He was a great teacher.. He once had a guest speaker with regards to Music therapy..it was really good!

Hello, people, what's wrong with you? This teacher is my favourite of all times. I got an A in summer, and I do agree, he's hard, but jeez, he's been such an interesting personality, that even a year after I took his course I still recall his lectures sometimes and regret I'm not in sociology field

This was my favorite class all semester. I will admit most students were very intimidated by him and he may not seem approachaable but he is the nicest smartest most helpful teacher i have had so far. There was depth in his lectures and he tried to really convey deep meaningful material to the stude

Professor Vivian has the most facinating personality. He is a deep thinker with a judement free attitude toward his students. All the written work was worth it and i wish he taught more classes so i could take him every semester.

Great Prof. one of the best, but i do agree he does give a lot of work. Do the readings. He is intimidating at the beginning, most of the class drop out when i took the course, but if you like a challenge sign up and i wish you good luck. Nice guy,Vey Intillegent and his lectures have good meaning.

Very fun class and great professor. He will really enlighten you on some really deep subjects. Do what the syllabus says and you'll get an A. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR VIVIAN IS GREAT.

Vivian is so tremendously wonderful. If you are just in school to f**k off and get by then dont take him. If you love school and love learning new things about yourself and the world take him!

Vivian is GREAT! Sure he goes off on tangents, but they all apply to the material. Who likes boring stiffs that just stick to their little notes. Vivian is better than that.

Vivian uses real life examples to illustrate his point rather than sticking to text book material. His classes are incredible, so interesting. I recommend it.

Dr Vivan is a wonderful man who loves the subject of counseling and enjoys sharing his information. His test aren't to hard and the assignments are generally fun and of the student's own choice. Lectures are VERY disorganized and the stories he tells are often not related to the subject. he's cool, and I learned a lot. Great guy to learn from.

Dr. Vivian is a great professor who loves teaching sociology. He is always available for any helpful ideas. If you start early in the sememster and do the work, it is very easy. Just try to do one or two articles a week and get an early start. His tests are a little difficult so try doing the readings with the schedule. Overall, he is cool.

Dr. Vivian is ok. yeah he makes u do BIG projects with a LOT of articles, but if u just work hard on it.. im sure you'll do good. I got an A, and i ddnt even expect it. He does a lot of talking in class. Tests are ok, not really related to lecture. u need to have perfect attendance in order to get the 50 ponits.

OK,...Dr V is a bit excentric, also, he's more than a little egoentric, smug, self righteous,... However, this man cares about what he does, he believes you should work hard to EARN a good grade. Personally, he's a bit difficult and cranky, but if you do the work (and there is quite a bit-sometimes overwhelming), you will recieve a fair grade.

He is a real good talker, and really cares about what he is teaching. However he just talks and talks leaving you wondering as to what he just said. His tests are hard and he requires alot of reading!

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One of the most influential experiences of my life.

ur cool!!! hehe.

HE IS A REALLY NICE MAN, I'D TAKE HIM AGAIN. I LIKE THE APRROACH HE TAKES TO TEACH WHICH IS A GENERAL UP-FRONT APPROACH. HE IS A BIT ECENTRIC BUT LOOK AT THE TOPIC. AND IF YOU JUST DO THE WORK AND READ THE INCREDITABLE SMALL AMOUNT OF READS HE GIVES, YOU FINE.

Good guy!

brilliant and sexy!

he is a great teacher. well dont take him, if looking for an easy A. cos he is a lecturer with a high standard and great momentum. he knows his subject. this class socialized me to a great deal, i learnt alot.he is very helpful, he thought me how to be responsible of a given job.he is a great teacher indeed. if u want to learn, then take him..

he keeps the class fun but if ur lazy on projects, dont take him - he has a very long and time-taking project. he's approachable and knows his stuff well...

yawwwwnnnn!!!!!

Great guy! I enjoyed his lectures. Tests are open book, you will do ok if you have good study skills. Assignments were difficult, you must enjoy writing.

