The lectures are boring but it is an easy class. He lets you type your notes for the week and use them on the tests. But make sure to read the articles because 3/4 of the tests will be on the readings. 1 group project, 1 paper, 2 exams, some pop quizzes.

Kerry is a very good professor. He keeps class interesting and does a very good job of explaining the topics. Two tests, a paper, a few pop quizzes, and random attendance days make up your grade. Not that hard of a class, but that is because of him, just do the readings and you will be fine.

Professor Dobranski is a really nice and helpful guy. His lectures can sometimes be kinda dry, especially in the morning. Assigns articles so you don't have to buy a textbook, and is very open to working around your schedule (let me take a test during his office hours so I could go to the Third Eye Blind concert the night before)

I liked this guy a lot. He was very caring and willing to answer all questions. Lectures werent bad and neither was the work load. I would reccomend this class if you have any interest in Sociology.

I really enjoyed this class/professor. I knew nothing about sociology coming into it but he really helped me to get it and even be interested in it. He can be a little boring in lectures. There's readings every week but you get to turn in weekly note pages to use on the midterm/final. GREAT class! take it was Dobransky!

Awesome professor! He is very knowledgeable and helpful. There is 1 paper, 1 group presentation, midterm/final and some pop quizzes. Read what he assigns and take notes in class and it's an easy A.

Great professor. Class includes 10 reading quizzes from weekly readings (doesn't tell you when, so be prepared the first class each week), 2 papers, a midterm and a final. Material is interesting, and he's extremely helpful when you have questions. Take him!

Awesome professor. He takes a subject that could be really difficult and makes it very easy to understand. The midterm and final were very easy because you're allowed to use your notes. The group presentation and paper were also easy. Do the readings and turn in the class notes every week and it's an easy A.

This class is either a hit or miss; if you do the readings (which at times seems a little much) and pay attention in class, it's an easy A. If you don't, it's not. He's very clear in class, but ultimately much of the work (and learning) falls to you. Classes can be uninteresting, but he successfully streamlines a rather subjective topic quite well.

Dobransky is the best. Took this class my first semester, freshman year & it made me feel smarter. He will validate most everything you say and entertain you. Take him, he's awesome. You won't find a better guy.

Dr. D is awesome. The class may be hard but if you speak up in class, come to class, and pay attention, you will do fine. I for one will be trying to get in his classes as much as I can from now on. I also found it so interesting that I will be minoring in sociology. Who knows, you may want to too after taking his class. P.S.: TURN IN FRIDAY NOTES!

His class is very straight forward. If you like structure TAKE HIM. The class could be more interesting but it could be worse. A lot of reading and the tests are a bit hard. Overall though class is good, very structured.

He is pretty young and has won all kinds of awards in his field all ready. Uses funny, real life examples. You have to keep up with the readins, go to class, and do the Friday notes (cheat sheets for midterm and final). Just beware - only 100 points for the whole semester. Not much breathing room.

Dr.D is a great teacher, probably the best teacher I'v had @ JMU. His class is not easy but it is fair. Do the reading and cheat sheet and you should be fine.

Didn't like him at all at first, gave pop quizzes all the time and assigned a lot of readings. But, after thinking I was going to fail the midterm... I got an A-. never turned in my reading notes or read really. just pay attn and take good notes in class and youll do fine.

Weekly 2 question quizzes on readings assgnd that week, one paper, overall fair professor. Do the cheat sheet, go to class (randomly takes attendance for pts), participate! He loves that. And go to his office hours & the review sessions! He gives extra points to those who put in the extra effort.

Great class. I learned a lot. While the lectures get dry at times, he does a lot to keep the class interested. If you do the readings and study, an A is definitely possible. Make sure you talk in class, he loves that stuff.

This class was a interesting and easy gen ed. The class consists of blog posts, two tests, and a group project. You do have to read alot but their not terribly boring.

Dry lectures, loves showing clips (BreakingBad, Wire, Seinfeld,ect) Quizzes hard b/c each have 2 questions on the insignificant details of readings. Each week, you can hand in a sheet of notes that you get back/use during the two tests- have multi choice, T/F, essay. All easy if you hand in notes. Attendance sporadically graded. Overall, good class

Great Class. Few Random attendance and quizzes for small points, a midterm, final, paper (on a movie), and group project. Lecture style with clips incorporated into. Lecture uses many definitions. Can create note sheet and turn in each week and can be used on Midterm and Friday. Take this class!

Great Professor!! He makes class really interesting and gives a ton of real life examples to what we are learning in class. His tests are very fair if you study and pay attention. Take his class! You won't regret it!

Great guy, class is kinda dry but he uses unique example to help mix it up. Weekly readings in the textbook and quizzes aren't bad if you read

He's awesome! You will have at least 3 readings a week due on Wednesday with a possibility of a pop quiz but if you read you will get a 100. There are random attendance checks. But the best thing is you get to type up your lecture and reading notes every week, turn them in & use them on midterm and final (which are the only test) Highly Recommend

the pop quizzes are nothing if you actually do the readings, only a midterm and final that are very short, gives extra credit for participating in class, random attendance is taken but you almost don't want to miss class anyways. he's a great guy! tries to keep class interesting even if the curriculum isn't, TAKE DOBRANSKY

I really liked this class. You definitely have to read because he quizzes randomly. He also takes attendance randomly so you want to be there to get credit. Make sure if you miss class you have a friend to give you notes or else you'll be really lost! Really clear and always willing to explain something if you don't understand.

