Edwin is the best professor at this school! He is extremely organized, grades fair and always available to help. Edwin is hilarious and witty, and you will laugh every single class. He is not only an expert in his area of expertise, but he is a wealth of knowledge in general. Take any of his classes you will not regret it. They should pay him more!

Edwin is one of the best lecturers I've ever had. He's funny and personable. I wish that he taught more classes because he has a gift for it. He's also incredibly clear about grading.

Really great guy! He knows his stuff. Expectations for tests and projects were a little unclear for the first bit but got better as the semester went along. He really tries to keep it interesting and light.

Edwin was amazing! Loved his class and the lectures were so great. He really tried to relate all the material to real situations currently happening or to his life experiences. Great prof, if you missed a lecture it was ok b/c he posts it online. But I tried to make it to every lecture even though it was a 9:30 am class, so I think that says a lot!

He's a good prof and manages to get people really interested in pursuing sociology further. Excellent lectures.

I took 100A with him last year, but I haven't had a prof like him since. He's one of the most amazing profs I've had, and I genuinely would take one of his classes all over again. He's funny, caring, and keeps you entertained and happy through his lectures. Great guy.

Best lectures for a class I have taken! He uses self-deprecating stories to teach concepts, which are always hilarious. However, he expects a lot in terms of assignments and tests. They are marked incredibly hard but the questions are given ahead of time. Would definitely take another one of his classes!

Second class I've taken with this prof and I do not regret it one bit. Interesting lectures, clear grading criteria, tutorial was not mandatory! The lectures and the textbook *gasp* actually said the same things!. Not afraid to joke during class and add life stories that were actually interesting + EASY online quizzes. 10/10 would take again.

I've taken both soci 100A/B with him and I cannot express how much I loved those classes. He is by far my favourite prof at Uvic with his relatable connections to material that at times can be hard to grasp. He is a down to earth guy who wants students to succeed if they put the effort into the material, and show up to class.

really good prof and great lecturer. The mini quizzes were very easy which is a great way to save your grade a bit if you did poorly on a test. Do not underestimate the tutorial assignment for SOCI 100B and make sure that you study for the exams EVEN THOUGH he gives the questions ahead of time. Awesome prof overall

Best prof I've ever had! He doesn't mark the exams but his lectures are amazing! So funny, and easy to talk to outside of class

His lectures are legendary, yeah attendance isn't mandatory but you're missing out if you don't go! He's super interesting to listen to, and his quizzes and midterms are super straightforward, would definitely take his class again.

I cannot recommend Edwin enough. He is hilarious and very insightful. His test questions are told to you before the exam so you know exactly what to expect. There are quizzes from the textbook, which are very simple marks. Tutorials are included, but only once a week. The material is very interesting and helps you to understand society differently.

Edwin is super funny and makes boring material fun. Really easy class. Can get kinda boring sometimes because he doesn't deviate too much from the lecture slides.

I love edwin!! My favourite prof by far!!! his classes are always very interesting and insightful

They are really passionate about the topics they teach, they made this class enjoyable. I really respect them. They are a tough grader as I saw a huge difference between their grading and their TA grading. Overall, I would def take another course with them.

Edwin was by far the best prof I had this semester, he was hilarious and made you want to attend lectures. Even though he gives you all of the questions that are going to be in the midterm and final, he made you want to attend his lectures. He was also extremely accomodating for my busy sports schedule, wish he graded our midterms and not the TAs.

I loved this class so much!!! Dr. Hodges is without a doubt my favourite prof at Uvic so far. Soci 100A is a really interesting course and he is very clear about what he wants for exams and assignments. An amazing course that I would highly recommend.

Edwin Hodge is the best prof I have had at UVIC. His lectures are inspirational and his dad jokes are unreal. He gives clear instructions for exams and online quizzes help boost your grade. 10/10 would recommend

Edwin's class was my absolute favorite because of the way he taught it. He is super passionate about what he does which is always good and gets the class to see the reasons why he thinks sociology is important. Definitely a tougher class than I thought but definitely worth taking!

