very funny and class is enjoyable to go to

You have to write a lot of papers, be ready. Have to write a 20 pg research paper too. Did I say write a lot.

This class is awesome! It's really interesting and fun and you get to study issues that apply to you. It's a great class!

wonderful teacher - makes class entertaining. Grades fair.

Great prof for athletes she'll go easy on you if you have to miss class for school trips

I Love her!! Shes super funny, and a blast!! I totally recommend her! Shes so fun, and the class is just really interesting! Coming from her, things make total sense. She definitely makes me laugh!! You are missing out if you dont take this class!!!

very entertaining

She is awesome! She doesnt teach out of a text book but out of real life situations. If you go to class(which is fun) and do the readings you will get an A.

Very very very nice lady. Always brings humor in to class and makes you memorize concepts not like facts and such. Keeps you intrested in class, usually dont have to do the readings if you go to class, and still get B's on all the tests.

She's great! I never laughed so hard in class before...she really makes things interesting. Also, there's only 2 papers-she tells you exactly what she's looking for. Tests are REALLY easy if you read (doesn't use a text book) and attend class. GREAT PROF

She made class fun because talked about things that everyone already knew the answer to...things that happened in every day life. her tests are extreemly easy, no studying required.

Easy and fun class-good one to take if you need a break from the normal classroom atmosphere. discuss real life situations which helps relate info...very funny-talked about some...interesting concepts

Great teacher, Easy and fun. Love to listen to her she makes class interesting for me. Tests are great but don't miss a class or you miss out and make sure you read before class

Dr. Stalp is a very funny lady! I love going to class she brings up concepts that you love to talk about. Tests are easy, there are 2 papers and a ground project. Papers are kinda hard, take time on them. she is VERY helpful, you takes time our for your questions. Highluy suggest her! Great Clas

Stalp keeps things relevant to our everyday lives. She utilizes materials that are interesting. She is flexible and understanding to students needs. She does expect her students to be up to par on her several short dail course readings though.

we have really fun discussions and she is a funny person. go to class cuz most of the test is about things we do in class. she rules take her!

Funny and interesting teacher. Lots of writing involved but as long as you agree with her you'll get a good grade on them. The weighting scale can hurt your overall grade...

she is so awesome! take a class with her if you get a chance! Very cool, smart, and funny! Prepare to work, but preapre to be entertained as well :-)

Great professor! She is always fun and interesting and brings up great discussions! Three tests and a few papers but they aren't too bad! I highly recommend taking her class!

Very good prof. Learned a lot and I really didn't care coming in. She speaks at your level. Awesome prof. Highly recommend to take her!!!!

As long as you agree with her ideas, you'll do fine. If not, look out because all other ideas are "evil" and will be graded much lower even with good arguments. She thinks she's great. Sometimes class was interesting and is pretty easy, but look out if you have your own opinion!

She was a great teacher to take. She made the class interesting and was very funny. The tests are a bit hard so make sure you study and read/go over the books she requires for the class.

I don't know where people say she is hard or dislikes you for what you believe. She made class so fun you wanted to attend. She has some awesome opinions and Ideas it really makes you realize things. Tests are not that hard. Readings are fun things to read. Def take her she is awesome.

Dr. Stalp is one of the best UNI has to offer- she knows what she's talking about and she knows how to make a class fun. One of the most open minded professors I've had. She's very helpful and will explain a concept to you in terms that you can understand. Tests are pretty straight forward and her papers let you decide what you want to write about.

Dr. Stalp is a great professor! I look forward to every class. She's smart, funny, and makes me think.

Fun and interesting class, she made the concepts easy to understand and tests were fairly easy. Must attend though, attendence is taken!

Great professor, really learned a lot and would recomend her to anyone

Dr. Stalp was a good teacher. She makes class lectures very interesting. Read the readings before class, it will help you in the long run. There are two papers of 5 pages and one presentation. A few tests, but nothing too difficult. Participate and attend class because she takes attendance!

Dr. Stalp rocks! She expects us to talk and discuss society as it IS a sociology class, after all. Her class has made me rethink a lot about the world. Totally recommend the class!

Dr. Stalp is a wonderful teacher and ginuinely cares about her students. She wants you to do well, and is always available if you have questions. I would highly recomend taking a class with her, she is interesting and makes the class fun and interesting.

I loved Prof. Stalp! She made class interesting and fun. I was not a fan of the 8 page papers though...the tests were not that hard. All in all I liked her and the class.

I think Stalp was a decent teacher, don't judge her on these other comments. She does have 2 10 page papers, and 4 tests. As long as you go to class and do the readings, there is no reason you wont get a B. She loves what she teaches and has very strict rules, but it makes it easy to write the papers because you know exactly what she wants

Okay, seriously? If you hate Dr. Stalp, YOU are the one in denial. I have taken several classes with her-I make it a POINT to. She is an AMAZING teacher: very smart and helpful. If you do homework and work (THE POINT OF GOING TO COLLEGE IN THE FIRST PLACE) you'll do amazingly well in her class. If you don't like her, drop out of UNI.

