3.7

Mary Texiera

Sociology - California State University San Bernardino

3.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
97
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3.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.9
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93%

Would Retake

97

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What Students Say

One of my favorite professors in the Sociology Department

SOC336 - 5.0 rating

HORRIBLE Professor (who I am reporting)

SCSI316 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

67%

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A: 10
A-: 3
A+: 2
Not sure yet: 1
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SOC336
May 5, 2004

Dr. Texiera is the best instructor I have ever had. She is my insperation. She is an accomplished Black woman who is involved in her community, and she is living proof that you can be anything you want to be.

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SOCSCIEN
May 11, 2004

No Comments

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SOC
Jun 5, 2004

one of the best teachers i have ever had. she has made me more aware and not so naive about the world around me.

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RACEANDRACISM
Dec 11, 2004

Please listen to her, but remember that there is always teo sides of a story... She always uses facts but the inferences she makes from those facts are opinions and please don't confuse the two.

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ALLHERCLASSES
Dec 26, 2004

Dr. Texiera is the best professor I have ever had she has made a huge difference in how I look at things in life. She is a beautiful, intelligent woman who many of us can learn from. She has experience and education which makes her that much more knowledgeable. Her race and racism class is a must

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SOC316
Feb 22, 2005

Take RACE and RACISM it will change your life...SHE will change your life. She is the best professor at CSUSB...every school neeeds her.

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SSCI
Mar 4, 2005

acts as if she knows more than she does

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SOC180
Mar 9, 2005

discussed topics that you never really think about...really interesting, tests were easy, note cards were a pain in the butt

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SOC100
Mar 22, 2005

Dr. Texeira was awesome. She is a very intelligent woman who brings up important issues in her class. just do your homework, come to class, and take good notes and you'll get a good grade.

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SOC441
Mar 28, 2005

She is absolutely the best professor ever!!!! She talks about what is real.

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SOC101
Apr 4, 2005

No Comments

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ALLCLASSES
Apr 7, 2005

She is the one of the best teachers I have ever come in contact with... She has changed my life for the better.

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SOCSSCI
Apr 19, 2005

This professor is amazing. She is a brilliant woman and you can learn so much from her, especially if you have an open mind. Take her classes, they rock.

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SSCI316
Grade: A-
May 13, 2005

No Comments

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SSCI316
May 17, 2005

This techer really knows what she is talking about im glad that i got to take her class

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SOC180
May 27, 2005

This was a good class to take. She expected you to do a lot of reading and writing for the note cards, but it was worth it. Her tests were not bad, was all from lectures and reading. She taught me a lot a I recommend her to anyone.

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SOC
Jul 19, 2005

No Comments

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SOC441
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2005

really an awesome professor who knows her stuff and is very passionate about it. I love her classes and the way she always uses films to bring out every topic.

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY100
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

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ALLCLASSES
Aug 31, 2005

Prof Texiera is the best professor ive ever had. NO DOUBT...she always tells it like it is..and the way she confronts students when their out of line is always hilarious...

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SOCIOLOGY
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2005

she was tight

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SOC180
Sep 1, 2005

She offended several students in the class while expressing her views various topics. However, the matieral she presents is very interesting. Dont take her class if you are unable to read 30 pages per night, and do notecards on the reading...

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SOCIOLOGY100
Sep 1, 2005

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RACEANDRACISM
Sep 26, 2005

No Comments

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SSCI316
Oct 21, 2005

No Comments

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SOCIOLOGY
Oct 25, 2005

Very offensive toward my beliefs

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SOCIOLOGY
Oct 25, 2005

Profressor Texeria can best be summed up as one who believes what she is teaching (which is good for a sociologist). Don't expect anyone to pander to your opinions. You will learn a great deal from one of her classes. The readings are quite complex, and require a lot of attention. The class isn't too difficult if you nail the reading. Overall, I recommend one of her classes.

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MANY
Oct 27, 2005

great professor just don't expect and easy ride

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SOC180
Nov 10, 2005

I had Texiera my fist quarter here and I purposely signed up for her SOC 100 class. She is a great teacher and expects you to work hard. I learned a lot from her class. It is easy to get a good grade if you want it.

