3.7

Jessica Greenebaum

Sociology - Central Connecticut State University

3.7
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
58%
Would Retake
85
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3.7
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

58%

Would Retake

85

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What Students Say

Jessica Greenebaum is one of the best professors i have even taken a class with

SOC429 - 5.0 rating

I got an A on my exams and A's on my papers but ended up with a C

SOC111 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
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A- (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 19 reported grades
A: 6
B: 5
A-: 2
B-: 2
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Amazing lectures (3)
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SOC111
Nov 19, 2003

Very informative class. Participate and it's fine, easy tests.

3.0
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SOC111
Nov 21, 2003

Zz....

4.0
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SOC111
Nov 29, 2003

I got an A on my exams and A's on my papers but ended up with a C. When I asked why, she said I missed 7 classes, but I really only missed 3. I hate her

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SOC445
Dec 11, 2003

I have had Prof. Greenebaum for 2 classes in the past and have come back to this class because she is a fun teacher. I enjoy going to her classes and doing my work for her classes. There is a lot of reading, so she is not for the unfocused or slackers.

2.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Feb 22, 2004

I hated going to her class 3 times a week for her to walk out of most of them when students were shy. If you are not her class pet then you will not do well in this class. Don't take her!

4.0
3.0
SOC
Apr 13, 2004

She is pretty easy. She has issues and will walk out in the middle of class. She is a feminist and loves her dog, so you will hear a lot about him.

2.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Apr 17, 2004

She is ok, she has a little attitude and wears black all the time. For what reason? I don't know! She hates it when no one participates and my class it definately QUIET. The test are confusing and she gives a lot of notes but it's not that bad.

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY
May 1, 2004

A good professor, not difficult if you do the reading and prepare properly. Make absolutely sure, however, that you do the reading. She hates non-participation and non-preparedness (not that I think this is wrong).

5.0
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SOC212
May 14, 2004

That class was SO interesting. She's energetic, and if you do the reading and participate, she'll make the class so much fun. Kinda tough gradewise, but if you do the work its allright. You get to argue in class. It's fun. And yes, you hear about her dog.

3.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Sep 9, 2004

She's entertaining and talks on our level (teenage-ish) but you get the grade she thinks you deserve, regardless of actual merit.

2.0
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SOC240
Oct 29, 2004

She is a total feminist and very liberal. Don't take this class if you are a guy. Make sure you come to class prepared and partcipate or she'll go crazy. A lot of notes and test were confusing.

5.0
2.0
SOC111SOC240
Nov 30, 2004

She's Awesome! Very indepth with everything. Very nice, she is a feminist but she is open and wants to know what the guys in the class think.

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SOCOFGENDER
Dec 13, 2004

The best teacher I've ever had here at CCSU. Lectures are funny and interesting. She's very passionate about what she's teaching. Allowed to bring in a cheat sheet for each exam. There an easy A, as long as you take the time to read and listen.

5.0
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RACECLASSGEN
Feb 27, 2005

Dr. Greenebaums classes are entertaining and educational. Theres a bit of reading, but the material is usually good, and she doesnt require a lot of homework. She's totally willing to work with you if you have trouble with something and you actually attend class.

5.0
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SOC210
Mar 10, 2005

Very libral and very intresting. Shows a passion and deep caring for people who are poor and suffering.

4.0
1.0
SOC212
May 10, 2005

She is a huge feminist, and doesn't like to be proven wrong. The tests are easy because she does let you bring in a cheat sheet. She does have a slight temper, she kicked out the class one day because she didn't think that enough people were talking. I wouldn't take her again.

5.0
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SOC212
Jun 6, 2005

Her classroom environment is very intellectually stimulating, and she is such a happy, chipper person. Very knowledgable with the material, and makes practical connections to the "real world". Makes you work for a good grade, but is fair.

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SOCOFGENDER
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2005

She was awesome!

5.0
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SOC110
Sep 3, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
SOCSEX
Sep 17, 2005

She is an awesome teacher.

