3.5

Larry Horn

Sociology - Los Angeles Pierce College

3.5
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3.5
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2.4
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3.5
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Would Retake

83

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What Students Say

If you do, the tests really aren't that hard

SOC101 - 4.0 rating

" that's all you're going to hear the whole semester

SOC1 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
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Grade Distribution
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B: 1
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SOCIOLOGYONE

5.0

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SOC2

4.5

(10)

SOC001

4.5

(2)

SOC12

4.0

(3)

SOCIOLOGY12

4.0

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SOCIOLOGY101

5.0

SOCIOLOGY2

4.0

SOCIOLOGY

3.2

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3.0

SOCI

3.0

Reviews (83)
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SOCIOLOGY
Mar 20, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
SOC101
May 29, 2003

good professor. but don't expect to slack off, this one requires you to read the material and pay attention. If you do, the tests really aren't that hard. Also, assigns one book report during the semester.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Dec 3, 2003

"your homeboy...your homegirl..." that's all you're going to hear the whole semester

4.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Dec 18, 2003

He once said :"Study smart, not hard." ... if you know what i mean;)

3.0
1.0
SOC12
Feb 10, 2004

The man doesn't lecture. The only reason you ever need to go to his class is because he shows movies all the time. His study guides sometimes don't seem to match with whats actually on the test. But it's easy enough.

2.0
4.0
SOC1
Feb 10, 2004

Do not take him, there are other teachers that are better.

4.0
2.0
SOC2
Mar 29, 2004

A lot of heavy reading. If you had a really good Soc I class this class is a breeze. He tells you what is going to be on the quiz and even gives you the questoins.

5.0
1.0
SOC2
May 13, 2004

This guy is cool.The readings are clear and he's funny. He really wants people to know what kind of world we live in.Very easy class and he's funny.

5.0
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SOC1
May 27, 2004

He is an AWESOME teacher. His class is actually very interesting and he is always telling you personal stories. His extra credit is great too. It's like trying a new restaurant or making him photo-copies. He's old, but cool!

5.0
1.0
SOC1
May 29, 2004

He's pretty easy and the class is fun.

1.0
5.0
SOC1
Jun 9, 2004

easy A, nice guy, just study a little, stick to the study guide and notes

5.0
1.0
SOC2
Jun 29, 2004

one the best and coolest teachers ever had, highly recommended, doesnt care about attendance, lots of extra credit, easy tests, just study a lil and u'll get an easy A.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Jul 1, 2004

LIKE A REAL UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR! Gives you a syllabus for the 4 exams. All you have to do is read the book and show up to exams. He doesn't care about tardiness or attendance. I highly recommend this professor.

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Jul 2, 2004

stick to study guide

3.0
2.0
SOC1
Jul 26, 2004

lectures are absolutely worthless. some tests are straight from the study guide others aren't. no need to go to class. 10pts extra credit. a lot of reading, 100 pages a week. if you read all 100 you'll get an A, if u only do study guide you'll get a B

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Jul 27, 2004

Nicest teacher ever! Really cares about his teaching and his students. Easy A; just do the reading and study guide.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Jul 31, 2004

great guy, make sure you study the study guide and read around the terms not just the terms pay attention in class and you'll have a great time and learn a lot too

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Aug 25, 2004

easy? I don't think so. Nice person, and interesting lecture, but his lecture is almost nothing to do with exam questions. Study guide is helpful, but you got to read whole textbook. Lots of extra pints are available. Maybe easy to pass, not to get A.

3.0
4.0
SOC1
Sep 2, 2004

I didn't do very well in his class. His tests are all from the book....he gives notes almost the whole time. the only fun thing were the videos.

4.0
3.0
SOC101
Dec 3, 2004

Really nice guy but the study guides that he gives us have barely anything that is going to be on the test. So if you like to read the text book take him. He also shows a lot of movies.

3.0
3.0
SOC1
Dec 4, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGYONE
Dec 6, 2004

Was a great teacher!! just make sure you read the chapters and you'll do just fine in his class.

