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She's happy as long as you raise your hand and talk, even off-topic. The tests were too long; there were always at least 12 people still writing when the bell rang. When I approached her about my final grade, she said the grades on Blackboard weren't correct and curtly refused to round my grade which should have been rounded.
She's a funny lady!
I absolutely HATED this class. The tests are RIDICULOUS. They are over small details that are very easy to miss from the readings. Also, there are readings every week that take HOURS to get through. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS
Tests are SO hard. Readings are completely unrelated to the lectures, so it's near impossible to know what's going to be on the test. Quite a few essays that TAs grade and a mandatory discussion section. Group projects too.
This class is by far one of the worst I've ever taken. I took this class for an easy grade but as an intro class, the workload was excessive. Tests are poorly written and she assigns more reading than you could imagine. Save yourself the hassle and DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.
She was really interesting. I never really read, but I did pretty decent on the test. I ended up getting a A in the class without really trying to hard. If you read everything you're suppose to read and go to class, I think this class will be a pretty easy A. Also her final is a huge grade booster. I would take it.
Save yourself the hassle and don't take this class. Dr. Fulton is the worst professor I've ever had. Her tests are ridiculous and she asks questions over tiny details that are easily overlooked.The workload is excessive and she makes you do a lot of reading.
Really not a hard professor. I never made an effort to, but if you REALLY keep up with the readings like you're supposed to you will end up with an A+, especially since the tests have some tricky material that you will only be able to know if you are actually reading. Going to class too is also very helpful and extremely valuable.
Just save yourself the trouble and don't take from Dr. Fulton. The amount of reading was excessive and unnecessary for an intro class.
If you are into Sociology and you want o major in it this class should be great, otherwise this class is way to much work. There is tons of reading to do, there are papers due every week, and some weeks there are two papers. The tests are tricky as well. She is very nice however, and will help if you go to her. I don't recommend this class.
She is just the nicest lady! Really sweet and makes the class entertaining. We watched a lot of movies and were always interacting with the people around us. Your grade really depends on your TA more than anything. I personally thought she was a clear and helpful teacher who enjoyed what she did and made the class fun!
This class is simple so long as you do the reading (of which there is a lot), take good notes (on the readings and lectures), and are detail-oriented. Your grade is also dependent on your TA, but if you follow the essay guidelines, you should be fine. There are four 1-page essays, a group project, 3 tests, and in-class assignments, so go to class!
Love Dr. Fulton! Super sweet and funny. There are a lot of readings, but the essays she assigns are interesting. As long as you do the readings and take notes in class, you'll do fine. Just make sure to study for the tests; they're pretty straightforward, but there's a lot of information to memorize.
There is a lot of reading. Around four chapters are due every week and discussion questions due every Friday. There are three tests, the first one was manageable but still required a lot of studying, the second one was difficult even after studying for hours. You have to write four papers. Dr. Fulton is nice but I didn't feel prepared for the exams
Don't take her. The first exam was easy but the second exam totally screwed me over. She tests over really tiny things and there are a bajillion readings so lots to memorize. In class she doesn't really lecture, just plays games on the computer and shows us graphs. I really regret taking this class.
A is not impossible although definitely not easy. You will work for it by reading a lot throughout the semester and writing 4 two page essays. Her tests are specific. Every point matters, don't blow off any assignments.
She made all the material interesting, but the class was much harder than it needed to be. Lots of reading and lengthy lectures. If you don't do the readings you won't pass, because a lot of tests questions come from the readings. Overall a good teacher, but be prepared to work.
Multiple readings each week, 3 exams, and 4 essay assignments do not make for an easy work load. Although not as easy as I'd hoped, I am happy I took this class. I found the lectures, readings, and supplemental videos all interesting and worth while. Word of advice: be sure to participate in class, and during discussion.
This was one of my favorite classes to take as a freshman. It is tough, I got high Bs on the tests but that's only because I read every chapter assigned as well as the canvas articles she would post to read. Come to class as there are random in class assignments for attendance. There is no final. I'm a psych major so I loved this class.
