3.1

Donna Marie Peters

Sociology - Temple University

3.1
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
131
Reviews
3.1
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

131

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She rambles on and on and on and on trying to explain things, but only confusing students more

0829 - 2.0 rating

She is a lovely person

SOC0829 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

42%

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A+ (13)
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A: 25
A+: 13
B: 4
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (18)
Group projects (16)
GROUP PROJECTS (11)
Participation matters (10)
Inspirational (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (3)
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Reviews (131)
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IH52
Apr 30, 2004

Dr. Peters tends to talk a little much but she is and ok IH 52 teacher. If she does not get to some thing don't worry she will give you notes for it. Take the class on MWF the classes go by faster on these days. She is a good teacher most of her students

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Jul 10, 2004

I took a race class with Dr. Peters and I really loved her a lot. I think she is a wonderfully compassionate teacher who is really approachable and understanding. She is passionate about her field and is clear in her explanations.

2.0
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SOC
Aug 20, 2004

class is pointless, if you have any common sense you will get an A. just bear with the teacher, shes a bit wired

5.0
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X064
Oct 14, 2004

Great Professor shes a little energetic but you will learn a lot. And she doesn't grade that hard unless you don't come to class or speak up

5.0
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SOCOFRAC
Oct 30, 2004

She's an awesome professor who knows her racial history.

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Dec 14, 2004

Dr Peters is an extremely vibrant person who definitely has love for the curriculum she teaches. She is always positive and makes her class discussions interesting and her lectures fun. There was never a dull moment in her class.

3.0
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X064
Dec 30, 2004

grading system is skewed - many "busy work" assignments count for very little, and almost the entire grade is based on a mid-term project and the final. therefore, it's very difficult to measure success during the course. has favorite students who she calls upon to help her grade the project.

1.0
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SOCX064
Mar 30, 2005

Absolutely terrible. She's completely unorganized, unfair, and unclear about assignments. The worst professor I've had so far. Could be a great class, but she ruined it for me because she doesn't even remotely teach the material in the syllabus.

2.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Apr 26, 2005

Nut job! Completely lost and unorganized. Come to class will get an A or just get someone to sign you in.

3.0
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X064
May 6, 2005

i think she is a great teacher. she is very passionate about what she teaches and the class has influenced me greatly. she is a bit unorganized and its hard to ask questions but as long as you have some common sense you should do well in her class.

3.0
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AMERETHNICITY
Aug 7, 2005

the best thing about this class is that it gets done 2 requirments. Knows her stuff but has a hard time showing it to class. passionate about her class but can get too frustrating cause she doesnt anser ?'s. She has favorites. Made class by alot of books but barely got through two of them. Counts midterm and final paper as majority of grade.

3.0
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X064
Aug 24, 2005

this class was "interesting." professor clearly knows her stuff, but had a hard time relaying to class. made us buy too many books, and only used two or so. tended to get off track a lot, and told a lot of personal stories that didn't really relate to material.

2.0
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AMERICANETH
Dec 5, 2005

She's a horribly disorganized teacher who'spassionate about her subject. She's flighty and has no idea what's going on most of the time. Don't actually do the summaries-- just write whatever you feel like on your paper, she won't notice. She is easy to manipulate however, and she buys almost all of your excuses.

4.0
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X064
Dec 9, 2005

even though this teacher is very disorganized, class is very easy..she makes you do summaries, n gives checks on all, she doesnt even read it. ITs a easy class, you can skip a lot. But I didnt learn anythign from this class. Midterm was hard, but 40% grade is participation and summary

1.0
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X064
Feb 15, 2006

She has no idea what she is doing. Cant hold a class discussion or answer questions, worst teacher i ever had by far, i learned nothing in her class.

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R064
Mar 29, 2006

She is a terrible professor and does not how to teach anything. She does buy all excuses though. Do the readings and questions and you will get an A because midterm and final is open notebook and open book. This lady has no idea how to teach anything.

