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“Worst professor at BU”
SOC340 - 1.0 rating“I would never wish this class on my worst enemy”
SOC340 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
42%
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4.0
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Reviews (95)
doesnt like white people
Class is usually fun, but you don't learn much.
shes kinda crazy and goes off on tangents every five seconds, but shes not hard. She always seems like she wants nothing to do with the class which sucks but then again, its the reason there aren't test or a final.
Very judgemental. Key quotes from class include such things as: Marriage is just a legalized form of prostitution. She assigns a whole lot of reading, and class doesn't help to point out what you need to know.
Tests are difficult.
Class was extremely interesting...learned alot..do the readings and you'll be fine
Even though I didn't do too well in class I would still take it again. It was pretty eye-opening and interesting, she lets you see other viewpoints.
She wouldn't answer my emails or meet with me outside of class. I would not take any of her classes again but I am glad that I took the class, not b/c I learned a damn thing she tried to deliberately teach but b/c I learned about reverse racism.
The word psycho applies...she is not so much a fan of white girls from Long Island...she is definitely not so much a fan of white BOYS from Long Island...I did get a lot of napping done though
She has an interesting outlook on teaching and she's very opinionated...she grows on you throughout the semester...just do the work and you'll be fine. Quizzes aren't that bad if you do the readings. She's not ****, she just speaks on her experiences.
She is a very interesting woman, great professor, speaks her mind and is not afraid who knows it, try to be very involved in issues of great importance and tries to motivate her students to follow in what they believe in. Workwise she is a very fair.
She's nice but get one thing clear..your opinion does not matter and good luck getting any email response from her. She definitely grows on you throughout the semester, she IS funny but just as my views are not the "right" views..neither are her
If you have a sense of humor then this is the professor for you. She is by far one of the most sardonic people I have ever encountered. She is very interesting and very passionate about what she teaches. I had a wonderful time in her class.
WOW, words cant describe Prof. Diaz. She is one crazy chick, but she knows her stuff.1 thing I can say,she is very BLUNT. Don't get on her bad side or she will make u feel real small. GREAT teacher otherwise.
I had lots of fun in Juanita's class this pass spring 2004 semester. She is a lot of laughts, stay on her good side and you wont have any problems getting a good grade. One thing though, A just doesn't give A's that easy, you have to show her you hunger.
What do you get when you mix together a ****, a Marxist, and an extreme anti-jingoist? Juanita Diaz, and she is the WORST.
Awful, just awful. If you are a male, don't even bother. If you enjoy professors who are only concerned with lecturing about their sick twisted agendas, then take her class. If you're a minority, ****, female, you'll do great.
worst teacher i have ever had. she doesnt explain anything that she wants you to do. she doesnt really teach about anything and doesnt really listen to anyone, especially people that are unlike her.
She's mean. She has a tendency to pick on her students, especially those who are not minority group members. Sometimes quizzes are fine sometimes they're hard. She's not accessible or helpful. She has a low tolerance for questions. She likes to intimidate students, it seems to make her feel good.
She tends to pick on students that are not minorities, and favors those that are. She has many prejudices that she shares with the class.
She has a lot of important things to say as long as you remain open-minded, but go into this class knowing that she isnt. Her experiences have led her to become set in her opinions so dont expect anything you say to change them. However I learned a lot in her class and would def take her again.
She is very catering to people of her own kind. I do appretiate her views, however she is very Biased. She is Funny and her lectures were pretty enjoyable. However I feel I am interested in her lectures because I am a minority myself. I didnt gain new material from her teaching.
She is biased, ****, rude, vindictive and unhelpful. I got an A in the class but she did everything in her power to try to revent that, from picking on me in class to changing the criteria to get an A just for me. Disorganized beyond comprehension, i dont understand how she is a professor.
If you are a person who values intellectual learning, like expressing your ideas and views in a discussion setting, and enjoy professors who enjoy teaching then I suggest you not take a class with Juanita.She has an awful grading system that requires you take true or false tests & go to events that
This lady is a great professor. All of those sad faces are not accurate. She gives you work and you better do it. If you do not wish to work hard, do not take her class, because there weill be a lot of reading. If you want to learn some interesting things, sign up. In my eyes, you should not graduate without taking one of her classes. cool person.