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If you really want to learn sociology take his class. He is a great professor, and is very passionate about the subject. He keeps you interested and involed in the subject. He is also a fun and very helpful person.

If u r looking 4 a straightforward class-dont take Vivian. Vivian teaches in a way to hopefully open yr mind 2 things happening around u. He believes that college shouldnt be just 4 taking tests. project isnt hard-just time consuming. He is an amazing man. He TRULY cares about his students-I can attest.

It was the best class I have ever had! The subjects were all important and my self-improvement that has come of it has been great. I am planning to take his class again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

If he taught more classes, I would take every single one!

Very knowledgable and helpful. Likes to talk.

He is the best teacher I ever had.

He makes it really easy to do well in the class, however, most students at LAVC don't want to take the time to do much of anything. Tests are open book, read the chapters and it will be a breeze. I give him an A-.

This guy is an awesome professor. His teaching method is very university-like so he won't hold your hand and teach you everything from the textbook. Tests are open book and easy to pass if you do the reading. He's a lot of help outside the classroom in terms of help in career planning. Definitely a plus.

GREAT TEACHER! LEARNED ALOT FROM HIM! he may talk ALOT but i find it really educational in many ways. i hated the writting part of the class though...definately NOT for essay hating people

In this class you pretty much have to teach yourself. You have to read all the chapters from the book. The tests are open book but still hard. The final project is worth more than 50% of your grade so if you mess up on the tests, the project will help you out a lot, if you do good.

Great teacher. He teaches in a way that opens your eyes to whats going on in the world. His lectures are intersting, his tests are open book so just read the material. He assigns a HUGE amount of work that requires a lot of writing. I had 2 other classes and managed a an 89.9 and he did not give me the extra point for an A. If you want an A be pre

I lyk his class, tho he teaches differently.8 requires hard work.His lectures r not d regular 1, book-based,but plain conversation.He is juz lyk talking 2 U.Tests r open-book, but you rily hve 2 read d chapters in advnce.He does give xtra credit.N most of all, brace yourselves.Work very hardly 4 d project.F u dont lyk too much work, dont take him.

LOTS OF OPPURTUNITY FOR EXTRA CREDIT. Like 75 points. He only has 3 exams, and are all open book. But if you hate writing, don't take him. He has a monster writing project due at the end.

Dr. Vivian is a great professor and he genuinely cares about his students. He will let you know if you have a chance in the class or not. he is bluntly honest and straight forward. You will NEED the book for his class and all his tests are open book/open notes, you will have the chance to do extra credit and at the end you will love his class.

AMAZING teacher. Very inspiring - I usually hate school and i thoroughly enjoyed going to every one of his classes. He has some really eye-opening documentaries that will literally change your life and the way you think about others. This class inadvertently makes you want to be a better person, and you will be smarter for taking the class

Vivian is an amazing teacher.He made everything sound interesting and actually made me want to know more about the topic. I will admit his work is a bit complicated, but i know as well as everyone else here who complains that we found it hard cause we PROCASTINATED a lot!..if you give the class a chance you'll see that its really not that hard.=P

Dr. Vivian is interesting and helpful. He is committed to helping students succeed and his classes are designed and conducted very well. I highly recommend his classes to those who want to get the most out of college.

Dr Vivian pushes students to admirable goals - if the student is motivated. Take the opportunity to volunteer & turn in journal for an A grade. Tests are tricky - more on memorizing where things are on page (it's open book) than knowledge of material. Overall, I highly recommend. Go speak to him about career options - he will help.

Dr. Vivian is a great professor. He is passionate about teaching. This class is great for students who really want to learn and don't mind putting in effort. The tests are a bit tricky, even though they're open book, you must read the material.

Excellent teacher. Interesting class. Worth taking.

Best Teacher tralks a little slow but you have to read the book test are hard

Dr. Vivian is incredibly insightful. His lecture style is great as it is peppered with anecdotes of real life pertaining to the subject. Genuinely interested in eveyones life story.

Great professor! I loved his teaching style. He's amicable and caring toward his students, always very helpful, and knows his stuff. In my opinion, tests were more about memorizing the exact phrasing (open book) rather than understanding of the general ideas. Highly recommended!

