3.7

Mitra Hoshiar

Sociology - Los Angeles Pierce College

3.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
285
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3.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

285

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What Students Say

Profesor, Hoshiar is amazing

SOC1 - 5.0 rating

TAKE IT, she is GREAT

0918SOC101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

48%

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Reviews (285)
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SOC1
Sep 13, 2005

No Comments

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SOCIOLOGY
Nov 10, 2005

very cool. Take it

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SOC4
Nov 15, 2005

While her soc 1 class is easy, her soc 4 class is horrible! Not organized, random tests, hard grader. Not recommended for Soc 4. She is nice though.

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SOC13
Nov 17, 2005

She is a sweetheart, shes very nice...her lectures can get boring, but its all worth it. She respects everyone and makes sure u pay attention. Plus she is a very HOTT women.

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SOC4
Dec 1, 2005

No Comments

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SOC1
Dec 4, 2005

This is the hottest woman I have ever seen! The class is very cool if you like controversial subjects and debating. If your offended easily, dont take it

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SOC28
Dec 9, 2005

SHe has a syllabus, but changes the dates of exams. LEctures are interesting. She teachers powerpoint style to let you know. Cares about her students, but sometimes isn't very clear.

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SOC28
Dec 26, 2005

This class was out of control..there were no guidelines which made it very hard to stay in class. everyone was always screaming. She is very nice, but I didn't learn anything.

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SOC1
Dec 31, 2005

She's the easiest grader ever! And she's so nice too if you talk to her and she knows your name you're pretty much guaranteed a grade. The material is so easy you don't even have to study from your book. Just read over the notes she gives you and you are guaranteed an A.

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SOC4
Jan 5, 2006

No Comments

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SOC4
Jan 14, 2006

Beware, if you are looking for an easy class DO NOT take this class. She does not know the material she is teaching. GOOD LUCK. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSOR

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SOCIOLOGY
Jan 18, 2006

She is definately HOTT, but if ur looking for an easy class dont bother because u actually have to do work and take notes everyday. when i took the class i signed up for a different teacher and she came so i didnt know i actually had to do work, the teacher i signed up for was very very easy.

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SOCIOLOGY4
Jan 20, 2006

No Comments

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SOC13
Feb 8, 2006

Terrible teacher. Seems to learn the material as she reads it off of powerpoint. Can't answer students' questions, is unclear. Favors students of her ethnicity. So many students complained. DO NOT take this teacher is you actually want to know ANYTHING about sociology.

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SOC2
Feb 24, 2006

Very clear and uses examples that are related to topic.

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SOC28
Feb 24, 2006

i love her she is the best professor ever. Very nice and helpful

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SOC28
Feb 26, 2006

Mitra is incredible. She's a high commodity teacher at Pierce. She is passionate about what she teaches and she knows how to talk to students like adults and not little children. Knows how to dress up and fashionable.

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SOC28HONORS
Jun 14, 2006

Simply one of the worst teachers I had at Pierce. Her tests have very little in common with the book or lectures. Her grading seems erratic and unpredictible. The class is easy but Mitra is a terrible teacher/grader.

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SOC1
Aug 2, 2006

This is one of the worst teachers I've ever had. Her extra credit is time consuming and doesn't significantly help your grade. Her grading scale is ridiculous. At times, I wasn't sure if she was human. You can only get an A if you get 100% on everything. She picks favorites and her grades are probably based on what kind of day she is having.

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SOC28
Aug 28, 2006

she thinks teaching means wasting students time with her personal stories which in no way relate to the material of the class. her test DO NOT reflect class discussions at all. overall, she does not teach the course curriculum but does a very good gob of wasting students time. dont do this to yourself unless youre the type that is looking for a cla

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SOC004
Aug 30, 2006

WORST TEACHER EVER! i dnt knw who was evaluating ass. her or greg(student aid).not clear @ all, gives u syllabus that she doesnt go by, gives u guidelines 4 ass.,once u turn n ass. exactly how she ask 4 it she changes it.i think she is more confused than her students.definetly has her favorites & luvs 4 u 2 suck up.notice her beauty & she'll love u

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SOC28
Sep 4, 2006

A true professional. Very interesting, very passionate, educated and confident. Her personality alone is worth having the class with her. Loved every minute of it. Has strong feelings for global issues

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SOCI004
Sep 10, 2006

She's probably the BEST teacher I have had in Soc. ever! Before taking this teacher I never had an interest in the subject and hated doing it. Mrs. Mitra's clarity in teaching Soc was crystal clear. She helps so much! More than any other teacher I have had. You can tell she wants her students to succeed.Wonderful!

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SOCI001
Sep 10, 2006

Mitra is an excellent online teachar. Do your reading and trun in your assignments on time and you will get a good grade.

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SOC001
Dec 18, 2006

Very straightforward online course. Do the extra credit by commenting on others discussion posts! Do NOT take the online course if your internet connection is iffy. Otherwise recommended.

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SOC4
Jan 9, 2007

She can't teach but she is really easy. You need to do all her assin. If you want to learn don't take her.

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SOC1
Jan 13, 2007

Mitra's a great teacher! So helpful, and really cares about her students.

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SOC4
Jan 20, 2007

If you want to learn while having fun, this is the right class. She grades fairly.

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SOC01
Jan 23, 2007

Mitra is entertaining but she cant teach. she's easy and lets her students teach the class. if you do all three of her EASY assignments.. you'll pass. watch out for the midterm and final though.. its hardly anything you'll learn in the class. If you want to learn don't take her.

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SOC101
Jan 29, 2007

This class is a joke. Mitra doesnt teach anything, she just talks and shows her powerpoint. Attendance is very mandatory, worth 25% of ur grade. The tests and assignments are easy. Go to class, write the notes and ignore the rest and u will do fine. Dont get on her bad side, cause then she wont like u. The class is an easy A if u pretend to think s

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SOC1
Feb 2, 2007

Mitra was the best teacher i have ever had. She is very funny and entertaining. She makes the class interesting. i dont think i was ever bored in her class. For someone who really cant understand social concepts, this will be easier than most classes, because she "dosent want to impose" i highly reccomend this teacher! She cares about her students.

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SOC42
Feb 18, 2007

Alright class, kind of boring, easy assignments and tests. I got a B cause I couldn't attend the class a couple of times.

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SOC1
Apr 17, 2007

dont do this to yourself, enough said

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SOC0650
May 30, 2007

She gives you a head start to the Soc. career path. And it is up to you to take it. The most important thing to do is come to her class. And make this one of those classes you want to learn in. All the things you learn will take you far in life. She is very nice and social. She loves to keep you posted on current events, which can be fun. She has

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SOC1
Jun 5, 2007

I took an online class with her and it was very easy. All u have to do is weekly discussion about given subject from the chapter u read. 1 project and like 4 exams. I do reccomend to take this class online, its much easier and saves a lot of time. She's helpful and will answer any question u have.

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SOC1
Sep 7, 2007

SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD!!! SHE IS EASY....HER CLASS IS SOO EASY.. SHE IS VERY HELPFUL TEACHER ..VERY NICE ... !!! I'M GONNA TELL U SECRETE THING ABT HER-->IN THIS COLLEGE FOR SOCIOLOGY AND HUMAN SEXUALITY CLASS SHE IS THE ONE EASIEST TEACHER IN THIS COLLEGE!!!! TAKE HER CLASS U WILL BE VERY HAPPY ;) I LOVE HER + MISS HER XOXO

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SOC0650
Dec 6, 2007

fun class the teacher looks good you will have fun in there attendence is part of u rgrade so if u always go u should pass unless ur stupid

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SOC001
Dec 18, 2007

She is a wonderful woman,she likes to involve her students! I had a great time in that class, and it was an honors course; yet still easy, fun, and educational! I'd greatly reccomend her for future students, she laughs a lot I like that!!!