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SOC100
Jan 12, 2006

This woman has an agenda! If you are not african american and female just forget it, SHE WILL NOT LIKE YOU. She fronts her agenda every chance she gets. Very biased and does not allow for discussion.

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SOC100
Jan 13, 2006

reading text required, very biased presentation of information

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SOC180
Jan 24, 2006

I acutally enjoyed her class. Being that a lazy person that I am, I never wanted to do the reading. The assinged weekly reading was sometimes treacherous. The key to passing her class is just to DO the weekly assingment. I ended getting a 13 out of 20 on the final and still walked out with a B+. Take her class!!!

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SOC100
Feb 9, 2006

This teacher is a bleeding heart liberal. She said that her self in class. Her agenda is very clear. Its is anti-White, anti-Christian(religious) and anti-family. All I learned in that class was her very biased opion. If you hold any traditional values she will not like you and won't let you talk in class.

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SOC101
May 1, 2006

This professor is so bias. She needs to get off her soap box. She completly anti white and anti christian. She doesn't care if you want to say anything that might callenge her thoughts. If you believe in what she says and follow it then you can get a good grade.

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SSCI316
Jun 15, 2006

Easy! Just do the hw every thursday by midnight and you will be passing! He had some great debates in class! She just likes to stir up the class with racial issues! She is not bias!! She equally explains the history of every race... and I believe she is a christian!

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SSCI316
Jun 21, 2006

This professor is very closed minded and will shoot down any opinions or thoughts that do not go along with what she believes. She is totally liberally biased and thinks that the term "illegal immigrant" is ****? Avoid this class if you can.

5.0
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RACERACISIMCR
Jun 26, 2006

GREAT professor!!! People who are close minded will have a hard time with her classes. Its outrageous that people say she is **** etc etc. I am white and she has been nothing but kind and helpful to me. Loved her classes! Looked forward to them and they were very interesting!

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BLKFM01
Mar 13, 2007

Being a black female, I found this teacher to be rude and offensive. She makes no apologies either. Good for her.

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SSCI316
Apr 18, 2007

Dr. Texeira is a great professor. She is a phenomenal woman, I would take her classes again and again.

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SOC01
May 1, 2007

You know what Dr.T is strait forward. She tells you what she expects and how to go about doing it.If your lazy and looking for an easy way out..take another class. I received an A in her class with ease..Do all the weekly assignments and do extra credit just in case and you will pass. I know for sure you will never be bored!Good Luck!

5.0
2.0
SOC590
Jun 26, 2007

What a GREAT instructor! She has great discussions and most everyone participates. Highly recommended! Fun outings.

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SSCI316
Apr 24, 2008

She might be the worst teacher I have ever had. She is very one sided, doesn;t care about your opinion and believes that white people are evil...And she will let you know it. We were forced to go to a walk-a-thon for her organization, and we had to pay! Paying for a grade?!?! Lovely! DO NOT TAKE HER!

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SSCI316
May 20, 2008

AMAZING TEACHER LOVED HER!!!!!!! VERY KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT THE SUBJECT, VERY HELPFUL!!!!

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SSCI316
Aug 28, 2008

I had never had a teacher pull something like this before. Either donate to her charity or give up 15% of your grade. I got much of the class to contact the Dean and she was forced to offer some poorly thought out alternatives so that she could avoid getting herself and the University in major trouble.Honestly the worst teacher ever. Take NE1 else

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SSCI306
Aug 28, 2008

Honestly, i feel like this class was a waste of time. never felt that way about a class before this one. i felt like she was teaching the class to be ****. she's missing the whole concept of the class. Not a good teacher, the worst i've ever had.

3.0
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RACERACI
Aug 28, 2008

I can only imagine Sociology majors and her T.A.'s giving her good reviews. She can't control her class. It's a free for all with 250 people. Besides, she required us to pay for our "Walk-a-Thon" grades. It was right in the sylabus. Pay and recieve an A for 15% of the class. Thats Bull. She might be good in Soc classes, but NOT in Race + Racism.