I regret taking this class! I think an A is manageable to get but I messed up pretty bad on my 1st exam and the 1st essay and getting much better grades was not enough to get an A. She gives a lot of readings! Make sure to understand the vocabulary and look over the review she gives. It's important to go to class bc she randomly takes attendance.
This class was a nightmare. Her lectures are long, tedious, and boring. She gives way too much reading for an intro class. Her in class assignments are annoying, and her exams are very confusing. She asks for little insignificant details that you won't know unless you recently read the material. I only got an A by reading all the material twice.
There was a group project. Nothing was graded until the end of the semester which is scary. She is super sweet though and the discussions were interesting. It could be a boring class depending on what you are enrolled in but I took Food and Society and I thought it was entertaining.
There were soooo many readings in this class and just so much work in general. You needed to keep up with the readings because you had to write about it and debate it for discussions. The topics were pretty interesting but there was just so much work to put in for an intro class. The exams were pretty tough even if you read.
This is the first class that I have ever dropped due to the FORMAT of the class and not for grading reasons-- Yes, she is that horrible. Boring lectures and an insane amount of reading make her impossible to work with. There is unnecessary group projects and discussions that will drive you crazy. Avoid taking her classes at all costs.
This professor is an absolute joke. Her lectures have nothing to do with the tests or assignments and she expect essentially memorization of the readings in order to pass tests. Now, getting a B is possible, but an A is ridiculous. This is intro to sociology, not a real class. DO NOT TAKE HER.
Be prepared to read. Some test questions are details from the books. There in-class assignments randomly, so be prepared to go to class. In discussion section, we were split into small groups and we each had to prepare material for the discussion from the readings. Overall, not a bad class.
Don't take this class. As an intro class to fulfill core, I went in expecting it to be average. This wasn't the case. Her lectures are long, boring and don't relate to the tests. The amount of reading was INSANE. She expected you to remember tiny details out of hundreds of pages of reading on tests and, in the end, your grade depends on your TA.
Dr. Fulton is a great professor. She is witty and very knowledgeable. Her class was a very interesting and kept me asking questions about society; however, the class is difficult. Her tests require that you read everything (100 pages+ per test) more than once if you are planning on getting an A. This is the reason the class is difficult.
class was hardly interesting discussions were mandatory two readings a week
There are many reading assignments for this class that must be done each week. The tests are very difficult, and videos must be watched. There are also essays you have to write, but the grading criteria for them is a little confusing. The lectures are mandatory since she says a lot of information that she doesn't put on the online slides.
Avoid this professor and class! An insane amount of reading, which finds joy in. The format and structure of this class makes this class unbearable.
She is a really kind professor, but I had a hard time following her lectures. Also, some friends were taking the same class with another professor, and had to do only half the work..
I love Dr. Fulton, she's a really nice professor. However, the course is heavily reading based and the readings assigned are, at times, ridiculously long.
There is a ton of reading each night and her lectures rarely deliver any insight to the readings. Her tests are extremely difficult and her TAs do all of the work for her. If you're stuck with a tough TA, you're out of luck.
This is not a professor or class I can recommend.
Fulton is a great professor and lectures are pretty interesting, but attendance is critical for passing her tests. Her lecture slides that she posts are not helpful at all for studying because she says most definitions and basic material in class. Grading is structured by 3 papers, 3 tests, and weekly written participation in a discussion section.
My TA was super tough on grading papers and tests so my discussion class struggled a bit. Dr. Fulton has very long lectures with slides that have no descriptive info on it, so you must attend class. Lots of reading, but if you enjoy the subject that wont be an issue.
The participation revolved mostly around weekly discussion sections. Weekly readings assigned. About 3 tests on the readings. Very fast lecturer.
This class is a lot of reading; I suggest just skimming the textbook and reading the articles that are assigned. Fulton's lectures are good, but you'll just end up watching videos for the last month of the class. Grading is easy as long as you do the work (which is a lot of writing).
There is so much reading in this course. Do not wait until the last day to read. Attend lectures if you pay attention to lectures. I did not attend any of her lectures after the fourth week and still got an A-. However, she does have three in-class assignments that you might miss out on. The discussion section is most of the grade, pray for TA.