5.0
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R059
May 5, 2006

She appears to be a smart woman who cannot put her thoughts into clear words, just long, incoherent sentences. She teaches straight from the text and the exams are very easy if you do the readings because they are open book. Despite that fact she still gives us some answers in class. The discussions are interesting, but I learned little. Take it.

5.0
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RACEANDRACISM
May 15, 2006

i thought she was an easy teacher. i had to take the class and she made it an easy A class. finals and midterms are open book and she gives you the answers ahead of time. we watched a lot of movies. the topics in our discussions were always interesting. she so nice too.

3.0
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SOCX064
May 17, 2006

This class was weird. She was so unclear with what she wanted, and wasted countless time in the beginning of the period talking about stupid details that everyone knew already. At least she was easy.

4.0
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SOCX64
Jun 7, 2006

Great professor who seems a bit scattered at times. Easy class.

3.0
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R059
Aug 4, 2006

do your homework, n keep up wit it, it will def help, final n midterm r open book, u can use ur hw and notes, her TA grades the essays, n he's harsh, but she is completely clueless...u hav 2go 2 the TA for ques. on ur essay, attendence and tardiness is important to her...she makes her class sound hard but dont stress its EASY!

3.0
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SOCX064
Dec 17, 2006

she was a nice lady. She knew her stuff. However, i will say this....She uses A LOT of group dicussions so if you like lecture classes this is not the class for you. The final was longer than it was suppose to be it was 60 questions and suppose to be around 30 it was open book but also multiple choice which was kinda tricky....she has favorites

3.0
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SOCR064
Dec 23, 2006

Peters was the most retarded teacher I've ever had. She is ridiculously unorganized and is unclear 90% of the time. The class is easy but her unorganization makes it a pain in the a**. She doesn't know how to set up a grading system so u'll get screwed in the long run. How she got a PhD. is beyond me

3.0
1.0
SOCR064
Jan 14, 2007

She is such a nice professor. You can be ridiculously stupid and still ace that class. I know I did :P DEFINATELY TAKE HER.

3.0
1.0
SOCX064
Mar 17, 2007

This teacher seems like she's zoned out somewhere, but she actually knows her stuff. Participation counts somewhat, but the main thing is just to do the work, which isn't that much. Also, the quizzes and midterm are open book, open note. Writing intensive with only 1 two page paper, how sweet?

3.0
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RACE00
May 11, 2007

She means well. She has no idea how to create a solid grading system. Her mid-term and quizzes are all open book, 8 questions. her final was open book, 50 questions. She believed in group work. the class is a breeze. Just participate and she will love you.

4.0
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SOCIOX064
Jun 26, 2007

She makes the class very interactive. The class doesn't require that much work for an intensive class. All exams and quizzes are open book. However, beware the quizzes are only about 4 questions; 1 wrong that's a B. Requrires a lot of participation in the class. So if u don't mind speaking in class, take this class.

2.0
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SOC64
Aug 9, 2007

as long as you can deal with her, take this class. she's very unclear and doesn't always seem to be with it but the material is really, really easy. do your homework and raise your hand from time to time and you'll get an a

2.0
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SOC1476
Oct 23, 2007

Completely crazy. She makes no sense. However, her class is beyond easy. Show up, raise your hand once or twice, and you will get an A. Everything is open notes, and she curves like crazy. If you have patience to put up with her rambling, it is worth it.

4.0
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SOC1476
Oct 28, 2007

WOW! if you're a complete dumb-a**, take this course. you can easily pass. u get 4 freebie absences, and all open book tests/quizzes. GREAT PRof. class is rather boring but interesting. just share a life story and she will love you. great test curves too, i know i woulda failed if it werent for her awesomely test curves.

5.0
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SOC1476
Jan 8, 2008

Ok, so this class is really easy. All the quizes and tests are open book including the midterm and final. YOU HAVE TO READ THE READINGS, she gives you the questions on the exam ahead of time, but the exams are multiple choice. EVERYTHING IS ON A CURVE, a HUGE one. Like a 4/8 is a B-. Her class was actually hot bad and the videos are actually good.