2.0
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SSCI306
Sep 5, 2008

As a professor, I didn't care for her much. She is VERY bias. There is a lot of reading. As long as you do the reading assignments, you will pass with flying colors.

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SOC590
Mar 28, 2009

Excellent professor...

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SSCI316
Jun 18, 2009

Easy!This teacher was super easy to me. She gave tons of extra credit so take advantage. She has like 6 T.A.s who grade your work which I think they had graded easy becuz I wrote whatever on a book review & got full credit. She has you go on a WalkaThon for 100 easy pts. Attendance is 100pts.I didnt even study the final and got 5 wrong. Great Prof!

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SOC100
Nov 1, 2009

Her class was pretty good. The test is on nothing but her lecture which she does not post on blackbored. 2 midterms and 1 final, all online. weekly analysis of a film and the chapters. Overall not bad, but if your not open minded to accept all opinions you WILL have problems getting along with her. She is very opinionated. Overall not bad at all

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SOC100
Dec 27, 2009

Easiest class EVER!!! She needs to make it more challenging. She gave so much extra credit. This is college there should not be any extra credit! All tests were online so you could look up every answer and get 100%. Hmwk every week sucked and she was bias against types of people.

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SOC301
Apr 1, 2010

This class was very easy! The assignments are straight forward...There is one homework assignment a week, and one three page paper. The tests are online open book. My only complaint is it felt like she hates white people. It was very uncomfortable at times.

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SSCI316
May 6, 2010

What I disliked from the class was how the teacher presents her personal viewpoints as facts and quickly shuts down anyone who has a differing opinion. Also she frequently recites facts that are entirely wrong or are taken out of context to support her arguments.

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SSCI316
Jun 15, 2010

We attended a viewing of Howard Zinn's film for class. I looked up Zinn's Wikipedia before to understand him better. Texiera gave the introduction speech to this film, and I was horrified to find out that she took her speech word for word from the Wikipedia article. That basically sums up the entire class

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SSCI306
Jul 23, 2010

Best teacher ever. she's extremely easy. she gives out a lot of extra credit. Her test are simple not hard at all. she does give out alot of homework weekly. but its all from the reading of the textbook and the chapters are short.

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SOC100
Dec 12, 2010

Overall super easy class. Midterms and finals online so you could basically use your notes or your books. weekly HW assignments due every staurday which included the reading for the week and a film if there was one. only worth little points though, but don't slack or you'll miss our on easy points.

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SOC100
Dec 17, 2010

Easy class HAVE to go to class or youll miss alot, MAX 1pg of hw due saturdays from the book or film she assigns. Midterms&finals on BB (openbook) Shes funny when it comes to lectures also, recommend!!

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SOC100
Jan 2, 2011

You must go to class everyday. She takes roll. Must take notes and she gives lots of extra credit! Homework is really easy, she loves debates and she is real cool. Her test are all online. I say if you need to take sociology or any other class take her as your teacher. She is an Easy A.

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SSCI316
Jun 6, 2011

love her.. take her!! very easy, fun, and interesting class

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SSCI316
Jun 16, 2011

This class is not hard, but there is a large amount of busy work. But if you show up everyday (attendance is 1/4 of your grade) do all your homework and her service learning project you can get at least a strong B in the class Make sure you meet the writing length requirements is she tell you 1 1/2 pages do at least at or she will give you a zero

4.0
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SSCI316
Jun 20, 2011

Okay there is a lot of work but nothing hard. Do the service project it seems like a lot but if you take a friend then it goes quick and its only one saturday! Attend class worth a lot. Take notes cause there not on Bb. Do weekly hw and meet pg requirements! Overall nothing hard at all. Lectures are very good. Take her for an easy A!

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ALLSOCI
Jul 9, 2011

Dr. T was my professor and mentor in undergrad and thanks to her I was a McNair scholar, I went to a great grad school (USC) and I am now a professor of Sociology! She changed my life and taught me so much. She is AMAZING! However, she did ruin movies for me, because now I always look at characterization and stereotypes ;( but it was worth it!