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SOCOFGEN
Oct 11, 2005

Willing to give extra help, open to everyone's opinion equally. Creates great discussion and adds personal anecdotes. Highly recommended!

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GENDER
Oct 18, 2005

This is the quirkiest, coolest professor in the dept! She is extremely intelligent, yet she admits her own doubts and insecurities to the class. She is very passionate about the subject matter.

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Dec 14, 2005

easy, if you go to class

5.0
1.0
GENSOC
Dec 16, 2005

Excellent professor. Very open minded, very accepting. I would take her again for ANY course. She caters well to students with special needs. The reading is easy and class discussion intriguing. 1 page cheat sheet tests, but if you read well you don't even need them for the exams.

2.0
2.0
SOC110
May 1, 2006

She is not open minded, she's biased. Tests are based on readings, and if you show up to class and didn't read she flips out. Today, she made us leave and didn't teach bc we didn't read. You wont learn anything new by taking her class.It's easy but not worth taking. SHe also had a participation grade, but does not take attendence/know names

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SOC110
May 1, 2006

shes a hardcore femenist and is very disrespectful to art and theatre kids like myself, treated me like i was dumb. Not helpful AT ALL outside the classroom.

3.0
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SOCIOLOGY
May 2, 2006

Tends to be biased and very by the book -not so open-minded and follows answers provided by readings. The readings get tedious and skimming doesn't cut it. Throws a fit when not read. 90% of class doesn't attend or read which says something about her qualities. Not necessarily our fault for not reading. Doesn't know our names

2.0
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SOC
May 11, 2006

She thinks and says she is a feminist but she's not. She makes insulting comments about women all of the time, not just men.

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SOCOFGENDER
Jun 30, 2006

The single best prof at CCSU, if you are lazy maybe not the best class for you, but class is a blast and you will have a new perspecctive at the end of the day, I hereby nominate Dr. Greenebaum for teacher of the year.

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SOCOFGENDER
Aug 4, 2006

Very nice but don't be lazy, read what she requires you and you will be fine. She also lets you have a cheat sheet.

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WS200
Oct 30, 2006

fantastic class

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SOC110
Apr 11, 2007

amazing professor. intriguing, easy to get along with, understanding. the best ccsu has to offer.

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SOC240
Apr 13, 2007

Her class is great. It's all about gender roles men and women play throughout life. We talk about race, class, sexuality, families. etc. And how all those things shape our perceptions of our idenities as men and women.

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SOC110
Oct 19, 2007

Does not know how to engage students in learning. She teaches like most professors, which is the wrong way. She does not offer any in-class activities to help students learn the material, she simply lectures the class. Her class offers no real learning, only committing facts to your short term memory until your done with the test.

4.0
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SOC240
Jan 1, 2008

hates guys. extremely biased. Guys watch out, she has her favorites and their always female. She gives you the grade she thinks you deserve. I missed one class the entire semester and for some reason that 15% didn't help my grade. Thanks for the C.

3.0
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SOC310
Jan 14, 2008

Her teaching technique is kind of unclear. Knowing exactly what she says can be more important than understanding the lessons when it comes to the tests. Maybe she has favorites, but I still like her. She is funny and interesting. She teaches some intersting topics

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SOC240
Apr 13, 2008

fairly easy class. lots of reading that you have to keep up with. prof greenbaum is a nice lady with a good sense of humor, and class topics are interesting. take this class!

5.0
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SOC110
May 21, 2008

she chose a small and cheap textbook.. around40$. she may not like guys but if you just READ the short passages and GO TO CLASS to write down her notes you can make a double sided cheat sheet for tests that she allows. There is NO REASON with a cheat sheet NOT to get an A or A+. Easy A, just put in some effort.

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SOC240
Jun 2, 2008

I took her three times. Her lectures are never boring, and she encourages class participation. She really likes students who express interest in the material, be it through email, meeting with her, or talking in class. I never sensed any bias towards men from her, and I am a man myself.