4.0
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SOC1476
Jan 19, 2008

this class is a joke, manadatory attendance just find a freind to sign you in, the grading system is CROOKED in your favor, shes nice though, just TALK alot in the class with her n she loves you, and test n quizzes are jokes too take the class with out a doubtt

5.0
1.0
SOC2000
Apr 9, 2008

is the best!!

5.0
1.0
SOC1396
May 19, 2008

This was a 3 in 1 class: individual & society, race and writing intensive. There is no way its a writing intensive class because there was only one 'in class' paper at the end of semester with the topic, "write a letter to your friend telling him why he should take this class next semester" lol!! Quiz, Exams are open book. Interesting class..we w

2.0
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INTROSOC
Jul 9, 2008

Terrible for Intro to Sociology if you have any interest in the topic going in. She completely abandons the subject matter in favor of her 'Racial Stratification' material. Completely changes syllabus, and never uses the textbook which cost in excess of $100. Didn't learn a thing about Soc., my major. Take her if you have no interest and want an A

5.0
2.0
SOC1476
Oct 15, 2008

This teacher is very enthusiastic. To win her heart, just read the chapters and participate as much as you can. Everything was open-book but you had to do the readings and know where to find the answers during the test. Make notes in your text/ highlight - it will help you. Don't stress about marks, it's heavily curved.

2.0
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SOC1197
Dec 2, 2008

This class gives me the biggest headache. While she's a nice woman, she's a horrible teacher. She never follows the syllabus, constantly loses papers, and always grades things wrong. She gets taken advantage of by her students because she falls for any excuse you give her. This class is a guaranteed A or B,but I don't think it's worth the headache.

4.0
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RACE1001
Jan 26, 2009

sooooo easy, dont even need the book answers are on the powerpoints that she posts on blackboard!

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SOC829
Feb 23, 2009

The class and this teacher gave me a headache for 2 1/2 hours every week. She gives you answers to everything, sure its an easy A, but NOT WORTH IT. She was all over the place, never had lessons together- the students ran the class. She is biased and has a one-sided opinion on everything. Did nothing but repeat herself constantly. A complete waste.

5.0
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RACE004
Apr 23, 2009

I can honsetly say that she is one of the nicest professors i have ever had. She uses a lot of videos and info from the book, but for the most part she is interested in hearing from the students. She really makes everyone feel comfortable when talking about controversal topics. Anyone who didnt like her is crazy! take her class!!!!

3.0
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ETHNIOO4
Apr 29, 2009

class was the biggest joke of my college career(even though I'm only a frosh.Dr.Peters is a complete Loon!But she is EXTRMEMLY nice and easy and grades so easy(always curves heavily).TAKE THIS CLASS.it is an easy A, no doubt.You get 4 unexcused absences,but she buys any excuse for an absense so it's okay.dON'T but the textbook,everything is on BB!

1.0
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SIGNRACE
May 13, 2009

The Brick Tamland of Temple University. But seriously easiest class I've ever had. Curves every test. Everything is open note. She is a very nice person and really does care what you think. She makes it easy to discuss sensitive topics in a classroom filled with different races. Definately taking her again.

4.0
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SOC0835
Jun 19, 2009

Very nice lady. She does everything in her willpower to accommodate her students' needs. Keeps class interesting with different activities. May be unclear sometimes, but makes it easy to do well

4.0
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SOC1221
Nov 4, 2009

The woman is totally scatter brained and crazy, but the class is cake, and she is very nice. She really cares. There are a lot of articles to read and quizzes every week, but she goes over the material before the quiz, and she stresses that the quiz grades don't really matter. there are debates that she makes seem serious but they are totally not.

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HIST004
Dec 7, 2009

so easy. given answers to quizes before taking it. open book, open note exams.

2.0
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SOC0829
Dec 9, 2009

Dr Peters was very nice but also nuts. She was very disorganized and repeated herself constantly. I didn't learn much from the class but it was easy.