I really loved Fulton and thought her class was super interesting! That doesn't mean that it was easy though. You really have to put in a lot of work to do well in this class. Ready everything and don't procrastinate because cramming for her test will be the death of you. Don't take this class if you don't anticipate finding the topics interesting.
The difficulty of this class really depends on your TA because some TA's grade much harder than others. She assigns a lot of reading and writing, but her lectures are really interesting and she's funny! I learned a lot from this class and it wasn't overly difficult, as long as you put in the work.
She expects you to do so much reading for an introductory course and then did not respond to a single one of my emails. Grading depends on your TA and some are much harder than others. Overall not worth the time and effort required to make an okay grade.
I LOVED this class! The readings are SUPER interesting, but you really have to do them in order to do well in this class. The tests are easy if you study hard; they're half multiple choice and half free response. There are 3 papers, and you have to try to do well on those if you want a shot at an A+. She is hilarious and super approachable.
You might as well be doing readings on your own without registering because her lectures barely add anything insightful or interesting them. If you don't read and expect her to do her job and teach you the content, well prepared to be disappointed because her powerpoints are almost blank. Would not recommend. Readings are interesting though.
Dr. Fulton really cares about sociology and always has interesting videos and information for the class. It is easy to doze off in lecture but attend class because there are random in-class exercises that counts toward your grade. Assignments for every discussion. Tests have tricky multiple choice but easy open-ended questions.
This class was very interesting! Dr. Fulton is easy to follow along with and pay attention. YOU HAVE TO READ! If you don't do the readings, the highest you'll get is a B. It is a tough class, but it is sociology. There are weekly assignments but they are mostly participation and super easy.
Although the class was interesting, it was a lot of work for an intro class. If you have other classes to think about, skipping parts of the readings that are hundreds of pages long per unit may not get you the grade you want. An interesting class taught by a lacking prof.
Easy class if you do the work. Nice prof. Cares a lot and is a great and interesting class
This was my least favorite class I have ever taken. She genuinely cares about the topics and lectures kind of well. If you actually go to class it'll be easy but if you don't it'll be the worst thing you've ever done. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you're just going for a C for a social science it's fine. Have to read allllll the time. I didn't.
Disclaimer: Dr. Fulton came in after the first month as a replacement for Dr. Pudrovska. She has a hilarious, dry sense of humor, and her lectures were incredibly engaging! The median for exams was around a 95, and I finished with above a 100 in the class because of bonus points on the exam. This class was so interesting - one of my favorites!
The class contains a lot of readings so be prepared. But relatively easy class if you just do your work (weekly readings and homework.) For the test, she gave us a preview of what topics will be on the test, and she's always there if you have any questions. She didn't grade on attendance, but sometimes there is in-class assignments
Do not take Fulton especially if it is online. She literally does nothing and just posts crash course videos instead of her own lectures. She assigns so much busywork, I feel like I am in 8th grade again. I have learned nothing. I am sad that what could have been such an interesting course was ruined.
Food and Society is almost entirely discussion based - that being said, Fulton's inputs are always funny/interesting/sparks thoughtful conversation, if you do the reading! All the material is relevant to everyday life, so it's easy to care about the subject. I respect and like her a lot as a professor. Lots of writing, but usually pretty casual.
She is a very organized professor and lays out exactly what is due week by week! Grading in the class is dependent on your TA. Usually about 1/2 homeworks/week. This class is reading heavy: lots of articles, book readings, and videos, but they aren't hard/long. Dr. Fulton is insightful and as long as you do the work this class is very manageable!
Despite some of the negative reviews, I really enjoyed this class and appreciated the topic of study. The class was organized perfectly and I feel that she gave us all the opportunities to get a high grade in the class. Fulton makes you work for your grade, but it is definitely doable.
I barely interacted with Dr. Fulton at all this semester. She uploaded readings and lectures. There were a lot of readings for this class and a discussion preparation sheet due each week. I read to finish the discussion sheets and not to comprehend. Tests were easy if you study well for them.
Dr. Fulton is pretty funny and fairly nice. Many students don't particularly love her, but I've found her class to be very informative and helpful. Her introduction to the study of society course is reading heavy, but most of the stuff is fairly interesting to read. She provides open note tests, so it's pretty easy to do well on the tests.