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SOC1
Dec 29, 2007

I took the intro to sociology course online. Relatively easy lessons and straightforward exams, but she doesn't interact with the students at all. She never responded to any of the mandatory posts and failed to answer emails. I personally wouldn't know if she was a good instructor simely because she never instructed.

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SOC1NET
Jan 3, 2008

The class offers absolutely no feedback. You don't even get to view the questions that you got wrong on the tests, which are impossible. The class average on all the tests was a D. I had to email her to make her go back and change my grades to include my extra credit over and over. Now I believe my final grade was miscalculated as well!

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SOC101
Jan 12, 2008

Great class.. took on line during the fall...Professor responds to all e-mail questions quickly...easy format..plenty of opportunity to get a good grade..enjoy

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SOC1
Jan 22, 2008

I took her honors soc 1 course. It was EASY. Rarely any work. Only 3 assignments. Attend her classes, you get points for being there. Didnt even have to buy the book and i still got an A. Paper was pretty easy, u get to choose the subject. Didnt learn much, but she was a funny teacher. Shes really nice. Easy A.

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SOC101T
Feb 2, 2008

I took the class on line...Easy grade if you do the work...do the extra credit..it helps...She responds to emails qucikly

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SOC1
Feb 20, 2008

Wow...HORRIBLE TEACHER!! Very boring. All we did was watch utube and then when she realized we were 6 chapters behind she lectured for 30 minutes. I actually had an interest in sociology before taking the class, but now I hate it! DIDN"T LEARN ANYTHING and it's not even an easy A!! The hardest part is staying awake.

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SOC1
Mar 5, 2008

She was one of the worst teachers I have ever had. Ths online class was terrible. The reading was easy, but she didn't announced or even labeled in the syllabus. Every test was called the "first test". She wasn't easy to communicate with either. I use to think sociology was interesting, but now I have no interest at all.

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SOC1
May 14, 2008

She is a really good teacher, very helpful. She is always willing to help you. You can always e-mail her and she will reply back quickly. Her assignments are really easy. Only a midterm and a final. You don't need to buy a book. She's funny & nice! Take this class!!!!

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SOC13
May 26, 2008

Good & easy teacher. Didn't learn as much as I thought I would, but good class overall. Attendance is 25% of your grade, so make sure you attend regularly.

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SOC1
Jun 24, 2008

Outstanding Experience. On-line class is all based on EXACTLY what is in her outline. If you can not read and follow instructions do not take this class. If you are you will do extremely well.

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SOC1
Jul 19, 2008

I took this class online. It was easy.You just have to skim the chapters and you'll get As on the tests.Make sure you do all the threads. The posts are time consuming, but she gives extra credit for commenting on other people's post.It's pretty easy to get an A in this class if you do the work.I would do everything on Saturday. Term paper was easy

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SOC001
Aug 14, 2008

Took it online - super easy. Got all my points from the threads &Film Project (very easy). Honestly, I didnt read the assigned chapters. I read parts of it based on the threads. I got a 'B' but thats only b/c I was taking 2 other classes, a part-time job, and an internship (which required goin to lots of day-long shows). You'll get an 'A' for sure!

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SOC1
Dec 20, 2008

Extremely easy class. All you need to do is all the assignment, most take less than an hour of your time, plus you have a whole week to complete. Make sure to comment on other people's threads for the extra point. It's well worth it.

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SOC101
Jan 18, 2009

What can I say, sociology was a great class, great instructor. I absolutely loved it. Easy tests. Recommend it highly with this instructor. You don't find these kind of professors at ucla thats for sure =/.

3.0
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OLONLI
Feb 7, 2009

one thing she doesn't respond back to emails. her class was easy I guess as long as you do all of your work. you need the book alot. I took her online it was a breeze just make sure you read and do the discussion posts. thats about it

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SOC001
Apr 6, 2009

Online class was wonderful.Discussion posts had to deal with much analyzation but it's nothing too bad. She's great at answering back on email if you ever have a question which needs to be asked. There are extra credit opportunities too if you feel that your not satisfied with your points on the grading scale.

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SOC21
Apr 24, 2009

great teacher, very insightful. Always smiling and upbeat, makes all class discussions interesting. Recommend to take her.

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SOC37
May 14, 2009

AMAZING TEACHER! best learning experience in her class!! shes so sweet and kind and makes her class a pleasure. really fun and interesting and awesome class discussions that stimulate the mind. i HIGHLY recommend her. also the easiest A i have ever got; we just wrote 3 papers for the whole semester and i really loved the class.

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SOC001
May 23, 2009

Really great teacher, uses powerpoint. The reason i got a c.. was.. my attendace wasnt that great.. and attendance is what helps your grade out.. make sure you write the notes that she specifies that you should take... she also has a foreign video lecture series.. once a month 3 times during the semester.. recommended to get extra credit points

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SOC0671
May 23, 2009

Great teacer, there are the one's who dislike her, but it's because they disrupt the class, but shes one of a kind, i wish she taught more sociology classes, she is very easy, nice, and well HOT!!! took sociology 1 with her..loved it..dont disrupt her class thats all i can say..there are those clowns who will disrupt both her and the class..

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SOC21
Jun 12, 2009

Took her for Soc21 and online soc 1, overall really easy, 1 midterm and final for soc 21, has nothing to do with the lecture though. For the online class just write a paragraph a week, and you get extra credit. Overall she's a sweetheart, take her, and get the A.

3.0
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SOC001
Jun 20, 2009

Horrible teacher, but an easy class. I never read the book, and I still passed all the tests and the weekly discussions. Be careful though. She is an absentee teacher. I misread the requirements and was turning my work in a day late. She was grading perfect scores all through till there were two weeks left. Then she changed all my grades to zeros.

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SOC101
Jul 6, 2009

Easy pass but not an easy A. Prof makes it seem as though her class is easy but watch out, she claims that there is no ? on exams from books but there are. She also claims you do not need to buy the book and read it, but if you want an a you do. She is also not very well organized so always keep track of your grade and make sure she receives everyt

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SOC1
Jul 27, 2009

Easy online class but teacher not available for questions as often.I had to catch up in 1st week because she would not tell me what book was required til class started. Other than that, just read book, respond to topics, and do 4 quizzes, 10 multiple questions. Drops lowest graded quiz. Also, one movie research paper of 2-3 pages.

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SOC001
Aug 25, 2009

doesn't answer emails in a timely manner, deosn't work with you, easy class but annoying teacher to deal with!! I did all the work and extra credit but still she managed to screw me

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SOC1
Aug 31, 2009

Ms. Mitra is super cool. really nice with her students. She knows what she's talking about and will help you with any questions you may have. easy A/B in the class unless you're a retarded moron. And on top of all that she's so pretty. NO JOKE!

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SOC21
Nov 19, 2009

AMAZING TEACHER! Relates all topics to modern day culture. How class goes: puts a slide on (ex.gender) or youtube, she reads over it very quickly class discusses until ready to move on. Very understanding. A big promoter of tolerance and thinking outside the norm. She's brilliant!!

