She is so sweet but pretty hard. Her class was boring but if you want a good teacher, shes a good one. But its pretty hard.

Passionate about the subject...more than just recitation of info...incites inquiry within the student.

More than you can ever need. She provides all you need to ensure that you get a good grade. For a subject like sociology, ther really isn't much work that she makes you do. Has an attachment to the subject and is passionate about it.

Pam Chao is a very fun and easy professor I would take her agin and recomend her to anyone interested in Sociology.

very nice! first exam was VERY hard! but just take good notes and u'll be fine!! she writes all the important stuff on the board!

I took this class several years ago in my first semester of college. This class was incredibly fun and interesting. I loved going to it. She's very bright and I'd say she's probably one of my favorite professors. Just take good notes, get all the terms down. You'll do great.

I got a B in this class.

Two midterms and a Final, and she doesn't keep attendance. She gives you study guides for the midterms, and my final was a two five page papers. I loved the class, but for a lot of people in my class they couldn't hack it. She's a great teacher, and very carry. If you can hadle this teaching style take it, your responsible for your success.

SHE'S AWSOME!!JUST THE TYPE OF TEACHER U NEED FOR THIS SUBJECT. ALL STUDENTS IN SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH CHECK THIS CLASS OUT.

Personally, I couldn't stand Chao. However, this class was an easy 'A'. I suppose I really can't complain too much.

she does little more than give you the info that is in the text book. If you are looking for an easy A, this is the class for you. She does push her politics a bit much, and this is coming from someone who agrees with **some** of her politics. just take good notes and you will be fine.

I loved her. She was witty and made the subject even more interesting. Quizzes are every week and if you read the chapter you'll be fine. Midterms are alright if you do the study guide, although she grades pretty tough on the essays. Easy class.

Pam is extremely intelligent and knows her stuff.This class was one of the most enthralling I have ever been in.I actually looked forward to class.Her tests require you to study, but she gives you a study guide that she bases her test from.She also gives you 3-4 possile essay ?'s from which she will choose 1.Also assigns a small project.

I love her she is so nice I have taken a class of hers before and I am taking one now as well and she is always my favorite teacher. I would definitely take her if you can.

she knows what she's talking about and is very passionate about the subject. my only regret is not studying as much as i should have.. take good notes and study, and if you need her help, she'll help you.. she's awesome, even though i got a B =(

A great instructor. She will give you the actual essay questions ahead of time so you will have p-lenty of time to prepare yourself. She is passionate about sociology and makes the class very enjoyable.

She is a wonderful teacher! She is very passionate about this particular class and it comes across in the classroom. She is very approachable and helpful. I LOVED this class. It was one of the best classes I have taken so far!

Loves what she does and is excited when students show intrest in the class and participate. Easy...Study, study and you'll do Great:)...all i have to say is...mmmmmm...kay?

This is my second class with Prof Chao and I highly recommend her as a clear and concerned supporter who will help you succeed despite yourself. Come to class, take notes, read the text and ask questions. This is a brilliant and gifted Prof who is probably waisting her life here, so take advantage of our dumb luck.

Not her best semester, I think.Heard she is good,but lately she seems always tired, have to be absent because of her kids. Absent-minded. She tells one thing, then she forgot that she said it. Inconsistent grading. Lectures are interesting, but somehow made me feel sleepy because all we do is stare at her, and listen. She does all the talking.

Very exciting teacher. Its all lecture. Very easy to understand. There is no HW. As long as you study the study guides she gives you for the exams, you will pass the class easy.

Excellent professor. She is very interested in the material, easy to approach, and is not overly harsh. I highly reccomend her for anyone who has to take sociology.

this class was very easy. your grade is based on 3 tests and two essays that are about YOURSELF. she gives you a study guide with exactly whats going to be on the test. go to class and you will easily pass. shes also a fun teacher and tells a lot of personal stories. i would take her again.

She's really into what she teaches which makes it more interesting. The lectures are common sense..it's an easy class as long as you look over the study guides and somewhat prepare for the essays. She's really nice and flexible with students. Great Professor ;)

She is so awesome, this class is laid back and easy. i never had to worry about anything. the tests are so easy if you do the study guide, my lowest grade was a 96%. and super interesting. she tells funny stories. i love to hear about her family life, its so different. thats what the whole class is about.