3.0
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SOCIO101
Jun 8, 2008

very strict grader... mostly multiple choice questions and short essays. u can bring a cheat sheet of one page for her exam. lots of reading. she is a cool lady. But strict grader.

4.0
4.0
SOC240
Jun 23, 2008

I loved the topics, but her exams were not easy, even with the cheat sheet! I wanted to take her Sexuality class but have decided against it because she doesn't allow cheat sheets for that class. She's a cool woman, but a strict teacher.

1.0
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SOC429
Aug 19, 2008

Animal&Society- Soc 429. this professor teaches her ways which is being a vegan. she forces the issue in every class instead of teaching the sociological aspect of animals in the US..if she does do a leacture, it is all over the place. Very boring and unorganized..watched extremply graphic animal crulty videos to stress that being a vegan is "pure"

4.0
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SOC240
Sep 5, 2008

I took her for Gender. She kept the classes very interesting. Got to use a 2 page cheat sheet! How could you not get a good grade?! Interesting topics and used a lot of hands on tools rather than just talking. I am taking her again for Sexuality.

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GENDE202
Mar 9, 2009

Oh Please I only took her courase because I had too for my major. Gender was boring and she was not helpful. If students went to her office for help she would give them mjor attitude. Including myself. She does not like girls or guys. She has a major chip on her shoulder. Get over it, or get out of CCSU.

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SOC240
Apr 22, 2009

she is a great teacher, she does not pick favorites or dislike guys. you can use a double-sided cheat sheet so theres no reason for doing bad. shes hilarious and keeps class interesting. definitely take her.

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SOC240
Oct 19, 2010

Horrible teacher, don't waste your time. Does nothing but whine and complain half the time

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SOC245
Dec 28, 2010

Horrible professor, very hard to talk to, gives major attitudes when come with the question, often does not even answer them,not clear on anything, I strongly do not recommend her.

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SOC240
Dec 29, 2010

This professor is very biased and it feels like she does not care. She makes this class very boring and she is not helpful at all. I agree with previous comments that she gives students major attitude when students went to her office with the questions. It seems that she does not like any one. Also she is very unorganized.

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SOC240
Jan 12, 2011

The professor is a really good proffessor and she is passionate in her class. She is a funny proffessor and talks alot about real world issues. she does allow a cheat sheet/front and back on test day which is great. You have to make sure you take notes or find a friend who can take notes for you. Overall she's ok!

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SOC240
Feb 24, 2011

Don't take her!I hated going to her class, she has an attitude and if you are not her class pet, you will not do well in this class. I am an A student, but got a C in her class, still do not understand why. She is not clear and tests are confusing. Do not take her.

5.0
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SOC240
Apr 12, 2011

This professor is AWESOME! as long as you keep up with the readings and go to classes the exams are a breeze.. the only way not to do well is never go to class and save all studying for last min. She is def my new fav teacher!!!

4.0
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SOC240
Nov 10, 2011

The class material is important, relevant, and interesting. You need to read the textbook and a lot of articles to do well on her short answer/essay form tests. There are a couple of short papers too. This class will make you examine and question our society in terms of gender roles.

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SOC240
Nov 12, 2011

I am graduating this fall, 2011 and she is the ONLY professor I regret taking. This is the only class that I got a C+ and still graduating with honors, because she was that hard and not easy to talk to. I do not recommend taking her at all.

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SOC240
Nov 15, 2011

I love this lady! She is hilarious and very passionate about the subject. Be prepared to read and do homework. Homework is not graded on what you wrote but if you read. Shes aweome and I would def recommend her:)

4.0
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SOC110
May 8, 2012

This was a very interesting class. Topics were fun and she gives a lot of opportunities for discussion. You are allowed study guides for the quizzes which are all fairly easy.

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SOC240
May 24, 2012

She is an incredible professor! Great insight, very honest, and makes sure you know the information inside and out. You must go to class because the lectures are essential to the tests. But class is fun and there is tons of discussion. You are able to use a cheat sheet on every exam with as much info as you can fit. TAKE HER!

