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SOC101 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (88)
Really bad professor (talk about stealing your money by not doing a thing). She is constantly absent and there is no teaching in this class--just watching one movie after another (and half the time she isn't even there to discuss them). Avoid her!
She is very knowledgable about a lot of issues.If you want to learn you will, however she will not baby you if that's what you are looking for. You have to earn your grade like everybody else.
shes an excellent teacher she gives reasonable tests and doesnt require you to write alot
lets keep it basic shes a horrible professor plz dont take her shes rarely on time has a very nasty attitude and everything discussed in class has to come from her mouth
She is very smart... and eager to teach you the truth about many issues. If you come to class with a good argument she will love you the same way you will love her make up and outfits. Love yah! Mrs. Rivera!
She is the worst professor in college, I don?t know why she did not get fired till now, She is very abusive and talk a lot of trash, she is always 5 to 10 minutes late for class and she does not expect to be 1 minute late, she has a nasty attitude and she does not listen to no one, she does not want to hear you she only hear herself. She is very st
This Professor verbal abuse her students. She insulted and threatened people in her class. If you find some good comments in this web, is because she is posting them herself. Notbody can fired her because she was the chair person of the department; and a possible pact with devil.
This professor is a sadistic person that love to destroy her students ego and aspirations. I took her class 2 semesters ago.
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I'm taking her right now... She's not that bad but she's not a good teacher, even if she's really smart and knows her subject! She's a kind of scary professor behind her smile, you're not allowed to do a lot of things in her class, I'm not sure you could really love her at 100%!!! I would not recommend her!
Prof.Rivera is focused, Her class format is very structured. She expects you to be on time and make sure your phone is on vibrate. She will wigout if your phone rings in class. She gives her lectures and after allows questions, like a REAL 4 year college. She basically teaches out of the book, so read. Not a class to **** in, still good teacher
she is very bad, i never had see a professor who treated her student so badly i never want to see her again she is really bad. i hate her all my life, I always do my class and she don't care about you, she don't let know one to talked in class don't take her class never in your life.
Even she has a tuneup in her face, her wickdness makes her a monster.She is very abusive,even if you do your work,she will make you feel insecure.Please don't take her class, you will regret it.
She is a great teacher and a good person. I had family problems and she was helpful and supportive. I got a B in her class and I did my work. Many students got a D or a F because they did not do the minimum work that the class demanded.
SHE IS AN EXCELLANT TEACHER , U PUT IN THE WORK AND SHE WILL ALWAYS HELP U. TAKE THIS CLASS u will pass and she is very interesting
She talks down to the students. She is on the disciplinary board and loves to remind students who is the boss. there is no speaking of any kind for at leat 1 1/2 hours into the class. She comes late by 15 min every class. she isn't willing to help you. her grading on the test are too harsh. she's a feminist and biased towards men
I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THIS PROFESSOR IN THE FIRST CLASS WHEN SHE TRIED TO PULL A POWER PLOY. HOWEVER ONCE I GOT TO SEE HOW SHE TAUGHT AND HOW SHE ACTUALLY CARES FOR STUDENTS, YOU CANT HELP BUT LIKING HER FOR BEING A GOOD PERSON. WE ARE NOT MEANT TO LIKE OR BE LIKED BY EVERYONE. BUT I THINK YOU SHOULD GIVE HER A CHANCE FIRST.
You start off the semester in the wrong foot. Why establish to everyone from the beginning that you are not to be liked and impose inferiority on others? Your role is of a TEACHER, not of a abuser. An effective teacher translates knowledge into the mind of the student. You take this class, you're on your own. She's late to every single class as wel
HER CLASS IS TERRIBLE, SHE IS ALWAYS LATE TO CLASS, DOESNT KNOW HER STUDENTS AND THEREFORE DOESNT KNOW WHO IS SHE GRADING WHEN IT COMES TO GRADE, SHE DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO GRADE AT ALL, DONT TAKE HER.
Okay, yes she is on a power trip, and yes she is late to every class, and yes she doesn't like questions but....super easy. all exams are based on the review handouts she gives out and homework questions. I never got a textbook and passed every exam just from the blackboard flash cards. One of my easiest A's
I just don't understand this woman. And when you ask her questions, she rudely replies back. I'm basically teaching myself about social problems! Thanks a lot Rivera
This professor is pretty good. I liked her class, she keeps the students interested. She relates a lot of the topics to her outside job besides being a professor. She gives a reasonable amount of work. I would take her again.