Absolutely fantastic prof. I haven't had anybody in the four years of my undergrad be as engaging as Ed. Tough grader and does expect a lot from you on the exams, but as he gives you all the questions beforehand you just need to prepare thoroughly. Hilarious in lecture, questions asked on exams are fair, just go to class for the written answers.

He's funny and the lectures are funny! The amount of work you put into the class doesn't show with the way he grades. FYI: yes he gives the questions ahead of time but it's not as easy as just googling them because some terms and concepts are not found in the way he wants. Anyone who got over 75%, went to class and worked their asses off for it.

Edwin's lectures were so funny! If you received anything over 80% it means you showed up to most classes and worked like hell outside of class for exams. This was my worst graded class and I spent hours and hours preparing for exams!!!

Edwin is one of the best. His lectures are always exciting and funny, while actually teaching you something new. His extremist movements class brings you new meaning to the world, and i would suggest to anyone of any discipline. Love him, would 100% recommend!

Dr. Hodge is amazing, he's funny, caring, and totally relatable. Super engaging and makes lectures a pleasure. Very approachable and allows students to share their opinions in class. Only flaw is that he's the hardest marker I've ever had. Impossible to do super well in his classes.

He's a good guy but the hardest marker. I normally get A+'s and this was my lowest grade. If you get above 80 in his classes it's actually A+ work, but it's hard to achieve with him.

I really like this prof. His lectures are super interesting and he makes some pretty funny jokes. His midterm exams are written and they are tough but he gives the questions in advance so you have time to prepare your answers. Even though the exams are tough I felt I got a lot out of the class. I'd recommend.

Hodge is an amazing professor. He is able to make the class laugh and get everyone to engage with any topic. That being said, he is easily the hardest marker I've had in my four years at UVic. I am typically an A+ student and received a B in the class. Great prof, hard marker.

Dr. Hodge is the reason I've decided to major in sociology. His lectures were amazing and informative and he truly cares about what he's teaching. He constantly reminds students of the relevance of sociology and it was a privilege to learn from such a dedicated and passionate professor. If you have the chance, take a class from Dr. Hodge!

Professor Hodge himself was a very good lecturer. It was an engaging and funny class, but I found some topics to be a little redundant. Aside from weekly readings and quizzes (which don't take long), and preparing for tests (which require at least 4 hours of preparation time since the TA's mark EXTREMELY harsh), the class isn't too heavy

If not because of him, I would never get my ass to school at 9:30am to attend lectures. You will do well if you put effort into it. Be extremely prepared for exams and attend tutorials - they are helpful.

Edwin was an amazing prof, I sincerely looked forward to his class every day and am forever bitter about losing out on weeks of his class. He really encourages your participation in class, and finds the humour in the class material. He's not an easy marker, but I didn't find him any more difficult than most of my other profs.

Edwin and Bruce are equally amazing profs. Edwin made the switch to online fair. He was very consistent on getting grades out in a reasonable time.

Amazing Professor. Funny, Relatable, and Interesting. Always willing to chat about topics of personal interest.

The TA's can be really rude but I love this prof. 10/10 best prof I've ever had. He's so down to earth and chill. Almost everyone showed up to his lectures and it was a 9am class so that says a lot

He is FANTASTIC I am an education major but he has made me want to get a bachelors in sociology. He is interactive and funny and engaging and his class is never boring. Other than weekly packback worth less than 20% the grades come from the term paper, midterm, and final.

Best Professor I've ever had. I get some of my worst grades from him, but it feels fair. Very down to Earth and treats students like people. First prof whose classes I have taken for fun.

Edwin is the only reason I took SOCI 100B (after SOCI 100A with him). He's amazing and his Zoom classes were very engaging. However, you should not put too much weigh on your marks if you're in his class - the exams are hard, and the TAs are extremely tough markers.

Super nice and funny guy to listen to but the exams are so hard and you can't cheat.

Dr. Hodge was the best! He was really good at connecting the course content to real-life scenarios, and the content of the course is really interesting. He got me really interested in Sociology, and he was my favourite prof this semester. The mid-term was really difficult, though, so make sure you're taking good notes and studying hard!