4.0
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SOC003
Dec 18, 2009

This teacher is a joke! No lie! The quizes are easy. There are two debates. The final was open notes and everything, but still the questions were a bit tricky. I would not take this class again.

3.0
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SOC003
Dec 21, 2009

I would never take her again. She is the worst teacher i had. She is all over the place and CANT concentrate. Stay away for her. Her quizes and final exam are very tricky. and the debates are pointless. She makes a big deal out of them, when they are NOTHING.

3.0
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SOC003
Dec 23, 2009

I would NEVER take her again. she is the worst teacher i ever had in my life. i hated her class and the way she taught it. she is all over the place!!

2.0
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SOC0829
Jan 4, 2010

She's simply a terrible professor. She talks in circles, and repeats herself, but in the end has said nothing. The quizzes are multiple choice and open notes and incredibly easy. She like giving projects with presentations and then talks throughout the whole thing about nothing. The final was tricky but also open notes.

4.0
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SOC829
Jan 11, 2010

Nice lady but a little out there...she is disorganized but an extremely easy class!!

1.0
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HISTRACE
Jan 11, 2010

She is out of her damn mind. Most repetitive and useless teacher ever. The quizzes are open note/book sure, but very tricky and not connected to the text/readings so it makes little difference. Inaccessible to students, doesn't "do" emails. You'll spend 99% of the class wanting to shoot yourself. DO NOT TAKE

1.0
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RACE101
Feb 20, 2010

No real grading system. I had her when I attended Temple & she grades very loosely. She said it was based most on attendance & class participation. She said I would get an A but got a B. She then ducks her office hours so you can't contest your grade.

1.0
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RACE100
Mar 4, 2010

Assumes everyone is a liberal nut, cant teach and seems like she just wings each class. We did watch dave chapple often, and is very biased towards her nonsensical hippie beliefs.. Should get a B with absolutely no work done though, take with a friend to help pass time

5.0
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RACE100
May 15, 2010

She is great. Material is very interesting and well researched. She is helpful and organized. Loved this class! Take it!

2.0
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SOC0835
May 15, 2010

Dr Peters is really chill but repeats herself & talks in circles. quizzes are open book/note but questions are tricky and answers don't match the facts from the readings...doesn't make any sense. she seems easy, but weighs things very unfairly (participation 15% yet gives everyone an 86?). wants students to succeed but makes it slightly difficult

3.0
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SOC0835
Oct 8, 2010

A lot of people complain about Prof. Peters talking and circles and somewhat winging class...but I love it! I go, read for something else or listen to music in the back of the class. The quzzies are open note/book so its mad easy. Seriously, if you can make life interesting for yourself rather than expect a professors to...take this class.

2.0
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YUPSOC
Dec 15, 2010

This lady talks in circles. Literally rambles about nothing. Honestly, just show up to class and you will get an A. She asks you to do the readings, but only for the first 2 weeks. Then, after that, she stops asking. It was a waste of money. The Final was open notes, and it was very tricky.

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SOC009
Dec 27, 2010

she could be boring but she is very easy sometimes repeats stuff quizzes are all open notes

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RE1
Apr 12, 2011

Took her race & ethnicity gen ed. I barely did any work for this class, you really don't have to. Tests will come back to bite you though if you slack off too much. Either way I still ended up with a B+ doing the bare minimum. Peters is crazy she talks about nothing, but I'd put up with her and take this class, extremely easy to pass

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SOC0835
Apr 14, 2011

Terrible

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RACE001
Apr 24, 2011

Took her history and significance of race class and it was very boring but also totally easy. Open note and book for all the test and she gives you 100% on all the projects as long as you just do them. Only had 4 projects and 4 little open book quizes. Loved her!

4.0
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HSRAC0829
May 9, 2011

LOVES TO TALK, very opioniated. Class work is simple. She uses up all her lectures and study questions for quizes. All is open notes for tests/quizes. Didn't put much effort into the class. Sometimes boring but participate for the heck of it. Ofetn gets carried away but encourages you to talk in her open discussions. Easier class for an A. TAKE HER

1.0
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RACEHIST
Oct 3, 2011

completely useless. Went from an A to a C- on attendance from missing 4 classes. Cant teach and would be suprised if she kept her job with all the cuts going on. If her name pops up save yourself the time and DONT take her. its a painfull 13 weeks and you actually come out of her class dumber than when you first went in!