3.0
1.0
SOC2
Dec 9, 2004

Easy A. I BS'ed on the tests and still got an A. Always has a gross white spit foam on the corner of his mouth. FOLLOW THE STUDY GUIDE. Its not a lot of reading if you follow the study guide. The volunteer work is really interesting and fun.

5.0
1.0
SOC2
Dec 10, 2004

I don't know about soc 1, but soc 2 is the easiest class you will ever take in your life. The study guide is short, and I literally read the day before the test. Interesting guy. Guest speakers were interesting. Movies were good. Take it.

4.0
1.0
SOC2
Jan 15, 2005

Easiest teacher you'll take in your entire life. He never even read through the short answer part of the test so u could've written n e thing u wanted. He foams in the mouth which is kinda gross but other than that take him, trust me!

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Feb 1, 2005

He's is a terrific teacher! He's very caring, very understanding, and VERY helpful! He makes the class is really interesting! Look over what's on the study guide and you'll do fine on the tests!

4.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY12
Feb 7, 2005

easy, says the same thing over and over a lot, but easy

5.0
5.0
SOC1
Feb 11, 2005

Learned the most valuable lessons in life from the God given gift to Pierce. As for the rest of Pierce, aside of the physiology dept they suck. Public education at its worst. Go to Valley or PCC. Larry is hard, great & treats you with respect. Use study guide, & do extra credit & you got an A

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Feb 14, 2005

This class is really really easy... the test basically constits of the keywords in the back of each chapter and the study guide. Watch lots of videos.. doesnt take roll after 1st few weeks..hes old n looks like hes dying.. but hes a GOOD teacher... i had 2 take him again for soc.102..Overall: EASY

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Feb 22, 2005

This teacher is so eassssssssssy! seriously, he's really funny and all he talks about his love, girlfriends, boyfriends, and what they're up to! He tells the boys how to treat their ladies and vice versa! The foamy thing on the side of the mouth is nasty, otherwise, he's great and you'll learn alot!

3.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Mar 13, 2005

He's Easy! the cutest old man ever!

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ADDSTUDIES
Apr 19, 2005

Yeah he's easy. He also talks on and on and get's upset if you're too excited to be in that class. He also repeats his stupid stories at least five times and can't give you any helpif you ask for it. I'm sorry, but I just don't think that guy is a very good teacher.

5.0
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SOC1
May 10, 2005

HE IS A GREAT TEACHER. ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP ,NOT HARD BUT ALSO NOT THAT EASY .HE KNOWS WHAT E IS DOING GREAT CLASS TO TAKE WITH MR.HORN

1.0
1.0
SOC1
May 28, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Jun 4, 2005

This class is so easy! you'll learn everything from him including life's lessons! i love him and im taking soc2 with him also! i feel like he's my grandpa ! haha, luv you doctor horn!!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Jun 7, 2005

he's really funny and a good teacher. He's got some funny jokes and teaches you about life.Half way through the semester all you do is watch videos for extra credit.

4.0
2.0
SOC2
Jun 9, 2005

He's ok. He shows interesting videos and has guest speakers quite often. He hardly lectures. However, make sure to attend every class meeting because every exam will cover information from class but you can never be sure from which class meeting. I found the textbook he assigns to be very good but also very biased (leaning to the left).

5.0
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SOC1
Jun 13, 2005

Very easy & kinda interesting. Basically all we do in class is watch videos for extra credit. you don't have to watch more than 2 but he shows 100 of them, so if you miss classes, no big deal. gives out a study guide for each test, and one class meeting before the test, he gives out most of the answers to the studyguide. An easy A.

4.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jun 30, 2005

No Comments

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3.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Aug 3, 2005

what a waste of time! He would only show videos instead of teach. And he stopped offering a lot of extra credits.

4.0
2.0
SOC12
Grade: B
Aug 22, 2005

he repeats a lot of his lectures and goes slooowww, but overall interesting subject, interesting class, great guest speakers, etc. do take larry horn for soc. u won't regret it.