I really enjoyed his lectures, he is a good story teller and makes going to class interesting and engaging. However, I went to him outside of class for exam prep help and he said I had it on lock and not to worry, but after getting the exam back I did really poorly. Grading seems to be an issue for a lot of people who have taken his classes.

Edwin was an amazing professor. Classes are very laid-back and genuinely enjoyable. No pop quizzes, no homework assignments. Just two tests and one term paper plus weekly discussion. Attendance is not required, and honestly there is no reason to. I always wait until Friday night and sit through an entire week worth of lecture recordings.

Ive had Dr. Hodge for 100a and 100b and I think he is a really great professor. He answers emails so quick and helps as much as he can. His tests are difficult but they are fair. His class is super interesting and Important. He gives great feedback and is super organized with his students and goes into depth on what he expects for papers and exams

Good lecturer. Not very accessible outside of class because of how many students he has. Tests are LECTURE HEAVY. Super chill guy and gives you modern-day examples to explain lectures. Attend every class, TAKE NOTES and read the textbook generally. Better than 100A.

Edwin's lectures were really enjoyable to go to and presented the material in an interesting way. Midterms / final are HARD and come about 60/40 textbook vs. lecture. Reading the textbook and taking notes on it is important. Had a good TA, which really helped.

By far my favorite class I've attended. The lectures were 9am and attendance wasn't mandatory, but I went to every one just because he was so fun and interesting to listen to. The tests were fair, if you spent time and studied for them you were fine (pre covid), although when I took 100B online the tests were much harder, even if you studied a lot.

One of the more engaging professors at uvic. Classes weren't madatory but I still went simply because Hodge is just a cool guy and he always made the class enjoyable. His test style is very straight forward, basically if you read the readings and listened in lectures, you'll get at least 90%. Would definitely recommend any class he teaches.

Edwin's lectures are entertaining and often leave you inspired or even just questioning how you view the world. He is not afraid to share his opinion, make jokes in class and encourages participation from students and questions. He gives thoughtful feedback when prompted. I can't wait to take class with him next semester

Great prof!

Edwin is a solid prof. The only thing holding him back from a 5/5 is the fact that he grades SO HARD and on few things. Other than a few units that were boring the class material was enticing and the lectures were engaging.

Lectures are so amazing. He tries to be hip with the kids and kind of succeeds, actually. Chaotic energy. He's a gameplay streamer in his spare time. I feel he gives you all you need to do well, as long as you put in the time & get really familiar with basic concepts. Also do Revel quizzes! Very easy if you do readings. Basically a free 15%

Hodge was a very engaged lecturer and kept the class interesting by relating material to current events and our lives. The slides for the class were straightforward, easy to follow, and had the perfect amount of text.

I loved Edwin's lectures! Sometimes, the material was a little bland, but Edwin always found a way to get the class engaged. Get ready for good discussion, and lots of jokes

Good professor. Very passionate about his teaching. Enjoyable lectures. Makes jokes here and there. But, very hard grader. Not easily satisfied. Expects too much. Biased (won't grade well if he doesn't agree with you)/expects you to be knowledgeable like you've had years of experience on the topics. Don't take as an easy elective.

Edwin is a stellar professor. He makes lectures unbelievably entertaining; there were days where I would only show up just for his class. The grading is quite tough, but manageable. I think if you go into his tests/papers with the intention of doing the bare minimum, your grade will reflect that. He will allow you to disagree, but you must support.

Edwin is a great professor who seems dedicated to teaching. However, his tests are brutal. I am normally an A student and am in my 4th year but struggled to get 75% on the midterm. This was for a 100 level class and I am a fourth year student. Definitely take a class from him if you aren't fussy about your GPA. Also, his TAs grade the papers.

Edwin is clearly very passionate about what he does and is always willing to answer students questions. His lectures are never dull but be prepared to do the readings as a majority of his exams are based on text book material. If you pay attention in class, take notes and do the chapter readings, you will excel in this class.