5.0
3.0
SOC240
Aug 19, 2012

Dr.greenbaum is an excellent teacher. She expects students to work hard so do the homework! As long as you read the class discussions can get very interesting. She is very laid back and approachable as long as you take the class seriously. In this case great teacher does not mean easy teacher but I would definitely recommend her class!

3.0
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SOC240
Jan 4, 2013

Professor Greenebaum(pronounced "Green-Bowne")expects her students to show up to class and contribute. I don't think I learned a lot from her directly because her class time was mainly class discussions. I learn more from the reading than from her. A lot of the material is directed towards politics. Not my favorite class, but she is a very cool.

4.0
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SOC240
Nov 17, 2013

Very good professor. She is interested in the subject material and is a great resource. Those who are not feminists may not enjoy her class as much. Heavy reading in this course.

4.0
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SOC478
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2013

Professor Greenebaum was very funny and personable. She doesn't take attendance but participation is a big part of your grade. Don't take her if you're expecting a lecture course.

4.0
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SOC240
Dec 16, 2013

Professor Greenebaum was very pleasant as a teacher. Most of the material was in the form of a class discussion and reading from the textbook, but the tests were open-ended short answers. Very easy course if you have any kind of interest in the subject. BE WARNED: This class is very biased towards the suffering of women, little else is discussed.

5.0
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SOC240
Jan 17, 2014

Fair Teacher. Using the book is a must to pass the class, same with doing homework. Interesting teacher and always available for extra help. On the plus side you can bring in a cheat sheet for the tests.

3.0
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SOCOFGENDER
Oct 6, 2014

Very hard to talk to and very condescending. Her tone of voice is very sarcastic and manipulative. If I have a question, i would rather not ask. She makes you feel like your question is dumb. I'd rather not talk to her period. Just come to class and leave. I'll figure the rest out on my own..

4.0
1.0
SOCOFGENDER
Grade: A-
Nov 5, 2014

I expected more from her after taking Intro of WGSS. She goes off a powerpoint in all her classes and you don't do anything interactive in class. She expects you to understand feminism through reading a textbook.

4.0
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SOCOFGENDER
Dec 3, 2014

She was an amazing professor. She really gets you into the class and the subject matter. She is funny and sarcastic which makes class even more fun. Its a lecture but it doesn't feel like most. Homework is easy and there are only 3 tests and an essay. Make sure to do the reading. She lets you bring a notecard to tests.

3.0
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SOCGENDER
Grade: B
Jan 1, 2015

Even though you can use cheat sheets, you have to take a lot of notes during lectures and read the chapters to obtain information for the exam. Participation is a must. Only 10 homework assignments.

4.0
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SOC240
Nov 11, 2015

She's a very inspirational and great woman, I learned a lot from her despite that the class was not related to my major at all. She made me realize a lot of things about our society and humanity and I would recommend the class to anyone. Just make sure you take good notes and do your homework.

5.0
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SOC429
Grade: B
Nov 12, 2015

Jessica Greenebaum is one of the best professors i have even taken a class with. Her passion for animal and gender studies is contagious!! She is understanding, funny, smart and caring. TAKE HER CLASSES!

5.0
3.0
SOC478
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2015

My favorite professor at CCSU. I've taken two of her classes and continue to check in with her now and again. Her Feminist Theory class honestly changed my life. Doing homework and attending class was truly enjoyable. Do not leave CCSU without taking this class.

4.0
3.0
SOC240
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2016

Dr. Greenebaum is an incredible professor. She's very passionate about what she teaches, and if you pay attention in class, you'll become passionate too. She is extremely understanding, and makes sure the course material is relevant so she doesn't bore students. I learned so much from this course and I'm really thankful to have had Dr. Greenebaum.

5.0
3.0
SOC355
Grade: A-
Mar 31, 2016

Really nice, you'll learn a lot. Makes her opinion known but doesn't push it on you. 4 papers, group proj, 10 homeworks, no exams. LOTS of reading. If you don't do it you'll fall behind on papers & exams, but if you do you'll be fine. If you like animals this class is not for you, she's a great professor but I dreaded the class for its content.