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SOC101
Nov 25, 2009

Hoshiar is very passionate and makes soc. interesting. BUT she is very unclear about what is on tests. ONLY 2 TESTS 20 ques. each which is worth your whole grade pretty much!! ALWAYS goes off subject when lecturing to watch youtube. KInd of annoying. She is very stubborn. Wont discuss grades at all.ATTENDANCE MANDATORY!! its 25% of your grade!

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SOCIO01
Dec 18, 2009

she is not what you think.

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SOC01
Dec 26, 2009

She thinks she is Anjelina Joli but I don't think so. She always has a fake smile on her face. She can not speak English well and that makes student uncomfortable.

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SOC1
Dec 30, 2009

Very easy onli class. Do the assignments and make sure you read her syllabus for information on how to do the assignments and easy A! Some of her test questions come from the given book website where you can take practice tests so do those to help you study. Take this class! Note: the website format was confusing but email her if you have problems.

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SSOC1
May 1, 2010

I think she is the best teacher I've ever had. She is a very nice professor and helped me a lot during her class. Just email her and she will do whatever she can do.

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SOC1
Jun 1, 2010

She does not teach sociology. She teaches Youtube. Her test questions aren't from the notes. Make sure you turn in each assignment. Only 100 points in the whole semester so don't flake. She really sucks.

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INTROSOC
Jun 16, 2010

This online class was not difficult. Read the text. Participate in the weekly discussions. You must post your own response to the prompt & then post at least two other responses to other classmates. Three tests; the lowest grade is dropped. One paper on a film. Hoshiar barely responds to emails and then only with 1-2 words. Not helpful at all.

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SOC1
Nov 3, 2010

Her tests are impossible if you are taking an online class. I suppose she doesnt want you to use notes or book, and therefore you only get 20 minutues for a 20 question test...impossible. You barely get enough time to read the question ( which is tricky) and absorb it before you are out of time. Terrible tests...

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SOC1ONL
Nov 21, 2010

Took this class online. WHAT A MISTAKE. No real explanation is given. The "lectures" are basically summaries of the book. She never answers emails. Four quizzes (from which the lowest grade is dropped), 3 papers. Gives you a grade with no side notes whatsoever. You basically don't ever hear anything from her. A complete waste of time.

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SOC0649
Nov 24, 2010

she's a nice teacher. VERY nice. she likes to watch funny videos and to go on you tube all the time! all in all she's very nice and EASY class! just take notes and u have to write reflections from the movie u watched in class. EASY! FUN! take her! :D

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SOC1
Nov 27, 2010

Her exam questions are ridiculous and nobody knows where they even come from. She goes on Youtube more than she lectures, and she will grade your research papers based on how many PAGES you have rather than on how good the content is. Bottom line: her class is utter nonsense. Even if it may seem easy, you'll still be screwed over somehow.

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SOC1
May 13, 2011

Take this class! Easy A. I took the 4 hr long, once a week class. It was interesting! 1st she lectures (gets distracted and shows us random youtube videos). Then, we watch a movie that to do with soc. Every week we have an assignment due: summary on the movie (easy points) Midterm and final= easy just read over lecture notes before. Do the e.c!

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SOC1
Oct 23, 2011

Online. Easy pass, but not an easy A because of tests. Questions are based on randomly pulled out of book info, some q's are not related to assigned lectures or text at all. 1 min per qestion-20 q's-20 min. Papers are graded generously. She doesn't interact with class. Book is too outdated, from 80s. Depressing. I regret i took it.

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SOC21
Mar 19, 2012

I really did not like the class. I could have learned all the content on my own. Mitra assigned 2 12 page papers and she graded them based off length and not content. I think she picked favorites and rarely lectured- instead, students discussed random(no always applicable)topics during class. She express her personal politics during class.

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SOC1
May 21, 2012

Really easy class! She is really nice and helpful. Chill class. You watch movies about sociology. She shows cool videos to show how people are in other countries. You have to go into the class with an open mind! Easy A! Take notes and read them!

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SEX004
May 22, 2012

depending on what class you have her for, i had her for human sexuality and she was fantastic i lover her! shes so funny and interesting and she can get topic at times but either way you are learning! but i had her for SOC21 and it was terrible so much work but to be honest i was just lazy you can easily pass her class if you do everything

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SOC4
May 29, 2012

GO TO ALL HER CLASSES. she could give you a B for no reason. there is no room for error. don't take her if you can avoid her.

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SOC4
Jun 5, 2012

This class is easy but getting an A in this class is not. First she doesn't lecture much, and second if you have a question; she will direct you to her syllabus. She doesn't communicate well with her students; you're on your own. She will assign groups, keep in mind that your group can make it or break it for you. Also she is a hard grader.

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SOC4
Nov 2, 2012

Be careful in her class she is emotional and can get mad at you for no reason.

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SOC0918
Dec 6, 2012

Horrible!! You would assume an online Soc. class should be somewhat easy to teach...Test's have nothing to do with notes or book. Understandable that you would need to site a forum post but she will dock points for not siting a post that was about your life experiences...Very biased towards certain students...yet teaches sociology..what a winner.

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SOCIO0648
Dec 14, 2012

Not the best class. She lectures a bit off of her powerpoints but never goes into detail, and tends to get off topic a lot. She shows many youtube videos and shares random stories. The casualness of the class makes it seem like attendance isn't mandatory, but missing class will get you behind. Assignments are easy but she never explains them well.

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SOC004
Jan 4, 2013

For this class, you are basically on your own, with the exception of your group members. Basically read the book for midterm and final. Then follow instructions throughout the semester for the project. Easy to get a B if you follow instructions, but kind of hard to get an A. She is nice professor, but basically you are on your own.

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SOC004
Apr 17, 2013

Mellow teacher. on your own, but she guides you though the entire course. great sense of humor and easy to communicate with. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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SOC001
May 19, 2013

I do NOT recommend taking her. She gives you a grade for the assignments, but she doesn't give you any feed back unless you personally email her. I submitted assign. based off her requirements under Word Document.docx and she did not accept it because it wasn't MS Word, now please tell me if this makes any sense. She knit picks instead of teaching.

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SOC4
May 23, 2013

She is not helpful and doesnt explain anything. You basically have yourself and other classmates to figure things out. She takes role at random times, you will be there and she still marks you absent. She grades the Honors students differently from her regular courses. She is nice and smart but not good at teaching this course.

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SOC1
May 31, 2013

I have never experienced a teacher like her. She has trouble controlling her emotions and lashes out if you question her. Make sure you keep track of your grades, even if she says not to contact her because she isn't very good and making sure everything gets accounted for. Try to stay out of her way, she can be quite rude and will act out.

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0918SOC101
Jun 2, 2013

She is Great! TAKE IT, she is GREAT! (if you have time) Otherwise you might get punished for things that is not your or her fault. My assignment did not got registered on the moodle and I caught in the next morning :( I work+study full time and cant submit things in advance so simply: No time – think twice , got time–she is awesome!

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SOC1
Jun 3, 2013

Do not take her online. No feedback even if you specifically request it. If Moodle lags and your assignment doesn't get in, you are out of luck. She even has Compte (term sociology came from him) misspelled on every one of the PP slides, which are a mess.The last test had questions that did not even go with the chapters nor was it expanded upon.

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SOC1
Jun 14, 2013

Biased, unprofessional, No interest in success of her students. It is shame to call her a professor!