Professor Hodge was amazing and inspired me to switch to sociology as my major! He is very accommodating, it was no hassle at all for me to last minute request a deferral for my final due to a medical emergency. He is a really good prof that knows what he is talking about. His lectures are engaging and informative.

1. Easy to understand - his lectures are funny, concise and interesting. 2. Not a lot of assignments - exams are open book. 3. Textbook isn't free, but it's not useful. 4. Slides are clear and organized. 5. Prof has great humour and is tech savvy - and he's organized. 6. There's a paper but it's not hard if you prep for it in advance.

Dr Hodge is a very good lecturer and makes lectures entertaining. He seems to genuinely care about what he is talking about and is very respectful in talking about tough topics. He is a pretty hard grader and does not give a lot of feedback so getting an A is a challenge

Edwin was a great professor and genuinely made me want to show up to class. He's hilarious, and understanding. This class did require a significant amount of effort when it came to papers, but there was a lot of freedom with what we could write, and support provided if you sought it out. He kept his lectures interesting for the most part.

I had Edwin for 100A and 100B and he is by far my favourite professor I have had at UVic. He is extremely engaging and funny and makes even the most boring material interesting. Exams are online and open book and are easy if you take good notes and read the textbook. Would highly recommend Edwin to anyone, he is the reason I am doing a soci minor!!

Dr. Hodge is a great lecturer and can be very funny. He is good with tech and very organized, and disruptions to the schedule were handled well. Can be harsh with his guidelines, but they are at least clear. Exams ask for critical engagement with main topics of the class, understanding is more important than rote memorization. Great class overall!

Amazing lectures- and I feel like the exams were marked justly with ample opportunities to learn how to improve.

he was funny, feminist, and plugged his twitch channel. i'm amused. and really liked how lectures were accessible at any time.

A fun, passionate, engaging professor that's accomodating and caring of his students. Lectures are easy to follow, and he knows his stuff. Would most definitely take a class of his again!

This has been my favourite prof so far I love Edwin. He is so funny and the workload is a good amount. I've had two classes with him and he is really understanding and so nice, I would love to have more classes with him.

Great professor always has been!

If you're on the fence about taking Edwin, don't be. His lectures are amazing and he wants you to succeed. You have to work for your grades (duh) but his office hours are really helpful for talking through tough concepts/getting support. He's a real one.

great prof, great TA, easy and enjoyable class

I learned so much in his SOCI 100B class! Super engaging and funny prof. Also make sure you attend all classes and take lots of notes because that's all that the tests are based off of.

My favourite class. He's engaging and interesting and approachable. This is the only class I consistently went to a) cause you have to and b) it's so worth your time. You do have to read the textbook but it's also interesting

Edwin is a great professor. He is very well-educated and connects well with students. He does expect a lot from students, and essays can be quite heavy. Office hours are super helpful. He rewards creativity and out of the box thinking. No tests, just essays & critical reflections in 309.

Edwin is the best sociology prof I've had yet. Almost lost my interest in my major and he brought it back. Lectures were so inspiring and he actually cares for your thoughts and opinions. As long as you engage with the theory and critically evaluate theories in the papers, you'll get a good grade. Also is extremely understanding and caring.

Definitely one of the best intro profs I've had: he's thorough and leaves lots of room for questions. Interesting examples make the concepts introduced in lecture easier to get a grasp of! Lots of readings, which are a big part of the exams. Funny, but a tough grader.

Definitely make sure you are attending lectures: not only are they well-done and very engaging, but there is a lot of understanding you will miss if you only read the slides. Edwin is very funny, direct, and encourages student questions which he answers well. Don't love his use of Packback, as it is quite useless and costs forty dollars.

Difficult marker but clear grading rubrics Interesting lectures! Lots of readings but they're not too hard Feels like he really cares about the topics

Hodge has really good ideas and is quite passionate about his work and what he teaches, however most lectures he ends up reading quite a bit out of the textbook. Keep on top of the weekly readings and packback and ya should be fine. And explain thoroughly your ideas on your exams.

Hodge is so funny and his lectures are amazing. Make sure to attend them or you will be lost, he posts slides but says so much more in class, and you're expected to mention them in the exams! He can be brutal but just don't ask stupid questions and you'll be good! Highly recommend this class. Beware though you have to pay extra for the textbook!