I think she's cool but she's a tough grader, and goes on and on and on about lesbian latinas, like the whole world should care. overall i think she's a cool person, but not worth trying to kiss up to for getting a better grade. She seems to heavily favor latinas/latinos, and is more quick to chastise a white student.
Professor Diaz, is a very educated woman who has a lot to offer her students. Her extensive resume of qualifications brings in many experiences I have learned much about for my field and in life. For those who hate her class that is why the university offers a drop deadline as well as a withdrawal deadline,so complain all you want Diaz will Stay!
Really negative person, does not want students to do well. For someone who hates men, she looks exactly like one.
If you're looking for an easy A, run! Diaz is a hard teacher but all she is asking for is respect, and I understand. My only problem with her is that she is not organized and I think she blames that on her students which is not fair. But she is a very insightful woman and you can learn a lot from her. She needs to switch up the outdated curriculum.
Diaz teaches alot of great classes that vary each semester, but she consistantly teaches Social Research Methods a requirement for Sociology majors. She is an amazing teacher and actually taught me skills I would use after I graduated. She is not easy, but she was greatest teacher I had at Binghamton. She actually taught me
Diaz teaches many classes that I loved but Social Research Methods is a requirement for Sociology majors. She is an amazing teacher and was one of the few professors I had at BU that taught me skills to use outside the classroom. If you want to earn your grade and actually learn at this horrible university take a class with Diaz.
*Seems to favor latinos. *Very disorganized. *Will jump on your back if you're late-be prepared to be embarrassed in front of the whole class if you do decide to arrive late!
I'm surprised people keep dropping this class! Professor Diaz is one of the best I have had so far in my college career!
Not a good class: Not interesting and teacher does not teacher, rather, discusses about her personal research/experience. Should be entitled, "Latinos in Society" not Social Research Methods. Fair grader though, but dont expect to learn much.
I took women in justice with her. She's friendly and funny in class and alot of the ocurse materials are very interesting with alot of personal accounts as well as facts. Her grading system is horrible all her grades are based on T/F questions sometimes only 10 T/F for 400 plus pages of reading.
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Ok, not for a person who takes opinions against WHITE MALE HETEROSEXUAL RICH population. VERY EASY CLASS! all you do is watch 5 videos, take all the quizes on the books she assigns thats it. Her lectures and discussions have NOTHING to do with the quizzes. So useless-except for the videos. No final so easy class, but not that great of a teacher
For the most part the class is easy, I got a B- and i didnt do any work. She is a maniac though, I couldn't stand her lectures especially ones where she bad mouths America, Bush and the Catholic Pope. Favors latinos/as obviously. Only quizzes and movies are graded, quizzes are on a bunch of books. It's honestly a stupid class but for an easy B take
easy A if you have time to read 200 pages in a novel a week and good at remembering what you read. boring class, lectures are not mandatory. stop going after you have the required number of films.
The material is intersting but the lecture and class is very boring. She is not very helpful if you have quesitons. The class is easy as long as you do the readings. However you are reading a book a week for the class.
Diaz is an interesting person. The class is interesting and fairly easy. If you like learning about african, asian, and hispanic history, this course is right for you. She gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit so take advantage!
THIS CLASS WAS SOO EASY! you're not going to like what she says because she's way too honest. but it terms of grading, its ridiculous how easy this class is. We read books and there were 10 quizzes T/F and the questions were very general.
The subject is ok, but I feel her passion for equal rights and feminist attitudes frequently force class off topic. We arn't taught, we are preached to. Not really enjoying the class and feel the quizzes do little to aid learning.
A fairly useless professor. The grade comprised of attendance and True or False quizzes, the lowest 2 of which were dropped. I didn't ever buy or read a thing she gave me and I got a B+. I could have had an A+ if I'd done the 10% bonus assignment.
