Good prof, bad course.. and she's hot

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Great teacher, lots of notes, but worth it

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A phenomenal person.

Nice Lady but i would rather watch paint dry

Great Prof! Great Lecturer...should I say more?

Interesting course..overwhelming amount of discussion

best prof for me this year

jam packed lecture

nice prof., intelligent, but class content very boring

take a summer course and you'll have a great class experience

Prof Luton is creative, energetic, and awesome all around!

She's really funny cause she swears non-stop

Most personable prof ever

If only the text wasn't so bad.

super cool and funny, personable, unique...exams were too hard

Interesting material although exams are killers. She sometims has attitude.

Obviously knows her stuff..and can be funny sometimes...although her exams were always so hard even though I studied my ass off.

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I really like her!!! She keeps your interest through the whole class, even though it's first thing in the morning.

Luton is a really nice and personable professor. She clarifies concepts and shows the class that she is a real person too, not just a drone put at the front of the class to teach. Also, she is passionate about the topics she teaches.

I like her better than Prof. White, I think she clarifies subjects better than he does and she has better control of lectures (i.e. she doesn't show the slides and talks at the same time) Her exams are also more fair, White's final came out of left field

Lovely teacher, extremely knowledgable. Made class fun.

Great teacher, always a fun class

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She is an awesome teacher. Super nice. I don't know why anybody would say she is mean, or a hard marker!! If you study the material it's not hard to get a really good mark. She's very funny, and always in a good mood!!

lectures are straight forward her exams are pretty tough.

I am shocked with some of the mean comments made about such a nice and fair professor. All you have to do is go to her lectures and then just read over your notes 2 days before her easy multiple choice exams. Don't memorize everything word for word. Just read over your notes, always greet her, and smile and you will get at the least a 75% mark.

Expects you to be WAY to enthusiastic for an early class. Lets you bring in music to play but made fun of The Postal Service when I brought it in, which ticks me off. Nice lady, overall. Exams are tough. Doesn't seem like you could ever study enough for them.

Exams are impossible

Exams are very hard (we had approx. 50% class avg for first test), must pay attention & study hard, tutorial attendance very important - SPEAK IN TUTORIALS (worth 10% of mark!!). I personally think she's a good prof, but if you aren't a good student, don't do the work or the reading you're not going to do well in this course.

Nice lady, interesting material. ATTEND lectures and memorize the notes she gives you to do well on exams. Essays are likely to kill your mark in this class and tutorials are a complete waste of life.

The Luton-meister was an amazing prof. The key to her is to sit close to the front and give her a cd to play before class. She'll love you and....that's about it. Exams are VERY TOUGH and missing Lectures is a SUICIDE mission. Be there, on time, all the time and things will go well. Tutorials=joke. 88% avg on my essays.

Really clear, concise, interesting material....and KILLER exams!!

She is IMPOSSIBLE! A nice professior, with interesting lecture material, however her exams and quizzes are impossible! Tricky wording and abstract points! If your up for an impossible challenge take this course! Otherwise, be prepared to have your entire average lowered. Seriously switch courses, no one should have to be put through this!

Professor Luton is an amazing speaker who has a clear passion for her field. Her lectures are very interesting and she is a nice lady (who also has a backbone). The exams are very tough but this course isn't impossible to do well in. If you do the work and study hard you'll be fine. She is very opened to different ideas if you actually talk to her!

The class is great! She's funny, and the lecture material is interesting. What I like most are her 2 TAs! Are there hotter TAs on campus? Should nominate them for an award just based on hotness. Good job Instructor Luton...you have my attention!

Amazing prof!! She's incredibly knowledgeable and really knows her stuff. She also makes things interesting by using a variety of techniques.