Fulton's tests are a breeze if you know the study guide and did all your work. A lot of the answers will come from lecture and the main points from the readings that you look at in your discussion section. Put in the work and the A is easily achievable.
Easy class, but Prof. Fulton is pretty disorganized in lectures and in posting readings online. Class often cancelled last minute. The only thing that really matters is studying on your own for tests, paying attention during lecture isn't super important in my opinion.
The teacher wasn't horrible, but the tests were ridiculously difficult. For an introduction class, we were expected to read insane amounts of reading. Grading depends on your TA, and they are hit or miss. The whole class was struggling and the material is hard to understand. You NEED to read everything, and that means 100-200+pages some weeks.
Her lectures are always so engaging and amusing, but a lot more reading comes with it. However, I felt that the reading materials she provided were super interesting and made for good discussion materials. The discussions made the class feel a lot smaller which was helpful in understanding each topic.
The entire class is discussion-based, so you need to do the readings to be able to even talk in class. The professor does not add as much into the discussions, however, I thought she led them very there.
Dr. Fulton focused a lot on participation and discussion in my UGS course. She gave very good feedback on papers and was respectful. She was very understanding of our coursework and was lenient with deadlines. She was also very clear on how she would grade. I highly recommend Social Dimensions of Food as a UGS course.
Dr. Fulton's sense of humor made lectures enjoyable. 3 exams and 2-3 short essays throughout the course of the semester. Quite a bit of reading each week. Weekly inquizitives and one-page writing assignments in preparation for discussion sections. Make sure you attend discussion sections; your grade is largely based on which TA you get.
Her Intro to the Study of Society class was incredibly boring and tedious. There was way too much reading and lecture-based learning. She is very nice and understanding, but doesn't make the class any more fun than it sounds. You'll be fine if you put in the work but just know that it's gonna be excessive and boring.
Dr. Fulton is super understanding and is accessible outside of class. Her lectures can be boring and aren't useful because most of the classwork comes from readings. Tests are also really easy.
Dr. Fulton was an absent professor, your TA will determine your grade for the course. Her lectures don't help for tests, instead skim the textbook and understand all the readings she assigns. She gives big hints as to what questions are on the test. This class is easy but just annoying because everything seems so unnecessary. Easy A class.
This was a very discussion based class. Grading criteria was very clear. We would read passages about the subject then she would just let us freely discuss with two students selected as discussion leaders. I enjoyed the course overall and found the subject pretty interesting. Overall Dr. Fulton was very nice and accommodating.
Dr. Fulton is an interesting and funny professor. I enjoyed learning about sociology, although some people didn't find the material as interesting as I did. The tests were online this year and open note and fairly similar to her study guides. The class definitely changed my perspective on the world, and I would recommend taking it.
Super easy class- to a point where you don't really even have to attend lectures because they are so boring. The tests are open note and the study guild is basically what is on the test so it is kinda necessary to do the readings in order to fill out the review. Other than the test, there are 2 mandatory essays and they are incredibly easy.
The lectures were all over the place and it was hard to take notes. There was A LOT of reading, which you have to do, if you want to do well on the exams because the questions are all free response. Other than the exams basically the rest of your grade is based on your TA and some of them were tough graders. This class was just very boring to me.
Dr. Fulton's class was very laid back, as tests were open note and based upon a study guide to complete beforehand. The readings can be long, but they help a lot in discussion. As long as you put in the work, you should have no problem getting the grade you want.
Easy class but super interesting material. Professor Fulton was witty and made the class really enjoyable. Definitely going to take one of her classes again in the future!
I think Professor Fulton get's a bad reputation. At the beginning of the course, the amount of readings can feel over whelming. However, the homework's are easy to complete and Fulton provides test reviews before the tests. The main difficulty of this class is staying on top of the content. An A is VERY doable.
Prof Fulton was very flexible with me when I had a family emergency. Lots of essays, but the subject matter is so interesting it's easy to write about. Class was discussion based, which can be stressful if you're a bit shy like me, but Fulton is great about affirming what people add to the discussion. One of my favorite classes I took at UT.