A lot of dry, out-dated reading on potentially interesting topics. She really doesn't work hard at this class, about half the classes were watching a movie the entire time. But, she's straight forward about how you're graded and gives you the opportunity to increase your grade by at least 10 points.
Bear her nonsense, do some of the readings, and you will do well. If there is an option not to take this class, do so, unless you are a die-hard feminist chicana lesbian with conspiracy theories about all other lesbians, gays, and people in general.
Hmm...avoid her if u can. I like and enjoy her as a person and probably agree w/her politics. However, she is completely disorganized and unprepared for class. She assumes all the students are skipping, cheating and lazy. May be she's just burned out on teaching. The readings are ok, but she offers no helpful analysis. Skip her if u can.
Likes to make jokes about professors being stabbed and her attitude is the reason why professors get stabbed. Very rude person!!! She thinks she is better because she has a PhD and I don't. Its not my fault im 19 and still in College.
Didn't give syllabus until after add/drop deadline; will cry if anyone says anything slightly negative about PR or marx, but feels fine calling out students on their ethnicity and rants abt how stupid Protestants are for not believing what Catholics believe. (seriously)
I have graduated from Binghamton five years now and Professor Diaz-Cotto is the only professor that I think of today along with her teachings. GREAT PROFESSOR. Thank you Professor Diaz Cotto for your dedication to your practice.
Avoid this woman like the plague. I questioned who gave her a degree. The class was useless. She does not listen to other people opinion, and the information for the course was outdated. I believe that she uses the same info she has used since she was in Hunter college from 80's. I wish the school could get rid of her pompous ass.
This woman is a disgrace to Binghamton University. She comes to class late every single day, rambles on about subjects completely unrelated to class, and continuously checks her cell phone during class. I have personally tried to get this woman removed and it proved unsuccessful because she has tenure. Something needs to be done about this woman.
You may find yourself wanting to die as a result of this class. No exaggeration intended. For the sake of your own well-being, do not sign up for a class with this woman.
She is very disorganized and has a clear personal agenda in class. All you talk about is HER research, HER books and HER opinions. You talk about nothing relevant except when there is a quiz and then you are required to memorize the readings. Not a bad person, but not a great teacher also.
Leaving my last class with JDC felt better than my eventual wedding and future birth of my children. Taking a class with her was the biggest mistake of my life, and I've made plenty of mistakes. She has no regard for students or gauge on their interests. Please, PLEASE, steer clear of her.
she is the hardest and meanest professor ever in my life. she doesnt care about what students think and how students feel. she basically doesnt remember what she said and just make up rules in order to take off points and fail everybody. her assignments are very time-consuming and hard she is a gpa killer,too
Prof. Diaz is one of the most caring and friendly professors in SUNY-BU. Her class requires you to read and learn from the readings. If you don't spend time reading, there is no way she will talk to you or even answer your questions. She is engaged also on a community level that not every professors do in BU.
Dr. Diaz was a dynamic, passionate,thought provoking feminist who offered a lot during class lecture. Unfortunately, she seemed to have little patience for people who did not identify in a marginalized pop. In fact she seemed to discriminate against those who identified this way. She would reach many more if she would practice what she preaches.
This class is confusing. I am confused as to wether or not we are supposed to be learning about Latin Americans, and homosexuality. I thought we were supposed to be learning about women and their encounters with the criminal justice system. Professor Diaz does not stay on topic, & gives pointless assignments. Each week we read pointless articles.
Just don't do it.
Class was mildly interesting in material, but not at ALL worth it. Professor Diaz really shouldn't be a teacher. She is very confusing in her instructions and not willing to help when it's needed, instead passing much of that responsibility off to her TA. Also it's very clear that the class is a platform for her to discuss whatever she feels like
Professor Diaz is a very nice lady, she can be misunderstood sometimes, her class is difficult but manageable.
Professor Diaz is a very special person. She has very strong beliefs and if you don't agree, you are wrong. However, she is fair and if you do the readings you will be able to receive a good grade. Though I had zero interest in the class, I think overall i learned a lot and she somehow made the subject interesting
Horrible class! The instructions were so confusing!