Really enjoyed Lutons lectures, made the 3 hour class blow bye. Her exams are brutal though, all M.C. but its like she goes out of her way to make you do poorly on the exams. Doesn't matter how much you study, chances are you will not do very good on the exams. If you really enjoy Soc, take the class but study hard

I loved Luton. I took the class at Huron and it makes a difference. She is a lot more friendly and sociable. I highly recommend this class and I learned alot from this course. She knew what she was teaching and tought it clearly! By far my best class of my first year! GO to class, take notes, study and you'll be golden! Great Prof

I love this woman! Her lectures are extremely relevant and compelling. I leave the class angry only because I am inspired to act and make a difference. I just had the midterm and my only studying was re-reading the P.Points with lecture notes and skimming the texts. It was NOT hard. Go to lectures, read, and you'll do GREAT.

Her exams are wicked hard, but you can't find a nicer lady! Her TA kicked the crap out of my stigma essay and even went so far as to say it wasn't a stigma when Luton had already said it was. STUDY THE THEORIES!!!! If you know them, you can apply them and get better grades. Attendance is NOT optional!

A lot of people seem to have a lot against her. She is a tough teacher, but she knows her stuff, is very fair and is an extraordinary lecturer. She is not out to fool you I promise. If you study well in advance, exams are not hard. Focus on lecture notes. Best way is to write them out and connect your notes to hers. Read the chapters. Great!

People are too hard on her. You people have to remember that you're in university, exams shouldn't be just a test of knowledge it should be a test of how well you can read as well. That is all her exams are, if you read the questions carefully, there's no way you can't walk away with at least an 80.

By far my favourite prof. at university yet. Yes I agree, she has extremely hard almost impossible midterms and final, but I have never learned so much from a class, and paid so much attention in class. She is a brilliant lady, she knows her stuff!

Kim is a great teacher and has a passion for Soc. Her exams are based on application of knowledge, you cannot prepare fo that, you have to actually know the material. Kim tries to relate her life experiences to the material she teaches, you would do well if you relate all topics to your own life as a way undersand them.

I had Prof. Lutin for 1st year soc. and I am now in her deviance course. I found her exams first year a bit challenging, however I am now more comfortable with her exams, and I am doing extremely well. She is by far my favourite Prof. and has made my university experience more enjoyable. I would recommend her courses to n e 1. She is amazing!

AMAZING!!!! such an interesting class, you'll actually want 2 go to class/ enjoy class. the readings are soooo cool!

Great prof. She may seem like a mean person, but nah..She has 7 kids and started uni in her 30's or so! thats impressive. She lectures well, but her exams are kinda random. You have to know the material well...can't 'wing it' even though most of the material may seem like common sense.

Kim, you are awesome! "It is not what lies ahead not what lies behind but what lies within you." Rock on....

She is a great lecturer, however notes must be taken very meticulously in order to have any shot at doing well on the exam which, by the way, is virtually impossible.

hands down, best professor. you are not guaranteed the best mark ever, but if you go to class, you will do well. one of the smartest most knowledgeable people i've ever met. definitely a class worth signing up and going to. she knows her stuff. don't be late or she won't let you in!!

She's VERY strict about punctuality... but she's an excellent lecturer. Exams are based mostly on the things she SAYS during class, not the slides or textbook notes. If you want to do well, make sure you pay attention during lectures and write down the facts/statistics that she repeats again slooowly.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER. HAD FOR DEVIANCE, AND SHE IS DEFINIITLY HARD, BUT KNOWS WHAT SHES TALKING ABOUT, AND NEVER BORING.

For all those bad mouthing one of the best Sociology Profs I've come in contact with. Grow Up. She's hard yes, but more than fair. Do the work and you get the mark. Wake up.. this isn't high school. Is is that hard to show up on time? or not be on F-Book for 50 minutes? Act like a child & she'll treat you as such and good on her. Luton is amazing!

She was an AMAZING professor. Yes - I agree the exams were impossible, even after attending every single class, taking great notes, and studying like crazy, but all in all I have never learned as much as I learned from Luton. She encouraged me to continue in Sociology. You'll have to work hard though. Take her Huron class... better than main.