1.0
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SOC833
Oct 28, 2011

Boring!!!!! She talks about nothing, and goes in circles. She's an intelligent woman, but cannot teach. Its not a lecture class, she just talks. She's a nice woman, but has some rude tendencies.

1.0
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SOC0835
Dec 18, 2011

Stay away.

3.0
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SOC0833
Jan 25, 2012

crazy lady but pretty nice. will say everything is good good good good good. showed up to half the classes and got an A-. take it for an easy class

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SOC001
Sep 17, 2012

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! SHE IS THE WORST! All she does is rant and does not teach thing.

1.0
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SOC0835
Dec 19, 2012

Curves heavy, show up at least twice/week = perfect attendance. Quizzes all multiple choice, around 5 questions each. Final = RIDICULOUSLY hard because based off general reading and very tricky because there's ALWAYS "all the above" and "a & c" kind of option. Nice lady, funny. Focuses too much on African Americans. Everything's good good good.

5.0
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SOC0835
Jan 17, 2013

Easiest class ever, I had it at 8am, we watched movies everyday and your quizzes are all open notebook, she also gives lots of extra credit, and you barley have to show up to this class to get an A. Loves to talk and go on tangents, but shes just passionate about her studies.

1.0
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SOC
May 19, 2014

Absolutely horrible. She just rambles on and on. And unless you wanna talk everyday which I basically did you might get an A. Doubt it though. Everything is open note but sorta confusing. She's literally beyond annoying. You will basically have all good grades and maybe pass with a B+.

1.0
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SOC829
Grade: B+
Jun 6, 2014

Do not take her. She never stops talking. At first it seems like an easy A, but it's not. I participated a lot an ended up with a B because she felt that it wasn't enough. No one that I know got an A.

3.0
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0829
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

As stated by others, she rambles a lot and talks in circles. However, she is a very nice lady and truly wishes for her students to do the best possible and come out of the class informed. Most of her assignments are easy and graded 100% if completed. Midterm and final are easy, open everything tests that are EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE STUDY QUESTIONS!

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0829
Dec 19, 2014

Avoid her. She rambles on and on and on and on trying to explain things, but only confusing students more. Her assignments are easy and the class seems like an easy A, but she makes the midterm and final very confusing. Class is extremely easy and laid back but not worth the B I got at the end of the semester.

3.0
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SOC0829
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2015

This class is an easy A. However, class is boring. Peters is confusing and rambles a lot. She is a nice lady and wants her students to get a good grade. That being said, she gives a lot of pointless assignments. You have a midterm and final which are opened notes.

3.0
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SOC829
Apr 23, 2015

Prof Peters... she's a strange one haha. She tends to ramble on and on about stuff not really directly about the lesson and there's no real direction at times. When presenting for group stuff, she'd interject for a good 30 mins. I was late half the time due, and still ended up with a B. If you want an easy, bs gen ed, take this class.

4.0
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SOC0829
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2015

Oh, Prof. Peters. Where to begin? She is a very energetic person that loves to talk and to constantly repeat herself. Thus, getting off topic. Class is super easy, all you do is watch pointless videos and listen to your peers present. Once you do an assignment, it's an automatic A. Open book midterm and final! No Quizzes. She is a lovely person!

3.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2015

She's a little bit confused at all times, but she means well. It's an easy A and there's a lot of busy-work, but you'll actually learn something and she really knows her stuff. It's interesting and more real-world oriented than most other classes. Take her.

4.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2015

Prof Peter's class is the easiest college course I have taken. If you go to class, volunteer, and do all the (minimal) projects and homework, it's hard to not pass with an A. She can be very ditsy and unorganized, but that doesn't take away from the easiness. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot about race I didn't know. Definitely recommend!