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SOC4
Jun 29, 2013

This is the worst professor I have ever had.I learned nothing about research.Her grading is unfair, she forces you sign an agreement that you agree with your grade whether you do or dont.She gets angry and irrational if you challenge her in class.I dont understand why she is still teaching.I am going to complain, someone has to do something

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SOC1ONLINE
Nov 19, 2013

This is basically a self taught class. There is zero feedback from the instructor regarding your work. The grading is inconsistent. Some posts she gives full credit, others she's a stickler for meeting each and every point from the syllabus. Take care not to miss any assignments. Even just one is a huge hit on your grade. It's not an easy A or B.

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0919
Dec 17, 2013

Caring, knowledgeable, respectful, and fun.

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SOC1
Dec 17, 2013

Caring, knowledgeable, fun, and straight forward.

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY1
Feb 10, 2014

I took her Sociology 1 class during the winter break. The class was well organized and interesting. Professor Hoshiar is an expert in the field sociology, social inequality, and world trends. I highly recommend it!....

1.0
3.0
SOC01
Feb 10, 2014

Ironic but lacks social skills! I would imagine shes a good/ok person but not a teacher at all! Very Unprofessional!

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Feb 10, 2014

This was my first online class and it was a very enjoyable experience. Great class, I learned a lot, the Professor always got back to me in a timely manner. Great assignments and clear cut directions. I had fun and the Professor made the class fun so thanks to her.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Feb 14, 2014

Profesor, Hoshiar is amazing. She gives great lectures and the test were relevant to the lecture. I did not use the book at all, as she made us power points that you can just print out and bring to class. Book is optional but I do recommend it, as you may need to refer to the book. I took this class in the winter. It was a five week period class.

1.0
4.0
SOC1
Feb 20, 2014

Unorganized! Could not care less about her students!

1.0
3.0
SOC1
Feb 25, 2014

Its easy but very useless course! If you will read you will get an A but make sure that you dont show yourself as a person to her because "personal choises will kick in" if she will like you or not! Not a teacher and not even close to Prof. - I dont recommend her !

3.0
2.0
SOC1
Apr 26, 2014

class was easy. throughout the semester we had 3 papers (2pgs each) at least 5 test and we had weekly forum posts. easy A. take this professor i highly recommend.

3.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: B
Jun 9, 2014

The class was easy. She is a very kind teacher. She does drop the lowest test score, but her tests are very hard. I wish there were more group assignments Most of the time it is t/f.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2014

Great class, I enjoyed that the professor was very straight forward with what is expected of the students

3.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY1
May 30, 2015

Took an online Sociology 1 class. Very easy "A" provided you actually open the book once in awhile and do your assigned reading. 3 Exams are not easy but they don't have as many points assigned, so you can literally get low B's on all of your exams and still get an "A" (as long as you don't miss points on your essays and participation points).

2.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: C-
Jun 3, 2015

Hard as nails, does not give a second chance in anything.

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2015

The class was quite enjoyable and I was able to do my work and grades were posted in s timely. It was a really good class. The professor is fair and clear! That was my first online class.

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Jun 5, 2015

Her online class was very easy and she was kind and helpful. I enjoyed her class

4.0
2.0
SOC01
Jun 5, 2015

She was kind and very helpful. I like her class. She was very perfect and professional.

5.0
1.0
SOC4
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2015

Prof Hoshiar is very knowledgeable and knows how to teach the "hard to understand" materials in an easy way. She keeps things very simple. My major is sociology and I am so happy that I got to take this class with her. Follow the instructions and you will get an A.

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2015

I took two classes with Prof Hoshiar this semester. She is an amazing professor because she cares. She's always there for you, in class or via email. I highly recommend her.

1.0
4.0
SOC1
Grade: B
Aug 31, 2015

How about other tags like: doesn't care, If she likes youbetter grade Arrogant Non gpa friendly Mixes personal and professional lines

3.0
1.0
SOC001
Nov 18, 2015

This class gave the students a chance to express their thoughts.

5.0
4.0
SOC001
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2015

Grade a little more easy

4.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2015

she makes the learning experience a fun environment

4.0
3.0
SOC001
Nov 18, 2015

She is straight forward.

5.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2015

She's makes the class always interesting. She lets everyone share our ideas and thoughts of the topic. Everyone always involved in the class. Always participating.

4.0
2.0
SOC002
Nov 19, 2015

She's really clear on the subject matter and makes it evident she wants you to pass. The study material is long but the tests aren't. Pay attention in class and she makes tons of room for participation. Open to listening to your experience with the subject matter. None of the information is hazy. She'll even help you with general college inquiries.

5.0
1.0
SOC2
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2015

I love that she does not hammer you with busy work. You actually learn something with her.

5.0
2.0
SOC2
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2015

She's hot. Would take again.

5.0
2.0
SOC21
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2015

Online class, but was easy.... Tests were a breeze... I would take it again. I took her class as a Honors course

5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2015

Extremely easy online class. There were 3 essays in total, 3 midterms, and the rest were discussion forums that weren't based on the text. Super easy class and would take again!

5.0
1.0
SOC002
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2016

BEST teacher at pierce. Always there for her students

2.0
5.0
0918SOCIO1
Grade: B
Feb 9, 2016

I took her online class for Winter 2016. You are expected to read a lot, 3 chapters/week. Answer discussion forum, respond to two students and one essay. She responds 3-4 days after emailing her with a question which does not really help. 5 quizzes total and she drops the lowest. I got a "B" You literally have to work hard to earn an A.

5.0
2.0
SOC01
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2016
Would take again

she is one of the good professor in pierce college. you won't egret by taking her class.

5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

One of my favorites. Participation is VERY important. All her notes are on canvas, you learn a lot from her but you do need to do all the homework which are mainly discussions between students online. If you want to learn & get an A, you will. If you want an easy A with no work to do then don't take her. I loved her.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Didn't do lectures completely through Not A Clear Grading Criteria Calls it a lecture class yet doesn't lecture about anything that will be on test

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: C
Dec 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Hoshiar has a pleasant personality, but her lectures are sometimes (if not all the time ) confusing and the test questions are semi-related to what she lectures. Students tend to interrupt her a lot and it makes the environment confusing and unpleasant. She has a lot of knowledge, but is a tough grader!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
0918SOC101
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Hoshiar is an exceptional professor. If you want an A in her class, just attend classes and follow instructions. Easy A!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

Great professor! Course was outlined perfectly and I have already recommended this instructor to my friends and will continue to in the future. Very happy I chose this class.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
SOC004
Grade: B
Jan 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Midterm and a Final; supposedly tested on questions from the book, but hardly anything came from the book or the lecture. Short-tempered. No EC. Lectures are all over the place. Most students admitted to understanding assignments better through Google. Will deduct a lot of points based on attendance.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Love Ms. Mitra! Just study her modules, pay attention to her lectures, and participate! If you do this and attend all her classes you'll get the "A" that you deserve. She is not an easy grader but is fair! Classes were interesting and informative

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
May 23, 2017
Would take again

She's an amazing professor. Pay attention in class and you'll get an A

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
May 23, 2017
Would take again

This professor is great and an overall great class.