Despite the fact that she once (ACCIDENTLY)- bashed me in the head with a door while i was entering class( did't even hurt lol- Luton is down to earth, and very friendly- not to mention her extaordinary background!- take her class and find out- but a real hard worker- Great Work Luton!

She was a pretty good prof but it was pretty hard for me to stay interested. I felt like material was just re-telling us everything we already know. Not majoring in Sociology so I lost interest by the end of the semester. She was quite funny, and she definitely knows her stuff though! I feel that earning marks in her class was far too easy..

Great Prof! Luton rewards hard work. If you go to class, take notes and do your readings, there is no reason you can't do well. On the flip side, if you choose to slack off, you will fail, no joke. You MUST attend class cause what she says is more important! Exams are hard, must apply knowledge, not just memorize. Overall, not as bad as ppl say.

Amazing prof! Yes, the exams are difficult, but this isn't high school, suck it up. She made the course so interesting, it made me want to major in it. Overall, FAVOURITE TEACHER BY FAR

Luton herself is an amazing woman. Speaks clearly, makes the lectures interesting by giving examples and getting the class involved. She teaches soo many classes yet is devoted to her family, students, and makes time to volunteer everywhere (she's like superwoman). The class however is extremely hard. Her exams however are BRUTAL. GO TO CLASS!

toughest prof yet. you can NOT be late to her class, if you are don't attend she will point you out and kick you out.

Luton is Awesome. Come on people be objective, yes she is hard but we`re in University now, read the text, come to class, and you will do well. The majority of people who suffered in her class deserved it because they didnt play the game smart by simply doing the work. You wanna check facebook instead of reading, then you deserve a low mark.

DO NOT BE LATE. Exams are brutal. She's a very intelligent woman and expects a lot from the class.

Excellent Teacher. She knows her stuff. Hard marker but fair. This class was online. She took part in all the discussions. Responds to questions. Nade the course really interesting. Best course yet.

Great prof, makes the class very interesting. I enjoy her lectures, because while drawing on the material she adds relative examples - I find it keeps me engaged in the class. Nothing worse than paying over $1000 for someone to read slids off a board without any animation whatsoever - so cheers professor Luton for not being boring.

First year, she's tough. She wants you to know what university is like. That being said, take her deviance class. One of the best classes I've ever taken. A feminist for sure, but at the same time, and amazing prof who definitely knows her stuff. I'm so happy I gave her another chance after Soc 20.

Great professor, really had hoped I'd get a chance to take another course with her before graduating. This woman is absolutely brilliant. What an inspiring professor. I owe my passion for Sociology/Criminology to her! Thanks for the encouragement and the drive to work so hard in my field!

GREAT PROF! yes, you'll have to work hard and yes, her final exam is brutal but you're in university now. You have to do the readings weekly. I didn't study that hard and I still ended up with a 77% avg because I did well in my tutorial class which is worth 35%.

Most controversial teacher at Western in respect to student's imperssion of her, but in my oppinion Luton is the best proffesor. She marks and treats people fairly; if you give it, you better be ready to get it back. Attend class and take notes, this woman is one of the best and everyone could use to learn from her!

She's really mellowed out last year. Late people will get in as long as they are respectful. Extremely interesting material and is nice to you if you show respect and interest. Cares about the students who care about the class and will actually make an effort to learn your name if you deserve it. Yes, exams are tough, but very fair.

A great prof, really knows her stuff, and is passionate about what she teaches, which makes a big difference in my opinion. Her lectures are well organized and easy to understand, and her exams aren't that difficult if you take notes in class and study the texts. If you don't have time to do the readings, at least do key terms, it will help alot!

Yes, this course is difficult. Yes, her tests are brutal. Yes, you will have to try. However, I sincerely think she is a great prof and if you listen, you will learn a lot. It is not impossible to do well, and she clearly knows her stuff about sociology.

Good Prof. The lectures are interesting. She makes a point of ensuring everyone knows that sociology isn't the bird elective people think it is. That said, her exams are very hard. I finished with an 80% (so it is possible to do well), but the first exam I received a 68% and did 4% better than the average. Avoid if you're taking this as an easy A.

love her

This is an extremely hard class. Do not take it if you are afraid of work. That being said, she is a fantastic teacher. I learned an incredible amount from her courses.