A lot of people either love him or absolutely hate him. I loved him! He was straight to the point and would stop to allow for questions (which he always answered well). His lectures were super engaging. If you just want to sit peace and dive into the lecture, he is a great prof for that. Only minus is the textbook and third party app, it's $$$.

I love him so much, he makes me want to show up to lectures and learn which is the biggest compliment.

By far my favourite course and professor. Every lecture was spent with constant note-taking, be sure to attend lectures or make friends to receive notes on lectures missed as the extent of what is said in class will not be found on posted slides! First class can be intimidating, as long as you show up and pay attention you will do well. Fun Class!

This is the easiest elective I've ever taken, only studied for midterm/final. However, don't expect to get grades back in the timeframe allocated. Final and midterm both submitted up to 2+ weeks later than scheduled date, really annoying. Had weekly question/answer you had to pay for and most people lost the point of them so they got useless too.

Lecture attendance wasn't mandatory, but lectures included key details for exams that weren't on slides. Midterm and final are both essay style with questions given in advance. Good grades required heavy details outside of the question. Packback questions were due weekly, and were incredibly boring and pointless. Lectures were funny and engaging

Edwin is a fantastic professor with a passion for teaching and sociology. However, first-year students might not like him. His courses are reading-heavy, and he expects good quality writing. He is very laidback, and very accommodating. Anyone below trashing him for first-year courses should consider taking another with him in 3rd/4th year.

As someone who is on my way to be majoring in sociology, I strongly recommend Dr. Hodge. His lectures are entertaining, and as long as you keep up with the class you should get a decent final grade. Only downside is that the learning materials needed in total cost over $100, but I've found them to be quite useful, especially the textbook.

Edwin is an incredible professor, dare I say, the best one I've ever had! His lectures are engaging and interesting, his grading rubrics are very clear, his area of study is fascinating, and he keeps it real with students. His expectations are high, but if you follow the rubric and go to his office hours if you're uncertain, you will succeed!

Put some respect on my man's name. Don't listen to the students looking for someone to blame for their poor performance. Having taken 4 classes with Edwin, I can say that he does expect a certain level of effort from his students, but his expectations are reasonable. Put in some effort and you can absolutely do well. Engaging, well-spoken, friendly

Honestly one of the nicest professors I've ever had. You'll be fine if you put in the work and try in the class. Says that lectures aren't mandatory but always go because he talks about a lot of main and important concepts that he doesn't put on the slides.

Engaging and approachable professor. Textbook readings are interesting, and lectures are worth attending. Consistent hard work is key, but Unstuck AI can be a helpful study companion. Overall, a great class experience.

One of the best profs I have ever had. Not as tough of a marker as some people think - just think outside the box and create interesting research. Made me want to become a full time academic!

I want to be his friend and have dinner with his family. Lectures are never boring and I grieve every time I accidentally miss one. He is my play boy carti. He's not everyone cup of tea but who is. If you like having a good time, take his lecture.

Chatty prof but i enjoy the tangents as they are great for critical thinking and application. I think he gets a harder time on here than deserved

Edwin can be a tough marker, and the first class I took with him thoroughly humbled me. But I've taken 3 or 4 classes with him, and I can confidently say I'm better for it. He taught me how to write a good lit review (which I've been complimented on by other profs) and GOOD papers that actually meaningfully contribute to academic conversation.

Dr. Hodge is a really interesting guy to listen to, but he is very cynical. Cheer up pls

I hated him for the first 2 weeks then learned to love him. It's barely necessary to attend the lectures because he gives the exam questions a week before and you can just lock in on those concepts ESPECIALLY in 100B. Although I would recommend going to lectures cause I found them entertaining and his lore is so funny (and sometimes tragic).

Funny and engaging lecturer who explains concepts very well, and interesting assignments. Feedback for the midterm was rather confusing but he changed the final format to adapt which I appreciated. However, in my experience horrible at replying to emails which can be frustrating. Despite this I would highly recommend Edwin as a prof!