I really like Dr. Fulton! She is very funny and witty, so I enjoy her lectures. This class is also REALLY easy - the tests are open note/book and are not very difficult. I would say the readings she puts on Canvas are more important than the textbook or maybe even the lectures because lots of her exam questions are about the readings.
In all honesty, as long as you keep up with the reading the test are extremely easy. Attending discussions is a must, but other than that all the other assignments are mainly just participation and completion.
Professor Fulton is just an all-around good professor. She makes herself available for questions, gets you the information you need, and makes the class enjoyable. There is quite a bit of reading and writing outside of class, but nothing too crazy. I highly recommend her if you need to take this class
Honestly, amazing class. Dr. Fulton is very understanding, has recorded lectures/no mandatory attendance, and genuinely cares about the material. There is 3 essays, tests are all short answer but open note, and a very reasonable amount of hw. Read the text and participate and you get an A.
Lectures I didn't go in person just rewatched, have to do heavy reading but it was interesting. The test were easy but the essays kinda stumped me
I took this class for my behavior class, and I recommend if you're looking for an easy one! The textbook is an easy read, and Dr Fulton goes over the parts that will be on the exam throughly during class, and lectures are interesting! Your grade depends on the TA you get. There are 3 exams and 2-3 essays, but honestly they're really manageable!
Not a difficult class but you do have to put in some work. Lectures are not that helpful but you do have to do all the readings. Tests are online and free response but not difficult at all if you understand the content.
Overall an easy class! I didn't even read the textbook because the exams and essays were mostly over the readings or lecture material. As long as you do the readings and attend discussion sections(required for your grade) you should be just fine :)
Dr. Fulton is very funny, but I do not think many pick up on her humor. The class itself is very interesting. The test are written response, but as long as you do the readings you will be fine. There are also 2 papers which at first seem difficult, but are very doable. Getting an A is very easy to do this this course.
I love Dr. Fulton! She's hilarious and enjoys what she does. The tests are online and not proctored, you can take them wherever. There's also no final. There's 3 papers but you only have to do the third one if you don't do well on the first two. There's weekly reading and homework but nothing super time consuming. You have to go to discussion.
I found Dr. Fulton's class somewhat unenjoyable, but it was mostly due to my lack of interest in the subject and not her teaching. She is funny and witty and obviously enjoys what she teaches. Very easy class if you put the effort in.
I loved Dr. Fulton! She's witty and chill. The workload for this class was really manageable with just some weekly readings and an easy discussion write-up. Honestly, this class was an easy A as long as you take notes and do the readings. Plus what you learn is so applicable outside of class and is so useful, truly an enjoyable class.
Dr. Fulton makes class very fun and it's an easy A if you make the effort. There are weekly readings, 3 10-question FR exams (online), and 2-3 short papers, so the classwork is extremely manageable. The subject matter wasn't the most interesting to me but you learn a lot of applicable information in her class. Highly recommend her as your SOC302.
Dr. Fulton's class is amazing, she's a very laid-back professor with a witty sense of humor. There were 3 online open-note exams that were very easy if you used the test review she provided. There were 2 required and 1 optional 1-2 paged papers, which honestly were not difficult to complete at all. The discussion section was also a large part!
Amazing prof, very nice, easy grader, interesting content, very doable. Class is mostly centered around discussion so be prepared & interact, it makes class way easier/ more enjoyable. 1 group project/ presentation, 8 pg paper, ~13 simple 1-page assignments
Fulton is a very caring professor who makes everything clear in terms of what you have to read. and what you have to study to do well on tests. There are 3 tests that can have a strong impact on your grade so just make sure you study for them. Fulton clearly discusses all the ideas you need to understand to do well in her class.
Grades are based on TAs (my TA was wonderful so had no issue there). She makes her lectures fun and oftentimes interactive. Tests are open notes, so it was always an easy A if you pay attention slightly. There were lots of assigned readings but the textbook is useless. The smaller readings she assigns are more important and you can sparknotes them.