This professor is Great! If you read the text book and listen to her lectures you will get a good grade. I got an A- which is great. This class will make you see the world differently. She is a professor that had great experiences that helps her teach the class.
IDC what anyone says I just took her for the summer session and she wasn't bad at all. She just requires a lot of summaries like summarize each paragraph. She only does this to make sure your reading. She was great . If you don't like to study then don't take her, oh wait she's the only professor that gives this class so your effete..
This is the worse classs ever. This professor will be never satisfied I don't like her class and a lot of my classmates dropped it because of her it would be better to take it with another professor DON'T TAKE IT THERE ARE MORE WRITING INTENSIVE
The worst professor ever. DONT TAKE HER she is abusive and she 'll destroy your ego and motivations
Please DON' T TAKE HER
Horrible dont take her !she have a heavy accent and doesnt care if you pass or fail . NOT HELPFUL AT ALL
Good professor just finished taking this class
Ok if you are not good at teaching yourself the subject by reading and rereading you are most likely not going to get a good grade because you are not going to learn anything from her. I just went to class for attendance and right after class I went to the library to read the text book. READ THE TEXT BOOK. READ THE TEXT BOOK. If you don't you fail.
I love this professor. the only thing is she plays no games and she makes you work for your grade which is how it should be. She knows what she is talking about and gives great insight to class content. If you are one who doe not like to read & expects your grade to be handed to you, you will not like her but she is great i've learned a lot.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her...she is WONDER WOMAN and she knows her stuff...don't push her around...she is the boss, just do what she says and you will be fine....
She will help you if show interest in the class, read all the article is very helpful ask question during the class so she can get to know you.
She's a wonderful person if you read her book you pass her class she will help you if you need help
Please keep away from her!
Contrary to popular belief she is really one of the best professors I've taken. Rivera does care set up office meetings, buy and read the chapters of the book, take notes when you read and with those notes in class answer ?, be prepared to participate, a lot of her work comes from definitions, when she repeats that means it will be on the quiz.
Professor Marta Rivera is a tough professor. Sometimes she gives pop quizzes. She gives a quiz after each 2 chapters and then a test from 3 chapters. There are around 4 quizzes and 3 tests. She is very smart and is not that hard if you read the chapters.
You have to make sure you get the book and memorize all of the theories and perspectives. Do a great paper and have great attendance. She's a tough cookie but you can pass if you dedicate your self.
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Prof. Rivera comes off as tough but I think she means well. Prepare to read. There are quizzes every two to three chapters. The quizzes and major exams are somewhat detailed. The questions are not always "multiple guess and you might get it right" kind of questions. Always be prepared before class. You will learn a lot if you stick to it.
I'm an A student and I never blame my professor for any grade I get and I tried really hard in her class simply becuase test grades are 80% of your grade. So if your not a good test taker good luck to you. She gave me a C+ and that is not fair at all I always went to class, particpated , did decent on my quizzes and tests. I should of gotten a B.
Do not take her!!!!!!!
She's a tough cookie but she means well. There's no way you can avoid her class because she's the only one that teaches criminology. What I recommend is just to follow her guidelines and read the chapters because she will call you out to see if you are doing the reading. If you follow these simple steps you will do just fine in her class.
To be honest, before me taking her class everyone told me how bad she was. Don't pay attention to people because I really liked her class. Yes she makes you read, however if you do what you have to do you will do fine. Just do your work and study.
Professor Rivera is an amazing women, she knows what she is doing. There is a lot of quizzes on the chapters and the exams are a huge part of the grade. In my opinion there is a little too much material and she has an accent so it can be hard to understand what she is saying at times.
She is good at explaining and makes concepts easy to understand, but she has a very authoritarian and imposing personality.
There is going to be a lot of reading and I can assure you that if you don't read then you will not pass. Her speciality is giving out quizzes and exams based on the chapters. Personally, I dislike her teaching but sadly she is the only Professor who teaches this class. Tip: use the bathroom BEFORE her class and no electronics at all. Good luck.