Luton was a great teacher in the aspect of class engagement. Her lectures were interesting, humorous and easy to understand. The only problem is that her exams are ridiculously hard. All application based. I would suggest people to take this class only if they really really need it. If you need it for an essay course, take political science.

Luton is the best professor I've ever had. She loves teaching and this comes across in every lecture. Her exams are application base so if you are used to just memorizing textbooks you won't do well in her class. She's an amazing professor and I wish I could take more classes with her.

Luton is a very interesting woman - she incorporates real-life examples into the theory she teaches, and I love her intolerance of students who do not respect her rules. Don't bring your cell phone, as she's far too interesting to not pay attention to!

This was a hard course! However she is a really good teacher she's very bright and always offers a hand. DON'T BE LATE FOR THIS CLASS! She has no tolerance for people who are late or have cell phones and you will pay the price!

soc of dev is a hard course but kim luton is an amazing teacher. she know's exactly what she's talking about and she always makes it very interesting. don't miss a class because her notes are the most important part. she is a fair grader and a great person to talk to. i really recommend taking soc of deviance, it's one of the best courses i've had

Professor Luton is tough but she's an amazing prof, one of the best I've had. She's engaging, easy to listen to and she'll teach you a lot. Key to doing well in her class: is print off the lecture notes/slides before class & add side notes. For exams, the lecture material, especially points she adds on to slides is critical to know, so go to class!

Yes, her exams are hard, but they are absolutely fair. If you study hard, you can do well. She's not satan. She's not an awful person. She is actually one of the few profs who genuinely care about you. I absolutely love her, and I love her lectures.

Never went to class and always studied the night before exams. Obviously not recommended but I spent like 3 hours learning bolded terms before each exam and finished with an A. I was always baffled at how low the class avg was for each midterm. Easy Class for me. The only conclusion I can draw is that the content in her lectures was misleading.

Luton is a great prof, but make sure you do the readings because her tests are heavy on them. This class was very interesting and the guest speakers were phenomenal. Don't even think about bringing electronics to class unless you have permission, she can be very scary.

Luton has a reputation for being tough but she was fair. She tells you in the first class that it is not a bird course, so attend lecture, read the textbooks and treat it like a real uni course and you'll be fine.

I loved attending her classes, using the clicker to see how the class responds to daily life questions was always interesting. I also enjoyed how she uses volunteers and does demonstrations to prove her point. Study like crazy for her exams tho, i had an 80 average but I could never pull higher than 69 on her exams

Great Prof, must take notes in class when she lectures and not just from the slides. Exams were tough and covered material from her lectures, slides, readers and texts- so make sure you make great notes

Amazing prof that really knows her stuff! Lectures are extremely interesting. Must do readings, attend lectures, and study! Anyone who complains that her exams are too hard are either not doing the work, or are expecting to memorize info and get a 90. THIS ISN'T HIGH SCHOOL; you MUST be able to apply your knowledge or it is worthless.

Very interesting and funny, one of my favourite professors...exams aren't difficult if you do the readings and go to lectures, but the final exam is brutal.

AMAZING- not only is she an incredible prof, she will give you a different perspective on life. Her exams are FAIR its not high school, you have to go to lecture and take good notes. I loved her so much that I am currently in her deviance class and she just keeps getting better! you dont need to be intimidated by her- shes a very interesting woman.

One of my favourite profs at Western! Her tests aren't the easiest but they are fair and if you study you can pull off a 75+ easily. I'm not sure why everyone on this site makes her out to be such a bad prof. Went to her office hours and she was very helpful. Great prof overall, highly recommend intro Soc.

The most fair prof. She is strict, very intelligent, and her classes have always been my favourite!