5.0
3.0
SOC001
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Excellent Professor!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC01
Grade: C+
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Pay attention to her lecture and you'll be fine.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC001
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A-
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Great professor I can't recommend her enough. The class isnt difficult and you get what you put in. If you want to keep the information study more but it wont really affect your grade. Very little work.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

The professor is very kind and positive which is always great! The lectures are funny, and interactive so she teaches without you even realizing it. The exams are on canvas and are pretty straight forward, just followed ALL of the directions and you'll do great. She provides an online version of the textbook free of cost! Amazing teacher!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher! Would love to take again, go to class not because it counts but because her lectures are interesting. Easy A !!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
SOC001
May 23, 2017
Would take again

She's awesome

5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
May 23, 2017
Would take again

She is very easy goin and very open to help you if you are really having a hard time.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
SOC001
May 23, 2017
Would take again

The class was a joy to take. Ms Hoshiar does her best to implement other methods of instruction compared to other professors. Instead of just sitting down and taking notes, we watch videos, have class discussions, and participate in group work. She makes her grading very clear. Attend the class to not miss out but she puts her lectures online too.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
0918SOCIO1
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

This professor is AMAZING!!!! Everyone will enjoy this very smart person.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: Not sure yet
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Amazing teacher! She cares about her students and gets to know every one. Go to class all the time and you will pass the class with an easy A. Only 2 short papers and a mulitiple choice final for the semester!

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Best class that I ever had . she is nice and andrestanding professor . I would love to take her again !

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC01
Grade: A
May 26, 2017
Would take again

Book for the class provided by PDF file. There is one assignment per week which is usually a discussion post, a test, or an assignment. She is very strict on APA format being used and on the length of the assignments you post. All the material provided requires research online and the notes in each weeks module. Easy A

3.0
4.0
SOC001
Jun 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had an A all semester long. She gave me low participation score that dropped my A to an 89.88. Final grade I earned is a B

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
5.0
0918SOCIO1
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

Professor Mitra Hoshair, I took her Sociology 1 online course and really really enjoyed it. She is truly amazing with her grading outline, it's very straight forward and she is on top of giving you feedback and your grade is always posed on time. She drops one exam so that really helps, at least for me :-) The book the book she uses is online .

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

This should be the future of college classes. There is not too much work at all, but much accountability. A class like this feels like it is trying to push you along, rather than hold you back. Dr. Hoshiar's teaching style should be the future format for any class beside a Math class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
SOC1ONLINE
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

The information provided in this class is really good stuff, but the work doesn't always add up. It's easy to just do the assignments and pass, but you'd be doing a disservice to yourself. She doesn't outline format well, so be careful of APA and sources. Give little feedback & doesn't communicate well. Only a few assignments means points matter.

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
SOC001
Jun 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a great teacher, although I feel as if she goes on tangents with stories. They don't all apply to the subject that we are going over. There is only 2 essays and 1 final. Grading is easy and just make sure you go to class so you can get all participation points for the class.

Respected
Caring
3.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: C+
Oct 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor starts the class off easy and grades easy, then you get to the tests and they are very confusing and not based on the text or her lecture notes. I started the class off with an A, then as the semester progressed she started grading more harshly and left with a c

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

Started off not really seeing the merit of Sociology and thanks to Prof. Hoshiar, by the end of the class enjoyed coming in to class for the lectures and following discussions. If she ever comes up for any other courses, I will take them.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Makes learning sociology fun. I recommend to anyone.

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

She's incredible, definitely recommend this class to anyone.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
SOC01
Jan 3, 2018
Would take again

She is a great teacher. Makes sociology so much fun. As long as you study for the exams and test from the book and express yourself on the discussion forums you will pass. Clear grading criteria.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

Very easy class. Took it for IGETC and easily passed with an A with little effort. The quizzes are mostly common sense, but definitely read the notes she provides beforehand. The discussion posts take no more than 30 minutes, and be sure to cite your sources correctly on the single paper. Highly recommend for students looking for an easy G.E.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: B+
Jun 2, 2018
Would take again

Probably the best profesor ive ever had, shes funny and very caring. Show up to class for lecture do get a better understanding of the chapters. btw, took her through the PACE program.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 2, 2018
Would take again

Professor Mitra is amazing. She knows what she is talking about and each lecture gets more interesting because of her knowledge on Sociology. I took this course through the PACE program and it did go by quick, but was totally worth it! Definitely recommend! A plus about this course is she provides a free textbook online.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
SOC001
Jun 3, 2018
Would take again

This professor is truly amazing. Her class is an easy A just go through the notes that she gives online and you will pass. Also she gives out participation points so make sure you show up to class. Does not require a lot. Her test are like quizzes, not a lot of questions and easy material. (Pace class)

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC001PACE
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is a great professor! Teaches really well and talk on current matters instead of being boring and just reading off lecture notes. She has hard and easy tests, make sure to read the lecture notes outside of lecture. She's a very helpful professor even outside of class. 10/10 recommend to take for the pace program!!!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2018
Would take again

Pretty straightforward. Just do all the work & you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Professor Mitra is a great professor! She is very passionate about sociology and wants her students to really understand and apply the subject to your daily life. She provides you the textbook online as long as you read the chapters and her lecture notes you will do well. Also dont miss class its part of your participation grade!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: D
Dec 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took this class for my major and she wasnt great. she was always rude to everyone for small things and she didnt really teach just kind of played videos and made us study notes at home so like an online class. dont take it like at all just find someone else TRUSTTTT.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Fantastic. I adored this class- I loved the way she related every topic to todays current events. Though sometimes her rants are unrelated, they are fun and interesting. Come to class and youll do just fine, tests are simple and require little studying. Lectures are interesting. She is an all around great teacher.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

I loved Prof Hoshiar and I learned a lot from her class. No hw, just 5 exams, all multiple choice, and the final was only 20 questions. Make sure you show up to get participation points and not miss anything. She did talk a lot throughout class, but I loved the advice she gave. She brought up real life issues that need to be discussed more.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2018
Would take again

OMG, I was panicking at first especially the canvas works she had assigned. Turns out Prof. Hoshiar is a true mentor. She is professional, courteous and respectful. For the first time I was sad to see a class come to an end. I truly acquired society as its own entity. Text book is free on line, few small quizzes, few small essays and your done.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
SOC01
Jan 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DON*T take this class. You will have a lot of work to do. There are so many things to read. Get ready to read like a 6 unit class, And you will not get an A. Best case scenario, you will get a B In terms of grading, if she feels good, you get a good grade, otherwise you get half credit for your assignments.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Feb 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She doesnt allow to review your mistakes after you did a quiz. Many questions were ambiguous, so I would like to figure out correct answer, but she said: "NO". Syllabus states that she will drop the lower quiz grade, but she never did. I was 2 points short from an A. If she dropped the lower grade (as syllabus said), I would get an A.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
SOC001
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

I highly recommend Dr. Hoshiar. I took her Soc001 class through the PACE program. It was an accelerated class, however she makes it so interesting and interactive that you don't feel overwhelmed with all of the material. If you show up to every class, participate and do every online discussion as explained, you will do well!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She assigns a format (APA) and then grades based on her preference, NOT the actual format. Shes rude, unhelpful, and totally unprofessional.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOC001
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

there is no way for getting A

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
PACESOC001
May 11, 2019
Would take again

Great PACE class with an awesome professor, she is smart and compassionate. Professor Hoshiar gives excellent lectures about the course and real life events in general. No need to buy the textbook, she gives a lot of extra credits, she responds to emails quickly, she really cares about her students. I will definitely take another class with her.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: B+
Jun 7, 2019
Would take again

Professor mitra is one of the best professor I have ever taken in my life. She is very caring and her class is very easy . I really enjoyed taking her class also she makes everything so easy the way she explains. I would recommend everyone to take her class she is the best ......