3.0
5.0
SOC1
Aug 23, 2005

Ridiculously difficult exams. The study guide isn't in order fo the book. Standardized tests from the book itself. He doesn't tell you anything on the exams before hand. Only offers 10 extra credit points and 90% for an A. Really hard to get an A on the test no matter how much you read. Take Bell and make your life easier.

3.0
3.0
SOCI
Oct 5, 2005

he gives study guide for the exam. but that study guide is not very helpful because it is not in order. and it is just a bunch of names that you have know about their theory which could be several pages. his lectures are rearly relevent to the chapter. easy extra credits but the test are super hard. lots of reading. but he is a funny old guy

2.0
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SOC1
Oct 12, 2005

if you want to get an "A" in his class,you need to read the entire chapters that are assigned before the tests. the study guide that he gives out is not very helpful. he let you do only 10 points for extra credit.study the dates and details for the test even if the material seems very easy trust me when it comes on the test you will get confused

4.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Nov 7, 2005

this class was a breeze. He talks a lot, and not really on the topic but he makes it pretty easy. He is kind of boring, but it is definitely an easy A.

3.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2005

the teacher is pretty cool. but he doesn't really lecture so you basically have to learn it on your own. he gives you a study guide that has everything that will be on the test so you have to study! he drops your lowest test score there are 4 test in total but they each cover 4 chapters. if you study youll get an A attendace isn't manditory

2.0
5.0
SOC1
Nov 9, 2005

If you want to get an A in this class you need to read the entire book don't even bother with the study guide he gives you. pay attention to the statistics and dates. very boring class, attandence not required, only 10 points for extra credit, he barely teaches the book, but the tests are defenitly from the book.4 quizes for every 4 chapters+final

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Nov 12, 2005

very interesting class, doesn't teach much you have to read the book hard to get an A

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Nov 22, 2005

good class with interesting facts

2.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Nov 24, 2005

He's a really nice teacher but doesn't really teach you. you have to learn everything from the book on your own but he does gives you a study guide that helps you like 80% percent. the test are on 4 chapters and gives you three weeks to study. drops your lowest test score 4 test in the semester and the final is worth double. need to study for an A

5.0
3.0
SOC1
Dec 1, 2005

You have to read the book to pass but for an old guy hr is very interesting.

4.0
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SOC1
Dec 6, 2005

He gives out 10 max extra credit points. He drops the lowest test grade. He gives out a study guide before each test. His study guides only help with a few questions. DON'T RELY ON THE STUDY GUIDE! Lectures DO NOT HELP. Read the book! You will not do well if you just do the study guide. He's very VERY repetitive.. he's nice. HARD if you are lazy.

1.0
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SOCIOLOGY101
Dec 24, 2005

horrible teacher. dont recommend him at all. shows boring movies every day and falls asleep in them. gave out study guides which threw us off because not everything was on there. DONT RECOMMEND HIM AT ALL. hard tests too

1.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY2
Jan 2, 2006

he doesnt teach at all. you have to learn everything from the book. His tests are hard and he asks very detailed questions on them. His study guide only helps you on maybe a few questions. He is so repetitive and he just shows movies. i dont recommend him at all.

5.0
2.0
SOC12
Jan 4, 2006

Dr.Horn is a very nice person but at the same time I don't object to what most students have told about him that he doesn't teach much .He gives a lot of extra credit and the study guide is helpful esp. for the essay.Do volunteer work for Soc.2 it will help your grade.I got 2 'A's for both courses.It is an easy subject.He is funny too.

3.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Jan 11, 2006

He makes you read hundreds of pages that don't come up within the work or on tests but he is a lot of fun and definately makes the class interesting.

4.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Feb 5, 2006

i was shocked that i got an A in his class. He doesn't teach. He's a really nice person and he does care about his students but his lectures are pointless. he gives a max of 10pts extra credit. his tests are hard because you need to READ the book. he doesnt give any notes. if u don't like to read long chapters, don't take this class.