Dr. Fulton was caring, funny, and made lectures interesting! Her class was very easy as long as you did the readings and knew key terms from the online textbook. There are 3 open-note tests and the study guides fully outline the information. There are 2 easy essays, which are only 2-3 pages long. Everything is graded by your TA though! (loved mine)
There are a lot of readings for this course, all posted online so no txtbook, and then typically a short assignment about the readings. The tests require you to pull examples from lecture, but attendance isn't mandatory and classes are recorded. You do have to go to your discussion section once a week, but the section is super easy.
an assignment due before every class that requires pages upon pages of reading that could be summarized into a few pages. took for a credit but I wish I didnt. she seems nice and all but too much work about almost nothing
Dr. Fulton is one of the best professors I've had. She makes her lectures engaging and interactive, and she cares deeply about both her students and the content of the course. There were three open-note, free-response tests given throughout the semester, and reading the textbook as well as other assigned readings was important.
Lectures are actually really funny and interesting but make sure to participate and keep on top of your assignments and the class should be a breeze.
Fulton was an amazing lecturer, you have about 3 readings a week for the first 2 units then, some videos and textbook readings from then on with some readings. Your TA grades the 3 tests and papers 2/ 3rd optional papers, so it really depends on who your TA is which was a little annoying. The class was very intriguing and engaging def recommend it!
Take this class! It will change your perspective on life. I loved this class and the professor, she is amazing. Best class I have taken.
This class was easy and not time consuming. Lectures are not mandatory but discussion sections are. There were 3 tests and 3 papers with the third paper being optional. Tests were 10 free response questions heavily based on lecture and readings. Professor Fulton is really caring as well!
Incredibly accommodating, dropping a test because of canceled winter storm class days that prevented some content from being covered on the first exam and made the last essay optional. I was really interested in the content of the class so I attended all lectures, but I could've technically stopped going after the second test in March. Great course
This class was pretty easy. You have one mandatory discussion section a week, and the only homework you have is the discussion preps (which are easy) and the inquisitive (which are easy). Exams are open note, free response and are based on lecture. She also gives a study guide which helps a lot. Do the assignments and you will be fine.
Class is very low on work and great for a busy schedule. There's 1-2 assignments each week and 3 test. Test are based heavily on lectures so try not to miss, but if you do she records and posts them.
Compared to other classes I've taken, this one was honestly so easy. Tests are online and open-note so fairly minimal effort is enough for you to do well. Readings were long but I usually just skimmed them and was fine. Dr. Fulton is so chill and funny. I would recommend getting to know your TA because they do like all the grading.
This class was incredibly easy and required minimal effort to succeed! As long as you pay attention to the daily lectures, take notes, and read the assigned readings you'll be fine! There are 3 exams, and 2 of 3 required writing exercises. Classes are not mandatory, but discussions are. She offers extra credit randomly throughout the semester!
Extremely easy class and minimal effort needed. Attendance for lecture not taken and recordings are posted. Attendance mandatory for discussion but only 1 assignment per week due.There are 3 free response tests (do review and you'll be good), and few papers that are super easy. Do the readings - they're on exams! Take this professor!
SOC 302 was such an easy and interesting class (the best combo!) Dr. Fulton can teach sociology so well and she's a funny, caring person. 3 free response exams, but she gives a comprehensive review to help you prepare. Readings before lecture, make sure to do them because they are on exams. Weekly mandatory discussion. I loved Dr. Fulton!!
While Dr. Fulton is very nice, her approach to teaching feels lazy. Students lead the discussion, and she will chime in every once in a while. I honestly did not learn anything from this class. Her assignments are easy -- reading reflections, presentation, and literature review -- but she grades surprisingly hard for a sociology class.
Professor Fulton was great in lectures and made it interesting, so we won't be bored. Do the reading because they are mostly on the exams, and they are based on 10 short written questions, her grading on exams is heavy so make sure you explain what they are asking for. Go to your TA for help they are really nice, If you get TA Thomas he so sweet.
She made sociology fun to learn! Attendance for her lectures was not mandatory (although she had two in class activities that you got extra credit for if you were there). Attendance for discussion sections was mandatory & factored into your grade. Tests were almost completely based on lectures and she does upload them as videos if you miss class.
Fulton teaches this class really well, outsources grading/disc sections to grad TAs. Will need to buy LTA ebook. Lectures are fun, not req tho (but sometimes there is extra credit for lecture activities). Three 2-3 page papers + three exams (no final) + weekly HW + daily readings. Kind of a lot of HW/reading, but less than other soc profs.