Some useful things to know: 3 Tests. Last is open book/notes. First two are open notes. TAKE GOOD NOTES AND USE MYSOCLAB. He has a clear point system based mostly on a big Soc. Journal. He doesn't have an email. He's kind of theatrical. All in all, him, the movies he showed, and the textbook inspired me to major in Sociology. I Recommend.

DOES NOT TEACH!!!!! sits there and tells you about his life stories which may be interesting at times, but really, horrible teaching methods!!!! though i got an A it was a pain in the butt. you have to read the book and take notes on it if you want to pass the test. literally will take you a good 8 hours to read and take good notes on one chapter

as a person, he's a little weird and flamboyant. he has some weird hand gestures,but is an overall nice guy. his lectures aren't very clear, but the tests are open note. a good amount of work, and there is at least one field trip you have to go on, more if you choose that option. if not, there is a lot of writing. overall, he was whatever.

Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and helpful professor. Very organized. Tests are difficult but you can get a good grade by doing projects.

His a teacher and in my opinion he taught. He does talk a lot and i mean A LOT and i did want to fall asleep in his class plenty of times but any time you need help his there. You do have to WORK. But its worth it. The tests are all from the book so you have to read it and understand the concepts.

Dr.Vivian is great at what ge does. Don't let anyone fool you nor, believe everyones non-sense. He is legit and very helpful and quite understandin. I love him so much I'm taking all the classes he is teaching. I love hi teaching methods.

You know, I started out not liking the class - but grew to like it. Dr. Vivian is an interesting man - He definitely assigns a lot of work - but, I suppose, it's all in preparation for grad school. Oh, yeah - and he's sexy!

Like any intro class, this covered a little bit about a lot. Vivian is a super interesting guy who has a lot of experience in the field (and life in general) that he pulls into his lessons to make them more interesting. He tests directly from the books, and gives lots of handouts. If you keep up on the readings, the tests are easy to pass.

Dr. Vivian is very helpful. He has a clear syllabus that lets you know well in advance what is due and his grading policy. Extremely helpful always willing to answer questions during/before/after class. A bit long winded but a great instructor.

A Great Professor, Not a difficult class if you pay attention

Professor Vivian is a good teacher , his class is long and gives lecure on sociology in general not exactly about the book. The tests are very challenging and tricky, however they are open book which is very helpful. You don´t have to Ace the tests to get an A on the class, just do all the projects and the extra credit and you will get a good grade

He talks a lot about his life but his stories are interesting. He gets people to share about themselves and it feels like a safe environment, he doesn't judge you and he tries to make jokes. His first class i wanted to drop but by the end i was happy i didn't. He's a sweet guy and he dresses well. As long as you follow the syllabus you'll do fine.

Very interesting class with very rowdy debates, midterm & final I felt unprepared for but grades fairly on papers.

Prof. Vivian has a big heart and a huge intellect. Lectured on social class, inequality, exploitation. Straight forward work. 2 page papers on museum visits, biography on your personality. Lectures are rich, funny and clear. Ppl love discussing and debating and u r never punished. A is easy if follow syllabus.

Happy, Dr. Vivian is very clear on expectations. Very nice, does no punish on late papers I've seen him do this w/others. Gives studyguide lays out whats on test. Got a B, np. Lots of Bs and As. I would take him again. Very smart guy. Gives lots of space to students if they have personal issues. Very helpful and nice. No bias A+ guy.

Doctor Vivian is one the best professors at this school! It's been a privilege taking his class, and he honestly has a passion for the course! His discussion are interesting, and expects you to take notes and interact with him! Please take my word for: it just read the materials and handouts, you will be guaranteed a satisfying grade!!!!!

I hate sociology. Glad I passed and never have to do that again. Grades fairly on papers. Tests are super hard. Do your papers and extra credit and you'll be guaranteed an A.