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2019
Would take again

Took her class for Sociology 001 online over summer and it was one of the easiest courses I've ever taken. Easy A++ if you literally just submit your assignments following the super basic criteria. My class was 5 weeks long, there were 5 exams total, 5 discussions total, and 1 easy paper. It was super easy to take this course and get a high A.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

I would definitely take her again! She gives no homework just has 5 to 6 quizzes throughout the semester. Her lectures are interesting and shes such a sweet person. Easy A class as long as you understand the material and do well on the quizzes.

1.0
5.0
SOC001
Jan 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took her online winter semester class. 5 weeks of pure torcher. Closed note/book tests every week. She gave 20 minutes to complete a 25 question exam. Her tests were so hard. She had so many rules and graded hard too. Literally so much work, I thought I was gonna get my masters in SOC at the end.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Feb 7, 2020
Would take again

I read, read, and read again but some of her questions are not in the book nor modules she posted. Her writing assignment is easy but she wants a lot covered with a very low word count. Discussion questions are fun. Not much time in the tests but no final. WOOHOO!!! A fast track course so that means you'll be reading a lot and it goes by quickly.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Feb 11, 2020
Would take again

HER ONLINE CLASS IS VERY ORGANIZED AND CLEAR. WOULD TAKE AGAIN

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Feb 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was based on 5 quizzes , 5 discussion posts and one major project -- seems great but no. The major project was assigned half way through the 5 week course and was due in the same week it was assigned making up 35% of your total grade! She takes forever to grade and there is no room for error because she takes so long.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2020
Would take again

I took Soc 1 with her during a 5 week session. Our grade was mostly based off our discussions, which you got 100% on if you just did, and multiple choice tests. Not too much reading, she's really a fair and kind teacher, not sure what these other people are saying. Our final was a 5 - 7 page easy, which was easy if you just put in the effort. :)

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SOC001
Grade: D-
Apr 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor and dont take her class. No study guide. She is simply all over the place, not clear in directions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: B+
May 27, 2020
Would take again

Mitra's class was an in-person class but had to shift to an online class due to COVID-19. She did an amazing job transferring over to zoom and canvas. She kept in touch with everyone and was very forgiving during these hard times. She is a great teacher and I definitely recommend taking her class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOC001
May 27, 2020
Would take again

In the beginning of the semester this was a face to face class but due to covid-19 it turned into an online class using zoom. Professor Hoshiar helped us adapt well to zoom with her lectures that seemed like we we're there in person. The class went by great we were able to ask questions and she would help us understand even with through zoom

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
SOC004
Grade: B+
May 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend taking his class if you want to earn an easy A. Great professor but very tough on grading. It's crucial to always be on top of everything and you cannot take a day to rest or you'll quickly fall behind. The exams use different wording and can be difficult if you don't study thoroughly.

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is amazing! Very easy grader and attendance through zoom is not mandatory. She will work with you and is super cool. Just do the bare minimum and you will get that A. Definitely recommend this course!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2020
Would take again

As long as you keep up with the work and follow the rubric you should be fine. The work is pretty easy and she gives more than enough time to get the work done. There are only 5 multiple choice exams, because of COVID she made the class really easy to navigate.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
SOC01
Grade: A-
Jul 20, 2020
Would take again

If you keep up with the discussions and follow the rubric you should be fine. The work is pretty simple and Ms. Hoshiar gives you a lot of time to get it done. There were only 5 multiple choice exams and she drops your lowest score on them. This was my first online college class and thanks to Ms. Hoshiar I wasn't stressed at all.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

Easy grader. Attendance is not necessary. No homework outside class.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC01
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2020
Would take again

This class is easily one of the best and most informative classes I have ever taken. She is an amazing professor and provided me with feedback in relation to my responses to the DF every week, as well as help me foster a love for a subject. I never knew I would come to enjoy as much as I did.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
SOC001
Grade: C
Aug 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Was a super easy class but she is a really tough grader, must follow her instructions or you will not pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2020
Would take again

I took a 5-weeks online summer class. Easy A. The book is free, but actually, you don't really have to read it all to get an A. She gave 20 minutes for 20 questions in the quizzes, and you can find all answers online. But you still have to participate in all discussions. The final research paper is not hard too.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor talks to much about topics that are not on the module guide. She does not make it clear what to study, for the tests. Her tests are long and very wordy! She mentions at the beginning of the sem. that her notes and lecture are all you will need. NOT TRUE!! Avoid this professor!! I now have to take the class over again w/ a diff prof.

4.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Mitra's class is fairly simple, you read, write a discussion, and eventually take a midterm. You will also be introduced to a research paper, although zoom sessions aren't mandatory there is information which she shares on zoom which isn't elaborated in the modules. So if you partner up with someone make sure one goes to the meeting.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

Literally a walk in the park. 5 exams, one easy essay. 20 questions 20 minutes for each exam. All questions and answers are literally on quilt and google. However, the class is very easy if you study as well. Def taking her other classes. She made is so easy during COVD times.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
3.0
SOC01
Grade: C+
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Over all it was not a hard class but be aware that she WILL NOT let you make up any work if you miss anything. I begged her multiple times to let me turn in work that I missed when I was sick and she would not budge. If it wasn't for that, I would've easily gotten an A. So if you take her class, don't miss any assignments

4.0
4.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2021
Would take again

My class was moved online becuase of covid and she was very understadning of challenging circumstances. The entire grade is based off of tests but they are very easy to study for. Professor Hoshiar's lectures are straightforward and inspiring. I highly reccomned taking her courses.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
5.0
SOC001
Mar 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you have any sort of mental health challenges, do not take this class. I've never been so discouraged in my life. If you make one mistake you get an F on the assignment. This is one of those classes that will give you major anxiety because there is no room for mistakes and she isn't forgiving at all.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B-
Apr 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not understanding or helpful at all. Do not take a class with her.

2.0
4.0
SOC001
May 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

no late work if internet cuts out during exam she has no mercy she gives extremely specific yet conflicting requirements says she cares about education but has NO mercy she only cares about what she has to grade i learned nothing other than how bad this style of teaching is please just take someone else she is impossible

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5.0
1.0
SOC004
Grade: A+
Oct 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I loved taking sociology 04 with Professor Hoshiar. The course was mostly discussion-based with quizzes and an 2 page essay as the final. It was a very thought-provoking class and a safe space for diversity. Even during the pandemic, I felt little to no stress tackling the course material! Easy to pass, I recommend taking sociology with her.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Great professor, Easy a just do the work

5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Best teacher for soc i took soc 2 times in highschool failed both of them and i finally passed when i took her class i took her class over the summer 21 only 8 weeks i learned so much a lot of simple chapter quizzes some hard quizzes but overall simple and lots of easy to understand lectures

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Jan 31, 2022
Would take again

I just took her class this winter and honestly it was pretty easy. Weekly discussion and quiz which isnt anything too difficult. Overall the class was easy and shes a good teacher.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2022
Would take again

This was the first college class I took and I am extremely thrilled with it. She is an amazing professor and this class was by far my favorite. I learned so much within a short amount of time. She is extremely caring and wants everyone to succeed. Definitely consider sociology with Professor Hoshiar.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: A+
Mar 9, 2022
Would take again

read, do the discussion, take the test. very easy class, wish I learned more READ THE SYLLABUS AND WRITE IN APA or else you will get points off. took like 2 hours of my week or less.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
SOC004
Grade: A-
May 5, 2022