5.0
3.0
WGS240
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2016

As someone who's taken her multiple times, Soc of gender was definitely my favorite. Good class discussions. Like always, lots of reading and you better do it. She's very nice. 3 exams, 2 papers, 2 homeworks (only 5% each).

4.0
3.0
SOC240
May 4, 2016

Dr. Greenebaum is hilarious! Her sense of humor is a nice refreshing addition to her lectures. She's extremely passionate about the subject and human rights in general. There's two exams and you get to have a cheat sheet. Definitely recommend!

4.0
3.0
SOC240
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

She's fair. You need to show up to class and understand her lectures. Her tests are a little hard when it comes to wording but she allows a cheat sheet. I recommend her because she's funny and her lectures are interesting.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
SOC240
Grade: B
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Only 2 exams, the wording is extremely hard to understand, allowed a cheat sheet which helped, participating matters, final is a make or break for your grade, tough grader on essays, multiple choice questions extremely challenging

Tough Grader
Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
SOC240
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2019
Would take again

She is amazing at engaging her students and getting them fired up over issues that matter. Most classes end up being class discussions. I have learned a lot from her class that I will apply to real life, and I think she believes that is more important than just memorization. She is a bright, inspirational person and it makes class so much better.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
SOC110
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hard intro class and harsh grader on literally everything. Youre allowed to have a cheat sheet for the test but very little on the study guide matches the test. Points all hold the same weight so if you lose 10 points on a homework its the same as losing 10 points on an exam. This means if you lose credit, you have no way to make it up.

Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOC240
Grade: D+
Jan 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Shes rude and unprofessional. Make sure you sign the attendance sheet (Even if you are sitting in class and the sheet doesnt make its way to you or you show up late) because if you dont then she takes at least 3 or 5 points off your final grade. Definitely would not recommend her to anyone, she has a nasty side to her.

4.0
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SOC240
Grade: B-
Oct 13, 2020
Would take again

Professor Greenebaum is extremely engaging in her lectures. She encourages class discussions and for students to speak their mind. There is a midterm, a final, 2 essays, and 5-6 written responses. The lectures can sometimes feel heavy but the class goes by quickly because she spends most of the class making real-life connections. Highly recommend!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC240
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Professor Greenebaum is awesome. She always makes lectures fun and interesting. She likes to engage with students as much as possible. This is why Participation matters, as long as you participate in at least one in every class you'll get a good grade. Lastly, Make sure you do your assignments on time because she does not allow late assignments.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
SOC240
Grade: B-
May 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took the class asych so it was pretty easy to complete homework and class work. She makes a study guide for the exam but it doesn't really help. If there are video or passage based questions in the exam then the study guide helps. YOU MUST TAKE NOTES TO PASS THE EXAMS!!

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC240
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Greenbaum is an amazing professor, her lectures are great, very informal & she wants you to partake & share your view on the topic at hand. Her exams are difficult but if you study & do the readings you'll do fine. If you ever need clarification she is always willing to meet during office hours & is very approachable & helpful.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
3.0
SOC240
Grade: B+
May 4, 2023

Professor Greenebaum is wonderful as a person, and knows her stuff. I do find her study guides to be useless and actually harmful since none of it typically is on the exams. You can basically fail the course if you mess up on one exam due to the lack of assignments and lack of extra credit.

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
2.0
2.0
SOC
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024

Took her before previously, she was very good, after Nov 6's results she has changed. She took out her frustration upon the students and was very rude at points. Her exams were easier but very vague on what was needed. Lectures were okay. Overall used to be a professor I would recommend to others but not anymore.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
SOC110
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2025
Would take again

nice professor as long as you're taking notes and studying for test you can use one cheat sheet for exams.

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Test heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B (5)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(7)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 19 reported grades
A: 6
B: 5
A-: 2
B-: 2
Common Tags
Get ready to read (3)
Respected (3)
Participation matters (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
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