She is a very nice teacher and the class is interesting. There is alot of reading but it is easy. This class was very interesting, but sometimes alot of work.

very intelligent & nice woman but lost respect for her by her work-load demands! nothing wrong with high expectations (we are at college)but there is something wrong with reading long(boring)texts that are never discussed, expecting a 25pg essay exam to be perfect when we have one week to do it(midterm week), & must believe that its our ONLY class!

She is a very nice professor and knows what she is talking about. She is very helpful with any questions you may have and loves creativity. Usually if you can back up what you believe there is really no wrong answer and she accepts that. She loves to talk through most of the class but definitely makes the class interesting. Great professor!

Dr. MARYBETH Stalp is AMAZING!

I really liked her. She is passionate about what she teaches and gets into it. Attendance is super important but the topics made me want to come and learn about them. The books were actually really interesting.

I come to every class ready to laugh. She makes class awesome, and I think she is hilarious. I really like the way she incorporates pop culture into the learning process, like episodes of The Simpsons or teenage movies. Don't listen to anyone else on here; she is awesome. Best professor I have ever had, seriously. Do yourself a favor and take her!

I actually loved this class. Professor Stalp is extremely nice and accessible and is very clear when explaining something about the reading. There is only one 5 page paper, in ASA format, so really, it doesn't take that long to write. Great class with a great professor. I strongly recommend this class and professor!

I almost didn't take her class because of the negative comments about her on this website, but I am so glad that I did end up taking it. She is the best professor I have ever had at UNI. There are some readings but it is worth the effort. Please don't make the mistake of listening to the negative comments; you won't regret taking her class.

Yes, Dr. Stalp will constantly remind you that this is a bad source to find out about your profs, but I personally really enjoyed her class. She involves students in lectures, which makes them far less boring, and the readings are interesting for the most part. Tests are easy if you do the readings, I got B+s on all 4. Would recommend:)

At first she looked like she would be a supper monster. Once I understood that that is her way of humor and that she is super smart I liked her. Her tests are easy and her papers (2) are kinda harder, not bad. I went into office hours to talk about things and she liked me and I would recommend taking her class!

Stalp is very funny and her lectures are enjoyable. although She is VERY hard when it comes to grading the 2 papers, she is very specific and you must use proper grammar,etc. she is very full of her self and her tests are ok, if you read then i am sure you will do good, but there is SO much reading! overall she is okay!

She's my favorite prof. Some students don't like her because she is controversial and doesn't take any crap from students. She goes through the principles of soc. in an organized and interesting way. Her class is never boring. The reading, tests, and papers aren't that hard. If you actually want to think in class, choose her.

I am a social work major and took intro to soc. I learned so much from Stalp and her class is one i would highly recommend. She wants you to learn and she cares about out learning. One of my favorite classes. Tests are fine if you do the readings and take notes. Great class

Despite the fact that it is the end of the semester and I am still terrified of her, i am glad that she was my teacher. YES, she is strict, loud, and in your face. But she is also intelligent, humorous, and fun! Study for the tests (they aren't too hard), read the 2 assigned books, 2 research papers are HUGE so don't put them off. Take her class!

Class lectures and information presented are interesting. Dr. Stalp is very knowledgeable and, although the class was difficult, I learned a lot.

Dr. Stalp makes class fun. I look forward to coming to class because she shows interesting videos and her lectures are very fun often involving the class. If you read the assigned readings you will ace the tests. It's time consuming, but very interesting. Take this professor!

Very fun and interesting class. Heavy reading every class. But the lectures are fun and she goes over the material throughly. Videos and powerpoints with engaging conversations. Tests SUPER easy, IF you read, take notes and don't miss.

Awesome teacher. As long as you SHOW UP TO CLASS you will be fine on the 4 tests. No homework, just reading. Fun activities in class.

She is an extremely difficult teacher. Even though this is an upper level course, she requires you do to do work a graduate student would have to do. She is a difficult grader and picks out every little thing about your paper. Never take her, she is hard and it sucks. I work so hard in that class and it does not even pay off. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!

There are readings due every class, however, it IS college so you will HAVE TO read for any class. Most find her annoying, but I find her hilarious! Very interesting lectures. I learn something interesting every class! LOVE

MB Stalp is extremely knowledgeable in sociological theories, and she is concerned with students realizing that they can be seen in anything. There is quite a bit of reading required, but not absolutely necessary. As a soc major, you have to take this class with her, so be ready to work and demonstrate understanding of theory.

Lecturer was not boring. Engaged all of the class.

The person below must have gotten a bad grade on the papers we got back yesterday. Also, a professor mentioning they are a feminist -- in a sociology course -- means nothing in terms of their performance. Anyway, Dr. Stalp expects respect and she will return it if you give it. She tries her best to make theory fun.

Dr. Stalp is a fantastic professor who keeps it real. She is very laid back and knowledgeable in her field. I have high respect for her and will take more classes with her! Highly recommend taking this class.

Great professor who expects great work. Dr. Stalp is knowledgeable about her field and will give it to you straight. She can be a tough grader, but its always meaningful feedback and is willing to help on other assignments. Wants to get to know you and gives solid advice. If you want to learn, this is the class to take!

If you lack emotional intelligence, perhaps do not take a course with Dr. Stalp. She is witty and engaging in her lectures, but I would agree aggressive with the material. As a sociology professor should be imo. This course covers serious stuff with real life applications. Dr. Stalp challenges you to be aware of your social impact.