DO NOT TAKE THE 8-WEEK ONLINE COURSE WITH THIS TEACHER. Every assignment matters and one fail disrupts your grade. Get an "A' on everything, or don't even show up. Midterm final, 6 discussion posts, and a paper. You are doing two modules a week, so have time.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
SOC004
Grade: B-
Aug 26, 2022

I ABSOLUTELY HATED taking this professor, took her course as a 8-week class and it was TERRIBLE. If you can avoid taking her do it, if you don't do EVERY SINGLE detail she asks you will literally go from an A to a C or even a D real quick. So much work to do and especially the final paper that was DREADING, I cried while writing that final paper.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2022
Would take again

*5-week summer course* Professor Hoshiar provides lecture notes which can help narrow down what you need to focus on for the quizzes. But do not rely too heavily on the lecture notes because the quizzes cover more content outside of them. One quiz and one discussion due per week, with a final research paper (APA) at the end of the semester.

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5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

She likes to include lectures on what's going on in the real world, present day. Love it.

Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
S0C001
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

overall an easy class

Get ready to read
5.0
5.0
0918SOC101
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

It is an online course and Professor Hoshiar is very nice professor. The lecture notes are important for the exam, and read the text book can understand more, and exam is not difficult. During the class, the discussion session is accounting for points, so better not absent. I think I will Professor Hoshiar's class again.

5.0
2.0
S0C001
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

I took the online class for the regular semester. The textbook we needed was available online. For every chapter, she will have us do a discussion and reply to 2 classmates and an Exam after reading a few chapters. Note: there is no extra credit, so be sure to complete all the work and get a good grade on the Exams.

1.0
5.0
SOC004
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2022

I've been at pierce for 7 years for sociology and this is the WORST professor I have ever had. The professor grades harshly but not on the material. She grades off of layout & how many sentences you have. I missed 1 sentence she gave me a 1/ 5, while the rest was correct. You won't get actual feedback it will be a copy & paste of the syllabus.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is always available to answer any questions and is a caring and engaged professor. She has weekly quizzes and discussions from the reading material and module. As long as you study the material that is given weekly, you will do great! I definitely recommend everyone take her class

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
1.0
5.0
SOC004
Grade: B-
May 9, 2023

Hate this professor so much. Avoid if you can. No extra credits and is a tough grader. If you miss one thing she will deduct a lot of marks. Literally went from being an A student to B close to C.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOC004
Grade: Audit/No Grade
May 11, 2023

Do not take this 8-week course! She is an extremely tough grader and basically only accepts perfection. Even if you make a technical error in your writing like forgetting to cite she will automatically give you an F. She was no mercy for online issues and doesn't care about students' personal struggles. She also takes forever to grade assignments.

Tough grader
3.0
3.0
S0C001
Jul 15, 2023
Would take again

Her guidelines/requirements are inconsistent and vague. Ambiguous in nature. The syllabus says one thing, an announcement says another, and not in depth. Overall, she's fine, just make sure you "follow the syllabus" which has some weird errors and ambiguous directions. Neither good nor bad.

Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2023

This might be due to the fact that I took her online class, but it was generally difficult to find things and quite unclear. While some of it might be due to an unfamiliarity with Canvas, other aspects like how the "lectures" were just copy-pasted text seemed careless. There were very obviously missing vital points and sometimes incoherent.

Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
SOC01
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Hoshiar is a good teacher. Took her online class in Spring 23. She is clear in her syllabus what is expected of you. I'm not sure why she's getting all this hate. Her modules are straight forward, and she answered any questions promptly when emailed.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
S0C001
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2023

She is a very tough grader

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2023

I would advise not to take her class because any mistake you make on an assignment she deducts a lot of points over one little mistake. I just missed one sentence and she gave me 1/5 for no reason. Worst Professor that I have ever taken.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Sep 20, 2024
Would take again

The class is challenging, but the lecture notes and unstuckstudy AI can be helpful study tools. Stay engaged, do the reading, and you'll get a solid grade.

5.0
1.0
SOC4
Grade: A
Sep 21, 2024
Would take again

Great class! You can work on your own pace. Submit your work on time, go over the sample assignments before any submission, and if you need any help, be sure to send an email to the Professor.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
0918SOCIO1
Grade: A
Sep 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar's class is very clear and straightforward. There's a discussion board every week and an exam every other week. The heaviest assignment is a paper due the last week. As long as you read the chapters and review the lecture material this class is extremely manageable!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Sep 23, 2024
Would take again

The textbook is easily accessible, the class is the perfect workload and the teacher is constantly providing feedback and grades papers on time. Highly would recommend!

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
INTROSOC
Sep 24, 2024
Would take again

I'm taking this as an online class. It requires you to read chapters, do one discussion post a week, every two weeks we have a timed test. Easy class just make sure you read lecture notes/ chapters. Teacher syllabus is clear and she grades assignments fast and gives feedback.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
SOC001
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 24, 2024

I took her online class and there are a lot of readings, but we have one discussion a week and a quiz every few weeks. There were two chances for extra credit. What I would say to anyone taking this class is to be sure to review the syllabus as you complete your assignments to ensure that you are meeting all of the rubric requirements.

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5.0
3.0
S0C001
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is a kind mentor that answered all my questions about the class, and offered to help with my MSW applications. She is a strict but fair grader. My advice for anyone taking this class would be to make sure you have a strong grasp on academic writing. Discussion posts and a paper make up a bulk of your grade. Cite your sources!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Such an amazing professor! She is funny and caring for her students. She is inspirational and doesn't give many assignments. Easy enjoyable class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

She is so sweet and nice. Her class was very interesting and i learned a lot by taking this course. I enjoyed her lectures and she was very intelligent.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

She is a very good professor and has a good way of teaching. This professor also is very funny and makes a lot of good conversations and interactions with her students.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

This professor is very skilled in interacting with students and shows much care for them. She motivates everyone to do their best and encourages them to reach their goals.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is a kind, funny, and wonderful educator. Her grading criteria for assignments is clear, and you can tell she is passionate about sociology. Would definitely recomend her class to others!

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
S0C001
Grade: B-
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

She is super friendly

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

This professor is one of the best. We have weekly disccusions, which help me learn and are quite easy. She's an amazing person overall. She has easy extra credit and shes fun to talk to. Her modules are extremely organized, making it easy to access for the exams. She really cares about her students. Please take her she's amazing!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
0918SOC101
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Explains everything thoroughly. So friendly and sweet, would take this class again. Gives so many opportunities for you to do amazing in her course + helps out every student under any circumstance.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor, very understanding!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is a very kind and compassionate teacher. I have never had a professor who has taken time to know her students. You can tell that she genuinely cares about sociology and teaching it to young minds.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
0919
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

A very kind and forgiving professor. Although her conditions are strict, she has a lot of empathy for her students and gives many attempts for students to improve their grade. The workload is light.