Just to reiterate, this is NOT a bird course. I came into this course expecting to be bored, but Luton makes the course content very interesting. Yes her exams are hard, but if you do your readings and go to lecture, it IS possible to get good grades (as I have learned). Make sure you actually understand and can apply what you learn

There's a reason she's been teaching this course forever: she's damn good at what she does, and she's good at explaining all these basic concepts of soc, and making it interesting. Yeah, her exams aren't super easy, but the only people I hear complain about them being 'unfair' are those who hate soc and don't study, so..Also she's kinda hilarious.

Incredible professor, very interesting course, very good classroom dynamics. Tests are pretty hard, but aren't weighted too high. Luton can also be a little bit intimidating, but she is very genuine. Luton is by far my favorite professor and anyone would benefit from taking her course.

I took intro soc with professor Luton as well as Women and Crime, and although she seemed really intimidating in first year, I realized in further courses with her that she is actually a VERY nice person to talk to! Definitely MUST go to every lecture (alot of the exam material is not in the text) - and participate! - she will love you for it!

Most amazing professor. She is TOUGH yes, but not impossible. I got an 80 in her class, all you have to do is attend lecture and read the text and STUDY. So realistically, she just puts a little more challenge than the usual professors. By far one of my favourites proffs, loves what she does and loves her students!

she put statistics on the 80 question multiple choice culmative final exam. enough said. also, tutorial assignments are stupid and annoying. don't take this class, seriously.

Very interesting class. First test is easy, second is hard, final... hardest exam ive written to this day. Very indepth questions. Tutorials were the only reason i did well in this course.

Great Professor. Thorough, fun, tough and fair! Work conscientiously and you'll learn a lot and get good grades. Prof. Kim Luton plays a little music at the start of every class (just before class starts), that helps you to relax. She has a wide variety of musical tastes judging by what she plays.

I took this course last year after taking intro soc with her. She is a very interesting lecturer and makes the class relatable. She is easily my favourite professor and most of the comments on here are from people who couldn't do well. The essay is a big mark booster. Listen to her hints, and you'll get your A.

Professor Luton is one of my favorite professors I have had in university. She expects a lot of her students - you must go to class, you must do the readings, and you must participate - but her class is very interesting! Prof Luton can be very intimidating, but if you take the time to talk to her and get to know her as a person she is great!

Luton is hands down the best prof at Western! People whine and complain about her exams but the bottom line is you're in university so suck it up, go to class and STUDY. She's an amazing person and the reason why I know what I want to do with my life. Her passion is inspiring. I have 80s in her classes, and a 92 on the essay for 2259. Do the work.

She doesn't allow laptops in class and her notes aren't great, so that can make studying a bit toughter, but her lectures are extremely interesting, she engages the class and the content is good. If you show up to class and read the textbook, you can get a good mark. TAKE THE CLASS.

By far the BEST professor I've had in university. Get over the 'myth of Luton'. She is genuinely concerned for her students, both class related and not. She expects a lot from you, but that is because she wants you to succeed. Your voice will always be heard and valued, and this class makes you feel like a contributing student. AMAZING PROF!!!

Honestly, there's this myth about how scary Luton is but it's totally not true. She is one of my favourite professors.She explains everything well, she's funny and she really wants to get to know hr students. E only thing is that her exams are difficult. You really have to know what your doing to do well on them. She is amazing and I loved her.

Luton is a great prof. She's tough and her exams are had but her lectures are very interesting. Most people find sociology to be really boring, but she makes it fun. If you read your textbook (and take notes as you read it) and go to class you'll be fine. She generally cares about her students and wants you to do well, which is why she's so tough

Professor Luton is an amazing prof if you pay attention, show up to lecture and make a conscious effort to keep up with the readings. Her lectures are engaging and she uses many good examples to connect the concepts to everyday life. Her exams are extremely tough but if you show up and pay attention and make the extra effort you will totally fine!

Professor Luton is an amazing teacher; she rewards people who show up to class, do the readings, and ask questions. Some people have this image of her being tough or picking favourites, but I think she just creates great relationships with her students, and those who bother to go to office hours reap the rewards of her help and support.