3.0
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SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2015

Dr Peters is a mess, plain and simple. She sometimes will ramble for about 10 minutes and suddenly get back on track. Despite this, the class is the easiest A ever. Show up to every class with group work that day and you'll get an A. She is very passionate and I did learn some things. Chime in the discussions once in a while and enjoy the easy A.

2.0
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SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2015

Dr. Peters can't think straight and loves to ramble, very unorganized scatterbrained. But she is very nice and doing the minimal amount of work will get you an A. Tests are open laptop, and the questions are the same as the study questions, no quizes. Be prepared to mentally shut down to get through the class, but its an easy A.

3.0
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SOC0829
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2016

Donna has so much respect for her students. There are barely and requirements for this class, there is attendance taken once a week to make sure people are there for the group presentations. The presentations are easy, all you have to do is slightly interpret your question for the presentation. OPEN NOTE MIDTERM AND FINAL. enough said.

5.0
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SOC0833
Grade: A+
May 31, 2016
Would take again

I love Dr. Peters. She is amazing. She really cares about her students. If you stand out Dr. Peters will go so far out of her way for you. She is a wonderful person and a passionate teacher. Haters are just lazy, her classes are easy and she is extremely understanding.

5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

great open book test an presentation

5.0
2.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

aweasommmmme take her

5.0
2.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

wonderful lady very respected and knows her shyt!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

cool lady

5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

watta breeze

1.0
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SOC0829
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2016
Would take again

Very scatter brained. I didn't like her at all but it is very easy. Take it and you will get an A; open book mid term and final and you really only need to do one assignment because the other groups do one assignment as well, and these are the questions for the 2 tests. Very easy but the class sucked.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
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SOC0829
Grade: A
Oct 11, 2016
Would take again

You would have to try to not get an A.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I wanted to blow my brains out. I hate this class. I hate her. Literally go to class and play on your laptop and you will get an A. I'm glad I took it for the GPA boost but... My God... One can only listen to "um uhhhh... um... um... yeah I uhm..." so many times. Take her for an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

The class itself was incredibly easy in terms of assignments and really boring. We have had a few papers that are a MAX of 2 pages. In reference, I got 90/100 on everything but the midterm 93 and final 69 and still got an A due to participation, it's important. Just say anything really. Textbook isnt used and everything is open note/laptop.

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2017
Would take again

She can be disorganized, but she is very knowledgable and loves to lecture. The few assignments are very easy, you do small presentations with your group. 2 papers that are a 2 page max. Open note/laptop multiple choice midterm and final. The questions are from presentations that the class does and they're on blackboard. Easy A for sure.

GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2017
Would take again

She doesn't know how to shut up. Literally goes on for the entire session about nonsense. I wanted to bash my head in every class. Free A tho

GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
SOC0829
May 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst classes I took in college. The lowest grade I got in a course was an A- and to fail her pointless midterm sucked. This is, but isn't an easy A. I would never take this class again if I was able to redo my semester. However, she is really nice so that's a plus.

GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
1.0
SOC0829
May 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very nice and interesting teacher, but she is a tough grader in tests.

5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

let me start out with saying.... wow. i feel bad because she is so nice and everyone takes advantage of her, easy A. you can literally say "hi" and she'll compliment on how nicely you said "hi." Book is never used. don't waste your money. easy A and nice professor but she rambles a lot.......

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

She is the best best best Professor I have seen in Temple, I am an international student, She always takes care about me, she will explain you about homework after class if you do not understand what's that mean. We have 3 Building bridge actives(work with the group like watching an ethnic movie together). 2 Group presentation(very easy) 2 exams.

GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
SOC0829
Dec 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is super sporadic but very nice. The work is easy, but prepare for your midterm and final... They are harder than you think!!!

GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
SOC829
Grade: B
May 14, 2018
Would take again

dr. peters rambles a lot but she's very nice. the class is very easy, just show up and you get 100 points for participation. 3 building bridges activities, 2 debates and 3 group papers. final/midterm are open notes/book/laptop/etc.