Dr. Vivian is actually a great professor. I learned a lot about sociology and I actually would like to minor in it because of the way he presented the material. I noticed the first day of school he tried to intimidate and scare people. Ignore it. But he's actually a really understanding person. I would recommend him.

he is the best

Dr. Vivian is the good prof. I learn a lot from him

Great professor, always willing to listen and help out a student in need.

Really enjoyed his class and the experience I got from it. If you're an student struggling with what field you want to fall into, this is a great class to take. Showed documentaries that gave a deeper understanding into different areas of the class and were awesome to watch. Always willing to help and answer your questions. I recommend this class!

Professor Vivian is extremely fair. There are many options of receiving a good grade. READ the material. All test are open book and open notes. Prof. Vivian knows the subject matter inside and out. He is also very approachable. I really enjoyed taking his class. I would highly recommend taking one of his classes.

Dr. Vivian is a great professor who has A LOT of knowledge. Attend the class, do your work, do the extra credit and you will receive a good grade. The tests are very lengthy but they are open note. Overall Vivian helped me learn different aspects of sociology. He's a very nice man and very open to help. He also has a TA who is there to help.

I enjoyed the class, learned so much, and my perspective changed. The assignments and requirements are clearly stated and handed out 1st class. Two papers, two tests, one quiz. Classes consisted of short lectures, watching a film then discussion. Overall good experience.

Very happy. Lectures are interesting, I learned a lot of new points of views. My writing improved as well. Fair and lenient with grading. Very flexible with deadlines. I loved to hear class discussions on society issues. Loved it!!

He is an interesting one. Has a very effective way of teaching. Highly reccommend him. Great stories and you will see there relevance to the course material once you get towards the end of the semester. I would take him again

He's avery smart man. knows his stuff. If you don't like to write, this is not the class for you. open book tests! I think writing assignments matter in this class. you could get a "C" in tests and still pass the class if you do all assign. He talks a lot, but what he says is very important information that is currently happening in our society.

He showed interesting films but I wish he used some of the time in class for the textbook so the students can have discussions. It would help with class participation. Multiple choice tests are tricky, even with open book. But you can choose the essay option, may be easier if you read the instructions carefully. Interesting class.

Dr. Vivian is a GREAT professor. His drugs and culture class consisted of films and class discussions afterwards. I personally thought he was very effective. If you're not very bright I suggest you avoid the class because I kid you not, over half of the class dropped after realizing just how difficult the semester was going to be.

I enjoyed Dr Vivian's class. He is very knowledgeable. He does issue a lot of reading material so I strongly suggest any extra time you have: read, read, read. The reading is not hard but may be a challenge if crammed due to the quantity of reading material. If you start early, there is no reason for you not to get a good grade. Good Luck!

I won't lie and say Dr. Vivian's class isn't sort of difficult and I'll tell you I fell asleep a lot in that class but if you do your study guide and make use of his assistance and the TA's you can do really well. Brush up your note taking and writing skills because you're gonna need them.

He's very clear on expectations and what is due for the class. If you show up, do your reading, and follow his timeline of papers/projects, you will def. pass his class. He has a lot of experience outside of the classroom and applies it to his lectures. He gives you hands outs/notes on his lectures and is a great teacher.

Love Dr. Vivian. Yes he tells stories, but I actually found them pretty helpful for jogging my memory about a particular subject. He's helpful, thorough, cool, funny, my kind of teacher. He totally gets it. The class isn't easy, but it's not super hard either. To get an A go volunteer and get a C or higher on 2 open book tests. Recommended!!!

Very knowledgeable. He is very helpful and willing to help students learn and do well in the class.

if taking his class make sure you have time. Its hard but if you make an effort you will do fine.

Syllabus has everything! Gives extra credit up to 100 pts may not seem a lot but really do it! Don't wait last minute. Tests are difficult but can still get a B or A from group work and extra credit. Going to be doing essays for group work. He talks a lot during class I found it boring going to class

Overall a good class, the lectures are long and make sure you read for the exams.

Professor shows great documentary's on drug culture and explains everything that is required by the student, so there's no surprises when it comes to grades...