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Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
S0C001
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

This teacher is amazing. She really cares about her students and their grades.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
INTROSOC
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Very nice to students, she's very clear about what she wants out students. The syllabus is very concise and reasonable. She definetly cares about students and has a passion for teaching.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Ms. Hoshiar is a really amazing teacher who gives lectures that are very helpful towards success in the class. She works hard to make sure we learn and has an attitude that makes the class fun and engaging. Overall she has done a great job to teach us all about the principles of sociology. I would definitely take her class again.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is very open to the class and helpful with advice. Long lectures but she is able to make them interesting and relate them to real world current situations.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
S0C001
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Modules are easy to go through and she gives opportunities for extra credit. Assignments have clear directions and her lectures are nice to listen to.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Exciting lectures and seems exciting to teach the subject.

Inspirational
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

She is very nice and very inspirational. She cares about her students and is a great teacher.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
SOC001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is amazing! Her class is easy-going with mainly having to do discussions online and small lectures for each meeting. We have online exams but are simple enough for people to study for as long as going through the online textbook we are given by her. As a person, she is very caring and respects all of us as individuals.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOCIO01
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 27, 2024

Professor is considerate about moving assignments when problems happen. In class would be lecture, but last part of class would allow people time to do discussions or study for the exams. Also, she is there when you need to ask questions about the lecture, assignment, and etc.

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Very nice and gives good enjoyable lectures. Involves the students and gives good feedback on assignments. We also are given opportunities to do extra credit. She is also very considerate like postponing exams since we missed the first 2 classes.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC001
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor! Recommend to take and enjoyed the class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: A+
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

respect on that thang

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

This professor was an excellent representative of the concept of sociology. I learned so very much under the guidance of this professor and I felt that I was free to understand new information in a way that was most comfortable for me. I am very grateful for my experience with this professor and would absolutely take a course with her again.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2024
Would take again

This class is overall easy and you learn a lot. Professor Hoshiar is very light on the assignments as they are mostly discussions. Her exams are based on the learnings and are not hard to do as long as you are following with the teaching. She gives clear instructions, just make sure you reference to the syllabus often.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
INTROSOC
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiars class is easy as long as you put in the effort. Participating in discussions really helps, and staying organized and keeping up with assignments make a big difference too. I would definitely take her class again.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is amazing! I really enjoyed her class and how it was very straight forward. We got to see and read about all the different stances to social issues everywhere.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOCI001
Sep 30, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hoshiar is great, the information needed was provided and instructions were straight forward, topics on course syllabus was very clear. You just need to make sure you read the assigned chapters, submit homework on time, follow her instructions and you will be good to go.

5.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 1, 2024
Would take again

I recently took SOC 125 online with this professor. It was a fast-paced course, and the professor gave a lot of opportunities to earn extra credit. The professor was very supportive. I was able to balance my work schedule and still pass the course along with my peers. I recommend taking a class with this professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
INTROSOC
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2024
Would take again

The professor demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject and makes the material accessible to students of all skill levels. The professor actively engages students in discussions by asking open-ended questions and encouraging the exchange of ideas.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: B+
Nov 27, 2024
Would take again

Really easy class. Would take again. Just discussions and quizzes. One paper at the end of the course. Super easy

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

Very easy class but be prepared for 5 exams every semester. The professor also completely closes the canvas before you can view your grades.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
INTROSOC
Grade: A
Feb 8, 2025
Would take again

I honestly found this the easiest class and understood it easily,There was not even a lot of homework and when there is discussions/exams they are very much simple! I recommend this class. (Also a lot of free extra credit points)!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

Decent teachings, interesting subjects, light grading. One paper at the end of the semester.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
SOC004
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr.Hoshiar is amazing some say her class is hard but if you listen to her lectures, watch the videos and read the articles/chapters then it'll be easy. If your grade drops in her class it is hard to bring it up. She is very specific on her assignments so READ THE SYLLABUS. She's a smart, well-educated teacher, I took her for Soc 1 & 4 and got As.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
4.0
SOC004
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2025

This instructor is extremely hard to reach and difficult to communicate with. She shows no kindness or leniency toward students who need extensions for valid personal reasons. Her instructions are often unclear, causing stress and confusion among students, and is worsened by the fact she is barely reachable for clarification.

3.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Hoshiar is extremely well-organized and has a well-defined course syllabus. I enjoyed the online book access and found the summer course to be easy to follow, especially with all the material.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2025
Would take again

I took Professor Hoshiar this summer term, and I have nothing bad to say about her or her class! Her recordings and chosen outside resources helped me a lot in understanding the lesson. I think her forums were pretty stimulating too. The allotted work each week was also equally distributed. I recommend taking her!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
SOC125
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2025
Would take again

Really nice and kind.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2025
Would take again

I took her for Sociology online for the fall 2025 semester. All you had to do was turn do the discussions on time and take a couple of tests. The final was a research paper. Super easy A as long as you turn in everything on time.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
S0C001
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2025
Would take again

Very straightforward class. Discussions, tests, easy A. Not too much work to be done, its manageable. Just do the work and you'll be fine. Nice professor.

Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
SOC125
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Very easy, tbh i dont think we ever even spoke. All done online, easy class easy A. But does not grade easily.

Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
SOC4
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

very dedicated to her work. she really cares about her students

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1.0
4.0
SOC004
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2025

The worst professor I have ever taken. I am a straight-A student and have never experienced this level of stress in an online course. The professor enforced policies with zero empathy and refused to acknowledge legitimate technical issues. Communication was cold and unhelpful, and the class felt more focused on punishment than learning.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOC004
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 18, 2025

Have you ever wanted to meet Helen Keller? If so, take this class and you can meet her for yourself. You will not be heard nor seen. The most unaccommodating professor I've encountered. 10/10 would cry again.

5.0
2.0
SOC001
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

A great professor, gives all the materials you need to do on canvas which is simple to understand. It is all well organized. Assignments are very easy and you can easily pass this course if you do what's given to you.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC004
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Hoshiar is an amazing professor. She taught me discipline and the importance of getting your work done in proper time. She is very dedicated to her work and her students. She really cares about her students and her work as a professor. If you want to learn something, take Dr. Hoshiar in any class she provides. She really takes times to teach.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
1.0
5.0
SOC001
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2025

Professor Hoshiar does not provide clear instructions for assignments and homework and is very dismissive! Would not recommend this professor

Tough grader
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
SOC001
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2025

Professor Hoshiar is clearly passionate about what she teaches. However this doesn't translate into the classroom very well. She is very strict and is not very organized in the way she does things. Hard to keep up with.

2.0
4.0
SOC004
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2025

I took Professor Hoshiar for Soc 1 and Soc 4. Soc 1 was very easy and discussion-based. Soc 4 was harder. Little assignments to be completed, but harsh grader

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY1
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2025
Would take again

I absolutely Love Mitra. Not only does she have a heart of gold but she's brilliant, beautiful, and a staple to the Pierce College Community.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
1.0
5.0
SOC001
Grade: A-
Jan 1, 2026

Doesn't know what she's doing and was very harsh grader. Any sort of emergencies that come up are taken very unseriously and she is hard to communicate with

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

48%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 132 grades
Most common grades:
A (59)
A+ (29)
B (17)
Grade Distribution
A(88)B(22)C(6)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 150 reported grades
A: 59
A+: 29
B: 17
Not sure yet: 11
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Clear grading criteria (46)
Caring (38)
Participation matters (33)
Get ready to read (28)
Respected (27)
EXTRA CREDIT (27)
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Ratings by Course

SOC2

5.0

(3)

SOCI004

5.0

(1)

SOCI001

5.0

(2)

SOC42

5.0

(1)

SOC37

5.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

SOC004

3.8

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