4.0
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SOC1
Feb 8, 2006

Smart Professor. Boring class. You watch movies every single class, and nothing about the movies is on any of the exams. The exams come straight from the book, so read the book, study hard, and you'll be fine. he is VERY repetitive, says things over and over again, but very nice. he definiately cares about his students.

2.0
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SOC1
Apr 24, 2006

Boring!!! No lectures just test. need the text because all quizes are from the text. Videos are boring!!!!

3.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Apr 28, 2006

it can be boring for some people~~but it was ok with me~~its note a hard class~~~everyone should pass if read the book~~all tests come out from the book~~nice teacher!!!

3.0
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SOC1AND2
May 10, 2006

Dr. Horn is a nice old man, but he doesn't teach you anything he shows you a bunch of horribly outdated videos, and gives you incredibly boring and pointless lectures. He teaches Soc 1 and 2 virtually exactly the same i feel like I am repeating Soc 1 taking him again for Soc 2. If you want to learn anything about this subject take someone else.

3.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jun 3, 2006

his a good person but his class based assignment and parcitipatin in class his not a fair grader and if u have a missin assignment he wont let u make it up i dont really recomend this class is for people that like to talk and parcitipate in class! hard A

3.0
4.0
SOC1
Sep 5, 2006

He's very friendly, but repeats himself & there were'nt any connections b/w the book & lectures. The videos are ancient. Occasionally there are petty questions on tests, which seem to have no value except to see if you read the textbook (so annoying! & hard to study for exams) You basically learn about Sociology solely from reading the text!

4.0
1.0
SOC0650
Jan 2, 2007

nice man. very sweet, and soft spoken. he is kind of old; therefore, he kind of repeats everything!!! there's no homework, the test are easy b/c all you need to do is read the book, and you're set. His class will make you sleep, especially when he puts on "interesting" videos. (*snore)

4.0
1.0
SOC1
Jan 24, 2007

Very nice old man! Class is really easy no homework just read chapters from book, have an idea of what the terms are on study guide paper and take test. All quizes and test are from book. Love his Class Thanks Prof. Horn!

2.0
3.0
SOC101
Feb 2, 2007

He is absolutely boring. I lost interest, and I became careless about his tests. His lectures/videos will not help on the test. He will review some questions for the test but not enough. I manage to get C in his class, but I never read any chapters. He is really nice but not a good teacher.

3.0
3.0
SOC1
Feb 5, 2007

He's a great guy and has alot of great stories to tell. He's one of those old dudes with a lot of wisdom, and he constantly shares his stories with the class. The class is way easy, but not alot of oppurtunity to fix your grade if you fall behind. And his videos are pretty boring. But a great class overall.

5.0
1.0
SOC2
Apr 9, 2007

by far the greatest person i have ever met.. an amazing teacher.. he makes me happy to go to class,, this is what a professor should be like,.. jill cohen should learn from him!

3.0
1.0
SOC1
May 20, 2007

It's an easy class. He gives you study guides and you just have to read the book. There are a lot of videos that are irrelevant but those are oppurtunities for extra credit. Tests are scantron 50 questions. Not a very hard class.

4.0
3.0
SOC1
May 20, 2007

The exams were nothing from what he covered in class. Everything was straight from the book. We watched tapes in every class, he didn't explain much. He always had some nice stories to tell though.

3.0
3.0
SOC1
Jun 6, 2007

a graet guy, interesting class, lots of funny stories, i love him! but HI! we're not dating him! he's a very bad teacher, he did'nt taught us a thing relevant for any of the tests. in order to get good grades , you HAVE TO read the whole text book, without skipping a word! a few times i even notice he misinformed us in few importent question!

5.0
1.0
SOC2
Jun 18, 2007

"he did'nt taught us a thing relevant for any of the tests." ok maybe u should take english classes b4u take dr. horn? (to the person below me). dr.horn is a great teacher he gives lots of extra credit & the final isn't cumulative. his goal is for everyone to get a good grade in his class. i got an A, one of the best teachers.