Show up, do the work, and you'll get a B. BUT, if you're an A student like me, you will have to bust your butt. So much of the grade is group projects, and it's an intro class so there are lots of folks you don't want to work with. Get ready to run around doing extra credit, because he doesn't like giving As and teaches to the middle of the class.

This class could be quite difficult, but if you attend class and pay attention you will pass. Take very detailed notes about examplesstories he provides. 1 midterm, 1 final, 2 group projects. DON'T PROCRASTINATE. Extra credit is a must! (It will help your grade)This is a CSUUC transferable class and is given as one. Dr. Vivian is the best!

Never experienced such vague yet oddly specific lectures in my life. Overall a good, understanding teacher. All tests are open-note.

You have to work hard for a good grade in this class but you have enough chances to pass and he will help you help yourself.

Vivian is incredible! Took him during Fall and was a 3 hr class. The time would fly by during his lectures. TAKE DOWN ALL THE NOTES & DO EVERY BIT OF EXTRA CREDIT HE GIVES OUT! He lets you use notes on the exams. Book is online so saves money. Very inspirational and passionate about his lectures. NOT AN EASY A but if you want to learn, take him!!!

Professor Vivian is a wonderful professor. His tests are open notes, but it is tough. It is a must that you read and fully understand the materials. Beware of group projects! He gives EC so take advantage of it.

Sociology is not exactly the easiest subject in the world. However it helps that Professor Vivian was pretty specific of what he wanted from us. There were times where he talked about nothing for 10 minutes, but what do you expect out of a three hour class? He makes us read the book at home and take notes in class.

We would watch movies based on the topic for the week. Make sure you pay attention to the films because they will be on both of his tests. Tests are, by the way, open book but don't take it for granted. Lecture was 3 hours long but he's very interesting to listen to because he is passionate about his teachings.

He was the hardest class ive taken you watch alot of movies in his class & tests are based on the book. open book exams but can be pretty hard. you must do all the work to pass. i worked hard & pssed with a B hes hillarious & makes class interesting. i would take again if my major was soc.

The class was super easy - just do some readings and then take the quizzes based on these readings. The lectures were eye-opening and inspirational. I have learned a few things about myself as a result, that helped me in my own life and make a change in the psychotherapy that I am engaged in.

Was very fortunate to have Dr. Vivian for his last semester. There is reading, but all of them are wonderful selections and very helpful if you are pursuing counseling or social work. He also has people who are in the field drop in to talk and offer volunteer experience which is so important because it makes the subject and learning come to life.

The only thing you should be on top of is your journal but he tells you from the first day of class what he expects you to write on and it's due the last day of class.. he is also an interesting character who pushes you to think about the world, society, and roles of government differently!

Professor plays videos every class session. Expect two big papers and few tests throughout the semester. Textbook is a MUST. gives great feedback and is available for extra help.

He's a great teacher. Although, he may spend most of the class time talking, he's very passionate about his teaching. He makes you think outside the box and wakes you up to a different kind of mentality. In every class, he made us watch films but it related to the real world and to other events that are kept secret to the naked eye. I recommend him

This class gave me anxiety where I handed in my final and walked out. He made the effort to stop me and spoke 2 me. He noticed my grade had been improving and allowed me to take more time on late assignments. He truly cares for his students. Take him if you're serious on passing. Don't slack off!! Also tends to bring his cute dog to class

Professor Vivian is funny. His lectures are entertaining and they relate to the lesson at hand. He uses stories from his personal life as examples to illustrate how what hes lecturing on can manifest. This professor is as cool as the other side of the pillow. I would take any class this man teaches. He cares about your success. Awesome dog!

Hey All You have to do the work, you have to read the material, a simple glance is not going to cut it. Attendance was not mandatory but you do earn crucial points for showing up to class. Dr. Vivian is fair professor. You will get the grade you earn. I would definitely take another class, if he had one. Paige was amazing too. Prepare to write :)

1st experience at a CC & this professor far exceeded some of my 4 yr university instructors. Class challenges you in the most amazing way. Teaches you the importance of organization & forward thinking. I would love to take any class from this professor because he truly prepares you for a counseling career & cares about your success as a person.