Dobransky was really cool! He made lectures pretty interesting with cool examples. The midterm and final are a huge part of your grade, but he lets students turn in a full page of notes each week that you can use on the midterm and final. THESE NOTES SAVE YOUR LIFE!! Overall pretty easy as long as you read and pay attention during lecture.

He's very helpful and responds to e-mails quickly. I thought the content of his class was fairly interesting and he did a good job of being unbiased. He knows the subject thoroughly and discussions in class were interesting too. A fair amount of reading with quizzes. Can turn in notes each week to use on midterm and final - very helpful!

Kerry Dobransky is one of my favorite professors that I have had, his lectures interest me so much and the class goes by so fast. His tests are not hard if you study and read the articles. He has pop quizzes but if you even skim the articles you will always get a 100. I highly highly suggest Kerry Dobransky.

This guys cool, and class isnt bad. I wasnt super into the subject but it goes by fast and the work isnt too bad. There are readings every week which sorta suck and pop quizzes but they're really easy, overall I'd recommend.

You aren't going to find an easier A in college. With that being said this class is very interesting. If you read and show up you will get an A.

Dr. Dobransky is a great, interactive teacher. His lectures are interesting and easy to follow. There is pop quizzes almost every Wednesday and random attendance. Both help your grade. There are only 2 tests, mid term and final, one group project, and one paper. Also, he let you turn in notes each week to use on the final... DO IT. SAVED ME!!!

Dobransky knows his stuff. You can tell he actually cares about the material and that he has done his research. Sometimes the lectures can get a bit dull but the material is fairly interesting. Lots of reading and pop quizzes. Powerpoints not online so you have to go to class. But he's a really nice guy and cares about his students.

Okay so, there are 100 points total and 1 point reading quizzes. Lose 7 points total, and you are down to an A-. There are about 8 quizzes. Gives partial credit. Tons of reading assignments each week 40p It comes down to how good you are at essay writing come the exams and assignments. No one can disagree that he knows his stuff and knows it well.

Good class, pretty interesting. Make sure you read for the quizzes each week and study for tests and it shouldn't be bad.

Gives pop quizzes, not usually hard if you read the material. Lets you turn in weekly notes for use on exam. One group project, wasn't too difficult. He lectures well, very interesting to listen to even though it wasn't my favorite subject. Exams were a bit intimidating but felt he graded essays kindly (and curves!). Overall really liked him.

I made a biased review before, so I'm redoing one. Dobransky is a tough professor, and I had him for a tough class (medical sociology). He's very smart, can be funny, and accessible, but he'll really make you work for your grade. I escaped with a B- somehow, but that's not to say I had to put a lot of effort in the class. Take if you can handle it.

This is one of the most important and meaningful classes I've ever taken, and everyone who attends college should take a class on mental health, especially with someone as passionate and well-versed as Dr. Dobransky. It's a lot of work (especially reading), but it WILL pay off and you will be so much more open-minded & intelligent after this class

Take a class with Dr. Dobransky before you graduate. Yes, there's a lot of reading and preparing for tests take a while, but the readings are very eye-opening and his lecturing skills are phenomenal. I always feel like a better, more intelligent person because of Dr. Dobransky's classes.

Kerry is amazing!! Like all the other reviews say, you do have to read and attend class in order to succeed. BUT he curves tests and lets you turn in notes every week to use toward your midterm and final. It's not an "easy A" but it certainly isn't a hard class. Highly recommend!

Dobransky is a great professor, keeps lectures interesting by using relatable examples. Pretty chill and funny when he wants to be. One big group project at the end of the semester, but other than that, your grades are mostly reading quizzes and random attendance checks. Hes picky about his quiz/test questions, so go over the readings thoroughly.

Dr. Dobransky is really nice, and very good at lecturing. His class was very easy because it was always routine stuff. Definelty take him if you an easy 'A'.

HEAVY on the readings and dense lectures but he cares about your success and gives you many opportunities to engage with the course material to foster understanding. His courses tend to be difficult in terms of content but the assignments are fairly easy. Turn in high-quality assignments with lots of connections and you'll do great.

The class is very reading heavy and has quizzes that are 2-4 questions, pulled from specific parts rather than broad overview of the readings. There is also the aspect of group work which can make or break your grade depending on who is in your group. If you are passionate about the content and enjoy reading I reccomend but if not then pass on him.

Take what I say with a grand of salt. At the start of class Dobransky shows you how to go about taking notes on the readings. It made it way easier to study. There is a lot of readings but if you take notes and hand in the note sheet you are ok. However if you have a heavy course load already and need an elective pick a different class.

I took this class online asynch and overall it was a good class. Professor Dobransky answers emails pretty quickly and is available if you need. However, there is a group project at the end of the semester and if u can't get in touch with your group members through canvas it can be difficult. My group ended up having to do the project with less ppl

He was an amazing teacher. The class is very heavy on lectures and readings but that's likely in almost any sociology course.He offered lot's of extra credit. It's a lot of work but if you put in that work and try he will acknowledge that and push for you to get a passing grade.