Professor Diaz may not get along with some but as one of the final four, I can say that Diaz is a good professor. She challenges you to actually work on the project and avoid passiveness. She may sometimes be unclear with direction, but ultimately she is willing to answer questions if needed. She's great but it is a lot to handle.
Class is formatted in that you meet once a week, and do readings for each class and then get quizzed on each readings. 11 quizzes, she takes the best 9. There's a paper, but she's very unclear about instructions. Lectures are long, not very discussion based and she's not good at explaining assignments. I wouldn't recommend this class.
She is very well educated and passionate about the subject. However, the lectures are long and unstructured. Mostly, she talks at the class about her opinion, and notes are not necessary. The bulk of the grade comes from the short quizzes that are based on long and tedious readings assigned for the week. I would not recommend this class to anyone.
Awful awful awful. The class was very interesting but it not only felt like your opinion didn't matter if it wasn't aligned with hers, but also if you weren't a minority it felt like she dismissed you even further.. Ridiculous. So many papers, wasn't clear at all about what she wanted, graded harshly with minimal feedback. Avoid at all cost.
I would never wish this class on my worst enemy. She is rude, disorganized and too smart for her own good. She has no idea how to interact with students in a respectful manner and the class is not worth it.
Prof. Diaz should not be allowed into a classroom, period. She gives long readings and quizzes on the major details. 70% of your grade will come from quizzes on things she has not lectured on. She regularly forgets her own material and reads her lectures from yellowed, tattered old scripts. Her lectures are rarely coherent. Worst professor at BU.
She is a wonderful lady and extremely passionate about the subject. However, be prepared to read thousands of pages (no joke). It's all super interesting though. She is a tough grader, but helps you improve your writing. 10/10 would recommend a class with her!
Diaz is fair, but you may not find her to be kind. She is passionate about her research and created lesson plans with great flow. She provides significant material and you leave the class with new information and perspective. Be prepared, she is not always organized, time efficient, or forgiving. But take this class to learn, not to enjoy.
The class itself is extremely interesting but Diaz isn't the kindest person. She waves off students a lot and makes you work for your grade. There quizzes almost every week based on all the readings (which is a lot). She also requires you to go to court for 6 for a final paper. Difficult class even though the material was intriguing. Good luck.
If I could go back in time and save myself the torture of taking this course with this professor I would do it. If you care about your sanity, run. If you have a full time job, don't expect her to care whether or not your employer will give you time off to attend her MANDATORY court observation. Do not expect your paper to matter.
Professor Diaz-Cotto was very knowledgable of her studies. She has a passion for her culture and latin america. However, the workload for this class were really heavy. Although class meets once a week, she gives 100 - 300 pages of reading and quizzes every week. In her defence, it was because she had that much work during her college days.
Juanita is very intelligent and passionate. She cares about the topics she discusses, but doesn't like to hear much of anything that doesn't agree with her opinion. She's not clear with instructions. We have loads of reading every week but never know what to focus on for the quiz. She's a great person, but I wouldn't take a class of hers again.
Juanita Diaz is a very intelligent and interesting professor. She assigns a lot of course reading material but at least all of it is interesting. I learned a lot from taking her class. Would not recommend to the weak willed.
Diaz-Cotto didn't remember my name after I sat in the front of both classes with her one semester (SOC480 & SOC340). She lost peoples' papers. She grades super tough. But at the end of the semester I was glad to have had her. Her perspective taught me a lot and if she sees you put in the work you'll be ok. I got 4/10s on papers and still got an A.
The worst professor I've ever had. She assigns around 200-300 pages of reading a week and has weekly quizzes and all the questions are on extremely minor details. You have to write a paper on observations at Binghamton City Court and she will fail you. Everyone in my class failed except for one person. Don't do it to yourself. Just don't do it
Worst professor I've ever had! 80% of your grade is quizzes with confusing questions and she doesn't even go over what you need to study. Juanita is a tyrant who will take off points for anything under the sun if you don't 100% agree with her point of view. Save yourself and everyone you know the headache!! Avoid her at all cost!