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SSCI316
Jul 25, 2011

She is a good teacher and I will be taking her again in the next quarter. No laptops, and she tends to change her course outline a lot but overall I enjoy her and her passion for teaching and the current budget crisis.

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SSCI316
Aug 2, 2011

all exams were online, make sure you do every assignment and attend every class...they add up quick..one saturday thing that all you do is walk ..super easy...you might leave the clss angry at her everyday..

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SCI04
Aug 7, 2011

She is awesome! Speaks her mind, but truly informs students about Race and Racism; keeps you entertained. I was always excited to go to class. Her class educated me beyond in the classroom and I can truly say changed my way of thnking of the world around. If you care you will easily pass this class. Just attend class to turn in attendance card.

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SSCI306
Oct 7, 2011

The class overall was extremely easy, it's HER that is the problem. She is NOT a good teacher to be teaching this course. She is EXTREMELY biased, hypocritical, and IGNORANT. She cannot stand criticism so if you even try to defend your ideals she'll shut you down. It's unbelievable. Have fun paying for your grade too.

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SSCI306
Oct 13, 2011

Awful professor and terrible class. She is incredibly biased and makes you earn grades by donating money to her causes. Brings too many of her opinions into class and turns students against each other. She is the MOST unprofessional teacher at CSUSB

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SOC100
Nov 16, 2011

she is a funny teacher, that really makes you think. extra credit offered do it. go to her office hours get to know her it will be the best thing u do. easiest A i got.

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GSS100
Dec 5, 2011

She has an interesting style of teaching. She cannot stay on topic, she always drifts off onto different subjects. The class discussions and things she drifts off into are very interesting and controversial though. She knows her subject and material very well, shes not new to the game. You can definitely learn a lot.

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SOC100
Jan 10, 2012

Midterms and Final are open notes, weekly assignments and extra credit! Very easy and interesting class!

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SOC341
Jun 22, 2012

To get an A you have to do everything, but don’t worry it’s not graded harshly. I would be surprised if 80% of the stuff is ever read. Take this class

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SOC101
Dec 10, 2012

Amazing interesting teacher ! Her lectures were always filled with laughs. 2 midterms 1 final. Put details into your study guides & not just the basics & you'll be fine . I had an A all quarter but on the final it brought me to 88% . Overall great class& professor!

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SOC100
Dec 11, 2012

Professor Texiera is very nice and kind. She has weekly assignments but are very easy, her exams are all open note and simple if you review before the exams. At times the lectures are completely out of topic but they are funny overall. Take her!

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SOC100
Feb 25, 2013

I didn't care for her, but she does explain the material real well.

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SSCI316
Apr 7, 2013

She has an inflated view of self importance. Students are there because they have to be, its a capstone. She prohibits electronic devices in classes and attendance is mandatory. You also have to pay for you grade by attending a walk-a-thon. The class is an utter waste of time.

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SOC100
Dec 1, 2013

She is a great professor! Gives study guides and goes over them during class. She does count attendance.

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SSCI316
Grade: A-
Jun 14, 2014

What a great class! She is very helpful and knowable about the subject. Yes she has assignments due every week and yes you have a choice to do the walk-a-thon (which you don’t have to walk) or a four page paper, which one would you have done. This class makes you want to get involve in the community. I am glad I took this class.

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SOC100
Dec 11, 2014

Need to BUY the book, you'll have to write a critical summary about the readings up every week on chp. of the book, their are sometimes a film where you also have to write about (films aren't boring). Go to every session class (counts attendance,Easy points) that can make a difference in your grade. Test can be kinda tricky but overall its easy.

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SCSI316
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

She is the worst teacher I have ever taken. My head was exploding after every class from the falsehoods, opinions, and judgements she made. She presents only one side, and most of the time it's not even factual. She's biased, this class should be called: all white people are evil, America is evil, republicans are evil and communism is amazing.