Here is another class in which you can say whatever you wish to say. I promise you that quizzes are easy and the exams look similar. Plus you can ask the teacher whatever you like. Excellent experience for me.

Easy laidback class. Not too much effort to get an A or a B in. Liberal viewpoint gets sometimes annoying. Lots of note taking in which the definitions are so wordy it's borderline ridiculous. Still this is a simple class, easy to get through without killing yourself and she makes it fairly straightforward.

Dr. Chao (Who rarely asks that you call her "dr", which is odd) is an amazingly gifted instructor who should probably be teaching at a 4 year school. Read the study guide before every test! If you learn the study guide, you WILL get an A. Not as political as other sociology instructors at ARC.

I really like this teacher as a person, but this class bored me to death. It just seems like something was missing. Easy A. Don't even need the book(s)

Her class isn't too difficult as long as you take the time to do the study guides. Class lectures were engaging at times, and overall she did a decent job teaching the material. Would recommend her for those that are willing to take the time and do a little studying once in awhile.

She's smart and well informed on current events. Her subjective testing is very poor and unfair. She comes off as hard in the beginning, but gets better with time. She's also big on group effort. The groups usually don?t help. Also, she's too political. Her political opinions don't matter and are waste of time.

I really enjoyed having her as a teacher. Her lectures were very engaging. Class was never a dull moment. She had the ciriculum clearly laid out and there were no surprises. The only thing that bothered me was that she had four midterms. Midterm by basic definition means middle of the term. If she has four than she should call them quarterterms.

you gotta work in her class. but honestly, its a pretty easy class. she gives a quiz once a week. its a group quiz! really easy! and 3 exams. 2 midterms and a final. just got done with this class :) shes pretty flexible, and easy to understand. just do the study guides and you'll do fine ;)

As far as GE teachers go, Prof. Chao is pretty good. She is understanding and easy-going. Quizzes are taken in groups, and there are only 3 midterms all semester. As long as you read and take notes and review, you'll ace the class for sure. PLUS- there is a slight curve on tests. MINUS- expensive book!!

This was not my favorite class-I wanted to quit several times. This class challenged my thoughts, feelings, and comfort level. I learned a lot about myself and about those who are different from me. Chao is very hard to relate to but is passionate about her work. Be ready to work hard for your grade. Exams are stressful-1st one is very hard!

Pamela is AWESOME! I love her style of teaching. She is clear in her instructions. Not a tough grader. The class is hard, but do the quizzes, write notes and read the textbook,and you'll be fine.

I've had Chao for Soc 300 and 320. Both classes were great and she has a good sense of humor which makes the material even better.

Pam Chao is a great Professor. She knows what she is talking about and really wants students to succeed. She is very helpful. There are also quizzess every week, so be prepared;they are not hard though, worth 5 points. She gives 2 midterms, one final; All the same style. Would Recommend if you are wiling to ry hard enough.

I hated this class at first, but Pam really made it amazing. Read the Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria book by Tatum, it is more useful. She shows a lot of movies, actually stay and watch them, or you'll have nothing to talk about the next day. Plus they're interesting.

Great Professor! She gives you all the information you need for the exams. Usually provides Beacon which is extremely useful as understanding some of the material is difficult. Class Attendance is important! Takes role everyday. Two exams, usually one of them is take home essay and Final. Exams/Final consist of MC & essay ?s. Overall great class!

this was a great class, she gives out a study guide with questions on it, and the test is very similar to it, so if you study you'll get an A. write down everything, it will prop be on the test. she gives lots of good examples. i recommend to read the reading before the class an not after wards. it makes everything easy

Ms. Chao, excellent excellent. Her way of teaching brings so much clarity, if you think you will get an easy A for just showing up, you better thinks twice, pay attention to her lectures, read read prior to class, follow her syllabus take notes and you should do fine.

She is excellent, knows what she is talking about and provides you with everything you need to get an A. However, if you're looking to not do any work, wrong class. Lectures are very interesting and needed for exams. I would definitely recommend her to all. Must agree she does have every student's best interest.

Pam is awesome!! I had her for 2 classes and she always keeps it interesting! you watch a lot of cool movies but deffinetly not a class you can sleep through.

Wonderful class, amazing instructor. Wow, she blows me away. Truly remarkable, she's so intelligent and interesting. The class is structured well and it's easy to get an A. If you like sociology, definitely take this class.