I love Professor Fulton, she cares about her students, but the class is hard for sociology class, not sure why. Her lectures are interesting, and her test are not the worst, but she gives insight of what will be on the test and focus on one thing completely, and she is lowkey a harsh grader for sociology.
Dr. Fulton's lectures are interesting and she's truly passionate about sociology. However, her exam format changed from past semesters and is a bit more difficult. But, if you keep up with the readings and complete the study guides thoroughly, you'll be fine. Writing assignments were not bad and were relatively short. Would recommend.
Interesting and light class. Tests contain specifics from lecture and readings, but are fairly easy as long as you've been paying attention. Keeping up with readings + textbooks + other supplements can be tedious, and they can add up with procrastination. The 3 mini-essays are interesting and easily graded. Her dry humor makes lecture fun.
fulton made this class so much harder than it needed to be. showed up to all the lectures and did study guides for tests but still did not get the grades i wanted. so many readings & discussion assignments were tedious. changed format to in person written tests boo. overall too tough for whats supposed to be an easy class.
Don't get me wrong; she's not a bad professor she's very nice and kind. The work she assigns and how she teaches the lectures are hard to understand and comprehend. Overall she's nice and kind but when it comes to teaching the actual course...absoulutely not
She cares about her students' success. Her tests are annoying, specifically the multiple choice since it asks such specific questions, but you will do fine if you put in the effort. There is a decent amount of homework, but nothing bad. If you attend/commit to the class, she will be very lenient in helping you out (submitting things late, etc.)
The class is really enjoyable, as well as really interesting. Dr. Fulton is a great professor and lecturer. The readings and videos are heavy and frequent, but there are some diamonds in the rough. The only thing I'd watch out for is the tests. My worst nightmares aren't as bad as the multiple choice.
attendance is not technically mandatory, but the lecture slides are incredibly bare (like the name of the topic with empty bullet points) and are not recorded. must attend class and take detailed notes based on the audial lecture to have anything to study for the exams. many readings, not bad but be ready to put in time. interesting content though
Professor Fulton made the class engaging, though the readings and assignments can be tedious. Lectures are worth attending, and unstuck ai helped me prepare for the exams.
Dr. Fulton cares so much for her students and about sociology as a subject. She stresses its interdisciplinary importance which is great for an introductory class. I always found lectures engaging and honestly humorous. She was also super helpful during office hours. Pro-tip: I highly suggest doing all of the readings before the exams.
Attending lectures do matter because the classes are not recorded and the powerpoint slides have a lack of info. Make sure to do all readings because those appear on multiple choice sections on the tests in super specific questions. She did offer extra credit for in-class assignments towards the end of the semester which saved my grade.
All of the tags I put are LIES. Add an un- behind all of the tags. Unhilarious, uncaring, and unrespected. Unhilarious isnt a word but u get the idea. Shes actually nice but her class is set up so you dont get full marks on tests. She didnt want to make a practice exam even after her TAs offered to make one. Class more lecture heavy than lizzos dad
EASY ugs. Come to class, speak on the articles you are given to read before each class, and get a 100. NO EXAMS, a major part of ur grade comes from a semester-long research paper due on finals week. Super sweet professor with an understanding if you need to miss class. RECCOMEND
Honestly, this class was super easy, and if I had locked in, I would've gotten an A without really even thinking about it. However, I had a lot of things come up this semester, so I missed some classes and assignments. I asked to talk to her about it and she just ghosted me.
Professor Fulton is kind and teaches an engaging course on the influence of social factors on our food choices. The work is manageable, but the writing picks up toward the semester's end. Attendance determines participation grade, so show up to class and do your assignments on time, and you should be set for an A in this class.
i love her! currently taking her SOC323F class rn and its going well too. both classes have taught me so much, i appreciated the readings and discussion we had in SOC321 particularly, and what i learned there still sticks with me today. she doesn't rlly grade on time, but shes sweet and she likes making jokes during class.
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100%
Attendance Mandatory
49%
Textbook Required
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4.5
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4.3
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3.7
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