Make sure you GO, before you know!
first off make sure you use the bathroom b4 u go to her classs!!!!! shes the only professor that teaches criminology in hostos so try to pass it your first attempt. memorize the definition handouts that she gives ya and in the chapters, pay close attention to the movies. she might put the chapters on blackboard so dnt be quick to buy the book.
She is just a no nonsense person. Before taking the class I was brainswashed to think bad about her and the class but her f you get to know her she is not a bad as everyone say she is. She tells you when she going to give a quiz and if you dont understand she is willing see you in office hours only problem is the bathroom policy. Just read to pas
Not a bad professor. If you read the book then you will be fine. Everything she say is on the exam and quizz. She is strict thats all. Helps you when she sees you failing. Use the bathroom before you go to class as she dont like it when student walk out of the class. 5 point are taken off your finals if you walkout or have cellphones out
She is not a bad professor, strict yes! She asks the whole class if they want to leave early or get the break, make a wise vote. Pay attention to the movies those quizzes will boost your test grades. The quizzes are easy. Make sure you read the chapters, do flash cards and study before the quizzes and finals. Dont panic.
The only way you can aviod this prof is doing a e-permit at another cuny college for this class if you want a good grade. if not be prepared to work alot
I loved her!! She is not a bad professor. She knows what she is teaching and just want us to do our best. She is very strict but thats all. I took her for SOC 101 and SOC 150 and i enjoyed both classes. Everyone that is complaining either doesn't do their work or just expect to pass. This is an easy class if you pay attention and study.
Excellent professor!! Very knowledgeable about what she teaches. She has a very strick personality, but if you do your work you shouldnt have a problem. Read your chapters before class. Study for examns and quizzes, be on time and pay attention to the films. There is plenty of extra credit to boost your exam grades up. I really learned a lot!!
Teaches very minimal in class. Basically you need to read A LOT!! Terrible teacher stay away from her.
She is a very funny teacher. Has sense of humor and will give examples of any unknown term. Before coming to class, be sure to read at least 5 pages from the book to understand what she is talking about.
She is very strict, but all you have to do is pay attention, study the vocab definitions for her exams, and take notes for her films, because most of her extra credit is based on those. Read the chapters or skim them, because she gives extra credit surprisingly if you answer a question that she asks, & no one raises her hand!
very poor attitude, does not give back test to see what you have wrong, says things that should not be said by a professor. I didnt feel comfortable because of her attitude so i didnt look forward to going to her class.
A confusing teachers, doesnt make things clear and doesnt like for you to ask her anything that she thinks she made clear on her confusing syllabus. She gives a capstone assignment that is due at the end of the semester ,Her tutor is not available , hard grader,She is rude and disrespectful. I wouldnt recommend to take get a ePermits Evil
Horrible Professor, you ask her any questions and make you feel like you should know the answer already, she wont understand you. she have a nasty attitude.
I took her in the fall recently and I've received a B+ and honestly Idk how I did with all the stress I had to endure being in her class every Friday. All I can say is be prepared to READDDDD AND STUDY alot of vocabulary words. Basically she tells you what chapters will be on the exams. Yes she is very strict, and sometimes can be very hard on you.
She is the absolute worst professor that I have ever had. I took her online Summer 2020 3 week course. Tried communicating with her via email numerous times to no avail. She takes forever to grade quizzes and when she finally does, it is literally days after the semester has ended. She gives absolutely no feedback on her open ended quizzes.
The worst professor Ive ever had, she is beyond rude. She doesnt even allow students to use the restroom, if so youll have points taken off! She would literally shout you out in front of everyone. She gives a lot of quizzes and talks for days.
Rude, unclear, beyond hard grader.
I think she has been the most tough professor, no condiseration at all. You must read before the class, pay attention. Even during pandemic she wss not been comunicative at all and as grader she is very tough too. Stay away
Her grading criteria is terrible, you can't go to the bathroom if you need to because she is & about it and will call you out in front of everyone. She looks like the lead with from Hocus Pocus.
Stay away from her. She never responds to your email. She will grade exams before she grades any of the assignments. So you don't even have a chance to fix the mistakes you did initially. Apparently, if one line seems copied, she will grade 0 for full answer. No consideration even during pandemic! Posts assignment without proper instructions.