Engaging lectures, which sparked my interest made this class great. Tests are multiple choice with essays, multiple choice reading quizzes every week. Be sure to read your textbook as most of the test questions are from the book. The lectures are great as well. This class will change the way you look at the world. Very facinating.

As long as you don't mind taking notes and are able to connect multiple things to eachother,read the book and an a is possible.

Some people who become teachers were actually meant to teach. Ms. Chao is one of these people. Her class runs a little slower than typical for college because she wants everyone to succeed. I passed with an A without the book but you MUST show up to class and take good notes.

Chao is very knowledgeable but if you have no previous experience in sociology it may be a little difficult to comprehend what she's trying to explain. Overall it was a very simple class there's no homework and only 3 exams and the final. Attendance isn't a big thing for her, but good notes are crucial.

Professor Chao is the sort of professor that makes you remember why you're in college. She is engaging and passionate about what she teaches and gets you involved. She leaves you reeling and full of inspiration to change the world every time you walk out of her class. I highly recommend her Minority Studies course.

Prof Chao is an excellent professor. She is very clear and concise however success in her class demands study and attendance, as the majority of the test material is from true lecture, meaning no power point, meaning if you miss class you miss out. 3 exams, some extra credit, great leaning experience, especially for sociology majors.

Pam is a sweet and very caring teacher. She takes a lot of extra time to make sure you understand the concepts. Textbook reading is necessary but her study guides are true to what is on the test. I really liked her class and plan on taking her again.

Pam is a fantastic instructor. There are reading quizzes every week that you can take in class with a group. She provides study guides for every exam and you can choose the essay question you want to answer ahead of time. Take her if you can! You won't regret.

Delivers lectures passionately and effectively, gives ample preparation for all assessments. Also a whale biologist in that she "calls it them like she sees them." Very probably ARCs best professor.

Pam is a really great teacher! She cares so much about the subject matter and does a great job at getting it across. I learned so much in her class and she has shaped some of my new life views. But you definitely have to listen and study

Good teacher, I was very interested in her long lectures. What i found odd is that we were in Sociology and we didn't really interact with one and another. Good teacher, Good tests, Easy papers. I recommend her.!

Professor Chao was an exceptional instructor whose activities and lectures keep you engaged to the subject matter. I took the Professors 8 week class and every minute was informative and compelling. The essay and assignments were not overwhelming or restrictive in a way that you could not achieve a high grade. The Professor was classy and funny.

She is an amazing professor. Her content is never sugar coated which is why I think a lot of students reject it or can't handle it. Her class is exactly what I hoped for when I signed up to learn about minorities in America. Lectures give the literal answers to the study guides.

Pam is a very good teacher and is passionate about sociology. I really enjoyed her class. Make sure to do your reading and study and you will pass no problem. I will be taking her again.

Professor Chao is an amazing professor. She is very clear and interesting. I enjoyed her class. She genuinely cares about her students.

Pam is an awesome Sociology 300 professor, but this class is not an "easy A". In order to get an A, you'll definitley have to do the study guides she gives you, read, and study. She genuinley knows her stuff and won't give you a bs answer. Very straightforward, though she can be all over the place with her information.

Pam is wonderful!

Great professor. Lectures can be a bore sometimes but allows students to connect to their personal lives to grasp material better. Quizzes/ exams are based heavily on reading/understanding concepts. Easy A if you show up to class and do the work. Extra credit opportunities are often. Just make sure you understand the terms & you're good

This class left me speechless at times for all that I found out about our world. I will never forget this class or Professor Chao. Be prepared to be honest, open, feel, and think. Do the work and understand the material and you are set.

Professor Chao is an amazing and nice professor. She's energetic and funny and makes the class fun. But always in great spirits. I feel open-minded and enjoyed having her for the first time. Sociology is a lot of writing and note-taking and her lectures are kinda boring and somewhat fun. We had a midterm, pop quizzes, and a final exam. It's a lot.

Professor Chao is an amazing and nice professor. She is always energetic and funny and makes the class fun and in great spirits. I feel open-minded and enjoyed having her for the very first time. It's a lot of writing and note-taking and her lectures are kinda boring and somewhat fun. We had one midterm, pop quizzes, and a final exam. It's a lot.