I have had Professor Luton twice, and would highly recommend taking her courses. The content and her exams can be tough, but 4442fg is extremely interesting, and you'll find that she's actually pretty funny. Participation is key and so is attendance! Don't be scared to ask her for any help or clarification.

She is tough, but is what I believe what a professor should be. You have to go to lectures, and you have to do your readings. However, she makes her lectures interesting and her expectations are fair. Don't blame her if you do poorly, lets be honest, you started studying the day before the exam...

funny & witty, overall a great professor.

I love Luton as a lecturer and learn so much in all her courses. That said, as a professor, if you put a statistic on a full year cumulative exam that came from a February guest lecture with no PowerPoint, you really need to evaluate the fairness of your exam.

Prof. Luton is honestly my favourite professor, but her class is extremely hard to do really well in. The exams feel impossible. I could study for a month and still get no higher than 62-66. Overall though, it is extremely worthwhile to take this class. It's so interesting, and Luton is amazing.

She's a great professor and makes lectures very interesting. However, you could not study enough and do well on her exams. Your tutorial marks will help your mark out a lot.

Great lecturer, awful exam maker. Her exams will leave your anus traumatized for the entire year. Mine still isn't quite back to its original form.

If you aren't a deadbeat and actually demonstrate a willingness to learn and succeed, prof. Luton is a pure a-lister. She is very knowledgable - you can learn a lot in her courses, but you must be prepared to be engaged for the full duration of the course. Recommend for upper year courses, but caution that she doesn't have much patience for 1st yrs

Professor Luton is one of the best things in the Sociology Department at Western. Her lectures are incredible, and she actively works to keep you engaged during classes. Her exams are tough-expect that, and get over it. Study for 2 weeks, prepare,you know, do what you came to school for! You will always remember her fondly, as I did, and do.

This was the best class I have ever taken in University. Some students complained about the structure of students running the class, but I loved it. Great way to get everyone to do the readings and have meaningful discussion in class. Material was great, I looked forward to reading for the class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING THIS WITH LUTON. Amazing.

her exams are very challenging. the average for most of the exams in my year were in the high 50's-low 60's. be prepared to attend every single lecture and study hard

She cares about her students and gives good lectures but I did not find her very approachable. Once she gets to know you she is very nice but is intimidating at first. Her midterms were very hard and difficult to study for and even if you do study, you do not feel prepared. She often has to bell-curve because her average is too low.

Absolutely amazing professor. I have taken three of her classes, Soc 1020, 3312, and 3358. While sociology can be a bit disheartening for the first year student, the low average is necessary. These are things that change in her upper year courses, and she cares deeply about each and every one of her students. I would recommend any of her classes!

Amazing professor. High expectations, achievable if you work for it. Shock to most new university students who are used to easy high grades in High School. She does not believe you are all special snowflakes. She wants to see you put in effort. She makes you listen and apply you knowledge. Not easy but one of the best courses I've ever taken.

When I initially enrolled in Kim's class, all of my friends told me to get out due to the "myth of the Luton". Many believe that she is an impossible professor and that you cannot succeed in her classes. Her class has proven the myth to be false - this is my favourite class this year! You will succeed if you work hard. I currently have over 80.

Professor Luton is by far my favourite professor at Western. I had her first year for sociology 1020 and swore I would never take another class with her. However, her upper year courses are so different. She cares immensely about her students and wants to see you work hard. If you put in the work she will recognize it! 100% recommend her classes

Easily my favourite prof in the Soc Department. Ashby is extremely inspirational and articulate in her lectures. She uses relevant examples and is obviously passionate about what she teaches. HOWEVER** her powerpoint are vague so show up to class. Her exams are a complete mess and almost feel as if they're set up to fail students. Lots of readings.

I took several classes with Luton during my undergrad - her intro 1020 class was tough but fair but not nearly as well done as her other classes. Her upper year courses are where she really shines - she cares deeply about her students. If you work hard and show an interest in the material, you'll do well.