For the first fee weeks we did not have a syllabus and she was not clear about what needed to be done. Her grading system was very unclear, it appeared to be something she made up as she went a long. When it comes to grading papers about her book she is ever worse. She was dismissive when we brought our concerns to her and she makes fun of students
Extremely demeaning to students. I could deal with this is it wasn't for the fact that the course had NO structure or standards whatsoever. She graded on a whim without consistency. Half the class reported her to the department and dean. I'm used to high standards, but not blatant inconsistency. I've heard her other courses aren't as bad.
worst professor I have ever had at Binghamton. she belittles every student in the class, has no respect for opinions other than her own, makes you buy her own books (and suggests to buy the online version because it's more expensive and she'll get more money), is condescending to students at all times, is inappropriate, dont ever take her classes.
Horrible
In a semester that is currently ongoing, I had taken "US War on Drugs & Latin America" as an upper-level elective and out of interest. I have learned little to none from Diaz; all of the work is through readings and the lectures consist of reviewing previous quizzes. This was the most disengaging class I've ever been a part of. Do the readings.
this is the worst class. do not take a class with her. she is rude, confusing, and condescending. tough grader for no reason. the worst professor I have ever had. just dont do it.
Juanita Diaz is a horrible professor. She is rude, highly disorganized, and gives an unreasonably large amount of reading for class. She expects her students to read 100+ pages of articles per week, yet she cant even organize her quizzes correctly for students. Furthermore, she requires students to read her own book so she can make more money.
ONLY TAKE HER CLASSES IF THEY ARE ONLINE. I took US War on Drugs and Latin America. Your entire grade is solely based off of reading quizzes (which if you have the readings open online and do command f, you can easily get A's on) and attendance. No exams or papers which is great. Only take online tho b/c without Command F for the quizzes its hell
Terrible. Worst professor at Binghamton. Do not take her class you wanna be degraded. She grades on a whim and gives no explanation as to why she gave you the grade, just says refer to the notes that she wrote that arent even legible. 2 10-15 page papers that even if you do still wont be good enough. Probably will yell at you when you ask her y
horrible class, shes not understanding at all, doesnt care if you are on your last breath u must go into class, VERY disrespectful and childish for as old as she is and expectations are way too high and doesnt make sense for it to be a college course.
Prof.Diaz has done amazing work for the Latin community, esp. in prisoner rights and advocacy of incarcerated women. She has high expectations for her students to read everything that is posted each week, you're quizzed on it, that makes up 80% of grade. She lectures & shows relevant videos. Being respectful goes a long way with her.
run. do not take her. do not do it. overload if you have to. quizzes were 80% of the grade, purely based off the readings, 40 questions a week. she rambles about NOTHING for three hours straight. assigns anywhere from 100-200 pages of reading a week. incredibly boring lectures. will never let you miss class. ever. stay away from her.
I took her for Soc 380 G. This is an upper-level Soc class. This is an upper-level soc class. If you don't like talking, don't take this class; if you're not comfortable getting political, don't take this class. If you want an easy A, DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. The professor is amazing and a great person. She's so sweet and generally a nice person.
An amazing teacher, don't get the hate. Dr Diaz mostly teaches 300+ lvl sociology discussion courses, you're gonna be participating and reading, that's probably a given from an upper-level soc. If that's your complaint abt her that "she gives a lot of readings", just go into business or something. She's awesome, you just gotta participate and try.
I enjoyed the topics covered in the readings, but there was a lot of readings and the lectures did not even cover the topics we read about, it was more just whatever she wanted to talk about. Because she has been teaching this course for many years it did not feel like she came to the class prepared for the topic she more relied on prev. knowledge
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
42%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.67 avg changeRatings by Course
SOC280A
4.0
(1)LACAS106
4.0
(2)SOC280C
4.0
(1)SOC620
4.0
(1)SOC100A
3.3
(6)Difficulty by Course
SOC480H
5.0
SOC580
5.0
SOC480
4.3
SOCIOLOGY
4.0
SOCSECT
4.0