have to read the text and your good!...his lectures are very interesting...it makes u want to go to class!...he is not boring at all,i real enjoyed this class!if youre taking this class CHEAP TXT BOOK!!just email me: [email protected]

One of the best teachers I've ever had. He makes school fun, i never wanted to miss class. He's cool enough to acknowledge his mistakes. He made a mistake on my final grade and fixed it.

WOW!!!!!!! Mr. Medina is a very amazing LEARNING FACILITATOR! He is NOT a teacher, but some who HELPS YOU learn and apply skills to real life. He is different, but that makes it all the better! Keep Going Mr. MEDINA!!!!!!!

Take him. Excellent. You won't regret it. Easy Grade.

his a cool guy class is very interesting but his class lectures only covers 10% of the test you have to learn the rest yourself his a grade killer, im guaranteeing that all the positive reviews that people posted the average grade would be a c if your going to cal state go for it uc bound students void!

WELL I REALLY ENJOYED HIS CLASS- HE IS A VERY INSIGHTFUL PERSON. MANY PEOPLE MAY DISAGREE WITH HIS BELIEFS BUT THAT'S THE FUN PART OF EDUCATION. YEA, YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK ON YOUR OWN BUT I ACTUALLY PREFER CLASSES TO BE LIKE THIS- I MEAN WHO WANTS TO SIT THROUGH BORING LECTURES FOR 2 HOURS??! NOT ME! TAKE HIM, I RECOMMEND IT :)

He's a good professor the problem lies in reading the text. he makes class fun.

Great teacher....applys all material to the real life scenarios. Most of the things i learned were in class and not from the book. I was shocked at how much i enjoyed the class. Great teacher....apperantly has alot of experience. we never used the book in class. first day he made a great impression.

He teaches a lot of great stuff and sometimes his lectures are interesting..but most of the time they're not. Its funny how he always uses himself in like the third person.. "SO MR. MEDINA, YOU'RE TELLING ME..." It was a good class but you basically need to study and read the book on your own cause he rarely goes over whats on the test in class.

I took his online class a while back, but he's amazing. Even though it was online i enjoyed the class. Don't get me wrong it wasn't easy but you get so involved in the material you appreciate it and learn to love the class. He taught me more about "real" life than any book can ever teach us, and those are great professors.

Good teacher. Doesn't see the point in having students read the text and then teach on it, so he teaches on his own experiences. Funny. Head of department and may not be as available as other teachers. Wants to educate the students, not just be a teacher.

Very enjoyable class lectures. Don't take this class if you're a sensitive coward. He discusses race, religion, and morals. Does not discuss boring book material much, online based multiple choice tests on book chapters though. Do HW/tests, participate and you're good.

Class was extremely interesting, though only a couple of the tests focused on the lectures. The exams rely completely on knowledge of the book, which depends on total self-reliance for studying and reading. As mentioned, the lectures are extremely interesting and eye-opening, and if you're looking for a class with somewhat of a challenge this is it

good professor....simple class just do your damn work!!also im just rating him because he told me too!! awesome amazing lectures!!

The class was definitely interesting. He will get you to listen. You wont be bored. He challenges your way of thinking. He doesn't simply "teach"...he instills knowledge. Awesome class...would def recommend

good professor you must read to do good in the exams he gives! he will defiantly get your brain thinking and make you look at things in a different way!! he does the exams off the book but, his lectures are based on his experience and society which makes it very interesting!

This class was definitely very interesting. It is one of those classes where he is able to change your perspective and opinion on what you believed was accurate until now. For a different approach on life definitely take his class

Definitely one of the best. His teaching is unorthodox and quite frankly I didn't mind it. If your a slacker who needs to be told what to do than stay away.

I did want to miss any class, Dave instructed, there was always something new to learn his class, that everyone should know about life itself. Learn now what you will alway need to remember, and benefit from today, and tomorrow

Amazing professor and class. His lectures are intriguing and he definitely makes you think outside of the box. Talks alot but it was all interesting and related to sociology. Really nice and opens your mind to a whole different perspective!

doesn't lecture the book so to do well on the tests you need to read the book. his lectures are super cool, he doesn't lecture the book but his lectures are really relevant to life. one way or another everyone will get something out of his class.

Great Profesor!THis class really got me thinking about where I fit into Society. Mr.Medina kept me on my toes with his lectures. An eye opener for the roles you play out in your life. Take lots of class notes, you will have quizzes on them. Read all assigned chapters to keep up with the class. Overall, a great class.

this was a very interesting class, we went on a tour of L.A. it took about 6 hours but was really very cool! i found out alot about the little things in society nobody talks about and after every class always had something to talk to my friends about! take the class!!!

This class was pretty fun. Lectures were extremely interesting and he has two separate tests: One for lecture and the other is from the book, so be sure to read! Overall, awesome class AND teacher :)

Professor Medina admits to changing his class up all the time so I don't know how helpful this will be. Test homework and quizes all online. Tour of LA extra credit worth 5%. Will open your mind. Read the book lectures more on concepts but not what was actually read. Had him summer got a B.

Amazing professor - class will change your life! You must put in work, but trust me, you'll want to!

I took his online class and it was great almost like a regular class.For people saying uhave to read the book on your own that is with any class so everyone should expect that. The lectures is help you understand the material you read on your own.

Finished His online class yesterday.Got an A. YES you must read the book but if you are paying attention then the test will be easy. Quiz at the end of every chapter, questions will reappear later and you get instant feed back on answers. observation paper is required and discusions. work st your pace a plus!!!

I just finished this online class and received an A, it was really easy. Just don't fall behind and keep up with the readings, also be sure to study well for tests because they are timed. Also do the extra credit LA tour it is really interesting and brings you up 5%. Overall great teacher.

I found Mr. Medina to be quite helpful, and the work that had to be done for the class was not hard at all. YES, you must read the text book in order to pass the exams. I found the course overall to be quite interesting, made me view society a lot different.

Even if you don't take his online class, most of his work to do is online. He rambles a lot on NOTHING that was supposed to be the lesson of the day. Made the class learn about 3 weeks later than what the syllabus said where we were supposed to be. He doesn't care if you sleep in class if you have a B. Class was frustrating, but will change you.

Mr.Medina is a great professor! The class is hard but i loved it. Students are required to read and UNDERSTAND the material because the TEST are right off the book. (BUT THEY ARE HARD.) I received a B in his class! His lectures are amazing.... You will love to go to class.. Although attending is NOT required.

Mr. Medina was one of the best professors I ever had at Mt. Sac. It was an honor to be his student.