Participation matters
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
May 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Peters, while nice, was very sporadic. She rambled every class and repeated herself way to much. She also did not give one lecture herself. She also is not very good about posting grades regularly, as it took her over a week to grade and enter the final (it was a scantron). She took a while to submit the final grades as well.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A-
Jun 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr Peters made inappropriate comments or assumptions sometimes though she taught a Race class. She rambled a lot of times and repeated herself a thousand times. I did not learn much from her lectures, but I did enjoy the videos she played in class. She gives extra credit opportunities. She grades easily and her exams are open notes. Easy A.

GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
SOC825
Sep 20, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Peters is an amazing professor. You can tell she genuinely wants her students to learn and is very knowledgeable on the topics she discusses. She is a nice woman and shows informational videos. 10/10 would recommend.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2018
Would take again

She's the sweetest woman who cares about both her students and sociology. Sure she rambles and repeats herself, but the smartest people are crazy ramblers. Some people are just lacking in empathy because she's a wonderful person and teacher who wants the best for her students. Really get to know her on a personal level before making harsh judgments

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Oct 9, 2018
Would take again

THE GOAT

5.0
2.0
SOC829
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Peters is a great Professor and I feel a lot of her negative comments is due to the fact that she is a black woman in an academic position of power. Yes she can be sporadic but the information she provides is valid and useful. She is a great professor and a wonderful resource in the sociology department

Participation matters
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
SOC0829
Mar 15, 2019
Would take again

Donna Peters is truly precious. She is an intellectual roller coaster. You can tell that she is a passionate, intelligent and vibrant human being. The cool thing about her teaching is that she clearly cares and she gives extra credit. What a character to learn from... The Sociology Department is so cool for having her.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you want the easy A take her class. She is one of the most unorganized professors I have ever encountered. Every class there's a change up in what you thought was happening. Makes you present a lot and do dumb little projects. Can use notes & print outs on exams. She also has no filter and says some pretty uncomfortable things dealing with race.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Group projects
2.0
1.0
HSRAC0829
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I don't recommend Dr. Peters as a professor. She is very unorganized and often rambles for a majority of her lectures, making it very hard to learn/understand anything. Assigns a decent amount of work that may or may not actually end up being graded or discussed, depends on the day. She is nice and cares about her students, but is not the best prof

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Peter's is a kind, lovely lady who cares about everyone who comes to her class. She wants everyone to learn and open their minds. She cares less about grades and more about the content her students are learning. However, she is somewhat disorganized and tends to go on LONG tangents. Easy and thought-provoking class. Group work. 9/10

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
5.0
1.0
RACE004
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Basically show up and you'll pass. Like everybody says she does ramble a lot but she is such a sweetheart & only rambles because she is really passionate about what she is teaching. If you need to fulfill a gened I suggest taking this course and picking her as you prof.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
2.0
HIST004
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Peters showed videos about race from the 80s and 90s, and didn't seem knowledgeable about current affairs. You don't need to show up because she frequently loses the attendance sheets. When others have said that she rambles, it's about her own personal events and has nothing to do with the class. She loses assignments, it was a terrible class.

Group projects
3.0
2.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Okay so she will give you an A on pretty much everything as long as you hand it in with the exception of exams. Shes nice, but I didnt particularly enjoy the class too much. I did like some of the sources, though. You actually have to do work for the exams. Its deceiving because you have open notes, but the average on the final was not great.

4.0
1.0
SOC829
Grade: A-
Sep 27, 2020
Would take again

Best Race and Diversity professor you'll get. Some lectures can be confusing. But she gives out so many free 100s. I did 0 readings and still did well (attended all lectures) My friends had way worse experience with other classes so, very grateful for her.

Group projects
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

I love Dr. Peters. She's so sweet and she genuinely cares about her students. It's almost impossible not to get an A. Group work lasted all semester and sometimes things got confusing but she's extremely understanding. Take her shes the best.