The teacher is HORRIBLE. No wonder why you'll see a bad review on this prof.
honestly, she shouldn't be a professor at all, when you send her an email, she can take up to 7 days to respond to your email. she does not explain the homework, even if you study a lot she will make sure that you fail her class, and if you wanna fail in any class I recommend you to take her. (she is unprofessional )
have never fail a class but her class. couldnt complete one exam because it logged me out . I know it was not her fault but sent her screenshots she refused to let me take it again after i did all the assignments !
I've heard a lot about this professor, even my advisor warned me about how tough of a grader she is and she has no problem failing students. Honestly just do what you have to do for her class you won't really have a problem. Her downfall is she doesn't answer emails as fast, she doesn't post all your grades from ur assignments.
I heqrd about this Professor befire I took her and she is horrible. She does not state that she dies not grade weekly assignments. You definitely need to read to pass her quizzes or test. She does not review anything at all. She also takes a long time to email back and is very rude when she does so as well as in her announcements.
The worst Professor I have ever taken in my life. Not even the son of flash could take her class, all her tests and quizzes they are with time limits and sometimes it is a question per minute. If you ask her to give you to do a assigment you missed she says no or if it doesn't have to be done at the end of the course. Basically, that is a zero.
Very hard to please, a tough grader. Is fast to respond from emails but not really caring or helpful.
She had dozens of complaints because she's ruined GPAs like crazy. She's very tough and does NOT CARE about your life outside of school. She NEVER responds and asks for communication.
I beg anyone DO NOT take her class. SHE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! She does not care about your personal life she test extremely heavy homework load heavy. She does not like to be contacted she will tell you if it is in the syllabus and you ask her a question she will not answer she is not sympathetic nor compasssionate.
Martha is the WORST professor I have encountered. Gives H.W and does not grade it. Crazy videos with crazy questions with little points are not worth the effort. LONG exams. So RUDE, she supervisor of sc, WOW. I only went to office hours one time. She was like "iuju did the rats ate your tongues" people were afraid to say anything, her reply rude.
Dont take this class if you can
The worst professor there is at Hostos if you ask me. I don't understand her level of wanting to teach when she is disrespectful and talks to her students like were friends on the street. Very tough grader, you're going to be timed, while taking every quiz. DROP HER CLASS IMMEDIATELY.
What was I thinking? Rivera is the only professor to teach criminology at Hostos, which I don't understand why. My god, she is such a tough grader. Every quiz and exam gets a time limit. If you think you are not going to pass, you better withdraw from her classes. The only way to pass is to read and take very good notes. Stay away from her.
Professor Rivera's class was pretty interesting because of the topics she made us study. There was so much reading to take in and study. Be ready to read and take notes because the quizzes are timed.
I took this class asynchronous. Every Tuesday a quiz was given and the instructor also administered midterms and exams both were only accessible on the scheduled day. Communication with the instructor through email or messages was discouraged, as she directed students to refer to the syllabus for any information. Choose another professor.
Took her soc 101 class over the summer, it was meh. Read from a textbook all the time and was graded primarily off homework from the textbook. The short answer questions we did have she seems to be a harsh grader with. Her communication sucks! She never answers emails, is unresponsive and her colleagues will make excuses for her when asked
Rivera is a terrible human being who is on a power trip and even worse ofa professor.I would highly recommend Hostos to re-train her. Why do Colleges even retain "professors" who cannot teach. Maybe take away some of her roles to humble her. Avoid her classes bc I guarantee you'll regret it too. Waste of time, waste of money, waste of resources.
There wasn't any homework unless you count the extra credit, the weekly questions are optional, she doesn't answer emails immediately, she's not going to let you make up tests without a doctors note and yeah... she has an attitude. Whatever bro. I got a D because I missed a bunch of tests, not because her class was hard. The end.
Professor Rivera was honestly very amazing. You definitely have to work for your grade though. She is very fair and gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.
Honestly, do you work. Study, ask questions and show up to class. This course is for adults who are serious about their learning- self-starters. If you are not, don't take the class. You don't get grades, you earn them.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
36%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.59 avg changeRatings by Course
150
5.0
(1)SOC0000
5.0
(1)SOC150200A
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4.5
(2)DOC150
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150
5.0
854621
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WI1234
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SOC000
5.0
SOCIWI
5.0