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Jun 23, 2007

Very interesting subject, inspiring teacher. You wil watch alot of interesting videos-but don;t relax too much with the exams. You will need to read the text and study to get an A or B on the exams, espiecially the first two, I did get an A, but I did have to put in a fair amount of effort for it.

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SOC2
Jun 23, 2007

Dr. Horn is a very good proffesor I took his class for soc 1&2. he lectures in class on what you have to know from the book but then ur job to read it make sure to read the book. his tests are mc and short answer he tells u them b4.i strongly recommend him.He really cares about his students and wants you to pass, he gives extra credit too. take him

4.0
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SOC101
Nov 18, 2007

come on ppl, give the old guy a break. took his 5 week soc 1 class and had a ball. Yeah ya have to read the damn book from cover to cover basically to get an A, but it isn't really all that bad. He will tell you the answers to some questions but mostly loves to tell funny stories. Nice old guy...take him or piss off w/ some other nutty proff!

4.0
4.0
SOC001
Dec 23, 2007

Great professor. Very kind, intelligent, and fair. Yes it's true that he doesn't lecture straight out of the book like other professors, so you have to do reading on your own time in order to get a good grade, which comes as a shock for students who don't want to put in any effort towards learning. He's very wise, and his stories are inspiring.

5.0
1.0
SOC01
Jan 6, 2008

I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. he's fair and his class was fun/interesting. yes, you have to study, but he gives out study guides for every test & final. the questions are straight forward and REALLY easy! he gives out extra credit too! take him, you won't regret it!

3.0
4.0
SOC01
Jan 16, 2008

Dr. Horn is a LACC professor through and through. I had to make up elective credits for the winter session, so I took this class. The man is very old, to the point where he repeats himself and does not get to the point of his story. There are no essays or short answer questions; there is no way to show what you've learned. All from the book. Bad.

3.0
4.0
SOC101
Jan 31, 2008

very nice old guy. i took him for summer session and even though i studied and read each chapter, i got C's on most of the tests, once a low B. however i showed up every day on time and did the really easy extra credit stuff. he gave me a B which i thought was really nice and generous! take this class hes so nice and easy.

4.0
1.0
SOC1
Feb 27, 2008

Dr. Horn is a nice old prof. He does not lecture, but tells some funny stories, shows a bunch of films, and brings speakers to class. I like this class, however, it was a v. boring class, too. His tests are easy, but you have to read the book though. It is doable to get A. I got only A's. He offers 10-15 extra points.Take it in the short semester.

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SOC1
May 29, 2008

this guy is so old and seems like he's going to fall apart at any moment. he loves what he's talking about but you wont learn anything. if you do the extra credit, you'll do fine, and dont take the study guide seriously. he reviews over the test the day before so always show up. if there's no test, there's no need to show up. He's boring. :)

5.0
2.0
SOC001
Jun 29, 2008

He was a great teacher. Yeah, he is old, but he didn't act old. He was cool. Very funny, the class wasn't boring to me. I looked forward to class everyday. READING THE BOOK IS A MUST! His reviews weren't all that helpful; they helped but not that much. Great teacher, take the class! :]

3.0
4.0
SOC01
Jul 29, 2009

idk if he's still teaching, but i really liked his class. ya, he's old but who cares...he loves his students and always willing to answer any questions. also showed some interesting videos. study guide is useful to some degree...he leaves a lot of things out of it but reviewsa day before. oh,...you gotta read everythingggg,...but its okay :D

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
B (1)
A- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 2 reported grades
B: 1
A-: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.07 avg change
Dec
Jan
Feb
May
Jun
Jul
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SOCIOLOGYONE

5.0

(1)

SOC2

4.5

(10)

SOC001

4.5

(2)

SOC12

4.0

(3)

SOCIOLOGY12

4.0

(1)
+11 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SOCIOLOGY101

5.0

SOCIOLOGY2

4.0

SOCIOLOGY

3.2

SOCIOLOGYONE

3.0

SOCI

3.0

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