Group projects
Caring
4.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Peters was the best! She really does care for her students and wants the best for us. The class was an easy A! All the assignments are group assignments except for exams. She does ramble, but only because she loves what she does! Overall, great and easy GenEd to take!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Caring
3.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

The grading of this class was 60% group work with a mid term worth 15% and a final worth 25%. She basically gives out free 100% for the group work but the exams are not easy whatsoever. She is very unorganized and is difficult to know when or what is going on. My entire group ended up getting 60 or lower on the final. The class average was a 62

Group projects
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Peters is a very sweet woman. The class is an easy A as long as you participate in group work. The assignments are fairly easy and the midterm was pretty straightforward regarding the readings and ppts. I had all online, and it was evident Mrs. Peters was not fully aware how to work zoom and canvas but it was all good

5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Donna-Marie!! She is the gem of Temple University. Protect her at all costs. She preaches on our behalf. She can save humanity one student at a time. She is the most incredible teacher I have had in my entire 4 years as a STEM major. Best Gen Ed you can take. Easy A too. She cares for you. 2 tricky tests but do all the other easy work and its an A.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Best teacher at temple !! ... filled with positivity ... and the class itself is not hard at all !! ... study well and do all of the work and you will get an A

Inspirational
Group projects
Caring
4.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Peters talks a LOT. You will have to work in groups for the entire course but as long as you listen and participate and do your share of the work, Peters doesn't care. Extremely chill, gave us As because we were all going through it. Super easy class and a really chill teacher. Easy A gen-ed and prof.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Jan 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Peters is the sweetest, kindest, most amazing professor I've ever had a class with!! She talks a lot but it's obvious that she cares so much about her students and makes the class an absolute breeze. Definitely take her if you get the chance!!

Inspirational
Group projects
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: B+
May 2, 2022
Would take again

She was amazing, take her if you can. Actually cares about students and loves giving out 100s just for doing the work.

Group projects
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: B
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Peters is the sweetest lady and this class was exactly what a Gen Ed should be. However, the midterm and final are open notes, but the notes come from the reading reports done by students so the questions in these exams don't match up well. Regardless, good class, even better professor.

Group projects
Caring
2.0
2.0
HISTRACE
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2022

all easy group work and you'll do group presentations for the class every 1-2 weeks the final exam is extremely hard for some reason didn't even know how to prepare for it the readings we were allowed to use from other students in the class didn't help at all since the answers didn't correlate at all.

Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
HISTRACE
Mar 15, 2023

Her test is insane.The study questions, ppt, group works,...won't help you much and you have to swim in whole new information from nowhere.There is no guide for preparation for exams.

Group projects
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
SOC0835
Grade: A-
Mar 19, 2024

She is a sweet lady, but not a very tech savvy person and some of the instructions for assignments were unclear. If this was in person, I feel like I would've had a better experience, but was slightly disappointed with her asynch class. Not a bad option to fulfill the gen ed, but harder than I originally thought.

Get ready to read
Group projects
1.0
5.0
SOC0835
Grade: B
Nov 3, 2024

I have her in person, really sweet one, but not sweet when it comes to tests. She might be extremely easy on you, but the tests are difficult. Multiple choices are so confused, even when you read what she gave, you cannot know which one is the right one. Everything is so confused. Sweet for being friends, not sweet for being professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
HISTRACE
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2024

Lots of group work and presentations, but the final exam is a real challenge. unstuck AI and old notes from classmates didn't fully prepare me - had to work hard to do well.

2.0
1.0
SOC0829
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2025

She's nice but I wouldn't take this class again. She goes on long rants and sometimes on things she already said before. There are group presentations throughout the semester, so be prepared for that. I also don't understand her tests, I know for a fact I answered correctly but I still had points taken off.

Group projects
Caring
2.0
1.0
0829
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2025

You would learn a lot more from this prof. if you sat down and just talked with her. She is insanely sweet and knowledgeable but the teaching is grating. The constant. repeating. talking while videos are playing, and minute-long comments in the middle of presentations. Her tests are based on reading reports written by other students? Confusing.

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
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