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SOC336
Mar 25, 2015

One of my favorite professors in the Sociology Department! She is such a helpful professor! Her lectures are super interesting, because she has so much knowledge on the history of this subject. Her lectures are very interactive, because she enjoys listening to students opinions. You are guaranteed a good grade if you show up to every lecture!

5.0
1.0
SOC336
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2015

Great professor. I love her. I have taken her whenever I could. Do the work and you will be fine. Not a hard class at all. She does require some reading material and it is needed if she does assign it. Attendance is mandatory, she grades you everyday for it but its worth it. Life changing course.

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SSCI316
Jun 25, 2015

Weekly HW, tests on random facts, posts study guide (90% not on tests) AFTER you do the homework, making you go back & rereadwatch a 2nd time to find random facts, will not post power point to blackboard,volunteering: 4 hours, $20, last years convoluted ambiguous syllabus, does swear, most recent material is 40 yrs old, & has power point typos.

5.0
3.0
SOC590
Grade: A
Feb 23, 2016

I love this class. She's great and her class is great. I actually enjoy going to class. I say take her! I'm really glad I did!

1.0
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SCSI316
Jun 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE Professor (who I am reporting). Extra Credit and a huge project (which is 20$ already) can be bought! Donating to a charity which has NOTHING to do with racism earns you E.C. She had 5+ TAs doing all the work for her, so things got messy. Attendance is taken by flashcards. Can't use cut out paper btw! HAS to be a flashcard.

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SSCI316
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2016
Would take again

She is a lovely and kind professor. Weekly homework. Quizzes and exams are online. Take a good note and you will pass with an A

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SOC336
Grade: A
May 31, 2017
Would take again

passionate about the subject.

Amazing lectures
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SOC100
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

She is a really good professor. She really tries to interact with the class and make it interesting .The class itself is pretty easy , you get weekly hw which is just answering questions to the book which is pretty interesting

Clear grading criteria
Caring
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1.0
SOC100
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

She's really nice and funny. Assignments are based on the book and is due every Saturday . Midterm was open note test

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Hilarious
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1.0
SOC100
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

Easy class and very nice

Hilarious
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SOC100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

She gives out a lot of reading assignments but mid term is easy it is all based off the readings. The Midterm is based on one of the books you need to buy and the final is about the textbook. She provides lots of extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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SSCI316
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2019
Would take again

Awesome Professor who gives great lectures. Class consists of weekly homework assignments and three exams. She offers up to 20 points of extra credit.

Amazing lectures
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SOC100
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

I loved how blunt she was about everything she felt was right and not right. Do NOT talk during her lecture or she will call you out. She loved hearing comments about how students felt and it felt like she truly cared. Lectures are super interesting!!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
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SOCIOLOGY100
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Texiera is an amazing professor who enjoys to teach the subject. Overall there is hw every week as well as readings, there is a mid term on a book and final(cumulative) o the textbook, and service hours(4hours) was required for the class. Dr. Texiera explains topics in depth and also will give extra credit.

Accessible outside class
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2.0
SOC100
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2020
Would take again

I loved her. Great professor, easy A. She really enjoys teaching and she makes the lectures interesting. There are exams but you are able to use your notes (so take notes).Weekly homework assignments on the reading. And you have to do participation for points outside of class.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
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SSCI316
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2021
Would take again

I took this class spring 2021 online. She assigns a book to read and has questions to go along with the chapters (midterm)Then we had weekly films and a one page review, and lecture videos (Q&A final) Theres no way you can fail unless you don't do the work, don't expect to pass without doing anything. Follow the rules and you''ll pass. Easy A

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
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3.0
SSCI3160
May 10, 2021
Would take again

Midterm is open notes. 5 CORP meetings & 2 extra credit. Homework weekly. After midterm its a film summary weekly. She canceled the final (bless her heart) and just had us turn in the study guide questions. For the CORP meetings it is mandatory to put 3160 after your name or you wont get credit. I recommend this professor and would take again!

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
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2.0
SOC4410
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2021
Would take again

Excellent teacher. You'll love her class. Very interesting

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
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